I'm Only Human
Rick Ross Lyrics


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Lord knows I ain't perfect

[Rodney (Rick Ross)]
I'm only human
I'm only human
I'm a man, I make mistakes
I'ma make, I'ma make, I'ma make mistakes
(Rodney, I love you, homie!)
I'm only human
(Appreciate it, dog!)
I'm a man, I make mistakes
I'ma make my mistakes

[Rick Ross]
12 years old and you dealin' crack
Your momma only 26, how she deal with that?
Got a deadbeat dad, but he far from dead
He never knew chocolate milk make you fart real bad (Naw!)
One thing that I wish I could change
Just to see my daddy wavin' at a football game
Just to see my daddy standin' when they say my name
Walk me to the locker room and say, "Son, good game!" (For real!)
You make a tackle, but nobody there to clap for em
So I'm writing down my feelings, never knew it was a rap
Our house burnt down, we livin' in motels
So no matters how it sound, let me give you the whole tale!
Goddamn! Now the tears won't stop!
Momma held down three jobs, can she live on top?
Never flew on a plane 'til my LP drop
So I told her once week that her ears are gonna' pop!
(ROSS!)

[Chorus]
Oh, yeah!
I'm only human
I'm a man, I make mistakes
I'ma make, I'ma make, I'ma make mistakes
I'm only human
I'm a man, I make mistakes
I'ma make my mistakes

[Rick Ross]
Wake up Sunday morning, wanna see my son
He already wanna see his sister, he ain't seen in months
I know it's about the dollars, so I'm steamin' blunts
At the custody hearing and I'm clean as fuck! (BOSS!)
I ain't mad at'cha girl, do your thing!
Last night I hit the club and I threw that change! (Yeah!)
I'mma write you off, unemployed to a Boss!
Another young broad, I'll run in there raw!
Raw, raw, oh yes I am!
Chevy on ground, call it Mex-I-Can
I run D.C. like Leo G
In A-T-L, I keep a bird in the P-O-T
M-I-A! I'm The Mayor on my J-O-B
You OD'd, O-Z's on the C-O-D
Bink in VA, drinking V8
Squeek-kays got me ready to sneak the DA!

[Chorus]

[Rick Ross]
I know I'm not perfect (For real!)
But I perfected, what I had to work with
Trunk full of sack, saying my prayers
Let me cut the music down so The Lord can hear!
Psalm 27, ink tatted in my arm
Made me think back, when I was baggin' up a bong
Young D-Boys always bragging about the run
I was on my third Rolley, now, I guess we're the bomb!
Now it's deep cuts in the club for the watch
Might let two dimes just fuck while I'll watch!
I'm a Delano, it's Tony Soprano
I fuck with Chicanos
They get it, G, I know!





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Only Human" by Rick Ross feat. Rodney is a reflective piece that captures the raw honesty of the human experience. The chorus, "I'm only human, I'm a man, I make mistakes" sets the theme of the song, highlighting the fact that nobody is perfect and even those we perceive as larger-than-life figures have flaws.


Rick Ross opening verse spoke about growing up with a deadbeat dad, living with three jobs mom and burning down of his childhood home. He goes on to say that, despite his success, he still struggles with the loss of his father and the fact that he has never experienced a simple moment of fatherly pride. Ross also speaks about his own journey to success and reflects on the sacrifices he made to get to where he is today.


The song culminates in the final verse where Rick Ross speaks about how he may not be perfect, but he has worked with what he was given to become the best version of himself. He ends the song with Psalm 27, emphasizing his faith and how it has helped him overcome his obstacles.


Line by Line Meaning

Lord knows I ain't perfect
I acknowledge that I am not free from flaws and mistakes.


I'm only human
I am a human being, with limitations and weaknesses, as well as strengths.


I'm a man, I make mistakes
As a man, I am capable of making errors, faults, or misjudgments.


I'ma make, I'ma make, I'ma make mistakes
I will inevitably commit mistakes in the future, as I am not infallible.


I'ma make my mistakes
I will take ownership of my actions, whether right or wrong.


12 years old and you dealin' crack
At the age of 12, I was already involved in selling illicit drugs, which is a crime.


Your momma only 26, how she deal with that?
My mother was only 26 years old when she confronted the challenges that came with my selling of drugs at a young age.


Got a deadbeat dad, but he far from dead
My biological father is a deadbeat, who does not fulfill his paternal obligations, but he is still alive.


Just to see my daddy wavin' at a football game
I yearn to experience an appreciation gesture from my biological father, such as waving at a football game where I am playing.


You make a tackle, but nobody there to clap for em
I lament not having a supportive parental figure to attend and cheer for me during sports events.


Our house burnt down, we livin' in motels
We lost our home to a fire and resorted to living in motels for temporary shelter.


Goddamn! Now the tears won't stop!
I am overwhelmed with emotions and cannot stop crying, feeling sorry for myself.


Never flew on a plane 'til my LP drop
My first plane ride happened after the release of my LP, indicating that I experienced success in the music industry.


I know it's about the dollars, so I'm steamin' blunts
As I need to pay for child support, I resort to smoking marijuana to cope with the stressful situation.


Let me cut the music down so The Lord can hear!
I pause the music so that I can pray and connect with God, expressing my gratitude.


Might let two dimes just fuck while I'll watch!
I may permit two attractive women to engage in sexual activity while I oversee their behavior.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, RODNEY KOHN, TERRY LEWIS, JOHNNY MOLLINGS, LEONARDO MOLLINGS, WILLIAM ROBERTS

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