shot to the heart
Rick Ross Lyrics


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(Feat. Lil Wayne)

[Lil Wayne:]
Since I′ve lost you I'm lost too
Nigga feeling like he at the bottom like a horse shoe
Sorry for the trouble that I put you in your heart too
God knows that I′ll do anything for a part 2
Hard to be friends for the day you come back to me
Sayin that you forgive me
Give me another chance I'm needing it like a kidney
I don't want a advance
Give me back her hands give me back her touch
I don′t ask for much, but I fucked up
I know I fucked up, I admit I fucked up, but everybody fucks up
Now this southern nigga lucked up
Telling me and my click don′t give a fuck
Cuz I'm from new Orleans, she was from Georgia
She was my down chick, I was a soldier
I was a gangsta, she was my shoulder
You were the pistol to my holster. Bang

[Hook: Lil Wayne talking]
You′ve Been Hiding, Never Letting It Show
Always Trying, To Keep It Under Control (I see you hiding it mama)
You Got It Down, And You're Well On Your Way To The Top (You doin′ your thing)
But There Is Something You Forgot

[Lil Wayne:]
You forgot about the house, you forgot about the ring
I remember everything, I just wanna hear you sing
I remember the love right after the fight
You can't tell me you don′t remember those nights
And if I would cry, you would cry twice
To me you were the brightest star under sunlight
Take away my title, take away my strength
And give me back my girl and you give me back my life
-Give me back my girl and you give me back my life-
See this is just a nightmare so I blink twice
Open up my eyes hoping she'd be in my sight
I remember the time I wish I can bring it back
What she means to me is what I mean to rap

[Hook: Lil Wayne talking]
You've Been Hiding, Never Letting It Show
Always Trying (I see you hiding it mama)
To Keep It Under Control (But I know you know)
You Got It Down (I know you do)
And You′re Well On Your Way To The Top (But I wish you nothin′ but happiness)
But There Is Something You Forgot

[Lil Wayne:]
But I hope u haven't forgot about me
Up in the living room watchin sports center
You were cookin dinner, I was such a sinner
But the lord is a forgiver
You know they say if u pray then u can get your blessings ordered and delivered
And your boyfriend is not like me
Why you even go and get a _ like me
I remember we would sit at home all day
You called me butter, I called you babe
My momma asked about you, my partners did too
I know your daughter will be so amazing like you
And I know you probably wish you never met me
And I just wish you never forget me
And let me say, please, don′t worry about the women I have been with
No engagement can amount to your friendship
And I hope that nigga know he got a queen
And all I can do is dream. Damn.

[Hook:]
I've Been Lonely
I′ve Been Waiting For You
I'm Pretending, and That′s All I Can Do
The Love I'm Sending Ain't Making It Through To Your Heart

[Rick Ross:]
I shed tears ′cause I′m told that they'll heal
To tell the truth I don′t know how to feel
Never felt alone in a room full of friends
Got big plans but you leave 'em in suspense
Pray for me, patience wait for me
Pay dues, trust me they ain′t comin
Way back it was hoops, now it's Maybach coupes
And we all took a vow, no squares in the loops
Now we lookin at each other, sittin in a court room I′m laughin, cause it's lookin like a cartoon
Never snitch, got it tattood by kartoo?
(Somebody switch) by my rules we all lose

[Hook: Lil Wayne talking]
You've Been Hiding, Never Letting It Show
Always Trying, To Keep It Under Control
You Got It Down, And You′re Well On Your Way To The Top
But There Is Something You Forgot

[Rick Ross:]
Flippin through magazines, ridiculed for my life
But they keep takin pictures of my jewels in the light
Hundred g′s in the night, entertain big timers
Cause my 1 liners rule these dynamers
Smellin rose on my breath, on ex brisco fell asleep in his bed
Habits we developed livin lavish stackin mail up
Clothes come from big n tall ...?
Got live life, I'm tryna live life,
Penthouse for a pimp, only drove the Benz twice
Convertible to the cars, cause I murdered all of ours
Get 50 collect calls from dawgs behind bars

