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Royce Da 5´9 Lyrics

You know I really don't get it
Royce is confused about why some people act like they want him in the game one minute and out the next.

Motherfuckers
An exclamation expressing Royce's frustration with these people.

Act like they want me in the game one minute
These people give Royce the impression that they want him to be a part of the hip-hop game at one point in time.

Out the game the next minute
However, these same people act like they don't want Royce in the game at a different point in time.

Fuck do ya'll want?
Royce is questioning what the people actually want from him.

First you want me in
A repetition of Royce's confusion about why people act like they want him in the game.

Then you want me out
A repetition of people changing their minds about wanting Royce in the game.

(Ya'll niggaz is too fickle)
A comment on how these people are too indecisive and unreliable.

You a hop, skip, and a jump
Royce is describing people's attitudes towards him as being only a small distance away from being abusive.

From poppin' shit to the one
These people can quickly switch from trash-talking Royce to promoting him as the next big thing.

Ridin' the dick of the one
People promote Royce only if he's associated with a bigger, more popular artist.

Who rides sick wit' a young
Royce is pointing out how people latch onto anyone who is currently hot in the game.

Fly chick in a gun (gun!)
People want to be seen with an attractive woman who is also carrying a gun.

Inside the whip when he come
These people want to be associated with someone who has a nice car and can provide them transportation.

Shine lyrically dope
Royce knows he has the talent to produce great music.

My ability strokes the Todd Bridges of dose
Royce has the ability to be great like Todd Bridges (actor) was in his prime.

A fly mix with a toast
Royce is a well-liked artist who is also confident in his music and artistry.

Of my niggaz who jump
Royce's friends are loyal and are always ready to defend him.

From my side to run in with my enemies (punks!)
If anyone disrespects Royce's friends will defend him from them.

Keep on temptin' me
Royce is warning people to stop testing him.

I'm just a hop, skip and a jump
Royce is warning people that their behavior is very close to getting him very angry.

From goin' ballistic, so nigga go and diss if you want
If people continue to disrespect Royce, he will have no choice but to retaliate.

Go and mention me homie, you gon' eventually jump
If people continue to mention Royce's name in a negative light, they will regret it in the end.

You gon' switch when it comes to that chrome click
If people continue to disrespect Royce or his friends, they will eventually switch sides.

And then one of your own hit
Royce will make sure that one of the disrespectful person's associates gets what's coming to them.

From not listenin' to me like my shit don't exist
Royce feels like people aren't acknowledging his music or talent.

Til I spit and you jump back on the dick of the one
People only appreciate Royce's music when he is associated with someone bigger in the game.

Accurate wit' a gun
Royce is skilled in his music and with firearms.

Mathematician wit' funds
Royce is smart with his money and investments.

Minus a fifth of that rum
Royce is able to remain sober and focused.

Divide it with the hunger
Royce divides his money to keep himself and his friends fed and motivated to keep creating music.

Times it with the times you fronted on my shit, on my dick
Royce reminds people of the times they disrespected or ignored his music, now they are showing him love again.

If one of them lines stick to your brain
Royce's music is so memorable that it will stay in people's heads.

You now witness the pain
Royce has gone through a lot and has struggled to earn his position in the game.

Of my addition of rain
Royce has overcome numerous obstacles and has worked hard to earn his successes.

The sun without the distance between
Royce is close to achieving all of his goals and is very focused on his career.

None of what God gave you
Royce is proud of all the blessings he's received in life, and he's worked hard to achieve his success.

The shade is now taken away, today
Royce is stepping into the spotlight and is ready to take his place as a top artist in the game.

(Just like pussy)
A warning to people who are indecisive or fickle - they're just like a woman who can't make up her mind.

(You remind me of a cunt)
Royce is expressing his frustration with people who are indecisive and unreliable.

I'm just as underground as it gets
Royce is a very underground artist and has never compromised his music for mainstream success.

You can come down in this ditch
Royce is warning people who think they're better than him that they can come down to his level.

I'm hidden a mile deep
Royce's talent and abilities are very deep and profound - others will have a difficult time understanding him.

The mummy without stitchin' but I don't sleep, I pump
Royce is constantly working and creating music, he has no time to rest or slow down.

Without snitchin, I'm simply about gettin' this money
Royce does not engage in gossip or drama - he is focused on making money and creating music.

I don't just dive in to what would be my end if I jump
Royce is very careful when making decisions and does not want to risk his career or safety.

The politics of this game
Royce is acknowledging the politics and drama often present in the hip-hop industry.

Niggaz be followin' names
Royce is criticizing people who follow trends and famous names instead of creating their own paths.

They ride with who the hottest, and criticizin' the same
People jump on the bandwagon of popular artists, but are quick to criticize them and move on when they're no longer hot.

You lil' Nas's and Jay-Z's, we got on the scene
Royce is pointing out that he and his peers (people who are not yet famous) have the potential to be as successful as Nas and Jay-Z.

Not only make me wait for the remix, but sick
Royce is fed up with people who take a long time to release remixes, or who make him sick with their fake personas.

Make me squeamish
Royce is disgusted with people who put on fake personas to seem more important or successful than they really are.

Make me think later that one of ya'll can be who the fake king is
Royce worries that one of these fake people may become the next big thing and ruin the game.

One of ya'll can be on the good label of Push
Royce knows that one of these fake people could just as easily join a good record label and become successful.

Five mics and a Source 'cause of who pulled a favor
Royce is criticizing people who only achieve success because of connections or favors, not their own talent.

Arrogant as a fuck, and you may have been just as humble
Royce knows that people who become successful often become arrogant, but they used to be humble.

To now fussin' bout who, sharin' the cover this month
Royce is criticizing people who argue about who should be on the cover of magazines instead of focusing on creating great music.

This nigga's diseased comin' wit' better throwaway rhymes
Royce knows that some artists are sick (fake) and still create throwaway rhymes (bad lyrics).

Then every one of your keepers, punks (punks!)
Royce knows his talent and music is better than most artists who rely on their entourage to create for them.

Do you listen at all?
Royce is calling out people for not really listening to his music and focusing only on what's popular.

It's fools that's winnin battles bought by the label, on cable
Royce is aware that some artists' success is entirely bought by record labels, and created through media hype and appearances on TV shows.

And never gettin' the call
Royce knows that some unknown talented artists never get called in by record labels to make their music.

Ten tapes at a time, you send it off to the label
Royce knows that people make tens of tapes of their music and send it to record labels, often without a response.

And wait at the mailbox
Royce is describing how people anxiously wait by their mailboxes for a response from a record label.

While they make up they minds
Royce is aware that record labels take a long time to respond to artists, and sometimes they never respond at all.

(Ya'll try me, knowin' that ya'll niggaz is punks)
Royce knows that people challenge him knowing they are not as talented or successful as he is.

Is this what you want?
Royce is calling out people for their indecisiveness and fickleness.