At only the beginning of his musical career, Drake has already worked with hip-hop moguls Lil' Wayne, Birdman, Kanye West, Eminem, and Jay-Z. With the success of his mixtape So Far Gone, Drake has earned and been nominated for several awards, including the Grammys. He performed at the 2010 Grammys.
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. As a teenager, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1997, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his multi-platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over two million copies.
Although his next two albums Lights Out (2000) and 500 Degreez (2002) were not as successful (only reaching Gold status), Lil Wayne reached higher popularity in 2004 with Tha Carter, which included the hit single "Go D.J." Wayne also appeared on the Destiny's Child top ten single "Soldier" that year. In 2005, the sequel to Tha Carter, Tha Carter II, was released. In 2006 and 2007, Lil Wayne released several mixtapes and appeared on several popular rap and R&B singles. His most successful album, Tha Carter III, was released in 2008. It included the number-one single "Lollipop" and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Lil Wayne released his first rock album, Rebirth, in 2010. Critical reception of that album was heavily negative, and the album was released a month before Lil Wayne began serving a yearlong jail sentence for weapon possession in March 2010.
Right Above It
Drake & lil wayne Lyrics
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Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top
When only heaven's right above it
We on
'Cause we on
I'm with Marley G, bro
Flying Hollygrove chicks to my Hollywood shows
And I wanna tell you something that you prolly should know
This that Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood flow
And uh, my real friends never hearin' from me
Fake friends write the wrong answers on the mirror for me
That's why I pick and choose, I don't get s*** confused
I got a small circle, I'm not with different crews
We walk the same path, but got on different shoes
Live in the same building, but we got different views
I got a couple cars I never get to use
Don't like my women single, I like my chicks in twos
And these days all the girls is down to roll
I hit the strip club and all them b****es find a pole
Plus I been sippin', so this s*** is movin' kinda slow
Just tell my girl to tell her friend that it's time to go
Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
Meet me on the fresh train
Yes, I'm in the building, you just on the list of guest names
And all of my riders do not give a f***, X-Games
Guns turn you boys into pussy's, sex change
And I smoke 'til I got chest pains
And you n****s know I rep my gang like Jesse James
Women are possessive, and they wanna possess Wayne
I been fly so long I fell asleep on the f***in' plane
Skinny pants and some Vans
Call me Triple-A, get my advance in advance, amen
As the world spin and dance in my hands
Life is a beach, I'm just playin' in the sand
Uh, wake up and smell the p****
You n****s can't see me, but never overlook me
I'm on the paper trail, it ain't no tellin' where it took me
Yeah, and I ain't a killa, but don't push me
N, now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my bees with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
Uh, how do he say what's never said?
Beautiful black woman,
I bet that b**** look better red
Limpin' off tour
'cause I made more off my second leg
Ma'f***in' Birdman Junior, eleventh grade
Ball on automatic start
I could hand it to Drake or do a quarterback draw
Wildcat offense, check the paw prints
We in the building, you n****s in apartments
No-now, c'mon, be my blood donor
Flo' so nice, you ain't gotta put a rug on her
Do it big, and let the small fall under that
Damn, where you stumbled at?
From where they make gumbo at
Kane got the f***in' beat jumpin' like a jumping jack
But you know me, I get on this b**** and have a heart attack
Hip-hop, I'm the heart of that, n****, nothin' short of that
President Carter, Young Money democrat
Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig? (Suwoop!)
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
(We on)
(Young young mula baby)
The lyrics of the song "Right Above It" by Drake and Lil Wayne are about success, fame, and power. The song talks about how they have reached the top and only heaven is above them. They mention their luxurious lifestyle, with Drake talking about his cars and preference for women in twos. Lil Wayne boasts about his gang and his gun, which he keeps in his "boo purse." The song mentions Young Money, the label they are both signed to, with Lil Wayne calling himself "Birdman Junior" after the CEO of the label, Birdman.
The second verse of the song talks about their skills as artists and how they are unmatched in the industry. Lil Wayne mentions his ability to say what's never been said, while Drake talks about his flow, which he refers to as "Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood flow." They both talk about their influence and success, with Lil Wayne saying that he's the "heart of hip-hop."
