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.
After being signed to Suave House Records, former label for rap duo 8Ball & MJG, he eventually signed a deal with Slip-n-Slide Records, which has been under the Def Jam umbrella since 2006. While signed to Slip-n-Slide, Ross toured with fellow rapper Trick Daddy and made guest performances on other Slip-n-Slide rap albums
His debut album Port of Miami was released in August 2006 and debuted at the top spot on the Billboard 200 album chart, with sales at 187,000 units after its first week
In March 2008, his second album Trilla was released and, as its predecessor Port of Miami had, debuted at the top of the Billboard 200.[8] Its lead single "Speedin'" featuring R. Kelly peaked at #121 on the Billboard Hot 100; the next one, "The Boss" featuring T-Pain peaked at #17 on the Hot 100. The third single "Here I Am" featured Nelly and Avery Storm
Deeper Than Rap is the third studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released April 21, 2009 on his label Maybach Music Group and Slip-n-Slide Records, with distribution from Def Jam Recordings. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling 158,000 copies its first week. Singles from the album were: Mafia Music, Maybach Music II, Magnificent, & All I Really Want.
Teflon Don is the fourth studio album by American rapper Rick Ross, released July 20, 2010 on Maybach Music Group and Def Jam Recordings. Production for the album took place during 2009 to 2010 and was handled by several record producers, including Clark Kent, No I.D., The Olympicks, J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League, Lex Luger, Danja, The Inkredibles, The Remedy, and Kanye West
The album debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 chart, selling 176,300 copies in its first week. It attained some international charting and produced three singles with moderate Billboard chart success. Upon its release, Teflon Don received generally positive reviews from most music critics, earning praise for its cinematic production and Ross's lyrical persona.
Ross has signed Pill, Meek Mill, & Wale to his label Maybach Music Group. In 2010 Rick Ross made an offer to rapper Wiz Khalifa to sign to Maybach Music Group but he decided to sign with Atlantic instead.
Cry
Rick Ross Lyrics
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I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
Call it public housing when you next door to the killers
On them corners it gets better as you go
Grind that motherfucker 'till it's yellow brick road
Free as a bird, spoken word in my verse
On my knees praying, niggas shooting in the church
Wake up out my sleep in another cold sweat
I lived on Billboard, where the fuck to go next?
Go against the odds, youngin' go and get a job
Another country boy they want back on the farm
So far from my goals but I'm close to my kids
Thug Cry for Mac Dre throwing up the Thizz
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
(I just wanna) Well let me light one for my problems
Smoking on that loud, pumping up that volume
Get it cracking like an eggshell in this motherfucker make omelettes
Get a bad bitch and post up like comments
They don't know what I been through, don't know what I'm going through
As long as I get through that's what I look forward to
Richer than a bitch but still I can't afford to
Let these niggas play with me, need to be remorseful
I swear I got that silencer on that Mac 9 and I kill these niggas with silence
My head stay in the clouds, I really feel like a giant
Can't trust none of these niggas, I murk one of these niggas
Then bury one of these niggas, still got dirt under my fingers, that
Ain't a threat that's fact cause they coming at my neck
Like the best a man can get
To make a long story short, I need a shoulder cause the devil on one
The other one, I'm looking over, Tunechi
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
(I just wanna) Niggas hating like it's Salt Lake City
No tints on that pretty ass Bentley
Want you to know that them comments don't offend me
Cause your baby mama so friendly
I proceed with the plan, weed in my hand
Ciroc in my cup, quick pic for a fan
Money over bitch, first nigga with a Wraith
Double M, we handle business
'Cause them niggas getting raped
Go get the yellow tape, it's well orchestrated
200 acres estates, a young nigga made it
Came from the hood, ain't nothing changed
Still lemon pepper on my motherfucking wings
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
(I just wanna) Sometimes I ask myself, do Thugs Cry?
Mastermind, my 6th LP
Can't believe we did it
Man, I thank everybody that played a part of this
Shout out to my engineer E-Mix
Each and every one of you supporters
My fans, 100, muah
The lyrics to Rick Ross's song Thug Cry portray the rapper's desire to be loved and accepted, despite his tough exterior and rough upbringing. Ross reflects on his past experiences in public housing and on the streets, where he faced danger and violence daily. He reveals that he still has nightmares about these experiences and struggles to find his place in the world now that he has achieved success in the music industry. However, despite the hardships that he has endured, Ross remains determined to uplift those around him and put on for his city.
The chorus of the song emphasizes Ross's desire to be loved and respected, as well as his ambition to soar to new heights. He wants to show his special someone that he is capable of providing for them and taking them beyond the limits. The song also touches on Ross's struggles with trust, as he acknowledges the dangers that surround him and the need to protect himself and his loved ones. Throughout the lyrics, Ross remains vulnerable and honest about his emotions, demonstrating that even the toughest guys can have a soft side.
Line by Line Meaning
I just wanna be the one
The singer desires to be loved and relied upon.
