Ten Jesus Pieces Ft Stalley
Rick Ross Feat. Stalley 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 of Rick Ross Feat. Stalley's song Ten Jesus Pieces reflect themes of materialism, religious iconography, and struggles with moral conscience in the context of being involved in illegal activities. Ross acknowledges his own personal flaws and the dangers of his lifestyle, recognizing that he will not have the luxury of being forgiven by God while living amongst "thieves and niggas like" him. He juxtaposes morally-questionable actions such as drug use and excessive spending with sincere prayers for his soul and for those touched by his music.


The verses of the song are interspersed with the refrain "I do this for my niggas facing hard times," emphasizing a sense of solidarity with those who have to hustle to survive. The repeated references to "ten Jesus pieces" – diamond-encrusted necklaces featuring Jesus on the cross – suggest a desire for protection and redemption in the face of danger and sin. Other motifs in the song include allusions to hip-hop legends like Eric B and Rakim as well as the luxuries of a lavish lifestyle, such as shopping sprees and expensive travel.


Line by Line Meaning

God forgives, He's so honourable
Despite living in a world with thieves and negative influences, God's forgiveness is still honorable and ultimate


But living amongst thieves and niggas like myself
However, living among individuals engaged in criminal activities and like-minded individuals like me


You will not have that luxury
One cannot expect to have the luxury of God's forgiveness while surrounded by criminal elements and engaging in similar behavior


I wake up excited, I made it through the night
I wake up filled with excitement and gratitude for making it through another challenging night


Things I did in the dark, will it ever see the light?
I wonder if the questionable things I did in secret will ever be brought to light and exposed


My nerves should be a wreck, I got a bad chick
Given the circumstances, I should be anxious, but having a supportive and attractive partner calms me down


She keeps me erect, she loves my ad-libs
She physically and emotionally stimulates me, enjoying my unique style of vocal embellishments


I think I'm a genius, hundred grand a fucking feature
I believe I possess exceptional intelligence, charging a hundred thousand dollars for collaborating on a song


I do at least three a week, roll up the fucking reefer
I participate in a minimum of three collaborations per week, while also indulging in smoking marijuana


Went from Benihana to Bimini in Bahamas
I have upgraded from dining at Benihana to vacationing in Bimini, a beautiful island in the Bahamas


Ten chains, no luggage, I'm a big timer
I wear ten expensive chains without needing any luggage, symbolizing my status as a successful and influential individual


N****s claim that they thugging when they dick-riding
Some individuals pretend to be tough and involved in criminal activities, but they are actually just following and copying others


My n****s rather walk, do they own brick climbing
My friends prefer taking their own path and embracing their own struggles instead of relying on shortcuts


On the block in my all white sneakers
I'm present on the neighborhood block, wearing all-white sneakers to showcase my style


Lord knows that my ten Jesus pieces
God knows the significance and meaning behind my ten Jesus-themed necklaces


Pray for me cause you know a n**** doing wrong
Please pray for me because you're aware that I'm engaging in wrongful behavior


My homie in the cell, so I had to write a poem
A close friend of mine is incarcerated, which inspired me to write a heartfelt poem


Count mills for the times that we had it hard
I count millions of dollars as a reflection of the challenging times we endured


Asking for a hundred mill as I pray to God
As I pray to God, I ask for a hundred million dollars to alleviate my financial troubles


I do this for my n****s facing hard times
I create music that resonates with individuals experiencing difficult circumstances


Empty on them corners if you hustling part time
Harsh realities await those who only hustle part-time on the dangerous street corners


Ten chains on, Eric B with mob ties
Wearing ten chains, resembling Eric B, a legendary figure in hip-hop, and having connections to organized crime


Rakim flows, coming from the far side
Delivering rap flows influenced by Rakim, a renowned rapper, and coming from a unique perspective


Blood diamonds and my pieces from apartheid
My jewelry contains blood diamonds obtained from regions affected by apartheid


Quick, quote a prayer, pull it from the archives
Reciting a prayer spontaneously, quoting it from memory or a written collection


I pray for every soul that this music reaches
I offer prayers for every individual touched by my music and its messages


Bury me a G, ten Jesus pieces
When I pass away, bury me as a gangster (G) with the ten Jesus-themed necklaces


Young n**** coming up, they wanna gun you down
As a young individual rising to success, there are those who wish to harm and undermine you


Drinking vodka in the memory of my n****, damn (I miss you Peanut)
I'm drinking vodka to honor and reminisce about a lost friend named Peanut


Riding real slow on them all golds (we had them n****s)
Cruising at a leisurely pace, showcasing my gold rims (a luxury we used to have)


Shopping for them Os when the mall close
Engaging in illegal activities, such as purchasing drugs, when the mall is closed


Repping for your homies when they all gone
Representing and standing up for your friends when they are no longer present


Get empowered then you put your dog on (Real shit)
Once you gain power and influence, you support and uplift your close associates


