Live Forever
Young A.C. Lyrics


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[D.M.C.]
Ah-yo man, can we see them mics man?

[Run]
One two, one two, and I say...

[D.M.C.]
Party people, your dreams have now been fulfilled
Get out your seats and let's get ill
That's right y'all, we're not just rough, we're more than tough
And when it comes to rhymes, we got enough

[Run]
It's like that y'all, and we don't stop the body rock
Now it's together (forever) forever (together)
Run-D.M.C. and we're tougher than leather
We're making and breaking and snatching and taking
The deal's for real we could never be faking

[D.M.C.]
I'm chilling, he's cooling, I'm a king that's ruling
Preach and teach and always schooling

[Run]
See, we're learning, and earning, the tables keep turning
To be like us, you could cold be yearning
Pulsating dominating up above
Cold chilling and I'm willing, the name's Run-Love

[D.M.C.]
Creating devastating in the place to be
Full of soul and mic control because it's easy to "D"

[Run]
Beat making, never faking, chilling all of the time
For playing rhyme saying, I get mine

[D.M.C.]
No way to rock me, no way to stop me
It's seems quite shocking to those that mock me
And that's not all, MC's have the gall
To pray and plan for my downfall

But I'm not running, I'm just stunning
Smart not stupid cause I'm so cunning
MC's regret it, I'm upsetting
My recitals take titles and titles I'm betting

[Run]
Like that y'all, so just keep above
See my name is DJ Run, they call me Run-Love
Creative creator, creating the rhyme
Devastating devastator not doing a crime

Making beats every day, and I get mine
The biggest star going far, so check the shine
Big winner, not a sinner when I do my thing
I might have a sling or a fling cause I'm down with the king

Biggest rap no crap, I do not sing
You want a show, let me know, just give me your ring
Like that y'all, we're just keeping it on
D.M.C. my man, to the break of dawn rock

[D.M.C.]
I'm ill, I chill, with skill I kill
And none of my rhymes are run of the mill
I cause grief, I'm chief, there is no beef
And if there's beef I knock out teeth
MC's act dumb, they know where I'm from
The King from Queens and I'm down with Run

[Run]
I take a stand my man, and I won't sit
'Cause I'm the real deal, like Coke is it
Then you won't find my name in the yellow page
'Cause Run only speaks when it's on the stage

I got a rhyme in line that's easy to find
With a sketch so check, so one of a kind
Got two MC's and one DJ
Grab at least 20 G's when we play

So D.M.C. my boy, my mellow my man
So get on the mic and won't you take the stand

[D.M.C.]
My rock is hard, you can't pull my card
I'm a shining star, shining near and far
Shining like the sun on a day of fun
Always on the move cause I'm down with Run

I'm the cool and calm, I'm the calm and cool
I'm not a fool, I went to school
My name is D.M.C. I tell no lie
And I graduated from Cooley High

I am the only rapper who will not die




I'm a gruesome guy, and you can try
To battle D.M.C. but you must be high

Overall Meaning

The song "Live Forever" by Young A.C. is not the original song, but rather a remix of Run-D.M.C.'s 1986 hit "My Adidas." The lyrics in "Live Forever" are very similar to that of "My Adidas," with a few variations in wording, such as "I'm a king that's ruling" instead of "I'm the king of rock, there ain't none higher."


The song is a classic example of the golden age of hip-hop, which was marked by hard-hitting beats and rhymes that celebrated street culture and the art of lyrical mastery. The lyrics in "Live Forever" are a tribute to the skills, style, and swagger of Run-D.M.C., who were pioneers and innovators in the genre. The lines "Pulsating dominating up above" and "Beat making, never faking, chilling all of the time" encapsulate the energy and attitude that Run-D.M.C. brought to hip-hop.


The chorus of "Live Forever" reflects the title of the song and the idea that Run-D.M.C.'s legacy will endure long after they are gone: "It's together (forever) forever (together)/Run-D.M.C. and we're tougher than leather." The repetition of "together forever" emphasizes the bond between Run, D.M.C., and DJ Jam Master Jay, who tragically passed away in 2002. The lines "I'm the only rapper who will not die/I'm a gruesome guy, and you can try/To battle D.M.C. but you must be high" suggest that Run-D.M.C.'s influence and impact will continue to be felt in hip-hop culture for generations to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah-yo man, can we see them mics man?
Request to see the microphones.


Party people, your dreams have now been fulfilled
The people at the party can now live out their dreams.


Get out your seats and let's get ill
The partygoers should dance and have a good time.


That's right y'all, we're not just rough, we're more than tough
Run-D.M.C. is not only rough, but also very strong.


And when it comes to rhymes, we got enough
Run-D.M.C. has plenty of rhymes to offer.


It's like that y'all, and we don't stop the body rock
The music will keep playing, and the party will keep going.


Now it's together (forever) forever (together)
Run-D.M.C. will always be together.


Run-D.M.C. and we're tougher than leather
Run-D.M.C. is very tough.


We're making and breaking and snatching and taking
Run-D.M.C. is making moves, breaking records, and taking names.


