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.
Free Spirit
Rick Ross Lyrics
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Tat my fucking name on you so I know it's real
Tell a bad bitch girl, let's go hang
You know me, Rolex, gold chain
Fuck my young niggas, XO gang
Get so drunk you forget your name
Incense, burning, smoking out to my own shitGot black wood in my white Range, I'm taking off when that light change
I'm Drizzy Drake to my old bitches, Voodoo child to my new hoes
I miss this and I want it back, so I'm all in with these new flows
New flows, got new flows, rap is stress but it pays great
Pimp flows 'n Screw flows, my shit be sounding like grey tapes, now
Lemme go an' hit that cup, one time 'fore a nigga hit that road
These days keep going by too fast, so give me anything that make shit go slow
Yeah, money in my safe, but I'm living dangerous
They told me shit would change, but I don't really see no change in us, oh no
Tat my name on you so I know it's real
Tat my fucking name on you so I know it's real
I know it hurts, but I ain't tryna hear it
'Cause when I'm not around, I'll still be there in spirit
You'll still be mine, yeah, you'll still be mine
Tat my fucking name on you, when I go you'll still be mine, yeah
You'll still be mine, yeah, I'll still be yours
Tat my fucking name on you, let 'em know you love (yeah) the boy, wassup?
I fondle the money, fornicate with a fortune
I play with her mind, she masturbate in my Porsche
It's simple love, simple math
Her chest nice, not a wrinkle in her ass
Puffin' purple hash, welcome to my power circle
Sucker-free, no snitching, and we know when cowards working
Rolls Royce rollin', rose gold Rollie'sMba accountants, amounts they get unholy
But mama still praying for her Rubberband Man
When them wheels land, Travis Barker drums playin'
Tap dance to my drum roll
I love a bitch that know to keep me one rolled
Tat my name on you so I know it's real
Tat my fucking name on you so I know it's real
I know it hurts, but I ain't tryna hear it
'Cause when I'm not around, I'll still be there in spirit
You'll still be mine, yeah, you'll still be mine
Tat my fucking name on you, when I go you'll still be mine, yeah
You'll still be mine, yeah, I'll still be yours
Tat my fucking name on you, let 'em know you love the boy, wassup?
I don't have to work in the morning so I always stay for one more
Fuck what they say, I'm telling you there's no side-effects, I'm sure
Went from driving up in some old shit to drivers opening doors
This is my town, if you need something, just ask for it, it's yours
Yeah, ask for it, it's yours, if you ask for it, it's done
I could Western Union some money, get your passport and then come
You'll meet everybody I know, first it might seem like a lot
But they all playing they role, put that on everything that I got
And all I care about is my city, man, I can't say it enough
I done heard things about y'all that they can't say about us
I just hold it down for my side, I just hold it down for my set
I give everybody a piece of this and I make due with what's left
Yeah, I do this shit to the death, yeah, I do this shit 'til I'm gone
Yeah, I told you that it's our world, you foolish thinking I'm wrong, ooh
Stop asking how the fucking needle feel
Tat my fuckin' name on you, let these niggas know it's real, wassup? (ayy)
Tat my name on you so I know it's real
Tat my fucking name on you so I know it's real
I know it hurts, but I ain't tryna hear it
'Cause when I'm not around, I'll still be there in spirit
You'll still be mine, yeah, you'll still be mine
Tat my fucking name on you, when I go you'll still be mine, yeah
You'll still be mine, yeah, I'll still be yours
Tat my fucking name on you, let 'em know you love the boy, wassup?
The song Free Spirit by Rick Ross featuring Drake is a catchy tune with an overall message of celebrating success and being confident in one’s own abilities. The chorus is repetitive, with the two artists repeating the refrain “Tat my name on you, girl, so I know it’s real”, which is a metaphorical way of saying that they want the woman they are with to be truly committed to them. Despite this, the two rappers also boast about their luxurious lifestyles and the perks that come with being successful.
Drake’s verse in the song is particularly insightful, as he talks about the contrast between his past and present relationships. He refers to himself as “Drizzy Drake” when talking about his ex-girlfriends, but as a “Voodoo child” when talking about the women he is currently involved with. This suggests that he has matured in his relationships and is now looking for something more meaningful. He also talks about how he misses his old style of music but is embracing new flows.