All black tees, ten gold chains
Wearing black t-shirts and ten gold chains, symbolizing a stylish and extravagant appearance


At the Super Bowl, but we in the dope game
Although physically present at the Super Bowl, we remain involved in the illegal drug trade


Ten years strong in the same trap
Maintaining resilience and success for ten years in the same dangerous environment


Ten years blowing on that strong pack
For a decade, I have been smoking high-quality marijuana


Lord knows that I wanna live right
God is aware of my desire to live a righteous life


But Lord knows what that Club Liv like (right)
However, God also knows the temptation and allure of clubs like Liv, filled with debauchery


Forty dollar tab meaning forty grand
A modest expense of forty dollars signifies a much larger sum, forty thousand dollars


Lord ? got it rolled up in a rubber band
An individual named ? holds the money tightly rolled up with a rubber band


Holding on the forty in his other hand
Keeping a firearm, specifically a .40 caliber gun, in his other hand


Ten chains on, smoking in the motherland
Wearing ten chains while enjoying a smoke in the place of ancestral origin


I'm his poltergeist, n****s know I'm more than nice
I'm a disruptive and haunting presence, known for being exceptionally talented


All these jewels on, all ?
Showing off all these expensive jewels, emphasizing their remarkable appearance


I could see it in the sparkle cause it lacklustre
By observing the sparkle of the jewelry, I can detect its lack of genuine brilliance


Black card maxed out, damn, black brother
My black credit card is over the limit, highlighting the financial strain I am experiencing


White collar, black minded
Having a professional and respectable appearance but maintaining a criminal mindset


Chrome Smith and Wesson, back pocket
Concealing a shiny Chrome Smith & Wesson firearm in my back pocket


Eight shot, bitch I'm a top shotta
I possess an eight-shot firearm, emphasizing my status as a respected and powerful figure


Screaming your affiliations, but that don't matter
Boasting about your criminal affiliations, although ultimately, it holds no real significance


I'm flyin' first class as the snakes slither
While snakes representing enemies move with deceit and slyness, I soar above in first-class luxury


Never blackmail them, motherfucking killer
I never resort to blackmailing, as I am ruthless and capable of taking actions against my enemies


On trial and they wanna execute me
Facing a trial where the prosecution seeks to punish me with the death penalty


It's really sad, just the fact they never knew me
It's unfortunate that they pass judgement without truly understanding who I am


True G to the core, feel my texture
Being a genuine gangster, it is evident in my essence and character


A true G keeps it raw in his lecture
An authentic gangster presents an unfiltered and unapologetic message in his speech


Keep it simple, white tee, new sneakers
Maintaining simplicity with a white t-shirt and fresh pair of sneakers


Dope boy style, ten Jesus pieces
Embracing a style associated with drug dealers, wearing ten Jesus-themed necklaces


Versace shirt, Jesus laying on the chest
Wearing a Versace shirt with a pendant of Jesus resting on my chest


Man I swear Big did it the best, I mean
I truly believe that Big (The Notorious B.I.G.) executed this style with the utmost excellence


Nas did it fresh, Jay did it fresh, I mean
Artists like Nas and Jay-Z also had a fresh and impressive execution of their own


Ye did it fresh, but man Big did it the best
Although Kanye West had his own fresh take, I still hold Big as the ultimate benchmark


And I was so impressed that I went and got ten
I was incredibly inspired and impressed that I decided to acquire ten Jesus-themed necklaces


Now I'm stunting on these n****s cause I couldn't back in
Now, I'm flexing and showing off in front of these individuals because I couldn't do so in the past


Rose gold, yellow gold, a couple platinum
I own necklaces made of rose gold, yellow gold, and even platinum


And I wear them all at once, I ain't trying to match them
I proudly wear all of them simultaneously, without attempting to coordinate or match them


I remember bumping Mac 10 and that deuce in the corner
I recall listening to Mac 10, a rapper known for representing street life and carrying a .22 caliber gun, in the corner


Scraping up for a sandwich and a soda
Struggling to gather enough money to buy a basic meal consisting of a sandwich and a soda


Now my strength is up and I'm dangling chains off my shoulders
Now that I have become more powerful and successful, I proudly display chains hanging from my shoulders


But no Jesus piece on mine, cause at times I feel ashamed
However, I choose not to wear a Jesus-themed necklace because, at times, I experience shame or guilt for my actions


For the reason that I rhyme
I harbor guilt because my lyrics often revolve around questionable subjects or actions


And they say, because I'm Muslim I shouldn't think about the shine
Critics argue that as a Muslim, I should not prioritize materialistic pursuits or focus on displaying wealth


Or even put it in a rhyme
They believe I should avoid referencing material possessions in my songs altogether


It's better things I could talk about or put my money towards
There are more important topics and investments I could utilize my resources for


But for now, I'mma wear these ten chains and floss
However, for the time being, I will continue to wear these ten chains and flaunt my wealth




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@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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