Ten Jesus Pieces
Rick Ross Lyrics


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God forgives, He's so honourable
But living amongst thieves and niggas like myself
You will not have that luxury

I wake up excited, I made it through the night
Things I did in the dark, will it ever see the light?
My nerves should be a wreck, I got a bad chick
She keeps me erect, she loves my ad-libs
I think I'm a genius, hundred grand a fucking feature
I do at least three a week, roll up the fucking reefer
Went from Benihana to Bimini in Bahamas
Ten chains, no luggage, I'm a big timer
Niggas claim that they thugging when they dick-riding
My niggas rather walk, do they own brick climbing
On the block in my all white sneakers
Lord knows that my ten Jesus pieces
Pray for me cause you know a nigga doing wrong
My homie in the cell, so I had to write a poem
Count mills for the times that we had it hard
Asking for a hundred mill as I pray to God

I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces

Young nigga coming up, they wanna gun you down
Drinking vodka in the memory of my nigga, damn (I miss you Peanut)
Riding real slow on them all golds (we had them nigga)
Shopping for them Os when the mall close
Repping for your homies when they all gone
Get empowered then you put your dog on (Real shit)
All black tees, ten gold chains
At the Super Bowl, but we in the dope game
Ten years strong in the same trap
Ten years blowing on that strong pack
Lord knows that I wanna live right
But Lord knows what that Club Liv like (right)
Forty dollar tab meaning forty grand
Lord ? got it rolled up in a rubber band
Holding on the forty in his other hand
Ten chains on, smoking in the motherland

I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces

I'm his poltergeist, niggas know I'm more than nice
All these jewels on, all ?
I could see it in the sparkle cause it lacklustre
Black card maxed out, damn black brother
White collar, black minded
Chrome Smith and Wesson, back pocket
Eight shot, bitch I'm a top shotta
Screaming your affiliations, but that don't matter
I'm flyin' first class as the snakes slither
Never blackmail them, motherfucking killer
On trial and they wanna execute me
It's really sad, just the fact they never knew me
True G to the core, feel my texture
A true G keeps it raw in his lecture
Keep it simple, white tee, new sneakers
Dope boy style, ten Jesus pieces

I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces

Versace shirt, Jesus laying on the chest
Man I swear Big did it the best, I mean
Nas did it fresh, Jay did it fresh, I mean
Ye did it fresh, but man Big did it the best
And I was so impressed that I went and got ten
Now I'm stunting on these niggas cause I couldn't back in
Rose gold, yellow gold, a couple platinum
And I wear them all at once, I ain't trying to match them
I remember bumping Mac 10 and that deuce in the corner
Scraping up for a sandwich and a soda
Now my strength is up and I'm dangling chains off my shoulders
But no Jesus piece on mine, cause at times I feel ashamed
For the reason that I rhyme
And they say, because I'm Muslim I shouldn't think about the shine
Or even put it in a rhyme
It's better things I could talk about or put my money towards
But for now, I'mma wear these ten chains and floss

I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces

We untouchable

Mi historia es complicada, pero al final del dia valio la pena,
porque ahora estoy trabajando con el jefe





Yo vivi en Colombia y vivi muchas cosas, me entiende?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rick Ross's song Ten Jesus Pieces are a reflection of his desires for success and fame but also the reality that comes with living amongst thieves and people that are not always honorable. He starts off by acknowledging God's forgiving nature but also admits that due to his lifestyle, he may not be given that same luxury. The verse talks about his excessive spending habits and sexual experiences, displaying his extravagant lifestyle. Despite his opulence, he acknowledges his past struggles and those of his homies, who he honors by living well in their memory.


Ross talks about the symbolism of his ten Jesus pieces, standing for the ten years he has spent in the same trap working hard, blowing on strong pack and living a "real" lifestyle. He acknowledges having survived attempts on his life, reflecting on the liquor toasts made in the memory of his deceased friend Peanut. He mentions having gone through hard times, hustling and trying to make it, but now loves to enjoy the fruits of his labor. Despite his success, he acknowledges the struggles of poverty and apartheid that made it possible for him to wear his blood diamond chains.


