Say this world that We Be living in Not just Dirty But Yet Also Freezing cold Gotta watch yo Back Gotta watch yo Front and side to side just like a cheat code
I'm living my life peacefully ppl hating on me that never met me. Ppl I don't like might actually be good fathers, good son's, good uncle's and good sister's or wives. I would never wish death or jail upon them. Ppl said I'd be dead by 25 I had to prove them wrong. Different kind of vibe no gun raps or drug hooks. That kind of music is killing our community. Liquor store in every urban neighborhood the government wants us to destroy ourselves. I put the liquor down ten years ago now I'm thinking clearer and I don't make bad decisions. Use your mind to make a profit and never do anything in anger. One love.
Through all the bullshit i gotta keep goin Got a son an a daughter so pain i cant show it I invest in my fam so the money i aint blowin Paranoid cuz my past so the pistol i tote it I done did wrong but i had good intentions Never worried bout no @ tag or mentions I dnt chase clout i be mindin my business Thats why im good in da suburbs and da trenches I be tellin lil niggas gotta watch who hang wit They act like they live yellin out gang shit Then end up dead or locked over the same shit Shit not a game better watch who you play with Real tlk cut it out wit fake shit Just cuz they do it thats copy an pastin To a real og man that shit so basic Less conversation and more compensation
J. Cole] Durkio told me he been on some positive shit, yeah, yeah Lately, I just wanna show up and body some shit, yeah, yeah Always been a lil' mathematician, lately, it's cash I'm gettin' Got me losin' count of these bags, I've been movin' too fast Hard times don't last, 'member when cops harassed Talkin' out my ass, boy, you ain't shit but a bitch with a badge [Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk] All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down) All this time (All this time) Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out) They couldn't break me, they couldn't break mе (No, no) They couldn't take me, thеy couldn't take me (No) All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down) [Verse 1: Lil Durk] I decided I had to finish But the media called me a menace I done sat with the mayor and politicians, I'm tryna change the image You can't blame my past no more, I come from the trenches Some said I'd never be a superstar, but I know I'm different (No, no, no) I'm The Voice, but the system ain't give me a choice Know some people that's still unemployed I know a felon who tryna get FOID Child support your only support For a visit, I'm goin' through courts Went to jail, they was chainin' me up And you know that I'm famous as fuck See how you gon' joke about stimulus? But they really had came in the clutch I know some kids wanna hurt theyself Stop tryna take drugs, I refer to myself Tryna better myself, tryna better my health but [Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk, J. Cole] All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down) All this time (All this time) Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out) They couldn't break me, they couldn't break me (No, no) They couldn't take me, they couldn't take me (No) All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down, yeah) [Verse 2: J. Cole] First-generation ghetto nigga Cole world, hello niggas Made it out the city with my head on straight Niggas keep shootin' up the lead out Young Jordan Peele, gotta get out And the shit that I spit out Is a cheat code like I'm facin' a RICO And how a nigga put a hit out And another one, and, and another one I got like a hundred of 'em 'Bout to lap niggas so they think they ahead of me But I'm really in front of them Now some of them fumblin' they bags Fuckin' up the little crumbs that they had A reminder to humble yourself This shit could be gone in an instant Me, I'm runnin' long distance, all pistons firin' I been stuck between maybe retirin' And feelin' like I'm just not hittin' my prime These days seein' rappers be dyin' Way before they even gettin' they shine I never even heard of lil' buddy 'Til somebody murdered lil' buddy Now I'm on the phone, searchin' lil' buddy name Got to playin' his tunes All day in my room, thinkin', "Damn This shit wicked, to get they name buzzin' Some niggas just gotta go lay in a tomb" And media thirsty for clicks I got a new rule If you ain't never posted a rapper when he was alive You can't post about him after he get hit It's simple, it's the principle On any tempo, I'm invincible Don't even rap, I just vent to you I rather that than an interview most days Fuck 'em all like I'm goin' through a ho phase Young nigga shoot out the whip like road rage I pray all of my dawgs stay so paid And the only thing that kill 'em is old age [Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk] All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down) All