The Way I Live
Boosie Badazz, Baby Boy da Prince
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[Chorus] This is the way I live Lil' Boy still pushin' big wheels I stack my money, lay low, and chill Don't need to work hard that's the way I feel, I feel, I This is the way I live Lil' Boy still pushin' big wheels I stack my money, lay low, and chill Don't need to work hard that's the way I feel, I feel, I This is the way I live Six months later now we're big dog status Name elevated but I still act average Rockin' shows in Dallas, ball like I play for the Mavericks West Bank rapper and I'm one of the baddest French Rivera spa and I'm getting in shape man I think I'm Super M-a-n without a cape man Grindin' all day hustlin', all for the cake man I'm a Benjamin stack one inch taller than Great Danes Thrifty made cheap Ray-Bans like a felon I'm growin' up now spittin' hotter than Mohellans And I'm still livin' good never gonna flop I'm a young little dude, stay runnin' from cops Emerald Row is the place where I got my props People love me in the hood they don't want me to stop So uhh, that's the only way I know how to rock And I'm a stay rappers like won't stop 'til I drop [Chorus] I I's Baby Boy and I done it again I'm ridin' fly with D-Wizzle in the 'cedes Benz Twenty two on the ride with the ladies in Red Bull, Grey Goose, now the ladies bent Now we go and do our thing under a shady tent And they don't question what I say 'cause I'm a ladies pimp See this little one right here this fellow got stripes And I's gon' repesent, Marrero for life Money in my pocket but I still act trife While I in the club they say lil' parlor ain't right Look I'm doing great that's the way I feel Hustlin' hard all day that's the way I live [Chorus] Thug Life how I live everyday New Benz new charger new Chevrolet It's the I way live, real gutta man Always known for doin' gutta thangs all da girls love me man Fresh Shades big lot, ooh bad chick Me and shawty Gucci'd down at the classic, Boosie he da baddest I Got a down ghetto chick but I be damned if a nigga get married I mingle with da finest, bling ya with my diamonds you can't see I'm shinin' I got da best music, 'cause I keep it real So I hit them Big booty gals when I'm in my crib In out of jail I run the streets for real Dis how I live kill me and you gon' get killed In red monkeys I'm a donkey I love stuntin' Love money love my city, boys call me country country [Chorus]
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Written by: MORRIS LACOUR, LAWRENCE CENNETT, TORRENCE HATCH, JUAN MATTHEWS
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Information"The Way I Live" was released in 2006 as the lead single by American rapper, Baby Boy Da Prince, from his debut studio album "Across the Water."
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed exceptionally well on the charts. It rose to No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 7 on the Hot Rap Tracks chart in the United States.
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RecognitionThe song is one of Baby Boy da Prince's most famous songs and made him famous in the hip-hop industry.
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Guest AppearanceThe song features guest vocals by P. Town Moe, an underground rapper based in New Orleans.
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AvailabilityThe song is available on music streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as on YouTube.
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Music styles"The Way I Live" is characterized for its Southern rap style, featuring catchy lyrics and a laid-back beat.
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New Orleans InfluenceThe song's lyrics showcase Baby Boy da Prince's New Orleans roots with references to the way of life in his hometown.
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Award NominationsDespite its popularity, "The Way I Live" did not receive any major music award nominations.
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Lyrics meaningThe song's lyrics reflect a day in the life of an average person living in low-income urban areas, emphasizing themes such as struggle, survival, and pride in one's lifestyle.
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Album PerformanceBaby Boy da Prince's album, "Across the Water," which features "The Way I Live," peaked at No. 26 on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart.
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Critical ReceptionReviews for "The Way I Live" were generally positive. Critics praised the song's authenticity and Baby Boy Da Prince's lyricism.
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Music videoThe music video for "The Way I Live" was shot in New Orleans and features scenes of local culture and lifestyle.
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Popular CultureThe song has been featured in some sports video games like "Madden NFL 08."
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Billboard Year-End ChartIn the United States, "The Way I Live" ranked at No. 72 on the Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 2007.
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Song LengthThe track runs for 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
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