We Takin Over
DJ Khaled feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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(feat. Akon, Birdman, Fat Joe, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, T.I.)

[Akon]
Oh, oh

[Khaled]
DJ Khaled!
[Akon]
Konvict Music, yeah

[Khaled]
We the best
We takin' over
Listen!

[T.I.]
Ay, ay
Started in Atlanta, then I spread out wit' it
South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi
On to North Carolina, Philadelphia and Virginia
From down in Miami where it warm in the winter
On up to Minnesota where it storm in the winter
Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Memphis, Tenn. holla at me
Me in H-Town, Southside, Cloverland daddy
I'm the man out in Dallas, better ask Khaled
Kept me out in Cali with my eyes open barely
Blowin' and spinnin', goin' down Bennett
Drop six-fo', three-wheel then switch it
Red light stop, make it drop for the bitches
Got a glock fo'-fifth, blow your head off wit' it
Anything you hear that I said, I meant it
King got the crown then sped off it wit' it
Say you need bricks, I said I get it

[Akon]
If you want to, we can supply you
Got enough work, to feed the whole town
They won't shoot you, unless you try to
Come around and try to stomp on our ground
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time

[Rick Ross]
Triple see, Black Flag
We rich, yeah

[Khaled]
Listen!

[Rick Ross]
Boss, it's what I does
I get money everyday, everyday I does
That Benz, is how I ride
Black flag on the left, two hoes and ride
You better, move! Ak all day
Get shot up like Shyne, that's on my neck
I'm (B.I.G.) like Diddy
Damn it, I'm wit' it
Khaled we did it, Biggie of my city
Please no fitted, fuck it, I'm too pretty
The rappers can get brain, stupid, I'm silly
Money that come, runnin' like water
Mami so hot, damn it, she gorgeous
Miami on fire, you better be, cautious
Might get shot on the porch of your fortress
Now they see that you know I'm from Port City
I run in 'cause Rick Ross is boss shit

[Akon]
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time

[Fat Joe]
Cribs Mania
Khaled!
BX, TS nigga

[Khaled]
Listen!

[Fat Joe]
Blat, when you see Crack, better duck
Like the mac gotta ease past, nigga what
Shit, I don't give fuck, I run these streets
Y'all talk that shit, I want that beef
I'm a tell you like a g told me
They'll come back quick if a nigga O.D
Cash Rule Everything Around Me
I'm YSL, Versace
You could see me in that Porsche GT
Comin' down Sunset, sittin' on D's
Feelin' like 'Pac, All Eyes On Me
Fresh bandanna and I'm blowin' mad trees
Nigga please, I spit crack every verse a ki
Some say Khaled, some say Khalid
Twelve years down and I'm finally free, crack!

[Akon]
If you want to, we can supply you
Got enough work, to feed the whole town
They won't shoot you, unless you try to
Come around and try to stomp on our ground
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Said we takin' over, one city at a time

[Khaled]
Listen!

[Birdman]
Birdman daddy, I'm number one
Nigga came at me wrong so we got him done
Fuckin' with the fam', I'm gonna give him some
Spent that corner, he didn't run
Sunday had a whole church singin' a song
"Why'd they have to send my baby home?"
Fuckin' with some nigga, that paper long
Been a g in the game now my son on the throne

[Lil Wayne]
I am the beast
Feed me rappers or feed me beats
I am untamed, I need a leash
I am insane, I need a shrink
I love brain, I need a leech
Why complain on easy streets?
I don't even talk, I let the Visa speak
And I like, my sprite easter pink
And my wrist special pah but the Mula's cooler
I have more jewels than your jeweler
Touch and I will bust your medulla
That's a bullethole, it is not a tumor
Red light! Red light! Stop your rumors
I stay on track like a box of Pumas
Now just are-are-rock with Junior
I am the little big Kahuna, why'dig?

[Akon]
'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time





[Thanks to Demarcus Bradley for these lyrics]
[Thanks to Shane, Carmine Bevilacqua, JAZZY KIKI, Zac Riha, Aaron Riston, Joe Khadra for correcting these lyrics]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Khaled ft. Akon T.I. R.Ross L.Wayne Baby & Fat Joe's song We Takin Over is a celebration of the success and power of the featured artists. The song starts with Akon shouting out his label Konvict Music and Khaled introducing himself as DJ Khaled. Then, T.I. raps about how he started in Atlanta and spread out to other states and cities, establishing his dominance in the rap game. He boasts about his status as the man in different cities and his ability to get bricks and money.


Rick Ross follows with his verse, talking about his affiliation with the Triple C Black Flag gang, his wealth, and his prowess in the rap game. He also references the Notorious B.I.G. and his own boss status. Fat Joe raps about his reputation in the Bronx and his willingness to fight back if anyone challenges him. Lastly, Birdman and Lil Wayne, of Cash Money Records, celebrate their achievements in the music industry and their ability to conquer cities, likening themselves to beasts and kings.


