Sucker For Pain
Lil' Wayne Lyrics
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Take my hand through the flames
I torture you
I'm a slave to your games
I'm just a sucker for pain
I wanna chain you up
I wanna tie you down
Ooh
I'm just a sucker for pain (Dolla $ign)
I'm a sucker for pain
I got the squad tatted on me from my neck to my ankles
Pressure from the man got us all in rebellion (yeah)
We gon' go to war, yeah, without failure (ooh, yeah)
Do it for the fam, dog, ten toes down, dog
Love and the loyalty that's what we stand for
Alienated by society
All this pressure give me anxiety (anxiety)
Walk slow through the fire
Like, who gon' try us?
Feelin' the world go against us (against us)
So we put the world on our shoulders
I torture you
Take my hand through the flames
I torture you
I'm a slave to your games
I'm just a sucker for pain
I wanna chain you up
I wanna tie you down
Ooh
I'm just a sucker for pain
I been at it with my homies
It don't matter, you don't know me
I been rollin' with my team, we the illest on the scene
I been ridin' 'round the city with my squad
I been ridin' 'round the city with my squad
We just posted, gettin' crazy, livin' like this is so amazin'
Hold up take a step back, when we roll up, 'cause I know what
We been loyal, we been fam, we the ones you trust in
Won't hesitate to go straight to your head like a concussion
I know I been bustin', no discussion for my family
No hesitation, through my scope I see my enemy
Like what's up? Hold up, we finna reload up
Yes, I reload up, I know what up, I know what up
I torture you
Take my hand through the flames
I torture you
I'm a slave to your games
I'm just a sucker for pain
I wanna chain you up
I wanna tie you down
Ooh
I'm just a sucker for pain
Uh, devoted to destruction
A full dosage of detrimental dysfunction
I'm dyin' slow but the devil tryna rush me
See I'm a fool for pain, I'm a dummy
Might cut my head off right after I slit my throat
Tongue kiss a shark, got jealous bitches up in the boat
Eatin' peanut butter and jelly fishes on toast
And if I get stung I get stoked, might choke
Like I chewed a chunk of charcoal, naked in the North Pole
That's why my heart cold, full of sorrow, the lost soul
And only Lord knows when I'm comin' to the crossroads
So I don't fear shit but tomorrow
And I'm a sucker for pain, it ain't nothin' but pain
You just fuckin' complain, you ain't tough as you claim
Just stay up in your lane, just don't fuck with Lil Wayne
I'ma jump from a plane or stand in front of a train
'Cause I'm a sucker for pain
Used to doin' bad, now we feel like we just now gettin' it
Ain't got no other way so we start it and finish it
No pain, no gain
Never stand down, made our own way
Never goin' slow, we pick up the pace
This is what we wanted from a young age
No emotion, that's what business is
Lord, have mercy on the witnesses
I torture you
Take my hand through the flames
I torture you
I'm just a sucker for pain
More pain
Got me beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin'
For more pain
Got me beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin'
For more pain
Got me beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin'
For more pain
Got me beggin'
The lyrics to Lil' Wayne's song Sucker For Pain are written in a way that conveys the feeling that the singer (or protagonists) feels that their pain is inherent to their identity - and possibly even desirable. The chorus repeats the phrase 'I'm just a sucker for pain', which can be interpreted as a statement of one's character, but also an admission of addiction to undesirable situations or impulses. The imagery of torture and being enslaved to someone's games adds to the feeling of being trapped and at the mercy of outside forces.
The second verse brings in a 'squad' of people who have all been hardened by society and the pressures put upon them, but are still loyal and courageous. This can be seen as a positive influence, as a support system or as a way to resist these forces. The third verse brings in an explicit reference to self-destructive behavior ('I'm a fool for pain, I'm a dummy/Might cut my head off right after I slit my throat'), which adds to the idea that pain is something that is ingrained in the persona of the singer. The final section is a repetition of the chorus with more emphasis, which can also be seen as a way of indulging in these feelings.
