BIG TYME
Rick Ross Lyrics

God, thank you
Opening with a prayer of gratitude to God.

For blessing me for everything that you've blessed me with
Acknowledging that God has given him all his blessings.

They tried to see me down, but we way up
Acknowledging that he has come a long way despite facing criticism and rejection.

Oh this Swizz Beatz talking on a Just Blaze track
Acknowledging the presence of two famous music producers in the song.

Rick Ross on the poetry
Referring to himself as a poet in the song.

Ay, Just, this religious
Calling out to Just Blaze to acknowledge the religious tone of the song.

God dammit, says
Using God's name to express extreme emotion and intensity.

(Just Blaze)
Acknowledging the music producer again.

Surviving R. Kelly, registered pedophiles (damn)
Referencing the controversial R. Kelly documentary and the issue of registered sex offenders.

Tried to feed all my niggas and spread the cheddar 'round (Goddamn)
Trying to help his friends by sharing his wealth.

Gotta castle in Cali where I quote the Qu'ran
Having a mansion in California where he reads the Qu'ran, the Islamic holy book.

It's a mansion full of ghosts 'til I pass the baton
Acknowledging that the mansion is full of memories but will be passed down to the next generation.

I bow my head (Bow my head), you know what's next (woo)
Bowing his head in prayer and acknowledging the next step in his prayer ritual.

I say my prayers (woo), hands across my chest (Goddamn)
Completing his prayer ritual by placing his hands across his chest.

Breaking shackles, I'm that nigga disobeying his master (oh)
Using the metaphor of breaking shackles to show that he is a rebel and does not obey authority figures.

Paper chasing, standing still is a fuckin' disaster (oh)
Advocating for working hard and making money, rather than staying stagnant.

Emmett Till (Emmett Till), cement shoes (damn)
Referencing the brutal murder of Emmett Till and using the metaphor of cement shoes to show that he intends to move forward and not be brought down.

Can I live? My mamma rent due (woo)
Expressing a desire to live well and provide for his mother, who has rent to pay.

Penal systems come to the Source, Benzino of C Notes (oh)
Referencing Benzino, a rapper and record producer, and the Source, a hip-hop magazine, to show his connection to the music industry.

G don't wanna see it unless it's Moschino (woo)
Showing a preference for designer brand Moschino over other brands.

It ain't really real until it's a kilo (damn)
Showing that drugs and the drug trade are a reality in his world.

I just spoke to Meech, I think I'm Pacino (say it again)
Referencing Demetrius Flenory, a convicted drug dealer, and comparing himself to actor Al Pacino, who played a drug lord in the movie 'Scarface.'

Big time, I just do it big time (ay)
Celebrating his success and wealth.

All my niggas really do it big time (Goddamn)
Acknowledging that his friends are also successful and wealthy.

Lil' niggas, but we do it big time (big time)
Despite their young age, they are successful and wealthy.

Started with a nickel rock, now I'm big time
Started small and now has become successful and wealthy.

Looking in the mirror, nigga yeah you're big time (ladies and gentleman)
Celebrating his success and acknowledging it by looking at himself in the mirror.

They hated on you, dawg but you're big time (Goddamn)
Acknowledging that people have criticized him but he has become successful despite that.

Talk behind your back 'cause you're big time (Goddamn)
People gossip about him because of his success.

You a bad bitch, shawty but you're big time
Referring to a woman who is attractive but also successful and wealthy.

Yeah, you got small feet but you're big time (hey)
Celebrating a woman's success even though she has small feet.

Real niggas gotta do it big time (big time)
Encouraging other successful men to celebrate their success.

Two seater (woo woo), big time (oh)
Celebrating driving a two-seater luxury car.

Throw the keys to the bitch, nigga big time
Handing over the keys to his luxury car to a woman.

My momma gotta come to me because I'm big time (woo)
Celebrating his success by showing that his mother needs to come to him now.

I pray somebody tell you 'bout these bumpy roads (woo)
Wishing for someone else to learn from his struggles and hardships.

Only maps to follow is your bible quotes (yes)
Encouraging people to follow religious teachings.

And all them things your grandmother and father spoke (yes)
Also encouraging people to follow teachings and advice from their elders.

I watch your actions not just captions in the shit you post (Jesus)
Encouraging people to take their real-life actions seriously instead of just posting on social media.

Cappin' on niggas, that shit'll get you smoked (oh)
Warning that talking about others and lying could have serious consequences.

But if you rap a lil' different, that shit'll get you more (woo)
Encouraging originality and standing out in a crowded industry.

Just like baggin' them nickels up and down different coasts (ah)
Using the metaphor of drug dealing to encourage hard work and determination.

I be stackin' them tickets, I'm tryna sit with HOV (oh)
Acknowledging that he is trying to become successful and wealthy like rapper Jay-Z.

I was washing the dishes, but now I get to toast (whoa)
Showing that he has come a long way and now has the opportunity to celebrate with toasts.

I'm the talk of the bitches while they sippin' mimosas (what's up??)
Celebrating his status and popularity among women.

We could gossip 'bout the digits, discuss a few numbers (talk to me)
Talking about discussing finances and money with friends.

Too many losses inside the trenches, don't let this become us (wow)
Encouraging people to learn from losses and failures and not let them define them.

I just got a crib in Chile to chill a few summers (Goddamn)
Acknowledging his wealth and success by owning a vacation home in Chile.

Or catch me out in Haiti, still running up numbers (Goddamn)
Showing that he is still making money and being successful even when on vacation.

If I look into your eyes, then I made you a promise
Taking promises and commitments seriously.

Miami Heat, I rep like my name was Udonis (damn)
Acknowledging and celebrating his love for the Miami Heat basketball team.

(Maybach Music)
Acknowledging the record label behind the song.