[Hook: Lil Wayne talking]
You′ve Been Hiding, Never Letting It Show
Always Trying, To Keep It Under Control
You Got It Down, And You're Well On Your Way To The
But There Is Something You Forgot

[Rick Ross:]
Fortune n fame are pleasures you couldn′t fathom
But fortunately for me my fortune built me a palace
Benjamins by the pallet, I'm spendin ′em mighty daily
I know I'm under surveillance (I look at it as a talent)
Millions a gotta manage, lil talents up in the rappin I'm such a threat to these n*ggaz (you never know what could happen)
I started without a coin, not knowin which way I′m goin
Now I′m chatering boeings n readin a few poems
Weathered all of the storms, now its time to see the light
And I never felt this way bout anything in my life
Determined to be the best, not lookin back at regrets
How many people you blessed is how you measure success

[Hook:]
I've Been Lonely
I′ve Been Waiting For You




I'm Pretending, And Thats All I Can Do
The Love I′m Sending Ain't Making It Through To Your Heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Shot to the Heart" by Rick Ross featuring Lil Wayne is an emotional track that talks about the pain of a lost love. Verses from Lil Wayne describe his remorse and deep longing for his former lover, apologizing for his mistakes and asking for forgiveness. He expresses how much he needs his woman back and that he would give up everything, including his career, to have her back in his arms again. The chorus speaks of the singer's loneliness and waiting for his lost love to come back, but knowing deep down that his love will not reach her heart. Rick Ross then jumps in with a verse about the cost of fame, admitting that it can be tough but is also rewarding, and reminding listeners that success is measured by the number of people one has blessed, not material possessions.


The lyrics are very introspective and reveal a deep sense of regret from Lil Wayne who admits to messing up big time. The song has a poignant message that speaks to the pain and consequences of lost love. It shows how remorseful one can be when they have lost someone they care about and what it means to live with regret.


Line by Line Meaning

Since I’ve lost you I’m lost too
I feel lost and incomplete without you


Nigga feeling like he at the bottom like a horse shoe
I feel like I'm at the lowest point in my life


Sorry for the trouble that I put you in your heart too
I apologize for the pain I caused you and the damage it did to your heart


God knows that I’ll do anything for a part 2
I'm willing to do anything to rebuild our relationship


Hard to be friends for the day you come back to me
It's difficult to just be friends knowing that one day you might come back to me


Sayin that you forgive me
Hoping that you will forgive me


Give me another chance I'm needing it like a kidney
I desperately need another chance with you


I don't want a advance
I don't need material things, I just want you back


Give me back her hands give me back her touch
I long for your touch and the feeling of your hands in mine


I don’t ask for much, but I fucked up
I know I made mistakes, but I'm not asking for much in return


I know I fucked up, I admit I fucked up, but everybody fucks up
I acknowledge my mistakes and know that everyone makes them


Now this southern nigga lucked up
Now I've been fortunate to have a stroke of luck


Telling me and my click don’t give a fuck
My friends and I don't care about what others think or say


Cuz I'm from new Orleans, she was from Georgia
I'm from New Orleans and she was from Georgia, different backgrounds but we were still connected


She was my down chick, I was a soldier
She was loyal and supportive of me, and I was dedicated to her like a soldier


I was a gangsta, she was my shoulder
I portrayed a tough image, and she was my emotional support


You were the pistol to my holster. Bang
You were my partner in crime, always by my side until everything went wrong


You've Been Hiding, Never Letting It Show
You've been hiding your feelings and emotions, not showing them to anyone


Always Trying, To Keep It Under Control (I see you hiding it mama)
You're constantly trying to hide and control your emotions, but I can still see it in you


You Got It Down, And You're Well On Your Way To The Top (You doin′ your thing)
You've mastered the art of hiding your emotions and you're succeeding in life


But There Is Something You Forgot
But there is something important that you have forgotten


