Starting his music career in 2009, 19-year-old Chicago native Rockie Fresh is an up-and-coming hip-hop artist. Featured on major websites and publications such as URB Magazine, 2DopeBoyz, NahRight, DJBooth, and more and earning performances at SXSW, A3C Music Festival, CMJ, and a spot on the Leaders Of The New Cool Tour off the strength of his debut mixtape “Rockie’s Modern Life” (2009), Rockie has now raised the bar once again with his second release in December of 2010. “The Otherside”, Rockie’s sophomore project, tallied over 15,000 downloads in the it’s first week and features guest appearances from Naledge of Kidz In The Hall, DC Native & Raheem Devaughn’s 368 Music Group artist Phil Ade, and Rich Hil. Presented by 2DopeBoyz.com and MTV Top DJ’s illWill & Rockstar, the project was deemed “one of the most impressive mixtapes to close out 2010” by The Smoking Section and one of the best mixtapes of the year by many, making Rockie Fresh one of the top emcees to look out for in 2011. He signed to Rick Ross' label MMG in July of 2012. He released the mixtape Electric Highway on January 21, 2013.
Where I Wanna Be
Rockie Fresh Lyrics
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Okay, it's Rockie checking in, also known for killing shit
Ain't got a deck of cards but y'all know who you dealing with
Music is my weapon and I swear I'm not concealing it
And women wanna touch me to symbolize they're feeling it
Yeah, they take me down like Casanova
Young James Bond got these bitches roaming over
Getting pussy galore?
And from that shit, the great escape is what I found
My old homies say I act as if I've been around
Thought it up, didn't have to pin it down
Adventure to the future, bitch I think I'm Emmet Brown
Man, look at all the good times that we've had
These bitches say that we their type like a keypad
I mean we straight chilling trying to make a million
And stack every dollar to the ceiling, straight building
[Hook:]
Yeah, and you can tell me how you feel
But that don't mean that it's for me
And I don't care what they say
At the end of the day
This is where I wanna be
Yeah, said this is where I wanna be
Yeah, said this is where I wanna be
I don't care what they see
At the end of the day
This is where I wanna be
[Verse 2:]
Yeah, now they tell me that I'm real as shit
So alive but my swisher got some kill in it
Remember when my nigga had to steal a whip
Now we balling out, straight cash at the dealership
White hoes, black hoes, we all mixed up
Hating on us, that's the shit that get your bitch fucked
She picked up all off in them big trucks
Thirty minutes later on a nigga getting his dick sucked
Two minutes later, I just went to get my paper
Had to get these boys bars without a permit or a chaser
And right now I'm in the clouds so it's probably out the vapor
You ain't talking money now, you can holla at me later (what)
Cause I ain't really with that small talk
I'm trying to get that big bread
Magazines and legs spreads I'm fine like a big head
Leading just like Vick said
[Hook x2]
[Verse 3:]
Where I wanna be: 30, 000 feet up
This is the definition of freedom
But any second I can lose it all
Dudes are appalled, I prefer to shit on 'em, than use a stall
And my dick is where these bitches seem to rally at
Fuck 'em in the back of the building, I get that alley cat
And the hate is hard to tally that
My pockets looking like I don't know where a Bally's at
The future you can see now 'til I'm old to see now
The money keep calling, I swear it's got me on redial
Don't F with me, I'm only fucking with G's now
Leaders of the new school niggas, I'mma lead out
Put Marilyn in the forefront
I never worked for the man again like a store front
A million rappers, but there's only one of me
So I can tell that in a second I be where I wanna be
Word
[Hook:]
In the song "Where I Wanna Be," Rockie Fresh, also known as the killer, sets a tone that allows listeners to delve into his perspective on life. He identifies himself as a musician whose tools are his music, and the audience loves it. Women flock to him, and he revels in their attraction to him. He sees himself as a Casanova, compared to a young James Bond, with "these bitches roaming over" him. Despite women's advances towards him, he chooses to remain focused on his "crown" and his "great escape." He accentuates the sentiments of adventure, the feeling of being Emmet Brown, mentioning all the good times he and his partners have had. He adds, "I mean we're straight chilling trying to make a million and stacking every dollar to the ceiling, straight building." Rockie is celebrating the moments of success and progress earning every penny he can along the journey.
In the second verse, Rockie Fresh takes us through his hustle and drives towards living the life he desires. He reflects on his progress from when he was stealing his friend's car to being able to walk into a dealership with cash. Women, whether black or white, run to him, hating on him enough to get with him. He doesn't take these women seriously but knows it's a perk of his success. He raps, "Thirty minutes later on a nigga getting his dick sucked," showing the quick nature of his new lifestyle. He ends the verse by boasting that he's trying to get a "big bread, magazines and legs spreads," referring to his drive to remain successful and become an influencer or an achiever.
