In My Lifetime
Jay-Z
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This song here is dedicated to Danny Dan and may he rest in peace Who at his funeral left us with the words that He did it his way (Uh huh, uh huh) So I have no other choice but to do it my way Uh huh, uh huh Uhh, while niggaz are shootin' stupid I'm carefully plottin' ways to make it rotten Well, planned hits until you're long forgotten Y'all niggaz that utilize my style don't hurt me 'Cause on the low half of these rappin' ass niggaz wanna work for me Now picture me standin' on somebody block tryin' to rock I drop bombs and niggaz see me with that dough by eight o'clock My feet never touch the concrete, just street sweep awards While you're starin' on my dick nigga, gimme yours I don't hassle with capsules, 'cause that'll make the grass grow And get a project nigga paid up the asshole If I'ma risk a frisk, gettin' my wrists wrapped up in steel I'm out here tryin' to make a mill', my shit is real for real While others worship guns I worship tons of money Tons of fun, laughin' at shit that ain't even funny So I ain't pressed to make a CD, I took it slow Eighty percent of these niggaz with deals Can't see me with the dough, uh In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough (For real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash (Stay real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash (For real) (True) (True) More ice than winter ninety-four I toured the fifty states with a trunk of raw Recrutin', I'm hittin' shorties with consignment but don't play me Oh, you gon' pay me, y'all niggaz ain't crazy I'm laid back in the five thousand Italian leather seat recliner Under some vagina, discussin' the finer, things My crib is mean, watchin' a hundred inch screen Lettin' the shorties slide by once in a while and let 'em dream They think I've mastered the game, 'cause dames scream my name With passion, I tell 'em stop flashin' and start stashin' And we'll all get off the corner, the only heat you'll feel Is from a sauna, lettin' bubbles shoot up your ass if you wanna And f*ck that weed, it keeps you broke, invest in Pounds of herbs and profit if niggaz wanna smoke dope But keep your nuts, 'cause this is a man's game And we'll all pop champagne till it's a damn shame In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough (For real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash (Stay real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash I'm shootin' to Vegas, gamblin' green-o at the casino Schoolin' the dice like Vinny Barberino Welcome back, the ninety-four version of the mack As soon as these ladies see me they don't know how to act 'Cause like that, nigga, never twist the cap of malt liquor Only pop and droppin' Cristal's down my throat, take a swigga My style, ladies intoxicated by my profile Your rollin' with a pro with, money to blow child You need to feel how sweet the skills be To come and slide down Sugar Hill with me The high roller, rolled up on your dice game Unfold a pack of bills, grab my balls then bet it all I never slept, 'cause sleepin' keeps you deep in debt On the block you lucky if you see my silhouette I'm ghost, envied by most So I keep a crew of crazy tenants that's sling toast, fucker In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough (For real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash (Stay real) In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of dough I need a whole lot of dough In my lifetime, I need to see a whole lot of stash I need a whole lot of cash Haha, f'real, Jay-Z lives Ski, Roc-a-Blok Productions, uh-huh, uh-huh Dame Dash, ha-ha Roc-a-fella Records, uh huh Everybody from Brooklyn Sauce Money, Big Sarge, be Hah DJ Clark Kent, everybody Uptown [Unverified] my V-A click running thick D'Shawn definitely in the house Roughness y'all, this how we do
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Written by: HAYDEN BROWNE, TREVOR ROMEO, JONATHAN BURKS, SHAWN CARTER
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20 facts about this song
Release Information"In My Lifetime" is a single by rapper Jay-Z from his debut album "Reasonable Doubt" which was released in 1996.
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Song's GenreThis song falls into the genre of East Coast hip hop, a style of hip hop music that originated in New York City during the 70s, characterized by aggressive lyrics and beats.
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Record LabelThe song "In My Lifetime" was released under the record label Roc-A-Fella Records, a company co-founded by Jay-Z himself.
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Song's InspirationIt's believed that this song reflects Jay-Z's early life and experiences in the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn, New York.
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Song's MeaningThe lyrics of "In My Lifetime" revolve around inner-city struggles and Jay-Z's aspirations to rise from these struggles and achieve success.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Ski Beatz, a renowned record producer in the hip hop scene who also worked with Jay-Z on other tracks from the album "Reasonable Doubt".
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Initial Success"In My Lifetime" was not an initial mainstream success, but it helped to establish Jay-Z's reputation within the hip hop community.
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Cultural ImpactToday, the song is widely recognized as one of the classics in Jay-Z's discography, representing his early style and lyrical themes.
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Video ReleaseThe music video for "In My Lifetime" was set in exotic locale which was rare for hip-hop videos at the time, adding a sense of luxury and aspiration to the gritty, street-smart lyrics.
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ReceptionDespite not reaching top chart positions at the time of release, "In My Lifetime" received widespread critical acclaim and has since become recognized as an important piece of Jay-Z's musical legacy.
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Song Release"In My Lifetime" by Jay-Z was released on November 28, 1995.
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Album InformationThis track is part of his debut studio album "Reasonable Doubt” which was released in 1996, but initially first appeared on his 1995 debut official single.
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CollaborationIt was produced by Big Jaz who has also co-produced other songs for Jay-Z.
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Inspirational BackgroundThe song showcases the harsh realities Jay-Z faced growing up in the Marcy Housing Projects in Brooklyn, where he was involved in drug dealing before he started his rap career.
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Lyrical Genius"In My Lifetime" is considered one of Jay-Z's breakthrough songs as it highlights his storytelling ability and lyrical prowess.
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Critical RecognitionThe song was recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine as a track that helped establish Jay-Z as one of hip-hop's most popular and respected artists.
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Audio FormatThe original "In My Lifetime" was released on 12" vinyl format.
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Early RecognitionIt's one of the early songs that helped Jay-Z gain recognition as a talented lyricist.
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Remixed VersionA remixed version of the song, titled "In My Lifetime (Remix)", was later released and continues to be popular amongst fans.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'In My Lifetime' was shot in lavish locations, including St. Thomas, whereas the original song dealt with life in Brooklyn's housing projects. This contrast was a deliberate artistic decision by Jay-Z to show his journey from poverty to success.
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