Lyrics To Live Life By

I’m a Survivor.  I’m not gon’ give up.  I’m not gon’ stop.  I’m gon’ work harder – Survivor – Destiny’s Child.  This song was inspired by the real life breakup of the group Destiny’s Child, after former members LeToya and LaTavia sued Beyonce, her Father Matt and fellow member Kelly Rowland.  Beyonce says that this…

“Ya gotta keep pushin for the fortune and fame” – Paradise City by Guns N Roses. The Appetite For Destruction album was Guns N Roses debut and Paradise City was one of their main hits off of the album, reaching Top 5 status in the US.  This was the first song that Axl, Duff McKagan,…

“So here I go, it’s my shot. Feet fail me not. This may be the only opportunity that I got.” – Lose Yourself – Eminem. This song is about the life of B Rabbit, the fictional(?) character from the movie, 8 Mile, starring Mr. Marshall Mathers himself.  Eminem’s autobiographical movie story continues with B Rabbit…

“If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” – Try Again – Aaliyah R&B artist Aaliyah left us too soon, passing away in 2001.  While she had several hits, this one has stood the test of time as one of her best works and delivers an empowering message.   Part of the…

“Make a business for yourself boy, set some goals.  Make a fair diamond out of dusty coals.” – B.O.B. Outkast. This song debuted in September of 2000, and became quite controversial a couple of years later during the invasion of Iraq in 2003, as the acronym of the title means “Bombs Over Baghdad”.  Controversy aside,…