Neck of the Woods
Baby (aka Birdman) feat Lil' Wayne Lyrics

Uptown
Referring to the Uptown area of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Yeah, yeah, nigga
Casual affirmation.

Well let me take to to the neck of the woods
Let me show you around the neighborhood.

In my hood (uptown)
Again, referring to the Uptown area of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Show you what we livin' like (uptown)
An invitation to show the listener what life is like in Uptown.

Shhh
Exclamation of keeping quiet.

Gangsta to the core
Strongly affiliated with gang culture.

Ankle wrap flamer
Wearing a ankle monitor due to past criminal charges.

Paint your kitchen floor
Implies a violent act - blood being spilled on the floor after a shooting.

Wit you're whore
With your partner or lover.

Shit you can't ignore
Things that cannot be overlooked or forgotten.

Things you indure when you fuckin' with the boy
The consequences and risks one must face when involved with their criminal activities.

All I hear is weezy don't kill me no more
A common plea after a shooting and wanting to ensure their own safety and well-being.

I hear your bullshit
Ignoring lies and empty promises.

I play mat at door
Keeping a lookout for anyone approaching the house and being prepared to shoot if necessary.

I'm not a category
Cannot be placed in a specific box or stereotype.

I ain't there wit ya'll
Not present or involved in certain things that others may be involved in.

I got a positive vibe but I ain't scared of ya'll
Not afraid of anyone despite maintaining a positive attitude and outlook on life.

Git the kid nigga did never that at all
Has never been caught or exposed for a crime or violent act.

That rat a tat go off
The sound of a gun being fired.

A black kak kak kak
The sound of a gun being fired.

I gotta bitch so fine her name perrion (?)
Referring to his attractive partner named Perrion.

She no how to stash quarters in a carry on
She knows how to hide money and valuables in a bag while traveling.

I blow outta town
Leaves town, possibly to evade law enforcement or to handle business in other areas.

Grass when I'm outta town
Smoking marijuana while out of town.

Uptown in the buildin' not a sound
Being discreet and keeping quiet while in Uptown to avoid drawing attention from law enforcement or rival gangs.

'Cause killas don't get heard about
People who commit homicides are not often talked about to avoid being implicated or drawing attention from law enforcement.

They get whispered about
Their reputation and actions are talked about quietly among close friends and associates.

Or you get murdered out (nigga)
Implies that getting caught by law enforcement or crossing the wrong people can lead to one's own death.

Burnin' homie
Slowly approaching a rival with a gun drawn and intent to kill.

Finger on the trigger got money in my pocket
Always prepared to use a weapon if necessary despite having money to live comfortably.

Walkin' like a man
Having confidence and a strong presence while walking.

The first shot
The first gunshot fired during a violent altercation.

The first nigga got shot
The first person to get shot during a violent altercation.

We bust him open like a blunt on a marley nigga (yeah)
Implies that a rival was killed in a gruesome manner, torn open like a blunt being prepared to smoke.

A hundred G's
One hundred thousand dollars, often associated with drug or criminal activity.

Nigga score some keys
Obtaining a large quantity of drugs for sale.

Then we went to the hood and then we started to ball nigga (started to ball)
After obtaining drugs or money, enjoy lavish lifestyles and activities, often in the company of beautiful women.

We know them people been paper chasin
Knows that law enforcement is actively trying to catch them for criminal activity.

So we stay out the way then we pull out the hardest nigga
Avoiding law enforcement and staying out of trouble while still being confident and strong enough to defend themselves if necessary.

We keep the gats close, in case you wan' know
Keeping guns nearby and easily accessible in case of danger or confrontation.

You come to the hood I bet you a target nigga
Entering the hood or associated with someone in the hood can make someone a target for danger or violence.

Its all good 'till you catch a case
The good times and luxury lives are only temporary until they are caught by law enforcement and charged with a crime.

A nigga never escape 'cause you edicted to money nigga
Even if someone is caught by law enforcement and faces consequences, their addiction to money and the lifestyle associated with it may draw them back into criminal activity.

Well let me bring you back yesterday
Recalling a past incident or event.

I lil homie I know got full of that barma nigga
Young person he was familiar with overdosed on an unknown drug called 'barma.'

Fuckin' 'round wit that kid and play
Getting involved with people or situations that may put you in danger.

Nigga fuckin' whit gs a nigga twisted his body nigga
Getting involved with people or situations that may put you in danger, resulting in tragic consequences.

Well let me tell you bout this game I know
Explaining the rules and nature of the criminal world.

You keep flippin' dough homie you'll be ridin' the fliest nigga
Keep making money and you will be able to live in luxury and be seen as a respected figure in the criminal world.

Got it on your mind let daddy say somethin'
Making a statement with authority or confidence.

All that play buckin'
Flaunting wealth or showcasing a lavish lifestyle.

Gon get your face buttoned up
Warning against being too flashy or drawing too much attention, as it could result in physical harm.

Now when you smirk
When you smile or smirk in a confrontational way.

You look like Jay-Z's shirt
Jay-Z, a well-known rapper and business mogul, is often associated with success and wealth.

Fuckin' wit that turf,I'm puffin on that smurf
Involved with gang territories, smoking marijuana and disregarding the danger of their situation.

Fuck it come holla and tell that poppa put away your dollas
Disregarding the idea of saving money or investing in a better future.

Your son got choppas
Implying that younger people involved in criminal activity are often the ones carrying or using guns.

And if you got enemies (yeah)
If you have rivals or people who oppose you.

Your son got enemies (believe that)
Implying that the artist's rivals will not hesitate to cause harm to family members or loved ones.

Don't waste no time on no bullshit
Avoiding involvement in pointless situations or drama that could draw negative attention.

If it ain't hood shit
If it is not directly related to criminal activity or gang culture.

We spend a lil' paper nigga
Spending money on luxury goods or expensive activities.

Well if you catch em in the hood nigga
If one is caught in the criminal areas of the city.

It's all good shit
Everything will be okay or taken care of.

Go head do me that favor nigga
Doing a favor for the singer, possibly involving drugs or money.

Well let me take you down deep in the inside
Let me show you what goes on behind the scenes of the criminal world.

It's where they hustle and the homies try to get it right
Where people engage in criminal activity and try to make the most money they can.

It's when you gotta ride
When you have to take action and defend yourself or your allies.

It's when the homie die
When someone close to you dies or is killed in a violent encounter.

And the money can't stop the pain in the inside
Despite their wealth and success, emotional pain and trauma is unavoidable in their line of work.