Overall, the song is a celebration of success, confidence, and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Tat my name on you, girl, so I know it's real
I want you to tattoo my name on you, so I know that our love is real
Tell a bad bitch girl, let's go hang
Let's go hang out with a sexy woman
You know me, Rolex, gold chain
I am a wealthy and successful man, known for wearing expensive jewelry
Fuck my young niggas, XO gang
I am part of a gang called XO and I am proud of it
Get so drunk you forget your name
I like to party hard and sometimes drink so much that I forget who I am
Incense, burning, smoking out to my own shit
I like to burn incense and smoke weed to my own music
Got black wood in my white Range, I'm taking off when that light change
I have a black interior in my white Range Rover and I enjoy speeding off at traffic lights
I'm Drizzy Drake to my old bitches, Voodoo child to my new hoes
My old girlfriends call me Drizzy Drake and my new girls call me Voodoo Child
I miss this and I want it back, so I'm all in with these new flows
I miss the old style of rap and want to bring it back with my new music
New flows, got new flows, rap is stress but it pays great
I am proud of my new style of rap and the money it brings me
Pimp flows 'n Screw flows, my shit be sounding like grey tapes, now
My music has the style of old-school Pimp C and DJ Screw mixtapes from Houston
Lemme go an' hit that cup, one time 'fore a nigga hit that road
Let me take one last drink before I leave
These days keep going by too fast, so give me anything that make shit go slow
Life passes by too quickly, so I want to slow it down with any means possible
Yeah, money in my safe, but I'm living dangerous
I have a lot of money, but I still live a risky and dangerous lifestyle
They told me shit would change, but I don't really see no change in us, oh no
People told me things would be different, but I see no changes in our situation
I know it hurts, but I ain't tryna hear it
I know this might be painful, but I am not interested in listening to complaints
'Cause when I'm not around, I'll still be there in spirit
Even if I am not physically with you, I will always be with you in spirit
You'll still be mine, yeah, you'll still be mine
We may not be together, but you still belong to me and I to you
I fondle the money, fornicate with a fortune
I have a lot of money and enjoy spending it on lavish things, similar to the pleasures of sex
Her chest nice, not a wrinkle in her ass
She has a nice chest and butt without any signs of aging
But mama still praying for her Rubberband Man
My mother is still praying for my well-being, even though I have become very successful
I love a bitch that know to keep me one rolled
I love a woman who knows how to roll my weed for me
I don't have to work in the morning so I always stay for one more
I have a flexible schedule, so I like to stay out late and party
Fuck what they say, I'm telling you there's no side-effects, I'm sure
I do not care what others say, I am confident that my lifestyle has no negative consequences
This is my town, if you need something, just ask for it, it's yours
I am very influential in my city and can get anything for you if you just ask
Yeah, ask for it, it's yours, if you ask for it, it's done
If you ask for something, I will make sure it is done
And all I care about is my city, man, I can't say it enough
I am very passionate about my city and want to make it better
I just hold it down for my side, I just hold it down for my set
I am loyal to my group of friends and will always support them
I give everybody a piece of this and I make due with what's left
I am generous with my time and resources, but I also make sure to take care of myself
Yeah, I do this shit to the death, yeah, I do this shit 'til I'm gone
I am committed to my music and will continue doing it until I die
I told you that it's our world, you foolish thinking I'm wrong, ooh
I have a strong belief in my own abilities and don't care if others think I am wrong
Stop asking how the fucking needle feel
Stop asking how it feels to be successful, it's obvious that it feels great
Let these niggas know it's real, wassup?
I want everyone to know that my love is real and not to be doubted
Tat my fucking name on you, let 'em know you love the boy, wassup?
Get a tattoo of my name on you, to prove your love for me to everyone
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Noah Shebib, Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman, William Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@weedstories
Summer '11... never forget.
@SSbaby718
Facts summer 11 was lit, me and my girl and my first car was to lit 🔥🔥🔥 mixed with this drake was epic
@csexylin
Angel Flores 🥰🥰
@ghgfu92
You’re right summer 11 🔥🔥
@murdaree5153
It was lit
@thearbiteronline8574
Learned how to drive that summer lol Marvin Gaye & Chardonnay was on the radio and Free Spirit was on my phone 🔥
@BJSaxMan93
One of Drake's more underrated tracks
@asapktammg5582
18 million views is underrated?
@BJSaxMan93
asapkta mmg When people talk about Drake's best tracks, does this ever get mentioned? Hardly, because this track is easy to forget since it wasn't included in Take Care and never got played on the radio.
@blackmamba1809
BJean93 preach this has to be one of drakes forgotten but best tracks