Line by Line Meaning
Okay, it's Rockie checking in, also known for killing shit
Introducing himself, as someone who is known for excelling in his craft and being on top of the game
Ain't got a deck of cards but y'all know who you dealing with
He may not have all the resources, but people know he is capable of great things
Music is my weapon and I swear I'm not concealing it
He speaks of music as his strength, and he doesn't feel the need to hide it
And women wanna touch me to symbolize they're feeling it
He enjoys attention from women and sees it as a sign that they like his music
Yeah, they take me down like Casanova
Women are attracted to him like they were to the historic seducer Casanova
Young James Bond got these bitches roaming over
He refers to himself as a young James Bond, who has women following him around and is always ready for anything
Getting pussy galore?
A rhetorical question, as he already knows he is getting a lot of female attention
Then they come all for my crown and try to throw me over
He realizes that with success and fame, there are people who will try to sabotage and dethrone him
And from that shit, the great escape is what I found
He has learned to escape the negativity and focus on his music and success
My old homies say I act as if I've been around
His old friends see him as someone who has been successful for a long time, but in reality, he has just started to make his mark
Thought it up, didn't have to pin it down
He comes up with his ideas and music naturally, not requiring excessive planning or writing
Adventure to the future, bitch I think I'm Emmet Brown
He sees himself as a visionary, akin to Emmet Brown, the fictional character from the Back to the Future film series
Man, look at all the good times that we've had
Reflecting on good memories shared with friends
These bitches say that we their type like a keypad
Women are attracted to him and his lifestyle
I mean we straight chilling trying to make a million
He and his friends are enjoying life while working towards financial success
And stack every dollar to the ceiling, straight building
They are saving money and working towards building a successful future
Yeah, and you can tell me how you feel
He is open to hearing people's opinions and criticism
But that don't mean that it's for me
He will take people's opinions into consideration, but ultimately makes his own decisions
And I don't care what they say
He doesn't let others' negative comments or criticisms affect him
At the end of the day
After everything is said and done
This is where I wanna be
He is content with his current life and success
Now they tell me that I'm real as shit
People recognize and respect his authenticity and talent
So alive but my swisher got some kill in it
He is feeling good and alive, but his cigar has some marijuana in it
Remember when my nigga had to steal a whip
Reflecting on past struggles and challenges faced by his friend
Now we balling out, straight cash at the dealership
Now they are financially successful and can easily purchase what they need
White hoes, black hoes, we all mixed up
Their friends and associates come from all different backgrounds and races
Hating on us, that's the shit that get your bitch fucked
People who are envious or angry towards them only bring more female attention their way
Two minutes later, I just went to get my paper
He is busy and on the go, always multitasking to be productive
Don't F with me, I'm only fucking with G's now
He is only associating with people who are real and genuine
Put Marilyn in the forefront
He wants to make a name for himself and his city, putting Marilyn (representing his hometown) in the spotlight
I never worked for the man again like a store front
He is successful on his own and doesn't want to work for anyone else
Where I wanna be: 30, 000 feet up
Reflecting on his success and feeling of freedom, as if he is soaring high in the sky
This is the definition of freedom
Being successful and doing what he loves is the ultimate form of freedom for him
But any second I can lose it all
He realizes that his success and freedom can be taken away at any moment
Dudes are appalled, I prefer to shit on 'em, than use a stall
He would rather show his dominance and disregard for others than hold back
And my dick is where these bitches seem to rally at
Women are attracted to him and his status as a successful musician
Fuck 'em in the back of the building, I get that alley cat
He has sexual encounters with women in private and unexpected locations
And the hate is hard to tally that
The amount of negativity and hate he faces from others is difficult to measure
My pockets looking like I don't know where a Bally's at
He has a lot of money and is financially successful
The future you can see now 'til I'm old to see now
He is confident in his future success and longevity in the music industry
The money keep calling, I swear it's got me on redial
He is consistently making money through his music and fame
Cause I ain't really with that small talk
He doesn't waste time on meaningless conversations or interactions
I'm trying to get that big bread
He is focused on making a lot of money
Magazines and legs spreads I'm fine like a big head
He enjoys being featured in magazines and having women admire him
Leading just like Vick said
He is confident in his leadership abilities, likening himself to Michael Vick, a successful football player
I can tell that in a second I be where I wanna be
He is confident in his future success and content with his current position in life
Contributed by Henry B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Timur Safonov
one of the best songs ever made
"30000 ft up
this is the definition of freedom"
This is motivation
S Minter
I will always listen to Rockie Fresh but it would be cool to see him rediscover his old self. I dont know how to explain it but mixtape Rockie was just more raw. He was my #1 artist for a good min.
Christian Monzon
Dude is too good to be on MMG. Young rockie is a legend
Treyvis
needs way more views almost 4k is nothing for how good this song is
Pjcolts
sick beat
André Mischker
THIS IS THE DEFINITION OF FREEDOM !
Homer Simpson
this song is chill as fuck, and has a good vibe
Chris Rajaon
No dislike ! That's good
tommy Ebersole
Here is where i wanna be💜💜💜💜🌷
Almighty Dolla
Been pumping this shit since 09 check out otherside. His old shit is raw driving 88