Moment 4 Life

Nicki Minaj

About Moment 4 Life

"Moment 4 Life" is a song by Trinidad-born rapper and singer Nicki Minaj featuring Canadian rapper Drake. It serves as the fourth single from Minaj's debut album Pink Friday (2010). The song was produced by T-Minus and written by both artists, and samples Sly, Slick and Wicked's "Confessin' A Feeling", released in 1972. The song is inspired by a story Minaj created, in which two kids grow up together sharing the same dream of becoming famous rappers, and create this song while living out their dreams together. It peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs and Hot Rap Songs charts. It also saw success internationally, becoming a top 40 hit in Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom, as well as charting in Belgium and France. "Moment 4 Life" was nominated for a 2012 Grammy Award in the category Best Rap Performance, but lost to "Otis" by Jay-Z and Kanye West. As of July 2016 the song has sold 2 million copies. 


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2010
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I fly with the stars in the skies,
I am no longer trying to survive,
I believe that life is a prize,
But to live doesn't mean you're alive,
Don't worry bout me and who I fire
I get what I desire it's my empire
And yes I call the shots I am the umpire
I sprinkle holy water upon the vampire
In this very moment I'm king
This very moment I slay Goliath with a sling,
This very moment I bring
Put it on everything that I will retire with the ring,
And I will retire with the crown, yes!
No I'm not lucky I'm blessed, yes!
Clap for the heavyweight champ, me!
But I couldn't do it all alone, we!
Young Money raised me, grew up out in Baisley
Southside Jamaica, Queens and it's crazy
'Cause I'm still hood, Hollywood couldn't change me
Shout out to my haters, sorry that you couldn't phase me
Ain't being cocky we just vindicated, best believe that when were done
This moment will be syndicated, I don't know, this night just remind me of
Everything that they deprived me of
Put ya drinks up,
It's a celebration every time we link up
We done did everything they can think of
Greatness is what we on the brink of

I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
'Cause in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive
I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
This is my moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive (yeah, yeah, yeah uh)

What I tell 'em hoes bow bow bow to me, drop down to ya knees
Young Money the Mafia that's word to Lil' Cease
I'm in The Dominican Big Papi Ortiz
Doin' target practice all these bitches just aiming to please
Shout out to the C.E.O. five hundred degrees
Shout out to the O.V.O wear rings and fatigues, ow!
Niggas wanna be friends how coincidental
This supposed to be ya'll year we ain't get the memo
A young King, pay me in gold
Forty got a bunch of weed he ain't even rolled
These niggas be droppin' songs they ain't even cold
Weezy on top and that nigga ain't even home, yet!
Yeah, be very afraid
These other rappers getting bodied and carried away
F*ck it me and Nicki Nick gettin' married today
And now you bitches that be hatin' can catch a bouquet, ooh
Yeah, you a star in my eyes, you and all them white girls party of five
Are we drinking a lil' more I can hardly decide
I can't believe we really made it I'm partly surprised, I swear
Damn, this one for the books, man!
I swear this shit is as fun as it looks, man!
I'm really tryna make it more than what it is,
'Cause everybody dies but not everybody lives, ah!

I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
'Cause in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive
I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
This is my moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive, for life

This is my moment, I waited all my life I can tell its time
Drifting away I'm one with the sunsets, I have become alive.

I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
'Cause in this moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive
I wish that I could have this moment for life, for life, for life
This is my moment I just feel so alive, alive, alive, for life

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Nicki Minaj

Onika Tanya Maraj (born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj (/mɪˈnɑːʒ/), is a Trinidadian-born American rapper, singer, songwriter, actress, and model. Born in Saint James, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago and raised in Queens, New York City, she gained public recognition after releasing the mixtapes Playtime Is Over (2007), Sucka Free (2008), and Beam Me Up Scotty (2009). more »

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Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Nikhil Shanker Seetharam, Tyler Matthew Carl Williams, Aubrey Drake Graham

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Background
"Moment 4 Life" is a song by American rappers Nicki Minaj and Drake. It served as the third single from Minaj's debut studio album 'Pink Friday' released in 2010.
Song achievement
The song peaked at number 13 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart after its release and was certified quadruple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Critics’ reception
It received widespread acclaim from music critics, with many praising Minaj's introspective lyricism and Drake's contributions to the track.
Song’s theme
The song notably talks about cherishing one's current success versus longing for greater achievements. It has been seen as an anthem for many striving to achieve their dreams.
Production
"Moment 4 Life" was produced by T-Minus and Nikhil S., and written by Nicki Minaj, Drake, Nikhil Seetharam, and Tyler Williams.
Performance debut
Minaj performed "Moment 4 Life" for the first time live on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' in January 2011.
Music video
The song’s music video premiered on MTV on January 27, 2011. It was directed by Chris Robinson and depicts Minaj as a Cinderella-like figure who marries Drake.
Awards
The song had earned Nicki Minaj the Best Female Video award during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
Cultural impact
Despite its release in 2010, the song's popularity surged again in 2020 on TikTok, where it became a viral trend with users using a specific part of the song ("I wish that I could have this moment for life") to signal moments they'd want to live in forever.
Guest Appearance
The song features Drake who delivers one of his most memorable guest verses. His line “Everybody dies but not everybody lives” is often quoted by many fans.

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