Overall, the song presents a nihilistic view of identity, where pain and self-destruction are seen as intrinsic to one's sense of self. However, the presence of a support system or the resistance against oppressive forces can also be seen as a way of finding meaning and solidarity in these circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
I torture you
I am putting you through a lot of hardship and pain
Take my hand through the flames
Let me guide you through a difficult situation
I'm a slave to your games
I am under your control and playing by your rules
I'm just a sucker for pain
I have a strong affinity for suffering and hardship
I wanna chain you up
I want to exert power over you and limit your freedom
I wanna tie you down
I want to completely control and dominate you
I'm a sucker for pain (Dolla $ign)
I am deeply attracted to and motivated by pain and struggle
I got the squad tatted on me from my neck to my ankles
My loyalty to my group is permanent and visible
Pressure from the man got us all in rebellion (yeah)
Oppression from authority figures has led us to revolt
We gon' go to war, yeah, without failure (ooh, yeah)
We will fight for what we believe in no matter what
Do it for the fam, dog, ten toes down, dog
We are doing this for our family and are fully committed to the cause
Love and the loyalty that's what we stand for
Our values are based on love and loyalty
Alienated by society
We are rejected by society because of our dissenting beliefs
All this pressure give me anxiety (anxiety)
Pressure and stress lead to overwhelming anxiety for me
Walk slow through the fire
We approach danger cautiously and calmly
Like, who gon' try us?
We are confident in our abilities and not afraid of confrontation
Feelin' the world go against us (against us)
The world is against us and we feel alone in our struggle
So we put the world on our shoulders
We take on the weight of the world and bear the burden of our struggle
I been at it with my homies
I have been working hard with my friends
It don't matter, you don't know me
I do not care about other people's judgments or opinions
We just posted, gettin' crazy, livin' like this is so amazin'
We are enjoying life and living it to the fullest despite our struggles
Hold up take a step back, when we roll up, 'cause I know what
We demand respect when we arrive on the scene
We been loyal, we been fam, we the ones you trust in
We are a loyal family who can be trusted
Won't hesitate to go straight to your head like a concussion
We will take action without hesitation and with full force
I know I been bustin', no discussion for my family
I have been working hard to provide for my family without question
No hesitation, through my scope I see my enemy
I am ready to take down my enemy with precision and without fear
And only Lord knows when I'm comin' to the crossroads
I am unsure of what will happen in the future, but I leave it up to fate
So I don't fear shit but tomorrow
I only fear what the future will bring, not the present
'Cause I'm a sucker for pain, it ain't nothin' but pain
I am drawn to pain and do not shy away from it
You just fuckin' complain, you ain't tough as you claim
You are not as strong as you believe and only complain about your problems
Just stay up in your lane, just don't fuck with Lil Wayne
Stay in your own lane and do not mess with Lil Wayne or his crew
I'ma jump from a plane or stand in front of a train
I am willing to take extreme risks for my beliefs
Used to doin' bad, now we feel like we just now gettin' it
We were once in a bad situation, but now we feel like we are finally succeeding
Ain't got no other way so we start it and finish it
We have no other choice but to see it through to the end
No pain, no gain
We must endure hardship in order to see progress
Never stand down, made our own way
We never give up and forge our own path
Never goin' slow, we pick up the pace
We move quickly and efficiently toward our goals
This is what we wanted from a young age
We have always desired this and are finally making it happen
No emotion, that's what business is
We remain detached and objective in business dealings
Lord, have mercy on the witnesses
We hope for mercy from any who witness our actions and struggle
More pain
We seek more challenges and hardship
Got me beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin', beggin'
We crave pain and will do anything to experience it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Junior Grant, Benjamin Arthur McKee, Cameron Jibril Thomaz, Daniel James Platzman, Daniel Coulter Reynolds, Daniel Wayne Sermon, Dwayne Michael Carter, Joshua Francis Mosser, Robert Bryson Hall, Samuel Nelson Harris, Tyrone William Jr. Griffin
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@IlyasPasoon
Imagine dragons: most catchy.
Ty dolla sign: coolest voice and clearest part
Logic: fastest part and second best Wordplay.
Lil wayne: Best Wordplay
Wiz khalifa: in my opinion, best flow.
X ambassadors: a good ending.
@anantmishra5040
"How many artists you want in one song?"
"Yes."
@sharicebarnes3965
DAMNIT I WAS GONNA SAY DAT :(
@sanjuanamunoz8362
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@gamesevolution3965
hahahaahah
@asfanakbarali2711
Dude, could you tell where this, yes, joke started
@eminkilicaslan8945
I can swear but i can't prove that song's budget more than the movie.
@calebguerrero243
Back then, this was the most unexpected collab between artists and people didn’t question it. They just accepted it
@DoiInthanon1897
I had never heard this before but was intrigued seeing 6 different artists on a single song. Made me click lol 😂
@selimsert45
We need more stuff like this tbh, they dont do this kinda collabs anymore
@Batmann_
Back then, lol. Like this was so long ago