Roc
Rita Ora Lyrics


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My way in London, Americana
The persona, it's primadonna
Kick a motherfucker to the cizzurb
You think you crazy, I'm berserk

I'm off the chain, you gotta love it
I can't express enough, how bad I want it
Maybe one day, I wanna be there
Beyond the stars, like a zillionaire

I brought my clique up in here
Put them diamonds in the air
You can hate this all you want
But we gon' take this everywhere

Don't pay them, no never mind
You're just a waste of time
Baby watching from the sideline

While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life

I see the lights, see the money
Super glamorous
Fresh off the runway
Wanna be infamous

Notorious as directed
According to us, whisky nights
Gettin' it in to tear blowing money fast
Get it again

Maybe one day I'll live there
Beyond the stars
Like a zillionaire
I brought my clique up in here
Now put your diamonds in the air
You can hate this all you want
But we gon' take this everywhere

Don't pay them, no never mind
You're just a waste of time
Baby watching from the sideline

While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the li li la la li li life
While I roc the life

Oh oh, we're gon' make this day last forever
Oh oh, I'll make this the night to remember
No surrender

Write my name on stars
So you can see it
Wherever you are
Please believe it
I'mma take it all
Ain't gonna stop
Until I fall fall fall fall

Write my name on stars
So you can see it
Wherever you are
Please believe it
I'ma take it all
Ain't gonna stop
Until I

Oh, I wanna roc the life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life li li la la li li life




While I roc the life li li la la li li life
While I roc the life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rita Ora's song Roc' the Life speak about the desire to live life to the fullest, to be famous and rich and to be recognized for one's talent and hard work. The persona she portrays is a primadonna, who is off the chain and berserk. She wants to be famous and rich one day, beyond the stars like a zillionaire. She also talks about bringing her clique up and putting diamonds in the air.


The chorus of the song speaks about how the persona is living her life to the fullest, while others are watching from the sidelines. She urges everyone to not pay attention to those who doubt them and hate on them, and that they will take their vision everywhere they go. The song speaks of ambition and determination to succeed, and to never give up until she falls.


In summary, Rita Ora's Roc' the Life speaks about the desire to live life to the fullest, to be famous and rich, and to be recognized for one's talent and hard work. The persona she portrays is ambitious, determined, and confident in her abilities.


Line by Line Meaning

My way in London, Americana
I am confidently paving my own path, combining both my British and American influences.


The persona, it's primadonna
My image is that of a strong, dominant woman who knows her worth.


Kick a motherfucker to the cizzurb
I am not afraid to fight for what I want and will take anyone down who gets in my way.


You think you crazy, I'm berserk
Don't mistake me for being just a little wild; I am beyond that and will surpass your expectations.


I'm off the chain, you gotta love it
I am free to be myself and it is a sight to behold; my confidence and talent are undeniable.


I can't express enough, how bad I want it
I desire success more than anything, and will do whatever it takes to achieve it.


Maybe one day, I wanna be there
I have big dreams and aspirations, and will not rest until I reach my desired level of success.


Beyond the stars, like a zillionaire
I want to reach a level of success so high it seems unimaginable - like that of a billionaire.


I brought my clique up in here
I am loyal to those closest to me and will bring them along on my journey to success.


Put them diamonds in the air
As a symbol of our collective success, we will celebrate by displaying diamonds, a sign of luxury and wealth.


You can hate this all you want
I know my success and confidence may intimidate people, but I won't let their negativity bring me down.


But we gon' take this everywhere
My success will not be limited to one place or group of people; I will take it to the world.


Don't pay them, no never mind
I won't let the opinions of those who doubt me affect my pursuit of success.


You're just a waste of time
Those who don't support me are not worth my time or energy.


Baby watching from the sideline
Those who are not actively working towards success will not have a part in my journey.


While I roc the life li li la la li li life
As I go after my dream, I am living a life of luxury and success, enacting my own version of success.


I see the lights, see the money
Success is visible to me and is represented by a flashy and wealthy lifestyle.


Super glamorous
My lifestyle is luxurious and grand to the extreme.


Fresh off the runway
My success and image is fresh, new, and trendy.


Wanna be infamous
I desire to be well-known and famous, and won't let anyone hold me back from achieving that.


Notorious as directed
I want to be known for being successful and in control of my own destiny.


According to us, whisky nights
My clique and I celebrate success with nights of drinking and luxury, following our own set of rules.


Gettin' it in to tear blowing money fast
We won't shy away from spending money to celebrate success, and will live our lives luxuriously.


Get it again
Once we taste success, we won't give it up and will keep pushing for more.


Oh oh, we're gon' make this day last forever
We will enjoy our success and will make it last as long as possible.


Oh oh, I'll make this the night to remember
I will make my nights of celebrating success memorable and unforgettable.


No surrender
I am determined to never give up on my pursuit of success.


Write my name on stars
I want to be remembered and recognized even when I am gone, like a star in the sky.


So you can see it
I want my success and legacy to be visible and recognized by everyone.


Wherever you are
No matter where someone is in the world, they will be able to see my success and remember my name.


Please believe it
My success is real and undeniable, and I want others to believe in it as well.


I'mma take it all
I am determined to achieve every bit of success that I possibly can.


Ain't gonna stop
Nothing can stop me from achieving my goals and dreams.


Until I fall fall fall fall
I will keep pushing towards success until I physically and emotionally can't anymore.


Oh, I wanna roc the life
I am determined to live a life of success and luxury, and won't let anyone hold me back from achieving that.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERIUS NASH, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH

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@sampira

This album is so amazing ! I have no idea why it’s not bigger than it was.....I’m a US fan and we don’t have the album on any streaming service, which sucks.

@vasman8391

Even not in Spotify?

@monstercat3628

its bcuz she was signed to same record label as rihanna and her label was afraid that emergence of rita ora will become obstacle in rihanna's success

@Misana

@@monstercat3628 She's a better singer. There, I said it. LOL

@enchantedpropaganda

I’m so glad I came across this song again. It’s been YEARS since I’ve heard it and I forgot how much I loved it :’)

@MissMidnightSuki

Rita doesn’t want to be defined as a genre. She made this album to have all different types of genres in them. From reggae to rock to r&b.Everyone is trying to be different but thats what makes the music today so similar. Rita is putting her mark in history. Rita is Rita.

@mounishpilou4780

You rock Rita. I love your song *-*

@HamptonGirl101

This should be her next single. This is amazing!

@MimiDesuka

The song is so cool i didn't like it live but now i just adore it

@ahrar21eAP

I love this song ♥ *-*

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