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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
T.I.
Lead Vocals
USHER
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Christopher Gholson
Songwriter
Clifford Harris
Songwriter
Ricco Barrino
Songwriter
Usher Raymond IV
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bradley Horne
Recording Engineer
Chris Gehringer
Mastering Engineer
Darryl Morris
Assistant Recording Engineer
Drumma Boy
Producer
Elliott Carter
Recording Engineer
Ray Seay
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
T.I., drop
Ursher, baby
[Verse 2]
Hey, hey, hey what's happenin' e'rybody?
I hope they get my good side
You know I gotta look good when I walk out the house
You know I know the camera's followin'
I know they takin' pictures, right drama?
Hey, hey man, you watch it, I live it, you dig that?
Y'all sit back, relax, get some popcorn
Man, I'ma make it a good show, you dig that?
It's gonna make a hell of a movie, huh?
[Verse 3]
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it
Where I walk they follow, I talk, they holler
Just here for your amusement
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I'm living
You're waitin' for me to lose it
I'm guess I'm just here for your amusement
[Verse 4]
Ay, the price of fame I think I paid
Want my change
I done gave everything in my possession
For my seconds on the stage
For my name up in lights
And multi-million record sales
I done gave up my life
Can't get a moment to myself
[Verse 5]
When alone, I ask myself
Is it worth it? I ain't perfect
Neither's anybody else
But I think my kids deserve
To be with daddy out in public
Without all the interruptions
When the lies and gossip's published
I'm the topic of discussion
[Verse 6]
Then I stay in trouble
Just to show these suckers I ain't lost it
I'd do it all again
That's the funny thing about it
I ain't playin', boy, I'm 'bout it
Will I change? Boy, I doubt it
I done been a lot of things
I ain't never been a coward
[Verse 7]
See the paparazzi crowded
All around me now
Same **** who was dissin'
Wanna pound like I'm senile
Showered with support
From my adoring fans
They hear T.I.'s arrested
They like, here we go again
[Verse 8]
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it
Where I walk they follow, I talk, they holler
Just here for your amusement
My life your entertainment
You watch it while I'm living
You're waitin' for me to lose it
I guess I'm just here for your amusement
[Verse 9]
Ay, you've seen it all before, guys
Know how the story goes
It's like Tupac never died
Sit back, enjoy the show
You see the shit that scares you senseless
I done live through it
Knew the risk and the consequences
And I still do it
[Verse 10]
And then I'm so fresh
Dem **** mildewy
Not just an actor by profession
Pimp, I live movies
Dat's why they whisper
When they see me
Point and stare at me
'Cause they just wanna live through me, vicariously
[Verse 11]
Fashion Week in Paris
We party like a rockstar
Get blown by a top model
Till she catch lockjaw
Got the dough you get a year
Stashed in my sock drawer
Showed you the troubles
And the struggles of an outlaw
[Verse 12]
Top dog would not fall
I am not y'all
Couple pages out your calendar
And I'm out, y'all
Kid, listen, pay attention
You don't wanna be me
It's safer to watch it on T.V.
[Verse 13]
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it
Where I walk they follow, I talk, they holler
Just here for your amusement
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I'm living
You're waitin' for me to lose it
I guess I'm just here for your amusement
[Verse 14]
'Cause T, I don't think it would even matter (Me)
Workin' a nine to (Five)
Would it be better?
I mean, be honest, would you care to gossip about me?
Not likely, I guess that's just the way that it goes
('Cause I know) See, I could be somewhere, out keeping it cool
(And you're told) Almost anything instead of the truth
Y'all know more than I do, it's breaking news to me, too
Easy killer, y'all know that ain't how I move, ooh
[Verse 15]
He said then she said (What?)
I did what with that? (Who?)
No, not me I said (Not me)
She gave me no head (Ooh)
Won't get me again (Hey)
I pleaded the fifth (Hey)
I know better than to ever talk during the film
Man, them flashing lights can blind your eyesight
To when you can't see what's wrong from right
Well, shawty, till you walk a mile in my shoes
And understand this is who I am
(That's right)
[Verse 16]
Usher, I completely concur, life can be such a blur
Obviously we prefer our privacy, but instead, we endure
Yes sir, don't expect nothin' less than me
'Cause it's gon' probably be this way until the death of me
Prefer the hustle and the lady on my arm now
Plus all my kids and my moms, I'ma calm down
And yo, we doin' just fine as the time just flying
Live one headline at a time
[Verse 17]
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I live it
Where I walk they follow, I talk, they holler
Just here for your amusement
My life, your entertainment
You watch it while I'm living
You're waitin' for me to lose it
I guess I'm just here for your amusement
Written by: C. Harris, Christopher Gholson, Usher Raymond IV