T.H.E
Will.I.Am Feat. Mick Jagger & Jennifer Lopez Lyrics


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You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

Oh my goodness, this beat is so hard
Oh my goodness, this beat is so hard

Imma go hard, hard to the core
Hard like motherfuckin liquid swords
Harder than worldwide stadium tours
I am the future, delorian doors

Will he survive? Never deceased
I don't think I'm ever gonna rest in peace
Imma kill the game, leave the rest in pieces
Now everybody want my recipe
Tell a jealous chicken I don't know what the beef is
I'm just making money for my grankids' nieces
Imma work hard, that's my thesis
This beat is a shit, feces

Pardon me ma'am, Imma go dumb
Small.i.am, I'm complicated, hard.I.am
I end the beginning, then start it again

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

Oh my goodness, this beat is so hard
Oh my goodness, this beat is so hard

You can get that, or you can get this
You can call it demon, Imma call it jesus
You can get a curse, you can get a cross
You can go to work, or you can be the boss
Imma be the owner, be a thought Donor
Imma go hard, like a motherfuckin boner
Imma make a beat to put the people in a coma
You can be a geek or be a rolling stoner

I woke up in the morning,
Hard like morning wood in the morning
Woke up thinking about microphoning
E.T. own the mic phone the homeland

I wait out like NASA, I'm way over here I done past ya
I get stacks of cash, you get cashews, I go hard, statues

Uh

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home

Now let me take this time to say
I don't wanna lead you on
You can go hard or you can go home
Well I, I know it is alot to take
I don't wanna lead you on
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard

Wait a minute, Imma make it a little harder
Imma make it a little harder
Give it to you a little harder

This is hard

Hard like a rock n roll
Time bombs's ticking, explode
Baby, this is dynamo
Better move back now
It's bout to blow
Hard like Geometry, and Trigonometry
This is crazy
Psychology
Get it baby
I'm about to win
Watch out now
I'm going in

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard
You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard

You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard or you can go home




You can go hard or you can go home
You can go hard

Overall Meaning

The chorus serves as a mantra, urging listeners to give it their all and not settle for mediocrity. “You can go hard or you can go home” is repeated multiple times, emphasizing the importance of putting forth effort and dedication. The lyrics also express a sense of ambition and confidence, as Will.I.Am boasts about his skills and success in the music industry. He talks about working hard and being the future, while also making references to pop culture and science fiction. Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez's appearances add to the song's energy, with Jagger providing his signature rock vocals and Lopez contributing a catchy hook.


Overall, "T.H.E (The Hardest Ever)" is a motivational anthem that encourages listeners to strive for greatness and push themselves to their limits. The lyrics emphasize the importance of hard work, dedication, and confidence, while also incorporating pop culture references and unique wordplay.


Line by Line Meaning

You can go hard or you can go home
You can either put in maximum effort or not bother trying


Oh my goodness, this beat is so hard
The instrumental is intense and powerful


Imma go hard, hard to the core
I will be relentless and committed to achieving my goals


Hard like motherfuckin liquid swords
I'm as fierce and sharp as a legendary weapon


Harder than worldwide stadium tours
My energy and determination surpasses the intensity of massive concerts


I am the future, delorian doors
I represent the innovative and groundbreaking ideas that will shape the future


Will he survive? Never deceased
I will always thrive and persist, never to be defeated


I don't think I'm ever gonna rest in peace
I will always be driven to succeed and never settle for anything less


Imma kill the game, leave the rest in pieces
I will dominate and excel in my field, leaving my competition far behind


Now everybody want my recipe
My success has caught the attention of others, who now seek to emulate it


Tell a jealous chicken I don't know what the beef is
I won't engage in petty disputes or rivalries


I'm just making money for my grandkids' nieces
I'm building wealth and security for future generations of my family


Imma work hard, that's my thesis
My strategy for success is simply to put in the work and effort required


This beat is a shit, feces
The instrumental is terrible and low-quality


Pardon me ma'am, Imma go dumb
Forgive me for acting ridiculously or foolishly


Small.i.am, I'm complicated, hard.I.am
My personality is multifaceted and complex, with a tough exterior


I end the beginning, then start it again
I have the power to create new opportunities and begin fresh, even after setbacks


You can get that, or you can get this
You have different options to choose from


You can call it demon, Imma call it jesus
You may see this as something negative, but I see it as something positive or beneficial


You can get a curse, you can get a cross
You may experience hardships or blessings


You can go to work, or you can be the boss
You can either be employed or be in charge