The song ends with Ross reflecting on his Muslim faith and the choices he makes, including wearing his ten Jesus pieces despite his religion’s proscription against it. Throughout the song, he demonstrates his sincerity about the material achievements he has made, but also understands the complexities associated with balancing his success and faith.


Line by Line Meaning

God forgives, He's so honourable
God is forgiving and honorable


But living amongst thieves and niggas like myself
Living among people who have made mistakes like mine


You will not have that luxury
You won't be able to have the same mercy and forgiveness as God does


I wake up excited, I made it through the night
Grateful for surviving through the night


Things I did in the dark, will it ever see the light?
Worried about past mistakes being uncovered in the future


My nerves should be a wreck, I got a bad chick
Having a beautiful partner helps cope with anxiety and stress


She keeps me erect, she loves my ad-libs
Partner loves his style and music career goals


I think I'm a genius, hundred grand a fucking feature
Believing he's a talented artist who charges 100k for a feature verse


I do at least three a week, roll up the fucking reefer
Recording three songs per week while smoking weed


Went from Benihana to Bimini in Bahamas
Traveling to high-end restaurants and exotic locations


Ten chains, no luggage, I'm a big timer
Wearing ten chains without any baggage, indicating wealth and status


Niggas claim that they thugging when they dick-riding
Some people falsely claim they are tough and follow others' lead


My niggas rather walk, do they own brick climbing
Friends prefer hard work instead of taking shortcuts or following others


On the block in my all white sneakers
Wearing all-white shoes on the street


Lord knows that my ten Jesus pieces
Acknowledging that God knows about his lavish lifestyle


Pray for me cause you know a nigga doing wrong
Requesting prayers for guidance since he's made mistakes


My homie in the cell, so I had to write a poem
Writing a poem for a friend in jail


Count mills for the times that we had it hard
Remembering the struggle


Asking for a hundred mill as I pray to God
Aspiring to make lots of money while also being spiritual


I do this for my niggas facing hard times
Creating music for people who are struggling


Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
If you're only part-time hustling, don't expect to make much money


Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Wearing ten chains with a reference to famous DJ Eric B and mob connections


Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Flowing like rapper Rakim and breaking barriers in music


Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
Admitting his jewelry is made from unethical materials and acknowledging painful history


Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
Quoting a prayer from memory


I pray for every soul that this music reaches
Wishing well for all listeners of his music


Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces
Wanting to be buried with ten Jesus pieces as a symbol of wealth and status


Young nigga coming up, they wanna gun you down
Young, up-and-coming artists may encounter violence


Drinking vodka in the memory of my nigga, damn (I miss you Peanut)
Drinking alcohol in memory of a deceased friend named Peanut


Riding real slow on them all golds (we had them nigga)
Riding slowly on gold rims while reminiscing about past experiences


Shopping for them Os when the mall close
Purchasing drugs after the mall closes


Repping for your homies when they all gone
Representing and honoring deceased friends


Get empowered then you put your dog on (Real shit)
Helping friends once you have the means to do so


All black tees, ten gold chains
Wearing matching black T-shirts with ten gold chains


At the Super Bowl, but we in the dope game
Being at the Super Bowl game while still connected to the drug trade


Ten years strong in the same trap
Stuck in the drug trade for a decade


Ten years blowing on that strong pack
Smoking weed for ten years


Lord knows that I wanna live right
Acknowledging the desire to change and live a better life


But Lord knows what that Club Liv like (right)
Realizing the appeal of the nightclub scene


Forty dollar tab meaning forty grand
Spending small amounts that add up to large sums


Lord ? got it rolled up in a rubber band
Keeping a large amount of money in a rubber band


Holding on the forty in his other hand
Holding onto a gun with his free hand


Ten chains on, smoking in the motherland
Wearing ten chains while smoking in an exotic location


I'm his poltergeist, niggas know I'm more than nice
Displaying extreme talent and skill


All these jewels on, all ?
Wearing multiple expensive pieces of jewelry


I could see it in the sparkle cause it lacklustre
Being unimpressed by his own jewelry