this time (All this time) Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out) They couldn't break me, they couldn't break me (No, no) They couldn't take me, they couldn't take me (No) All my life (All my life) They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down) You might also like Area Codes Kali Charm Rema Fuck The Industry Pt. 2 YoungBoy Never Broke Again 7 Embed About Genius Annotation2 contributors “All My Life,” the J. Cole-accompanied track is the lead single to Lil Durk’s eighth full-length studio album, Almost Healed. The track’s warm melody and the addition of the choir in the chorus support the song’s positive purpose. In the track, Durk speaks about the hardships and endeavors he’s come across throughout his career as a rapper and his life as a whole. J. Cole’s addition to the track adds a Hip-Hop feeling to the track’s harmonious value. Furthermore, Cole complements the positive meaning behind the track-overcoming one’s obstacles in life-due to Cole’s notability for rapping about positivity and realness. The Dr. Luke-produced instrumental features a sympathetic piano beat alongside a children’s choir in the song’s chorus. The addition of the choir adds a Gospel value to the track, aiding the song’s positive image. Released alongside the track, the Steve Cannon-directed music video sees Durk and Cole surrounded by children in a low-income neighborhood, playing into Durk’s newly founded Neighborhood Heroes Foundation. Expand +45 Share Ask us a question about this song Ask a question * What have the artists said about the song? Genius Answer1 contributor Definitely got J. Cole on “All My Life.” It’s just a rap that’s just showing you what I been going through. What I been doing lately. Trying to change how I am. Dr. Luke produced it. We were just trying to figure out like what’s the right person to put on it. ‘Cause it’s one of those songs where if it’s not the right person to do the second verse… I feel like Cole can bring the energy that I’m looking for to it. So, if it wasn’t J. Cole, it’d be [Kanye], but Ye, he tucked away somewhere. - Lil Durk, via XXL Have Lil Durk and J. Cole collaborated before? Genius Answer1 contributor No! “All My Life” marks the rappers' first collaboration together. Almost Healed (2023) Lil Durk 3. All My Life Obama* Bedtime Credits Featuring J. Cole Produced By Dr. Luke Written By Lil Durk, J. Cole, Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan OG, LunchMoney Lewis & Theron Thomas Recording Engineer Tyler Sheppard, Clint Gibbs & Kalani Thompson Distributor Sony Music Entertainment Label Only The Family & Alamo Records Phonographic Copyright ℗ Only The Family, Alamo Records & Sony Music Entertainment Mixing Engineer Șerban Ghenea Mastering Engineer Dale Becker Assistant Engineer Noah McCorkle, Katie Harvey, Brandon Hernandez, Fili Filizzola, Bryce Bordone, Nate Mingo & Grant Horton Video Editor Nolan Riddle Executive Producer Nolan Riddle Video Director Steve Cannon Release Date May 12, 2023 All My Life Translations Lil Durk - All My Life ft. J. Cole (Traducción al Español) by Genius Traducciones al Español & Lil Durk - All My Life ft. J. Cole (Tradução em Português) by Genius Brasil Traduções Tags RapConscious Hip-HopHip-Hop TugaPop RapEast CoastChicago RapHip-Hop Expand Comments Add a comment Symbolicate Contributor 8 days ago j cole went off on this, made me sad when he said “These days seein' rappers be dyin', way before they even gettin' they shine, I never even heard of lil' buddy till somebody murdered lil’ buddy” RIP to all of em' +68 alexborgen Contributor 8 days ago Cole on every feature: +64
REFREIN: als ik weer denk aan tijden van toen weet ik nu niet meer wat ik zou doen never nooit dat ik loop naast me schoen en soms weet ik ff niet hoe dat is leven het geeft je veel goeds maar met goed kom je kwaad tegemoet en je moet never denken dat ik ergens ben om te judgen hoe iemand het doet VERSE:
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The song sound like when you was struggling through the pain and then you made it out safe and sound
Say this world that We Be living in Not just Dirty But Yet Also Freezing cold
Gotta watch yo Back Gotta watch yo Front and side to side just like a cheat code
I'm living my life peacefully ppl hating on me that never met me. Ppl I don't like might actually be good fathers, good son's, good uncle's and good sister's or wives. I would never wish death or jail upon them. Ppl said I'd be dead by 25 I had to prove them wrong. Different kind of vibe no gun raps or drug hooks. That kind of music is killing our community. Liquor store in every urban neighborhood the government wants us to destroy ourselves. I put the liquor down ten years ago now I'm thinking clearer and I don't make bad decisions. Use your mind to make a profit and never do anything in anger. One love.
