It's All the Way Live

Coolio

About It's All the Way Live

"It's All the Way Live (Now)" is a song by American rapper Coolio. It was released in May 1996 as the lead single to the Eddie soundtrack. The song became Coolio's fifth top-40 single and his fourth to achieve at least a gold certification from the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies. The song sampled "It's All the Way Live" by funk band Lakeside, his second single to both sample and take the name from a Lakeside song after his 1994 hit, "Fantastic Voyage". Despite being one of Coolio's biggest hits, the song did not appear on his 2001 Tommy Boy Records Greatest Hits compilation. This was due to the fact Hollywood Records, who released the Eddie soundtrack, owned the rights to the song. 


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2011
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Now I've seen places and faces
And things you ain't never thought about thinkin'
If you ain't peeped then you must be drinkin' and smokin'
Pretending that you're loc'in but you're broken, let me get you open
Now little Timmy got his diploma and little Jimmy got life
And Tamika 'round the corner just took her first hit off the pipe
The other homie shot the other homie and ran off with his money
And when the other homies heard about it they thought that it was funny
But who's the dummy, 'cause, now you done lost the hustler
A down-ass brother done been replaced by a buster
And though I got love for ya, I know I can't trust ya
'Cause my crew is rollin' Hummers and your crew is rollin' dusters
And just because of that you act like you don't like the brother no more
I guess that's just the way it goes
I ain't tryin' to preach, I believe I can reach
But your mind ain't prepared, I'll see you when you get there

I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

More temptation than faith, I guess we livin' for the day
I seen a man get swept off his feet, by a boy with an AK
The situation so twisted everybody gettin' lifted
I'm just tryin' to take care of my kids and handle my business
'Cause it way too serious so you gotta pay close attention
So you don't get caught slippin' when they come and do all the gettin'
Life is a big game so you gotta play it with a big heart
Some of us gotta run a little faster 'cause we gotta later start
I'd be a fool to surrender when I know I can be a contender
If everybody's a sinner then everybody can be a winner
No matter your rag color, deep down we all brothers
And regardless of the time, somebody up there still love us
I'ma scuffle and struggle until I'm breathless and weak
I done strived my whole life to make it to the mountain peak
Always keep reaching sure to grab on to something
I'll be there when you get there waitin' with the sounds bumpin'

I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

You need to loosen up and live a little
And if you got kids let them know how you feelin'
For your own sake give a little
Oh, you don't want to hear that, you busy tryna stack
And keep up with the Joneses, takin' advantage of your own
The realest homies that you've been knowing for the longest
But some ain't missing a good thing until it's gone
Could have built an empire if not for the jealousy that divides us
We prefer to keep our eyes shut 'til it's right
When there's something involved that we desire
So hold your head up high if your're poor and righteous
I know times seem strife, and problems seem endless
But at the times of despair we gotta pull ourselves together
And if you feel you're out of the game then you need to get back in it
'Cause nothing worse than a quitter
You gotta face responsibility one day, my brother
So wrap up your pity and turn it to ambition
And put your vehicle in 'drive' and stop by my side

I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there
I'll see you when you get there
If you ever get there
See you when you get there

As we walk down the road of our destiny
And the time comes to choose which shall it be
The wide and crooked, or the straight and narrow
We got one voice to give and one life to live
Stand up for something or lie down in your game
Listen to the song that we sing
It's up to you to make it big
I guess I'll see you when you see me

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Coolio

Artis Leon Ivey Jr. (born August 1, 1963), better known by the stage name Coolio, is an American Grammy Award-winning musician, rapper, actor, and record producer. He is best known for the song "Gangsta's Paradise", and the theme song for Kenan & Kel, a Nickelodeon show from 1996 to 2000. more »

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Written by: CHERRELLE NORTON, FREDERICK E. LEWIS, JAMES B. MOORE

Lyrics © ACORN PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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11 facts about this song

Release Date
- "It's All the Way Live" was initially released in 1994 as part of the soundtrack for the film "A Low Down Dirty Shame".
Collaboration
- This is a crossover song created by American rapper Coolio and the funk band Lakeside.
Original Creators
- The original version of the song was released by Lakeside in 1978 from their album "Shot of Love".
Chart Performance
- Interestingly, Coolio's version of the song charted higher than the original, reaching #6 on the Billboard Rhythmic Top 40 charts.
Genre
- The song is a blend of hip-hop and funk music, creating a unique sound.
Themes
- It features typical rap themes of the '90s, with mentions of partying, hanging out with friends, and enjoying life originally done by Lakeside in a fun, upbeat manner.
Sampling
- Coolio's "It's All the Way Live" is essentially a rap remix of Lakeside's funk song, showcasing the artist's love for old-school R&B and funk.
Reception
- While it did not receive the same level of success as Coolio's "Gangsta's Paradise", the song has been praised for its catchy beats and nostalgic callbacks to classic funk music.
Music Video
- The music video of the song has a basketball theme, with Coolio and other participants seen rocking throwback Los Angeles Lakers jerseys.
Album Appearance
- Besides appearing in the film’s soundtrack, the song is also included in Coolio's 1995 album "Gangsta's Paradise".
Live Performance
- To this day, the song remains a staple part of Lakeside's and Coolio's live performances.

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