I'm a Dboy
Birdman & Lil' Wayne Lyrics


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Yeah
Okay, I'm strapped
Get 'em
Black hat (yeah), black shades (yeah)
Black diamonds (yeah), oh, behave (Haha)
No, he can't with the bucket seats back
Got the paint job dope and the fucking seats crack
I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power
I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power, I'm gone

Thinking of a master plan
I get money, but I'm thinking of a faster plan
I'm tryna cash it in
I got five in that garbage can
And the wrap Saran, I need cash advance
See, I know three sold, the other two a jam
I'ma sit on one and whip the other one much as I can
Hot-ass fucking sedan
Windows rolled down, no sound
Them bricks got the speakers drowned
I ain't listening for shit but sirens
I ain't tryna get to my ship sunk, fuck you pirates
I'll touch you cowards, it ain't nothing to a boss
The niggas in the hood tryna floss and your head got a cost, nigga
Take a loss, nigga, SS 55 all-black with the top chopped off that
Catch me in the spots where the shots pop off at
I ain't tryna prove nothing, I'm just tryna move something

I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power
I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power, I'm gone (yeah, nigga)

See, we're cooking up a thousand grams (thousand grams)
I'm in the kitchen over the stove with pots and pans (with the pots and pans)
Triple color with the platinum jams (the platinum jams)
Fifty birds, homeboy, in the back of a van (bitch)
A hundred grand in rubber bands (in rubber bands)
We got them birds in the coffee cans (in the coffee can)
We got the whips with the extra clips (yeah, nigga)
Got bitches outta state, nigga, flipping them bricks (flipping them bricks)
Been in the Caddy, been in the alley (uh-huh)
Nigga been on the block (yeah), right in front Miss Gladys (right in front Miss Gladys)
Nigga know about hustling ('bout hustling), know about stunting ('bout stunting)
Did the curb-serving (yeah), shined every summer (bitch)
Been on front, been in the back (yeah, nigga)
Nigga, roll with duct tape and ride with the MAC (pow, bitch)
We see these haters like, "Fuck them niggas" (like, "Fuck them niggas")
We're made-men millionaire, hustling our nature

I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power
I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power, I'm gone

8 A.M., open my eyes
Yeah, kick my bitch, tell her open the blinds
And I'm over the stove at 9
Yeah, I'm cooking breakfast for the block, then I let her cook mine, yeah
Quick line in the bathroom 'fore we bounce
Not me, I mean her, she go a day an ounce, damn
Y'all pray for her
While I'm at the bus station in the Bentley sitting low as I wait for you
I'm getting dough, I'm a paperboy
I will take you for the right paper, boy
I will take her, shake her, tape her waist up
Send her to the money, she be back before I wake up, ha
Get your cake up, y'all niggas lame ducks
You probably get your game up when I'm giving the game up
My name Wayne, what? Hot Boy, flame up
You niggas tryna change up and I'm getting my change up

I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys
I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power
I'm a D-boy, bitch, I'm a D-boy
Ho, I'm a dopeboy
I got the scope in the Rove' for the jackboys




I got money in my pocket, I got money on my block
I got the money and the power, I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song revolve around the hustling lifestyle of Birdman and Lil Wayne. They describe themselves as "d-boys" and "dope boys" who were able to acquire their wealth through selling drugs on the streets. Throughout the song, they highlight the lavish lifestyle that comes with making money illegally, such as expensive cars, black diamonds, and designer clothes. The artists also describe the dangerous nature of the drug trade, including evading police and rival drug dealers.


The chorus repeats that they are both d-boys and dope boys, emphasizing their success in the drug trade. They talk about having money in their pocket, block, and power, suggesting that their wealth has given them influence in their community. The second verse describes the drug-related activities they undertake, such as cooking up a thousand grams and moving drugs throughout the city. They express pride in having the ability to make others wealthy but also acknowledge the risks involved.


