Think about it: We’re all “stuck in this life forever” until the day we die. In life, “the more things change, the more they stay the same.” You have the power to change certain things but you can’t really “change the game”, you simply have to play to win it. Being “stuck” in the game may seem disheartening but Jay-Z sounds quite determined as he recites the hook to This Life Forever. He’s doesn’t sound sorry for himself, does he? He has accepted the hand he’s been dealt and intends on playing his hand to win.
Me and my niggas spending half the day, plottin
How we gon’ get this math today without getting blast away
I’ve spent “half the day-plotting” on how I can make something special happen in my life for the betterment of my family and myself. I can really relate to this line because through the years my plots to “get this math” (money) have not always been on the up-and-up. But even when you have every intention to do the “right” thing, you face the risk of failure and setback.
I wake up to the same problems after today.
Life is harsh…
You will face the same challenges tomorrow that you face today. One thing that doesn’t change in life-having problems. You can change where you live, work, attend school or who you associate with, but problems will be a constant in your life. Of cour... se, every problem has at least one solution that contributes to the overall improvement and evolution of your life.
Had to hustle in a world of trouble
Trapped in; claustrophobic
Even if you’re at peace in your own life, you-we, all live in a “world of trouble”, a world in which we MUST hustle in order to break free from our afflictions. The trapped in/claustrophobic line is clever; it accurately depicts how we all feel at one time or another when it comes to predicaments that we’re likely to find ourselves in.
America don’t understand the demographics I tapped in
Jay-Z represent those who have great ambitions in the midst of going through great struggle. Cultural icons such as Jay, have put a new face on the great American success story. Many of us can relate to his humble beginnings and the “harsh” tales of hustle and struggle.
My lyrics is like the Bible
Made to save lives
Comparing song lyrics to scriptures in the Bible may seem like blasphemy to some but it’s really not that serious. No words can be compared to religious text whether found in the Bible, Koran, Tanakh, etc., but I hope I have shown in this blog and my book that many of Jay’s lyrics are quite profound and can certainly inspire.
In the midst of all your misery nigga, stay fly
Never let ‘em see you frown, even smile when you’re down
Shit, I floss on my off-days
Fuck what they all say
I tackle the above lines in my book, I Will Not Lose!
No matter what challenges you face in life, “stay fly”. Don’t let your life become defined by what you go through, but how you go through it. Personally, I’m determined to “floss on my off-days”. Everyday of your life isn’t bright but even when things seem dim your hustle can be the light that shines and illuminates life-saving and life-changing solutions to your problems.
I’ve been going through some things in my life over the last six months but I’m turning the corner and moving forward, and through it all I’m more determined than ever. The lyrics (particularly the hook) from This Life Forever have been in my head for the last few days. The lyrics have helped to renew my confidence and given me a more intense and inspired sense of urgency to “hustle in a world of trouble” until I achieve greatness.
I strongly encourage you to do the same….
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