Champion
Ace Hood/Jazmine Sullivan/Rick Ross Lyrics


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People said I wouldn't make it, that I'd never get to the top
There was nothing they could say that would make me stop
So I had to keep pushing through the pain and the tears
All the things I've been through is why I'm standing here

That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
They was wrong, this the song of a champion
That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Let me see your hands up if you a champion

Coming up I use to watch TV look up at the screen
Then look at my mama tell her ma that's gon' be me
She said son you gon' be great, I knew it from the start
Your daddy was a poet that's how he captured my heart

It's in my blood, you ask me why I keep it real
Like talkin' in the flow asking how a nigga feel
Imagine how it feels
Waking up to nothing is enough to give you chills

Waking up to nothing is enough to make you kill
Enough to bring your daughter on a heist, unreal
You said you gotta song living life unreal
That's why I put my life in every song I kill, sing it girl

That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
They was wrong, this the song of a champion
That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Let me see your hands up if you a champion

I had a job too, niggas so what?
You haters make me laugh, how you hatin' so much?
Go head and do the math, watch the numbers add up
Picture me and Khaled rollin' to the Grammys, messed up
Keep running to The Runners when it's time to make a

I'm gunning at you suckas who ain't tryna feel this shit
[Incomprehensible] blastin' out a niggas whip
Throwing up a peace sign to all my hustlas on the strip
Top down in the Chevy yeah, you know I keep it pimpin'

And my pistol heavy, niggas know that ain't slippin'
Know that I'm on the grind, niggas know that ain't slippin'
My faith is on the line so you know I ain't slippin'
You trippin' and that's why

That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
They was wrong, this the song of a champion
That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Let me see your hands up if you a champion

Ladies put your hands up high
Came too far now to give up
We gotta keep reaching for the sky
It don't even matter say what you want

Fellas put your hands up in the sky
Nothing you could say that'll make me stop
We gotta keep reaching for the sky
I'ma keep going till I reach the top and that's why

Definitely livin' life, I gravitated to the light
I sacrificed a decade, now it's times every night
Let them suckas' spectate 'cause shorty I expect that
We still touching big weight and surely I invest that

Break it down the best way 'cause I know how to stretch that
Haters talking sideways and I could never stress that
Ready for the war though, I would never compromise
Mammy call me Gordo, you shine like summer time

That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
They was wrong, this the song of a champion
That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Let me see your hands up if you a champion

That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
They was wrong, this the song of a champion
That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Let me see your hands up if you a champion

People said I wouldn't make it, that I'd never get to the top
There was nothing they could say that would make me stop




So I had to keep pushing through the pain and the tears
All the things I've been through is why I'm standing here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ace Hood/Jazmine Sullivan/Rick Ross's song Champion express the struggle and perseverance needed to achieve success in the face of doubters and challenges. The opening verse speaks directly to those who said the singer wouldn't make it, that he would never reach the top, and the defiance that those statements inspired. The chorus repeats that sentiment, declaring that he is a champion because he pushed through the pain and tears.


The second verse tells the story of the singer's mother's encouragement, recognizing his potential from a young age due to his poetic father's influence. Music is in his blood, and he keeps it real in his lyrics, sharing the highs and lows of his life to create art. The third verse speaks on his unyielding work ethic and dedication to his craft, ready to go to war with anyone who doesn't believe in him. The song finishes with a final restatement of the central theme and an invitation for other champions to show themselves.


Overall, the song is an uplifting anthem about persevering through hardships and emerging victorious, despite what doubters may have said in the past.


Line by Line Meaning

People said I wouldn't make it, that I'd never get to the top
I was told that I would fail and never achieve success.


There was nothing they could say that would make me stop
Their negative comments did not affect me or discourage me.


So I had to keep pushing through the pain and the tears
Despite the obstacles and difficulties, I persevered and continued to work hard.


All the things I've been through is why I'm standing here
The challenges and experiences I faced along the way have contributed to my current success and resilience.


That's why they can't tell me nothing, they can't tell me nothing
Their opinions and criticisms are irrelevant because I have proven them wrong.


They was wrong, this the song of a champion
My success speaks for itself and this song celebrates my achievements as a 'champion'.


Let me see your hands up if you a champion
I want to celebrate the success of others who have overcome obstacles and achieved greatness.


Came too far now to give up
I have come too far in my journey to give up now.


We gotta keep reaching for the sky
We must continue to strive for success and reach for the highest goals.


It don't even matter say what you want
The negative opinions of others do not hold power over me or my success.


Nothing you could say that'll make me stop
I am resilient and determined, and negative comments will not stop me from achieving my goals.


I'ma keep going till I reach the top and that's why
I will not give up until I have achieved the success that I am striving for.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, JERMAINE JACKSON, CARVIN HAGGINS, IVAN BARIAS, JAZMINE SULLIVAN, ANTOINE MCCOLISTER, ANDREW HARR, PAUL KYSER, LANA RUSH

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Comments from YouTube:

@michaelj4256

Ace been one of the hardest since he first came out.
Bro I remember the first time I heard him. Knew he was different.
Years later, he helped me wake up mentally by his music... Crazy..

@AceC20

For real. Not feeling his new shit but his old stuff is still dear to me.

@Netta3410

I respect Jazmine not for just being a great artist but for always keeping it classy with her clothes on. She just let her music speak for itself.

@tavonthatruth640

10 years in the game and they still don't get itπŸ˜‘..... Ace Hood still a lyrical beast😈😈

@lubbockotokuni8161

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@jackjack.2704

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@saycity

Play 10 times for "Bonus Mind of production"

@elppa565

If you are listening to this song in 2020, you'll be champion πŸ†

@gustavoangellos1

2021 πŸ’ͺ🏻πŸ”₯

@otienosure1195

2021. Hells Yeah

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