The name “Royce” came from his R shaped Turkish link chain which was said to have resembled a Rolls Royce logo. During high school Royce was one of the shortest players on his basketball team, standing 5′9” at age 18.
Royce signed with Tommy Boy records in 1998 and later was slated to release his debut album Rock City. Though this relationship was premature, Royce ended up leaving the label citing creative differences.
Royce began working with well known Game Recordings who helped get him in front of the right people to negotiate a deal with Columbia Records. Royce’s Rock City debut was yet again plagued with delays, during which the album was heavily bootlegged. Though not in their favor, Columbia chose to release Rock City in limited quantity and quickly went out of print by the time Royce left Columbia.
Around this time Royce dropped the underground banger “Boom” with production by Dj Premier. Soon thereafter he joined up with Koch / Game Recordings and released Rock City (Version 2.0) independently.
Most well known for his association with Slim Shady – the two met at a concert while Slim was promoting his Slim Shady EP. The two formed a Duo called Bad Meets Evil, releasing a number of tracks including “Renegades” [Original Version], “Nuttin’ to Do”, “Scary Movies”, “She’s the One”, and “See You In Hell”, which appeared on Eminem’s album The Slim Shady LP, titled “Bad Meets Evil”.
In 2001 Royce was set to work with Dr Dre’s Chronic 2000 project as a ghostwriter. He contributed tracks including “The Message”, “The Throne Is Mine”, “Stay In Your Place” and the original version of “Xxplosive” titled “The Way I Be Pimpin’”.
Royce’s association with Dr. Dre ceased when his manager, Kino Childrey spoke to a reporter about Eminem and Dre in the studio. Royce refused to dismiss his manager and long time friend, ending his relationship with Dre.
Royce and Em had a mutual friendship with Proof. Though Royce had bad blood with D12 member, Bizarre, stemming from a earlier freestyle battle with Royce’s brother. Misscommunication escalated the beef between the pair, causing it to spiral out of control and include all members of the rap group D12.
In 2002, Royce called Eminem to request to be signed to Shady Records. Eminem declined and soon thereafter signed 50-cent to Shady Records instead.
Royce released several diss tracks including “Shit on U” (over D12’s “Shit on You”), taking shots at Bizzare of D12. Royce continued record dis tracks including “We Ridin’”, “Death Day”, and “Malcolm X”. There’s speculation that Royce and Em often wrote bars dissing each other subliminally.
From 2002-2003 Royce kept a low profile releasing releasing Build & Destroy, and Build & Destroy: The Lost Sessions Part 1 across the mixtape circuit.
In 2003, Royce’s beef with D12 finally reached its tipping point. Royce and Proof and their entourages spilled into the streets of Detroit arguing but the issue dissipated once firearms were drawn. The two rappers spent a night in jail, and settled their beef.
In 2004 Royce released his sophomore effort Death Is Certain on Koch records, as well as two mixtapes from his crew M.I.C. (Make it Count). The crew includes members Royce, Kid Vishis,and June.
2005 marked Royce’s third full length album release Independent’s Day on Trouble/M.I.C. Records.
Royce Da 5′9″ was sentenced to jail on September 19, 2006 for parole violation for a prior DUI charge. Royce was sentenced to one year in the clink at Oakland County Jail, Pontiac, Michigan. On January 9, 2007, Royce got out of jail on work-release.
Royce has a strong ghostwriting resume including the track “Tell Me” ft. Christina Aguilera for Diddy’s album Press Play.
In May 2007, Royce Da 5′9″ released a mixtape called The Bar Exam which features DJ Premier and Statik Selektah on the Wheels of Steel.
In 2008, Royce confirmed that he had officially resolved his longstanding differences with Eminem and celebrated with a reunion concert on July 12, 2008 at Saint Andrews Hall. A mixtape of the reunion concert was soon released thereafter.
Royce also had beef with other industry majors including Mistah Fab, Cashi$, and Joe Budden, Kanye West and the Ruff Ryders.
Dinner Time
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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Why you wan' share your food with these niggas?
