Wanna Be
Caleborate Lyrics


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I swear these niggas don't want shit with me
I pull more strings
Than a symphony

Must be kin to uncle ben
Cuz I heat up instantly

In this world tryna find myself
And tryna make it
I hope my momma understand these chances that I'm taking
When it's in your blood
You can't choose not to chase it

My friends mad
Cuz they don't understand that
Plus all these Spotify streams
Don't always equal mad cash

So I got this lil dollar and this dream
I droppped outta school and
And put lil Weezy on repeat

See I'm gon fuck this world
I hope she ready for me
Mentality I need
To face the shit I'm going thru

You hating on me
Now you ignoring you
Cuz we just want our own little slice of the good life
Because it's unfamiliar you infatuated with hood life

I guess that's what these beats are for
So fuck it we gon take advantage
While they as me

Hey my nigga
What you wanna be
A ball player or rapper
Or a star on tv

I say
Anything but broke is cool
If you ask me
Ask me
So they ask me

Hey my nigga
What you wanna be
A ball player or rapper
Or a star on tv

I say
Anything but broke is cool
If you ask me

Pocket full of reasons I can't be there for my teachers
Please don't tell my momma I been skipping this week
I been treating Monday thru Friday like it was the weekend
And spending my weekends hanging with friends and barely thinking

Cuz I been all alone so long
So long

Back when mom and dad split apart like wish bone
Riding highway five to see my mommy on a Fridays
I learned how to cope by talking to myself in driveways

So now I understand why I'm so misunderstood
They was tryna be hard
I was tryna think good

Happy thoughts happy thoughts
Is what I told myself
All the way through adolescence
Now I'm grown as fuck
And find myself asking more questions

Like
Do the girl I love
Really love me?

Do the niggas that big me up
Wish they was me?
If I get rich as fuck
And pick me and my niggas up

Will they still work the same
As they did when nobody bumped me?
And lately happiness has been just like some bleachers closing
Cuz it go up and up and up
Till I can't reach or hold it

But my spirit stay stronger than
Niggas lifting boulders
Lord take some stress off of my shoulders
While they ask me

Hey my nigga
What you wanna be
A ball player star
Or a nigga on tv

I say
Anything but broke is cool
If you ask me

So they ask me
Hey my nigga
What you wanna be
A ball player or rapper
Or a star on tv

I say
Anything but broke is cool
If you ask me
Ask me

So they ask me
Hey my nigga
What you wanna be

So they ask me
Hey my nigga
What you wanna be

So they ask me
Hey my nigga
What you wanna be

So they ask me
Hey my nigga
What you wanna be

I just wanna be me
Say: I just wanna be free
Say: I just wanna stay though
Say: I just wanna lay low

Say: I just wanna be me
Say: I just wanna be free




Say: I just wanna stay though
Say: I just wanna lay low

Overall Meaning

In "Wanna Be," Caleborate discusses his journey to finding himself and chasing his dreams while facing the obstacles that come with it. He starts with declaring his confidence in his abilities to succeed and overcome any challenge, with the metaphor of pulling more strings than a symphony. He also makes reference to Uncle Ben's rice, most likely alluding to his own instant rise to success. Despite being in pursuit of his dreams, he acknowledges the risk he's taken and hopes that his chances will be understood by his mother. He emphasizes that following your passion is something you can't choose not to do if it's in your blood.


As he goes on, Caleborate tangentially talks about his past challenges, including his parents' separation and his coping mechanisms. Counseling himself with happy thoughts throughout his adolescence, he learned to think positively and find solace in talking to himself. Now an adult, he finds himself questioning whether the girl he loves and the people around him truly support and love him for who he is. But despite these concerns, he still wants to stay true to himself and be free to live his life on his terms.


Line by Line Meaning

I swear these niggas don't want shit with me I pull more strings Than a symphony
My talent is unmatched and I am capable of achieving anything I set my mind to.


Must be kin to uncle ben Cuz I heat up instantly
I have a natural ability to excel and succeed quickly, like how Uncle Ben's rice heats up quickly.


In this world tryna find myself And tryna make it I hope my momma understand these chances that I'm taking When it's in your blood You can't choose not to chase it
I am navigating through life, trying to discover who I am and make a name for myself. Although it may be risky, pursuing my passion is in my blood and I can't avoid chasing it.


My friends mad Cuz they don't understand that Plus all these Spotify streams Don't always equal mad cash
My friends don't fully support me because they don't understand the struggle of trying to make a living as a musician. Getting a lot of streams on Spotify doesn't necessarily mean I'm making a lot of money.


So I got this lil dollar and this dream I droppped outta school and And put lil Weezy on repeat
My resources may be limited, but I have big aspirations. I chose to leave school to pursue music and Lil Wayne's music is a source of inspiration for me.


