Last Breath
Rick Ross Ft. Meek Mill & Birdman Lyrics


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Nigga, long as you livin' how you wanna live
Niggas gon' talk about you and that's completely fine with me
(Believe that, nigga)
Niggas only salute niggas that's dead, and niggas in prison (living legends)
I wanna ball though, woo (100)

I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes

I got a house on my neck, my Panamera my pet
We bought ringside seats and got a brick I can bet
Money, power, respect, I took your bitch with finesse
Chickens jumping like checkers, but this game is chess
What's at stake is your freedom, niggas paying the price
When the judge drop the mallet, all he said was "life"
Nigga damn near fainted, barely stare at your wife
Brother took all your clothes, whip, sneakers, and ice
Got me holding my nuts, while I'm rolling the dice
760 new Beamer, had me rolling in white
Very few that you trust, better keep in your sight
Thinking I'm doing wrong, when these niggas ain't right (I'm like)

I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes

I just scooped me a BM and bought me a Rolls
When I pulled up on niggas, I swear they thought I was Hov
All my mixtapes platinum, niggas thought I was gold
I heard them suckas was hatin', I'm fucking all of they hoes
So I don't blame 'em, no I don't knock 'em
But if they play my dogs, we slay 'em, I'm talkin' pop 'em
Want some attention, hall of fame 'em, they talkin' 'bout us
Acting like bitches 'til we spray 'em, get the coffin after
We all about it, ah
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I hustle like I'm on my last check
And I ain't even in my bag yet
I wake up in the morning, where the cash at, go

I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes

All I see is this money, never hate with your niggas
Better pray to your maker, before you war with the sinner
Ask forgiveness for mine, so I know that I'm good
All them niggas we robbed, trips T Man took
Talkin' panhandle pimpin', niggas Chevy was lemon
Nigga dressing in linen, bases loaded first inning
Taking over the 'jects, relocating the tenants
Pulling open your vest, motivation is spinach
I gotta handle my business, I pay my mortgages first
When you cross a Super Soaker, I bet your water get burst
Ain't no love on this side, just jealous niggas who ride
Until the day that you die, just hold your head to the sky (I'm like)

I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes

Ballin' 'til my last breath
Uptown, flashy life with my Smith & Wess
Hallways, choppa boys everyday
Spend your Benz, pull of hundred B's in your face
My lil' nephew was a born killa
Real nigga on the field, killa kill nigga
'Til I showed him how to cook a bird
Killa nigga, nigga only if I send the word
Matches up in every town
Puttin' it down, holdin' it down for my fuckin' rounds
All day gunplay
Everyday rocked out, nigga in every way

I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath




Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rick Ross's "Last Breath" feature the themes of success, wealth, power, and status. The opening lines acknowledge that people will talk about you as long as you're living your life on your terms, and that being the subject of envy and gossip is just a part of the cost of chasing a lavish life. The next lines indicate how society tends to only celebrate and honor people that are dead, or locked up, with this being acceptable to Ross because he has different aspirations. Ross raps about how he wants to elevate his wealth and status, and that he will continue to do so until his final breath. The lyrics display Ross's desperation to achieve the ultimate level of financial success as he talks about his newly acquired yacht and how he keeps money in the bank, as well as continuing to use his drug of choice.


The chorus emphasizes the message of the song, echoing the idea that Ross will continue to accumulate more and more material things until the day he dies. He emphasizes this by mentioning the purchase of a Benz and Rolls-Royce, and the fact that he pays for sex and goes shopping for women who he can make his own. Later in the song, Meek Mill raps about his own success as a rapper and his ability to seduce other people's women. There is also a reference to the street life and how it can ruin a person's life when they lose the trust of their accomplices, and how it's important to handle business accordingly. Overall, the song plays to the idea of the "American Dream" by glorifying wealth, power, and having the means to live however you please.


Line by Line Meaning

Nigga, long as you livin' how you wanna live
People will always talk about how you live your life, but as long as you're happy, it doesn't matter.


Niggas gon' talk about you and that's completely fine with me
The artist doesn't mind what other people say about him because he is doing what he loves.


(Believe that, nigga)
The artist is confident in himself and his choices.


Niggas only salute niggas that's dead, and niggas in prison (living legends)
People only appreciate others when they're dead or in jail, which is a sad reality.


I wanna ball though, woo (100)
The artist is focused on achieving success.


I'm ballin' 'til my very last breath
The artist will continue to work hard and be successful until he dies.


Just bought me a yacht, I keep me a knot
The artist has recently purchased a yacht and carries a lot of money with him.


Still sippin' that syrup, might front you a block
The artist is still drinking a special syrup and is considering lending someone money.


Just bought me a Benz, just bought me a Rolls
The artist has recently purchased a Benz and Rolls Royce.


I pay for that pussy, I go shopping for hoes
The artist is wealthy and uses his money to attract women.


I got a house on my neck, my Panamera my pet
The artist has a large, expensive chain around his neck and his favorite car is a Porsche Panamera.


We bought ringside seats and got a brick I can bet
The artist went to a boxing match and bet on one of the fighters.


Money, power, respect, I took your bitch with finesse
The artist is wealthy, powerful and respected and has taken someone's girlfriend with style and class.


