Ambition
Wale Feat. Jeremih & Rick Ross Lyrics

The time is now on everything
It's time to take action and go after what you want, without hesitation.

Took my heart away from money, I ain't interested in fame
My priorities have shifted from materialistic desires and the need for attention, to focusing on what truly matters to me.

And I pray that never change
I hope to always remain true to my values and morals.

Ambition is priceless, it’s something that’s in your veins
Ambition is an innate quality that drives people to succeed and accomplish their goals.

And I put that on my name
I'm willing to back up my words with my reputation and integrity.

Uh, the only hope I had was selling dope
I had limited options for a successful future, and selling drugs seemed like the only way out of poverty.

Was on my grind cause times were harder than the cellar floor
I had to work extremely hard to survive, and faced constant struggles and obstacles.

My momma taught me never steal and never tell on folks
My mother instilled values of honesty, integrity, and mutual respect in me.

I grew up looking at the niggas that was selling coke
I was surrounded by people who sold drugs, and that was a common way to make money in my community.

Oh, I was raised by the stop sign
I spent a lot of time on the streets, where the stop sign acted as my guide and protector.

No religion I was getting saved by the glock nine
I didn't have any religious guidance or spiritual beliefs to turn to for hope - instead, I relied on my gun for protection.

By the minute I was getting paid like a hot line
I was making money quickly and efficiently, like a hot line for ordering drugs.

Servin' rollin' fiends was calling, we was dot com
My customers were addicted to drugs and always in need of my services, which made my drug operation run like a well-oiled machine.

Well connected, well respected and well protected
I had a network of contacts who helped me stay safe and successful.

Aint get accepted, well rejected and now they regret it
People who once doubted or rejected me are now realizing their mistake, as I've become successful and proven them wrong.

Aint get my message, was a signal when I was texting
People failed to understand my vision or communicate with me effectively, despite my attempts to reach out to them.

The niggas I was calling was fraud and I learned my lesson
The people I trusted turned out to be fake or untrustworthy, and I learned to be more careful in who I associate with.

Now I move with aggression, use my mind as a weapon
I'm determined to succeed and use my intelligence as a tool for achieving my goals.

Cause chances are never given they tooken like interceptions
Opportunities and good fortune don't come along often, so you have to be quick to seize them before they're gone.

So throw that pass, I’ll be the corner back
Bring on the challenges, because I'm ready to take them head-on and overcome any obstacles in my way.

Me and Folarin MMG gon bring that Warner back
My team and I are going to restore the greatness of our industry and make a big impact, just like the legendary Warner Brothers music company.

For my ambition
This song is a celebration of my drive and dedication towards achieving my goals.

Easy to dream a dream, though it’s harder to live it
Having dreams and aspirations is simple, but realizing them and making them a reality is much more difficult and takes hard work and determination.

They gon love me for my Ambition
People will respect and admire me for my determination and drive.

Look, they gon love me for my ambition
I'm confident that my ambition and success will earn me the respect and admiration of others.

Beautiful music, painting pictures that be my vision
My music is a reflection of my passion and ambition, and brings my vision to life in a creative and inspiring way.

Well wishes to my opposition
I don't have any hard feelings towards my competitors, and wish them well in their own endeavors.

You niggas probably cop a plea before you cop a pistol
My competitors would rather surrender or take a plea deal than fight or retaliate with force.

I got nothing against them, they got fucking potential
I recognize and respect the talent and potential of my competitors, but I'm determined to exceed them and achieve greater success.

But every nigga who can read gotta get his issue
Everyone has their own challenges and obstacles to overcome, regardless of their education or background.

Subscribe niggas reside where all the lions and killers be
Only the strong and skilled can survive in the tough and dangerous world of the streets.

And I aint spend a minute up in the streets
Despite the difficult circumstances of my upbringing, I didn't resort to violence or crime to succeed.

But I’m limitless mentally, I’m lyrically the MC
I have a powerful and creative mind that allows me to excel as a rapper and express my thoughts and emotions through my music.

Lebron shit, I was heading six after twenty three
I'm on track to achieve greatness and surpass the expectations of others, just like basketball superstar LeBron James.

And family is everything and money is less important
I prioritize my relationships with my loved ones over material possessions, and value their support and encouragement.

Long as your mama love you, don’t ever love a woman
The love and support of a mother is invaluable, and should be cherished and prioritized over romantic relationships.

I got a lot of bitches, they got a lot of feelings
I have a lot of women in my life who are attracted to me, but I don't let their emotions or desires distract me from my goals.

But I got that green on my eyes
My desire for success and wealth is apparent in my eyes and actions.

And that ain’t no Donnie Simpson
My ambition and drive is genuine and not just for show, as portrayed by popular entertainment personality Donnie Simpson.

I retire you niggas, fuck you and your position!
I'm going to surpass and outshine my competitors, leaving them in the dust and overcoming any obstacles in my way.

They play surface so slippery niggas can’t even kick it
My competitors use deceitful tactics and underhanded strategies in order to succeed, making it difficult for others to compete with them.

Y’all rambling, talking shit to these bitches
My competitors are distracted by irrelevant things and wasting their time talking to women, rather than focusing on their careers.

You know you real you don’t say it
True authenticity and integrity is evident in one's actions and character, rather than simply bragging or boasting about it.

You know you real, we gon feel it
Recognizing and rewarding genuine talent and authenticity is important, and inspires a positive and supportive community.

Ralph!
Wale calls out his own name as a celebratory shout-out to himself and his success.