In July 2018, he released the London on da Track-produced single, "Die Young," in which he had written the night rapper, XXXTENTACION, died. The song—dedicated to X and deceased rappers Speaker Knockerz and Lil Snoop. Its music video would go on to accumulate 11 million views on YouTube and 8 million streams on Spotify.
In August 2018, he released the single "Ricch Forever," produced by DJ Bugsy. That month, Meek Mill released a preview of a collaborative track with Ricch.
In October 2018, Meek Mill brought Ricch out as his guest at a PowerHouse concert in Philadelphia. Mill also gifted him a "Dreamchasers" chain, prompting speculation that Ricch would be signed to Mill's Dreamchasers record label imprint.
On November 2, 2018, Roddy Ricch released his second mixtape, Feed Tha Streets II. The album, which features the singles "Die Young" and "Every Season," has thus far peaked at number 68 on the Billboard 200 chart and at number 36 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Later in the month, Marshmello previewed a new track featuring Ricch.
In June 2019, he collaborated with American DJ and record producer Mustard on the track, "Ballin'", off Mustard's third studio album, Perfect Ten, which became Mustard's highest-charting song on the Hot 100 as a lead artist, peaking at number 12.
In December 2019, he released his debut album, Please Excuse Me for Being Antisocial, debuting and peaking at number one on the Billboard 200, and featured Roddy's highest charting and most successful song, [song]The Box"[/song] which topped the Hot 100 at number one, as well as [song]Start wit Me[/song] featuring Gunna
Gods Eyes
Roddy Ricch Lyrics
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I start to see that shit myself when I got a couple million
Crawled through the mud, I can't lie, I seen too much
Real steppers outside, they'll squeeze and bust
I told my brother have some patience and your day'll come
Now he sittin' in the county jail and he ain't got no bond
You can't walk inside my shoes like a sneaker con
I overcome obstacles and they still come
Remember my first day out, now I got M's in account
I eat that pussy like steak, she eat my dick like a crepe
I got some niggas in the South, I sip on purple like grape
These streets by my side, you don't want war with us
I felt so stuck in my life I had to pour me a cup
If I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry, I don't apologize
My penthouse got a bird's view through God's eyes
I got gang gang (gang gang), I got mob ties (mob ties)
I got Porsche, with the frog eyes
Got a hand-crafted JJ with a Palm Pilot
All this money on my mind, I talk to God about it, yeah, yeah
I gotta grab dough (grab dough)
Brand new white-white Rolls Royce and that bitch match her toes (yeah, yeah)
I was out flockin', I ain't have a choice, I ain't even had no clothes
I put my wrist inside the freezer, watch the Patek froze
Think about the time, man, we was ten
We was hoppin' fences
I was stayin' inside the church
I keep a strap for you and you, I know the opps intentions
Back in Genesis I was O.T. with the coco
She got a bangin' body, booty like a roller coaster
These streets by my side, you don't want war with us
I felt so stuck in my life I had to pour me a cup
If I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry, I don't apologize
My penthouse got a bird's view through God's eyes
I got gang gang (gang gang), I got mob ties (mob ties)
I got Porsche, with the frog eyes
Got a hand-crafted JJ with a Palm Pilot
All this money on my mind, I talk to God about it, yeah, yeah
In "Gods Eyes," Roddy Ricch reflects on the struggles and successes that have come with his newfound fame and fortune. He notes that despite having had the opportunity to experience the materialistic benefits that come with wealth, they have not brought him true happiness or changed who he is at his core. He shares how he has witnessed the harsh realities of life and death, particularly through the violence in the streets, while also acknowledging the price of his own success, such as the loss of his brother to incarceration.
Throughout the lyrics, Roddy Ricch shares his deep spiritual beliefs and his close relationship with God. He talks about seeking guidance and counsel from a higher power, acknowledging that his success and money are all temporary, and only through a close relationship with God can he find true meaning and purpose. The chorus, "My penthouse got a bird's view through God's eyes," speaks to his belief in a higher, universal perspective that transcends the material world.
The poignant lyrics of "Gods Eyes" provide a raw look into the struggles and triumphs of Roddy Ricch's life, and highlight how even in the midst of fame and fortune, spirituality and a connection to a higher power can sustain and ground an individual.
Line by Line Meaning
He thought the money make you happy, it don't make you make you different
Money doesn't change who you are and it's not a guarantee for happiness.
I start to see that shit myself when I got a couple million
Having money doesn't necessarily bring happiness.
Crawled through the mud, I can't lie, I seen too much
Life has been difficult and full of struggles.
Real steppers outside, they'll squeeze and bust
There are dangerous people on the streets who will use violence.
I told my brother have some patience and your day'll come
It's important to have patience and wait for success to come.
Now he sittin' in the county jail and he ain't got no bond
Despite giving advice, sometimes things don't work out for the best.
You can't walk inside my shoes like a sneaker con
Nobody else can understand the struggles and challenges of one's life.
I overcome obstacles and they still come
Life is full of obstacles that will continue to present themselves.
I was tryna make a way out, like it was my first day out
Trying hard to create a path in a new beginning.
Remember my first day out, now I got M's in account
Reflecting on past struggles and how far one has come.
I eat that pussy like steak, she eat my dick like a crepe
Sexual content not appropriate.
I got some niggas in the South, I sip on purple like grape
Hanging out with friends and sipping on purple drink.
These streets by my side, you don't want war with us
Being in tough neighborhoods and not wanting to be messed with.
I felt so stuck in my life I had to pour me a cup
Using alcohol to cope with difficult situations.
If I hurt your feelings, I'm sorry, I don't apologize
Not feeling remorseful for potentially harming others emotionally.
My penthouse got a bird's view through God's eyes
Feeling blessed and living in a nice apartment with a great view.
I got gang gang (gang gang), I got mob ties (mob ties)
Being associated with gangs and mob members.
I got Porsche, with the frog eyes
Driving a Porsche with unique-looking headlights.
Got a hand-crafted JJ with a Palm Pilot
Owning a specially crafted piece of jewelry and a Palm Pilot.
All this money on my mind, I talk to God about it, yeah, yeah
Feeling like a lot of responsibility comes with having wealth and seeking guidance from a higher power.
I gotta grab dough (grab dough)
Working hard to make more money.
Brand new white-white Rolls Royce and that bitch match her toes (yeah, yeah)
Buying a new car that matches someone's toes color.
I was out flockin', I ain't have a choice, I ain't even had no clothes
Being outside without a choice and not having proper clothing.
I put my wrist inside the freezer, watch the Patek froze
Freezing a watch as a form of entertainment.
Think about the time, man, we was ten
Reflecting on childhood with nostalgia.
We was hoppin' fences
Reminiscing on youthful activities like jumping over fences.
I was stayin' inside the church
Spending time in the church.
I keep a strap for you and you, I know the opps intentions
Being aware of potential danger and keeping weapons handy.
Back in Genesis I was O.T. with the coco
Making a reference to an early part of his life.
She got a bangin' body, booty like a roller coaster
Commenting on someone's physical attributes not appropriate.
All this money on my mind, I talk to God about it, yeah, yeah
Feeling like a lot of responsibility comes with having wealth and seeking guidance from a higher power.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Eric Sandoval, Rodrick Moore
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