At the age of 14, Ron. D started rapping after being inspired by his older bother and mentor Reese as well as Chicago rapper J. Seuss. In 2001 Ron.D took his passion for rap further and formed a rap group with 4 of his childhood friends called "Donizm". Donizm went on to release two mixtapes, "Get Doe (2003)" & "Dead Presidents (2004)". The group disassembled shortly after. If life in Detroit couldn't get any worse, Ron.D's biggest influence, his big brother Reese, passed away. Feeling like he couldn't move on Ron. D dropped out of school and soon after moved to Atlanta in 2005.
While in Atlanta, Ron.D hooked up with artists from all over the United States to form the rap group "The Empire". The Empire released two mixtapes "We don't strike back we strike first (2005)" & "Hate it or Love it (2006)". After having some personal and managerial issues with The Empire Ron.D, returned to Detroit in 2007 with little to no hope in pursuing a musical career.
In 2011, an almost 4 year break from music, Ron.D was ready to jump back in and give rapping all he has. He teamed up with the legendary producer/engineer P. Gruv and became a part of the J Dilla "the Rebirth of Detroit" project. With this new relationship Ron. D decided that he would either tackle the rap game head on or he would never touch the mic again. This new lease on life birthed his highly anticipated debut solo mix tape "Now or Neva." You can now experience his life and love on every track...
Open Up
Ron.D Lyrics
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You want in well I’ll open up the door
Hot chics tip toeing on the wood floors
You can tell by the quality I’m making a living
Triple coat jackal-bean stain
Decorum did em
The living room opens up straight to the pool
All of em bosses graduated school
Some heavy in the streets you can tell by the jewels uh
Reminiscing when I was a have not
Now I have knots in 3 different banks spots
2 seater drop velveted in the lot
0-60 cost me a cool 50
She use to diss me
When no one knew me in the city
Now she want D and the finer way of living
Asked her what it cost she say Birkin Prada Fendi take this and double it and maybe you can wit me uh
Verse: 2
Back in high school Everybody loved him
Friday night lights girls wanna touch him
He went to Christian camp with some upper class friends
Found God and a love for caucasian women
He found out real quick he was different in they eyes
He had special way with women since knee high
No father so his grandfather taught him how to ride
And his mother was a goddess she defied all odds
But something clicked in him when his grandfather died started straying from the path flirting with the dark side
Running with the klick all times of the night soaking in hustling in the streets street light
Now everyone around him pack guns
He had a lil knife he used to carry poked some fools in the lungs
Then the Homies said mane do you value your life he said yes
Well never bring a knife to a gun fight
Verse: 3
Sitting in a rental at an out of town station smoking Slims Paranoid hands shaking
Impatiently waiting
Low - key watch out for the bacon
Never thought he’d go from playing sports to trapping risk taking
Red Impala pull up real slow flash the lights two times I guess just to let him know
But mane something felt strange
From the Go
Boi’s seem to eager...saw the wood on the Draco
Had they hoodies pulled low
Black gloves driver started yelling whats the ticket on the blow
Hairs on his arms stood up oh no
He got shook started shoot-in through the door
Killed the driver
Now his mans leaking out slow Begging for his life 6 shots put his body on ice
It all happen so fast he couldn’t really think twice Homie head start spinning
He threw up on site
Women screaming
Sirens beaming
Cash filled duffel pinned under the seat belt buckle
Small reward for his troubles
Then he Skrrr -ed off on a double
This the ugly side of hustle
Dumped the car called an Uber
From shooting hoops to now he’s a shooter
Glock 17 maneuver
Driver dropped him off at Luther’s
Smoked ribs then to the crib
Turn the news on shiii
((News reporter))
Chunk the Dirty stainless
Now he’s blameless
Filled with anguish Devils oven on Hell flames lit
She was only 9 at the time
Same age as his niece he broke the bottle started crying
Substance abuse to wash the guilt away
Not eaten no sleeping
Contemplating not breathing
Close his eyes nightmares are increasing
Little girl in his dreams still bleeding
Mom screaming
Waking up cold sweats screaming
Hot freezing
He thought the money would release him
But it only brought demons
He loosing it The grief is overwhelming
He don’t wanna live There’s no helping
Couple weeks later found him dead at the crib with his eyes wide open from a overdose of pills
Now he dwells with the shadows of the dark all his kills walk with him
Tormented apparitions
Bound to the underworld dimension
With all the other missing
Damn if the Boi had only Listened
Verse:
The truth is that you fear the truth bitch
N.W.A. Niggaz wit Attitudes
Your True fear is The youth is Ruthless
Keep lying they gone swing a whole bat at you
And by his name I’ll walk across the fire
You and I Inspire
Humbling mercy on this soul
So cold so cold so cold
The truth is that you fear the truth bitch
N.W.A. Niggaz wit Attitudes
Your True fear is The youth is Ruthless
Keep lying they gone swing a whole bat at you
Ward gone this Pelios the God flow
And God knows I’m here
He the one that let me go
Your time is up you glutinous greedy demon hoe
It’s time the son shine and burn all you assholes
Pray on the innocent you slug in a bathrobe
Sins of the father and the mother cause that bitch know
They fucking kids boiling bodies for their rituals
Turn them flames up hope all you bitches burn slow
Politician Make decisions for the rich folk
But you ain’t living in this muthafuckin shit show
Holy Spirit exercise the God Pelios
Shut up Ward I’m the one who got the fuckin glow
The lyrics to Ron.D's song "Open Up" paint a picture of a relationship that is fueled by love, drugs, and toxicity. The singer is reaching out to their partner, asking them to open up their mind, indicating that they feel a strong emotional connection but are under the influence of drugs that are compromising their ability to connect. The lyric "I promise you these drugs got me really messed up" indicates that the singer recognizes the impact that the drugs are having on their relationship.
