I Know What I'm Doin'
Birdman & Lil' Wayne Feat. Rick Ross & T-Pain Lyrics


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[Chorus: x2]
Yeah, (I got the shoes wit' the matchin' fit check)
Yeah, (I got them jewels lookin' phat around my neck)
Yeah, (Take a picture) click, click
(Take a picture) click, click
(Check me out!) Yeah, I know what I'm doin'

[Rick Ross]
Started wit' a nick then I seen a hundred bricks
Started on a corner, now a nigga 106
Heroin ain't quiet, nah, you can't quiet mine
I got the whole dirty south in line buyin' mine
You know I gotta shine; you just 'bezzle yours
I fifty-carat mine; I'm fuckin' several whores
When you hear the (brrrr), you know I got the sack
'Cause when I hit the (brrrr), he always got the packs
M-I-Yayo, I'm gettin' cake, ho
If you don't love Cash Money, you can stay broke
Fifty on the chain, twenty for the piece
A grand for the bitch, the whip is not a lease
You know I'm stuntin' hard Phantom in the front yard
Put Ross on the front just to front hard
Cash Money money comin' on freight liners
Cash Money got me buyin' these great diamonds

[Chorus: x2]

[Birdman]
We got the swine wit' the suede on top
The money keep a-comin', nigga; peep the drop tops
The white keep cookin', and the beige raw rock
And we flip the whole bird mama cookin' out the pots
Keep the tool in my hand 'cause we get it 'round the clock
Untangle few knots, but we still flood the blocks
Them niggaz poppin' shit, but they know we stay cocked
And if they ever play wit' me, I'm gettin' another till dropped
Two-fifty on the grill, spent the same on the watch
Them hos see us winnin' so you know they gon' flock
I bought another island wit' them foreign head lights
I scored a hundred birds, and they flew the same night
Them laws keep a-watchin' so we shinin' so bright
Got the tags on the windows and them brand new bikes
Big Money Heavyweight, nigga, that's my life
Neighborhood superstars got the candy on the whips and the bike, nigga

[Chorus: x2]

[Lil Wayne]
Started wit' some hubbers, twelve years old
Man, I swear to God I was twelve years old
My mama didn't know, and Stunna ain't know 'bout it
Till the day I got shot, they found some money in my pocket
Yeah, I know a nigga named Big Rufus that'll break ya off
Them niggaz runnin' up the terminal, we takin' off
They say that money turn a model bitch into a dog
And I got a couple Eva Pigfords in my backyard
Nigga, I mack hard; bitch, I'm a bad boy
Fuck a security guard, I turn 'em into track stars
You know my name, baby, that's Weezy fuckin' baby
And if that nigga hatin' on ya, then fuck him, baby
I tell 'em, fuck 'em, girl
Eighteen inch windows in my crib; you'll see the whole world
Bitch, what you tryin' a do?
I haven't spent a check yet off Tha Carter Two
I am that fuckin' dude, now who the fuck are you?





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Know What I'm Doin'" by Birdman, Lil' Wayne, Rick Ross, and T-Pain is a rap song about the luxurious lifestyle that they are living due to the success they have achieved. It starts with Rick Ross bragging about his drug-dealing past and how he has now earned money and fame. He talks about how he has made his fortune by selling drugs and now owns expensive jewelry, cars, and a grand lifestyle. He even mentions how he has several women around him.


Birdman joins in, boasting about how he owns a lot and how his money keeps coming in, indicating that he can afford to buy expensive cars and jewelry. He also mentions that he carries a tool around him at all times due to the danger he is in, but it does not stop him from flaunting his wealthy lifestyle.


Lil Wayne takes over the last verse and brags about his success, fame, and fortune. He discusses his criminal past where he got shot, and they found money in his pocket. He then talks about how his fame and money have made him even more attractive to women. Lil Wayne claims he is the 'bad boy,' and he can turn security guards into track stars. The song speaks volumes about their wealth and extravagance, and they all seem to be comfortable with it.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, (I got the shoes wit' the matchin' fit check)
I have shoes that match perfectly with my outfit


Yeah, (I got them jewels lookin' phat around my neck)
I have fashionable and expensive jewelry around my neck


Yeah, (Take a picture) click, click
Requesting someone to take a picture for me


(Take a picture) click, click
Repeated request to take my picture


(Check me out!) Yeah, I know what I'm doin'
I am confident in myself and what I am doing


Started wit' a nick then I seen a hundred bricks
I started with a small amount of drugs and now have a large quantity


Started on a corner, now a nigga 106
I began my business on a street corner and am now successful


Heroin ain't quiet, nah, you can't quiet mine
I am a drug dealer and my product speaks for itself


