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.
Through The Wire
Rod Wave Lyrics
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Yeah
Through the wire
Uh, so much pain, built up deep inside
I try to control it
But the anger build up deep inside
Leave me to exploding
Who got that drank? I'm fiendin'
I need that pure Codeine in, I ain't been sleepin'
They told me to slow it down, you been speedin'
They told me to slow it down, take it easy (through the wire)
I like pourin' up them pints 'cause it has me chillin'
Floatin', starin' at the ceiling, a wonderful feeling
If I'm sober for too long, I get in my feelings
Starting fights and clutchin' poles, they swear I be trippin' (through the wire)
Ran the light and hit a pole, a head-on collision
Went to thinkin' 'bout my lifestyle that lost my vision
Had a meeting with my daughters but I'm gonna miss it
Went to bleeding out my head, duty came and get me (through the wire)
Same night they shot the car up, nobody killed
Sorry nurse, I'm feeling better, let me out of here
We went to spin on the house he was hidin' in
I cocked my Glock and rolled the window down, they told me, "Chill"
I think it's safe to safe say I lost my damn brain (through the wire)
But the pressure on my chest made me feel a certain way
Like nobody understand me, I'm trapped inside a maze
But if everybody crazy, knowin' you must be insane
Blame the pain, built up deep inside
I try to control it
But the anger build up deep inside
Leave me to exploding (through the wire)
Who got that drank? I need it
Who got that drank? I'm fiendin'
I need that pure Codeine in, I ain't been sleepin' (through the wire)
They told me to slow it down, you been speedin'
They told me to slow it down, take it easy
I know if I wasn't on that drank, I prolly would never even been goin' that fuckin' fast
I swear I was like a hunnid-and-two miles per hour, I ran through the fuckin' red light
That lady, lady tried to catch up, like, "Nah, fuck him," that's crazy
I tried to tell my cousin, "Bitch, this a hunnid-two thousand dollar car
This spent cash, bitch I don't finance cars"
And the bitch say, "Bitch, you stupid motherfucker, you still alive"
Fuck
Bleedin' out my fuckin' head, my eye bleedin', nose bleedin'
Say, "Bitch, you still alive, doin' a hunnid miles per hour"
"Hit a fuckin' cement pole, you crazy, crazy nigga? You just had kids"
Uh, bitch say, "Bitch, your brain bleedin', nigga, you need to sit down, man"
I was tryna leave the hospital so bad, they told me, "Just chill"
My fuckin' brain bleedin', I need surgery, all kind of shit
Through the wire, through the wire
Through the wire, through the wire
Through the wire, through the wire
Yeah
I'd gladly risk it all, oh whoa, through the wire
What it takes to be real, I'd gladly risk it all through the wire
Rod Wave's "Through the Wire" is a song that talks about the pain and build-up of emotions and anger the artist has within him, and how he copes with it through drinking lean. He struggles to control the anger inside him, and the only time he can find peace is when he is staring at the ceiling while high. He also shares the story of an accident he had where he hit a pole while driving at 102 miles per hour, resulting in significant injuries. The pain he was feeling from this incident is what he blames for his crazy feelings and behavior.
The hook of the song provides a mantra for Rod Wave to get through the tough times, and it's a motivation to be real and do whatever it takes to preserve that authenticity. The song has a melancholic and introspective feel to it, and the lyrics are a charmingly raw expression of the artist's inner turmoil. The song's overall tone also reflects the dark times we've been through over the last few years, with the pandemic and social unrest that have swept across the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, so much pain, built up deep inside
The artist has a lot of pent-up emotional pain that is difficult to control.
I try to control it
Despite the pain, the artist tries to keep their emotions under control.
But the anger build up deep inside
The emotional pain is causing the artist to feel angry and frustrated.
Leave me to exploding
The emotional pain is getting to a point where it feels like it might become overwhelming and the artist may lose control.
