Green was born on August 27, 1999, and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was raised by his mother and father, who eventually separated while he attended elementary school. He began singing in the fifth grade. Green attended Lakewood High School, from which he graduated in 2017.
Green's career began in 2018. He released several mixtapes independently prior to signing with Alamo Records. On June 14, 2019, he released his mixtape PTSD, which included the song "Heart On Ice". The song went viral on YouTube and TikTok, peaking at number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Green's debut album, Ghetto Gospel was released on November 1, 2019, and peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard 200.
Green's second album Pray 4 Love was released on April 3, 2020, debuting at number 2 on the Billboard 200, with a deluxe edition following on August 7. Several songs from the album charted on the Billboard Hot 100, including "Rags2Riches", which peaked at number 12 on the Hot 100 and became his highest-charting song. On August 11, 2020, Rod Wave was included in XXL's 2020 Freshman Class. He is currently working on his third, as yet untitled, album, which was originally set for release on August 27, 2020.
Blessed with a special singing voice, and the knowledge of how best to use it, Florida's Rod Wave is taking his own path to the top of the game. Coming through with a soulful set of Southern sing-raps, Rod has developed a groundswell of regional support through a prolific output that includes 3 projects in the last 12 months. After generating millions of streams with breakout singles “Heart On Ice” and “Popular Loner,” both off June 2019’s PTSD project, Rod levels up with Ghetto Gospel, his new project. With heavy use of organic instrumentation, including snaking electric guitars and warm organ swells, Ghetto Gospel gives a proper title to Rod's spiritual and nakedly-emotional blend of rap music, defined by Rod's unique singing ability, able to switch from a bluesy croon to rapid-fire triplets at a moments notice. Featuring the popular new single "Cuban Links," which features an appearance from Ghetto Gospel executive producer Kevin Gates, and the "Heart On Ice" (Remix), which features an appearance from Lil Durk, Ghetto Gospel is available everywhere.
Heart On Ice
Rod Wave Lyrics
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Look, uh, look
Heart been broke so many times I
Don't know what to believe
Mama say it's my fault, it's my fault I wear my heart on my sleeve
Think it's best I put my heart on ice, heart on ice
'Cause I can't breathe
It's gettin' the best of me
While in the cell with Lil' Hakeem, after I slapped him I had told him
"I don't know how you get down with them clowns but I'm a soldier"
No one could understand, I had way too much aggression
That built over the years from my abandoned adolescence
See I done been lied to, backstabbed, and heartbroken
I wanted to cry but I was too afraid to open
Prayin' one day I'd find a peace of mind by the ocean
I spent all my time committing crimes to get closer
While at my nana house I play the couch, starin' at the ceiling
Tryin' not to get in my feelings
Thinkin' of a way I could make these millions
Maybe that'll take this pain away and clear up all these rainy days
Heart been broke so many times I
Don't know what to believe
Mama say it's my fault, it's my fault I wear my heart on my sleeve
Think it's best I put my heart on ice, heart on ice
'Cause I can't breathe
I'ma put my heart on ice, heart on ice
It's gettin' the best of me
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
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The lyrics to Rod Wave's "Heart On Ice" describe the emotional turmoil that the singer has experienced due to being hurt and betrayed repeatedly in the past. The singer's heart has been broken so many times that he doesn't know who or what to trust anymore. His mother blames him for being too open with his emotions, wearing his heart on his sleeve, but the singer feels that he needs to put his heart on ice in order to survive. The pain he feels is too much, and he can't breathe under its weight.
The singer reflects on a recent altercation he had with another person, Lil' Hakeem, in jail. He had to assert his strength and toughness because he felt that he had to protect himself from those who might hurt him. He knows that no one can truly understand how much anger and aggression he has built up over time, due to being abandoned and left to fend for himself. The singer has been lied to, backstabbed and heartbroken, but he's too afraid to cry or show vulnerability. He spends his time thinking of ways to make money and escape his pain, maybe by making millions.
Overall, "Heart On Ice" is a poignant and raw description of emotional pain and trauma that the singer has faced in his life. It is a powerful portrayal of how it feels to be hurt repeatedly, and how difficult it is to keep going in the face of such pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Heart been broke so many times I
My heart has been shattered multiple times
Don't know what to believe
I do not know what to think anymore
Mama say it's my fault, it's my fault I wear my heart on my sleeve
My mother thinks it is my own fault for being too vulnerable and transparent with my emotions
Think it's best I put my heart on ice, heart on ice
I believe it would benefit me to emotionally distance myself from others
'Cause I can't breathe
My current emotional state is suffocating me
I'ma put my heart on ice, heart on ice
I have decided to protect my emotions and avoid getting hurt in the future
It's gettin' the best of me
My emotions are taking control of me
While in the cell with Lil' Hakeem, after I slapped him I had told him
While I was in jail, I had a conversation with Lil' Hakeem after I had slapped him
"I don't know how you get down with them clowns but I'm a soldier"
"I don't understand how you associate with those people, but I am a fighter and I have to survive"
No one could understand, I had way too much aggression
Nobody could comprehend the immense amount of anger I was feeling
That built over the years from my abandoned adolescence
I have carried this anger with me from my younger years when I felt neglected and unimportant
See I done been lied to, backstabbed, and heartbroken
I have been deceived, betrayed, and had my heart shattered
I wanted to cry but I was too afraid to open
I felt like crying, but I was too scared to let my emotions show
Prayin' one day I'd find a peace of mind by the ocean
I hope to someday find inner peace and tranquility while by the sea
I spent all my time committing crimes to get closer
I spent all my time trying to get closer to my goals by engaging in illegal activities
While at my nana house I play the couch, starin' at the ceiling
During my time at my grandmother's home, I often found myself lost in thought while staring at the ceiling
Tryin' not to get in my feelings
I was attempting to avoid confronting my emotions
Thinkin' of a way I could make these millions
I was brainstorming ways to make a lot of money
Maybe that'll take this pain away and clear up all these rainy days
I hoped that my wealth could ease my emotional pain and brighten my gloomy days
Yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of the lyrics
Yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of the lyrics
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of the lyrics
Yeah, yeah
Repeating affirmation of the lyrics
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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Johnathan Alexander Smith-Servance, Lance Donovan Bledsoe, Malik Bynoe-Fisher, Rodarius M. Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@beatymann72
This song speaks to those men (like me) who struggle with baggage from emotional and traumatic situations. I lost my oldest son to police violence. This reminded me of the emotions i held inside because life had to go on. Damn near five years later still difficult to face. thank you Rod Wave. This helped me come to grips with what i was feeling
@demonreacts379
Fredrick Beaty who asked tho
@beatymann72
@Kade John What??
@demonreacts379
Fredrick Beaty no one asked about ur emotions or son
@beatymann72
@Game 12 thanks fam!!!!
@beatymann72
@Kade John I choose to share that because that was/is what i am going through. I did not post this for likes or pity, plus there are so many people (especially men) that deal with emotional baggage of loss, the reality of holdin in your emotions. Sooo in short, i could give a fuck less what YOU think!!!!!
@strengthwithin7256
Everyone has a story but Rod Wave is definitely telling his story through his music. Many Blessings to Rod Wave and to everyone who has been through dark times and overcame it! 🙏🏾
@CarlJohnson-wl7wc
You have to be there or been there to get the full impact of this song man I'm telling you it's deeper than most people thanks
@nagaolmecchaos9493
I love this lil big nigga 💯
@johnniealexander7173
@@CarlJohnson-wl7wc😅😅😅❤kc ßb