Movin' Bass
Rick Ross Lyrics


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The pop wars, temp rising a hot boy
Is the fat boy, skinny ties
Don't empty mine nigga
Tall ceilings, chandeliers, I'm authentic
Gettin' long money, short winded
Lets go and get it nigga
Bang bang, bitch niggas kept drinkin' shades from that double M
Get shot in your finger waves
Twenty chickens watchin' and I still be movin' the base
Gave a job to the children you scared to raise
Chain swangin', name rangin'
Shots fired, same nigga
We movin' weight I'm at a different base
I'm out in Haiti with my lady screamin' La Boule
I'm hard to kill, Dade county, Versace kneel
Fourteen first told what that dollar bill
Only one man got the combination to the safe
Grammy nominated once but I'm still movin' base

See them plaques on a nigga wall
And we still movin' base
Got them records jumpin' out the store
And we still movin' base
Coppas tried to knock us off
And we still movin' base
Haters throwin' shots through a nigga door
And we still movin' base

Fallin' from the sky, the money bag get bigger
Angels tatted all on me, pray for a lord sinner
Rolls Royce Corniche, sweepin' me off my feet
New bitches they by the fleet and we do em' all by the week
Taz' angels just wanna chill, jewelers just wanna meet
Weed man expensive, three trips a week
Misses just wanna freak, feds stay up the street
Know they tellin' this close so we leak what we wanna leak
My marbles chalked with some Farrahkhan
In the house of the lord, my niggas bearin' arms
His eyes wide, nose runny got what he geekin' for
I'm movin' base, we outta state you know my speakers low
Put the pistol to your mouth now show me to the safe
Grammy nominated once, but I'm still movin' base

See them plaques on a nigga wall
And we still movin' base
Got them records jumpin' out the store
And we still movin' base
Coppas tried to knock us off
And we still movin' base
Haters throwin' shots through a nigga door
And we still movin' base

You see the plaques on the wall but the yayo still in the spot
See me cousin off to college, I see that it costs alot
Tallons fillin' the jammy Miami still in my heart
Niggas playin' the corner, guess their playin' their part
Early coppin' the coupes, ladies stay on our feet
Your brother went to the duplex
Smell the =dope from across the street
Hoodies come in all flavors, all black if you think you're sweet
Arab sellin' grenades by the box, you'll get it cheap
Schoolin' the little niggas, kilos all in the campus
A passport is necessary Ibiza with all the rappers
I be's with all the real captains, head shops for some tobacco (Bacco)
PR-80 just a plus don't mention the dust
R-O-C double M kill anything we touch

See them plaques on a nigga wall
And we still movin' base
Got them records jumpin' out the store
And we still movin' base
Coppas tried to knock us off
And we still movin' base




Haters throwin' shots through a nigga door
And we still movin' base

Overall Meaning

The song "Movin' Bass" by Rick Ross features a message of moving up in the world, both financially and personally. The references to drugs are a metaphor for the hustle and grind required to better oneself in life. The lyrics describe the struggle of getting rich and staying safe while doing so. Ross boasts about his success, referencing his Grammy nomination and the plaques on his wall, while also acknowledging the risks and danger of his lifestyle. The lines "I'm hard to kill, Dade county, Versace kneel" suggest that Ross has a strong sense of pride and loyalty to his hometown of Miami. Ross emphasizes the idea of continuing to "move base," or continue to grow and achieve success despite obstacles.


Overall, the song expresses the mentality of always striving for more and having the courage to take risks to get there. The combination of the beat's bass-driven rhythm and Ross's confident flow create a sense of empowerment for the listener, encouraging them to push past their limits and keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

The pop wars, temp rising a hot boy
Competition in the music industry is heating up and I'm a top performer.


Is the fat boy, skinny ties
Even though I may not fit the traditional image of a rapper with my overweight appearance and fashionable ties, I'm still making moves.


Don't empty mine nigga
Don't try to ruin my success or take what's mine.


Tall ceilings, chandeliers, I'm authentic
I've made it big and my expensive home decor reflects my realness.


Gettin' long money, short winded
I'm making a lot of money quickly but I'm still focused and not easily tired.


Lets go and get it nigga
Let's continue chasing success and getting money.


Bang bang, bitch niggas kept drinkin' shades from that double M
My competitors are getting shot down while trying to capitalize on my success with their knockoff fashion.


Get shot in your finger waves
If you try to copy me, you'll get hurt.


Twenty chickens watchin' and I still be movin' the base
Even with a lot of attention and distractions, I'm still handling business and moving drugs.


Gave a job to the children you scared to raise
I'm giving opportunities to those who may have grown up in tough situations without guidance, and doing it better than you could.


Chain swangin', name rangin'
I have expensive jewelry and a popular name in the industry.


Shots fired, same nigga
I've been through tough times and dangerous situations but I'm still here and moving forward.


We movin' weight I'm at a different base
I'm still dealing drugs but I'm making moves and expanding my operation.


I'm out in Haiti with my lady screamin' La Boule
I'm traveling to different places with my girl and living a lavish lifestyle.