Overall, "Right Above It" is a boastful and confident song about the heights of fame and power that Drake and Lil Wayne have reached.
Line by Line Meaning
Now tell me how you love me
Asking someone to describe their admiration for the singer
You know you at the top
Acknowledging that the singer is in a superior position
When only heaven's right above it
Implying that the singer's position is close to perfection
We on
Affirming that the artist and associates are present and active
Who else really tryna f*** with Hollywood Cole?
Challenging anyone to compete with the artist for success
I'm with Marley G, bro
Clarifying the singer's current company
Flying Hollygrove chicks to my Hollywood shows
Boasting about the ability to attract females and perform shows
And I wanna tell you something that you prolly should know
Introducing information the listener should be aware of
This that Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood flow
Describing the unique style of the artist's music
And uh, my real friends never hearin' from me
Sharing that the artist selectively contacts friends they consider trustworthy
Fake friends write the wrong answers on the mirror for me
Revealing that the singer has experienced disloyalty in friendships
That's why I pick and choose, I don't get s*** confused
Explaining how the artist maintains a tight-knit social circle
I got a small circle, I'm not with different crews
Reiterating that the singer doesn't affiliate with multiple groups
We walk the same path, but got on different shoes
Admitting similarity but acknowledging individuality
Live in the same building, but we got different views
Using metaphor to demonstrate different perspectives despite close proximity
I got a couple cars I never get to use
Mentioning a material possession that the artist doesn't fully utilize
Don't like my women single, I like my chicks in twos
Revealing the artist's romantic preferences
And these days all the girls is down to roll
Implying that women are eager to accompany the singer
I hit the strip club and all them b****es find a pole
Sharing the singer's nightlife activities
Plus I been sippin', so this s*** is movin' kinda slow
Admitting that the artist is under the influence and things may be happening slowly
Just tell my girl to tell her friend that it's time to go
Asking the listener to convey a message to the artist's romantic interest
It's Young Money, motherf***er
Identifying the artist's record label
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Issuing a warning to anyone who opposes Young Money
Now somebody show some money in this b****
Demanding the presence of cash in the vicinity
And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
Asserting loyalty to the Bloods gang and comparing them to bees
I got my gun in my boo purse
Stating that the singer's firearm is concealed in their partner's bag
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
Bravado statement about the singer's readiness to use their weapon
Meet me on the fresh train
Inviting someone to board transportation with the artist
Yes, I'm in the building, you just on the list of guest names
Boasting about VIP status and putting others in their place
And all of my riders do not give a f***, X-Games
Asserting that the singer's associates in music and life are rebellious and fearless
Guns turn you boys into pussies, sex change
Threatening violence and emasculating enemies without guns
And I smoke 'til I got chest pains
Admitting addiction to smoking and its consequences
And you n****s know I rep my gang like Jesse James
Loyalty statement about the Bloods gang and historical outlaw Jesse James
Women are possessive, and they wanna possess Wayne
Making a generalization about women and their interest in the artist
I been fly so long I fell asleep on the f***in' plane
Joking about the singer's frequent travel and status
Skinny pants and some Vans
Describing the artist's fashion choices
Call me Triple-A, get my advance in advance, amen
Boasting about the singer's financial success
As the world spin and dance in my hands
Metaphor about the singer's control and influence over their surroundings
Life is a beach, I'm just playin' in the sand
Saying that life is enjoyable and easy for the singer
Uh, wake up and smell the p****
Asking someone to be frank and realistic
You n****s can't see me, but never overlook me
Indicating that the artist is underestimated but still successful
I'm on the paper trail, it ain't no tellin' where it took me
Revealing that the singer's success is based on hard work
Yeah, and I ain't a killa, but don't push me
Admitting that the singer is not violent but can be provoked
Suwoop!
Gang chant to signify Bloods affiliation
(We on)
Reiterating that the artist and associates are present and active
(Young young mula baby)
Repeating the Young Money identification
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, AUBREY GRAHAM, DANIEL JOHNSON
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