Ribbon in the Sky
Rod Wave Lyrics
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Uh, picture me rolling in my 500 Benz
I got no love for these niggas, ain't no need to be friends
I don't fuck with these niggas, ain't no need to pretend
Ain't no trust in a nigga after this
You said you love me, but you're leaving me
I guess nothing's what it seem to beI need some happiness again, this life done beat on me
I caught a flight to ease the pain I switched the scenery
Through the pain know I gotta stay focused
'Cause since a kid this all I wanted
I heard he feed his problem to the vultures
He couldn't say no more so he exploded
Read the book on murder when she wrote it
We hit the street with heat and we unload it
ATR for life, I run with soldiers
Heard he drive his coupe like he stole it
Pray to God that I can see the morning
I pray to God that I can see the morning, uh
And now I lay me down to sleep
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
If I should die before I wake
I, I pray the Lord my soul to take
Can you hear me mama?
I need you now, answer your phone
It's been too much shit going on, uh
These demons want my soul
Life too short to be living in a lie
It's too much pain to be living just to die
Can't feel my pain 'cause I hid it deep inside
I keep my head to the ribbon in the sky
Okay
Ribbon in the sky (whoa, whoa)
Life too short to be living in a lie (in a lie)
It's too much pain to be living just to die (whoa)
I keep my head to the ribbon in the sky
Ribbon in the sky
Ribbon in the sky
Life too short to be living in a lie
It's too much pain to be living just to die
(Drum Dummie)
Uh, ribbon in the sky, okay
Ribbon in the sky
I keep my head to the ribbon in the sky
Ribbon in the sky
Ribbon in the sky, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Overall Meaning
The lyrics of "Ribbon In The Sky" by Rod Wave tell a story about the artist's feeling of isolation and pain, which he tries to alleviate by switching up his location to find solace. The opening lines depict the artist riding in his luxurious 500 Benz with no love for the people surrounding him since they are deceitful. He then expresses his disappointment in love by saying that nothing is what it seems to be, and he needs some happiness in his life. The only way for him to relieve this pain is to travel and clear his head.
The artist also talks about his struggles with his past and how he has to stay focused to achieve his goals since music is all he has ever wanted. He also mentions the need to be careful in the streets and the importance of having loyal friends. In the chorus, he talks about keeping his head to the ribbon in the sky, which is symbolic in the song, signifying the hope that things will get better, and he will find peace. The song ends with the artist asking for his mother's comfort, stating that he needs to talk to her as he has been struggling with his demons.
Overall, "Ribbon In The Sky" is about an artist's struggle with life, his mental health, and the hope for a better tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, picture me rolling in my 500 Benz
Imagine me driving in luxury
I got no love for these niggas, ain't no need to be friends
I don't have any affection for these individuals, no point in pretending to be friends
I don't fuck with these niggas, ain't no need to pretend
I don't associate with these people, no point in acting like I do
Ain't no trust in a nigga after this
I can't trust anyone after this incident
You said you love me, but you're leaving me
You claimed to love me, but now you're departing
I guess nothing's what it seem to be
I suppose that things aren't always as they appear to be
I need some happiness again, this life done beat on me
I desire some joy again, life has taken its toll on me
I caught a flight to ease the pain I switched the scenery
I took a trip to change my surroundings and alleviate my pain
Through the pain know I gotta stay focused
Despite the hardship, I must remain concentrated
'Cause since a kid this all I wanted
Because ever since I was a child, this has been my aspiration
I heard he feed his problem to the vultures
I heard he shares his issues with untrustworthy individuals
He couldn't say no more so he exploded
He reached his limit and lost his composure
Read the book on murder when she wrote it
I know the true intentions behind her actions
We hit the street with heat and we unload it
We take to the streets with firearms and use them
ATR for life, I run with soldiers
I am dedicated to ATR and associate with strong individuals
Heard he drive his coupe like he stole it
I heard he drives his car recklessly
Pray to God that I can see the morning
I ask God to allow me to witness the sunrise
And now I lay me down to sleep
As I go to bed
Pray the Lord my soul to keep
I ask God to watch over my soul
If I should die before I wake
If I pass away while asleep
I, I pray the Lord my soul to take
I ask God to take my soul should I die in my sleep
Can you hear me mama?
Mother, can you hear me?
I need you now, answer your phone
I require your assistance, please pick up the phone
It's been too much shit going on, uh
I've been dealing with too many issues lately
These demons want my soul
These inner demons are trying to take over my being
Life too short to be living in a lie
Life is too brief to pretend
I keep my head to the ribbon in the sky
I stay focused on my dreams and aspirations
Okay, ribbon in the sky
Alright, aim for the stars
Ribbon in the sky
Dream big
Life too short to be living in a lie
Life is too brief to pretend
It's too much pain to be living just to die
It's not worth it to endure so much suffering to only die in the end
I keep my head to the ribbon in the sky
I stay focused on my dreams and aspirations
Ribbon in the sky
Dream big
Ribbon in the sky, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Aim for the stars, oh, oh, oh, oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rodarius Green, Tevin Revell
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