live your life
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All my soldiers over there in Iraq
Everybody right here
What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got
You know what I'm sayin?
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
And start being thankful for what you do got
Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey (hey)
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay
Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away
Some move away to make a way, not move away 'cause they afraid
I brought back to the hood, and all you ever did was take away
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt they face away
Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break
You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
The spirit of a hustla and the swagger of a college kid
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
I got love for the game, but ayy I'm not in love with all of it
Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'
Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
Got my mind on my money
And I'm not goin' away
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (shinin')
'Til the game ends, 'til the clock stop
We gon' post up on the top spot
Livin' the life, the life
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
The life, my life
I do it how I wanna do
I'm livin' my life, my life
I will never lose
I'm livin' my life, my life
And I'm not stoppin'
So live your life, your life, your life
The song Live Your Life by TI feat. Rihanna is an anthem that encourages listeners to appreciate and embrace their current situation and strive to become successful while ignoring the negativity of naysayers. The opening verse pays tribute to the soldiers fighting in Iraq and urges people to appreciate the life they have rather than focusing on what they lack. The song then goes on to talk about the hustle and the grind that is necessary for success, and the importance of ignoring the haters that may come your way. TI talks about his experience in the music industry and how he had to pave the way for others to earn a living. He also talks about prioritizing what's important and keeping the values in check while appreciating every success. The song is a message to everyone to keep the hustle going and not to let anyone bring you down.
The lyrics in this song paint a picture of perseverance, resilience, and success. The combination of TI's masterful rap verses and Rihanna's powerful chorus created a catchy and memorable tune for an anthem that motivates and encourages all those who listen to it. The music video for the song also features TI passing on his legacy to a young man, highlighting the importance of guiding the next generation towards success.
Line by Line Meaning
Ey, this is special what's happenin' to all my
Hey, pay attention to what's happening to all my
All my soldiers over there in Iraq
All my fellow soldiers serving in Iraq
Everybody right here
Everyone here
What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got
What you should do is appreciate the life you have
You know what I'm sayin?
Do you understand what I'm trying to say?
Stop lookin' at what you ain't got
Stop focusing on what you don't have
And start being thankful for what you do got
Instead, start appreciating what you do have
Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey (hey)
Let's show them, baby girl
You're gonna be, a shinin' star
You will become a successful and prominent figure
In fancy clothes, and fancy cars
Wearing luxurious clothes and driving extravagant cars
And then you'll see, you're gonna go far
And then you will realize that you will achieve great success
'Cause everyone knows, just who ya are
Because everyone recognizes and knows your true identity
So live your life (hey, ayy, ayy, ayy)
Therefore, live your life to the fullest
You steady chasin' that paper, just live your life
While you're busy pursuing wealth, simply continue living your life
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Just enjoy it
Ain't got no time for no haters, just live your life
Don't pay attention to negative people, just live your life
(Hey, ayy ayy ayy)
Hey, just keep going
No tellin' where it'll take ya, just live your life
There's no predicting where your life will take you, so embrace it
(Oh, ayy ayy ayy)
Just live in the present moment
'Cause I'm a paper chaser, just livin' my life
Because I'm focused on making money and living my own life
(Ayy) my life (oh) my life (ayy) my life (oh)
This is my life, oh, my life, oh
Just livin' my life (ay) my life (oh)
Simply living my life, oh, my life
My life (ayy) my life (oh) just livin' my life
My life, oh, just living my own life
Hey, never mind what haters say, ignore 'em 'til they fade away
Hey, don't worry about what haters say, just ignore them until they disappear
Amazin' they ungrateful after all the game I gave away
It's surprising how unappreciative they are despite all the help I provided
Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today
It's safe to say that I cleared the path for you to achieve financial success
You'd still be wastin' days away now had I never saved the day
If I hadn't intervened, you would still be wasting your time doing nothing productive
Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay
They should consider themselves my proteges, and I believe they owe me respect
