18 Only Way
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Hey Wayne
I know this bullshit that I'm hearing ain't true right
Ya feel me
These niggas out here picking bullshit over money nigga
But you know what fuck a nigga
We gone keep grinding this shoe box is full

The only way we get it only way we know to get it
Off the block, off the clip, off the cain nigga
The only way we live it only way we know to live it
On the grind tote a nine do yo thing nigga
The only way we get it only way we know to get it
Off the block, off the clip, off the cain nigga
The way we live it is the only way we know to live it
On the grind tote a nine do yo thing nigga

Well I'm a 17 nigga got that hollygrove in me
It ain't coming to me so I gotta go get it
You ain't fucking with me I got the hottest flow nigga
There ain't nothing to see because I'm not in yo vision
Well I'm gone get fed up one day
Put lead up in the K
Come and hit up where ya stay so
Baby momma better get up out the way
Cause the bullet got no heart
And the trigger man crazy
Little man if a bigger man jumps through
Then I'm in the hood with the pump in the truck looking
But if you ain't in them cuts or on them benches
I'm a park the fucking truck and knock yo door off the hinges
Yes Weezy baby flow off the hinges
So off the tempo no pad or pencil
Well let me go back to what men do
Throwback Benz purple, Throw back 22's Bitch

Weezy F. Baby hand cocked
Demand my cheese
Fuck you pay me
And I can't stop
Please, what you crazy?
Man I'm a get it like the man on the chorus
Got my hand on a fortune
Bang at ya porches, Bang at ya window
Kidnap ya neighbors, torture ya kinfolks
And tell the cops I murder the info
Leave him on the precinct steps in a pillow
Niggas wanna keep they breath then tell 'em get low
I got ten left in the tech so what they here for
Nigga you ain't scaring nothin' Weezy been a tiger in the jungle since a cub
With my paws in the mud,
yeah me and my pa in the mud
Interior mayback like what, Bitch nigga!
Its the Birdman and Birdman Jr
And he ain't got to his son a shoot ya blah!

Homeboy you gotta know that avenue
To get off a bag or two or you just passin' through
True true, and we just passed the truth
Passin' through the streets of the murder capital
Where you think ya own brothers after you
So you ain't got no other brother after you
Don't let the boys in blue capture you
Cause they got pictures of me at it too
Its all fucked up
Bossman Weezy get y'all touched up
that blacked ya face like ya run into a wall or something
Its cash money all or nothing
Its Lil Wayne the reverend call it Sunday
The congregation know I come with nothing
But leave with everything, I ain't come for nothing




And the choir know I come with money
And y'all know I'm Stunners youngin' like that bitch

Overall Meaning

In "Only Way," Baby Lil Wayne raps about his determination to succeed despite the obstacles he faces. Wayne explains that the only way to make it in life is to hustle hard and never give up. He reflects on his upbringing in Hollygrove and how he's had to work hard to get everything he's got. Wayne also touches on the violence in his community, warning his enemies that they best stay out of his way.


The chorus features a repetition of the idea that the only way to make it is to put in hard work day in and day out. Wayne repeats the phrase “the only way we get it, only way we know to get it” multiple times, emphasizing that there are no easy shortcuts to success.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey Wayne
Addressing Lil Wayne as the person being spoken to.


I know this bullshit that I'm hearing ain't true right
The singer is skeptical of rumors they've been hearing and asks Lil Wayne if they're true.


Ya feel me
Asking Lil Wayne if he understands.


These niggas out here picking bullshit over money nigga
The artist is frustrated that people are prioritizing insignificant things over important ones.


But you know what fuck a nigga
An expression of disdain towards people who are not focused on their goals.


We gone keep grinding this shoe box is full
The singer and Lil Wayne will continue to work hard and amass wealth despite the distractions around them.


The only way we get it only way we know to get it
The singer and Lil Wayne's only method of making money is through illegal activities, such as selling drugs on the street.


Off the block, off the clip, off the cain nigga
This line reiterates that these illegal activities, such as selling drugs, are the only means of supporting themselves.


The only way we live it only way we know to live it
The lifestyle they lead is one of danger and risk due to their illegal activities.


On the grind tote a nine do yo thing nigga
The artist and Lil Wayne must always be on the lookout when selling drugs on the street.


Well I'm a 17 nigga got that hollygrove in me
Lil Wayne grew up in the neighborhood of Hollygrove during his teenage years.


It ain't coming to me so I gotta go get it
Lil Wayne doesn't have money coming to him and therefore must take matters into his own hands and work hard to acquire it.


You ain't fucking with me I got the hottest flow nigga
Lil Wayne is confident in his rap skills and feels anyone who tries to challenge him won't succeed.


There ain't nothing to see because I'm not in yo vision
Lil Wayne is busy with his own work and isn't concerned with other people's business.


Well I'm gone get fed up one day
Lil Wayne will become frustrated eventually if he does not succeed.


Put lead up in the K
Lil Wayne threatens to shoot someone with his gun if they anger him too much.


Come and hit up where ya stay so
Lil Wayne will act on his threat by going to someone's house to confront them.


Baby momma better get up out the way
Lil Wayne advises anyone who may be associated with the person he's targeting to stay out of the way so they will not get hurt.


Cause the bullet got no heart
Lil Wayne implies that when he shoots his gun, he will not feel any remorse.