We don't share food in the recession
Bite these niggas like you bite the microphone
Living legend inside of a Smith & Wesson sliding out
Of the barrel, I'm fire, don't try me cause I am hot
Police cars with they sirens come by when I'm rhyming
Mac-11's in order, the flow is like water
Each quote's a quarter of blow, the chorus is followed by the dot
Goons, goblins and creatures and monsters are bouncing
And beat ya and stomp ya and eat ya, don't get swallowed by the block
I pay a shrink every week to basically tell me
"Lay here and speak to me" just to say how psychotic I am not
I'm too fly with the viral and physical copies
Niggas sloppy, look up what you under, I'm what you tryna top
I'm scared and compared to no man, I'm like the big hand on Big Ben
I get in and I'm hitting my numbers 'round the clock
I'm 'bout to give it back to my nigga Bus-a-Bus
And have a seat, it's convenient I'm already copping a squat
Nowadays when niggas walk around
They start to look like hamburgers and frankfurters
Ayo, Royce Da 5'9", feed on these mothafuckas, homie, come on
Take him, gut him and take out his organs and smorgasbord him
The more important he is I'm toe-tagging his beat
Turn him to chicken chowder, dip him in some sniffing powder
Season him with gasoline and throw his ass in the grease
Mention my name in a record, I'mma come get you lyrically
Individually I'mma take it back to the streets
Cannibalistic mentality, rappers hating
Decapitate him, rap 'bout what I naturally happen to be
Flow is superb and you heard us forget it, two verses
Two murders acquitted, personally it's a wrap, capiche?
Fingers snapping and tapping they feet
Clapping what happened the street, 'bout to happily bring it back to the D
Niggas claiming harder that all of this time
Niggas believe him until I see him and then slap him and see
I ain't having it, havoc is average to me
War's normal, only thing I'm having is having a feast
Royce Da 5'9", you my dog and I'm your dog
Being that I already sic'ed you on these mothafuckas
It's your turn to sic me on they ass, let's go!
Every time that I marry the rhyme and the beat
I go hairy and grind in the street, then I'm fucking up everybody
Mobilizing shit like we gorillas and peeling your skin
Like we banana peelers, it's hazardous if you copy
Don't you know that I'm one of the coldest courageous
The boldest contagious, ain't no one can phase this thing that I do
Well, you know since I report the latest that niggas can't fuck with me
Cause I'm the greatest, my shit is sick like the flu
You see I'm animalistic, the cataclysmic events
That'll happen whenever I grab the mic and talk
Indeed them bag us specifically that I'm hickory dickory
Dock of this rizzy, the diddy bop in my walk
Now I'm the messenger to set the temperature nigga
Whenever the heat will be needed to hot the block up, I'm saying
I got the dillinger, Harry Kissinger with the ratchet
The fact is I'm back with the clack and the click, see I ain't playing
Why, oh why, oh why? Royce Da 5'9", please tell me why!
Why the fuck these niggas gon' let us get together and do this shit to 'em
It's so fucking unfair, shit is so unfair!
In “Dinner Time” by Royce da 5’9”, he delivers a hard-hitting verse that explores his prowess as an emcee and his cannibalistic-based mentality towards his competition. The first lines of the song present a direct challenge to the listener. The singer asks why Royce would want to share his food with them, suggesting that they do not share food in tough economic times, and that Royce should instead bite them like he bites the microphone. This sets the tone for a truly aggressive and intense verse.
The following lines are essentially a litany of reasons why Royce is a fierce lyricist. He describes himself as a living legend, he notes that police cars are called when he raps because he’s that intense, and he compares his flow to water. He also references creatures and monsters, suggesting that his rivals are not on his level and that they might even be consumed by the streets. The next few lines, which state that Royce pays a shrink to reassure him of his sanity, imply that his murderous, cannibalistic mentality is central to his art.
The third paragraph is a direct challenge to Royce’s competitors. He goes into detail about how he would deal with them, describing how he would gut and smorgasbord them, dip them in sniffing powder, and season them with gasoline before tossing them into the grease. He invites rappers to mention his name in their songs, only to say he would lyrically come for them. He ends the verse by describing himself as the greatest, saying that his rapping is like a sickness. Overall, the song is an intense, violent and transformative rap performance that shows off Royce Da 5'9"'s incredibly complex and pinpoint-accurate flow.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayo, Royce Da 5'9"
Speaker addresses Royce Da 5'9"
Why you wan' share your food with these niggas?