The chorus repeats the phrase "things that we do to make love" suggesting that this relationship is built on more than just physical intimacy. However, the line "Deep up in the night can you come to my house" also indicates that this couple's connection occurs late at night when the world is asleep.
The bridge is a turning point in the song, as the singer acknowledges that they are falling out of line and that they need to take things slow. Yet, at the same time, the lyrics imply that this is a tumultuous relationship that isn't healthy, with the singer ultimately acknowledging that they need to let their partner go.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a passionate but toxic relationship, in which love and drugs work in tandem to create a unique bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Things that we do to make love
The actions we take in order to express our love for one another.
Deep up in the night can you come to my house
Under the cover of darkness, can you come to my home?
I promise you these drugs got me really messed up
I am under the influence of these substances and it's affecting me greatly.
We do this every time
We engage in these actions together on a regular basis.
Please open up my mind
I am requesting that you help me broaden my thoughts and perspectives.
I'm fading right
I am slowly losing energy and vitality.
Sick and tired of these jaded nights
I have grown tired of these dull and uninspired evenings.
Love is a gamble lemme take the dice
Love is unpredictable, but I am willing to put myself out there and take the risk.
If it's 7 or 11 you can stay the night
If things go well and we are lucky, you can stay with me overnight.
Pay the price, I'm sacrificing
I am willing to make the necessary sacrifices in order to make things work between us.
Change or be toxic I haven't decided
I am at a crossroads where I need to change myself or else become a toxic influence in the relationship.
Pick any place around 12 I'm arriving
Choose any location and I will be there at midnight.
Take a vacay, are we flying or driving
Let's take a vacation together - should we fly or drive?
I'm just tryna be saint witchu
I am trying to be a better person in your company.
Love how I can escape witchu
I love how being with you helps me escape from my problems and worries.
Been a couple days & I ain't hitchu
It's been a few days since we've connected and I miss you.
I'm not good with the texts like I hate pistols
I am not skilled at communication via text messages.
Room full of vibes, sage, crystals
The environment around us is filled with positive energy and good vibrations due to the presence of fragrant sage and crystals.
I'm just tryna set the stage witchu
I am trying to create a romantic and intimate atmosphere when I am with you.
God sent you to me I ain't pick you
I believe that fate brought us together, and I did not choose you out of my own will.
We just too toxic it's the same issues
Our relationship is unhealthy and we continue to face the same problems over and over again.
I didn't think it was more than that
I did not expect our relationship to be more than just a casual fling.
Printing out paper & supporting fax
I am busy with my work, printing out documents and dealing with faxes.
Your body I'm adoring that, I'm tryna Dior that
I admire your physical beauty and want to adorn you in designer clothes by Dior.
Hips & curves the reason I'm exploring that
The shape of your hips and curves are what I find enticing and want to explore.
Please no more forth & back
I do not want to engage in any more back and forth arguments or discussions with you.
I'm sorry for doing that
I apologize for my previous actions or behavior.
But now I got my fortune back
But now I have regained my financial stability and success.
My only goal is to make this is more than rap
My only objective is to make our relationship something more meaningful and significant than just words in a song.
You got my time watching how I shine
I am dedicating my time to you and you are observing my success and achievements.
Got you hypnotized baby I am so sublime
I have captured your attention and you find me captivating and mesmerizing.
You wanna be mine but I cannot be tied
You want us to be in a committed relationship, but I am not ready to be tied down.
Air forces white dripping' how I like
I like the look of white Air Force 1 sneakers, and I am wearing them in this moment.
Money on my mind
I am focused on my financial success and earnings.
Gotta stay on my grind or I will just survive
I need to continue working hard and staying focused in order to thrive and not just barely make it.
Too many times fallin' outta line
I have made mistakes and lost my way on several occasions.
God on the phone told me take it slow
I feel that God is advising me to slow down and take things at a more relaxed pace.
I will never fold
I will never give up or back down.
Holding my own universe knows
I am standing on my own and the universe is aware of my strength.
Sorry baby but I gotta let you go
I am apologizing for ending our relationship, but it is something I need to do.
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