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Staying Alive Lyrics

by DJ Khaled

Lyricist: Bob Marley, Stephen Marley, Jason Gardiner

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Staying Alive Lyrics

Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die Real life Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive Another one, yeah Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die (DJ Khaled) Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive How she in love and she been over once? It's not like I known her for months This life allowed me to take what I want It's not like I know what I want It's not like I know what I need I get some time, but it's no guarantees When I was broke, she was bein' a tease Four pockets full, now she down on her knees Woah, woah, woah-ooh, woah Baby gon' hit it and send her to me, yeah Or I'ma hit it and send it to Baby That's how I'm givin', this life get too crazy Woah, woah, for real, for real, woah They tryna seal the deal, see me up under the sheet Parading the streets, yeah Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive Yeah Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, for real (Oh, yeah) For real, for real I put my feelings aside, you want me to die? But baby, I'm stayin' alive 'Posed to be one of a kind, you puttin' no miles, I thought you was down for the ride I'm tryna turn up her style, we goin' Chanel, she get everything in her size She in some shit with another guy, I don't even care, whenever I see you, you mine Drizzy hit her and he send her to me, I don't talk, definition of P Hood nigga turned superstar, but I fuck her good like I'm still in the streets No response, you can see that I read it I'm with all, they won't ever go read it She be happy if I fell off, and I'm still there, they're gonna have to accept it Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive Try me a hunnid times Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die (Wanted me to die) Ah, ah, ah, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, I'm stayin' alive, for real For real, for real

Staying Alive - English Translation

Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera La vida real Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo Otro más, sí Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera (DJ Khaled) Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo ¿Cómo puede estar enamorada y ya lo ha pasado una vez? No es como si la conociera por meses Esta vida me permite tomar lo que quiero No es como si supiera lo que quiero No es como si supiera lo que necesito Tengo un momento, pero no hay garantías Cuando estaba sin dinero, ella era provocadora Cuatro bolsillos llenos, ahora está arrodillada Woah, woah, woah-ooh, woah El bebé la golpea y la envía a mí, sí O yo la golpeo y se la envío al Bebé Así es como lo doy, esta vida se vuelve demasiado loca Woah, woah, de verdad, de verdad, woah Tratan de sellar el trato, verme debajo de la sábana Parando en las calles, sí Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo Sí Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, de verdad (Oh, sí) De verdad, de verdad Aparto mis sentimientos, ¿quieres que muera? Pero cariño, sigo vivo Diseñado para ser único, no haces kilómetros, pensé que estabas lista para el viaje Intento elevar su estilo, vamos por Chanel, ella obtiene todo en su talla Está metida en algo con otro tipo, ni siquiera me importa, cada vez que te veo, eres mío Drizzy la golpea y se la envía a mí, no hablo, definición de P Niga del barrio se convierte en superestrella, pero yo la voy a hacer bien como si aún estuviera en las calles Sin respuesta, puedes ver que lo leí Estoy con todos, nunca van a leerlo Ella estaría feliz si me fuera mal, y sigo ahí, tendrán que aceptarlo Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo Prueba conmigo cien veces Quisieron que mintiera, quisieron que llorara, quisieron que muriera (Quisieron que muriera) Ah, ah, ah, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, sigo vivo, de verdad De verdad, de verdad

Meaning of Staying Alive

“Staying Alive,” the latest offering from DJ Khaled, isn’t a straightforward anthem; it’s a deliberately chaotic and layered exploration of success, ego, and the complicated dynamics of maintaining power in a world obsessed with status. The core of the track revolves around a relentless repetition of “I’m staying alive,” initially presented as a defiant declaration against adversity – "Wanted me to lie, wanted me to cry, wanted me to die” – but quickly warped into something far more self-serving and almost absurdly boastful. Khaled utilizes this iconic phrase from the Bee Gees classic not as a genuine plea for survival, but as a mantra of untouchable dominance, constantly asserting his continued relevance despite the pressures and attempts to diminish him. The repeated “Try me a hundred times” acts as a challenge, an invitation for anyone to attempt to break him, further solidifying his inflated sense of invincibility. Beneath the surface of extravagant boasts – detailing lavish spending habits (“four pockets full”), fleeting relationships ("How she in love and she been over once?"), and even a somewhat unsettling fixation on controlling another woman – lies a narrative of transformation and strategic manipulation. The lyrics paint a picture of a formerly “broke” figure, now a “hood nigga turned superstar,” leveraging his newfound wealth and influence to dictate terms and maintain control. The references to “Drizzy hit her and he send her to me” and the constant assertion of being “mine” illustrate a predatory confidence, almost detached from genuine affection, prioritizing power and possession above emotional connection. The repeated phrase "for real" becomes increasingly ironic as the song progresses, highlighting the artist's attempt to project an image of authenticity while simultaneously constructing a carefully crafted persona. Ultimately, Khaled’s message isn’t about resilience in the face of hardship; it’s about cultivating and maintaining that perception of invulnerability within a hyper-materialistic landscape. The song is less a heartfelt affirmation and more a sonic embodiment of self-assured arrogance, utilizing familiar musical motifs to reinforce an image of unwavering success – a carefully constructed fortress built on wealth, influence, and the deliberate exploitation of desire. It's a dizzying, maximalist statement that reflects Khaled’s brand: excess, hype, and an unapologetic embrace of celebrity culture.

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