William Leonard Roberts II was born in Coahoma County, Mississippi and raised in Carol City, Florida, near Miami After graduating from Carol City Senior High School, he later attended the historically black college Albany State University in Albany, Georgia.
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Bottles
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Want the half or the whole thing?
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
Pussy niggas wanna see you dead
'Cause them pussy niggas never see the bread
Black bottles and the gold chains
I got some niggas that'll slide for me
In other words, niggas there to die for me
Left hand for the styrofoam
My right hand keep this Calico
I gave my shone a student loan
That bitch's mouth made the honor roll
It's a cold world, meanin' no love
Down to do work, nigga, no gloves
Just got me 2 birds from ol' boy
I always look out for ol' boy
Belaire, my refrigerator
I ate your bitch out on the dinner table
Black bottles and the gold chains
Want the half or the whole thing?
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
Migos! Walkin' out the bando with a 4-5
My mama told me get money and stay alive (mama!)
I can't make the deal, I think he wearing a wire
Pitching hard ball and they hit it, call 'em Mark McGwire
I'm meeting up with Pele Migo, that's my ese
He ain't ever have a private jet, but work on runways
My wrist whip the magic, Quavo Hardaway
3,000 birds in the air, I call it Andre
I was nothin', turned into somethin', these bitches want me
I came from the bando, lot of bags, but no groceries
Pull up in the foreign, that's the trunk where the motor be
Bottles in that VIP, bring out the camera, Spike Lee
Black bottles and the gold chains
Want the half or the whole thing?
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
32 bricks of gold, Karl Malone
Lookin' at my Breitling, it got VS-1 stones
Lately lot of you niggas been rockin' rhinestones
Talkin' 'bout you on the block, Macaulay Culkin, home alone
Takin' a trip to go pick up that pack and we pull up in Bentleys (pullin' up)
Walkin' around with that sack, no 6, nigga walking with a 50
It's Migo gang, QC the label
fuck niggas better get with it
After my show, I'm on top of your ho, nigga autographin' bitches titties
Travelin' around the globe
I was told not to sell my soul
For the price of fame and never fold
Had to jump behind the internet
A nigga takin' chains, Debo
24k on my toes, my Maison Margiela's, they rose gold
Trappin' and dabbin', I trap in the rain, sleet, or snow
Black bottles and the gold chains
Want the half or the whole thing?
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
Drug deala, gotta keep the 9 milla
You scary just like "Thriller", thinkin' about buyin' a buildin'
Finessin' the plug for the work
I cross him over, no dribble
Sippin' Rose after the day I had a court date
Tried to fuck lil mama, I don't really like no foreplay
Talkin' all that shit, I'll put a price all on your toupee
I hit him in the mouth, he thought he had a damn toothache
Both of you niggas are too fake
They watchin' a nigga like Blu-Ray
You talkin' 'bout that blow but you can't be from in the kitchen
Whippin' up Alicia Keys
You say that you got the big money, but really your money is sesame seeds
I got this bitch named Valerie, she bring me bricks from Sicily
My neck is flooded and my double cup is mudded
The streets made me a villain, out that bowl, I made a million
Black bottles and the gold chains
Want the half or the whole thing?
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
Black bottles and the gold chains
Wearin' gold from the cocaine
Boil kilo in the crockpot
'Nother drug dealer on the car lot
In "Black Bottles," Rick Ross and Migos are rapping about the luxurious lifestyle that comes with success, expressing their love for gold chains and expensive champagne. The song depicts the rapper's opulent, money-driven lifestyle while also addressing issues of violence, loyalty, and betrayal. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with Ross asking listeners if they're committed to achieving their goals, stating that those who aren't will be left behind. Ross also touches on betrayal and the idea of having men who are loyal to him and will even die for him. The chorus repeats several times, with Ross and Migos expressing their desire for the best and asking listeners whether they're willing to work as hard as they are.
The verses from Migos augment the idea of a money-driven lifestyle with references to drugs, cars, and wealthy aspirations. The lines talk about the fancy wristwatch, dealing with expensive items, including Bentleys and an expensive pair of shoes. Migos also touches on the apparent fakeness of other rappers and talks about becoming successful by means of fetes and drug dealing. There's a reference to the tricks of the drug trade and finessing the plug for work, and Migos appears to speak to the idea of risking your life for the business.
Overall, the song Black Bottles can be interpreted as a reflection of the rappers' glamorous lifestyles, which were accomplished by their commitment to hard work and dedication. The song speaks to the idea of being unapologetic and unwilling to compromise for success, highlighting the wealth and luxury that can result from extreme commitment, focus, and dedication.
Line by Line Meaning
Black bottles and the gold chains
Celebrating the lavish lifestyle that they live
Want the half or the whole thing?
Asking if someone wants a part of the success or the entire thing
You goin' hard or you're goin' home?
Calling out people for not putting in enough effort
You goin' gold or you ridin' chrome?
Asking whether someone wants to succeed or just look good trying
Pussy niggas wanna see you dead
Warning that there are dangerous people who are envious of their success
'Cause them pussy niggas never see the bread
Exposing that they are envious because they cannot attain the same level of wealth
Ho swallowin' my whole name (Rozay)
Boasting about their power and influence over women
I got some niggas that'll slide for me
Noting that they have loyal friends who will protect them at all costs
In other words, niggas there to die for me
Clarifying that these friends are willing to pay the ultimate price for their safety
Left hand for the styrofoam
Indicating that one hand is holding a drink in a styrofoam cup
My right hand keep this Calico
Implying that their other hand is holding a gun
I gave my shone a student loan
Boasting about their generosity in giving money to their partner
That bitch's mouth made the honor roll
Boasting about their partner's oral sex skills
It's a cold world, meanin' no love
Reflecting on the harsh realities of life where love is scarce
Down to do work, nigga, no gloves
Noting that they are unafraid of getting their hands dirty
Just got me 2 birds from ol' boy
Receiving a shipment of drugs from a supplier
I always look out for ol' boy
Promising to take care of their supplier
Belaire, my refrigerator
Stating that they have a lot of expensive Champagne in their refrigerator
I ate your bitch out on the dinner table
Boasting about sleeping with someone else's partner
Migos! Walkin' out the bando with a 4-5
Announcing their arrival at a deal with a firearm
My mama told me get money and stay alive (mama!)