Imma be the owner, be a thought Donor
I aim to be a leader and share my ideas and creativity with others


Imma go hard, like a motherfuckin boner
I will be as dedicated and focused as someone with a strong sexual desire


Imma make a beat to put the people in a coma
I will create an instrumental so intense and hypnotic that listeners will be entranced


You can be a geek or be a rolling stoner
You have different ways of living or expressing yourself


I woke up in the morning, Hard like morning wood in the morning
I am energized and pumped up, like an erection


Woke up thinking about microphoning
I immediately thought about recording or performing


E.T. own the mic phone the homeland
I represent my community and have a powerful voice and presence


I wait out like NASA, I'm way over here I done past ya
I have surpassed my competition and am now in a league of my own, like NASA exploring space


I get stacks of cash, you get cashews, I go hard, statues
I earn massive amounts of money and success, while others only receive small rewards or settle for mediocrity


This is hard, Hard like a rock n roll
This is challenging and aggressive, like a powerful rock song


Time bombs's ticking, explode
There is a sense of urgency and momentum building


Baby, this is dynamo, Better move back now, It's bout to blow
This is explosive and powerful, with potential to cause a stir or create a major impact


Hard like Geometry, and Trigonometry
This is complex and intricate, like a difficult math concept


This is crazy, Psychology, Get it baby, I'm about to win
This is exhilarating and intense, like a psychological battle, and I am determined to come out on top


Wait a minute, Imma make it a little harder
Just when you thought it was intense enough, I will push it even further


Give it to you a little harder
I will deliver the music or performance with even more power and energy


You can go hard
You can choose to be tough and relentless


Now let me take this time to say
I want to express something important


I don't wanna lead you on
I don't want to give you false hope or expectations


Well I, I know it is alot to take
I understand that this may be overwhelming or difficult


You can go hard or you can go home
The choice is yours to put in maximum effort or give up




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@cv6442

​@@michaeltoth7526one feels like a brutal physical beat down, and the other is completely destroys my psyche and causes me to cringe so deeply into myself. By the end of that song I feel like the thumbnail of the dude with the longest nails on Earth. Dirty, twisted, and coiled.

THE leaves me on the concrete with unseeing eyes and blood coming out of my ears.

One is just more physically in your face while the other is more molten and seeps in your pores.

I feel like I can laugh at how bad this song is anyways.

Let me put it this way... I showed my sister this song to show her one of the worst songs I ever heard in my life, but didn't show her Drake Bell's bc I didn't even want that sht in my algorithm or subject her to THAT type of physical discomfort. 😅😅 it's not a funny kind of discomfort. It's the "my neck hairs are standing up" kind of discomfort. So much less funny, and therefore has zero value.

And that's how I realized for sure... that Drake Bell's cover is actually the worst. 😂



@ZoharBenJoel

Will:

Pardon me, mam ima go - done, (how?) smart I am. I’m complicated, heard I am, (boss: not buying it) I end the beginning my and start it again.

Boss: Ok start again I command you total idiot.

Pardon me mam, ima go dumb, small I am, I’m complicated, hard I am, I end the beginning and start it again.

Boss:

Will: What? It was your decision.



All comments from YouTube:

@user-cz8vt1vj4s

The commitment to making every second of this song so excruciatingly terrible is what makes this as a whole a masterpiece

@evajaneryan3746

Yeah, is for me one of these "So bad is good" songs lmao
Is absolutely horrendous in every possible way, not even Mick Jagger part was good, but holy crap is hilarious af🤣

@crieverytim

Yes, this is godawful

@ruanpablo2002

​@@evajaneryan3746pra mim a única parte que salvou a música foi a parte do Mick Jagger ,mas não justifica escutar a música inteira pra ouvir só a parte dele

@82youtubeshared

Loooool😔😂

@Maxarcc

When that Mick Jagger part came flopping in, the song ascended from a stinker to an absolute masterpiece of a stinker.

@alextorres7655

It's crazy how the coolest and most prestigious artist on this track is the one that made it suck more than anyone else.

@evajaneryan3746

​@@alextorres7655 you are talking about Mick Jagger, isn't it?

@WastelandPimp

​​@@evajaneryan3746 of course lol Mick's "verse" was ass compared to Will and J. They went 10x as HARD compared to Mick.

@ffjreviews9029

“This best is a sh*t, faeces”
“I go hard, statues”
“I don’t think I’m ever gonna rest in peaces”
“Ima go dumb, smart.i.am”
“Hard like morning wood in the morning”

What a lyrical genius

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