See I'm gon fuck this world I hope she ready for me Mentality I need To face the shit I'm going thru
I am determined to overcome obstacles and succeed, and I hope the world is prepared for my impact. I need to maintain a strong mentality to face the challenges I am currently facing.


You hating on me Now you ignoring you Cuz we just want our own little slice of the good life Because it's unfamiliar you infatuated with hood life
Instead of hating on me, focus on yourself and your own journey. We all want to live our best lives, but some people are infatuated with a lifestyle they are unfamiliar with.


I guess that's what these beats are for So fuck it we gon take advantage While they as me
My music is a way to take advantage of my life and make the most of it. Others may ask me why I am pursuing music, but it's my way of capitalizing on my talents and opportunities.


Pocket full of reasons I can't be there for my teachers Please don't tell my momma I been skipping this week I been treating Monday thru Friday like it was the weekend And spending my weekends hanging with friends and barely thinking Cuz I been all alone so long So long
I struggle with distractions and temptations that prevent me from focusing on school, and I don't want my mom to know I'm skipping. I feel alone and have been reckless with how I spend my time.


Back when mom and dad split apart like wish bone Riding highway five to see my mommy on a Fridays I learned how to cope by talking to myself in driveways
When my parents separated, I learned to cope with the pain by talking to myself during long drives to see my mom. This helped me deal with difficult emotions and situations.


So now I understand why I'm so misunderstood They was tryna be hard I was tryna think good Happy thoughts happy thoughts Is what I told myself All the way through adolescence Now I'm grown as fuck And find myself asking more questions
I feel misunderstood by others who prioritize being tough over being positive. As a young person, I focused on being optimistic and maintaining a positive attitude. As an adult, I am still trying to figure things out.


Like Do the girl I love Really love me? Do the niggas that big me up Wish they was me? If I get rich as fuck And pick me and my niggas up Will they still work the same As they did when nobody bumped me? And lately happiness has been just like some bleachers closing Cuz it go up and up and up Till I can't reach or hold it But my spirit stay stronger than Niggas lifting boulders Lord take some stress off of my shoulders While they ask me
I am grappling with various questions, such as whether the person I love truly loves me back and whether my friends are genuine. I am also worried about how fame and success will affect my relationships with others. Lately, happiness has been fleeting and hard to grasp, but my inner strength remains resilient.


Hey my nigga What you wanna be A ball player or rapper Or a star on tv I say Anything but broke is cool If you ask me Ask me
People are always asking me what I want to be - a basketball player, rapper, or actor. However, my only concern is not being broke. Any profession that can help me achieve financial independence is fine by me.


I just wanna be me Say: I just wanna be free Say: I just wanna stay though Say: I just wanna lay low
Ultimately, I just want to be true to myself and be able to live my life freely. While I may want to keep a low profile, I still want to stay true to who I am.




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@gissel3923

I swear these niggas don't want shit with me

I pull more strings
Than a symphony

Must be kin
To uncle ben
Cuz I heat up instantly

In this world
Tryna find myself
And tryna make it

I hope my momma understand these chances that I'm taking
β€’
When it's in your blood
You can't choose not to chase it
My
Friends mad
Cuz they don't understand that
Plus all these Spotify streams
Don't always equal mad cash

So


I got this lil dollar
And this dream
I droppped outta school and
And put lil Weezy on repeat
See I'm gon fuck this world
I hope she ready for me
Mentality I need
To face the shit I'm going thru

You hating on me
Now you ignoring you

Cuz we just want our own little slice of the good life
Because it's unfamiliar you infatuated with hood life

I guess that's what these beats are for
So fuck it we gon take advantage


HOOK

While they askin

Hey my nigga
What you wanna be

A ball player
Rapper
Or a star on tv
I say
Anything but broke is coo
If you ask me x2

VERSE 2

Pocket full of reasons I can't be there for my teachers

Please don't tell my momma I been skipping this week

I been treating Monday thru Friday like it was the weekend

And spending my weekends hanging with friends and barely thinking

Cuz I been all alone so long
So long

Back when mom and dad split apart like wish bone
Riding highway 5 to see my mommy on a Fridays
I learned how to cope by talking to myself in driveways
So now I understand why I'm so misunderstood
β€’
They was tryna be hard
I was tryna think good

Happy thoughts happy thoughts
Is what I told myself
All the way through adolescence
Now I'm grown as fuck
And find myself asking more questions

Like

Do the girl I love
Really love me?

Do the niggas that big me up
Wish they was me?

If I get rich as fuck
And pick me and my niggas up
Will they still work the same
As they did when nobody bumped me?

And lately happiness has been just like some bleachers closing

Cuz it go up and up and up
Till I can't reach or hold it

But my spirit stay stronger than
Niggas lifting boulders
Lord take some stress off of my shoulders
While they ask me



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