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Live Your Life Lyrics

by T.I.

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Live Your Life Lyrics

Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha [T.I.:] Ay... this a special what's happening to all my All my soldiers over there in Iraq E'rybody right here What you need to do is be thankful for the life you got, y'knowmsayin? Stop looking at what you ain't got Start being thankful for what you do got Let's give it to 'em baby girl, hey [Rihanna:] You're gonna be a shining star with fancy clothes, fancy cars And then you'll see, you're gonna go far 'Cause everyone knows just who you are-are (Rihanna, let's get it) So live your life, ay, ay, ay You steady chasing that paper Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay Ain't got no time for no haters Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay No telling where it'll take you Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay 'Cause I'm a paper chaser Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) [T.I.:] Never mind what haters say Ignore them 'til they fade away Amazing they ungrateful after all the game I gave away Safe to say I paved the way for you cats to get paid today You still be wasting days away, nah had I never saved the day Consider them my protégé, homage I think they should pay Instead of being gracious, they violate in a major way I never been a hater still I love them in a crazy way Some say they sold the yay and no they couldn't even work on Labor Day It ain't that black and white, it has an area that's shaded grey 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 their face away Like I once made them spray, now I could make 'em put the K's away Been thugging 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 [Rihanna:] You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy cars And then you'll see, you're gonna go far 'Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are (Rihanna, let's get it) So live your life, ay, ay, ay You steady chasing that paper Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay Ain't got no time for no haters Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay No telling where it'll take you Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay 'Cause I'm a paper chaser Just living my life Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) [T.I.:] I'm the opposite of moderate Immaculately polished with the spirit of a hustler and the swagger of a college kid Allergic to the counterfeit, impartial to the politics Articulate but still would grab a nigga by the collar quick Whoever having 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 ay I'm not in love with all of it Could do without the fame and the rappers nowadays are comedy The hooting and the hollering back and forth with the arguing 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 depositing The cheques into your bank account and you up out of poverty Your values is a disarray, prioritizing horribly Unhappy with the riches 'cause you're piss poor morally Ignoring all prior advice and forewarning And we mighty full of ourselves all of a sudden aren't we? [Rihanna:] You're gonna be a shining star, with fancy clothes, fancy cars And then you'll see, you're gonna go far 'Cause everyone knows, just who you are-are (Rihanna, let's get it) So live your life, ay, ay, ay You steady chasing that paper Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay Ain't got no time for no haters Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay No telling where it'll take you Just live your life, oh, ay, ay, ay 'Cause I'm a paper chaser Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) Just living my life (ay), my life (oh), my life (ay), my life (oh) Now everybody watching what I do Come walk in my shoes And see the way I'm living if you really want to I got my mind on my money and I'm not going away So keep on getting your paper and keep on climbing Look in the mirror and keep on shining 'Til the game ends, 'til the clock stops We gonna post up on the top spot Living 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 living my life, my life I will never lose I'm living my life, my life And I'll never stop it Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha Miya hee, miya ho, miya hu, miya ha-ha So live your life

Meaning of Live Your Life

“Live Your Life” by T.I. and Rihanna is a motivational anthem urging listeners to appreciate their present circumstances and pursue success, particularly aimed at those serving in the Iraq War and striving for financial gain. The song’s core message revolves around gratitude – recognizing what you *do* have rather than dwelling on what you lack – and embracing ambition with relentless energy. T.I.’s verses acknowledge his role as a pioneer, having paved the way for others to succeed while simultaneously addressing the negativity of “haters” who fail to recognize his influence. Rihanna’s hook reinforces this call to action, encouraging listeners to chase wealth (“steady chasing that paper”) and ignore detractors, ultimately celebrating a bold, self-determined lifestyle. The song embodies an optimistic, forward-thinking vibe, promoting resilience and a determination to overcome obstacles through hard work and unwavering focus on achieving one's goals.

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