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.
Thing For Your Girlfriend
Royce da 5'9" Lyrics
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She got a face of a goddess, ooh-wee, you already know
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Excuse me miss, I'm just passing
Hope you don't mind me asking
Are you lookin for some action?
Cause I wouldn't mind waxing that ass
And it ain't easy, understanding
That your shorty may love ya but I'm surely gon' fuck her
Tonight, I know that it's risky but I'm a bit tipsy
And I can do what she wants, she fiend the life of a baller
Shit, she want it all, I'ma give it to her all
Give it to her all, give it to her all
All that, I'mma give her my balls
I told ya, I'mma get in them drawers
I just love the way she use her body-ody
To be the spotlight of the party
You ain't got what it takes to keep her away from me
I got a thing for your girlfriend
She got a face of a goddess, ooh-wee, you already know
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Excuse me miss, I'm just passing
Hope you don't mind me asking
Are you lookin for some action?
Cause I wouldn't mind waxing that ass
I got a thing for your girlfriend
She freakier than a mothafucka, ain't she?
Now I don't love no hoes, but I love yo's
She make that cock blow, swa-la-llows
Everywhere I look and, everywhere I go
Your bitch wanna get with me, I can't tell her no
Confront me about it and see the hammers
You better off ambushing us with the "Cheater" cameras
Your bitch bad with her thick ass
Up and down, sucking me so fast she can get whiplash
Laugh, I'm the original
I send her back to your bird-ass pigeon-toed
Shovel that pussy, dig a bigger hole
I'm loving that pussy, I call it the centerfold
I'm digging Keri Hilson
I'm looking at Mariah Carey pictures, ay Nick!
I got a thing for your girlfriend
She got a face of a goddess, ooh-wee, you already know
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Excuse me miss, I'm just passing
Hope you don't mind me asking
Are you lookin for some action?
Cause I wouldn't mind waxing that ass
I'm all about my paper
Pathetic cash, I'm calling out your better half
Bet it, I'm shooting premium gas, leaded
Bet I could wax that ass without ass betting
Now let the realness set in, really
Bitch I'm illy, hotter than the Denaun milly
You probably happy tonight, but after I strike
You gon' need to fit your bitch with a tracking device
A Ho-Jack, your ho vulnerable like no strap
You on a Mountain rocking a Brokeback
Haha, you faggoty acting
While me and your bitch is engaging in tragedy passion
Pass me your ex
I'm tryna hit Kim Kardashian now, and then Cassie is next
Diddy you wrong, I feel bad for Ryan Leslie, I woulda at least said
I got a thing for your girlfriend
She got a face of a goddess, ooh-wee, you already know
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
Excuse me miss, I'm just passing
Hope you don't mind me asking
Are you lookin for some action?
Cause I wouldn't mind waxing that ass
The song "Thing For Your Girlfriend" by Royce Da 5'9'' is a clear ode to a woman who is not his own, but rather his friend's girlfriend. Royce makes it quite clear throughout the song that he finds her irresistible, referring to her as a goddess with a face to match. Royce tries to balance his desire with his loyalty to his friend, but ultimately the temptation proves too strong. He takes the risk, knowing that he may get caught, and follows through on his desire for her. Royce's lyrics are a reflection of the battle between temptation and loyalty, and ultimately the choice one must make when faced with them.
Through his lyrics, Royce shows that he is willing to take risks, even if they are not always in his best interest. The song also highlights the complex nature of human relations, where different emotions and desires can coexist simultaneously. Despite the fact that Royce is breaking the code of friendship, he cannot resist the temptation of his friend's girlfriend.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a thing for your girlfriend
I am interested in your girlfriend romantically and sexually
She got a face of a goddess, ooh-wee, you already know
Your girlfriend is very attractive and desirable
Don't, d-d-don't blame me
I am not responsible for your girlfriend's attraction to me
Excuse me miss, I'm just passing
I am politely introducing myself to your girlfriend
Hope you don't mind me asking
I am asking for permission to pursue a relationship with your girlfriend
Are you lookin for some action?
