MIA
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Until they re-build New Orleans,
that's where I stay.
So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea.
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Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me.
I'ma South Beach soulja, hold ya horses.
Porsche's, Rolls, Royce's.
De-cisions, choices, make 'em,
Puerto Rican face, but her booty is Jamaican,
Breasts Brazilian, she, talk familiar,
Her look will hurtcha, 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,
x3
Until they re-build New Orleans,
that's where I stay.
So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea.
x3
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,
x3
Until they re-build New Orleans,
that's where I stay.
So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea.
x3
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.
When I'm there, I'm good as well.
Yeah, Dade County where you at?
Liberty City, and Opa Locka, in the back.
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One day up in M.I.A., hey,
x3
Until they re-build New Orleans,
that's where I stay.
So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea.
x3
Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me
The song "MIA" by DJ Khaled and Lil Wayne is an ode to Miami, Florida, and a tribute to the city's resilience in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Lil Wayne makes references to the devastation in New Orleans and how he made Miami his new home until the city is rebuilt. He expresses his love for the city by mentioning the different neighborhoods and his experiences there. He also talks about his luxurious lifestyle, surrounded by beautiful women and expensive cars.
The lyrics are filled with references to the rapper's personal life and experiences in the city, as well as his connection to Cash Money Records founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams. Lil Wayne also mentions his strong ties to New Orleans, and how despite living in Miami, he still represents his hometown. The chorus encourages women to dance and shake their behinds, adding to the party vibe of the song.
Overall, "MIA" is a celebration of Miami and Lil Wayne's success, with references to his past struggles and his determination to succeed. The song is a window into the rapper's life, his relationships and his experiences in the city.
Line by Line Meaning
One day up in M.I.A., hey,
I was once in Miami and enjoyed it.
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This lyric is repeated three times for emphasis.
Until they re-build New Orleans,
that's where I stay.
I will stay in Miami until New Orleans is rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina.
So, one time for the 3-oh-5, yea.
Let's give a shout out to the Miami area code (305).
Now shake ya ass for me, shake ya ass for me.
Dance and shake your body for me.
I'ma South Beach soulja, hold ya horses.
I am a soldier of South Beach, so wait patiently.
Porsche's, Rolls, Royce's.
I have luxury cars like Porsches and Rolls Royces.
De-cisions, choices, make 'em,
I have important decisions to make.
Puerto Rican face, but her booty is Jamaican,
A woman may have a Puerto Rican facial features but her behind is more similar to Jamaican women.
Breasts Brazilian, she, talk familiar,
She might be Brazilian because of her breasts, and she speaks familiarly.
Her look will hurtcha, her walk will kill ya.
Her appearance may harm and her walk may be lethal.
Now I'm with Khaled, he got me a mansion,
I am with DJ Khaled now and he has given me a mansion to live in.
How come every girl up in here look like an actress?
Is there a reason why every girl around here looks like an actress?
Baby girl, if i find my camera, i'll point that thing directly at ya.
If I find my camera, I will take a picture of you.
My wrist is a bitch and my neck, a bastard,
My wrist is a problem, and my neck is troublesome.
I rap but I don't get paid like rapper's.
I am a rapper but do not get paid like other rappers.
I'm fresh, I'm cool, dapper.
I am stylish, fashionable, and cool.
All white tennis shoes, look like napkins.
My tennis shoes are white and clean.
I'm strapped, yup I keep that clappa,
I have a weapon and I am ready to use it.
I point that thing directly at ya.
I will aim my weapon at you.
Come tru ya town, ya know me, officer shot down.
I am known in your town and there was an officer killed.
Hot girl l'wanna jump around for me sound.
A beautiful woman wants to dance around me.
Fireman and burn the whole block down, say,
If there is trouble, the fire department will destroy everything.
dontcha eva eva bring the fuck-boy around.
I do not want any weak or foolish people around me.
Hustlin in the street, ya gotta make the cash money.
If you want to hustle and make money on the streets.
Khaled lemme see ya workin for the Cash Money. <---- in 2007! god damn.
DJ Khaled is working for Cash Money Records.
Me so New Orleans, can't take that from me,
I am from New Orleans and nothing can change that.
But gangsta's don't die, they jus move to Miami.
Gangsters who do not die or go to jail come to Miami.
Yea, hop on the bike and peel,
Let's get on the bike and leave.
Come down Collins on one back wheel.
We will ride down Collins Avenue on one wheel.
Baby, I'm the hottest, and that's for real.
I am really the best, the one to beat.
Come to the condo, in ass and heels,
Come to the condominium wearing high heels and showing off your body.
Have a drink, have some pills,
Let's drink and take some pills.
And make her think I'm Shaq O'Neal.
I will make her believe I am Shaquille O'Neal.
If she won't tell, then I won't squeal.
If she keeps our secret, then I will not tell.
It's the sunshine state, and I'm glad I'm here.
Florida has a lot of sunshine, and I am happy to be here.
Okay we movin baby,
We are on the move.
On our way to Little Haiti.
We are going to Little Haiti.
I gotta chick with a baby,
I have a woman with a child.
She cook curry-chicken and gravy.
She cooks spicy chicken with delicious gravy.
Lauderdale, hood as hell.
Lauderdale is a very rough area.
When I'm there, I'm good as well.
I am good when I am there.
Yeah, Dade County where you at?
Where are you from in Dade County?
Liberty City, and Opa Locka, in the back.
I am from Liberty City and Opa Locka.
Contributed by Emily M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.