And the trigger man crazy
Lil Wayne notes that he has to be insane to engage in such activities.


Little man if a bigger man jumps through
Lil Wayne has set up contingencies to protect himself in case anyone tries to attack him.


Then I'm in the hood with the pump in the truck looking
If someone tries to attack him, Lil Wayne will go to their neighborhood with a gun and search for them.


But if you ain't in them cuts or on them benches
If someone is not involved in illegal activities or hanging out in those kinds of areas, they are of no concern to Lil Wayne.


I'm a park the fucking truck and knock yo door off the hinges
However, if someone tries to interfere with Lil Wayne's affairs or come into his home, he will retaliate violently.


Yes Weezy baby flow off the hinges
Lil Wayne continues to boast about his musical talents.


So off the tempo no pad or pencil
Lil Wayne is clever and does not need traditional writing tools to create his lyrics.


Well let me go back to what men do
Lil Wayne switches from bragging about his abilities to discussing what he must do to succeed as a man.


Throwback Benz purple, Throw back 22's Bitch
Lil Wayne name-drops a specific type of car and the type of wheels it has.


Weezy F. Baby hand cocked
Lil Wayne holds his gun at the ready in case he needs to use it.


Demand my cheese
Lil Wayne is insistent that he will get the money he is owed for his work.


Fuck you pay me
Lil Wayne comes across as confrontational and warns those who owe him money to pay up.


And I can't stop
Lil Wayne is driven to succeed and won't stop until he does.


Please, what you crazy?
Lil Wayne is dismissive of anyone who doubts his ambition.


Man I'm a get it like the man on the chorus
Lil Wayne is focused on earning as much money as he can, as demonstrated by the chorus lyrics.


Got my hand on a fortune
Lil Wayne is constantly reaching for more wealth.


Bang at ya porches, Bang at ya window
Lil Wayne threatens to shoot at someone's house and through their windows.


Kidnap ya neighbors, torture ya kinfolks
Lil Wayne threatens to take hostages and use violence to extract information or money from someone.


And tell the cops I murder the info
Lil Wayne is unafraid of the law and willfully incriminates himself in his lyrics.


Leave him on the precinct steps in a pillow
Lil Wayne suggests that he will harm someone so badly that their body will need to be left outside the police station.


Niggas wanna keep they breath then tell 'em get low
Those who cross Lil Wayne should be afraid for their lives.


I got ten left in the tech so what they here for
Lil Wayne has weapons and intends to use them, so anyone who tries to harm him should think twice.


Nigga you ain't scaring nothin' Weezy been a tiger in the jungle since a cub
Lil Wayne isn't afraid of anyone, as he has lived in dangerous neighborhoods all his life.


With my paws in the mud, yeah me and my pa in the mud
This is another way of saying Lil Wayne has always lived in poor neighborhoods and is used to being dirty from the mud of the streets.


Interior mayback like what, Bitch nigga!
Lil Wayne is proud of his wealth and has a luxurious car that he is proud of.


Its the Birdman and Birdman Jr
This line refers to the beginning of Lil Wayne's career, which was heavily influenced and promoted by rapper Birdman, who is also known as Baby.


And he ain't got to his son a shoot ya blah!
Lil Wayne will shoot anyone who threatens him, even his own father, if necessary.


Homeboy you gotta know that avenue
Lil Wayne tells someone they have to know the right place to sell drugs and make money.


To get off a bag or two or you just passin' through
Either someone is there to sell drugs and make money, or they are only there to pass through without engaging in any criminal activity.


True true, and we just passed the truth
Lil Wayne claims to know the truth about the criminal underworld he operates in.


Passin' through the streets of the murder capital
Lil Wayne lives in an area where murder is common and expected.


Where you think ya own brothers after you
Even Lil Wayne's own family members may be jealous of his success and consider him a target.


So you ain't got no other brother after you
It's important for Lil Wayne to watch his back and not rely on anyone else for protection.


Don't let the boys in blue capture you
Lil Wayne advises people to avoid being arrested or targeted by law enforcement officials.


Cause they got pictures of me at it too
Lil Wayne admits that he has been involved in illegal activities and there is evidence to prove it.


Its all fucked up
Lil Wayne acknowledges that the world he lives in is dangerous and corrupt.


Bossman Weezy get y'all touched up
Lil Wayne may use his power and influence to harm others if they get in his way.


That blacked ya face like ya run into a wall or something
Lil Wayne threatens to beat someone so badly that their face is bruised and their skin turns black from the impact.


Its cash money all or nothing
Lil Wayne and his record company, Cash Money Records, are focused on making money and will do whatever it takes to succeed.


Its Lil Wayne the reverend call it Sunday
Lil Wayne is referencing himself as a preacher and comparing his rhymes to sermons in church.


The congregation know I come with nothing
Despite his religious references, Lil Wayne acknowledges that some people may not appreciate his music.


But leave with everything, I ain't come for nothing
Despite what he said in the previous line, Lil Wayne has come to this career and has been wildly successful, making plenty of money along the way.


And the choir know I come with money
The people who work with Lil Wayne and stand behind him in his music career appreciate the wealth he has brought them.


And y'all know I'm Stunners youngin' like that bitch
Lil Wayne is still affiliated with his former record company, Stunna, implying there is a close relationship between the two.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bryan Williams, Byron Thomas, Dwayne Carter

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