You Can't Touch Me
Royce Da 5 Lyrics
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T-M-Royce 5
Pause
Listen to why girls drop they drawls
A lot of em they want to get involved
Well why you still holding up the wall
Allow me to introduce myself
My name is Royce Five Nine
Here to filter the game
To let clips empty
Track master sound now who's to blame
'Bout to slap rappers around and bruise the game
O.k, jump (jump)
If you want the respect then come (come)
Get it from a nigga that'll merk you
Or tattoo ya name on my arm
Like you one of my dead homies, just to beat the case
Believe me, I'ma lead the race
What is my game?
Wakin up next to chicks like "What is your name?"
Hustlers big, Mustlers big
Niggas better raise they wig
Cause
[Chorus:]
My Deal, My flow, My Song
{Ladies move like you just don't care)
This is Royce Five Nine, My streets, So Please
(Everybody Throw ya hands in the air, Cause)
We live forever (What)
We won't go Never (What)
We won't go broke never, cause
You can't touch me
O.k Look
A lot of people take me for a crook
Like my careers been depicted from a book
Nothing but hardcore here
Read "The Source", head of my class for all four years
Did I really fall out with Eminem
(Chicka) No!
Did I really get dropped from "Tommy Boy"
(Chicka) No!
Nigga please, I use more tools than "Black and Decker"
Wrote songs for niggas for classic records
Grimey! If you choose to live by the gun, young one, with hits
Five nine is my height
If I was ever to grow, tell y'all a lil' secret
Nobody got to know
Diss me, you don't want to back and forth
Ya jewelery look like that shit they sell in the back of "The Source"
So come how you come, you could just see me
Cause I do what I do, Like I'm doing for T.V
Cause
[Chorus]
[Christina Milan]
So you want to see me shake my ass?
Tell me Royce what would you do for this?
So you want to get it Right Now
Well you can't touch me, you can't touch me
I'm feelin High tonight
Let's ride with Royce 5'9
Tell you just one more time
You can't touch me, you can't touch me
[Royce]
Bounce (bounce)
If you want to know what's the amount
Come to me for the pounds not the ounce
I react Trickey on people
I'm mild-mannered but I slap hickey's on people
Black King, Freiyon felt,
Attract queens, Ice cold, plus hot, Rap "Leon Phelps"
Oh! Where the money at, show me the dough
Dummies, I'll show you the dough
Cause
My Dough, my flow, my shit, my song, my
Notice I like saying My
And, notice I like me a Light-skinned Ma
All curvey, that's something you can't deny
First singles about me
Second singles about my city
The third is about my son
Three things that's important to me
I gotta be rich, cause being broke is something I can't afford to be
Ladies in the club like Whoa! (Whoa)
Turn a nigga down like Oh! (no!)
We open up they mind like yo (yo)
Cause, you can't touch me
[Chorus]
Ladies in the club like Whoa! (Whoa)
Turn a nigga down like Oh! (no!)
We open up they mind like yo (yo)
Cause, you can't touch me
[Chorus: Repeats]
The song "You Can't Touch Me" by Royce Da 5'9" is a powerful declaration of the artist's skill and power in the hip-hop industry. The lyrics speak to his ability to filter the game, to leave other rappers bruised and defeated, and to lead the race. Royce introduces himself as a "sick sick emcee" and sets himself apart from those who are merely holding up the wall. He's here to show them how it's done. Royce also addresses his critics, who may have labeled him a crook or claimed he fell out with Eminem. He asserts his dominance and declares that he's here to stay.
The song also features Christina Milan, who provides a chorus that emphasizes Royce's message. She sings "You can't touch me," a powerful phrase that underscores the idea that Royce is untouchable in the rap game. The song ends with Royce asserting that he can't afford to be broke, and that he's focused on three things: being rich, his city, and his son. As a whole, the song is a celebration of Royce's expertise and resilience in the often-cutthroat world of hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
Pause
Royce is starting his rap and asks for everyone's attention
Listen to why girls drop they drawls
Royce wants everyone to pay attention to why women are attracted to him
A lot of em they want to get involved
Many women want to be a part of Royce's life
Well why you still holding up the wall
Royce is asking why some people are standing around and not participating
Allow me to introduce myself
Royce is formally introducing himself to the audience
My name is Royce Five Nine
Royce is stating his name for the audience
Sick Sick Emcee
Royce considers himself to be an amazing rap artist
Here to filter the game
Royce is here to improve the rap industry
To let clips empty
Royce plans to release his music and let it be heard by everyone
Track master sound now who's to blame
Royce is declaring that his music and lyrics are amazing and that everyone will want to listen to it
'Bout to slap rappers around and bruise the game
Royce plans to dominate the rap industry and outperform other artists
O.k, jump (jump)
Royce is calling for people to start moving and jumping to the beat of his music
If you want the respect then come (come)
Royce is challenging others in the industry to prove themselves and gain respect
Get it from a nigga that'll merk you
Royce is saying that he is the one to learn from and take on challenges from
Or tattoo ya name on my arm
Royce is saying that he values relationships and would be willing to get a tattoo of someone's name
Like you one of my dead homies, just to beat the case
Royce is saying that he would be willing to do anything to protect himself and his friends
Believe me, I'ma lead the race
Royce plans to be at the forefront of the rap industry and lead the way
What is my game?
