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Staying Alive Lyrics
by DJ Khaled
Lyricist: Bob Marley, Stephen Marley, Jason Gardiner
3 views • Published on Sep 23, 2026
Staying Alive Lyrics
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die
Real life
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive
Another one, yeah
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die (DJ Khaled)
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive
How she in love and she been over once?
It's not like I known her for months
This life allowed me to take what I want
It's not like I know what I want
It's not like I know what I need
I get some time, but it's no guarantees
When I was broke, she was bein' a tease
Four pockets full, now she down on her knees
Woah, woah, woah-ooh, woah
Baby gon' hit it and send her to me, yeah
Or I'ma hit it and send it to Baby
That's how I'm givin', this life get too crazy
Woah, woah, for real, for real, woah
They tryna seal the deal, see me up under the sheet
Parading the streets, yeah
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive
Yeah
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, for real (Oh, yeah)
For real, for real
I put my feelings aside, you want me to die? But baby, I'm stayin' alive
'Posed to be one of a kind, you puttin' no miles, I thought you was down for the ride
I'm tryna turn up her style, we goin' Chanel, she get everything in her size
She in some shit with another guy, I don't even care, whenever I see you, you mine
Drizzy hit her and he send her to me, I don't talk, definition of P
Hood nigga turned superstar, but I fuck her good like I'm still in the streets
No response, you can see that I read it
I'm with all, they won't ever go read it
She be happy if I fell off, and I'm still there, they're gonna have to accept it
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive
Try me a hunnid times
Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die (Wanted me to die)
Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, for real
For real, for real
Staying Alive - English Translation
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera
La vida real
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo
Otro más, sí
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera (DJ Khaled)
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo
¿Cómo puede estar enamorada y ya lo ha pasado una vez?
No es como si la conociera por meses
Esta vida me permite tomar lo que quiero
No es como si supiera lo que quiero
No es como si supiera lo que necesito
Tengo un momento, pero no hay garantías
Cuando estaba sin dinero, ella era provocadora
Cuatro bolsillos llenos, ahora está arrodillada
Woah, woah, woah-ooh, woah
El bebé la golpea y la envía a mí, sí
O yo la golpeo y se la envío al Bebé
Así es como lo doy, esta vida se vuelve demasiado loca
Woah, woah, de verdad, de verdad, woah
Tratan de sellar el trato, verme debajo de la sábana
Parando en las calles, sí
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo
Sí
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, de verdad (Oh, sí)
De verdad, de verdad
Aparto mis sentimientos, ¿quieres que muera? Pero cariño, sigo vivo
Diseñado para ser único, no haces kilómetros, pensé que estabas lista para el viaje
Intento elevar su estilo, vamos por Chanel, ella obtiene todo en su talla
Está metida en algo con otro tipo, ni siquiera me importa, cada vez que te veo, eres mío
Drizzy la golpea y se la envía a mí, no hablo, definición de P
Niga del barrio se convierte en superestrella, pero yo la voy a hacer bien como si aún estuviera en las calles
Sin respuesta, puedes ver que lo leí
Estoy con todos, nunca van a leerlo
Ella estaría feliz si me fuera mal, y sigo ahí, tendrán que aceptarlo
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo
Prueba conmigo cien veces
Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera (Quisieron que muriera)
Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, de verdad
De verdad, de verdad
Meaning of Staying Alive
“Staying Alive,” the latest offering from DJ Khaled, isn’t a straightforward anthem; it’s a deliberately chaotic and layered exploration of success, ego, and the complicated dynamics of maintaining power in a world obsessed with status. The core of the track revolves around a relentless repetition of “I’m staying alive,” initially presented as a defiant declaration against adversity – "Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die” – but quickly warped into something far more self-serving and almost absurdly boastful. Khaled utilizes this iconic phrase from the Bee Gees classic not as a genuine plea for survival, but as a mantra of untouchable dominance, constantly asserting his continued relevance despite the pressures and attempts to diminish him. The repeated “Try me a hundred times” acts as a challenge, an invitation for anyone to attempt to break him, further solidifying his inflated sense of invincibility.
Beneath the surface of extravagant boasts – detailing lavish spending habits (“four pockets full”), fleeting relationships ("How she in love and she been over once?"), and even a somewhat unsettling fixation on controlling another woman – lies a narrative of transformation and strategic manipulation. The lyrics paint a picture of a formerly “broke” figure, now a “hood nigga turned superstar,” leveraging his newfound wealth and influence to dictate terms and maintain control. The references to “Drizzy hit her and he send her to me” and the constant assertion of being “mine” illustrate a predatory confidence, almost detached from genuine affection, prioritizing power and possession above emotional connection. The repeated phrase "for real" becomes increasingly ironic as the song progresses, highlighting the artist's attempt to project an image of authenticity while simultaneously constructing a carefully crafted persona.
Ultimately, Khaled’s message isn’t about resilience in the face of hardship; it’s about cultivating and maintaining that perception of invulnerability within a hyper-materialistic landscape. The song is less a heartfelt affirmation and more a sonic embodiment of self-assured arrogance, utilizing familiar musical motifs to reinforce an image of unwavering success – a carefully constructed fortress built on wealth, influence, and the deliberate exploitation of desire. It's a dizzying, maximalist statement that reflects Khaled’s brand: excess, hype, and an unapologetic embrace of celebrity culture.
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