Instead of bein' gracious they violate in a major way
Instead of showing gratitude, they disrespect me in a significant manner
I never been a hater, still I love 'em in a crazy way
I've never been a person to hate on them, but I still have affection for them in a peculiar way
Some say they sold the yay' you know they couldn't get work on Labor Day
Some claim they were involved in drug dealing, but they couldn't find a job even on Labor Day
It ain't that black and white, it has an area the shade of gray
It's not as straightforward as it seems; there's a gray area
I'm Westside anyway, even if I left today and stayed away
I represent the Westside no matter what, even if I left today and didn't come back
Some move away to make a way, not move away 'cause they afraid
Some people relocate to create opportunities, not because they are scared
I brought back to the hood, and all you ever did was take away
I returned to the neighborhood to help, but all you did was take advantage
I pray for patience but they make me wanna melt they face away
I hope for patience, but their actions make me want to harm them severely
Like I once made 'em spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away
Just like I used to make them shoot, now I can make them stop using guns
Been thuggin' all my life, can't say I don't deserve to take a break
I've been involved in criminal activities my whole life, so I think I deserve to relax
You'd rather see me catch a case and watch my future fade away
You would rather see me get arrested and witness the downfall of my future
I'm the opposite of moderate, immaculately polished with
I'm the complete opposite of being average, I'm flawlessly refined and
The spirit of a hustla and the swagger of a college kid
I have the determination and drive of a hustler and the confidence of a college student
Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics
I am intolerant of fake people and impartial to political issues
Articulate, but still'll grab a nigga by the collar quick
I can communicate effectively, but I won't hesitate to physically confront someone
Whoever havin' problems with their record sales just holler Tip
If anyone is facing difficulties with their record sales, they should reach out to me for help
If that don't work and all else fails then turn around and follow Tip
If their initial attempt fails, they should turn around and follow my lead
I got love for the game, but ayy I'm not in love with all of it
I have a passion for the music industry, but I'm not blindly infatuated with every aspect of it
Could do without the fame, and rappers nowadays are comedy
I could live without the fame, and the current generation of rappers is like a comedy show
The hootin' and the hollerin', back and forth with the arguin'
All the noise and arguing going on in the industry
Where you from, who you know, what you make and what kind of car you in
It's all about where you come from, who you're associated with, your income, and the car you drive
Seems as though you lost sight of what's important when depositin'
It seems like you've lost sight of what truly matters when you prioritize making deposits
Them checks into your bank account, and you up out of poverty
When you receive those checks in your bank account, you quickly leave behind the hardships of poverty
Your values is a disarray, prioritizin' horribly
Your values are in a state of confusion, and you prioritize things poorly
Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally
You're unhappy despite your wealth because you lack proper moral values
Ignorin' all prior advice and forewarnin'
You're disregarding all the advice and warnings you received in the past
And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden, aren't we?
And now suddenly, we think highly of ourselves, don't we?
Got everybody watchin' what I do, come walk in my shoes
Everyone is observing my actions, so they should try experiencing my life firsthand
And see the way I'm livin' if you really want to
And then they will understand the lifestyle I lead if they truly want to
Got my mind on my money
I am focused on making money
And I'm not goin' away
And I'm not going anywhere
So keep on gettin' your paper, and keep on climbin'
So keep working to earn money and keep striving for success
Look in the mirror, and keep on shinin' (shinin')
Look at yourself in the mirror and continue to show your brilliance
Til the game ends, til the clock stop
Until the game ends, until time runs out
We gon' post up on the top spot
We will be positioned at the top
Livin' the life, the life
Living the life, the life
In the Windmill City got my whole team with me
In the city of Windmill, I have my entire team with me
The life, my life
This is the life, my life
I do it how I wanna do
I do things the way I want to
I'm livin' my life, my life
I'm living my life, my life
I will never lose
I will never be defeated
I'm livin' my life, my life
I'm living my life, my life
And I'm not stoppin'
And I'm not stopping
So live your life, your life, your life
Therefore, live your life, your life, your life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dan Balan, Makeba Riddick, Clifford Harris, Justin Gregory Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This song is legendary
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It's officially April 2024, let's see how many people are listening to this masterpiece 💕💕💕
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Here boy