Salute
Fabolous f. lil wayne Lyrics


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First off I'm a muthafuckin'
G-en-er-al word to the cake shells
In this chopper will pop em
Make it sound like a helli-choppers land on top of this bitch
You want this whopper come and get your beef nigga
I'm not a boxer I'm be brief nigga
Were on top I will put you underneath niggas
We will take your whole tribe and I'm the chief nigga
Your highest title numero uno
I'm not that little pregnant white girl but juno
You no anything within a nigga reach
My dogs will bite you and guess who the nigga leash
I was once told by my nigga Meach
You feed a sucka' he just grow to be a bigger leach
So everytime you hear mine get your hand to your hairline

[Chorus]
Yeah I'm in this bitch
Sending champagne to my enemy's
Salute or shoot you choose mu'fucka'
Bow down till your head touch your shoes mu'fucka'
Salute me, salute me, salute me, salute me
Salute or shoot you choose mu'fucka'
Bow down till your head touch your shoes mu'fucka'
Salute me

Now just say hello to the Captain
And I stay away from magnets cause that metals what I'm packin'
Bet your brains on your shirt will look like jello on a napkin
And I promise my fellows will put your fellow on a canvas
Call me Wezezy F baby Young Money army, betta' yet Navy
Fab' I got 'em
And watch me get 'em
And I do 'em
How I did 'em
And tool inside my denim
I shoot everything but woman and kids
Bitch niggas stop bitchin' it's just how it is
Now watch me let that sexy Nina kiss you by my ribs
You won't be satisfied till I send a missile by your crib
Shoot you in the stomach now your pissin' out your ears
Hollygrove all day bodies in the hallway
And if you come searchin' then your finding out the hard way (ugh)
No matter where your from you better recognize a real
Nigga when you see one
Salute me

[Chorus]

At second thought I got the heart of a solider
Told ya I ain't gon' play y'all
My mind has gon' awall
Find it I will pay y'all
My money is yay tall okay y'all
A smidget stack is midget mack
That mean it's gon' stay small
Told dem I don't see nobody
I'm a rappin' Ray Charles (I don't see nobody)
I think I need a seein' I dog
Come to being fly dog
You ain't seeing I dog (OK OK OK OK)
We sit in here like pollen now
Fuck you niggas hollerin' now
They said I been M-I-A
Yea bitch I'm on columns now
Leaders gon' be followin' crowds
General like Colin Powell
Water means Cary gay
Beef is just a style of cow
I who make the call
So make me get the dialin' out
Nick got the cannon yea dat nigga be widlin' out




They ain't ballin' these niggaz is filin' out
They ain't throwin' jives they just throwin' the towels out yea

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fabolous f. Lil Wayne's song "Salute" are about the rapper's prowess and power as a general in the rap game. He uses military-like language and imagery to convey his dominance over his enemies and competition. He boasts about his ability to take down anyone who challenges him or disrespects him. He also talks about his loyalty to his crew and his readiness to defend them at all costs. The chorus includes the command to salute him or be shot, emphasizing his authority and fearlessness.


The first verse highlights his explicit ability to take down any opposition. He uses violent language and imagery to convey his power, such as a chopper making it sound like "helli-choppers land on top of this bitch." He also references the importance of hierarchy, calling himself "numero uno" and the "chief nigga." He boasts about feeding his "dogs" to make them stronger and able to take down larger prey. He ends the verse with a warning: "every time you hear mine get your hand to your hairline." This emphasizes his reputation and the fear he strikes into his enemies.


The second verse continues his theme of power and violence. He references his nickname, "Weezy F baby," and his affiliation with the Young Money army. He promises to "put your fellow on a canvas," referencing his readiness to take down anyone who challenges him or his crew. He talks about his ability to use a gun to shoot anything but women and children, making it clear that he is not to be crossed. He also references his neighborhood of Hollygrove, where bodies litter the hallways. The verse ends with another warning to "recognize a real nigga when you see one."


Line by Line Meaning

First off I'm a muthafuckin' G-en-er-al word to the cake shells
I am a general and I am addressed with respect, like 'word to the cake shells'.


In this chopper will pop em Make it sound like a helli-choppers land on top of this bitch
With this gun, I will shoot you and make it sound like a helicopter is landing on top of you.


You want this whopper come and get your beef nigga
If you want to fight with me, come and do it.


I'm not a boxer I'm be brief nigga
I don't need to fight you like a boxer, I could easily take you down.