I got the whole dirty south in line buyin' mine
I have a large base of customers in the southern US that purchase my drugs


You know I gotta shine; you just 'bezzle yours
I need to stand out and show off my wealth, you just have yours


I fifty-carat mine; I'm fuckin' several whores
I have expensive and large jewelry and multiple sexual partners


When you hear the (brrrr), you know I got the sack
When you hear my phone ring, you know I have drugs to sell


'Cause when I hit the (brrrr), he always got the packs
When I make a phone call, I always receive the drugs I want to buy


M-I-Yayo, I'm gettin' cake, ho
I am making a lot of money selling drugs in Miami


If you don't love Cash Money, you can stay broke
If you are not a fan of my record label, you won't be successful


Fifty on the chain, twenty for the piece
I spent $50,000 on the necklace and $20,000 on the pendant


A grand for the bitch, the whip is not a lease
I paid $1,000 for the car and own it outright


You know I'm stuntin' hard Phantom in the front yard
I am showing off my expensive car, a Phantom, in my front yard


Put Ross on the front just to front hard
I am showing off my friend, Ross, to make myself look better


Cash Money money comin' on freight liners
My record label is making a lot of money


Cash Money got me buyin' these great diamonds
My record label's success allows me to purchase expensive jewelry


(Birdman) We got the swine wit' the suede on top
I have an expensive car with high-quality interior


The money keep a-comin', nigga; peep the drop tops
I am constantly making money and showing off my convertible cars


The white keep cookin', and the beige raw rock
I am successful in selling both cocaine and heroin


And we flip the whole bird mama cookin' out the pots
I make a lot of money selling large quantities of drugs


Keep the tool in my hand 'cause we get it 'round the clock
I carry a weapon because my drug business operates 24/7


Untangle few knots, but we still flood the blocks
I face some problems, but I still successfully sell drugs


Them niggaz poppin' shit, but they know we stay cocked
My rivals talk badly about me, but they know I am armed


And if they ever play wit' me, I'm gettin' another till dropped
If anyone tries to mess with me, I will retaliate and possibly even kill them


Two-fifty on the grill, spent the same on the watch
I spent $250,000 on the car's grill and the same amount on my watch


Them hos see us winnin' so you know they gon' flock
Women are attracted to us because of our success


I bought another island wit' them foreign head lights
I purchased another island with money made from drug sales


I scored a hundred birds, and they flew the same night
I successfully obtained and sold 100 kilograms of cocaine


Them laws keep a-watchin' so we shinin' so bright
The police are monitoring us, but we continue to show off our wealth


Got the tags on the windows and them brand new bikes
I have new motorcycles and keep their registration tags visible


Big Money Heavyweight, nigga, that's my life
I am living a life of extreme wealth from drug sales


Neighborhood superstars got the candy on the whips and the bike, nigga
We are famous in our neighborhood and have expensive cars and motorcycles


Started wit' some hubbers, twelve years old
I began selling drugs at the age of 12


Man, I swear to God I was twelve years old
I am not lying about my young age when starting drug sales


My mama didn't know, and Stunna ain't know 'bout it
My mother and Birdman were unaware of my drug sales


Till the day I got shot, they found some money in my pocket
I was caught when I was shot and had money from drug sales on me


Yeah, I know a nigga named Big Rufus that'll break ya off
I know someone who can get you drugs


Them niggaz runnin' up the terminal, we takin' off
My associates and I are making a quick exit from an airport


They say that money turn a model bitch into a dog
Money can cause women to become disrespectful and ungrateful


And I got a couple Eva Pigfords in my backyard
I have multiple attractive women at my disposal


Nigga, I mack hard; bitch, I'm a bad boy
I excel at seducing women and consider myself a bad boy


Fuck a security guard, I turn 'em into track stars
I am capable of outrunning security guards while committing crimes


You know my name, baby, that's Weezy fuckin' baby
I am Lil Wayne, and I am powerful and important


And if that nigga hatin' on ya, then fuck him, baby
If someone is being rude to you, ignore them and move on


I tell 'em, fuck 'em, girl
I advise women to ignore negative comments and not let them affect them


Eighteen inch windows in my crib; you'll see the whole world
My house has large windows that show the entire view outside


Bitch, what you tryin' a do?
What are you trying to accomplish?


I haven't spent a check yet off Tha Carter Two
I have not yet used all of the money earned from my album Tha Carter II


I am that fuckin' dude, now who the fuck are you?
I am a successful and important person; who are you to question me?




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, FAHEEM NAJM, TRISTAN JONES, BRYAN WILLIAMS, DWAYNE CARTER

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