Z-RO was born Joseph Wayne McVey IV in Houston's South Park neighborhood on January 19, 1977.[5] At age six his mother died, and he was shuttled from household to household in search of stability, eventually settling in the Ridgemont area, a middle-class suburb in Missouri City in Southwest Houston.[5] When Z-Ro reached his late teens he was unemployed and resorted to drug dealing and hustling on the streets.[5] According to Z-Ro, listening to the music of 2Pac, Geto Boys, Street Military, K-Rino and Klondike Kat inspired him to work harder for his goal of leaving the streets.[5] Z-Ro discovered his talent of freestyle rapping and after going through a couple of recording studios to make a demo,[5] the CEO of a local label discovered and signed him.
Z-Ro released his critically acclaimed Rap-a-Lot debut titled The Life of Joseph W. McVey.[5][6] The record was a huge success and helped expand Z-Ro's and Bobby Craig's fan base beyond the South.[5] In 2005, Z-Ro released Let the Truth Be Told, which was well received.[5] Z-Ro's 2006 album I'm Still Livin' was released while he was imprisoned for drug possession, to positive reviews.[7][8] It was called "a great album... powerful" but "relentlessly bleak" by The Village Voice[7] and "one of the best rap albums to come out of Houston" by the Houston Chronicle.[9] In 2010 he released the album titled Heroin, which was followed by an album titled Meth in 2011 and then Angel Dust in 2012.
Z-Ro released his first EP under The Mo City Don titled Tripolar on August 25, 2013 via One Deep Ent.[2] Z-Ro then followed up with The Crown in June 2014.[10] In February 2015, Z-Ro released his first proper studio album in three years, titled Melting the Crown.
In 2016, Z-Ro released Drankin & Drivin in August[11] and Legendary in November under his label One Deep Entertainment.
Make It
Z-Ro Lyrics
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Forgive me for my sins, cause I'm not perfect
Just trying to get it like I live, but is it really worth it
Niggas done fell to my heater, never to rise up
Didn't really want to hurt nobody, please open your eyes up
Don't need no more blood on my conscious
Cause even though I'm a soldier, I feel pain
Got a nigga paranoid around partners, I feel strange
Punishing motherfuckers, just for crossing that line
My only company is lonely mess, cause most of
These niggas be fake, and I can't stand phoniness
Can't even look me in my eye, before they burn me up
Two to the head, but it ain't that simple why yall can't turn me up dead
Best believe retaliation is a must, I'ma bust with fury
Look at me laugh at my competition, flashing my jewelry
Death ain't around the corner no more, he up in my face
Its only natural to try to steal him, and put him back in his place
[Chorus: x2]
In case I don't make it, I want to tell my people I love em
Wish I could jump up out my casket, and hug em
Just in case I don't make it, I hope they keep on jamming my songs
A military minded motherfucker gone
In case I don't make it, I want to tell my people I love em
Wish I could jump up out my casket, and hug em
Just in case I don't make it, don't cry now, I'm still in your hearts
I hope I get to go to heaven, my Lord
[Z-Ro]
In case I don't make it, I want niggas to know I never gave up
Z-Ro Vs. the World, and King of Da Ghetto is when I came up
People showing me love, people showing me hate
But I put the street with my business, and put mo' change in my safe
Special thanks to Eugene Brooks, it ain't another realer
Save me from being a drug dealer, but still a guerrilla
Death ain't around the corner no more, he up in my face
Only natural to try to steal him, and put him back in his place
[Mexican D]
A young Mexican brought up, in the wrong way of life
I had to do what I had to do, just to make it through the night
Hustling and robbing and killing, running the streets with no feelings
An aggravated motherfucker, that is ready as willing
So leave me alone, before I touch your dome
Or sending automatic 4-5's, to hit your home
Cause ain't no playing with me, I'm a down ass G
Showing no pity, from that Mo City
[Chorus]
[Z-Ro]
I've been going insane lately
Rolling with my gun off safety
Thinking everybody's out, to do me
Can't even relax, Mac 11 by the jacuzzi
Gangstafied, ever since then showing me love
And it don't matter where they at, nigga they gon hit you with the dub
But every night I pray to see, another fu-fu day
Even though sometime I fall off track, tricking with Mary J
Can't I get a piece of mind, everybody want to attack me
In the beginning they was strays, but now they busting right at me
Get up out my ride homie, don't want to ride with me now
If we rolling and I'm beefing, you can die with me now
Niggas around me dropping like flies, it got a nigga scared
Bullet proof and a automatic, come with making blood shed
So just in case I don't make it, tell my enemies fuck em
Wish I could jump up out my casket, and bust em
[Chorus]
The song "Make It" by Z-Ro is a contemplative and introspective track that touches on the themes of mortality, regret, and love. The first verse sees the rapper expressing remorse for the people he may have hurt in the past with his actions, and he asks for forgiveness for his sins. Despite being a soldier, he feels pain and is constantly paranoid around others. He also talks about keeping his guard up at all times, punishing those who cross him and feeling lonely most of the time. In the chorus, he expresses his love for his people and hope that they keep on listening to his music in case he doesn't make it.
