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Paradise Lost
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Where the palm trees and the bright lights look so pretty
Don't lose your soul chasing that pot of gold
I'm trying to go where I can't go
Trying to be what I can't be
I wanna teach you what I can't show
We gotta reach what we can't reach
I gotta grind as I gun tote
She's rolling weed as I'm doing me
I count the cheese, she can count on me
Wonderful times, lay a head for a young nigga
Like the day she told her that I was a drug dealer
That explains how the cars came
And all the big money at the card games
I roll dice with the low-lifes
Timb boots and the coke nice
New Porsche wit' the smoke lights
Young nigga, get your dough right (Get your money right)
Children havin' children, but they don't have a plan
All this drug dealing, it's killing our brother man
The government feed 'em freedom, but they don't understand
But if we don't do it now, we really don't have a chance
My sister, my brother, get your money right
Live for generations, build your mastermind
It's time to make a living, my brother, get your money right
Magic City
Where the palm trees and the bright lights look so pretty
Don't lose your soul, chasing that pot of gold
I wanna go where I can't go
In Dubai smoking dank smoke
No charges for the cellphones
But I charge 'em just to sell for
Peach Ciroc and the L's long
Get to meet Barack rub elbows
We the ones that never got the pale grants
Fuck Full Sale let your mail stack
I just wanna sign another lease
Mentality of young niggas in the streets
But I think it's time they buy they own
And if you got it give your man a loan
And if you bought it we can leave it 'lone
My niggas 'bout it all their teeth are gone
All gold grills, but to each his own
Got in power to put my people on (Get your money right)
Children havin' children, but they don't have a plan
All this drug dealing, it's killing our brother man
The government feed 'em freedom, but they don't understand
But if we don't do it now, we really don't have a chance
My sister, my brother, get your money right
Live for generations, build your mastermind
It's time to make a living, my brother, get your money right
The lyrics to Rick Ross's song "Paradise Lost" explore the concept of trying to attain a better life. Ross describes his desire to achieve success despite the obstacles in his way. He mentions Magic City, a strip club in Atlanta, as a symbol of the hedonistic lifestyle that can be so tempting to those trying to make a name for themselves. The palm trees and bright lights may look pretty, but Ross warns not to lose one's soul in chasing the pot of gold. Ross is trying to go where he cannot, be what he cannot be, and teach what he cannot show, all in an attempt to reach what he cannot reach.
The song also acknowledges the difficulties faced by the black community as they try to achieve success. Ross laments that "all this drug dealing, it's killing our brother man." He encourages listeners to get their money right, not just for personal gain, but to build a legacy for future generations. He wants to see his community take ownership of their lives and assets, rather than relying on grants or outside assistance. For Ross, true power comes from empowering others.
Line by Line Meaning
Magic City
The city is called Magic City
Where the palm trees and the bright lights look so pretty
The city is beautiful and lit up, with palm trees and bright lights
Don't lose your soul chasing that pot of gold
Don't sacrifice your moral values in pursuit of wealth
I'm trying to go where I can't go
Rick Ross wants to achieve things that are currently beyond his reach
Trying to be what I can't be
Rick Ross wants to surpass his current limitations
I wanna teach you what I can't show
Rick Ross wants to share knowledge that he himself may not possess
We gotta reach what we can't reach
Rick Ross is urging himself and others to strive for success beyond their current capabilities
Trying to shine when the sun won't
Rick Ross is determined to succeed even in unfavorable circumstances
I gotta grind as I gun tote
Rick Ross continues to work hard while carrying a gun for protection
She's rolling weed as I'm doing me
Someone is rolling weed while Rick Ross focuses on his own tasks
I count the cheese, she can count on me
Rick Ross is responsible with his money and provides for those who depend on him
Wonderful times, lay a head for a young nigga
Rick Ross foresees a bright future for himself
Like the day she told her that I was a drug dealer
Rick Ross has been open about his past involvement in drug dealing
That explains how the cars came
Rick Ross became wealthy through drug dealing, which allowed him to purchase cars
And all the big money at the card games
Rick Ross made a lot of money through illegal gambling
I roll dice with the low-lifes
Rick Ross associates with unsavory characters
Timb boots and the coke nice
Rick Ross wears Timberland boots and is successful in cocaine dealing
New Porsche wit' the smoke lights
Rick Ross owns a new Porsche with tinted windows
Young nigga, get your dough right (Get your money right)
Rick Ross is advising young people to focus on financial success
Children havin' children, but they don't have a plan
Young people are having children without a clear plan for their future
All this drug dealing, it's killing our brother man
Rick Ross acknowledges the harmful effects of drug dealing on society
The government feed 'em freedom, but they don't understand
The government provides opportunities but young people do not take advantage of them
But if we don't do it now, we really don't have a chance
If young people do not take control of their futures now, they will not have another chance
My sister, my brother, get your money right
Rick Ross is encouraging his peers to focus on financial success
Live for generations, build your mastermind
Rick Ross wants young people to focus on building a legacy for future generations
It's time to make a living, my brother, get your money right
Rick Ross is emphasizing the importance of financial success
In Dubai smoking dank smoke
Rick Ross wants to smoke marijuana in Dubai
No charges for the cellphones
Cell phone usage is free in Dubai
But I charge 'em just to sell for
Rick Ross is referring to his own profitable business practices
Peach Ciroc and the L's long
Rick Ross enjoys Peach Ciroc and long cigars
Get to meet Barack rub elbows
Rick Ross wants to meet Barack Obama and interact with him socially
We the ones that never got the pale grants
Rick Ross is referring to a lack of government support he experienced
Fuck Full Sale let your mail stack
Rick Ross is disregarding the traditional education system and advocating for making money through other means
I just wanna sign another lease
Rick Ross wants to sign another lease on a new property
Mentality of young niggas in the streets
Rick Ross is referring to a certain mindset prevalent among young people living in poor neighborhoods
But I think it's time they buy they own
Rick Ross thinks it's time for young people to invest in themselves and their own property
And if you got it give your man a loan
Rick Ross advises successful people to help those around them
And if you bought it we can leave it 'lone
If someone else bought something, Rick Ross suggests leaving it alone
My niggas 'bout it all their teeth are gone
Rick Ross and his friends are determined and willing to make sacrifices for success
All gold grills, but to each his own
Rick Ross and his friends have gold teeth, but everyone has their own preferences
Got in power to put my people on (Get your money right)
Rick Ross has achieved financial success and wants to use that power for the betterment of his community
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Diehl, Brett Bailey, David Mescon, Kevin Cossom, Khaled Khaled, William Roberts
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