Remembering the advice from their mother to prioritize safety and wealth
I can't make the deal, I think he wearing a wire
Backing out of a deal, suspecting that the other party is a police informant
Pitching hard ball and they hit it, call 'em Mark McGwire
Explaining that they are selling drugs that are extremely potent and effective
I'm meeting up with Pele Migo, that's my ese
Meeting with a drug dealer named Pele Migo, referring to him as a friend
He ain't ever have a private jet, but work on runways
Implying that Pele Migo primarily deals in drugs that arrive by plane
My wrist whip the magic, Quavo Hardaway
Boasting about their expensive and flashy watch
3,000 birds in the air, I call it Andre
Referring to the quantity of drugs they have shipped in by airplane, and citing a famous basketball player who wore the number 3000
I was nothin', turned into somethin', these bitches want me
Reflecting on their humble beginnings and the attention and admiration they now receive
I came from the bando, lot of bags, but no groceries
Describing the rundown apartment they used to live in, with lots of drugs but no food
Pull up in the foreign, that's the trunk where the motor be
Arriving in a luxury car with a powerful engine
Bottles in that VIP, bring out the camera, Spike Lee
Attracting attention to themselves and their wealth in a VIP environment
32 bricks of gold, Karl Malone
Referring to a large quantity of drugs by comparing it to a famous basketball player's number
Lookin' at my Breitling, it got VS-1 stones
Admiring a very expensive and flashy watch
Lately lot of you niggas been rockin' rhinestones
Criticizing people for pretending to be wealthy by wearing fake jewelry
Talkin' 'bout you on the block, Macaulay Culkin, home alone
Insulting people for being alone and vulnerable like the character from the movie Home Alone
Takin' a trip to go pick up that pack and we pull up in Bentleys (pullin' up)
Transporting drugs via expensive cars
Walkin' around with that sack, no 6, nigga walking with a 50
Carrying a large quantity of drugs and a firearm for protection
It's Migo gang, QC the label
Identifying themselves as part of a music collective and record label
fuck niggas better get with it
Demanding respect from people who disrespect them
After my show, I'm on top of your ho, nigga autographin' bitches titties
Boasting about their sexual exploits and interactions with women
Travelin' around the globe
Reflecting on their success and ability to travel internationally
I was told not to sell my soul
Recalling that someone advised them not to sacrifice their values for fame/fortune
For the price of fame and never fold
Reasoning that they will not compromise their values under any circumstance
Had to jump behind the internet
Revealing that they have to use the internet to arrange drug deals
A nigga takin' chains, Debo
Explaining that they are taking control of drug trafficking in the area
24k on my toes, my Maison Margiela's, they rose gold
Wearing very expensive and flashy shoes
Trappin' and dabbin', I trap in the rain, sleet, or snow
Indicating that they sell drugs no matter what the weather conditions are
Drug deala, gotta keep the 9 milla
Reflecting on the need to carry a gun for protection when dealing drugs
You scary just like "Thriller", thinkin' about buyin' a buildin'
Insulting someone for being too cowardly to deal in drugs, and suggesting that they invest in real estate instead
Finessin' the plug for the work
Negotiating with a supplier to get better prices on drugs
I cross him over, no dribble
Deceiving a supplier during negotiations, without being detected
Sippin' Rose after the day I had a court date
Drinking expensive wine after dealing with legal troubles
Tried to fuck lil mama, I don't really like no foreplay
Admitting to wanting to have sex without any prolonged sexual activities
Talkin' all that shit, I'll put a price all on your toupee
Threatening someone who is talking too much
I hit him in the mouth, he thought he had a damn toothache
Recalling the time they punched someone in the mouth
Both of you niggas are too fake
Calling out two people for pretending to be something they are not
They watchin' a nigga like Blu-Ray
Noticing that someone is closely observing their activities
You talkin' 'bout that blow but you can't be from in the kitchen
Challenging someone for claiming to deal in drugs, but not truly knowing the trade
Whippin' up Alicia Keys
Suggesting that they are cutting/processing cocaine
You say that you got the big money, but really your money is sesame seeds
Insulting someone who claims to be wealthy, but really has little money
I got this bitch named Valerie, she bring me bricks from Sicily
Revealing the name of their drug supplier
My neck is flooded and my double cup is mudded
Wearing lots of expensive jewelry and drinking codeine
The streets made me a villain, out that bowl, I made a million
Acknowledging that they became successful through illegal means
Lyrics © THE ADMINISTRATION MP,INC.
Written by: Kiari Cephus, Kirshnik Ball, Quavious Marshall, William Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@NYNEDollaSign
"I was told never sell my soul for the price of fame and never fold" Fly high Takeoff👼
@EBKBooka_RM3L
💯
@connorhowell3427
He never did either he was a real one
@warriorhockey1232
Came here after Takes passing. This song is big under the radar. Not on any apps or streaming services 🙏
@KattL0v3
Amen 💪🏿💯
@jamescooper2671
He was a real one
@officialprinceyy
This is a hidden gem. Only Real Migos and MMG fans know bout this banger.
@KingTxne
Takeoff killed that shit.
@shalaperry130
He sho did
@MegaJose116
Honestly all three of the Migos went in on this track