Royce is questioning what his approach to life and the music industry is
Wakin up next to chicks like "What is your name?"
Royce likes to have casual relationships with women and does not always remember their names
Hustlers big, Mustlers big
Royce is referring to his success and wealth
Niggas better raise they wig
Royce is saying that others need to be careful and watch out for him
My Deal, My flow, My Song
Royce is declaring that everything he produces is his
{Ladies move like you just don't care)
Royce is asking women to dance freely and enjoy themselves
This is Royce Five Nine, My streets, So Please
Royce is claiming ownership over his city and declaring that he deserves respect
(Everybody Throw ya hands in the air, Cause)
Royce wants everyone to show their excitement and support for him by raising their hands
We live forever (What)
Royce is saying that he and his music will be timeless and never forgotten
We won't go Never (What)
Royce is saying that he will always be here and never leave
We won't go broke never, cause
Royce is saying that he will always be successful and financially stable
You can't touch me
Royce is saying that he is untouchable and cannot be stopped
A lot of people take me for a crook
Royce believes that some people misunderstand him and accuse him of being a criminal
Like my careers been depicted from a book
Royce is saying that his life has been written about inaccurately in books and magazines
Nothing but hardcore here
Royce's music and lifestyle is tough and strong
Read "The Source", head of my class for all four years
Royce is saying that he is successful and highly regarded in the rap industry
Did I really fall out with Eminem (Chicka) No!
Royce is saying that he did not fall out with Eminem, as some people had suggested
Did I really get dropped from "Tommy Boy" (Chicka) No!
Royce is saying that he did not get dropped from his music label, as some people had suggested
Nigga please, I use more tools than "Black and Decker"
Royce is saying that he is skilled and versatile in his music production
Wrote songs for niggas for classic records
Royce is saying that he has helped other artists create classic songs
Grimey! If you choose to live by the gun, young one, with hits
Royce is saying that he has lived a tough life, filled with guns and violence, that he has turned into successful music
Five nine is my height
Royce is stating his height for the audience
If I was ever to grow, tell y'all a lil' secret
Royce is saying that he does not plan to grow anymore, but if he did, he would share a secret with the audience
Nobody got to know
The secret is only for Royce's knowledge and does not need to be shared with anyone else
Diss me, you don't want to back and forth
Royce is saying that he will not tolerate any disrespect and will respond aggressively
Ya jewelery look like that shit they sell in the back of "The Source"
Royce is making fun of someone's cheap and unappealing jewelry
So come how you come, you could just see me
Royce doesn't care how others approach him, he is confident that they will not be able to defeat him
Cause I do what I do, Like I'm doing for T.V
Royce is saying that he acts like he's on TV, making everything he does look easy and effortless
My Deal, My flow, My shit, My song, My
Royce is reiterating that everything he does is his and he is in control
Notice I like saying My
Royce is pointing out that he repeats the word 'my' a lot and enjoys taking credit for his work
And, notice I like me a Light-skinned Ma
Royce prefers women who have light skin color
All curvey, that's something you can't deny
Royce likes women who have curves and who are attractive
First singles about me
Royce's first song is about himself and his identity
Second singles about my city
Royce's second song is about the place where he comes from
The third is about my son
Royce's third song is about his child, who is important to him
Three things that's important to me
Royce is saying that these three things are the most important things in his life
I gotta be rich, cause being broke is something I can't afford to be
Royce wants to be wealthy and successful, and does not want to fall into poverty
Ladies in the club like Whoa! (Whoa)
Women in the club are excited and amazed by Royce's presence and music
Turn a nigga down like Oh! (no!)
Men in the club are disappointed when women do not pay attention to them and choose Royce instead
We open up they mind like yo (yo)
Royce's music inspires and expands people's minds
Cause, you can't touch me
Royce is untouchable and unbeatable
Lyrics © Freibank Musikverlags und vermarktungs GmbH, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN MONTGOMERY, SAMUEL BARNES, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, SHALENA BRATCHER, ASIAH LOUIS, AUTHOR UNKNOWN COMPOSER
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