The deal's for real we could never be faking
Run-D.M.C. is not faking; they are the real deal.


I'm chilling, he's cooling, I'm a king that's ruling
D.M.C. is relaxed, while also in charge.


Preach and teach and always schooling
D.M.C. is teaching, preaching, and imparting knowledge.


See, we're learning, and earning, the tables keep turning
Run-D.M.C. is continuously learning and making money.


To be like us, you could cold be yearning
People may aspire to be like Run-D.M.C.


Pulsating dominating up above
Run-D.M.C. is dominant and powerful.


Cold chilling and I'm willing, the name's Run-Love
Run is relaxed and willing to do what it takes to succeed.


Creating devastating in the place to be
Run-D.M.C. is creating destruction in a good way.


Full of soul and mic control because it's easy to 'D'
D.M.C. has complete control of the microphone and is expertly using it.


Beat making, never faking, chilling all of the time
Run-D.M.C. makes beats and is always calm and cool.


For playing rhyme saying, I get mine
Run-D.M.C. gets paid for their rhymes.


No way to rock me, no way to stop me
No one can intimidate or stop D.M.C.


It's seems quite shocking to those that mock me
People who mock D.M.C. are in for a big surprise.


And that's not all, MC's have the gall
Other MCs also have the audacity to try and bring D.M.C. down.


To pray and plan for my downfall
Others want D.M.C. to fail, and are actively planning for it.


But I'm not running, I'm just stunning
D.M.C. is stunning and not hiding or running away.


Smart not stupid cause I'm so cunning
D.M.C. is smart and crafty because they are so cunning.


MC's regret it, I'm upsetting
Other MCs who cross D.M.C. regret it because they are upsetting them.


My recitals take titles and titles I'm betting
D.M.C.'s performances earn awards and acclaim.


Like that y'all, so just keep above
Keep the music going and the energy up.


Creative creator, creating the rhyme
Run is creative and always coming up with new rhymes.


Devastating devastator not doing a crime
Despite their power, Run is not committing any crimes.


Making beats every day, and I get mine
Run makes beats constantly and is always making money.


The biggest star going far, so check the shine
Run is a huge star and is only getting bigger.


Big winner, not a sinner when I do my thing
Run is successful in their career and does not make mistakes.


I might have a sling or a fling cause I'm down with the king
Run may have a good time because they are successful and popular.


Biggest rap no crap, I do not sing
Run is the best rapper and does not sing.


You want a show, let me know, just give me your ring
If someone wants to see a performance, they just have to contact Run.


D.M.C. my man, to the break of dawn rock
D.M.C. is Run's friend and they will keep rocking until the sun comes up.


I'm ill, I chill, with skill I kill
D.M.C. is skilled and powerful in their rhyming.


And none of my rhymes are run of the mill
D.M.C.'s rhymes are unique and special.


I cause grief, I'm chief, there is no beef
D.M.C. causes problems for others, but they are still the leader and there is no conflict.


And if there's beef I knock out teeth
If there is conflict, D.M.C. will not hesitate to defend themselves.


MC's act dumb, they know where I'm from
Other MCs are pretending not to know D.M.C.'s origins.


The King from Queens and I'm down with Run
D.M.C. is from Queens and is friends with Run.


I take a stand my man, and I won't sit
Run is taking a stand and will not back down.


'Cause I'm the real deal, like Coke is it
Run is the real thing, like Coca Cola.


Then you won't find my name in the yellow page
Run is so famous that they don't need to advertise themselves in phone books.


'Cause Run only speaks when it's on the stage
Run only talks when they are performing.


I got a rhyme in line that's easy to find
Run has many rhymes, and they are easy to remember.


With a sketch so check, so one of a kind
Run's rhymes are unique and interesting.


Got two MC's and one DJ
Run-D.M.C. is composed of two MCs and a DJ.


Grab at least 20 G's when we play
Run-D.M.C. makes at least $20,000 when they perform.


So D.M.C. my boy, my mellow my man
D.M.C. is Run's friend and partner.


So get on the mic and won't you take the stand
D.M.C. should take the microphone and start performing.


My rock is hard, you can't pull my card
D.M.C.'s style is unbreakable and cannot be imitated.


I'm a shining star, shining near and far
D.M.C. is a superstar, shining brightly everywhere.


Shining like the sun on a day of fun
D.M.C. is as bright and fun as the sun on a good day.


Always on the move cause I'm down with Run
D.M.C. is always moving and working because they are partners with Run.


I'm the cool and calm, I'm the calm and cool
D.M.C. is calm and cool, which is part of their unique style.


I'm not a fool, I went to school
D.M.C. is educated and not a fool.


My name is D.M.C. I tell no lie
D.M.C. is being honest about who they are.


And I graduated from Cooley High
D.M.C. went to and graduated from a high school called Cooley.


I am the only rapper who will not die
D.M.C. will always be remembered as a great rapper.


I'm a gruesome guy, and you can try
D.M.C. is tough and intense, and others can try to mimic them.


To battle D.M.C. but you must be high
Others would have to be crazy to try and battle D.M.C.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOSEPH SIMMONS, DARRYL MCDANIELS

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