Were on top I will put you underneath niggas
We are winning and I will make you lose.


We will take your whole tribe and I'm the chief nigga
We will conquer your people and I will be the leader.


Your highest title numero uno
You may have a high-ranking position, but I am still number one.


I'm not that little pregnant white girl but juno
I am not weak like that movie character, Juno.


You no anything within a nigga reach
You know everything that a man can achieve.


My dogs will bite you and guess who the nigga leash
My friends will attack you and I am the one controlling them.


I was once told by my nigga Meach You feed a sucka' he just grow to be a bigger leach
My friend, Meach, taught me that if you help someone who's not pulling their own weight, they will only take advantage of you more.


So everytime you hear mine get your hand to your hairline
Every time you hear my name, you better show respect by putting your hand to your forehead.


Yeah I'm in this bitch Sending champagne to my enemy's Salute or shoot you choose mu'fucka'
I am in charge here and I will make the decisions. Will you show me respect or take action against me?


Bow down till your head touch your shoes mu'fucka'
You should bow down before me until your head is almost touching the ground.


Salute me, salute me, salute me, salute me Salute or shoot you choose mu'fucka'
Acknowledge and show respect to me, or take action against me.


Now just say hello to the Captain
Address me with respect and acknowledge my authority.


And I stay away from magnets cause that metals what I'm packin'
I avoid magnets because the metal weapons that I carry would be attracted to them.


Bet your brains on your shirt will look like jello on a napkin And I promise my fellows will put your fellow on a canvas
If I shoot you, your brain will be splattered on your shirt and my friends will paint a picture of your dead body on a canvas.


Call me Wezezy F baby Young Money army, betta' yet Navy Fab' I got 'em
Refer to me as Lil Wayne, leader of the Young Money record label. I am in control.


And watch me get 'em And I do 'em How I did 'em
Watch me bring my enemies down and eliminate them using the same tactics I have used on others before.


And tool inside my denim I shoot everything but woman and kids
I keep a gun on me and will shoot anyone except women and children.


Bitch niggas stop bitchin' it's just how it is
Stop complaining, this is how things are.


Now watch me let that sexy Nina kiss you by my ribs
Watch me shoot you with my gun, nicknamed 'Nina', in the stomach.


You won't be satisfied till I send a missile by your crib Shoot you in the stomach now your pissin' out your ears
You won't be happy until I use extreme force and kill you. If I shoot you in the stomach, you will die in a gruesome way.


Hollygrove all day bodies in the hallway And if you come searchin' then your finding out the hard way
In my neighborhood, there are dead bodies everywhere. If you try to come investigate, you will see for yourself.


No matter where your from you better recognize a real Nigga when you see one
No matter where you come from, you should be able to tell when someone is truly authentic and a real man.


At second thought I got the heart of a solider Told ya I ain't gon' play y'all
I am a courageous person and won't back down from anyone.


My mind has gon' awall Find it I will pay y'all My money is yay tall okay y'all
I have lost my mind but will pay someone to help me find it. I have a lot of money.


A smidget stack is midget mack That mean it's gon' stay small
A small amount of money is still too small to matter.


Told dem I don't see nobody I'm a rappin' Ray Charles (I don't see nobody)
I am ignoring everyone else and only focusing on myself, like Ray Charles.


I think I need a seein' I dog Come to being fly dog You ain't seeing I dog
I might need a guide dog to see, but I am still better than you.


We sit in here like pollen now Fuck you niggas hollerin' now
We are relaxed and unmoving, while you are loud and obnoxious.


They said I been M-I-A Yea bitch I'm on columns now
People have been wondering where I have been, but I have been busy making lots of money.


Leaders gon' be followin' crowds General like Colin Powell
People in power often just follow the will of the majority, like Colin Powell did.


Water means Cary gay Beef is just a style of cow
Words can have different meanings depending on context, like the difference between 'water' and 'Cary' (a name), or between 'beef' (meat) and 'cow' (an animal).


I who make the call So make me get the dialin' out
I am the one in charge and will make the decisions.


Nick got the cannon yea dat nigga be widlin' out
My friend Nick has a gun and is acting crazy with it.


They ain't ballin' these niggaz is filin' out They ain't throwin' jives they just throwin' the towels out yea
These guys aren't living the high life, they're just giving up and quitting.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, JOHN JACKSON, MIGUEL JAMINEZ

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