Released: 2023
“All The Way Live” by Metro Boomin, featuring Future and Lil Uzi Vert, is a hip-hop anthem dedicated to the continual hustle and resilience of these artists in their everyday life. Drawing inspiration from the superhero theme of ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, the song metaphorically explores the pressures of maintaining a public image while navigating personal struggles.
The phrase “type of time you on” is popular lingo in the hip-hop community, asking what mindset or vibe a person is currently experiencing. The repeated line “All the way live” shows the rap artists’ commitment to living their life to the fullest, no matter the circumstances, emphasizing their relentless grind 365 days a year, seven days a week.
Lines like “Shave my back against the wall (wall), I can’t find no flaw (flaw, flaw)” and “The world’s in my hand, got powers my palm (in my palm)” underscore the artists’ resilience and determination to triumph over hardships. Much like Spider-Man, they are setting themselves up as superheroes who continue to push forward despite adversity.
The verses “Got no time for minglin’, my senses tingling” reflect the constant state of alertness required in their profession and personal lives, relating it to Spider-Man’s famous ‘spider-sense’. The line “But if I take my mask off, I blend in” resonates deeply as it hints at the duality of their public persona and private self, a common struggle for many celebrities.
The phrase “My gang, we The Avengers” bolsters the superhero metaphor, with the artists viewing their crew as a formidable team. They equate their opulence and success to having superpowers like “Solitaries, like Venom” and talk about the expensive high-performance vehicles they obtain as a result of their success, reinforcing their status in the rap game.
The closing lines “You know we’re supposed to catch the bad guys right? I always do, usually” wrap it up by re-emphasizing the superhero motif, portraying the artists’ constant exertion to rise above negativity and their dedication to achieving excellence in their craft.