I am inquiring whether your girlfriend is interested in a sexual relationship
Cause I wouldn't mind waxing that ass
I am expressing my desire to have sex with your girlfriend
And it ain't easy, understanding
It is difficult to comprehend that your girlfriend may cheat on you with me
That your shorty may love ya but I'm surely gon' fuck her
Your girlfriend may be in a relationship with you, but I am certain that I will have sex with her
Tonight, I know that it's risky but I'm a bit tipsy
I am aware that pursuing a sexual relationship with your girlfriend is dangerous, but I am intoxicated and my judgement is impaired
And I can do what she wants, she fiend the life of a baller
I am capable of fulfilling your girlfriend's desires as she is attracted to the lifestyle of a rich and famous person
Shit, she want it all, I'ma give it to her all
Your girlfriend wants everything, and I am willing to provide her with everything she wants
All that, I'mma give her my balls
I am offering my testicles to your girlfriend as a symbol of my sexual availability
I told ya, I'mma get in them drawers
I have informed you that I will be having sex with your girlfriend
I just love the way she use her body-ody
I find your girlfriend's physical movements and gestures sexually appealing
To be the spotlight of the party
Your girlfriend enjoys being the center of attention and will do anything to be popular
You ain't got what it takes to keep her away from me
You are incapable of preventing your girlfriend from being with me because I am more attractive and exciting than you
She freakier than a mothafucka, ain't she?
Your girlfriend is very sexually adventurous and experimental
Now I don't love no hoes, but I love yo's
I do not have feelings of love for promiscuous women, but I have feelings for your girlfriend
She make that cock blow, swa-la-llows
Your girlfriend performs oral sex on me and swallows my semen
Everywhere I look and, everywhere I go
I am constantly being approached by women, including your girlfriend
Your bitch wanna get with me, I can't tell her no
Your girlfriend wants to have sex with me, and I am unable to resist her advances
Confront me about it and see the hammers
If you confront me regarding my sexual relationship with your girlfriend, I will respond with violence
You better off ambushing us with the 'Cheater' cameras
Instead of confronting me, it would be better for you to set up hidden cameras to catch us in the act of cheating
Your bitch bad with her thick ass
Your girlfriend is very attractive, especially her buttocks
Up and down, sucking me so fast she can get whiplash
Your girlfriend performs oral sex on me very quickly and eagerly
Laugh, I'm the original
I am the original and best at having sexual relationships with other people's girlfriends
I send her back to your bird-ass pigeon-toed
After I have had sex with your girlfriend, I will send her back to you, who I view as weak and unattractive
Shovel that pussy, dig a bigger hole
I am having sex with your girlfriend so forcefully and aggressively that it feels like I am digging a hole in her vagina
I'm loving that pussy, I call it the centerfold
I find your girlfriend's genitals very attractive, and I have given it a flattering name
I'm digging Keri Hilson
I am sexually attracted to Keri Hilson
I'm looking at Mariah Carey pictures, ay Nick!
I am sexually attracted to Mariah Carey and am directing a comment towards her husband Nick Cannon
I'm all about my paper
I value money above all else
Pathetic cash, I'm calling out your better half
I am asserting that I have more money than you and am better suited to be with your girlfriend
Bet it, I'm shooting premium gas, leaded
I am confident in my sexual abilities and am prepared to provide your girlfriend with an exceptional experience
Bet I could wax that ass without ass betting
I am confident in my ability to have sex with your girlfriend without the need for any convincing or persuasion
Now let the realness set in, really
I am being sincere and honest with you about my intentions to sleep with your girlfriend
Bitch I'm illy, hotter than the Denaun milly
I am confident and cool, and I am more attractive than other men in this situation
You probably happy tonight, but after I strike
You may be happy now, but once I have sex with your girlfriend, you will be upset and hurt
You gon' need to fit your bitch with a tracking device
After my sexual encounter with your girlfriend, you will need to keep track of her movements to ensure her loyalty
A Ho-Jack, your ho vulnerable like no strap
Your girlfriend is susceptible to cheating on you, and you are incapable of stopping her
You on a Mountain rocking a Brokeback
You are perceived as weak and homosexual, similar to the characters in the movie Brokeback Mountain
Haha, you faggoty acting
You are behaving in a homosexual manner and are not perceived as manly or attractive
While me and your bitch is engaging in tragedy passion
I am having sex with your girlfriend while you are experiencing a tragic and unfortunate situation
Pass me your ex
I am requesting to have sex with your previous girlfriend or ex-partner
I'm tryna hit Kim Kardashian now, and then Cassie is next
I am expressing my desire to have sex with Kim Kardashian and then Cassie, after I have finished with your current girlfriend
Diddy you wrong, I feel bad for Ryan Leslie, I woulda at least said
I am criticizing Diddy and expressing sympathy for Ryan Leslie, who has been wronged in some way
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE SMITH, ARMAND DAVIS, DENAUN M PORTER, K PRATT, RYAN MONTGOMERY
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