Released: 2017
“Rolex” by Ayo & Teo is a catchy anthem celebrating wealth, style, and the desire for a luxurious lifestyle. The song’s central theme revolves around the artists’ longing for a Rolex watch, symbolizing success and status. It also highlights their affinity for designer clothes and flashy jewelry as a means of expressing their achievements and attracting attention.
The opening lines, “I just want a Rollie, Rollie, Rollie with a dab of ranch,” emphasize their yearning for a Rolex watch, but with a playful twist by adding “a dab of ranch”, referencing the popular dance move, the dab, fused with a reference to Ranch dressing for humor. This line shows the artists’ fun, yet clear desire for material success. When they say, “I already got some designer to hold up my pants,” it illustrates they’ve already achieved a certain level of success but are looking to elevate it further.
The phrase “I just want some ice on my wrist so I look better when I dance” reveals their need for flashy jewelry (ice) to enhance their appearance, especially during dancing—a key part of hip-hop and their brand. The line “Have you lookin’ at it, put you in a trance” underscores the hypnotic allure they believe their bling will have on others.
In verses like “now your chick all on me,” Ayo & Teo flaunt the attention they receive due to their success. Their confidence shines through when they declare, “My Rollie don’t tick tock, it just glide,” implying that their Rolex operates smoothly, symbolizing their seamless, effortless success. “All I see is bands, bands, I spy,” showcases their focus on money (bands) and how it’s always on their mind.
They drop braggadocious lines like, “all I ever wanted was a Rollie, Rollie” and “Ice on my neck cost like five K,” making their materialistic ambitions clear. The repetition of wanting a “Rollie” underscores its symbolic importance to them. The playful and exaggerated statements about “purple face Rollie like some Teletubbies” and “baby diamonds wet, shinin’ like some guppies” highlight their creative and humorous way of showing off their wealth and jewels.
Overall, “Rolex” serves as an unapologetic celebration of material wealth and success, capturing the desire for luxury and the recognition that comes with it. The lyrics reflect a playful, yet earnest pursuit of a lifestyle filled with designer clothes, flashy jewelry, and high social status.