You forgot about the house, you forgot about the ring
You forgot about the life we built together, the home and the commitment symbolized by the ring


I remember everything, I just wanna hear you sing
I still remember every detail, and I just want to hear your voice again


I remember the love right after the fight
I remember how we always made up and felt even more in love after our arguments


You can't tell me you don't remember those nights
You can't deny that you also remember those special nights we shared


And if I would cry, you would cry twice
If I showed any sign of sadness, you would feel it even more and cry with me


To me you were the brightest star under sunlight
You were my shining star, the one who brought light and happiness into my life


Take away my title, take away my strength
Take away my success and power, it means nothing without you


And give me back my girl and you give me back my life
If you return to me, you will bring back the joy and purpose in my life


See this is just a nightmare so I blink twice
I hope that this is just a bad dream, so I try to wake myself up


Open up my eyes hoping she'd be in my sight
I open my eyes, hoping to see you standing right in front of me


I remember the time I wish I can bring it back
I remember the past and wish I could go back in time to relive those moments


What she means to me is what I mean to rap
The love and significance she holds in my life is equivalent to the importance of my music


But I hope u haven't forgot about me
I hope you still remember me and haven't completely forgotten about me


Up in the living room watchin sports center
I'm sitting in the living room watching sports on TV, reminiscing about our time together


You were cookin dinner, I was such a sinner
You were preparing dinner while I was being reckless and making mistakes


But the lord is a forgiver
I believe in God's forgiveness and redemption


You know they say if u pray then u can get your blessings ordered and delivered
There's a saying that if you pray, you can receive the blessings you ask for


And your boyfriend is not like me
Your current partner is not the same as me, he can't compare


Why you even go and get a _ like me
Why did you even choose someone like me in the first place?


I remember we would sit at home all day
I remember how we used to spend the whole day together at home


You called me butter, I called you babe
You used to call me sweet names like butter, and I called you babe


My momma asked about you, my partners did too
My mom and friends are curious about you, they ask about you


I know your daughter will be so amazing like you
I know your daughter will grow up to be as amazing as you are


And I know you probably wish you never met me
I understand you may regret meeting me


And I just wish you never forget me
I hope that even if we're not together, you will always remember me


And let me say, please, don′t worry about the women I have been with
Please don't worry or be concerned about the other women I've been with


No engagement can amount to your friendship
No other relationship or commitment can compare to the bond we had as friends


And I hope that nigga know he got a queen
I hope your current partner realizes that he has a wonderful woman by his side


And all I can do is dream. Damn.
All I can do now is imagine and dream about what could have been. It's frustrating.


I shed tears ′cause I′m told that they'll heal
I cry because I've been told that crying can help heal the pain


To tell the truth I don′t know how to feel
Honestly, I'm not sure how to process or handle my emotions


Never felt alone in a room full of friends
Even when I'm surrounded by friends, I still feel lonely without you


Got big plans but you leave 'em in suspense
I have ambitious plans for the future, but not knowing if you'll be there keeps them uncertain


Pray for me, patience wait for me
I ask for your prayers and patience as I work on myself and wait for you


Pay dues, trust me they ain′t coming
I've paid my dues and worked hard, but the rewards and recognition I expected haven't come


Way back it was hoops, now it's Maybach coupes
In the past, I struggled and played basketball, now I have luxury cars like Maybachs


And we all took a vow, no squares in the loops
We made a promise to each other to never let outsiders into our inner circle


Now we lookin at each other, sittin in a court room I′m laughin, cause it's lookin like a cartoon
Now we're facing each other in court, and I find it ironic and amusing because it feels like a ridiculous scenario


Never snitch, got it tattood by kartoo?
I never betray my crew, I have that principle inked on my skin


(Somebody switch) by my rules we all lose
If someone betrays us and breaks our rules, we all suffer the consequences


Flippin through magazines, ridiculed for my life
I'm flipping through magazines where people criticize and ridicule my lifestyle


But they keep takin pictures of my jewels in the light
Despite the criticism, they still take photos of me and my expensive jewelry in the spotlight


