Die Young
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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Still ten toes down in my Balenciagas
He ran down on a nigga, that's a shotta, shotta
Cold hearted nigga with that blocka, blocka
Gotta keep it on me, I don't wanna die young
I rather be judged by twelve, than carried by six
I'ma go post bail, just look at my wrist
Tell me, why the legends always gotta die quick?
When I'm in traffic gotta slide with the beam on me
'Cause I keep 'bout ten racks bussin' out the jeans on me
Niggas be hatin', I'm rich, it's all about the cream homie
If I ever get caught lackin', they gon' slide
Ever since I got the Rollie, I ain't got the time
Flawless diamonds, niggas can't never block the shine
They know I'm ballin' in the city like DeRozan
Gotta keep my niggas 'round me, I can't do the wrong friends
I was knockin' down walls, now they closin' in
Hopped off the porch, and then I hopped inside the Porsche, ayy
Fuck bein' the side nigga, I'ma be the main course
Whipped the Rolls like a young nigga made for it
I ain't tryna die young, so I gotta ride with one
Still ten toes down in my Balenciagas
He ran down on a nigga, that's a shotta, shotta
Cold hearted nigga with that blocka, blocka
Gotta keep it on me, I don't wanna die young
I rather be judged by twelve, than carried by six
I'ma go post bail, just look at my wrist
Tell me, why the legends always gotta die quick?
Tryna get my bag, I had to go and make it happen
Me and my dogs, we was bussin' out them bandos
Count out them hunnids then we throw it in the mattress
Wrap it in plastic, and throw it in the attic
I be in the streets nigga, I stand ten toes
Any nigga in my situation woulda been fold
We was trappin' out the basement, made it back tenfold
Gotta stay out the way, that's why I'm always on it, tenfold
We was fighting fed cases, remember I was 2 and 0
Nigga was fightin' the pressure, sippin' syrup, I was movin' slow
I was down below, but still, I always kept my head up
Nigga gotta get my bread up, I don't wanna die young, no, no, no
I ain't tryna die young, so I gotta ride with one
Still ten toes down in my Balenciagas
He ran down on a nigga, that's a shotta, shotta
Cold hearted nigga with that blocka, blocka
Gotta keep it on me, I don't wanna die young
I rather be judged by twelve, than carried by six
I'ma go post bail, just look at my wrist
Tell me, why the legends always gotta die quick?
In Roddy Ricch's song "Die Young," the rapper alludes to the fear and reality of death that many young black men face in their communities. He expresses his desire to live a long life and avoid falling victim to the gun violence in his neighborhood. The title "Die Young" is ironic because it suggests that death is an imminent and inevitable outcome for young people in his community.
The first verse illustrates how Roddy Ricch feels the need to protect himself at all times, even when he's out in public with his expensive Balenciaga sneakers. He understands that there are people who may try to harm him because of jealousy, envy, or hatred. He mentions the shotta (a Jamaican term for a shooter) and the blocka (a slang term for a gun), which highlights the prevalence of gun violence in his community. He concludes the verse by saying that he would rather be judged by a jury of his peers than carried by six pallbearers at his funeral, emphasizing his desire to stay alive.
The second verse is about Roddy Ricch's experiences in the street, where he's had to carry a gun to feel safe. He talks about how people hate him because he's rich and successful, but he refuses to let that get in the way of his goals. He mentions his Rollie (a Rolex watch) and his Rolls Royce car, which are symbols of his success. He also talks about his loyalty to his friends and his determination to avoid negative influences. He raps about the importance of staying focused and keeping his mind on his money to avoid the pitfalls that many of his peers have fallen into.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't tryna die young, so I gotta ride with one
I want to survive, so I need to have someone to protect me.
Still ten toes down in my Balenciagas
I'm still grounded and loyal to where I came from despite my success.
He ran down on a nigga, that's a shotta, shotta
Someone attacked me with a gun.
Cold hearted nigga with that blocka, blocka
The shooter was ruthless and shot repeatedly.
Gotta keep it on me, I don't wanna die young
I need to carry a gun with me to protect myself.
I rather be judged by twelve, than carried by six
I'd rather go to court for defending myself than be carried in a casket.
I'ma go post bail, just look at my wrist
I'm so wealthy that posting bail is not a problem.
Tell me, why the legends always gotta die quick?
Why do prominent figures always leave this world so soon?
When I'm in traffic gotta slide with the beam on me
I need to ride with a firearm in my vehicle.
'Cause I keep 'bout ten racks bussin' out the jeans on me
I carry around a lot of cash with me.
Niggas be hatin', I'm rich, it's all about the cream homie
People envy my wealth and success.
If I ever get caught lackin', they gon' slide
If I let my guard down, someone will try to harm me.
Ever since I got the Rollie, I ain't got the time
Since I've become successful, I'm too busy to waste time.
Flawless diamonds, niggas can't never block the shine
My jewelry is so beautiful that others can't help but acknowledge it.
They know I'm ballin' in the city like DeRozan
Everyone recognizes that I am successful in my community.
Gotta keep my niggas 'round me, I can't do the wrong friends
I need to keep positive, trustworthy people around me.
I was knockin' down walls, now they closin' in
I was once successful, but now things are getting harder.
Hopped off the porch, and then I hopped inside the Porsche, ayy
I began my successful career then immediately upgraded my lifestyle.
Fuck bein' the side nigga, I'ma be the main course
I'd rather be in charge and 'winning' than be a sidekick.
Whipped the Rolls like a young nigga made for it
I drive my luxury car with skill and style.
Tryna get my bag, I had to go and make it happen
I had to take action to secure my financial success.
Me and my dogs, we was bussin' out them bandos
My friends and I were selling drugs to earn money.
Count out them hunnids then we throw it in the mattress
After making money from selling drugs, we would store it in a mattress.
Wrap it in plastic, and throw it in the attic
To keep the money safe, we would wrap it in plastic and put it in the attic.
I be in the streets nigga, I stand ten toes
I'm always in the streets and have to be resilient.
Any nigga in my situation woulda been fold
Most people in my position would have given up or been defeated.
We was trappin' out the basement, made it back tenfold
We were selling drugs from our home and made a lot of money from it.
Gotta stay out the way, that's why I'm always on it, tenfold
I have to be extra vigilant and careful to avoid danger.
We was fighting fed cases, remember I was 2 and 0
We were fighting a federal court case and I won two times.
Nigga was fightin' the pressure, sippin' syrup, I was movin' slow
I was getting distracted and high on cough syrup because of the stress.
I was down below, but still, I always kept my head up
I faced many struggles but remained optimistic.
Nigga gotta get my bread up, I don't wanna die young, no, no, no
I need to make money to avoid the violence that comes with my lifestyle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: London Holmes, Rex Kudo, Rodrick Moore
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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