Asks why Royce would want to share food with others
We don't share food in the recession
Suggests that food is scarce during the tough economic times
Bite these niggas like you bite the microphone
Encourages Royce to go after his enemies with the same intensity he has when rapping
Living legend inside of a Smith & Wesson sliding out
Describes the powerful status and impact Royce has as a rapper
Of the barrel, I'm fire, don't try me cause I am hot
Asserts that Royce is not to be tested or underestimated
Police cars with they sirens come by when I'm rhyming
Describes the attention and excitement Royce draws when he performs
Saying they got a call that somebody 'round here done fired shots
Alludes to the notion that Royce's raps can be so intense that they could be mistaken for gunshots
Mac-11's in order, the flow is like water
Compares the style of his raps to the reliability of a gun, saying things come naturally to him
Each quote's a quarter of blow, the chorus is followed by the dot
Compares each verse of his rhymes to a quarter of cocaine and emphasizes their addictiveness
Goons, goblins and creatures and monsters are bouncing
Describes the violent and dark nature of his surroundings
And beat ya and stomp ya and eat ya, don't get swallowed by the block
Reinforces the danger of the streets and the ruthless nature of the people in them
I pay a shrink every week to basically tell me
Reveals that Royce gets professional help to maintain his mental health and avoid becoming psychotic
"Lay here and speak to me" just to say how psychotic I am not
Indicates that he uses therapy to cope with his own mental state
I'm too fly with the viral and physical copies
Suggests that his success is both digital and tangible
Niggas sloppy, look up what you under, I'm what you tryna top
Says that his rivals don't have the same level of skill that he does
I'm scared and compared to no man, I'm like the big hand on Big Ben
Asserts his dominance and relevance like the clock tower's giant hand
I get in and I'm hitting my numbers 'round the clock
Indicates that he is constantly working and delivering results
I'm 'bout to give it back to my nigga Bus-a-Bus
Says that he is turning the rap over to his friend Busta Rhymes
And have a seat, it's convenient I'm already copping a squat
Says that he is done rapping for now and will let Busta take over
Nowadays when niggas walk around
Reflects on the current state of society
They start to look like hamburgers and frankfurters
Implies that people in society become easy targets or are consumed like fast food
Ayo, Royce Da 5'9", feed on these mothafuckas, homie, come on
Encourages Royce to attack his enemies with his rapping skills
Take him, gut him and take out his organs and smorgasbord him
Uses vivid imagery to convey that his enemies will be ruthlessly attacked and dismantled
The more important he is I'm toe-tagging his beat
Suggests that Royce goes after more significant targets and takes them down musically
Turn him to chicken chowder, dip him in some sniffing powder
Uses violent and bizarre imagery to describe the disassembly of his enemies
Season him with gasoline and throw his ass in the grease
Continues with the violent imagery and suggests lighting his enemies on fire
Mention my name in a record, I'mma come get you lyrically
Warns those who mention him in their rap songs that they will be challenged and attacked lyrically
Individually I'mma take it back to the streets
Says that he will fight his battles in the same way he grew up - on the streets
Cannibalistic mentality, rappers hating
Indicates that his enemies are jealous and that his mentality is predatory
Decapitate him, rap 'bout what I naturally happen to be
Suggests that he will disassemble his enemies in his raps and brag about his natural rap skills
Flow is superb and you heard us forget it, two verses
Asserts that his rap skills are highly advanced and impressive
Two murders acquitted, personally it's a wrap, capiche?
Jokes about how successful he is at destroying his enemies
Fingers snapping and tapping they feet
Describes the reaction of his audience when he performs
Clapping what happened the street, 'bout to happily bring it back to the D
Says that he will bring his style and swagger back to his hometown of Detroit
Niggas claiming harder that all of this time
Says that his enemies talk tough and act like they are better than Royce
Niggas believe him until I see him and then slap him and see
Suggests that he will use physical force to test his enemies' claims and prove his own superiority
I ain't having it, havoc is average to me
Declares that he will not tolerate disrespect and that he is not intimidated by anyone
War's normal, only thing I'm having is having a feast
Says that he is used to battles and the thrill of the fight, but he is enjoying the victories that come with it
Royce Da 5'9", you my dog and I'm your dog
Acknowledges friendship and loyalty with Royce
Being that I already sic'ed you on these mothafuckas
Says that he has already directed Royce to his enemies to lyrically attack them
It's your turn to sic me on they ass, let's go!
Asks Royce to direct him to the enemies to lyrically attack them too
Every time that I marry the rhyme and the beat
Describes the process of creating and performing a rap song
I go hairy and grind in the street, then I'm fucking up everybody
Says that he gets serious and goes after his enemies when performing, leaving everyone else impressed or intimidated
Mobilizing shit like we gorillas and peeling your skin
Uses aggressive imagery to describe his attacking style
Like we banana peelers, it's hazardous if you copy
Continues the violent imagery and warns others that copying his style can be dangerous for them
Don't you know that I'm one of the coldest courageous
Boasts about his bravery and the fact that he is extremely talented
The boldest contagious, ain't no one can phase this thing that I do
Says that he is unrivaled and unstoppable in his rap game
Well, you know since I report the latest that niggas can't fuck with me
Says that because he is always informed and up-to-date, his rivals can never compete with him
Cause I'm the greatest, my shit is sick like the flu
Confirms his greatness and implies that his skills are infectious and attractive
You see I'm animalistic, the cataclysmic events
Says that his rap style is raw and intense, and can cause chaos when he performs
That'll happen whenever I grab the mic and talk
Suggests that his performances are powerful and can cause a scene
Indeed them bag us specifically that I'm hickory dickory
Uses nonsense words to reinforce the abstract nature of his rhymes
Dock of this rizzy, the diddy bop in my walk
Uses slang and phrases to describe his style and swagger
Now I'm the messenger to set the temperature nigga
Says that he will set the tone and pace for the other rappers to follow
Whenever the heat will be needed to hot the block up, I'm saying
Suggests that he will bring the fire and drive to his performances, to garner attention and excitement
I got the dillinger, Harry Kissinger with the ratchet
Compares himself to gun-toting, influential individuals in the war community
The fact is I'm back with the clack and the click, see I ain't playing
Confirms that he is back and ready to perform at his full intensity
Why, oh why, oh why? Royce Da 5'9", please tell me why!
