"Life Goes On" is a song by American rapper Lil Baby featuring fellow American rappers Gunna and Lil Uzi Vert from the former's debut studio album Harder Than Ever (2018). The song was written by the artists alongside producers Pi'erre Bourne and Quay Global.
| "Life Goes On" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Lil Baby featuring Gunna and Lil Uzi Vert | |
| from the album Harder Than Ever | |
| Released | May 18, 2018 |
| Length | 4:07 |
| Label |
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| Songwriter(s) | |
| Producer(s) | Quay Global |
Composition
editThe song sees the rappers delivering boastful lyrics about their lifestyles. Lil Baby uses his signature melodic flow as he sing-raps about his popularity and having many prostitutes. The next verse is performed by Gunna, while Lil Uzi Vert performs an eight-line verse about having prostitutes in different cities and their Patek Philippe SA.[1]
Critical reception
editThe song received generally favorable reviews from critics. Israel Daramola of Spin wrote the song was especially one of the "solid records" from Harder Than Ever.[2] Kenan Draughorne of HipHopDX cited the song as an example in which "subtle melodies in his delivery elevate his blistering flow to another level", adding that "Lil Uzi Vert and Gunna contribute impressive verses as well".[3]
Charts
edit| Chart (2018) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot 100[4] | 74 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[5] | 36 |
Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Canada (Music Canada)[6] | Platinum | 80,000‡ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[7] | Silver | 200,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[8] | 2× Platinum | 2,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
edit- ^ Goddard, Kevin (May 18, 2018). "Lil Baby Recruits Gunna & Lil Uzi Vert For "Life Goes On"". HotNewHipHop.
- ^ Daramola, Israel (May 25, 2018). "Lil Baby's Harder Than Ever Justifies His Sudden Fame". Spin.
- ^ Draughorne, Kenan (May 31, 2018). "Review: Lil Baby Validates His Buzz With Debut "Harder Than Ever"". HipHopDX.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Lil Baby Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Canadian single certifications – Lil Baby – Life Goes On". Music Canada.
- ^ "British single certifications – Lil Baby/Gunna/Lil Uzi Vert – Life Goes On". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved December 15, 2023.
- ^ "American single certifications – Lil Baby – Life Goes On". Recording Industry Association of America.