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.
You Can't Touch Me
Royce da 5'9" 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 braggadocious rap about his prowess as an emcee and his success in the rap game. He introduces himself to the listener and boasts about his ability to "filter the game" and "slap rappers around." Royce asserts his dominance in the genre, claiming that he will beat any competition and become the leader of the race. He raps about his luxurious lifestyle, waking up next to beautiful women without even knowing their names.
He also addresses rumors about his issues with Eminem and his departure from the record label Tommy Boy. However, he dismisses these claims and provides a laundry list of his accomplishments, including his height being five foot nine inches, which has become his stage name. Royce also boasts about his writing talents, stating that he has written songs for other artists that have become classic records. The chorus reinforces his message of invincibility, proclaiming that he is untouchable and will not go broke or be defeated by his competitors.
Overall, "You Can't Touch Me" serves as a declaration of Royce da 5'9"'s confidence, talent, and success in the rap game.
Line by Line Meaning
Pause
Stop what you're doing and listen
Listen to why girls drop they drawls
Pay attention to why women are attracted to me
Well why you still holding up the wall
Why are you standing around doing nothing?
Allow me to introduce myself
Let me formally introduce who I am
My name is Royce Five Nine
I go by the name Royce Five Nine
Sick Sick Emcee
I am a highly skilled rapper
Here to filter the game
My purpose is to improve the quality of rap music
To let clips empty
To fire off my guns and lyrically dominate
Track master sound now who's to blame
My beats are so good, no one can deny them
'Bout to slap rappers around and bruise the game
I am going to physically and metaphorically beat other rappers
O.k, jump (jump)
Okay, let's get this started (referring to dancing)
If you want the respect then come (come)
If you want people to acknowledge you, you need to step up
Get it from a nigga that'll merk you
Learn from someone who can take you down (lyrically or physically)
Or tattoo ya name on my arm
I'll show loyalty to you if you impress me
Like you one of my dead homies, just to beat the case
I will do anything to win
Believe me, I'ma lead the race
Trust me, I am going to be ahead of everyone else
What is my game?
What is my strategy?
Wakin up next to chicks like "What is your name?"
Having one night stands with women
Hustlers big, Mustlers big
Big-time hustlers and muscle men
Niggas better raise they wig
Other rappers should be afraid of me
My Deal, My flow, My Song
I am in control of my music
{Ladies move like you just don't care)
Women should dance like they are carefree
This is Royce Five Nine, My streets, So Please
This is my city and my music, so respect it
(Everybody Throw ya hands in the air, Cause)
Everyone raise their hands in the air in celebration
We live forever (What)
We will always be remembered
We won't go Never (What)
We will never disappear
We won't go broke never, cause
We will always have money
O.k Look
Okay, listen up
A lot of people take me for a crook
Many people think I am a criminal
Like my careers been depicted from a book
Like my life story has been written in a novel
Nothing but hardcore here
My music is only hardcore and intense
Read "The Source", head of my class for all four years
I was highly regarded by The Source magazine for four consecutive years
Did I really fall out with Eminem (Chicka) No!
I did not actually have a falling out with Eminem
Did I really get dropped from "Tommy Boy"(Chicka) No!
I was not actually dropped by Tommy Boy records
Nigga please, I use more tools than "Black and Decker"
I am more versatile and skilled than people give me credit for
Wrote songs for niggas for classic records
I have written hit songs for other rappers
Grimey! If you choose to live by the gun, young one, with hits
If you are a violent person, you will be targeted in my music
Five nine is my height
I am five foot nine inches tall
If I was ever to grow, tell y'all a lil' secret, Nobody got to know
If I were to become more successful, I would not brag about it
Diss me, you don't want to back and forth
If you talk bad about me, I will engage in a heated argument with you
Ya jewelery look like that shit they sell in the back of "The Source"
Your jewelry looks cheap and fake
So come how you come, you could just see me
Bring it on, I am ready for anything
Cause I do what I do, Like I'm doing for T.V
I perform like I'm doing for a live television audience
So you want to see me shake my ass?
Do you want me to dance seductively?
Tell me Royce what would you do for this?
What would you do in exchange for this?
So you want to get it Right Now
Do you want to have sex right now?
Bounce (bounce)
Move your body up and down
If you want to know what's the amount
If you want to know how much money I have
Come to me for the pounds not the ounce
Ask me about large sums of money, not small amounts
I react Trickey on people
I scheme and trick people for my own benefit
I'm mild-mannered but I slap hickey's on people
I may seem calm, but I am capable of violence
Black King, Freiyon felt, Attract queens, Ice cold, plus hot, Rap "Leon Phelps"
I am a powerful figure who attracts women and is charming and desirable
Oh! Where the money at, show me the dough
I am only interested in people who have money
Dummies, I'll show you the dough
I will prove to you that I am rich
Notice I like saying My
I enjoy talking about things that are mine
And, notice I like me a Light-skinned Ma
I am attracted to light-skinned women
All curvey, that's something you can't deny
They have a shapely figure that cannot be ignored
First singles about me
My first hit song is about myself
Second singles about my city
My second hit song is about my hometown
The third is about my son
My third hit song is about my child
Three things that's important to me
The most important things in my life
I gotta be rich, cause being broke is something I can't afford to be
I need to be wealthy because I cannot tolerate being poor
Ladies in the club like Whoa! (Whoa)
Women are attracted to me in the club
Turn a nigga down like Oh! (no!)
However, they will reject other men
We open up they mind like yo (yo)
My music encourages people to think differently
Cause, you can't touch me
No one can beat me or have any control over me
Chorus: Repeats
The chorus repeats throughout the song
Lyrics © 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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