We Riding
Royce Da 5'9? Lyrics
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We ridin, survivin,(Royce 5'9") tryin not to die (yeah)
And tryin to cop a island
5'9" and he sleezy the game needs me 'cause I'm drama
I got problems I can't resovlve'em
Its no beefin I can't call em
We ridin, survivin, tryin not to die
And tryin to cop a island
V1-r5'9"
Remember me?
The hype man dat came on a blazeship
Bought in by the white man
Like came on slave ship in chains
Gold mask wit him turned his back on the only rappa
Dat can match him and burn him on his own track wit him
I gone back wit him 'cause holmes actin like he's got Capone backin him
Why? He's gone platium wow I'm hurt 'cause now it's worst
'cause now he's famous bout as down to eurf as ur anus or worst
Mi value will grow wit mi next release cut the check
I suggest you invest in extra ink
Mi next album should raise the brile of every man, woman & child
And today I'm gonna get you gotta paid
You gotta sign on ya door dat says keepout
I can't find you nomore I can't reach
You truly know more later after you learn mi last fava is ask you is where
Don't do me nomore favas!!!
Chorus: 2
R59 talkin':
Yeah yeah imma sho you mufukkaz
How ta go frum no Buzz
Ta a big azz buzz
Imma I'll mufukka I don't need nobody ta hold mi mufukkin hand
Wuteva nigga!! One-hunit 03' is mi year nigga
Royce 5'9"..... Da Drama King nigga (Drunk)
Chorus: 3
In Royce Da 5'9"'s song "We Riding," the chorus sets the passionate tone of the struggle for survival while trying to make it big in the music industry. Royce 5'9" makes it clear that he is trying to buy an island and is determined to succeed despite his problems and lack of support. He reveals that he feels undervalued and overlooked by the industry, calling himself the only rapper that can match and burn the competition. He also talks about a fellow rapper who has turned his back on him and become famous, hurting him even more.
In the second verse, he declares that his next release will elevate his value, and he warns the industry to cut him a check. He also gives the warning to those who have not supported him to keep out. The bridge of the song then changes, with Royce Da 5'9" talking about his determination to make it on his own and not needing anyone's help. He then slurs his words as he talks about how 2003 is going to be his year.
Line by Line Meaning
We ridin, survivin, tryin not to die (yeah)
We're out here, doing what we have to do to survive and stay alive.
And tryin to cop a island
We're hustling to get rich and live the life we dream of.
5'9" and he sleezy the game needs me 'cause I'm drama
I'm known for causing trouble and bringing drama to the rap game, but that's what makes me valuable and necessary.
I got problems I can't resovlve'em
I have issues that I can't solve on my own, and they're weighing me down.
Its no beefin I can't call em
There are people who I'm not currently on good terms with, but I can't reach out to them and try to resolve our issues.
Remember me?
Do you still recognize or remember who I am?
The hype man dat came on a blazeship
I arrived on the rap scene with a lot of hype and momentum behind me.
Bought in by the white man
I was signed and promoted by a record label owned and run by white executives.
Like came on slave ship in chains
Despite the apparent success and recognition that I attained, I still feel like I'm being held down or controlled in some way.
Gold mask wit him turned his back on the only rappa
This refers to a fellow rapper who Royce feels betrayed him and turned against him.
Dat can match him and burn him on his own track wit him
This rapper was someone who Royce collaborated with before, and he feels like he outperformed them on their shared track.
I gone back wit him 'cause holmes actin like he's got Capone backin him
Royce has tried to reconcile with this rapper, but has found that he's acting like he's untouchable and protected by powerful allies.
Why? He's gone platium wow I'm hurt 'cause now it's worst
This rapper has achieved massive commercial success, and Royce is feeling hurt and resentful because he feels like he helped lay the groundwork for that success.
'cause now he's famous bout as down to eurf as ur anus or worst
Despite his celebrity and success, Royce feels like this rapper has lost touch with his roots and identity.
Mi value will grow wit mi next release cut the check
Royce feels confident that his next album will be a success and he'll become even more valuable in the rap game.
I suggest you invest in extra ink
Royce is confident that his next album will be so good that even the critics will be scrambling to write about him and give him coverage.
Mi next album should raise the brile of every man, woman & child
Royce is convinced that his next album will be truly groundbreaking and genre-defining, and that it will appeal to everyone who listens to it.
And today I'm gonna get you gotta paid
Royce is focused on success and making money, and he's determined to do whatever it takes to make that happen.
You gotta sign on ya door dat says keepout
Royce is suggesting that he's someone who's powerful and intimidating, and that people should be scared of crossing him.
I can't find you nomore I can't reach
Royce is talking to someone who he can no longer get in touch with or contact.
You truly know more later after you learn mi last fava is ask you is where
This line is unclear and doesn't make a lot of sense, but it may be suggesting that Royce is about to reveal something important or surprising to this person.
Don't do me nomore favas!!!
Royce is warning this person to stop asking him for favors or trying to get something from him.
Yeah yeah imma sho you mufukkaz
Royce is feeling confident and ready to show everyone what he's capable of.
How ta go frum no Buzz
Royce is talking about how he's struggled to gain recognition and a fanbase in the past, but is now on the rise.
Ta a big azz buzz
Royce is saying that he's now experiencing a lot of success and attention.
Imma I'll mufukka I don't need nobody ta hold mi mufukkin hand
Royce is saying that he's independent and capable of achieving success on his own, without anyone else's help.
Wuteva nigga!! One-hunit 03' is mi year nigga
Royce is feeling like he's going to have a massive year and leave his mark on the rap game in 2003.
Royce 5'9"..... Da Drama King nigga (Drunk)
Royce is once again affirming his reputation as someone who brings drama and intensity to the rap game.
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