I'mma show you tonight
The singer intends to prove their worth tonight.
Wake up in the world and I'm just another nigga
In the world, the singer feels like they're unimportant.
Call it public housing when you next door to the killers
The artist lives in a dangerous neighborhood.
Grind that motherfucker 'till it's yellow brick road
The artist is willing to work hard to reach success.
Thug Cry for Mac Dre throwing up the Thizz
The singer is paying tribute to a deceased rapper.
Well let me light one for my problems
The singer uses marijuana to cope with their issues.
They don't know what I been through, don't know what I'm going through
Others may not understand the artist's life experiences.
Can't trust none of these niggas, I murk one of these niggas
The artist has a low opinion of others and would harm them.
To make a long story short, I need a shoulder cause the devil on one, The other one, I'm looking over, Tunechi
The artist feels conflicted and needs help coping with their problems.
Money over bitch, first nigga with a Wraith, Double M, we handle business 'Cause them niggas getting raped
The singer is successful and prioritizes business over women.
Sometimes I ask myself, do Thugs Cry?
The artist is reflecting on their tough life and wondering if it affects their emotions.
Mastermind, my 6th LP Can't believe we did it Man, I thank everybody that played a part of this Shout out to my engineer E-Mix Each and every one of you supporters My fans, 100, muah
The singer is grateful for their successful new album and thanks those who helped create it and those who support them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Ryan Carter, Billy Cobham, Damani Thompson, Dwayne Carter, Erik Reyes Ortiz, Kenneth Bartolomei, Kevin Dean Crowe, Opio Lindsey, Salomes Monik Jackson, Tajai Massey, William Leonard Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@arlenetrevino1999
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
Wake up in the world and I'm just another nigga
Call it public housing when you next door to the killers
On them corners it gets better as you go
Grind that motherfucker 'till it's yellow brick road
Free as a bird, spoken word in my verse
On my knees praying, niggas shooting in the church
Wake up out my sleep in another cold sweat
I lived on Billboard, where the fuck to go next?
Go against the odds, youngin' go and get a job
Another country boy they want back on the farm
So far from my goals but I'm close to my kids
Thug Cry for Mac Dre throwing up the Thizz
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
Well let me light one for my problems
Smoking on that loud, pumping up that volume
Get it cracking like an eggshell in this motherfucker make omelettes
Get a bad bitch and post up like comments
They don't know what I been through, don't know what I'm going through
As long as I get through that's what I look forward to
Richer than a bitch but still I can't afford to
Let these niggas play with me, need to be remorseful
I swear I got that silencer on that Mac 9 and I kill these niggas with silence
My head stay in the clouds, I really feel like a giant
Can't trust none of these niggas, I murk one of these niggas
Then bury one of these niggas, still got dirt under my fingers, that
Ain't a threat that's fact cause they coming at my neck
Like the best a man can get
To make a long story short, I need a shoulder cause the devil on one
The other one, I'm looking over, Tunechi
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
Niggas hating like it's Salt Lake City
No tints on that pretty ass Bentley
Want you to know that them comments don't offend me
Cause your baby mama so friendly
I proceed with the plan, weed in my hand
Ciroc in my cup, quick pic for a fan
Money over bitch, first nigga with a Wraith
Double M, we handle business
'Cause them niggas getting raped
Go get the yellow tape, it's well orchestrated
200 acres estates, a young nigga made it
Came from the hood, ain't nothing changed
Still lemon pepper on my motherfucking wings
I just wanna be the one
I just wanna be the one you love
I just wanna be the one you run to when you're down
I just wanna, I just wanna fly
I'mma show you tonight
That I'mma put it on you baby
Take you past the sky
Sometimes I ask myself, do Thugs Cry?
Mastermind, my 6th LP
Can't believe we did it
Man, I thank everybody that played a part of this
Shout out to my engineer E-Mix
Each and every one of you supporters
My fans, 100, muah
@UhMedz
this was the last song my daughter and I loved together......... I am older- 57 - but awhile ago she got me into some hiphop and rap and we went to see wiz and then lil wayne in concert....... she was a wonderful person ........ she was the love of my life, and I still cry when I listen to this........ my baby girl........ Emily Sanchez 2/5/99-4/20/14
@jakesgamertagz2502
+Sam Tineo Not cool bro
@juanreyes1017
+UhMedz Im 32 and my daughter is only 5 but I felt every word you said. My condolences.
@flynnbournes5676
+Sam Tineo ijust read what UhMedz said and I knew someone would have to make a joke out of that... well played sir.
@mayadabest
my condolences
@styxvxn4435
Wow, sorry to hear that. We share the same b-day.
@cheo313
The emotions that this song pulls outta me is crazy.
@thedarkknight7038
Still a underrated classic. Wayne & ross had no choice but to absolutely kill this
@cierrawaters137
one of rick ross most rarest raw hits💯💯
@kujjjooo
Yep