Live My Life Alone

T.I. · Other Songs - T.I.

Living,

Just ain't what it was in the beginning,

And if you love me, you could feel what I'm feeling,

Filled with agony, and misery, but I'm dealing,

And somehow rebuilding,

(Yeah)



What work for me, don't work for you,

What bring joy to me, bring hurt to you,

What's best for me, ain't best for you,

So it's all that I, have left to do,

And I know you think, I'm selfish too.

Sooo...



Alone I stand in the dark, right behind this microphone,

Tried to pick up all the pieces to my broken heart,

to decide what's right and wrong,

When the people that you love are gone, when this house is just not a home,

I know that I ain't gunna be happy with nobody else,

I'd rather live my life alone,

I guess I live my life alone,



Leaving,

Makes more sense than fighting every evening,

All these arguments about nothing, yelling and screaming,

And you would rather be without me, or so it's seeming,

Or am I dreaming?



What work for me, don't work for you,

What bring joy to me, bring hurt to you,

What's best for me, ain't best for you,

So it's all that I, have left to do,

And I know you think, I'm selfish too.

Sooo...



Alone I stand in the dark, right behind this microphone,

Tried to pick up all the pieces to my broken heart,

to decide what's right and wrong,

When the people that you love are gone, when this house is just not a home,

I know that I ain't gunna be happy with nobody else,

I'd rather live my life alone,

I guess I live my life alone,



Born alone,

Life live, die alone,

Fall in love, break-up cry alone,

I lie alone,

In bed by myself,

I might as well,

Break up outta here,

Invite her here,

Blank out kill the bitch,

And go to jail,

I don't give a shit,

This empty house, I can't live in it,

So I put you out my misery,

This how I feel, until she right here with me,

And then I tell her, look at what you did to me,

Get down and beg her, to stay right here with me,

Because the pain too severe for me,

I said the pains too severe for me.



Alone I stand in the dark, right behind this microphone,

Tried to pick up all the pieces to my broken heart,

to decide what's right and wrong,

When the people that you love are gone, when this house is just not a home,

I know that I ain't gunna be happy with nobody else,

I'd rather live my life alone,

I guess I live my life alone.

Live My Life Alone

T.I.'s "Live My Life Alone" stands as a defining track from his solo career, blending his signature trap-influenced hip-hop style with introspective lyricism. Released during a period where he solidified his status as a leading figure in Southern hip-hop, the song explores themes of isolation and self-reliance, reflecting the pressures of fame and the desire for personal freedom. The recording showcases his ability to deliver complex verses over a moody, atmospheric beat, characteristic of the mid-to-late 2010s era of trap music. As a standalone release, the track highlights his versatility beyond his earlier work with Young Money, offering a mature perspective on life's challenges that resonated with fans and critics alike. It remains a notable example of his discography that prioritizes emotional depth over commercial radio formulas.