Overall, the song portrays the dangerous and illegal lifestyle of drug dealers while also highlighting the spoils of wealth that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Affirmative response to the situation.


OK I'm strapped
I am carrying a firearm.


Get 'em
Let's go and take them down.


Black hat, black shades, black diamonds oh behave
Wearing all-black attire and jewelry, presenting a stylish and menacing image.


No he can't with the f***in' seats back
I cannot risk losing focus or getting caught off guard in the car.


Got the paint job dope
The car has an impressive custom paint job.


In the f***in' seats cracked
The car seats have rips or tears in them.


I'm a d-boy
I am a successful drug dealer.


B**** I'm a d-boy
I am proud to be a successful drug dealer.


Ho I'm a dope boy
I am a successful drug dealer who primarily deals with powder cocaine.


I got the scope in the Rov' for them jack-boys
I have a rifle scope in my Range Rover to protect against potential robbers.


I got money in my pocket
I have cash on me at all times.


I got money in my block
I have money stashed away in my neighborhood.


I got the money in the power
I am a powerful figure in my drug dealing business.


Thinkin' of a masta' plan
Considering a highly detailed and calculated plan of action.


I get money but I'm thinkin' of a fasta' plan
Despite my financial success, I am always seeking ways to make my operation more efficient and profitable.


I'm tryin' to cash it in
I am working to maximize my profits and take advantage of my opportunities.


I got five in the garbage can and the wrap saran
I have hidden five bricks of drugs in the garbage bin, sealed in plastic wrap to keep them undetected.


I need cash advance
I require a loan or advance to procure my supply of drugs.


See I know three sold
I am aware of three people who have purchased my drugs and thus generated profit for me.


The other two a jam
Two of my product sources are currently experiencing setbacks, limiting my availability of drugs.


I'm a sit on one and whip the other one much as I can
I will hold onto one source of drugs and work tirelessly to increase my profits from the other.


Hot a** f***in' sedan
Driving a high-performance luxury car.


Windows rolled down no sound
I am alert and aware of my surroundings, and not playing music loudly in the car.


Them bricks got the speakers drowned
The car speakers are not audible due to the loud sound of the bricks rattling around in the car.


I ain't listenin' for s*** but sirens
I am constantly vigilant and prepared to evade law enforcement.


I ain't tryin' to get to my ships sunk, f*** you pirates
I will take all possible measures to safeguard my drug dealing business, even against potential threats from robbers or competition.


I'll touch you cowards
I am capable of violence and will defend myself and my business as necessary.


It ain't nothin' to a boss
I am a powerful figure and the risks or challenges of drug dealing do not faze me.


The n****s in the hood try'na floss and ya head gotta cost n****
Those who attempt to emulate my success, showing off their own material possessions or otherwise attempting to match my lifestyle, must pay a price, usually via violence or robbery.


Take a loss n****
Those who fail to pay the price for trying to imitate me will suffer consequences including physical harm or loss of property.


S-S five five all black with the top chopped off that
Driving a modified all-black Mercedes-Benz S-Class convertible.


Catch me in the spots where the shots pop off at
I frequent areas where violence, gunshots, or other criminal activity frequently occur.


I ain't tryin' to prove nothin' I'm jus' tryin' to move somethin'
I am motivated primarily by making money and do not care about proving myself or engaging in ego battles.


See we cookin' up a thousand grams (thousand grams)
Preparing to sell a large quantity of drugs, specifically one thousand grams.


I'm in the kitchen over the stove with pots and pans (pots and pans)
Cooking drugs to prepare for sale.


Triple color with the platinum jam
The drugs we are selling are of a high quality, and we are using marketing techniques such as a triple color mix with platinum packaging.


50 birds homeboy in the back of a van (b****)
We are transporting fifty kilograms of drugs, hidden in the back of a van.


A hundred grand in rubber bands (rubber bands)
We are carrying one hundred thousand dollars in cash, bundled with rubber bands for easy handling.