The second verse sees Z-Ro reflecting on how far he has come in his career despite facing both love and hate from people. He also expresses gratitude for the people who supported him and saved him from becoming a drug dealer. The final verse features a guest verse from Mexican D, who talks about his tough upbringing and how it turned him into an "aggravated motherfucker" who is ready and willing to kill. However, he also expresses his desire to live and enjoy life and shares that he too has people he loves and wishes to go to heaven when he dies.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me for my sins, cause I'm not perfect
Z-Ro acknowledges his imperfections and seeks forgiveness for his sins.
Just trying to get it like I live, but is it really worth it
Z-Ro questions whether living the way he does is worth the risks and consequences.
Niggas done fell to my heater, never to rise up
Z-Ro has killed people with his gun and they will never come back to life.
Didn't really want to hurt nobody, please open your eyes up
Z-Ro did not intend to hurt anyone and wishes others would see the truth.
Don't need no more blood on my conscious
Z-Ro doesn't want to live with the guilt of hurting others anymore.
Cause even though I'm a soldier, I feel pain
Z-Ro may be tough, but he is not invincible and feels the pain of his actions.
Got a nigga paranoid around partners, I feel strange
Z-Ro feels paranoid and unsure around those he once trusted.
Watching my back, cocking my gat, strapped at all times
Z-Ro is always prepared with a gun to defend himself.
Punishing motherfuckers, just for crossing that line
Z-Ro is quick to retaliate violently if someone wrongs or disrespects him.
My only company is lonely mess, cause most of
Z-Ro isolates himself and has few true companions because he doesn't trust others.
These niggas be fake, and I can't stand phoniness
Z-Ro dislikes and distrusts people who are not authentic or true to themselves.
Can't even look me in my eye, before they burn me up
Z-Ro's enemies cannot even face him before trying to harm or kill him.
Two to the head, but it ain't that simple why yall can't turn me up dead
Z-Ro has survived attempts on his life and believes it is not easy to kill him.
Best believe retaliation is a must, I'ma bust with fury
Z-Ro will retaliate with intense anger and violence if someone harms him or his loved ones.
Look at me laugh at my competition, flashing my jewelry
Z-Ro flaunts his wealth and success over those who oppose or compete with him.
Death ain't around the corner no more, he up in my face
Z-Ro feels the threat of death closer than ever and it is affecting him.
Its only natural to try to steal him, and put him back in his place
Z-Ro sees death as a natural enemy to be fought and subdued.
In case I don't make it, I want to tell my people I love em
Z-Ro expresses his love and appreciation for his friends and family in case he dies.
Wish I could jump up out my casket, and hug em
Z-Ro wishes he could come back to life and show his loved ones how much he cares.
Just in case I don't make it, I hope they keep on jamming my songs
Z-Ro hopes his music will live on and continue to be appreciated even after he dies.
A military minded motherfucker gone
If Z-Ro dies, he wants to be remembered as a tough and strategic person.
I want niggas to know I never gave up
Z-Ro wants others to know that he never gave up despite his struggles and hardships.
Z-Ro Vs. the World, and King of Da Ghetto is when I came up
Z-Ro built his career and reputation by representing his community and facing challenges head-on.
People showing me love, people showing me hate
Z-Ro has experienced both support and opposition in his life and career.
But I put the street with my business, and put mo' change in my safe
Z-Ro succeeded by incorporating street smarts into his business and financial decisions.
Special thanks to Eugene Brooks, it ain't another realer
Z-Ro thanks Eugene Brooks for being a positive influence and guiding him in the right direction.
Save me from being a drug dealer, but still a guerrilla
Although he avoided a life of crime, Z-Ro still embraces a rebellious and aggressive attitude.
