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.
Rags2Riches
Rod Wave Lyrics
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(Six chill, fool, for real, for real)
Yeah, uh, look, uh, look
We went from rags to riches, uh (yeah)
Project fences, to livin' luxury
Now we live luxury
Straight out that bottom nobody gave nothin' to me
All of my lil' brothers 'bout it they cuttin' for me
Yeah, they gon' cut ya for me
Lay in the cut with them cutters and cut ya for free
Say she in love with me (what else?)
But save your love, I just want your company (pray for love)
I fall in the glove for free (yeah)
I give out daps and them hugs but no one's for me
'Cause that type of shit don't faze a player, uh (what else?)
This type of shit is what make a hater
When ya got it out the mud, yeah
Ran it up, yeah
Really don't give no fuck, yeah
Don't give no fuck
When you turn nothing to something, yeah
Really hustlin', yeah
Young and gettin' that money, yeah
We gettin' that money, yeah
Rags to riches (what else?)
Rags to riches, uh (what else?)
Rags to riches (what else?)
Rags to riches (what else?)
Rags to riches, uh (what else?)
Rags to riches (what else?) (Damn)
Rags to riches (what else?)
Rags to riches, uh (what else?)
Rags to riches (what else?)
To riches (what else?) (Damn)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Rags to riches
Rags to riches (ayy, Zypitano got that gas)
Rags to riches
Rags to riches (Six chill, fool, for real, for real)
Rags to riches
You don't wanna hear me say yeah, uh, nah
I don't wanna hear me say to you
Damn, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
The lyrics to Rod Wave’s song “Rags2Riches” tell the story of his rise to success from humble beginnings. He speaks on how he and his close ones came from the bottom, from living in project housing to living luxurious lives. Rod also addresses the fact that he earned everything he has today through hard work and hustle, saying that no one gave him a handout. He warns people to be careful while messing with him, as his brothers would cut someone for him. Rather than looking for love, he wants others to keep him company since he’s fallen in love with the hustle. He’s not concerned with what others think because it is his hard work that has allowed him to climb the ladder of success, and people’s hate will not affect that.
The chorus repeats the title of the song, “Rags2Riches,” emphasizing the theme of going from nothing to something. Rod and his team went from having nothing to becoming successful through hard work and dedication. The song’s catchy beat underlines Rod Wave’s lyrics and gets the listener excited about success, making this an inspirational song for anyone who has faced hardships.
Line by Line Meaning
We went from rags to riches, uh (yeah)
We rose from being very poor to very wealthy
Project fences, to livin' luxury
Living in a public housing area to living in luxury
Now we live luxury
We now have a very comfortable and wealthy lifestyle
Straight out that bottom nobody gave nothin' to me
I came from the worst of circumstances and had to work hard to get to where I am today without anyone else's help
Be careful while fuckin' with me
You should be cautious when dealing with me or face consequences
All of my lil' brothers 'bout it they cuttin' for me
My close acquaintances will not hesitate to defend me and take action on my behalf
Yeah, they gon' cut ya for me
They are willing to do whatever it takes to protect me
Lay in the cut with them cutters and cut ya for free
Waiting patiently and ready to act with their weapons, ready to defend me without charge
Say she in love with me (what else?)
She claims to love me
But save your love, I just want your company (pray for love)
I am not looking for love, but rather just someone to spend time with
I fall in the glove for free (yeah)
I do not require payment for my services, I do it for free
I give out daps and them hugs but no one's for me
I may be friendly and show affection, but I cannot trust anyone
This type of shit is what make a hater
The success and wealth I have gained can make someone envious and hateful
When ya got it out the mud, yeah
When you work hard to overcome tough times
Ran it up, yeah
Make a lot of money or profit
Really don't give no fuck, yeah
I don't care about anything except my own success
Don't give no fuck
I don't care about anyone else's opinions or feelings
When you turn nothing to something, yeah
When you build something successful from nothing
Really hustlin', yeah
Working hard and determinedly to achieve success
Young and gettin' that money, yeah
I am young and already making a lot of money
Rags to riches (what else?)
My success story of coming from very little money to a lot of money
To riches (what else?)
From nothing and struggling to wealth and success
You don't wanna hear me say yeah, uh, nah
I doubt you would want to listen to what I have to say
I don't wanna hear me say to you
I don't want to waste my time talking to you
Damn, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
An expression of amazement or awe for what has been accomplished
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Janecek, Adarsh Mani, Rod Green
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@victoria-ix6de
I cry listening to this song ..my daughter and I were sleeping out of my car for 5 months the car kept breaking down ... Some nights I only had enough money to feed my daughter...I stayed up at night crying because I felt hopeless. I worked my way up from nothing ...now we are in a house and even have a new car... We're not rich but we are doing good.I'm grateful for a place to sleep. I'm grateful we have a place to live and food to eat. I'll never forget what we went through.
@Temichael
Amen
@anthonydavis5103
I'M GLAD FOR YOU AND YOUR DAUGHTER, WHAT YOU WENT THROUGH ONLY MADE YOU STRONGER, TELL YOU DAUGHTER THAT YOU LOVE HER. GOD IS GOOD BE SAFE AND BLESSING 🙏
@morgan1187
Amen sister ❤❤❤
@victorpineda4990
I like that
@RobShiesty
W
@Valk3940
Literally 99% of people won't see this but if you do you're a legend
Edit : mom I'm famous!!!
@charmaincampbell7661
Yes sirrrrrr
@linaabduljawad3779
hiw you are the first comment but not the hightest in likes?
@kingkactus7473
Thanks dude