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Yes I like it
I making a remix thx for the this I’m rapping bout kids can do better instead of being on the streets
on my life
Can I use this beat? I'm an aspiring artist
Through all the bullshit i gotta keep goin
Got a son an a daughter so pain i cant show it
I invest in my fam so the money i aint blowin
Paranoid cuz my past so the pistol i tote it
I done did wrong but i had good intentions
Never worried bout no @ tag or mentions
I dnt chase clout i be mindin my business
Thats why im good in da suburbs and da trenches
I be tellin lil niggas gotta watch who hang wit
They act like they live yellin out gang shit
Then end up dead or locked over the same shit
Shit not a game better watch who you play with
Real tlk cut it out wit fake shit
Just cuz they do it thats copy an pastin
To a real og man that shit so basic
Less conversation and more compensation
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Thank you
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Did anyone see the livestream of lil durk with a rapper named Michaelacejackson who made the song and sang it to durk before this was released
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May I please use this for a cover 🥹🥹🔥🔥🔥
Yes
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I have to move forward
I love you so much ❤
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J. Cole]
Durkio told me he been on some positive shit, yeah, yeah
Lately, I just wanna show up and body some shit, yeah, yeah
Always been a lil' mathematician, lately, it's cash I'm gettin'
Got me losin' count of these bags, I've been movin' too fast
Hard times don't last, 'member when cops harassed
Talkin' out my ass, boy, you ain't shit but a bitch with a badge
[Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk]
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down)
All this time (All this time)
Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out)
They couldn't break me, they couldn't break mе (No, no)
They couldn't take me, thеy couldn't take me (No)
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down)
[Verse 1: Lil Durk]
I decided I had to finish
But the media called me a menace
I done sat with the mayor and politicians, I'm tryna change the image
You can't blame my past no more, I come from the trenches
Some said I'd never be a superstar, but I know I'm different (No, no, no)
I'm The Voice, but the system ain't give me a choice
Know some people that's still unemployed
I know a felon who tryna get FOID
Child support your only support
For a visit, I'm goin' through courts
Went to jail, they was chainin' me up
And you know that I'm famous as fuck
See how you gon' joke about stimulus?
But they really had came in the clutch
I know some kids wanna hurt theyself
Stop tryna take drugs, I refer to myself
Tryna better myself, tryna better my health but
[Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk, J. Cole]
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down)
All this time (All this time)
Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out)
They couldn't break me, they couldn't break me (No, no)
They couldn't take me, they couldn't take me (No)
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down, yeah)
[Verse 2: J. Cole]
First-generation ghetto nigga
Cole world, hello niggas
Made it out the city with my head on straight
Niggas keep shootin' up the lead out
Young Jordan Peele, gotta get out
And the shit that I spit out
Is a cheat code like I'm facin' a RICO
And how a nigga put a hit out
And another one, and, and another one
I got like a hundred of 'em
'Bout to lap niggas so they think they ahead of me
But I'm really in front of them
Now some of them fumblin' they bags
Fuckin' up the little crumbs that they had
A reminder to humble yourself
This shit could be gone in an instant
Me, I'm runnin' long distance, all pistons firin'
I been stuck between maybe retirin'
And feelin' like I'm just not hittin' my prime
These days seein' rappers be dyin'
Way before they even gettin' they shine
I never even heard of lil' buddy
'Til somebody murdered lil' buddy
Now I'm on the phone, searchin' lil' buddy name
Got to playin' his tunes
All day in my room, thinkin', "Damn
This shit wicked, to get they name buzzin'
Some niggas just gotta go lay in a tomb"
And media thirsty for clicks
I got a new rule
If you ain't never posted a rapper when he was alive
You can't post about him after he get hit
It's simple, it's the principle
On any tempo, I'm invincible
Don't even rap, I just vent to you
I rather that than an interview most days
Fuck 'em all like I'm goin' through a ho phase
Young nigga shoot out the whip like road rage
I pray all of my dawgs stay so paid
And the only thing that kill 'em is old age
[Chorus: Choir, Lil Durk]
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down)
All this time (All this time)
Never thought I would make it out (Never thought I'd make it out)
They couldn't break me, they couldn't break me (No, no)
They couldn't take me, they couldn't take me (No)
All my life (All my life)
They been tryin' to keep me down (They been tryna keep me down)
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“All My Life,” the J. Cole-accompanied track is the lead single to Lil Durk’s eighth full-length studio album, Almost Healed. The track’s warm melody and the addition of the choir in the chorus support the song’s positive purpose.
