I Promise
Royce Da 5'9 Lyrics

There's a void that needs to be filled inside this marketplace
Royce Da 5'9 is aware of the gap in the market and wants to fill the space.

You could die in my parking space
Royce Da 5'9 is warning his competitors about the danger of invading his territory.

My mom want me to blow up and house them
Royce Da 5'9 acknowledges his mother's expectation of making it big and taking care of her as well.

My father want me to bring product out without Slim
Royce Da 5'9's father wants him to make music without his former collaborator Slim Shady.

And prove them wrong, they paid my bills
Royce Da 5'9's parents have supported him financially, and he wants to prove them wrong by becoming successful in the music industry.

I'm on your heels, I'm for real, my shoes is long
Royce Da 5'9 is determined to surpass his competitors, and he's got the endurance and resources to stay in the game for a long time.

To feed my son, I will leave you
Royce Da 5'9 will do whatever it takes to provide for his child, even if it means eliminating the competition.

Leaking in the street, I will heat you to kingdom come
Royce Da 5'9 will attack his enemies mercilessly, and they will suffer the consequences of their actions.

The king will come
Royce Da 5'9 sees himself as the king of the rap game.

Wait 'til you gone in place of a angel appear to take you home
Royce Da 5'9 predicts that his enemies will be punished for their wrongdoings after they pass away.

The beard on the face is gone
Royce Da 5'9 is changing his looks, and he's coming back with a new sound and attitude.

These bullets is straight razors, blazing you, case in point
Royce Da 5'9's lyrics are sharp and precise, cutting through his competitors' defenses with ease.

Amaze the rap game, make 'em point
Royce Da 5'9 wants to impress the rap industry and earn people's attention and respect.

Walk inside of the house of the illest and case the joint
Royce Da 5'9 is confident in his skills and wants to show off his talent to the best in the business.

And take whatever I want, out of it
Royce Da 5'9 will seize every opportunity to succeed, taking advantage of any deal that comes his way.

Now that I'm wise, my future rides on it, it's time for triumph
Royce Da 5'9 knows that this is his time to shine, and he will not let anything or anyone stand in his way.

I promise ? if you just let me in the game (pray)
Royce Da 5'9 is asking for an opportunity to showcase his talent and prove himself worthy of being in the rap game.

If you should bless me enough to let me reign, I will contain you (pray)
Royce Da 5'9 will use his power and influence in the industry to control his competitors and maintain his position at the top.

I promise ? I will support my family, slash you (pray)
Royce Da 5'9 is committed to providing for his family, even if it means taking down his competitors in the process.

I promise ? I will pray every day, I will ask you
Royce Da 5'9 is a man of faith and believes that his success is due to the blessings he's received from a higher power.

I promise ? I will stop the killin, I will change (pray)
Royce Da 5'9 is using his platform to address social issues and wants to make a positive impact on the world.

I promise ? I will put in this flow, what you put in my soul
Royce Da 5'9 is grateful for the talent and inspiration he's been given, and he will use it to create meaningful and impactful music.

The whole misconception with me
Royce Da 5'9's image is often misunderstood by the public.

The only thing people think that I'm arrogant when they don't know me
Royce Da 5'9 knows that people's perception of him is often off-base since they don't understand who he truly is as a person.

That's what it was
Royce Da 5'9 is addressing this issue head-on, acknowledging it for what it is.

If I wasn't a real nigga the shit would not bother me but it does
Royce Da 5'9 is bothered by the fact that people misunderstand him, despite his authenticity.

The shit is not fair
Royce Da 5'9 feels that he's been unfairly judged and labeled by the public.

Just picture yourself looking in the mirror trying to change what is not there
Royce Da 5'9 can relate to the frustration of trying to change something that is beyond his control.

When niggas stop speaking
Royce Da 5'9 has been ostracized by some people in the industry who were once his friends and colleagues.

Them phone calls get slow, I'm feeling like Nas before he dropped "Ether"
Royce Da 5'9 is referencing Nas's experience of being treated poorly by other rappers before he released his diss track "Ether."

I appear to be sober
Royce Da 5'9 is calm and collected, despite the challenges he's faced in the music industry.

I'ma really be running over whoever said that my career was over
Royce Da 5'9 is using his haters' negativity as fuel to drive him further towards success.

Whoever gave me the cold shoulder
Royce Da 5'9 is calling out those who have ignored him and turned their back on him.

And turn they backs on me, I'll be blazing you from both coasts
Royce Da 5'9 will not take betrayal lightly and will come after his enemies with full force.

Believe me, I got Lil' Homie and July 6
Royce Da 5'9 has a team behind him that will support and protect him through thick and thin.

So you funny acting ass producers, I don't need you
Royce Da 5'9 is not afraid to cut ties with producers who don't treat him with respect or hinder his progress.

You can keep yo' beats, rap for money
Royce Da 5'9 values the art of rap and will not sacrifice it for commercial success.

Fuck you and everybody else who acted funny
Royce Da 5'9 is fed up with the people in the industry who have betrayed him and shown him disrespect.

I'm calling every nigga out in the game
Royce Da 5'9 is not afraid to challenge other rappers in the industry.

That tried to go against the fire and douse the flame
Royce Da 5'9 is calling out those who have tried to shut him down or prevent him from succeeding in the rap game.

I could shout yo' name
Royce Da 5'9 has no problem calling out other rappers by name to challenge them to a lyrical battle.

But nobody stands out more than anybody else, you doubt the same
Royce Da 5'9 thinks that all the rappers in the industry are on the same level, and he doesn't see anyone as superior.

For every nigga that say I'm hiding
Royce Da 5'9 is aware that some people think he's fallen off or is avoiding the spotlight.

Just because I ain't hanging out at the same places I once vibed in
Royce Da 5'9 has moved on from certain parts of his life, including some social circles that he used to be a part of.

Everybody at my father's job asking him rumors, shit
Royce Da 5'9's dad is getting questioned by the public about rumors surrounding his son.

Stop as my dad soon gon' quit
Royce Da 5'9 is aware of the toll that his career has on his family, and he wants to provide for them before it's too late.

If I can, maybe thank him for raising me
Royce Da 5'9 is grateful for his father's support and guidance, and he wants to show his appreciation if he gets the chance.

To think like a baby gangsta, crazy temper
Royce Da 5'9 credits his upbringing for shaping his personality and attitude, which includes a strong sense of toughness and resilience.

I paid my sentence ? totaled out the prison
Royce Da 5'9 has gone through difficult times, including spending time in prison, but he's come out on the other side stronger and more determined than ever.

The game sent me, fame owes my name plus interest
Royce Da 5'9 believes that he's destined for greatness in the rap game, and he's waiting for his due recognition and rewards.

But once you strapped in to the penmanship
Royce Da 5'9 is committed to honing his craft and improving his skills as a rapper and songwriter.

And the track rumbles, you trapped in this rap jungle
Royce Da 5'9 is in his element when he's rapping, and he sees himself as a predator in a jungle full of competition.

When you can't come through, sales are numbers
Royce Da 5'9 is aware of the importance of album sales and commercial success in the music industry.

The one who prevails'll be the one who remain tumbled
Royce Da 5'9 knows that it takes resilience and perseverance to succeed in the rap game, and he's confident that he's got what it takes to come out on top.