Asks Royce a rhetorical question to prompt his response
Why the fuck these niggas gon' let us get together and do this shit to 'em
Questions why his enemies would let him and Royce team up against them
It's so fucking unfair, shit is so unfair!
Says that it is no contest and that his rivals are doomed to fail against them
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RYAN MONTGOMERY, TREVOR SMITH, SEAN MCCAFFREY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheBigDonDada
Ayo, Royce Da 5'9"
Why you wan' share your food with these niggas?
We don't share food in the recession
Bite these niggas like you bite the microphone
Living legend inside of a Smith & Wesson sliding out
Of the barrel, I'm fire, don't try me cause I am hot
Police cars with they sirens come by when I'm rhyming
Saying they got a call that somebody 'round here done fired shots
Mac-11's in order, the flow is like water
Each quote's a quarter of blow, the chorus is followed by the dot
Goons, goblins and creatures and monsters are bouncing
And beat ya and stomp ya and eat ya, don't get swallowed by the block
I pay a shrink every week to basically tell me
"Lay here and speak to me" just to say how psychotic I am not
I'm too fly with the viral and physical copies
Niggas sloppy, look up what you under, I'm what you tryna top
I'm scared and compared to no man, I'm like the big hand on Big Ben
I get in and I'm hitting my numbers 'round the clock
I'm 'bout to give it back to my nigga Bus-a-Bus
And have a seat, it's convenient I'm already copping a squat
Nowadays when niggas walk around
They start to look like hamburgers and frankfurters
Ayo, Royce Da 5'9", feed on these mothafuckas, homie, come on
Take him, gut him and take out his organs and smorgasbord him
The more important he is I'm toe-tagging his beat
Turn him to chicken chowder, dip him in some sniffing powder
Season him with gasoline and throw his ass in the grease
Mention my name in a record, I'mma come get you lyrically
Individually I'mma take it back to the streets
Cannibalistic mentality, rappers hating
Decapitate him, rap 'bout what I naturally happen to be
Flow is superb and you heard us forget it, two verses
Two murders acquitted, personally it's a wrap, capiche?
Fingers snapping and tapping they feet
Clapping what happened the street, 'bout to happily bring it back to the D
Niggas claiming harder that all of this time
Niggas believe him until I see him and then slap him and see
I ain't having it, havoc is average to me
War's normal, only thing I'm having is having a feast
Royce Da 5'9", you my dog and I'm your dog
Being that I already sic'ed you on these mothafuckas
It's your turn to sic me on they ass, let's go!
Every time that I marry the rhyme and the beat
I go hairy and grind in the street, then I'm fucking up everybody
Mobilizing shit like we gorillas and peeling your skin
Like we banana peelers, it's hazardous if you copy
Don't you know that I'm one of the coldest courageous
The boldest contagious, ain't no one can phase this thing that I do
Well, you know since I report the latest that niggas can't fuck with me
Cause I'm the greatest, my shit is sick like the flu
You see I'm animalistic, the cataclysmic events
That'll happen whenever I grab the mic and talk
Indeed them bag us specifically that I'm hickory dickory
Dock of this rizzy, the diddy bop in my walk
Now I'm the messenger to set the temperature nigga
Whenever the heat will be needed to hot the block up, I'm saying
I got the dillinger, Harry Kissinger with the ratchet
The fact is I'm back with the clack and the click, see I ain't playing
Why, oh why, oh why? Royce Da 5'9", please tell me why!
Why the fuck these niggas gon' let us get together and do this shit to 'em
It's so fucking unfair, shit is so unfair!
@Alex_1729
Since uploader never thought of posting lyrics here we go:
[Intro: Busta Rhymes]
Aiyyo Royce Da 5'9"
Why you wan' share your food with these niggaz?
