Lift Off
jay-z and beyoncé Lyrics
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We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off)
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
So many scars
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh
I feel the pain and then rolled off
I got the whole city they about to go off
How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle?
How many people wanna roll with me now?
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off, ah, ah)
Like you know na na na, you know me by now
Know me, know me by now
You know, know me by now
Know me, know me by now
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
They gon' be pissed off
Earth is boring to 'em
Shit is making my dick soft
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
I'm supercharged
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
So many scars
'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars
(Twenty seconds and counting)
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
(Twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
(Ignition sequence start)
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
(Zero, all engine running)
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump)
Now we gon' take it to the moon
Now we gon', now we gon' (J-j-jump)
We gon' take it to the moon
Take it to the stars (J-j-jump)
We gon' take it to the moon
Take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
Take it to the stars
How many people you know can take it this far?
Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now
The song "Lift Off" by Jay-Z and Beyoncé is about their journey to success and how they have overcome obstacles to reach the top. The song talks about how they are going to take their success to new heights, even beyond the stars. The opening lines "All engines running, we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars" set the tone for the whole song in which the artists are uplifting themselves and their listeners to strive for greatness.
The chorus repeats the same lines, "How many people you know can take it this far? I'm supercharged, I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars" which implies that they are doing something that is not easily achieved by others. The lyrics also mention their struggles and scars that they have had to overcome to reach their success. Beyoncé sings, "You don't know what we been through to make it this far, so many scars", indicating that their journey has not been easy, but they have persisted and emerged victorious.
The verses of the song also have references to the artists' success and how it has made them proud. The lines "Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne, they gon' be pissed off" show how they have made their mark and risen to the top of their profession. Overall, the song is a message of hope and encouragement for listeners to believe in themselves and their ability to achieve their goals.
Line by Line Meaning
(All engines running)
We are ready to go and achieve greatness
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are going to achieve incredible success and go beyond what anyone thought possible
How many people you know can take it this far?
We are doing something extraordinary and few people have what it takes to go this far
I'm supercharged
I am feeling incredibly energized and motivated to achieve our goals
I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars
We are pushing ourselves to achieve even more and reach new heights
(Lift off) Lift off, takin' my coat off
We are shedding any obstacles or barriers that might hold us back
Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff (Huh?)
We are proud of who we are and what we have accomplished, and are unafraid to show it off
I feel the pain and then rolled off
We have endured our fair share of hardships but we keep pushing forward and never give up
I got the whole city they about to go off
We have inspired and rallied a community to join us on this journey to greatness
How many niggas with' me up in this bia'?
I have a strong support system and team of people who are with me every step of the way
How many people wanna roll with me ah'?
Our success and drive has inspired others to join us and support us
We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars
We are going to continue pushing ourselves to achieve even more than we thought possible
You don't know what we been through to make it this far
We have faced countless challenges and obstacles to get where we are today
So many scars
We have endured a lot of pain and suffering to achieve our goals
Bout to take this whole thing to Mars
We are continuing to push ourselves to achieve even greater success
(Lift off, ah, ah)
We are powering up and launching ourselves towards our goals
Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne
We are letting our competition know that we are coming for the top spot
They gon' be pissed off
Our success is going to make some people jealous and angry
Earth is boring to 'em
We are setting our sights higher than what most people consider achievable
Shit is making my dick soft
The lack of ambition and drive in others is unappealing and uninspiring to us
When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall
Even the most successful people will face challenges and obstacles
Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off
We are counting down and gearing up for the next stage of our journey
(Twenty seconds and counting)
We are getting closer to achieving our goal
(T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal)
We are relying on ourselves to guide us towards success
(twelve, eleven, ten, nine)
The countdown to success is on
(Ignition sequence start)
We are starting up and preparing to launch ourselves towards success
(Six, five, four, three, two, one)
We are on the cusp of achieving greatness
(Zero, all engine running)
Everything is primed and ready for success
(Lift off, we have a liftoff)
We are off and running towards our goals
(We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
We are committed to achieving the impossible
(Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars)
Our journey to success is ongoing
(How many people you know can take it this far?)
We are doing something extraordinary and few people have what it takes to go this far
(Take it to the stars)
Our ambitions go above and beyond what most people consider possible
(Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon')
We are determined to keep pushing ourselves to achieve even more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
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