I'm hard to kill, Dade county, Versace kneel
I'm tough and can't be taken down easily, representing my hometown and expensive fashion brand.


Fourteen first told what that dollar bill
I started from the bottom and now I'm counting a lot of cash.


Only one man got the combination to the safe
I trust only one person with access to my wealth and assets.


Grammy nominated once but I'm still movin' base
Even with industry recognition, I'm still hustling and making money through drug deals.


See them plaques on a nigga wall
I have achieved success and have awards to show for it.


And we still movin' base
But even with success, I'm still focused on my drug dealing operation and making moves.


Got them records jumpin' out the store
My music is selling well and in high demand.


Coppas tried to knock us off
The police have tried to stop us and ruin our operation.


Haters throwin' shots through a nigga door
My enemies are trying to hurt me and my reputation.


Fallin' from the sky, the money bag get bigger
As I achieve more success, the amount of money I'm making increases exponentially.


Angels tatted all on me, pray for a lord sinner
I have religious tattoos and despite my lifestyle, I still believe in a higher power.


Rolls Royce Corniche, sweepin' me off my feet
I have an expensive car that makes me feel luxurious and successful.


New bitches they by the fleet and we do em' all by the week
I have many women at my disposal, and we engage in sexual activity regularly and quickly.


Taz' angels just wanna chill, jewelers just wanna meet
I have attractive women hanging out with me, and other successful people want to get to know me.


Weed man expensive, three trips a week
I buy a lot of drugs and have to make frequent trips to get them.


Misses just wanna freak, feds stay up the street
Women are interested in me purely for sexual purposes, and law enforcement is keeping an eye on my activities.


Know they tellin' this close so we leak what we wanna leak
People are watching us closely and trying to find evidence against us, but we only give away what we want them to know.


My marbles chalked with some Farrahkhan
I'm influenced by the teachings of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan.


In the house of the lord, my niggas bearin' arms
Even in a religious setting, my associates are armed and ready for violence if necessary.


His eyes wide, nose runny got what he geekin' for
Someone is high on drugs and experiencing the expected physical symptoms.


I'm movin' base, we outta state you know my speakers low
I'm transporting drugs to other states and keeping things low-key to avoid drawing attention.


Put the pistol to your mouth now show me to the safe
I'm not afraid to use violence to get what I want, and I'll threaten someone with a gun to access their valuables.


You see the plaques on the wall but the yayo still in the spot
Even though I have industry recognition and awards, I'm still focused on dealing drugs.


See me cousin off to college, I see that it costs alot
I have family members who are pursuing education but it comes with a hefty price tag.


Tallons fillin' the jammy Miami still in my heart
I have weapons at my disposal and represent my hometown.


Niggas playin' the corner, guess their playin' their part
Other people are also involved in the drug dealing game and have their own roles to play.


Early coppin' the coupes, ladies stay on our feet
I'm buying expensive cars and women are attracted to my wealth and success.


Your brother went to the duplex, smell the =dope from across the street
Your brother went to the apartment, where drugs are being sold and it's obvious even from a distance.


Hoodies come in all flavors, all black if you think you're sweet
People have different styles of clothing, but I prefer all-black hoodies to show off my toughness.


Arab sellin' grenades by the box, you'll get it cheap
I have access to illegal weapons and explosives through connections with Arab sellers.


Schoolin' the little niggas, kilos all in the campus
I'm teaching younger people how to deal drugs and doing it at a large scale.


A passport is necessary Ibiza with all the rappers
I'm traveling internationally and partying with other successful musicians.


I be's with all the real captains, head shops for some tobacco (Bacco)
I'm hanging out with other successful drug dealers and visiting stores that specialize in tobacco products that can also be used for smoking drugs.


PR-80 just a plus don't mention the dust
I have a specific type of cigar that I smoke while dealing drugs, and don't want to draw attention to the drug dust.


R-O-C double M kill anything we touch
My record label and music brand is successful and we dominate in everything we do.




Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY Z. MOSLEY, SHAWN C. CARTER, CHRIS GODBEY, JEROME HARMON, WILLIAMS ROBERTS II

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@WillSantanaFilms

The version with Tink and Jay is killing this version.. this version doesnt give the song any justice

@lovenia2720

The verse with Tink on it is SICK! I must have the full version!

@taylorwingard4354

Cause she sound like nicki but ain’t nicki…

@SoundhealexRadio

A Grandeur #FOREVER #HipHop #CLASSIC

@WizDaKid100

This is one of the dopest Timbo beats of all time i think its one of his most 'out there' beats

@capricehollis1372

Timbo made this?!?!?! Dopeness

@mrbojack1399

@Caprice Hollis I didn’t know either

@Izzylearning

Ross is a beat. If you actually listen to a rick ross album like mastermind you will see he has bars. 

@Voicemannn

Candy Bars! Uhhhhgh! I got them Snickers, Hersey's, Reese's for all my boys...fugg around with MMG I'm biting Almond Joy's!

@Kandi305

VoiceMannn such a hater, i wonder whose your favorite rapper

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