A young Mexican brought up, in the wrong way of life
Mexican D had a difficult upbringing and was exposed to negative influences.
I had to do what I had to do, just to make it through the night
Mexican D resorted to illegal and violent activities to survive and provide for himself.
Hustling and robbing and killing, running the streets with no feelings
Mexican D engaged in dangerous and immoral activities with a callous attitude.
An aggravated motherfucker, that is ready as willing
Mexican D is angry and eager to engage in violent confrontations.
So leave me alone, before I touch your dome
Mexican D threatens those who cross him or challenge him.
Or sending automatic 4-5's, to hit your home
Mexican D will use a powerful gun to attack and harm his enemies.
Cause ain't no playing with me, I'm a down ass G
Mexican D takes his gangster persona seriously and will not tolerate disrespect or weakness.
Showing no pity, from that Mo City
Mexican D comes from a place where toughness and aggression are valued above emotional sensitivity.
I've been going insane lately
Z-Ro is struggling with his mental health.
Rolling with my gun off safety
Z-Ro is constantly ready to defend himself with his weapon.
Thinking everybody's out, to do me
Z-Ro is paranoid and believes that others are out to harm him.
Can't even relax, Mac 11 by the jacuzzi
Z-Ro cannot even unwind or enjoy a moment of peace without worrying about danger.
Gangstafied, ever since then showing me love
Z-Ro's gangster persona has earned him respect and admiration from others in his community.
And it don't matter where they at, nigga they gon hit you with the dub
Z-Ro's supporters will always have his back, no matter where he is.
But every night I pray to see, another fu-fu day
Z-Ro prays for another day to enjoy peace and happiness, without fear or danger.
Even though sometime I fall off track, tricking with Mary J
Z-Ro sometimes strays from his goals or morals and engages in drug use, specifically marijuana.
Can't I get a piece of mind, everybody want to attack me
Z-Ro desires peace and calm but feels that others are constantly trying to harm or undermine him.
In the beginning they was strays, but now they busting right at me
Z-Ro is alarmed that even those who were once irrelevant or disregarded are now trying to harm him.
Get up out my ride homie, don't want to ride with me now
Z-Ro refuses to be allied with those who are no longer loyal or trustworthy.
If we rolling and I'm beefing, you can die with me now
Z-Ro is willing to fight and die alongside those who he truly trusts and values.
Niggas around me dropping like flies, it got a nigga scared
Z-Ro is fearful and traumatized by the deaths or disappearances of those close to him.
Bullet proof and a automatic, come with making blood shed
Z-Ro relies on weapons and protection to engage in violent confrontations and inflict harm.
So just in case I don't make it, tell my enemies fuck em
Z-Ro does not respect or care for those who have wronged or threatened him.
Wish I could jump up out my casket, and bust em
Z-Ro wishes he could come back to life and exact revenge on his enemies.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEFFEN HARNING, MICHAEL KRONENBERGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gotowarentertainment
Fav rapper all time. There will never be real music like this ever again. RIP REAL MUSIC ZRO WILL FOREVER BE IN OUR HEARTS 🙏
@devynphillips3925
Z-ro has to be my favorite rapper. We're both from Texas, and his rapping is pure real stuff. I haven't jammed none of his new stuff, but I use to listen to all these old albums in high school. I been out of school for 6 years, man where does the time go. But z-ro is a very bad ass rapper!
@joshuatraffanstedt2695
His new shit goes off too.. different style, but still Ro. I bump that shit too. Fuck it
@yazid22scropio63
This album was hard asf
@saulcuecurastafari156
bumpin this track in 2017. remember seeing Ro on the streets riding in that caravan on swangas.
@chasingdreams2104
August 2020 .still here top 3 rappers of all time perioddd
@sinnruiz4100
Growing up listening to this was like my life in a song I caint say the same for songs now adays Z RO. Been a real 1💯💯💯💯💯
@pervysage5609
still jamming this throwback classic 2017
@codymarsh6871
Picked this album up at Hasting’s (y’all remember them) in Tyler, TX, on my first day pass from the halfway house, many years ago. Man, how things have flowed since then. Felony after felony, time after time, Zro spoke the truth for all of us on the streets—black or white.
@thomasjames3818
Zro has unmatched story telling he's like the 90's reincarnation of PAC.. I have never seen him perform tho I plan to when I get off the streets. Got to say what's up to him when we were going thru diagnostics at the bird until tho.. I won't ever get over that excitement.. to is a real one