Radio Edit
Dr. Dre & LL Cool J Lyrics
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Just come and dream with me
And I can't wait til I get home
So we can fall asleep
Maybe one day we'll come back
To all those thoughts in your head
I'm dreaming all day
Dreaming all day
Are you working tomorrow?
Can't you stay with me
And if you've got the time
I'll tell you where I've been
Maybe one day I'll get up
Or is that make believe?
I'm dreaming all day
Dreaming all day
Dreaming all day
And getting paid
You'll sleep when you're dead
You'll sleep well
You'll sleep well
You'll sleep when you're dead
You'll sleep well
You'll sleep well
Dreaming all day
Dreaming all day
Dreaming all day
And getting paid
The lyrics of "Radio Edit" by Dr. Dre and LL Cool J are packed with bravado, boasting, and threatening language. The song opens with Dre talking about how he's been handling business and staying low while hearing others talk behind his back. But when he touches down, he warns that they're gonna put him in jail. LL Cool J jumps in with his own confident flow, bragging about having nothing to lose and not caring about consequences. He calls out mumble rappers and warns anyone who tries to mess with him, boasting that he's not afraid to get violent. Throughout the song, he warns people not to play with him, to stay out of his way, and to keep their mouths shut.
When interpreting the lyrics, it's important to recognize the hyperbolic nature of the language. LL Cool J and Dr. Dre are playing characters in the song, embodying an exaggerated form of themselves that's meant to be intimidating and compelling. The song is full of machismo, but it's also tongue-in-cheek, with the rappers acknowledging the ridiculousness of their boasts. Ultimately, "Radio Edit" is a power anthem that celebrates the bravado and ruthless determination that's often celebrated in hip-hop.
Line by Line Meaning
I been handling business, so I been on the low (On the low)
I have been busy with work, so I have been keeping a low profile
I heard you talkin' s***, but I been on the go (I been on the go)
I overheard you talking bad about me, but I have been busy and on the move
So when I touch down, they gon' put me in a cell (In a celly, celly, celly, celly)
If I get caught up in trouble when I return, I will go to jail
'Cause you gon' make a nigga like me go to jail playin' wit' me
(You don't want it, you don't want it, ay)
If you mess with me, you are going to get me in trouble and I will end up in jail
Man you gon' make a nigga like me go to jail playin' wit me
(You don't want it, ay, you don't want it, you don't want it, ay)
You do not want to mess with me because I will get in trouble and we will both end up in jail
Man you gon' make a nigga like me go to jail (You don't, ay, ay, ay)
I am warning you not to do anything that will get me in trouble or else we will both face the consequences
Look, I'm sick and tired of these mumble rap niggas comin' at me
(Yeah, get the f*** back)
I am tired of young rappers who are not lyrically inclined trying to challenge me
I ain't got s*** to lose, ain't no problem, drop the addy (Yeah, I'm on the way)
I am not afraid of anything and I am ready for whatever. Just tell me your location and I'll be there
And I don't want a lambo, I'm tryna ride caddy (Uh, yeah, ay)
I do not care about fancy cars; I just want to ride a Cadillac
B**** I'm stuntin' like my mama, I don't f*** wit' my daddy (Yeah, b****, yeah)
I am proud of who I am and I am not interested in being like my father who I do not have a good relationship with
All that internet talkin', y'all gotta stop that s*** (Ay, ay, hol' up)
People need to stop talking trash online and actually back it up in real life
Man in my circle I'm watchin' 'cause niggas be cops and s*** (Ay, ay, yeah)
I am watching the people around me closely because some of them act like police
This nigga mad I got his h**, but she a lil b***** b****
This guy is upset because I slept with his girl, who is just a petty and insignificant person
Now call me Elvis nigga, run your mouth I'll rock your s*** (Memphis mane)
Call me the 'King of Rock and Roll' like Elvis because if you talk too much, I will knock you out
Now I got all white shoes, but I'm finna turn 'em red (Yeah)
I have white shoes on, but I am about to get into a fight and they will be stained with blood
I ain't finna s**** no lead, Dre Carr gon' buss some heads (Yeah, Dre, Dre Carr)
I will not resort to using guns, but Dre works with me and will handle any violent situation
Niggas lying, telling fables, haters watchin' me like cable (For real, aw)
People are spreading false rumors and the haters are always keeping tabs on my moves
Ain't no DJ, but nigga watch me turn the tables (Ay)
I am not a DJ, but I will turn the situation around in my favor
How my old s*** killin' these n****s new s*** (Yeah, true)
My old style of rap is still better than the new styles that these new rappers are using
And why the f*** these n****s ask me how I move quick
Why are these people asking me how I am so successful and work so efficiently?
You f*** nigga, why you worried 'bout it? why you worried 'bout it (Why, why, what)
You are a pathetic person, why are you so concerned about my movements and success?
You make that slow money, b*** I'm ina hurry 'bout it (Ay, let's go)
You are making money slowly, but I am in a rush to make my fortune
Look b**** don't try to play me, missin' screws yeah you can call me crazy
(Yeah, yeah)
Do not disrespect me or try to manipulate me because although I may seem crazy, it is because I have some issues
But it's f*** you pay me, yep I'm slim but ain't gon ever be shady
You need to pay me for what you owe me; although I may be thin, I will never be dishonest
Memphis music raised me, Dre Carr baby ain't no punk s***
(Yeah, Memphis, Memphis)
The Memphis music scene had a huge influence on me and now I work with Dre, who is also tough
Head to ATL and put them n****s back on that crunk s***
(Watch me, watch me get buck)
I am going to Atlanta and I will remind them what real crunk music is
Sippin' on the goose tho, b**** we gettin' loose tho (Ay, Uh huh)
We are enjoying our time, drinking Grey Goose vodka and having fun
Had to show them n****s thinkin' s*** sweet, glucose (Sweet)
I had to prove to those who thought they were in a sweet situation that it was really just temporary
Now I gotchu duckin', heard you headed out to Knoxville (Oh, ay, ay, hol' up, ay)
Now you are avoiding me, I heard you are leaving for Knoxville
And I heard you be trickin' for them (Oh, oh, what the, ay)
I heard that you are engaging in prostitution with them
B**** I ain't Tunechi, but I want my whip wit' no ceiling (Yeah, ay, No ceilings)
I am not Lil Wayne, but I prefer my car to have no roof
Man Dre gon' knock them teeth out, now it's f*** your fillings (F*** yo' feelings)
Dre will make you lose your teeth, and I do not care about your emotional reactions afterwards
Slice your mug, grab the k**** and get to peeling (Ay)
I will cut your face, take out my weapon, and leave without hesitation
I ain't talkin' bout the money when I say I'll make a killing (Yeah)
When I say 'I will make a killing', it has nothing to do with money, but rather the physical act of killing someone
If a nigga stand to close, I holla (Move trick, back up)
If someone is standing too close to me, I will tell them to move back
Come up wit' money, n****s ask me what I do wit' it
You f*** nigga why you worried 'bout it? why you worried 'bout it (Ay, yeah, hol' up)
People are asking me how I spend my money, but I want to know why they are so concerned about it
You make that slow money, b**** I'm in a hurry 'bout it (Memphis, let's go)
You are making money slowly, but I am in a rush to make my fortune
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Dylan Forbes, Omar Al-Asadi
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