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.

Take Advantage
Rick Ross Lyrics

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This is the feeling of a lifetime
That I won't never get back
Aye this the feeling of a lifetime
You can't ever get back
So I'ma take advantage
I'm not tryna be mannish
I would never take it for granted
But while you're all over me

Since we huggin' we might as well gon' kiss
Since we talkin' we might as well reminisce
Since we kissin' we might as well gon' fuck
Since I'm fuckin' you, might as well gon' and eat it
Since I bought a Rollie I might as well flood it
Since we spendin' some times you might as well suck it
I can't hold your hand now, I'm countin' money
I get money just to stand around, it's hard, trust me
Different bitches in different cities, but it's cool
I'ma keep it pimpin' with you and blow some doja
We gon' eat prime on 12 down on Ocean
Ocean Drive in Miami, that's the way we flexin'
Come with me and stay the night and you won't regret it
Dinner dates, what I do for you is all brand new to me
I'm goin' to court, my baby mama tryin' suin' me
And I'm tryna take it off my mind, with you

This is the feeling of a lifetime
That I won't never get back
Aye this the feeling of a lifetime
You can't ever get back
So I'ma take advantage
I'm not tryna be mannish
I would never take it for granted
But while you're all over me

Every time we step out, she keeps me on baller alert
Gotta have tickets just to see these young ballers at work
All I got is my word and rosaries under my shirt
Give you my last, it's not a question, I know what you're worth
Blew me kisses through the window in fed, county jail
Three kidnapping charges, DA denied me my bail
Two million in cash, the property totaled for six
No bonds were needed, I got papis, they're holdin' my chips
These labels be fake, Atlantic a lake
Want you well and run dry, but these levees'll break
But I'm goin' for broke, so far from me sellin' my soul
Decoratin' my home with statues of gold

This is the feeling of a lifetime
That I won't never get back
Aye this the feeling of a lifetime
You can't ever get back
So I'ma take advantage
I'm not tryna be mannish

I would never take it for granted
But while you're all over me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rick Ross and Future's Take Advantage express the desire to make the most of the current moment since it's a feeling that will never come back. They recognize the value of this moment and the importance of not taking it for granted. Hence, they decide to take advantage of the moment instead of being passive or indifferent towards it. The lyrics showcase a sense of urgency, emphasizing the idea that one should seize the opportunity at hand, whether it's about kissing, having sex, owning wealth like a Rollie, or being with someone you cherish. Even though the singers' lifestyles and priorities may have taken them away from meaningful connections, they acknowledge their partner's worth and the novelty that the relationship brings to them. They want to make the most of it while it lasts.

Line by Line Meaning

This is the feeling of a lifetime
The feeling of being with someone special is unique and unforgettable.

That I won't never get back
This feeling won't last forever, and it's important to cherish it while it lasts because it's irreplaceable.

Aye this the feeling of a lifetime
Hey, this is what it feels like to be with someone special. It's indescribable.

You can't ever get back
The feeling won't recur and it's essential to make the best of it because it's irreplaceable.

So I'ma take advantage
I'll make the most of this moment and this connection while it lasts

I'm not tryna be mannish
I am not trying to be a typical tough guy or player.

I would never take it for granted
I understand how unique and special this feeling is, and I value it deeply.

But while you're all over me
While we're together and intimate, I'll take advantage of every moment and make the most of it.

Since we huggin' we might as well gon' kiss
If we're already being affectionate and close, we might as well take it to the next level and kiss.

Since we talkin' we might as well reminisce
If we're already talking, why not bring up old memories and reminisce together?

Since we kissin' we might as well gon' fuck
If we're already being intimate with kissing, then it makes sense to take things to the next level with sex.

Since I'm fuckin' you, might as well gon' and eat it
Since we're already having sex, I might as well go the extra mile and please you further.

Since I bought a Rollie I might as well flood it
Since I have a new Rolex watch, I might as well show it off and make it look as flashy as possible.

Since we spendin' some times you might as well suck it
Since we're spending time together, you might as well offer to pleasure me in return.

I can't hold your hand now, I'm countin' money
I'm currently more focused on making money and counting it than being physically affectionate with you.

I get money just to stand around, it's hard, trust me
My job and lifestyle may seem glamorous, but it's actually very difficult and requires a lot of standing around and waiting.

Different bitches in different cities, but it's cool
I have multiple partners in different cities, but I'm not too concerned and comfortable with the arrangement.

I'ma keep it pimpin' with you and blow some doja
I'll maintain a pimp-like attitude around you and smoke some marijuana together.

We gon' eat prime on 12 down on Ocean
We'll dine on high-quality food on Ocean Drive in Miami and enjoy ourselves.

Come with me and stay the night and you won't regret it
Spend the night with me, and I promise you won't be disappointed with our time together.

Dinner dates, what I do for you is all brand new to me
Going out for dinner and doing things for you is a new experience for me, but I'm willing to try and make you happy.

I'm goin' to court, my baby mama tryin' suin' me
I have a legal case with my ex-partner who is attempting to sue me for some reason.

And I'm tryna take it off my mind, with you
I'm trying to forget about my problems and focus on being with you and enjoying the moment.

Every time we step out, she keeps me on baller alert
Whenever we go out, my partner keeps me aware of my status as a successful, wealthy individual.

Gotta have tickets just to see these young ballers at work
You need special tickets to see the upcoming stars and successful individuals in certain areas.

All I got is my word and rosaries under my shirt
All I have is my reputation and a religious item under my shirt for good luck.

Give you my last, it's not a question, I know what you're worth
I'm willing to give you everything I have, and I know you're valuable and deserving of it.

Blew me kisses through the window in fed, county jail
My partner blew me kisses through the prison window when I was in jail in the federal or county prison system.

Three kidnapping charges, DA denied me my bail
I was charged with three counts of kidnapping, and the District Attorney did not allow me to post bail.

Two million in cash, the property totaled for six
I have two million dollars in cash and possess a total of six million dollars in property.

No bonds were needed, I got papis, they're holdin' my chips
I don't need to pay any bonds, and my friends are holding my money for me.

These labels be fake, Atlantic a lake
Record labels are often fake and deceptive, and Atlantic Records is one of the biggest of these 'lakes.'

Want you well and run dry, but these levees'll break
Labels want to use you up and exhaust you, but eventually, the burden will become too much.

But I'm goin' for broke, so far from me sellin' my soul
I'm going all out, and I won't compromise my values or principles for success.

Decoratin' my home with statues of gold
I'm decorating my house with golden statues as a symbol of my wealth and success.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Navaydius Wilburn, William Roberts

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