DMX

My Life

Unveiling Life's Grit: DMX's Raw Reflections in 'My Life'
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Lyrics

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Expression of contemplation or hesitation.

'Cause it's all (grrr)

The growling sound may indicate intensity or frustration. Refers to ongoing events in the narrator's life.

Goin' on, in my life

Confirmation that events are happening in the narrator's life.


Earl Simmons, AKA The Dawg (what)

Introduction of the artist's real name, emphasizing authenticity.

Gettin' down for real and goin' hard

Commitment to genuine and intense expression in life.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

This is my life and I'ma live it how I wanna live it

Declaration of autonomy and a determination to live life on one's terms.

Motherfuckers want it? Fuck it, come and get it

Defiance against those who challenge the narrator's way of life.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

Check it out yo, give me at least three feet

Request for personal space to avoid conflict.

Or end up stinkin', leakin' in the street (what)

Warning about potential violent consequences for invading personal space.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

I wanna be able to teach you Blood

Desire to guide and educate someone affiliated with the narrator.

Wanna be able to sit down and eat with you cuz

Wish to share a meal and build a personal connection.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

I go through what I go through so you don't have to

Enduring personal hardships to spare others from similar struggles.

You should be glad to have the worst statue

Highlighting the value of learning from difficult experiences.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life) Get up

Encouragement to rise and face challenges in life.

There it is, my dreams, my fears

Reference to the narrator's dreams and fears.

My words that constantly fall on deaf ears (what)

Frustration at not being heard or understood.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

Forgive me father for I have sinned (yeah)

Request for forgiveness for past wrongdoings.

Cleanse my soul, I'm ready to win, let's begin (please)

Expressing readiness for a fresh start and success.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

Please give me the strength to rebuke the devil

Plea for strength to resist negative influences.

Give me the speech, show the word that's heard on all levels (alright)

Request for the ability to spread a positive message widely.

('Cause it's all goin on in my life)

Reiteration of the ongoing events in the narrator's life.

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Expression of affirmation or acknowledgment.


('Cause it's all) 'Cause it's all

Reiteration of ongoing events in the narrator's life with emphasis.

(Goin' on) What's goin' on? (In my life)

Possibly rhetorical question about the current state of affairs in the narrator's life.

This is my life

Claiming ownership and asserting control over one's life.

This is my life

Repetition emphasizing the narrator's control over their life.

('Cause it's all) 'Cause it's all

Reiteration of ongoing events with emphasis.

What's goin' on? (In my life) In my life

Repetition highlighting the narrator's personal experience.

This is my life (oh, this all is my life, live my life, yeah)

Affirmation and ownership of the narrator's life experiences.

This is my life, this is my life

Repetition asserting control over the narrator's life.

Life of mine, livin' the life of crime, argh

Acknowledgment of a life involving criminal activities.


That's what's up, baby

Confirmation of authenticity and sincerity in the narrator's life.

Ain't nothin' fake about this

Assertion that there is nothing fake or deceptive in the narrator's life.

It's my motherfuckin' life

Final declaration of ownership and pride in the narrator's life.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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