Life is Good In The 808
808 Vibes: Embracing the Good Life, Aloha Spirit, and Island Bliss
Lyrics
Life is good in the 808
Expressing that life is enjoyable in the 808 area (possibly referring to Hawaii's area code).
Life is good like I ain't awake
Life is good, feeling content and carefree as if still in a dreamlike state.
Life is good that's why they hate
Life is good, and the speaker acknowledges that some people dislike their positive state.
Lucky we living in the 808
Emphasizing the fortunate aspect of living in the 808 area.
Life is good in the 808
Reiteration of the positive sentiments about life in the 808 and the luck of living there.
Life is good like I ain't awake
-Life is good that's why they hate
-Lucky we living in the 808
-My life is good like it's illegal
Comparing the speaker's good life to something almost too good to be true or illegal.
I swear happy syndrome with my people
Referencing a happy atmosphere and connection with the speaker's community.
Spread love aloha everyday
Encouraging the spreading of love and expressing a sense of gratitude.
I'm not high that's hi everyday
Play on words, stating not being high but enjoying life with a positive 'hi' everyday greeting.
You want to fight please not today
Rejecting conflict or negativity, choosing a positive attitude.
I'm blessed to the Max
Feeling extremely blessed, drawing a comparison to Holloway, possibly a local reference.
Like Holloway
Referencing Max Holloway, a successful fighter, to emphasize feeling blessed.
Everybody going hiking today
Highlighting the popular activity of hiking in the speaker's community.
Chill at the sunset beach
Describing the leisurely enjoyment of the sunset beach till late hours.
Till it's late
-Spicy Tuna Lilikoi juice
Mentioning local delicacies, the beach scene, and a desire to surf without wanting to move.
Don't forget the rice and the booze
-North Shore got booties and boobs
-I really want to surf but I don't want to move
-Watch the tourist take silly pictures
Observing tourists taking pictures and expressing contentment with the speaker's lifestyle.
I'd do the same if I didn't live here
-Feels good this is my career
-My only problem is eating and drinking beer
Humorous remark about the only problem being eating and drinking beer.
Life is good in the 808
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the positivity and luck of living in the 808.
Life is good like I ain't awake
-Life is good that's why they hate
-Lucky we living in the 808
-Life is good in the 808
-Life is good like I ain't awake
-Life is good that's why they hate
-Lucky we living in the 808
-If you left the islands put your hands up
Encouraging a sense of belonging for those from or returning to the islands, promoting a happy life.
If you came back home
-Put your hands up
-I been traveling
-But the weather never get better
-Move here if you want to live happily ever after
-If you left the islands put your hands up
-If you came back home
-Put your hands up
-I been traveling
-But the weather never get better
-Move here right now we party over here
-We chillin everyday
Expressing daily routines, struggles, and aspirations, with a belief in future success.
We hustle everyday
-We struggle everyday
-Everyday everyday
-We smiling everyday
-We loving everyday
-We gonna make it one day one day
-It was all a dream
Referencing the journey from a dream to reality, overcoming doubters, and gaining recognition.
Now everybody look at me
-Those who doubted me
-Are looking up to me
-They say we crazy now they praise me
-808 stand up put your motha hands up
-Life is good in the 808
Final repetition of the chorus, reaffirming the positivity and fortune of living in the 808.
Life is good like I ain't awake
-Life is good that's why they hate
-Lucky we living in the 808
-Life is good in the 808
-Life is good like I ain't awake
-Life is good that's why they hate
-Lucky we living in the 808
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