Ambition
Rick Ross Feat. Wale & Meek Mill Lyrics

The time is now on everything
There's no time for procrastination or waiting, everything needs to happen now

Took my heart away from money, I ain't interested in fame
Money and fame are not my priorities, my heart is not ruled by them

And I pray that never change
I hope to always remain focused on my priorities, and not let money and fame change my path

Ambition is priceless, it's something that's in your veins
Ambition is something innate and invaluable, it's part of one's character and personality

And I put that on my name
I stand by my ambition and identity, it's an integral part of who I am

Uh, the only hope I had was selling dope
My only way out of a difficult situation was through illegal means

Was on my grind cause times were harder than the cellar floor
I was working hard and diligently because the times were incredibly difficult

My momma taught me never steal and never tell on folks
My mother instilled in me a strong sense of honesty and loyalty, never betraying others or stealing from them

I grew up looking at the niggas that was selling coke
I had no positive role models and looked up to those who sold drugs as their way of living

Oh, I was raised by the stop sign
My upbringing was defined by being in a neglected neighborhood where my only guidance came from street signs

No religion I was getting saved by the glock nine
I had no faith or protection except for a weapon, which ultimately saved me from harm

By the minute I was getting paid like a hot line
I was making a lot of money as fast and constantly as a phone hotline

Servin' rollin' fiends was calling, we was dot com
I was providing drugs to people who were addicted and constantly searching for their next fix like internet users search for websites

Well connected, well respected and well protected
I had many powerful people on my side who respected me and provided protection to ensure my success

Ain't get accepted, well rejected and now they regret it
I was rejected by some people, but now they realize their mistake and wish they had accepted me

Ain't get my message, was a signal when I was texting
Some people didn't understand the message I was sending, even though I tried to communicate clearly

The niggas I was calling was fraud and I learned my lesson
The people I relied on and trusted turned out to be fake and taught me a valuable lesson about trust

Now I move with aggression, use my mind as a weapon
I am now driven by a fierce determination and use my intellect as a powerful tool towards success

Cause chances are never given they taken like interceptions
Opportunities don't come easily or often, they must be seized and taken aggressively like an interception in football

So throw that pass, I'll be the corner back
Give me the chance and I'll be ready to intercept and take advantage of it like a corner back in football

Me and Folarin MMG gon bring that Warner back
Myself and Folarin are part of Maybach Music Group and we will bring back the success and fame that Warner Bros. Records once had

For my ambition
This is all for my inner drive and determination

Easy to dream a dream, though it's harder to live it
It's easy to fantasize about success, but living up to your dreams takes hard work and dedication

They gon love me for my Ambition
People will appreciate me for my relentless drive and the success it brings

Beautiful music, painting pictures that be my vision
My talent for music and storytelling allows me to create vivid and beautiful images with my words

My ambition to win, just to get me some ends
My drive is to succeed and make money for myself and my loved ones

Help me pay my little rent, maybe sit in a Benz
I want to earn enough money to pay my basic expenses and ideally treat myself to a nice car

I saw momma praying as she wait on results
I witnessed my mother anxiously waiting for news and hoping for good outcomes

It was hot in the kitchen can I wait on the porch
I didn't want to be involved in the drama and danger happening inside, I preferred to wait on the sidelines

My father was missing, War Lord Oliver North
My father was absent in my life, and the public figure Oliver North had a negative impact on my community

Life was diggin' me deeper, I kept on coming up short
Despite trying hard, life kept putting me in tough situations and I struggled to succeed

Breaking so many laws, waking up in the dark
I was constantly getting into trouble with the law and struggling to get by

Who cut my power off? It's time to move that powder soft
I was dealing drugs and the power to my home was cut off, so I needed to find a new location to conduct my business

Not too many options when you coming from the projects
Growing up in a low-income area with few resources and opportunities made life difficult for me

Sittin' in the trap now you moving Cyndi Lauper
I was selling drugs in the trap and now I'm able to live a comfortable and stylish lifestyle like the pop singer Cyndi Lauper

Girls wanna have fun, and a nigga with some change
Women are attracted to men who have money and can offer them a fun lifestyle

And I doubt that ever change
I don't see that changing in the future

Well wishes to my opposition
I wish the best for those who oppose me

You niggas probably cop a plea before you cop a pistol
You might surrender or make a deal before you stand up and defend yourself with a gun

I got nothing against them, they got fucking potential
I have no personal grudges against those who oppose me, but I recognize their strengths and abilities

But every nigga who can read gotta get his issue
Everyone has to face their own challenges or problems in life, regardless of their abilities

Subscribe niggas reside where all the lions and killers be
Those who are weaker or less able often put themselves in dangerous or precarious situations

And I aint spend a minute up in the streets
Despite my past and my rough upbringing, I have not continued to live in that environment

But I'm limitless mentally, I'm lyrically the MC
I may not have had certain advantages, but my mind and my talent as a rapper are unlimited

Lebron shit, I was heading six after twenty three
Like LeBron James, I am successful and skilled at a young age, and have many years ahead to continue flourishing in my craft

And family is everything and money is less important
My family and loved ones are the most valuable things in my life, and money is not as important as their wellbeing

Long as your mama love you, don't ever love a woman
Your mother's love is unconditional and should always be valued, while romantic love may not last forever

I got a lot of bitches, they got a lot of feelings
I have many women interested in me, but they are often emotionally invested and cause complications

But I got that green on my eyes
Money is my main focus and motivator

And that ain't no Donnie Simpson
I'm not interested in fame or celebrity status like TV host Donnie Simpson

I retire you niggas, fuck you and your position!
I will surpass and dominate those who oppose me, and their social status or position means nothing to me

They play surface so slippery niggas can't even kick it
Some people play dirty or unfairly, making it difficult for others to be successful

Y'all rambling, talking shit to these bitches
You all are talking nonsense and disrespecting women

You know you real you don't say it
True inner strength and authenticity don't need to be spoken, they are already evident in one's actions and character

You know you real, we gon feel it
We will recognize and feel someone's true strength and authenticity when we see it

Ralph!
This is an exclamation and callout to the fashion brand Ralph Lauren. It may suggest the rapper's love of luxury and style, or simply be a fond expression of excitement or enthusiasm.