Lift Off
Jay-Z, Beyoncé, Kanye West
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(All engines running) We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars How many people you know can take it this far? I'm supercharged We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off) Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars You don't know what we been through to make it this far So many scars We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (Lift off) lift off, takin' my coat off Showin' my tattoos, I'm such a showoff, huh I feel the pain and then rolled off I got the whole city they about to go off How many niggas with' me up and in this aisle? How many people wanna roll with me now? Like you know na na na, you know me by now Know me, know me by now We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars How many people you know can take it this far? I'm supercharged We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars You don't know what we been through to make it this far So many scars We 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars (lift off, ah, ah) Like you know na na na, you know me by now Know me, know me by now You know, know me by now Know me, know me by now Lift off, rappers hear watch the throne They gon' be pissed off Earth is boring to 'em Shit is making my dick soft When you Earnhart as me eventually you hit a big wall Five, four, three, two we need fuel, lift off Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars How many people you know can take it this far? I'm supercharged I'm 'bout to take this whole thing to Mars Now we gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars You don't know what we been through to make it this far So many scars 'Bout to take this whole thing to Mars (Twenty seconds and counting) (T-minus fifteen seconds, guidance is internal) (Twelve, eleven, ten, nine) (Ignition sequence start) (Six, five, four, three, two, one) (Zero, all engine running) (Lift off, we have a liftoff) Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon' (J-jump) Now we gon' take it to the moon Now we gon', now we gon' (J-j-jump) We gon' take it to the moon Take it to the stars (J-j-jump) We gon' take it to the moon Take it to the stars How many people you know can take it this far? Take it to the stars How many people you know can take it this far? Now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now we gon', now
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Written by: Henry Samuel, Jeffrey Bhasker, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Peter Hernandez, Pharrell Williams, Shawn Carter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Collaboration"Lift Off" is a song by Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Beyoncé from the album "Watch The Throne."
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Album SuccessThis track is part of the critically acclaimed collaborative album between Kanye West and Jay-Z, "Watch The Throne," which was released in 2011 and peaked at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart.
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Beyoncé’s ContributionBeyoncé provided the catchy chorus and bridge for the track, giving it a broader appeal beyond rap and hip-hop listeners.
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Production"Lift Off" was produced by Kanye West, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean, and Q-Tip, all of whom have notable careers in the music industry.
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Space ThemeThe song's allusions to space travel are thought to symbolize Kanye West and Jay-Z’s feelings about their own unprecedented success, feeling as if they have 'lifted off' into a new realm of fame and recognition.
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A Star-Studded SessionAt the recording session for "Lift Off," there were reportedly 11 different individuals contributing, highlighting the pattern throughout "Watch the Throne" of frequent and high-profile collaborations.
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Varied ReceptionUnlike other tracks on the album, critical reception for "Lift Off" was mixed. Some reviewers appreciated the catchy melody, while others criticized it for feeling out of place on the album.
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Genre Blending"Lift Off" is a blend of various musical genres, including hip-hop, pop, and soul, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of its contributors.
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InfluencesThe song's harmonies and swelling strings have been compared to the work of Coldplay, indicating the range of influences that fed into its creation.
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Music Video AbsenceDespite the commercial success of "Watch The Throne," "Lift Off" did not receive a dedicated music video, making it less prominent than other songs on the album.
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SalesNearly 200,000 copies of the song were sold in its first week of release.
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Live Performances"Lift Off" has been performed live as part of the Watch the Throne Tour.
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Notable LyricsThe song contains memorable lines that reflect its optimistic theme: "We gon' take it to the moon, take it to the stars / How many people you know can take it this far?"
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