We don't share food in the recession
Bite these niggaz like you bite the microphone
[Royce Da 5'9"]
Livin legend inside of a Smith & Wesson slidin out of the barrel
I'm fire, don't try me cause I am HOT!
Police cars with they sirens combined when I'm rhymin
Sayin they got a call that somebody 'round here done fired SHOTS!
Mac-11's in order, the flow is like water
Each quote's a quarter of blow, the chorus is followed by the DOT!
Goons, goblins and creatures and monsters are bouncin
and beat ya and stomp ya and eat ya, don't get swallowed by the BLOCK!
I pay a shrink every week to basically tell me
"Lay here and speak to me" just to say how psychotic I am NOT!
I'm too fly with the viral and physical copies, niggaz sloppy
Look up what you under, I'm what you tryin to TOP!
I'm scared and compared to no man, I'm like the big hand on Big Ben
I get in and I'm hittin my numbers 'round the CLOCK!
I'm 'bout to give it back to my nigga Busta Bust and have a seat
It's convenient I'm already coppin a SQUAT!
[Interlude: Busta Rhymes]
Nowadays when niggaz walk around
they start to look like hamburgers and frankfurters
Aiyyo Royce Da 5'9"
Feed on these motherfuckers homie, c'mon!
[Royce Da 5'9"]
Take him, gut him and take out his organs and smorgasbord him
The more important he is I'm toe-taggin his BEAT!
Turn him to chicken chowder, dip him in some sniffin powder
Season him with gasoline and THROW his ass in the CREASE!
Mention my name in a record I'ma come get you lyrically
Individually I'ma take it back to the STREETS!
Cannibalistic mentality, rappers hatin, decapitate him
Rap 'bout what I naturally happen to BE!
Flow is superb and you heard us forget it, two verses
Two murders acquitted, personally it's a wrap, CAPICHE?
Fingers snappin and tappin they feet, clappin what happened the street
'Bout to happily bring it back to the D!
Niggaz claimin harder that all of this time
Niggaz believe him until I see him and then slap him and SEE!
I ain't havin it, havoc is average to me
War's normal, only thing I'm havin is havin a FEAST!
[Interlude: Busta Rhymes]
Royce Da 5'9", you my dawg and I'm yo' dawg
Bein that I already sic'ed you on these motherfuckers
It's yo' turn to sic me on they ass
Let's go!
[Busta Rhymes]
Every time that I marry the rhyme and the beat
I go hairy and grind in the street then I'm fuckin up E'RYBODY
Mobilizin shit like we gorillas and peelin your skin
like we banana peelers, it's hazardous if you copy
Don't you know that I'm one of the coldest courageous, the boldest contagious
Ain't no one can phase this thing that I do
Well you know since I report the latest that niggaz can't fuck with me
cause I'm the greatest, my shit is sick like the FLU
You see I'm animalistic, the cataclysmic events
that'll happen whenever I grab the mic and talk
Indeed them bag us specifically that I'm hickory dickory dock
of this rizzy, the diddy bop in my walk
Now I'm the messenger to set the temperature nigga
whenever the heat will be needed to hot the block up, I'm sayin
I got the dillinger, Harry Kissinger with the ratchet
The fact is I'm back with the clack and the click, see I ain't playin!
[Outro: Busta Rhymes]
Why oh why oh WHY!
Royce Da 5'9" please tell me why!
Why the fuck these niggaz gon' let us get together and do this shit to 'em
It's so fuckin unfair!
Shit is so unfair!
@richardgriffin7718
Royce has always been one of the most underrated rappers in the game. He even bodied Busta on this joint. Big up"ROYCE DA 5*9"
@hubertj.farnsworth7312
Love this beat. And Royce kills it.
@arexyouxepicxenough
Sometimes I forget how unbelievably great Royce's flow is. The I listen to this song again.
@jayp.6166
This one of my favorite beats of all time. Quincy Tones killed it!
Both these monsters ate on this one....
@coriejay
One of the best verses Busta ever spit. And Royce murdered this as usual.
@MrDrwatson01
The flow on Royce is first class
@zerox33709
im really confused why he isnt thought of as the best rapper ever flow is mastered deliverance is perfect and word play is ungodly
@xxashykxx
Royce has serious flow, seriously. If he doesn't deserve to be big, no-one does..
@631Miami
If you like lyrics and real rap, you can't possibly choose lil wayne over guys like royce and eminem. I hope those two just keep making albums by their own! Hell the sequel is insane
@thegrizzliestbastard
royce is easily one of the best rappers ever same with busta so good to see them together!