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.
I'm Only Human
Rick Ross Lyrics
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[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!)
(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]
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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