Moment 4 Life
Nicki Minaj, Drake
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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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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.
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Song achievementThe 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).
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Critics’ receptionIt received widespread acclaim from music critics, with many praising Minaj's introspective lyricism and Drake's contributions to the track.
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Song’s themeThe 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.
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Production"Moment 4 Life" was produced by T-Minus and Nikhil S., and written by Nicki Minaj, Drake, Nikhil Seetharam, and Tyler Williams.
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Performance debutMinaj performed "Moment 4 Life" for the first time live on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' in January 2011.
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Music videoThe 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.
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AwardsThe song had earned Nicki Minaj the Best Female Video award during the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Cultural impactDespite 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.
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Guest AppearanceThe 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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