Neck of the Woods
Baby (Feat. Lil Wayne) Lyrics

Uptown.....
Introducing the neighborhood of Uptown where the rest of the song will take place.

Yeah...yeah..nigga
Expressing excitement and familiarity with the surroundings.

Well let me take to to the neck of the woods
Bringing the listener to a specific location within Uptown.

In my hood (uptown)
Emphasizing that this is a song about a specific neighborhood.

Show you wat we livin like (uptown)
Offering a glimpse into the lifestyle of the area.

Shhh
Asking for quiet in order to reveal the inner workings of the neighborhood.

Gangsta to the core
The neighborhood is characterized by a sense of danger and criminal activity.

Ankle wrap flamer
Possibly a reference to gang tattoos and attire.

Paint your kicthen floor / Wit you're whore
Echoing the lyrics of other gangsta rap songs that often include references to drugs, sex, and violence.

Shit you can't ignore
The realities of life in this neighborhood can't be overlooked or denied.

Things you indore when you fuckin wit the boy
The lifestyle may seem glamorous, but it comes with its own set of challenges.

All I hear is weezy don't kill me no more
An acknowledgement of Lil Wayne's influence and status within the rap community.

I hear your bullshit / I play mat at door
The singer is not interested in hearing excuses or lies.

I'm not a category / I ain't there wit ya'll
The singer sees himself as unique and independent.

I got a positive vibe but I ain't scared of ya'll
Despite the challenges of the neighborhood, the singer maintains a positive outlook and a sense of fearlessness.

Git the kid nigga did never that at all / That rat a tat go off / A black kak kak kak
This section includes onomatopoeic words meant to evoke the sound of gunfire, suggesting that violence is an ever-present threat.

I gotta bitch so fine her name perrion(?) / She no how to stash quarters in a carry on
A reference to the artist's girlfriend, who helps him smuggle drugs out of town.

I blow outta town / Grass when I'm outta town
The singer frequently leaves Uptown in order to make drug deals and avoid trouble with the law.

Uptown in the buildin not a sound
When the singer is in Uptown, the environment is tense and quiet.

'cause killas don't get heard about / They get whispered about / Or you get murdered out (nigga)
In Uptown, violence is often kept quiet and hidden, so as not to draw unwanted attention from law enforcement.

In my hood uptown / Show you wat we livin like / (burnin homie / Finger on the trigger got money in my pocket / I'm a uptown nigga NIGGA!)
Repeating an earlier section to further emphasize that this song is about Uptown life.

(walkin like a man / Finger on the tigger got money in my pocket / The first shot / The first nigga got shot / We bust him open like a blunt on a marley nigga (yeah)
More onomatopoeia and descriptions of violent activity.

A hundred g's / Nigga score some keys / Then we went to the hood and then we started to ball nigga (started to ball)
The singer and his associates make a lot of money selling drugs and enjoy spending it to demonstrate their success.

We know them people been paper chasin / So we stay out the way then we pull out the hardest nigga
The group is aware that law enforcement is trying to catch them, so they are careful and good at defending themselves.

We keep the gats close,incase you wan know / You come to the hood I bet you a target nigga
The group carries guns for protection and is ready to defend themselves at any moment.

Its all good till you catch a case / A nigga never escape 'cause you edicted to money nigga
Although making money is lucrative, it also comes with the risk of being caught and imprisoned.

Well let me bring you back yesterday / I lil homie I know got full of that barma nigga / Fuckin round wit that kid and play / Nigga fuckin wit gs a nigga twisted his body nigga
Telling a story about someone who made a mistake and was severely harmed as a result, emphasizing the dangers of life in Uptown.

Well let me tell you bout this game I know / You keep flippin dough homie you'll be ridin the flyest nigga
Despite the risks, the artist encourages the listener to get involved in the drug trade if they want to achieve wealth and success.

Got it on your mind let daddy say sumtin / All that play buckin / Gon get your face buttoned up
Chiding the listener for hesitating or being afraid to take risks, emphasizing that they need to prove themselves in order to succeed.

Now when you smirk / You look like jay-z's shirt / Fuckin wit that turf,I'm puffin on that smurf
Trash-talking someone who is not from Uptown, probably someone from a more affluent area of the city.

Fuck it come holla and tell that poppa put away your dollas / Your son got choppas / And if you got enemies (yeah) / Your son got enemies (believe that) / That's uptown energy nigga!
The singer is unafraid to challenge people who don't come from Uptown, and is ready to defend his home turf no matter what.

Don't waste no time on no bullshit / If it ain't hood shit / We spend a lil paper nigga
The group is focused on making money and improving their situation, and do not tolerate distractions or frivolous activities.

Well if you catch em in the hood nigga / It's all good shit / Go head do me that favor nigga
Inviting the listener to visit Uptown and see for themselves how the neighborhood operates.

Well let me take you down deep in the inside / It's where they hustle and the homies try to get it right / It's when you gotta ride / It's when the homie die / And the money can't stop the pain in the inside / Uptown...[repeat]
Returning to the title of the song and the overarching theme of life and death in Uptown.