William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his sta… Read Full Bio ↴William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), better known by his stage name Rick Ross, is an American rapper. He derived his stage name from the drug trafficker "Freeway" Ricky Ross. Ross founded the record label Maybach Music Group, on which he released his studio albums Deeper Than Rap ,Teflon Don, God Forgives, I Don't, Mastermind, Hood Billionaire, Black Market, Rather You Than Me, and most recently Port of Miami 2.

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.

Mercy
Rick Ross Lyrics

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It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
Believe, believe

Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty

I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me

I'm rocking bally walking the valley of death
Vacheron cost a Lambo, you niggas in debt
I ain't want to fuck your girl, I just wanted a fresh
After BIG, Puff told me I was the best
Still is that drop nigga
Cocaine, Ciroc nigga
Pull up on that yacht nigga
Detectors know I'm hot nigga
Hostile, mob style, rough childs
Trench coat, half cal, my dick hang to my calf now
Real nigga, I woke up with a kilo
Real bitch, keep kissing on my pee hole
Paid in full, bitch I think I'm Rico
It's Rozay, I sold food like C Lo

Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me

It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
Believe, believe

I'm in that Lamborghini drop top
Gunning for the top spot
Gold Rollie, my watch froze
You would think the clock stopped
Countin' hella 20's, get into my dreams
Ballin with my niggas
Your girl gon fuck the team
Now I been off that Jameson so I might need her name again
I came to win, she's just tryna kick it like it's 4th and 10
Give her that she gon' run it back
Her legs spread like a jumping jack
Her other man, he hella whack
And he don't stack it like Rockie stacks
Seen more clothes than a laundry man
More whips then Kunta back
Like racism, I'mma be around
Cigar niggas get used to that

Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me

It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
Believe, believe
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound

Let the suicide doors up
I do suicides on the tour bus
I do suicides on the private jet
You know what that mean, I'm fly to death
I step in def jam building like I'm the shit
Tell em give me 50 million and I'mma quit
Most rappers taste level ain't at my waist level
Turn up the bass til it's up in your face level
Don't do no press but I get the most press get
Plus yo my bitch, make your bitch look like precious
Talkin' about Mary, she gon off that Molly
Now the whole party, is melted like Dali
Now everybody is moving their body
Don't sell me apartment, I move in the lobby
Niggas is lordin' just to feel important
You gon see lawyers and niggas and Jordan's

Now catch up to my campaign
Coupe the color of mayonnaise
I'm drunk and high at the same time
Drinkin' champagne on the airplane
Spit rounds like the gun range
Beat it up like Rampage
100 bands, cut ya girl now your girl need a band-aid
Grade A, A1, chain the colour of Akon
Black diamonds backpack around me
Cosigned by Louis Vuitton
Horse power, horse power
All this Polo on I got horse power
Pound of this cost 4 thousand
I make it rain, she want more showers
Rain pourin', all my cars is foreign
All my broads is foreign, money tall like Jordan

Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me

It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
Believe, believe
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth

When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
Believe, believe

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Mercy" by Rick Ross featuring Rockie Fresh speaks to the power of his sound and its dominance over others. The repeated phrase "It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth" is a biblical allusion from Matthew 13:42, which describes the fate of the wicked in the final judgement. Ross uses this phrase to indicate his superiority over other rappers, likening them to the wicked. He then goes on to boast about his success and fame, specifically referencing his Lamborghini and his ability to attract women.

Rockie Fresh takes over for the second verse, speaking to his own success and lavish lifestyle. He also mentions women, describing how they "gonna fuck the team" and detailing a sexual encounter. Throughout the song, both Ross and Fresh emphasize their wealth and power, constantly referencing expensive cars, clothing, and jewelry.

Overall, "Mercy" is a song that celebrates wealth, success, and power. It portrays the rappers as dominant figures who attract women and intimidate others. The repeated biblical allusion adds a layer of depth to the lyrics, highlighting the religious themes of judgement and punishment.

Line by Line Meaning

It is a weeping, and a moaning, and a gnashing of teeth
People are upset and scared of the power of my music

When it comes to my sound which is the champion sound
No one can match the quality of my music

Believe! Believe!
Have faith in the greatness of my music

Lamborghini Mercy, your chick she so thirsty
I'm driving a fancy car and your girl is attracted to my success

I'm in that two seat Lambo with your girl she tryna jerk me
I'm driving with your girl and she's trying to seduce me

I'm rocking bally walking the valley of death
I'm wearing designer shoes in a dangerous place

Vacheron cost a Lambo, you niggas in debt
My watch is so expensive that it could buy a Lamborghini, while others are in debt

I ain't want to fuck your girl, I just wanted a fresh
I wasn't trying to have sex with your girl, I just wanted to be with someone new

After BIG, Puff told me I was the best
Diddy thinks I'm one of the best rappers after The Notorious B.I.G.

