Ribbon in the Sky | Rod Wave Lyrics, Meaning & Videos

Publish date: 2024-05-04

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 be
I 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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