Ring Ring
Jacob's Ladder Lyrics


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Ring ring,
Screening Your Calls.

Ring ring, what ya want?
I wanna tell ya I messed up,
So what I guess you're stuck.
Shit out a luck, and that sucks.
Get your hand off my window
I'm a drive this truck.

Down the avenue, Down Collins Avenue.
Don't you know it's the New Year.
Isn't it weird (why weird)
20 years and still no beard?
Out of America we could drink beers.
I remember, watch out for that deer.
Oh deer, more bear, big Texas to M. I. A.,
Lets change gears.

Ring ring, what ya want?
I wanna tell ya I messed up,
So what I guess you're stuck.
Shit out a luck, and that sucks.
Get your hand out my window,
No need for innuendos.

Mother and a father
Had a son and daughter.
Son makes music and the music's like water,
Water's getting hotter, hotter and hotter.

Ring ring, what ya want?
I wanna tell ya I messed up,
So what I guess you're stuck.
Shit out a luck, and that sucks.
Get your hand off my window
I'm gonna ride this chariot (of fire).

Ring ring, tangled in a knot,
Is that all you got, your shot.
Watch your fingers waters boiling hot.
On a chariot to the top,
You win some, you lose some,
Then you lose all you got.
Ring ring, what ya want?
Ring ring, what ya want?
Ring ring, what ya want?
From me




Jah put it right, for all too see,
From seed to seed.

Overall Meaning

The Jacob's Ladder song "Ring Ring" appears to revolve around a speaker who is trying to move forward in life and address past mistakes. The central hook of the song is "Ring ring, screening your calls," which suggests that the singer is trying to avoid contact from someone who they have wronged or who disapproves of their current path. However, they are also longing to confess and explain to this person: "I wanna tell ya I messed up, so what I guess you're stuck." The result is a sense of frustration and stuckness, which the singer expresses with the colorful phrase "shit out of luck, and that sucks."


The lyrics then jump to a series of disconnected images and memories, which seem to reflect the singer's attempts to distract themselves and move forward. They are driving down Collins Avenue, remarking on the passage of time and the lack of a beard after 20 years, and joking about drinking beers outside of America. A memory intrudes - "watch out for that deer" - before the singer changes gears and declares their intention to ride a fiery chariot to success. The water metaphor also recurs throughout the song, with the "music like water" simile suggesting that the singer's creative output is essential but also fluid and constantly changing.


Line by Line Meaning

Ring ring, Screening Your Calls.
Ignoring unknown calls.


Ring ring, what ya want? I wanna tell ya I messed up, So what I guess you're stuck. Shit out a luck, and that sucks. Get your hand off my window I'm a drive this truck.
The singer is taking a journey alone and they are reflecting on past mistakes. They are accepting responsibility for their actions.


Down the avenue, Down Collins Avenue. Don't you know it's the New Year. Isn't it weird (why weird) 20 years and still no beard? Out of America we could drink beers. I remember, watch out for that deer. Oh deer, more bear, big Texas to M. I. A., Lets change gears.
The singer is traveling during the new year and reflecting on the fact that they don't have a beard yet. They are also reminiscing about drinking in other countries and warning about the danger of hitting wildlife while driving. They are moving on to new experiences.


Ring ring, what ya want? I wanna tell ya I messed up, So what I guess you're stuck. Shit out a luck, and that sucks. Get your hand out my window, No need for innuendos.
The artist is revisiting their earlier statement and reiterating that they are taking responsibility for their mistakes. They are also telling someone in their life to be straightforward and not to use innuendos.


Mother and a father Had a son and daughter. Son makes music and the music's like water, Water's getting hotter, hotter and hotter.
The artist is telling a simple story about a family and how their son makes music. They are also commenting on how the son's music is gaining popularity and influence over time.


Ring ring, what ya want? I wanna tell ya I messed up, So what I guess you're stuck. Shit out a luck, and that sucks. Get your hand off my window I'm gonna ride this chariot (of fire).
The singer is reiterating their earlier statement again and expressing their determination to keep moving forward. They are using the metaphor of 'riding a chariot of fire' to show that they are pushing themselves.


Ring ring, tangled in a knot, Is that all you got, your shot. Watch your fingers waters boiling hot. On a chariot to the top, You win some, you lose some, Then you lose all you got. Ring ring, what ya want? Ring ring, what ya want? Ring ring, what ya want? From me Jah put it right, for all too see, From seed to seed.
The singer is using the metaphor of being tangled in a knot to show that they are facing challenges. They are urging someone to take action and warning them to be careful during the process. They are also reflecting on the ups and downs of life and expressing a sense of uncertainty. They conclude by invoking a higher power to guide them.




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mg Mg

great job Ras Emmanuel!!!!!!

Tyler Elpert

Please release more music

AlmostThereRock

this is badass

miamiguy300

I liked the original lyrics much better but hey glad to see you on the up and up

Javier Ramírez

Fking awesome!

Ras Emmanuel

Thanks to everyone. #rasemmanuelmusicEmmanuel

ClapBcauseItzBrooke

WOW THIS IS THE GUY FROM HEBREW SCHOOL YAYYYYY GO OREN!!!!!!!!

camila montoya

It's a shame that boombox is gone now, someone painted some mediocre stuff all over it and it just looks so bad now.. I think that was the best thing in Wynwood..

Johnny Laderer

Jamaican Paul cameo!

Daniela Mantilla

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