Mía
DJ Khaled Feat. Lil' Wayne Lyrics

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One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
Until they re-build New Orleans
That's where I stay
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah

Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me

I'ma South Beach soulja, hold ya horses
Porsche's, Rolls, Royce's
Decisions, choices, make 'em
Puerto Rican face, but her booty is Jamaican
Breasts Brazilian, she, talk familiar
Her look will hurt ya, her walk will kill ya
Now I'm with Khaled, he got me a mansion
How come every girl up in here look like an actress?
Baby girl, if i find my camera, I'll point that thing directly at ya
My wrist is a bitch and my neck, a bastard
I rap but I don't get paid like rapper's
I'm fresh, I'm cool, dapper
All white tennis shoes, look like napkins
I'm strapped, yup I keep that clappa
I point that thing directly at ya

One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
Until they re-build New Orleans
That's where I stay
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me

Come tru ya town, ya know me, officer shot down
Hot girl l'wanna jump around for me sound
Fireman and burn the whole block down, say
Dontcha eva eva bring the fuck-boy around
Hustlin in the street, ya gotta make the cash money
Khaled lemme see ya workin for the Cash Money. ---- in 2007! god damn
Me so New Orleans, can't take that from me
But gangsta's don't die, they jus move to Miami
Yea, hop on the bike and peel
Come down Collins on one back wheel
Baby, I'm the hottest, and that's for real
Come to the condo, in ass and heels
Have a drink, have some pills
And make her think I'm Shaq O'Neal
If she won't tell, then I won't squeal
It's the sunshine state, and I'm glad I'm here

One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
Until they re-build New Orleans
That's where I stay
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me

Okay we movin' baby
On our way to Little Haiti
I gotta chick with a baby
She cook curry-chicken and gravy
Lauderdale, hood as hell
But when I'm there, I'm good as well
Yeah, Dade County where you at?
Liberty City, and Opa Locka, in the back
Okay we movin' baby
On our way to Little Haiti
I gotta chick with a baby
She cook curry-chicken and gravy
Lauderdale, hood as hell
But when I'm there, I'm good as well
Yeah, Dade County where you at?
Liberty City, and Opa Locka, in the back

One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
One day up in M.I.A., hey
Until they re-build New Orleans
That's where I stay
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah

So, one time for the 3-0-5, yeah
Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to DJ Khaled Ft. Lil' Wayne's song "Mia" are seemingly about their love of Miami and the 3-oh-5 area code. The lyrics give a good overview of what its like to party with Lil Wayne and DJ Khaled in Miami. The song is primarily composed of Lil Wayne's signature rap style, with DJ Khaled providing the chorus. The line “Until they re-build New Orleans, that's where I stay” might refer to Lil Wayne's decision to relocate from New Orleans to Miami following Hurricane Katrina in 2005. He has since become a fixture in the Miami rap scene. Lil Wayne references Miami's diversity with the line "Puerto Rican face, but her booty is Jamaican, breasts Brazilian, she talk familiar." The lyrics also mention his relationship with DJ Khaled and the luxurious lifestyle they lead, with references to expensive cars like Porsche's, Rolls, and Royce's. He says that his wrist is a "bitch" and his neck is a "bastard." Lil Wayne also makes references to Miami neighborhoods like Little Haiti, Opa Locka and Liberty City. The song also highlights Lil Wayne's musical roots in Cash Money Records, mentioning how Khaled has to work hard to make Money, etc.

Line by Line Meaning

One day up in M.I.A., hey
I once spent a day in Miami, Florida

Until they re-build New Orleans, That's where I stay
I currently reside in New Orleans and plan to stay until it is rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina

So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea
Let's give a shoutout to Miami's area code, 305

Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me
Now dance provocatively for me

I'm a South Beach soulja, hold ya horses
I am a veteran of Miami's South Beach and can handle anything

Porsche's, Rolls, Royce's, De-cisions, choices, make 'em
I have many expensive cars to choose from and need to make wise decisions

Puerto Rican face, but her booty is Jamaican
She has a Puerto Rican face, but her behind resembles that of Jamaican women

Breasts Brazilian, she, talk familiar
Her breasts have had Brazilian augmentations, and her speaking style is comfortable and familiar

Her look will hurtcha, her walk will kill ya
Her appearance will leave you reeling, and her stride could be deadly

Now I'm with Khaled, he got me a mansion
I am now working with DJ Khaled, who has provided me with a luxurious home

How come every girl up in here look like an actress?
Why do all the women here look like they belong in movies or on TV?

Baby girl, if i find my camera, I'll point that thing directly at ya
If I come across my camera, I will take a picture of you

My wrist is a bitch and my neck, a bastard
My jewelry is so lavish and enticing that it is like having a demanding partner

I rap but I don't get paid like rapper's
Although I am a rapper, I do not earn as much money as some of my peers

I'm fresh, I'm cool, dapper
I am stylish and sophisticated

All white tennis shoes, look like napkins, I'm strapped, yup I keep that clappa, I point that thing directly at ya
I am wearing white sneakers that resemble napkins, and I carry a firearm, which I will aim at you if necessary

Come tru ya town, ya know me, officer shot down
I am known throughout many towns and cities, and I have experienced the tragedy of an officer being killed

Hot girl l'wanna jump around for me sound, Fireman and burn the whole block down, say, Dontcha eva eva bring the fuck-boy around
The women are excited to dance to my music, and I suggest that any disrespectful men should not be around

Hustlin in the street, ya gotta make the cash money, Khaled lemme see ya workin for the Cash Money. ---- in 2007! god damn
In order to survive in the streets, one must make money, and I am asking DJ Khaled to demonstrate his ability to do so. This was in 2007 and it was an important year for the record label Cash Money

Me so New Orleans, can't take that from me, But gangsta's don't die, they jus move to Miami
I am rooted in New Orleans and cannot escape that identity, but even if a gangster dies, they live on in Miami

Yea, hop on the bike and peel, Come down Collins on one back wheel
I can perform a wheelie on a motorcycle and ride down Collins Avenue on one wheel

Baby, I'm the hottest, and that's for real
I am the most popular and desirable person in the room, and it is not up for debate

Come to the condo, in ass and heels, Have a drink, have some pills
Come to my condominium dressed provocatively, and we will share some alcohol and pills

And make her think I'm Shaq O'Neal, If she won't tell, then I won't squeal
I will try to convince her that I am retired basketball star Shaquille O'Neal, and if she does not expose my deception, I will not reveal her actions

It's the sunshine state, and I'm glad I'm here
Florida is known as the sunshine state, and I am happy to be living here

Okay we movin' baby, On our way to Little Haiti, I gotta chick with a baby, She cook curry-chicken and gravy
We are heading to the Little Haiti neighborhood, and I am with a woman who has a child and can prepare a delicious meal of curry chicken and gravy

Lauderdale, hood as hell, But when I'm there, I'm good as well, Yeah, Dade County where you at?, Liberty City, and Opa Locka, in the back
Fort Lauderdale is known for being dangerous, but I feel safe there, and I am asking where everyone is from, specifically mentioning the impoverished neighborhoods of Liberty City and Opa Locka

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Bigram Zayas

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