This Ring
17. Tech N9ne Lyrics

Da da da da da da da, da da da da da da
The anticipation builds as the wedding ceremony begins

Da da da da, Come on
Encouragement to continue with the ceremony

Do you,
Asking the groom if he is willing to marry his bride

Take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband
Will you marry this man and be faithful to him

In sickness and in health
Will you support him through both good times and bad times

For richer or for poorer
Will you stand by him regardless of financial circumstances

For better or for worse
Will you be there for him in both happy and challenging times

Til death do you part? "I do"
Are you committed to stay with him until death separates you

Take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife
Asking the bride if she is willing to marry her groom

From the words of a patriot
Using the perspective of a patriotic individual

"I often fear that the sins in my past Will come back to haunt me But the consequenses are more than I can bare"
Expressing the fear of past mistakes and the heavy burden of consequences

I feel that shit
Identifying with the emotions and struggles described

This piece right here Is about what comes with fame And the struggle to keep family within a family
The song explores the challenges of fame and the desire to maintain family unity

I give you......This Ring
The song is presented as an offering, symbolized by a ring

This ring Got me a top notch Straight hot fox We sought rocks And the Ewok Slot Was caught
The ring represents the glamorous lifestyle and the pursuit of attractive partners

Got dropped two Playing hopscotch On the block Ought not twat plot Yo for hops knot I brought dots
Engaging in risky behavior and encountering obstacles, but being prepared to overcome them

This ring Helped me remain sane No dame games Came from bane To a changed man
The ring served as a source of stability, leading to personal growth and transformation

No cane thang Refrain from gang bang Slang a praying brain Reigns family fame Then came pain
Rejecting harmful activities and focusing on family and spiritual values, but experiencing hardship

Say hello to TECH N9NE
Introducing himself as Tech N9ne

Everybody want to be down with a nigga
Expressing how everyone wants to associate with him

Women get a whiff of the money Thinking of taking it from me
Women are attracted to his wealth and may try to take advantage of him

They get up in the club Giving the love Throwin the pussy Full of liquor and bud
Women in clubs show affection and engage in sexual behavior while under the influence

Booty hopping around up in the MO
Women are dancing and moving provocatively in the club

Get to looking around Every ho want to lick a nigga low
Every woman in the club wants to engage in sexual activities with him

Infatuated With niggas with dough Get 'em in the sack And try to make 'em let it go
Women are infatuated with wealthy men and try to manipulate them into giving them money or favors

Tech N9ne Be autographing bitches In front of rappin niggas Who think of having figures
Tech N9ne signs autographs for women, making other men jealous

They get to grapping triggas They can't imagine villians When they come back and get us We get to whacking niggas
Tech N9ne deals with dangerous individuals in the music industry and is prepared to defend himself and his team

I ain't never wanted no parts of this I don't ever want to break Another heart for this
Tech N9ne regrets the negative consequences his fame has on relationships and doesn't want to cause more heartbreak

Why the Devil gotta make it Why the Lord gotta make something that'll kill Something so marvelous
Questioning why there are negative consequences associated with something extraordinary like his talent and success

This ring Brings demeaning Demons in G-strings Songs we sing Make 'em fiend semen And green things Clinging Dreaming Thinking of being Miss Thing With this ring
The ring attracts negative influences and temptations, leading to objectification of women and lust

But if i wasn't Tech N9ne Bitches wouldn't even want to be with Tech N9ne If I did no music Then would you respect mine This wedding band and music draws a line Between Life and Tech N9ne
Tech N9ne ponders if women would still be interested in him without his fame and success in music, recognizing the boundary between his personal life and his public persona as an artist

This ring Was supposed to protect a nigga Best for niggas Who couldn't stop having sex With bitches
The ring was intended to protect him from the temptations of promiscuity

Bless the Mrs. Who stress to kiss us Even though we spend on Checks with strippers Obsessed with clitorises
Acknowledging the support and love of his wife, despite his financial indulgences and sexual desires

This ring Made a nigga feel macho Cry fo Lie fo Die fo My ho
The ring gave him a false sense of masculinity, leading him to deceive and be unfaithful to his partner

Nigga I go face Diablo With a hostile gospel If I can't have tres or cuatro Little vatos Imma let a lot flow
He is willing to confront any challenge or threat with determination and aggression if he can't have multiple sexual partners

What the sell Up in Osco Up a nostril
References to drug use and the consequences of addiction

That sound like Tech N9ne Nigga where the weed Where the muthafucking Blow And the hoes (yes yes) Next to me Is Ectasy Asking me if i want to roll (yes yes)
Describing a lifestyle of drug use, partying, and casual sex

Bitches never gave a fuck about a fling Make's it exciting When a married nigga want to fuck around And a bitch know he down for a fling (yes yes)
Women are attracted to the thrill of engaging in a fling with a married man who is open to casual affairs

I've been tested And a lot of times Been invested Didn't know this Tech shit Would constantly Get a nigga molested
He has faced numerous challenges and temptations in his career and didn't expect the negative impact it would have on his personal life

Been aproached by some of the best tricks In the game And they came strong But I hanged on To this ring And I hope my son don't sing the same song
He has been pursued by attractive and skilled women in the industry, but he has remained faithful to his commitment symbolized by the ring, and hopes his son won't face the same struggles

Quincy J told me Super stars are good providers But 2 times outta 10 When we on tour Family's not besides us
Quincy J advised him that famous individuals can provide well for their families, but often struggle to spend quality time with them due to touring and work commitments

What Can a nigga do When he make ends Add more to the time they spend While he make ends Everything else breaking And the bond at the house May end
He questions what he can do to balance his career and family life, as he wants to support his loved ones financially while also nurturing their relationships

And your wifey steadily yellin bout quality time And you think With all the fame and fortune Shit outta be fine
His wife consistently expresses the need for more quality time together, and he realizes that fame and wealth alone aren't enough to satisfy her

But what happens when The divorce papers just gotta be signed And you lose half And your children 'cause you gotta be N9ne
He contemplates the potential consequences of a failed marriage, including the loss of assets and custody of his children due to his lifestyle

I want to relaxe wit 'em And spend time to the maximum But if silence is golden Then me making noise is platinum
He desires to spend quality time with his family, but his career and public persona demand attention and noise

I gotta be Tech And Daddy and Hubby But music Women mixed with family's ugly
He feels torn between his roles as a successful artist, a father, and a husband, recognizing the difficult dynamics that emerge when music and relationships intersect

I know and you know That hell will be Hot for a nigga's infidelity
He acknowledges the consequences of infidelity and the potential torment it can bring in the afterlife

But until then God forgive me for any Promises that I broke Family Can I be Forgiven For all the Liquor and weed that I smoked
He seeks forgiveness from God for his shortcomings and for his indulgences in substance abuse

When I succeed Will I cope? Will I still breathe without both?
He wonders how he will handle success and if he can find fulfillment without his vices

This ring Tech N9ne I dunno But when I go I'm leavin out DOPE!
He doesn't have all the answers, but he aims to leave a lasting and impactful legacy through his music