Roads
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(Ayyy!)
Ski, ay ay
Beep beep, beep beep
Running on road like beep beep (Ski)

(Ayyy) Ayyyy, Ski
Fresh off a perc and I can't eat
Noddin in and out so I can't speak
Run up the trap like a stampede
Remix blind I don't need to look
Karo bottle I don't need a cook
Step on the dope with two foots
I ain't got hope but I got blues

Man I'm so tired of gettin booked
I feel dat fire in da court room
Some niggas lie for no good
Some niggas thru the wire like a old hook
These niggas rapping bout open cases
Ima up get you up to date with old news
Triangulating make phone case
Ima set up trap in a phone booth
Trynna reach nirvana in a soda
But them 30s really get a nigga closer
My eyes can't get lower
Trynna hide my high like poker
Get up on the pot like Folgers
Ima remix on the yola
If the cops pull us over
I drop the drop in the soda

Most niggas lying on protools
Talking bout fye's and dope moves
Niggas can't make they own moves
I hope they find they own lane
Niggas ain't ever seen da dope game
Talking bout crack in da hallway
Niggas ain't pitch in a ballgame
They ain't seen crack in new jack
I don't know about where the fuck they do that
I don't know about crack but I'm blue active
Trynna see the VMAs like a new rapper
Living in the script like actors

Running on the road like beep beep
Running on the road til it's free me
Running on the road and I'm knee deep

Run up the dope, gun on the dope
I get the clean, Its called the pope




You use ya nose I rock the boat
I rock the boat I rock the boat

Overall Meaning

The song "Roads" by Rone is a rap song that speaks of the artist's struggles and experiences in his daily life. The first verse talks about the effects of drugs on his life, where he mentions that he is fresh off a perc and cannot eat or speak properly. He further talks about his hustling life and how he runs up to the trap like a stampede, and he doesn't need a cook to make the drug ready. The artist mentions that he's tired of getting booked and feels the fire in the courtroom. He talks about others who lie for no reason and also shares his views on rappers who talk about open cases. He insists that he will set up traps and run the game his way.


In the second verse, the artist talks about other rappers who lie about their life and their success in the music industry. He mentions that they have not experienced the dope game, and they talk about it only from hearsay. The artist further shows his confidence in living life like actors living a scripted life. The chorus of the song speaks about running on roads like beep beep, where the artist is trying to free himself from his struggles.


Line by Line Meaning

(Ayyy!) Ski, ay ay Beep beep, beep beep Running on road like beep beep
The singer is excited and energized. They are running towards their destination with urgency, like the sound of a car horn. They are determined and focused on their goal.


(Ayyy) Ayyyy, Ski
The singer repeats their excitement and energy from the previous line, encouraging themselves to keep going.


Fresh off a perc and I can't eat
The singer has taken a percocet and is experiencing drowsiness and a lack of appetite. They are focused on reaching their goal instead of being held back by physical discomfort.


Noddin in and out so I can't speak
The artist's drug-induced drowsiness is causing them to drift in and out of focus. They are unable to articulate well, but this does not dissuade them from their mission.


Run up the trap like a stampede
The artist is entering a dangerous area or building quickly and aggresssively. They are determined to complete their task with speed and force.


Remix blind I don't need to look
The singer is confident and experienced in their work. They can alter a substance without having to visually inspect it.


Karo bottle I don't need a cook
The singer is skilled enough to create a drug without the assistance of a cook. They are self-sufficient and capable.


Step on the dope with two foots
The artist is physically screening or compacting a substance, using their own body weight and force to mix it. They are skilled and efficient.


I ain't got hope but I got blues
The artist lacks optimism or faith, but they are unbothered by it. Instead, they find solace in the feeling of the music (blues) and continue towards their goal.


Man I'm so tired of gettin booked
The artist is exhausted from being caught or arrested for their actions. They are tired of being held back and want to avoid getting caught again.


I feel dat fire in da court room
The singer is nervous and anxious about facing trial or legal punishment. They feel the intense heat of the situation.


Some niggas lie for no good
The artist is condemning those who lie for no reason or benefit. They believe in honesty and truth.


Some niggas thru the wire like a old hook
Some people persist or endure through difficult situations or obstacles, like an old fishing hook. The singer respects this resilience.


These niggas rapping bout open cases Ima up get you up to date with old news
The singer is frustrated with those who rap about their current criminal activities. The singer is more experienced and knowledgeable about the lifestyle and warns them that there is nothing new about what they are doing.


Triangulating make phone case Ima set up trap in a phone booth
The singer is using triangulation to track someone's location or signal. They are skilled at creating traps and schemes, such as setting one up in a phone booth to catch their target.


Trynna reach nirvana in a soda But them 30s really get a nigga closer
The artist is attempting to use something simple (soda) to achieve a higher state of being (nirvana). However, they acknowledge that the drug they are taking (30 mg oxycodone pill) is more effective in getting them closer to their desire.


My eyes can't get lower Trynna hide my high like poker
The artist is very affected by the drugs they have taken and their pupils are dilated. They try to hide their high from others, much like a poker player hides their expressions and cards.


Get up on the pot like Folgers Ima remix on the yola
The singer is using the slang term 'pot' to refer to a cooking stove, implying that they are working on creating their drug. They are skilled and can improvise or remix a substance as needed.


If the cops pull us over I drop the drop in the soda
The singer is cautious and prepared for law enforcement intervention. In the event of being pulled over, they are ready to dissolve or destroy the evidence in a beverage.


Most niggas lying on protools Talking bout fye's and dope moves Niggas can't make they own moves I hope they find they own lane
The artist is unhappy with the current state of the rap industry, where many people lie about their accomplishments or abilities. The artist encourages others to find their own path and creativity.


Niggas ain't ever seen da dope game Talking bout crack in da hallway Niggas ain't pitch in a ballgame They ain't seen crack in new jack
The artist believes that the majority of rappers do not truly understand the nature of the drug dealing lifestyle. They criticize those who simply talk about it without having experienced it, likening it to those who discuss baseball without ever playing it.


I don't know about where the fuck they do that I don't know about crack but I'm blue active Trynna see the VMAs like a new rapper Living in the script like actors
The artist is aware that there are cultural differences and variation in drug dealing, and is unsure of what others are referring to. They acknowledge that they are actively involved in the lifestyle, but they are also interested in fame and success in the music industry. They liken the facade and performance of rappers to that of actors following a script.


Running on the road til it's free me Running on the road and I'm knee deep
The singer is emotionally invested in their struggle and is willing to run as long as it takes to achieve their goals. They are deeply involved and immersed in the lifestyle, and may not have a clear path out of it.


Run up the dope, gun on the dope I get the clean, Its called the pope You use ya nose I rock the boat I rock the boat I rock the boat
The artist is confident in their abilities and knowledge in creating a drug. They refer to cleaning the cocaine with music terminology (the pope) and note that their method is better than others (who sniff it). They are assertive and skilled in their work.




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Written by: Ty'Rone Fisher

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