It's Over
Royce da 5'9 Lyrics
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That nigga Strick, Royce the 5'9''
Rock-A-Block all day, what yo yo yo
I'm the type to show up to the studio
Write that shit, spit it, hit it, leave ya'll askin "Who dat?"
I'm the next nigga to boom, I assumed ya'll already knew that
Hip hop's hottest new cat, lay your crew flat
Have your label faxin my label askin "Why ya'll have to do that?"
And more than a few cats agree you shouldn't even do rap
What you recorded, screw that, buy a new DAT
Your girl's a true rat, so when I fucked her I wore two hats
So move back you little newjack
'Fore you fuck around and do some shit that get not only you
But your whole crew whacked
Too strong and I'm too black
And pack not one but two gats
And I'ma aim em at you black, true dat
The veteran that'll never retire
Devilish, judge the red in my eye
Judge the nine instead of my size
Ahead of my time, the second coming of a legend in rhymes
That'll shine whenever I die
We never lie, you'll never get by
I just got love, I used to roll wit big shot thugs to hip hop clubs
You act up, the fifth got hugged and blasted
Pits got dugged and filled back up wit stiffs wrapped up in plastic
Give me a heater, you givin' me a reason to shoot
You givin' me the key to your coupe
Midwest, not the middle, Strick clutchin' the five
Wavin' the tec out the window, clip touchin' the tire
Shit is over
Shit is over, shit is over
The shit is over, the shit is over
'Cause ain't nobody fuckin' wit us
Ain't nobody fuckin' wit us
Shit is ove'
In the opening lines of Royce da 5’9”'s song "It's Over," he starts off by introducing the collaborators of the track, Silky Don Entertainment and Strick. From his first verse, Royce establishes his reputation as an up-and-coming rapper worthy of recognition. He's the type of confident rapper who can show up to the studio and spit rhymes off the top of his head, leaving his competition wondering who he is. Royce believes he's the hottest new cat in the hip hop game, capable of crushing the competition, putting the established labels on blast. As the verse goes on, Royce becomes more and more confrontational, telling other rappers that the crowd doesn't like them and that they should consider a new career path. He talks about his sexual conquests and warns everyone not to cross him. Royce represents the quintessential gangster rapper, who isn't afraid to cause bodily harm to protect his reputation.
In the chorus, the phrase "shit is over" is repeated several times, defining the mood of the track. The song has a gruff, aggressive feel to it, with a hard-hitting bass line and a swaggering beat. Royce da 5’9” is aiming to make his mark in the industry, and he's not going to let anyone stand in his way. In the second verse, Royce comes out guns blazing, describing himself as a legend in the making. He's ahead of his time and destined to be remembered long after he dies. He talks about his past as a "big shot" who rolled with some tough individuals to hip hop clubs. He warns that he's still a dangerous man who knows how to handle himself in a fight. In the closing lines of the song, Royce leaves no question that he's the one in charge, and the competition needs to step out of his way if they know what's good for them.
Line by Line Meaning
What, Silky Don Entertainment
Introducing the group Silky Don Entertainment.
That nigga Strick, Royce the 5'9''
Introducing the rappers Strick and Royce the 5'9''.
Rock-A-Block all day, what yo yo yo
Affirming the group's name as Rock-A-Block.
I'm the type to show up to the studio
Asserting the artist's work ethic.
Write that shit, spit it, hit it, leave ya'll askin "Who dat?"
Confidently boasting about his rap skills.
I'm the next nigga to boom, I assumed ya'll already knew that
Claiming to be the next big rapper.
Hip hop's hottest new cat, lay your crew flat
Boasting to be the hottest new rapper.
Have your label faxin my label askin "Why ya'll have to do that?"
Stating that his success makes other labels envious.
It's a true fact, when you rap, the crowd boo that
Insulting other rappers' abilities.
And more than a few cats agree you shouldn't even do rap
Claiming that others believe some rappers should not even be in the industry.
What you recorded, screw that, buy a new DAT
Dismissing other rappers' recordings as inferior.
Your girl's a true rat, so when I fucked her I wore two hats
Boasting about sexual exploits with another rapper's partner.
So move back you little newjack
Threatening another new rapper to step back.
'Fore you fuck around and do some shit that get not only you
Warning the new rapper to stay in line before causing more harm.
But your whole crew whacked
Threatening the new rapper's entire crew.
Too strong and I'm too black
Boasting about his strength and skin color.
And pack not one but two gats
Stating that he carries two guns for protection.
And I'ma aim em at you black, true dat
Threatening the new rapper again and affirming that he means it.
The veteran that'll never retire
Asserting his status as a veteran in the industry.
Devilish, judge the red in my eye
Describing his demeanor as devilish and dangerous.
Judge the nine instead of my size
Indicating that he is dangerous due to his gun, not his physical size.
Ahead of my time, the second coming of a legend in rhymes
Claiming to be a legend in the making and ahead of his time.
That'll shine whenever I die
Asserting that his legacy will continue to shine after he dies.
We never lie, you'll never get by
Claiming that he never lies and that others will not be able to surpass him.
I just got love, I used to roll wit big shot thugs to hip hop clubs
Explaining that he has love for the industry and used to hang out with other influential figures in the rap scene.
You act up, the fifth got hugged and blasted
Threatening to use his gun if provoked.
Pits got dugged and filled back up wit stiffs wrapped up in plastic
Referencing the dangerous surroundings that he has encountered and potentially been involved with.
Give me a heater, you givin' me a reason to shoot
Asking for a gun and warning that provocation could lead to deadly consequences.
You givin' me the key to your coupe
Insinuating that he could easily steal someone's car if provoked.
Midwest, not the middle, Strick clutchin' the five
Affirming that he is from the Midwest and that his partner has a gun.
Wavin' the tec out the window, clip touchin' the tire
Describing in detail how his partner is threatening others with his gun.
Shit is over
Ending the song with an affirmation that others cannot compete with their talent and power.
Shit is over, shit is over
Repeating the phrase for emphasis.
The shit is over, the shit is over
Repeating the phrase again for emphasis.
'Cause ain't nobody fuckin' wit us
Asserting that nobody can compete with them.
Ain't nobody fuckin' wit us
Repeating the phrase again to emphasize their power.
Shit is ove'
Ending the song with a short abbreviation of the phrase, indicating that their power is absolute.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RUBALCAVA ALFREDO RICARDO, RICARDO RUBALCAVA ALFREDO, MICHAEL SEMBELLO
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Deepa Parakkal
Royce is a top tier lyricist, and one of the greatest MCs ever. Not joking, he's just criminally underrated
Anthony L
2020 STILL FIRE!
•Viking Wolf•
🔥 FOREVER 🔥
SoloBL
People make fun of Meek Mill for getting dissed by Drake but ignore this diss that's 3x harder
MaccaveliPL
It's not even a diss, lol.
Strength_Proficiency_100
He wasn’t dissing him
wobble Di wob wob
Not a diss it's off a Royce mix tape
Paul Laney
@MaccaveliPL Yes it is lol. Listen to the lyrics!
MaccaveliPL
@Paul Laney it's typical battle rap stuff, aimed at nobody.
yutubemedia
Royce actually strongly claims that he was NOT dissing drake, he was totally like no, people are mistaking things, look it up, google it and he says it in interviews