We got them birds in the coffee cans (coffee cans)
We use coffee cans to hide and transport our drugs.


We got the whips wit the extra clips
Our cars are outfitted with extra ammunition to defend against potential threats, such as robbery or violence from rival gangs or law enforcement.


Got b****es outta state n****s flippin' them bricks
We have women helping us sell drugs in different states, and men buying from us and reselling the drugs they purchase from us.


(Flippin' them bricks)
Reselling the drugs for a profit.


Been in the caddy been in the alley
We have experience in selling drugs from the back of a Cadillac, as well as in alleyways to avoid detection by law enforcement.


N**** been on the block
We have experience selling drugs on the streets and know the ins and outs of the drug dealing business.


Right in front of Mrs. Gladis
We brazenly sell drugs in the open, in front of a nearby resident named Mrs. Gladis.


N**** know bout hustlin'
We are experienced and successful at selling drugs for profit.


Know bout stuntin'
We are also skilled at flaunting our wealth and power, showing off expensive cars, jewelry, and other possessions.


Did the curb servin' shined every summer (b****)
We have sold drugs on street corners and in alleyways, and we always maintain a flashy appearance, especially in the summer months.


Been on front, been in the back
We have experience selling drugs from the front seat of a car, as well as from the back seat or trunk.


N**** roll wit' duct tape and ride wit' the mac
We carry duct tape for abducting or restricting someone, and we are always armed with a mac-10 submachine gun.


We see these haters like f*** them n****s
We are aware of and disregard those who wish ill will on our drug dealing business or on us personally.


We made men millionaires, hustlin's our nature
We have elevated those who have worked for us into millionaires, and we are successful at drug dealing because it is part of our nature.


Eight A.M. open my eyes
Waking up early at eight in the morning.


Yeah kick my b**** tell her open the blinds
Asking my girlfriend to open the blinds in the morning.


And I'm, over the stove at nine
Immediately preparing to cook drugs in the morning, by nine o'clock.


Yeah I'm cookin' breakfast for the block then I let her cook mine
I am preparing drugs for the block to sell, then allowing my girlfriend to prepare breakfast for me while I work.


Yeah quick line in the bathroom before we bounce
Snorting a line of cocaine in the bathroom before leaving the house.


Not me I mean her she go a day a ounce (damn)
My girlfriend consumes an ounce of cocaine every day.


Y'all pray for her
Asking others to pray for my girlfriend or looking down on her drug use.


While I'm at the bus station in the Bentley sittin' low as I wait for her
Waiting for my girlfriend at the bus station in my luxury Bentley car, trying to remain discreet.


I'm gettin' dough I'm a paper-boy I will take ya
I am making a lot of money, and I am willing to take on anyone as a rival or partner, as long as there is profit in it.


For the right paper-boy I will take her
I am willing to sell my girlfriend or her services to someone for the right amount of money.


Shake her, tape her, waist up
Making crude sexual references to my girlfriend as a means of objectifying her and asserting control over her.


Send her to the money she be back before I wake up
Sending my girlfriend out to make drug deals while I am sleeping, often resulting in her bringing back a large amount of money.


Get cha cake up
Focus on making a lot of money and accumulating wealth.


Y'all n****s lame ducks
Those who are not successful at drug dealing or are not making a lot of money are losers.


Ya prolly get ya game up when I'm givin' the game up
When I am no longer involved in the drug game, others may have the opportunity to improve their skills or make more money.


My name Wayne what
Affirming my identity as Lil Wayne.


Hot boy flame up
Becoming very successful, showing off status and wealth.


You n****s tryin' to change up and I'm gettin' my change up
While others are trying to change their strategies, focus, or priorities, I am continuing to generate more profit and be successful at drug dealing.


[Chorus]
Repeat of the chorus.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Bryan Williams, Tristan Jones, Eric Barrier, William Griffin

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