Who got that drank? I need it
The artist is turning to drugs to numb their emotional pain.
Who got that drank? I'm fiendin'
The artist has developed a dependency on drugs to cope with their struggles.
They told me to slow it down, you been speedin'
People around the artist have expressed concern about their behavior and warned them to be more cautious.
I like pourin' up them pints 'cause it has me chillin'
The artist enjoys the calming effects of drinking lean, a combination of cough syrup and soda.
Floatin', starin' at the ceiling, a wonderful feeling
The artist feels euphoric and detached from reality when high on lean.
If I'm sober for too long, I get in my feelings
When not under the influence of drugs, the artist experiences difficult emotions that they would rather avoid.
Starting fights and clutchin' poles, they swear I be trippin'
The artist's drug use has led to violent behavior.
Ran the light and hit a pole, a head-on collision
The artist was involved in a serious car accident while under the influence of drugs.
Went to thinkin' 'bout my lifestyle that lost my vision
The artist is reflecting on how their actions have led to negative consequences.
Had a meeting with my daughters but I'm gonna miss it
The artist has missed important events in their family's life due to the consequences of their lifestyle.
Went to bleeding out my head, duty came and get me
The car accident caused the artist to sustain serious injuries and require medical attention.
Same night they shot the car up, nobody killed
The artist was targeted in an act of violence, but no one was fatally injured.
Sorry nurse, I'm feeling better, let me out of here
The artist is eager to leave the hospital, despite still needing medical attention.
We went to spin on the house he was hidin' in
The artist and their associates went to retaliate against the person who shot up the artist's car.
I think it's safe to safe say I lost my damn brain
The artist feels like they have lost their mind due to the trauma and drug abuse they have experienced.
But the pressure on my chest made me feel a certain way
The artist is under immense stress and feels physical sensations as a result.
Like nobody understand me, I'm trapped inside a maze
The artist feels alone and misunderstood, as if their struggles are impossible to overcome.
But if everybody crazy, knowin' you must be insane
The artist recognizes that everyone around them is struggling in their own way, and therefore they may also be dealing with mental health issues.
I know if I wasn't on that drank, I prolly would never even been goin' that fuckin' fast
The artist acknowledges that their drug use contributed to the severity of their car accident.
I swear I was like a hunnid-and-two miles per hour, I ran through the fuckin' red light
The artist was driving recklessly before their accident.
And the bitch say, "Bitch, you stupid motherfucker, you still alive"
The artist's cousin is frustrated with them for putting themselves in such dangerous situations.
My fuckin' brain bleedin', I need surgery, all kind of shit
The artist acknowledges the serious consequences of their actions and the need for medical intervention.
Through the wire, through the wire
Despite the difficult experiences the artist has gone through, they continue to persevere and push through their struggles.
Yeah
I'd gladly risk it all, oh whoa, through the wire
The artist is willing to take risks and continue to push through their struggles, even if it means putting themselves in danger.
What it takes to be real, I'd gladly risk it all through the wire
The artist values authenticity and is willing to face the hardships of reality in pursuit of genuine experiences and emotions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lukas Patrick Payne, Tahj Javal Vaughn, Rodarius M. Green, Sterling Reynolds, Thomas Horton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BamandBriNation
Say nothing but that REAL 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@raulsiqueiros2594
Speaking nothing but the real
@this1deejay
My daughter was killed Easter morning…this was our jam..I listen to it every day and it’s both so heartbreaking and healing💙 thank you for this beautiful music
@2010shaquanna
Stay strong you’ll get through
@Cornejom2928
Damn that sucks 😂
@this1deejay
@@Cornejom2928 why is that funny though
@charlesjohnson1191
🙏🙏🙏
@gflow7334
@@Cornejom2928 stfu daven
@blaccpanther2672
U can hear the pain in his voice he's really singing with all his heart.
@blaccpanther2672
He dont need drugs he sings by heart