Still is that drop nigga
I'm still driving that fancy car

Cocaine, Ciroc nigga
I'm associated with drugs and alcohol

Pull up on that yacht nigga
I'm arriving at my destination on a luxury boat

Detectors know I'm hot nigga
Security and law enforcement recognize my fame and success

Hostile, mob style, rough childs
I have a rough and dangerous demeanor

Trench coat, half cal, my dick hang to my caf now
I'm carrying a gun and I'm confident in my masculinity

Real nigga, I woke up with a kilo
I'm a real and successful person, waking up with a lot of drugs

Real bitch, keep kissing on my pee hole
The person I'm with is loyal and intimate

Paid in full, bitch I think I'm Rico
I'm wealthy and I feel like a character from the movie 'Paid in Full'

It's Rozay, I sold food like C Lo
I used to sell drugs like the rapper C Lo (Carlos Enriquez), but now I'm successful as Rick Ross (Rozay)

I'm in that Lamborghini drop top
I'm driving a fancy convertible car

Gunning for the top spot
I'm trying to be the best in my field

Gold Rollie, my watch froze
I'm wearing a solid gold Rolex watch

You would think the clock stopped
My watch looks so impressive that it seems like time has stopped

Countin' hella 20's, get into my dreams
I'm counting a lot of money and it's a part of my aspirations

Ballin with my niggas
I'm spending time and having fun with my friends

Your girl gon fuck the team
Your girlfriend will sleep with all of my friends

Now I been off that Jameson so I might need her name again
I've been drinking so much that I can't remember your girl's name

I came to win, she's just tryna kick it like it's 4th and 10
I'm focused on success while your girl just wants to hang out

Give it as she gon run it back
She'll do it again and again

Her legs spread like a jumping jack
She's eager to have sex

Her other man, he hella whack
The other guy she's seeing is terrible

And he don't stack it like Rockie stacks
He can't afford things like I can

Seen more clothes than a laundry man
I have a lot of clothes

More whips then Kunta back
I have a lot of luxury cars

Like racism, I'mma be around
I'm not going away

Cigar niggas get used to that
People should get used to me smoking cigars

Let the suicide doors up
Open the car doors dramatically

I do suicides on the tour bus
I'm drinking and doing drugs on the tour bus

I do suicides on the private jet
I'm drinking and doing drugs on my private jet too

You know what that mean, I'm fly to death
I'm living a fast and wealthy lifestyle

I step in death jam building like I'm the shit
I'm confident and successful when I visit Def Jam Recordings headquarters

Tell em give me 50 million and I'mma quit
I'll stop my music career for a large sum of money

Most rappers taste level ain't at my waist level
Other rappers' fashion and style don't compare to mine

Turn up the bass til it's up in your face level
Play my music loudly so that you can feel it

Don't do no press but I get the most press key
I don't do many interviews or media appearances, but I'm still very popular

Plus you're my bitch, make your bitch look like precious
Your girlfriend is inferior to mine

Talk about Mary, she gon off that Molly
We're discussing drugs like MDMA (Molly)

Navajo party, it's melted like Dali
We're partying and the celebration is unconventional

Now everybody is moving their body
Everyone is dancing

Don't sell me apartment, I move in the lobby
I'm so wealthy that I don't even bother buying an apartment, I just hang out in the lobby

Niggas is loadin just to feel important
People are buying expensive cars to feel better about themselves

You gon see lawyers and niggas and Jordan's
You'll see both successful professionals and people wearing Air Jordan sneakers

Now catch up to my campaign
Try to keep up with my success

Coupe the color of mayonnaise
My car is an off-white color

I'm drunk and high at the same time
I'm under the influence of both alcohol and drugs

Drinkin' champagne on the airplane
I'm drinking expensive champagne while traveling by plane

Spit rounds like the gun range
I can rap quickly and accurately, like firing a gun

Beat it up like Rampage
I'm having rough sex, like the fighter Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson

100 bands, cut ya girl now your girl need a band-aid
I have so much money that I can pay for your girlfriend's medical bills if I hurt her during sex

Grade A, A1, chain the colour of Akon
I have high-quality jewelry, with a chain that looks like the musician Akon's skin color

Black diamonds backpack around me
I own diamonds that are dark in color and very valuable

Cosigned by Louis Vuitton
I'm associated with the luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton

Horse power, horse power
My cars have a lot of horsepower

All this Polo on I got horse power
My clothes are made by the fashion brand Polo, but I'm still powerful

Pound of this cost 4 thousand
The drugs I'm using are very expensive

I make it rain, she want more showers
I'm throwing a lot of money around, and your girl wants even more

Rain pourin', all my cars is foreign
It's raining hard, but I still have expensive foreign cars

All my broads is foreign, money tall like Jordan
All of my girlfriends are of different nationalities, and I'm very rich, like Michael Jordan

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Anthony Khan, Denzie Hugh Beagle, Herbert Cortez Turner, James Thomas, Kanye West, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Mike Dean, Reggie Henriques Williams, Sean Michael Anderson, Stepan Taft, Tauheed Epps, Terrence Thornton, Wilbert Keith Williams, Willie Anto

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