There is more than one artist with this name:

1. Ｒｉｃｋｙ is a popular … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:

1. Ｒｉｃｋｙ is a popular recording artist from Japan. Ｒｉｃｋｙ is probably best known as the vocalist of the band RIDER CHIPS, who preform the music for the long-running television series, Kamen Rider. Ｒｉｃｋｙ is also the vocalist of DASEIN, R＊A＊P, Chrome Shelled and various other projects.
Ricky released his first solo album, R☆POP, in 2009. His second album, R☆MUSTER, was released on December 15, 2010.
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2. Ricky is a folk singer from Leeuwarden in the Netherlands.

3. Ricky was a Britpop band from Portsmouth, UK between 2000 and 2006.

4. Ricky is an R&B artist from Sweden.

5. Ricky (Ricarda Wältken) is a German singer/rapper, former member of Tic Tac Toe.

Background
Ricky Lyrics

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Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)

You see, the way my heart was set up was

It didn't know the difference between truth and assumptions
There's something
That's steady tryna limit my function
It might be me
Or maybe demons or some shit
I laugh it off (Ha)
Steady attacking when I'm blacking
Don't know who to call
I'm sorry kid, I gotta dip
It's always good seeing you and all
But everything ain't meant to last
That's why I had to move along
I'm tryna see the world from every angle
Plus the moon and stars
I'm tryna feel what love is like
And will I have to travel far
Or what if I said f**k it and I moved out to the amazon
I'd probably find myself
And maybe not even remember home
Or maybe I'd go crazy
F**k around and lose my sh*t or something
And I'm climbing summits
I'll amount to something after all
Moving forward step by step
It's pretty hard to make me fall
My destiny just called
That sh*t aligned me with the greats
So wherever the wind takes
Baby, just know that sh*t was fate

Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)

You're the one for me
(And you're the one for me)
And I'm the one you want
(And I'm the one you want)
So girl come with me
(So girl just come with me)
You don't gotta front

See, I was down
Driving around town
Speeding and bugging all out
Need me a crown
Cause I am the king of this now
Really I need me a crowd
And I'm
Feeling it happen
There's n*ggas that know me just off of this rapping
So I
Remain on my humblest tip
Even when I wanna quit
Pour up
Some Paul in the cup and
I get to sipping and talking my sh*t
But I
Remain in the background
Got nothing on me like a pat down
My slate is clean
I can just black now
I cleared out my RAM for these damn sounds
Like, my memory is coming back
I done did a little dirt
But drew no X's on my map
That means you'll have to come to me
If you been wondering where I'm at
I'm going ghost on all you n*ggas
Pulling out on all these b*tches
And if I don't call you fam
I'm probably not f**king witchu
What's the issue with the people these days
It seems like everyone just backtracks
And folds like Lay's
What a shame
Y'all on the same sh*t from like 10th grade
There'll come a day when y'all will realize
You were in your own way
But hey

Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background

I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ricky's song "Background" explore the artist's desire to step back from the forefront and distance himself from negative influences. He suggests that his heart struggles to differentiate between reality and assumptions, and he feels as though something is always limiting his potential. Despite this, Ricky is determined to see the world and experience love in all its different forms. He contemplates moving to the Amazon, suggesting that this could either be a way to find himself or make him lose his mind. The song ends on a positive note, with Ricky feeling as though he is moving forward step by step and that his destiny has called him to greatness.

Overall, "Background" is a song about the desire to break away from limiting beliefs and negative influences. Ricky suggests that sometimes we need to step back and see the world from a different perspective to find ourselves and achieve our true potential.

Line by Line Meaning

Lately, I've been tryna kick it in the background
Recently, I've been trying to take a step back from the forefront of my life

I've been tryna tune out all the bad sounds
I'm actively working to ignore all the negativity around me

I'm just tryna come up cause I'm so down (Yeah)
I'm trying to improve my situation because I'm feeling low

You see, the way my heart was set up was
My emotions have been confusing me

It didn't know the difference between truth and assumptions
I often struggle to separate what I know from what I'm guessing

There's something That's steady tryna limit my function
Something is holding me back from reaching my full potential

It might be me Or maybe demons or some shit
I'm not sure if it's my own thoughts or something more sinister blocking me

I laugh it off (Ha) Steady attacking when I'm blacking
I try to laugh off the negativity, but it still hits me hard when I'm feeling low

Don't know who to call I'm sorry kid, I gotta dip
I don't have anyone to turn to, I have to leave this situation

It's always good seeing you and all But everything ain't meant to last That's why I had to move along
I enjoyed the time I spent with you, but it's time for me to move on

I'm tryna see the world from every angle
I want to experience everything that life has to offer

Plus the moon and stars
I even want to explore the cosmos

I'm tryna feel what love is like
I want to experience true love for myself

And will I have to travel far
I wonder how far I'll have to go to find these things

Or what if I said f**k it and I moved out to the amazon I'd probably find myself
Maybe I need to completely change my surroundings to truly find myself

And maybe not even remember home Or maybe I'd go crazy F**k around and lose my sh*t or something
I worry that I may not even recognize my old life if I let myself get too lost in my exploration

And I'm climbing summits I'll amount to something after all Moving forward step by step It's pretty hard to make me fall
I may be facing obstacles, but I know I'll achieve something great and I won't let anything stop me

My destiny just called That sh*t aligned me with the greats So wherever the wind takes Baby, just know that sh*t was fate
I just received a sign that my future is destined for greatness, and wherever life takes me was always meant to be

You're the one for me (And you're the one for me) And I'm the one you want (And I'm the one you want) So girl come with me (So girl just come with me) You don't gotta front
I know we're meant to be together, so let's be together without any pretense

See, I was down Driving around town Speeding and bugging all out
I was feeling low, driving around recklessly

Need me a crown Cause I am the king of this now Really I need me a crowd
I want recognition and validation for my talents and success

And I'm Feeling it happen There's n*ggas that know me just off of this rapping So I Remain on my humblest tip
I can feel myself starting to achieve success, and I know I need to stay grounded and humble

Even when I wanna quit Pour up Some Paul in the cup and I get to sipping and talking my sh*t
Even when I feel like giving up, I know I can turn to alcohol to numb my emotions

My slate is clean I can just black now I cleared out my RAM for these damn sounds
I've wiped away my mistakes and I can start anew, and I'm working to ignore all the negative thoughts in my head

Like, my memory is coming back I done did a little dirt But drew no X's on my map That means you'll have to come to me If you been wondering where I'm at
I'm remembering my past mistakes, but I've learned from them and I'm not hiding from them, so if anybody wants to find me they can

I'm going ghost on all you n*ggas Pulling out on all these b*tches And if I don't call you fam I'm probably not f**king witchu
I'm cutting off old acquaintances and relationships that no longer serve me

What's the issue with the people these days It seems like everyone just backtracks And folds like Lay's
I'm noticing a lot of people backtrack on their goals and dreams, and it's frustrating to see

Y'all on the same sh*t from like 10th grade There'll come a day when y'all will realize You were in your own way
A lot of people haven't changed since high school, and they'll eventually realize they've been their own obstacle to success

But hey
But that's not my concern, I'm focused on my own success

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brent Demirkan, Stan Weems

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