Back 2 Life (Live It Up)

Sean Kingston

About Back 2 Life (Live It Up)

"Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" is a song by American recording artist Sean Kingston, featuring vocals from American rapper, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur T. I. The song was released on June 5, 2012 as the lead single from Kingston's third studio album, Back 2 Life.


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Steady, are you ready?
Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

Goin’ through a dark place, dark time
And I couldn’t even see the light (light)
Had my back up against the wall
I was feelin’ like do or die (die)
But what don’t kill me make me stronger
I know it’s gonna be alright (alright)
So we celebratin’ here tonight (tonight)
Yea we celebratin’ life tonight

The time is now
Gotta make it count
So before we die
Let’s go all out

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

All the tears and all of the prayers
Every single one of y’all showed me (showed me)
So the love I’m givin’ back to y’all
Is bigger than the whole country
From England, to Japan, to Jamaica
To right down to MIA
We don’t stop, we go hard
Let’s get it in cause we young and free

The time is now
Gotta make it count
So before we die
Let’s go all out

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

Here’s the king!

OK, them suckas tried to bury me
Jesus had to carry me
Middle finger to the reaper, nigga ain’t no scarin’ me
Apparently, you don’t understand who I am (who I am)
It’s trouble man, hundred grand in my pants
Whippin’ dropheads hardtops fit to sell Maybach’s
Maserati’s, Ferrari’s, that money I don’t play by
Presidents stop me, imagine if I stay down
Still shinin’ on them make them haters pull they shades out
When tragedy strikes, I struck back
Lookin’ for me to roll over and die
Who does that?
Left a nigga for dead, come back to life
I guess this is me ballin’ in the afterlife
Let’s get it

Back to life, back to reality
Back to life, back to reality

We gotta live it up (up up up up)
Champagne in my cup (cup cup cup cup)
DJ turn it up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Yea we gotta live it up (up up up up)
You know we don’t give a what (what what what what)
So till my time’s up (up up up up)
Bring me back 2 life, back 2 life
Back 2 life

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Sean Kingston

Kisean Anderson (born February 3, 1990), better known by his stage name Sean Kingston, is a Jamaican American rapper, singer and songwriter. He pursued a music career and debuted in 2007 with the album Sean Kingston. more »

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Written by: NELLEE HOOPER, CLAUDE KELLY, CLIFFORD HARRIS, JACOB ELISHA LUTTRELL, JONATHAN ROTEM, MARTY JAMES, SIMON LAW, TREVOR ROMEO, CARON WHEELER, KISEAN ANDERSON

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10 facts about this song

Artist Background
Sean Kingston is a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, rapper and producer with an array of popular songs. Born Kisean Anderson, he adopted the stage name "Sean Kingston" as a tribute to Kingston, Jamaica, where he spent part of his childhood.
Song Title
"Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" is one of Sean Kingston's hit songs. He named the song as a statement of triumph after a painful chapter in his life.
Released Date and Album
This song was released in September 2012 as the second single from Kingston's third studio album named "Back 2 Life."
Inspirational Lyrics
This particular track contains lyrics about overcoming adversity and appreciating life, which could be interpreted as Kingston expressing his gratitude for surviving a near-fatal jet-skiing accident in 2011.
Features an Iconic Rapper
"Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" features T.I., a renowned rapper from America. This collaboration added a different touch to the song, presenting a blend of Kingston’s Carribean infused pop and T.I.’s southern rap style.
Song's Premise
The song chronicles Kingston's well-publicized depression and recovery following the accident. It signifies his resilience and determination to get back to life and live it to the fullest.
Musical Influence
Kingston is known for mixing reggae with R&B and pop elements in his music. "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" showcases Kingston’s unique style with its upbeat tempo and catchy chorus.
Music Video
The music video for "Back 2 Life (Live It Up)" was directed by Benny Boom. It features Sean Kingston and T.I. partying and living it up, fully encapsulating the song's message of celebrating life after overcoming adversity.
Samples a Classic Song
The track samples Soul II Soul's 1989 classic hit "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". This is why the track carries the same title, albeit without the brackets and numerical style of the original title.
Personal Connection
This song carries a significant personal connection for Sean Kingston, since it represents his victorious return to the music scene after a life-threatening accident. His warrior spirit can be felt in every verse, making it special not only to him but also to his fans.

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