Chickens jumping like checkers, but this game is chess
People are making moves quickly, but the artist is playing the game of life strategically.


What's at stake is your freedom, niggas paying the price
Poor choices can lead to losing your freedom and paying the consequences.


When the judge drop the mallet, all he said was "life"
Someone has received a life sentence in jail.


Nigga damn near fainted, barely stare at your wife
The person who received a life sentence was visibly upset and couldn't even look at his wife afterwards.


Brother took all your clothes, whip, sneakers, and ice
The person who received a life sentence lost all his belongings because of his situation.


Got me holding my nuts, while I'm rolling the dice
The artist is risking a lot, but has confidence in himself.


760 new Beamer, had me rolling in white
The artist bought a new BMW and was very happy.


Very few that you trust, better keep in your sight
It's hard to trust many people, so you should always keep your loyal friends close.


Thinking I'm doing wrong, when these niggas ain't right (I'm like)
The artist knows he's doing well, even though others may think he's not.


I just scooped me a BM and bought me a Rolls
The artist recently purchased a BMW and Rolls Royce.


When I pulled up on niggas, I swear they thought I was Hov
The artist is well-respected and people think he is Jay-Z.


All my mixtapes platinum, niggas thought I was gold
All of the artist's mixtapes have been successful beyond gold status.


I heard them suckas was hatin', I'm fucking all of they hoes
People are jealous of the artist, so he's sleeping with their women.


So I don't blame 'em, no I don't knock 'em
The artist doesn't blame people for their negativity towards him.


But if they play my dogs, we slay 'em, I'm talkin' pop 'em
If anyone messes with the artist's friends, they'll be dealt with severely.


Want some attention, hall of fame 'em, they talkin' 'bout us
People want attention, so the artist is giving it to them by being successful.


Acting like bitches 'til we spray 'em, get the coffin after
If people act negatively towards the artist, they will get what's coming to them.


We all about it, ah
The artist is focused and serious about their success.


I hustle like I'm on my last check
The artist is working hard and trying not to waste any money.


And I ain't even in my bag yet
The artist has much more success and wealth to come.


I wake up in the morning, where the cash at, go
The artist is always on the move and looking for the next opportunity to make money.


All I see is this money, never hate with your niggas
The artist is focused on making money and not being negative towards his friends.


Better pray to your maker, before you war with the sinner
Before you mess with someone, make sure you're prepared to deal with the consequences.


Ask forgiveness for mine, so I know that I'm good
The artist seeks forgiveness for his sins and knows that he's doing well.


All them niggas we robbed, trips T Man took
The artist has stolen items from people before.


Talkin' panhandle pimpin', niggas Chevy was lemon
People are talking about the artist's pimping skills, but they don't have nice cars like him.


Nigga dressing in linen, bases loaded first inning
The artist wears nice clothes and feels like he's ready to play a baseball game.


Taking over the 'jects, relocating the tenants
The artist is buying up projects and moving tenants elsewhere.


Pulling open your vest, motivation is spinach
The artist is motivated and ready to fight at any time.


I gotta handle my business, I pay my mortgages first
The artist takes care of his responsibilities before spending money on luxury items.


When you cross a Super Soaker, I bet your water get burst
When someone messes with the artist, they'll be sorry.


Ain't no love on this side, just jealous niggas who ride
The artist has many enemies who are jealous of his success.


Until the day that you die, just hold your head to the sky (I'm like)
Keep your head up and stay positive, even in the face of adversity.


Ballin' 'til my last breath
The artist will continue to be successful until he dies.


Uptown, flashy life with my Smith & Wess
The artist is living a flashy life and always has his gun with him.


Hallways, choppa boys everyday
The artist's crew always has guns with them.


Spend your Benz, pull of hundred B's in your face
The artist will spend his money and still have plenty left over.


My lil' nephew was a born killa
The artist's nephew is a natural killer.


Real nigga on the field, killa kill nigga
The artist and his nephew are real and lethal on the streets.


'Til I showed him how to cook a bird
The artist taught his nephew how to cook drugs.


Matches up in every town
The artist has connections in many different cities.


Puttin' it down, holdin' it down for my fuckin' rounds
The artist's crew is holding it down and staying loyal.


All day gunplay
The artist and his crew are always armed and ready for action.


Everyday rocked out, nigga in every way
The artist is always dressed in the latest fashion and always has his gun with him.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Williams, Robert Williams, William Roberts

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Comments from YouTube:

Marques Williams

That 1st verse from Ross gives me chills everytime I hear it...#Legend

WarBucks28

its something about ross 2nd verse.Ross Just be talking that shit like its nothin

Prince Anderson

Still balling Ricky

Prince Anderson

Public

Yaroslav Kukharev

"When the judge drop the mallet, all he said was "life" that bar from Rick Ross was real,

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Eke Victor

2023 and my ears are still on fire🔥🔥🔥

Moemedi Ramagala

Still a hit in 2020 💯🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼😊

Zo

Its crazy the Mixtapes are better than the Albums 💯💯

Anthony Weatherspoon

Classic 💯💯 Birdman went hard

Ddm4v7p DD

Ross was spitting till his last breath on this track 🔥 💿

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