Black card maxed out, damn black brother
Spending beyond his means on his black credit card


White collar, black minded
Having a white-collar job but embracing street culture


Chrome Smith and Wesson, back pocket
Carrying a Chrome Smith and Wesson gun in his back pocket


Eight shot, bitch I'm a top shotta
Feeling powerful with an eight-shot gun


Screaming your affiliations, but that don't matter
Boasting about your gang affiliations, but they are unimportant in the scheme of things


I'm flyin' first class as the snakes slither
Travelling in luxury while still being connected to dangerous people


Never blackmail them, motherfucking killer
Not resorting to blackmail, but being willing to kill


On trial and they wanna execute me
Facing the death penalty


It's really sad, just the fact they never knew me
Saddened by the fact that others will never really know him as a person


True G to the core, feel my texture
Being authentic and real, with others able to sense it


A true G keeps it raw in his lecture
Speaking honestly and openly, not sugar-coating anything


Keep it simple, white tee, new sneakers
Preferring simple clothing and fresh sneakers


Dope boy style, ten Jesus pieces
Displaying a style associated with drug dealers and wearing ten Jesus pieces to show status and wealth


Versace shirt, Jesus laying on the chest
Wearing a Versace shirt with an image of Jesus on it


Man I swear Big did it the best, I mean
Acknowledging Biggie Smalls' influence and style


Nas did it fresh, Jay did it fresh, I mean
Recognizing other rappers who have displayed a similar style


Ye did it fresh, but man Big did it the best
Believing Biggie Smalls did it better than Kanye West


And I was so impressed that I went and got ten
Inspired by Biggie's style and purchasing ten Jesus pieces


Now I'm stunting on these niggas cause I couldn't back in
Showing off his wealth and status to those who didn't believe in him


Rose gold, yellow gold, a couple platinum
Having different types of gold and platinum jewelry


And I wear them all at once, I ain't trying to match them
Wearing all his jewelry at once, not caring about matching


I remember bumping Mac 10 and that deuce in the corner
Recalling listening to music in a particular location


Scraping up for a sandwich and a soda
Struggling financially, only able to afford a cheap meal


Now my strength is up and I'm dangling chains off my shoulders
Feeling more powerful and successful, showcasing his wealth through his jewelry


But no Jesus piece on mine, cause at times I feel ashamed
Not wanting to wear a Jesus piece due to feeling ashamed about his actions


For the reason that I rhyme
The reason he raps is because of his passion for music, not religion


And they say, because I'm Muslim I shouldn't think about the shine
Stereotypes about Muslims not caring about worldly possessions


Or even put it in a rhyme
Or not rapping about wealth and status


It's better things I could talk about or put my money towards
Admitting there are more important things to focus on than money and material things


But for now, I'mma wear these ten chains and floss
Enjoying his wealth and showcasing it through his jewelry


We untouchable
Unreachable and immune to harm




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ERIK ORTIZ, KEVIN CROWE, KYLE ALFONSO MYRICKS, KENNY BARTOLOMEI, WILLIAM ROBERTS, JEFFREY L. OSBORNE, JAMAAL FRANKLIN

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@lillyMaxico

This song brings tears to my eyes.

I do not know how many people are using Authentic views ?

@siyabongadlamini

Lost everything in a business deal gone bad, business partner vanished with millions of rands, Friday 6th of September 2019, my life changed forever, thank you Ross for this song, it kept me going in one of the most dark times of my life......I'm not out of the woods yet but in 2 years time l would have repaid all the debts l accumulated after the fiasco......the lord knowsπŸ™πŸ™πŸ™

@andiedaddiekris

Usu grand yini bafo?

@Chulit0San

soldier !

@samuelesselbeach1827

I hope you have been able to pay ur debts now

@Bmscarz

I’m sure you paid it off and doing even better now bless you

@cass93

Boss up!!!

@TanteiGH

This has always been one of Rick Ross’ most underrated songs imo

@andrzejk2551

10 times more vies! Top ten beats ever!!!

@Sharoncrazy2335

Who's bumping this during quarantine

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