In the track, Durk speaks about the hardships and endeavors he’s come across throughout his career as a rapper and his life as a whole. J. Cole’s addition to the track adds a Hip-Hop feeling to the track’s harmonious value. Furthermore, Cole complements the positive meaning behind the track-overcoming one’s obstacles in life-due to Cole’s notability for rapping about positivity and realness.
The Dr. Luke-produced instrumental features a sympathetic piano beat alongside a children’s choir in the song’s chorus. The addition of the choir adds a Gospel value to the track, aiding the song’s positive image.
Released alongside the track, the Steve Cannon-directed music video sees Durk and Cole surrounded by children in a low-income neighborhood, playing into Durk’s newly founded Neighborhood Heroes Foundation.
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Genius Answer1 contributor
Definitely got J. Cole on “All My Life.” It’s just a rap that’s just showing you what I been going through. What I been doing lately. Trying to change how I am. Dr. Luke produced it. We were just trying to figure out like what’s the right person to put on it. ‘Cause it’s one of those songs where if it’s not the right person to do the second verse… I feel like Cole can bring the energy that I’m looking for to it. So, if it wasn’t J. Cole, it’d be [Kanye], but Ye, he tucked away somewhere.
- Lil Durk, via XXL
Have Lil Durk and J. Cole collaborated before?
Genius Answer1 contributor
No! “All My Life” marks the rappers' first collaboration together.
Almost Healed (2023)
Lil Durk
3.
All My Life
Obama*
Bedtime
Credits
Featuring
J. Cole
Produced By
Dr. Luke
Written By
Lil Durk, J. Cole, Dr. Luke, Rocco Did It Again!, Ryan OG, LunchMoney Lewis & Theron Thomas
Recording Engineer
Tyler Sheppard, Clint Gibbs & Kalani Thompson
Distributor
Sony Music Entertainment
Label
Only The Family & Alamo Records
Phonographic Copyright ℗
Only The Family, Alamo Records & Sony Music Entertainment
Mixing Engineer
Șerban Ghenea
Mastering Engineer
Dale Becker
Assistant Engineer
Noah McCorkle, Katie Harvey, Brandon Hernandez, Fili Filizzola, Bryce Bordone, Nate Mingo & Grant Horton
Video Editor
Nolan Riddle
Executive Producer
Nolan Riddle
Video Director
Steve Cannon
Release Date
May 12, 2023
All My Life Translations
Lil Durk - All My Life ft. J. Cole (Traducción al Español) by Genius Traducciones al Español & Lil Durk - All My Life ft. J. Cole (Tradução em Português) by Genius Brasil Traduções
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Symbolicate
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8 days ago
j cole went off on this, made me sad when he said “These days seein' rappers be dyin', way before they even gettin' they shine, I never even heard of lil' buddy till somebody murdered lil’ buddy” RIP to all of em'
+68
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8 days ago
Cole on every feature:
+64
People don't come to instrumental videos to have someone put the original lyrics on it ya dope
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REFREIN:
als ik weer denk aan tijden van toen
weet ik nu niet meer wat ik zou doen
never nooit dat ik loop naast me schoen
en soms weet ik ff niet hoe
dat is leven het geeft je veel goeds
maar met goed kom je kwaad tegemoet
en je moet never denken dat ik ergens ben
om te judgen hoe iemand het doet
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