Play This On The Radio
50 Cent Lyrics

Whooo kid
50 Cent starts by acknowledging Whooo Kid, who he assumes his audience knows is someone important in the music industry.

Yo what's up it?s the kid 50 cent this is new shit right here on (site) exclusive
He introduces himself and the song, and implies that it's new and therefore desirable. And by mentioning that it's exclusive to the website or outlet it's being played on, he's implying that the listener is privileged to be hearing it.

You got me feeling crazy them a motherfucker
The positive response he's hoping for hasn't come yet, so he's feeling crazy frustrated or angry about that.

Remember where you heard it first
Reminding the audience that they heard this song first on this particular platform is a way to boost that platform's reputation and further imply that the audience is privileged to have heard it there first.

Play this on the radio (hell no)
He's aware that this song might not fit with the type of music that radio stations sell, but he's daring them to play it anyway.

Play this on the radio (damn nigga)
He's getting more insistent that the song deserves airtime on the radio, but he's also signaling a sense of pleased surprise - using 'damn nigga' - that some outlet or individual is actually considering playing it.

Play this on the radio (what the fuck you say?)
At this point he's flirting with aggressive and incredulous - what he wants is so obviously good, how dare someone question it, is kind of the vibe here.

First they say that faggot hot
He's setting up a contrast between what people are saying is good music (i.e. some other artist labeled pejoratively as 'faggot') and his own music, which he believes is of better quality but isn't getting the same attention.

Them they let that junkie shot
The 'junkie' in question could be any number of things, but generally this line is implying undeserved attention has been given to someone who isn't a real quality artist.

Keep all them fucking trophies
He's suggesting that awards and praise have been given to artists who don't actually deserve them and his music - while not receiving them - is the real winner here.

Tell me where the fuck is mine
He believes he's been cheated out of accolades and attention and he's demanding an explanation for it.

I'm back on the underground
He's suggesting that exposure isn't everything, indicating that he's still creating music that's meaningful even if the public isn't hearing it.

Back where I'm home now
He's comfortable in the role of underdog, creating music that he enjoys, and feels good about himself and his work at this level of output.

Show you how I melted it , this is how I feel now
He's getting fired up and channeling that anger into his music. A connection can be drawn between 'melted it' and the idea of dissolving someone else's success in the larger music scene by bringing up its flaws and manipulations.

Focus on my lyricsnow , I'm having a melt down
Lyrics are the main product here and holding importance over beats. Specifically, he's going through an intense inner process in order to produce these impactful lyrics.

I don?t wanna sip tea or chit chat on your sofa
He's signaling that he's here for business and not interested in wasting time on meaningless small talk.

Bitch I ain't jay-z ?fuck you oprah?
He doesn't see himself as quite as wealthy or famous as those two others in the music industry, but he's not happy about it, and has some choice language for Oprah specifically. Eventhough, he's having some success, he doesn't see himself leaving one place for another.

Suck dick deep gone gang down gang
This line is a pretty vulgar way of stating his loyalty to his crew and his 'street' upbringing; there is an explicit homophobia in the line that can be seen as problematic.

You don?t like hip hop? Then we don?t like your ass
He's suggesting that hip hop should be a universal language, and if it's not someone's style or preference, then there's no place for them in the discussion or audience of hip hop performers.

Fuck you you're boys ??Don?t even mention my shit
The notion that other artists and their followers aren't worth his time or recognition; he's at the level of producing great work and no longer cares about the opinions of those who aren't on his side.

I'm the hottest nigga on the net
He's confident that his music and persona are very popular online; this means that his music is still being heard despite an lack of mainstream outlets playing his tunes.

The kids sensor my shit
He's suggesting that despite being popular online among young people, he's being kept out of radio play because of how vulgar his music gets at times.

I say what the fuck I wanna say I don?t been on some shit
He's reiterating that his lyrics and music are honest, real, and therefore impactful. This particular line is more about asserting that he's not a puppet of industry or any corporate interests, he's writing and making what he wants to make and it speaks for itself.

Shit, bitch, cocksucker, punk bitch motherfucker play this on the radio
50 Cent is saying that he knows the lyrics can be explicit and vulgar, but he's not shying away from it one bit, and instead wants these words broadcast with the innocent songs people are used to hearing. It's taking an aggressive, confrontational and controversial angle that challenges people to really listen and question the way the industry works.

Faggot, hoe, slut, cut, suck a dick, roll a blunt ? play this on the radio (2x)
He's repeating certain derogatory names to continue challenging the industry to play his music because it truly represents the real, raw thoughts of younger people in society.

White bitch , black bitch, asian bitch, crazy hoe ? play this on the radio (2x)
He's specifically talking about women here, and using 'bitch' and 'hoe' really aggresively. He's painting a picture, and letting the listener know he wants this language to be accepted on airwaves. This is where the message can be problematic, because it's misogynistic and implies many negative things about the singer's life.

Cracker spit, horny trick, buy a pussy.. see here we go ? play this on the radio (2x)
This line is a catch-all of vulgar phrases, generally misogynistic or racist, to drive home to audience that this type of language should not be censored. It's provocative and brazen and while it might make some listeners uncomfortable, it is forcing them to wake up and take responsibility for what is being allowed to be put out into the world.

Yeah,? turn it up now, so you can hear me
This is sort of his version of 'putting the pedal to the metal' where he increases the energy and the music to make it more exciting for listeners.

It?s the return of the heartless creative monster
This line is pretty self-explanatory - it's a way for 50 Cent to shake things up and declare himself an authority in the industry, and to make it known that he's been away but is back to make an impact.

Eminem dre 50
He's shouting out his two iconic friends in the business, the ones who helped him get to this elite level of stardom.

Shady aftermath - Play this on the radio
This is just to emphasize that Shady Aftermath records has a lot of power and reach, the kind that can make an artist's music heard across the world.

Niggas can't tell me nothing son
Even though there are people trying to hold him back and he doesn't feel he is getting the credit he deserves, he's putting his foot down and declaring that no one can interfere with his success.

I was broke fucked up, now what? I dare you say something?
He's taking pride in the come up, the fact that he started from the bottom and worked his way up to success in the music industry. And he's daring anyone to challenge that narrative or his achievements.

I break your fucking neck? anyone of these niggas son
He's intimidating anyone who dares to stand in his way - warning them openly that their well-being is at risk if they oppose him.

I'm waiting
He's waiting for someone to try to challenge him or cross him, so he can knock them down and become more powerful in the industry.

And I'm on you're heels Mr carter
The 'Mr. Carter' he is referring to is believed to be Lil Wayne, a rapper that 50 Cent has had long-standing beef with; this communicates that he's never going to let down his guard or let another performer take over his spotlight.

I heard you
He's implying that Lil Wayne or someone else in the industry has been talking about him - making him aware that someone is trying to actively bring him down.

You want me to die ugly? Ok..
He's again using someone else's language or intent to make himself appear stronger, to show the audience he's not afraid of what people might say or do to him; he's good enough to be a real target for these people, because he's on another level of success.

Don?t end up on the list.. be a missing person like camrom, ja, joe.. who want some?
He's suggesting that people can be forgotten or fade away, pointing out that other rappers who were once talked about a lot in the industry are now forgotten. The last question - 'who want some' - further communicates that 50 Cent is not worried about anyone coming after him because he's too powerful.