2012 (It Ain't the End)

Nicki Minaj, Jay Sean

About 2012 (It Ain't the End)

"2012 (It Ain't the End)" is a song by British recording artist, Jay Sean, taken from the compilation album, Hit the Lights. It features Trinidadian rapper and labelmate Nicki Minaj, and is the album's lead single. The song was produced by OFM production team J-Remy and Bobby Bass. It was released to US radio stations and as a digital download to iTunes on 3 August 2010. The title is a reference to the 2012 phenomenon.


#1

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

Oh
Jay Sean (Jay Sean, Jay Sean)
2-0-1-2 (Nicki Minaj, Nicki Minaj)
Oh (yeah, yeah)
It's alright (let's go, let's go) 
Oh, it's alright (let's go, let's go)

You know what they say
Life ain't always easy and every day
We're survivors
So forget the day
It's all about tonight 
Act a fool and start a riot, ri-riot 
Be a rebel

Bottles poppin' 'til we can't stand
We keep it rockin' 'til 6 AM
New York to London over to Japan
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up

We gonna party like
Party like, like it's the end of the world
We gonna party like, like it's 2012
You know that it doesn't matter as long as we got each other
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up
It ain't the end of the world (oh)
We're gonna live like it's the end of the world
Gonna party like (oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up (yeah)
It ain't the end of the world

Yo, similes, metaphors, and we pop pills
Sick flow, inundated with the doc bills
Work hard, now we know how the top feels
In the middle of the street doin' cartwheels
Lot of them try to do it, but it's not real
Wasn't a rapper then I could've got a pop deal
White curls in a hot pink Hot Wheels
Lot of bottles and a lot of fruity cocktails
Uh, days of our lives
You wink, it goes by
So we'll just get it with no edits
And anything goes, so no time for closed minds
And free my Lil' Weezy
And let's just get right
Young Money Cash Money in the building
Let's go, the world ends tonight

Have a drink with me
And let's make tonight go down in history
In history, yeah
Let's play make believe
It's the last twenty-four hours and this whole world is ours
Eternally, eternally

Hey, bottles poppin' 'til we can't stand (can't stand)
We keep it rockin' 'til 6 AM (6 AM)
New York to London over to Japan
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up (hey, hey)

We gonna party like
Party like, like it's the end of the world (like it's the end of the world)
We gonna party like, like it's 2012 (like it's 2012)
You know that it doesn't matter as long as we got each other
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up
Now I know, it ain't the end of the world (oh)
(We gotta live) we gonna live like it's the end of the world
We gonna party like (we gotta dance like) (oh)
So just, turn it up, turn it up, mash it up (ayy, ayy)
It ain't the end of the world

No, no, I'm not gonna follow (party like, like it's the end of the world)
Anything that they say anymore
(Party like, like it's the end of the world)
And it's never too late to start livin'
(Party like, like it's the end of the world)
So let's start it with here and right now

Party like, like it's the end of the world
We gonna party like, like it's 2012 (hey)
You know that it doesn't matter as long as we got each other
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up
It ain't the end of the world (oh)
We gonna live like it's the end of the world
We gonna party like (oh)
Turn it up, turn it up, mash it up
It ain't the end of the world

The world
Because the world keeps spinnin'
The world keeps spinnin' around

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Jay Sean

Kamaljit Singh Jhooti, better known by his stage name Jay Sean, is a British singer-songwriter, rapper, beatboxer and record producer. He debuted in the UK's Asian Underground scene as a member of the Rishi Rich Project with "Dance with You", which reached #12 on the UK Singles Chart in 2003. This led to him being signed to Virgin Records and having two UK top 10 hits as a solo artist in 2004: "Eyes On You" at #6 and "Stolen" at #4. They were included in his critically acclaimed debut album Me Against Myself which, though only moderately successful in the UK, sold more than two million copies across Asia and remains his most successful album to date. Alongside the Rishi Rich Project, Sean was a pioneer of Bhangra-R&B fusion, which his debut album helped p… more »

1 fan

Written by: Jay Sean, Jared Cotter, Robert W Larow, Onika Maraj, Jonathon Perkins, Jeremy Skaller

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


10 facts about this song

Release Information
"2012 (It Ain't the End)" by Jay Sean was released on 31 August 2010 as a single.
Collaboration
The song features a rap verse from American rapper Nicki Minaj.
Chart Performance
The song did well on the charts in various countries; it reached number 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 9 in the UK Singles Chart, and number 7 on the Australian Singles Chart.
Album Inclusion
The song is a part of Jay Sean's album "Freeze Time" which was later shelved.
Music Video
The music video for this song was filmed in Los Angeles and directed by Erik White, premiered via VEVO on 8 August 2010.
Genre and Theme
This song falls under the Pop, R&B, and Dance-pop genre. It is about celebrating life and not worrying about the Mayan prediction that the world would end in 2012.
Performances
Jay Sean and Nicki Minaj performed the song at the pre-game show of the 2010 American Music Awards.
Billboard Dance Club Songs
"2012 (It Ain't the End)" got its top position as number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs in the U.S.
Digital Sales
As of January 2021, the song has sold over 1 million digital copies in United States.
Reception
Even though it was seen as different from Jay Sean's usual style, the song received positive reviews, with critics praising its catchiness and party anthem vibe.

Discuss the 2012 (It Ain't the End) Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "2012 (It Ain't the End) Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 27 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric-lf/10454041/Jay+Sean/2012+%28It+Ain%27t+the+End%29>.

    Missing lyrics by Jay Sean?

    Know any other songs by Jay Sean? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Top Hot 100 Songs 2010

    Billboard #31


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    Which group sang the song "96 Tears"?
    A The Sonics
    B Question Mark and the Mysterians
    C Paul Revere and the Raidersr9
    D Count Five

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Don't miss Jay Sean's

    Upcoming Events

    »
    Jay Sean tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!