Hundred g's in the night, entertain big timers
I have a hundred thousand dollars with me at night, entertaining and spending time with wealthy individuals


Cause my 1 liners rule these dynamers
My clever and memorable lines dominate the attention and admiration of powerful people


Smellin rose on my breath, on ex brisco fell asleep in his bed
I have a luxurious lifestyle, smelling like roses and even sleeping in the bed of famous rapper Brisco


Habits we developed livin lavish stackin mail up
We formed habits of living a lavish and extravagant lifestyle, accumulating wealth


Clothes come from big n tall ...?
I buy my clothes from high-end and expensive stores, do you know about that?


Got live life, I'm tryna live life
I've experienced the ups and downs of life, and now I'm just trying to enjoy and live my life


Penthouse for a pimp, only drove the Benz twice
I have a luxurious penthouse like a pimp, but I've only driven a Benz car twice


Convertible to the cars, cause I murdered all of ours
I switched from one expensive car to another, as if I killed all the previous ones in terms of my lifestyle


Get 50 collect calls from dawgs behind bars
I receive numerous phone calls from my friends who are currently incarcerated


Fortune n fame are pleasures you couldn′t fathom
The wealth and popularity that I have achieved would be unimaginable to you


But fortunately for me my fortune built me a palace
Luckily, my wealth has allowed me to build and live in a magnificent palace


Benjamins by the pallet, I'm spendin ′em mighty daily
I have so much money that I have stacks of hundred dollar bills, and I spend them freely every day


I know I'm under surveillance (I look at it as a talent)
I am aware that I'm being watched and monitored, but I see it as a skill or ability to handle it


Millions a gotta manage, lil talents up in the rappin I'm such a threat to these n*ggaz (you never know what could happen)
I have to manage my huge fortune and deal with the challenges that come with it. I have undeniable skills in rapping, and I'm seen as a threat to other rappers. Anything can happen in this industry.


I started without a coin, not knowing which way I'm goin
I began with nothing, not even a penny, and I didn't know what direction my life would take


Now I'm chatering boeings n readin a few poems
Now I'm flying in private jets and indulging in personal pursuits like reading poetry


Weathered all of the storms, now its time to see the light
I have endured and survived through difficult times, and now it's time for me to experience success and happiness


And I never felt this way bout anything in my life
I've never felt this strongly about anything or anyone in my entire life


Determined to be the best, not lookin back at regrets
I am focused and determined to be the best, and I refuse to dwell on past mistakes or regrets


How many people you blessed is how you measure success
The number of people you positively impact and help is the true measure of success


I′ve Been Lonely
I have felt lonely


I've Been Waiting For You
I have been patiently waiting for your return


I'm Pretending, and That's All I Can Do
I'm pretending to be okay, but it's the only thing I can do in this situation


The Love I'm Sending Ain't Making It Through To Your Heart
The love and affection I'm trying to send to you isn't reaching your heart




Writer(s): Roberts William, Allen Brian, Alton Sheron, Vallance Jim

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Nathalie Maltez

Weathered all of the storms
Now it’s time to see the light
And I never felt this way about anything IN MY LIFE
Determined to be the best
Not looking back at regrets
HOW MANY PEOPLE YOU BLESS IS HOW YOU MEASURE SUCCESS

That verse is so real 🔥🔥

Aninneji Michael Osinachi junior jay

❤️❤️

tank

Always the best. Ahead of it all

Darren Wheeler

4real couldn’t have said it any better 💯

whatever

these lyrics really hit me when I was younger. Ross went in

Laura Reale

Sentiments shared

BLOODYRECKLESS

One of the hardest beats. Not to mention RR’s bars. Perfect song #2021

justin BF

Yea RR.

Lamar Platinum

Too bad Rick Ross didn’t get the song cleared by the label

ryratsephable

Its good to have an open mind with music and realize that every genre of music has its place in the world. Whether or not youre particularly fond it this or not.....

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