Overall, the song is a declaration of power and success, with each artist bragging about their accomplishments and dominance in the rap world.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, oh
Expressing excitement or anticipation


DJ Khaled!
Acknowledging the presence of DJ Khaled as the DJ and producer of the song


Konvict Music, yeah
Referring to the record label 'Konvict Music' which Akon is signed to, affirming its presence in the song


We the best We takin' over Listen!
Asserting dominance and success, highlighting that they are taking over the music scene


Ay, ay Started in Atlanta, then I spread out wit' it South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi On to North Carolina, Philadelphia and Virginia From down in Miami where it warm in the winter On up to Minnesota where it storm in the winter Jacksonville, Tallahassee, Memphis, Tenn. holla at me Me in H-Town, Southside, Cloverland daddy I'm the man out in Dallas, better ask Khaled Kept me out in Cali with my eyes open barely Blowin' and spinnin', goin' down Bennett Drop six-fo', three-wheel then switch it Red light stop, make it drop for the bitches Got a glock fo'-fifth, blow your head off wit' it Anything you hear that I said, I meant it King got the crown then sped off it wit' it Say you need bricks, I said I get it
Enumerating various cities and regions they have had presence or success in, emphasizing their influence and reach in the music industry


If you want to, we can supply you Got enough work, to feed the whole town They won't shoot you, unless you try to Come around and try to stomp on our ground 'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time Said we takin' over, one city at a time Said we takin' over, one city at a time Said we takin' over, one city at a time
Offering their services and resources to fulfill any desired need, warning against confrontation or disrespect, and reiterating their gradual dominance in the music industry


Triple see, Black Flag We rich, yeah
Referring to Triple C's (Carol City Cartel), a rap group associated with Rick Ross, and the significance of their wealth and success


Boss, it's what I does I get money everyday, everyday I does That Benz, is how I ride Black flag on the left, two hoes and ride You better, move! Ak all day Get shot up like Shyne, that's on my neck I'm (B.I.G.) like Diddy Damn it, I'm wit' it Khaled we did it, Biggie of my city Please no fitted, fuck it, I'm too pretty The rappers can get brain, stupid, I'm silly Money that come, runnin' like water Mami so hot, damn it, she gorgeous Miami on fire, you better be, cautious Might get shot on the porch of your fortress Now they see that you know I'm from Port City I run in 'cause Rick Ross is boss shit
Emphasizing his role as a boss, highlighting his daily financial success, and explaining his luxurious lifestyle and the influence he carries within the rap game


Cribs Mania Khaled! BX, TS nigga
Referring to the show 'MTV Cribs' and expressing excitement while shouting out to Khaled and the Bronx (BX) and Terror Squad (TS) crews


Blat, when you see Crack, better duck Like the mac gotta ease past, nigga what Shit, I don't give fuck, I run these streets Y'all talk that shit, I want that beef I'm a tell you like a g told me They'll come back quick if a nigga O.D Cash Rule Everything Around Me I'm YSL, Versace You could see me in that Porsche GT Comin' down Sunset, sittin' on D's Feelin' like 'Pac, All Eyes On Me Fresh bandanna and I'm blowin' mad trees Nigga please, I spit crack every verse a ki Some say Khaled, some say Khalid Twelve years down and I'm finally free, crack!
Asserting his dominance and warning others to be cautious, expressing his indifference towards criticism, and using various references to convey his confidence, success, and longevity in the music industry


Birdman daddy, I'm number one Nigga came at me wrong so we got him done Fuckin' with the fam', I'm gonna give him some Spent that corner, he didn't run Sunday had a whole church singin' a song "Why'd they have to send my baby home?" Fuckin' with some nigga, that paper long Been a g in the game now my son on the throne
Establishing his position as a highly respected figure, recounting a situation where he dealt with an issue, and highlighting his influence and the legacy he is passing on to his son


I am the beast Feed me rappers or feed me beats I am untamed, I need a leash I am insane, I need a shrink I love brain, I need a leech Why complain on easy streets? I don't even talk, I let the Visa speak And I like, my sprite easter pink And my wrist special pah but the Mula's cooler I have more jewels than your jeweler Touch and I will bust your medulla That's a bullethole, it is not a tumor Red light! Red light! Stop your rumors I stay on track like a box of Pumas Now just are-are-rock with Junior I am the little big Kahuna, why'dig?
Portraying himself as a fierce and uncontrollable force, expressing his need for constant stimulation and his eccentricities, boasting about his wealth and success, and making various wordplay references to showcase his lyrical skill and aggression


'Cause we takin' over, one city at a time
Reiterating their gradual dominance and conquest in the music industry




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, CLIFFORD HARRIS, NATE HILLS, WILLIAM ROBERTS, ALIAUNE THIAM, BRYAN WILLIAMS, JOSEPH CARTAGENA, KHALED KHALED

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Ex LineBacker 45# 🏆

My high school years was the best of lil Wayne music, we grew dreads and started wearing tighter jeans with White v necks because of Wayne he had the rap game in his hands when he said

“ I am Hip Hop”

We believe that sh*t, every white girl I knew had a poster of this man on their wall.

2005 - 2009 was my high school years but 2004 to 2012 was his years.

A lot of great music doing my high school years tho T pain came out 2005 too.

#Greatimes



All comments from YouTube:

David Perry

This is a prime example of “you had to be there” to fully understand that 2007-09 Lil Wayne run.

PokeSpRouT

Facts! Best time ever when this shit was dropping

ISSAJuanWick

How I’m describing this run!

Carlton rudolph

Shit was different 😼

Elio Santiago

Totally I agree brother

plug

It was next level these times! And i got laughed at for saying lil waynes better than jay z these times!!! As time passed thoes who laughed no respect

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Patrick Gordon

Crazy thing is Wayne had a verse on this song...then came back & killed this beat again on this mixtape 🐐

I.M.

lol real shit tho

newt

Like how many times has he done this. And to his very own songs too. CraZy how he literally changed the definition to insanity. Sick as hell

Kxrtoonz

“Like the ball in the stands, we balls outs” 🐐

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