Carl Lilly Jr. (born March 11, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better know… Read Full Bio ↴Carl Lilly Jr. (born March 11, 1983 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Gudda Gudda, is an American rapper signed to Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment label. He is a member of the group Young Money, and is also a member of the group Sqad Up along with Lil Wayne and T-Streets. His debut mixtape, Guddaville, was released in September 2009 and he also has a mixtape with Lil' Flip, titled Certified, that was released in 2008.

Gettin' to the Money
Gudda Gudda Lyrics

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Okay I wake up In the morning brush my teeth and count the money. Stack up all the hundreds and let my b**ch get all the twenties. FBI watching and I really think it's funny. B**ch I don't know where I'm going but I'm getting to the money. B**ch I'm getting to the money. I'm getting to the money. B**ch I'm getting to the money get getting to the money. B**ch I'm getting to the money. The money getting to me. I bake the cookie. Shape the cookie. Cook it proper, I'm the cookie monster. My mama screaming. She said you tripping negro, cause I use the same the same pot she use to cook the dinner.

Overall Meaning

In Gudda Gudda's song "Gettin' to the Money", he starts off by describing his daily routine of waking up in the morning, brushing his teeth, and counting his money. He then proceeds to talk about how he stacks up all the hundreds and lets his girlfriend take the twenties. He mentions that he believes that the FBI is watching him and finds it amusing. He doesn't know where he's going but he's determined to keep "getting to the money". He repeats this line throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of his goal to accumulate wealth.

The lyrics then shift to Gudda Gudda's personal life, where he speaks about his love for baking cookies. He mentions that he is the "cookie monster" and takes pride in his baking abilities. His mother screams at him, telling him that he's acting foolish by using the same pot she uses to cook dinner.

Overall, "Gettin' to the Money" is a song about Gudda Gudda's desire to accumulate wealth and the importance that money holds in his life. The lyrics also provide insight into Gudda Gudda's personal life and interests, such as his love for baking.

Line by Line Meaning

Okay I wake up In the morning brush my teeth and count the money.
I start my day by taking care of myself and then counting the money I have made.

Stack up all the hundreds and let my b**ch get all the twenties.
I separate my money by denomination, giving my partner the smaller bills.

FBI watching and I really think it's funny.
I am aware that law enforcement is monitoring me, but I find it amusing.

B**ch I don't know where I'm going but I'm getting to the money.
I may not have a clear direction in life, but I am focused on earning money.

B**ch I'm getting to the money. I'm getting to the money.
I am determined to keep earning money.

B**ch I'm getting to the money get getting to the money.
My goal is to continue earning more and more money.

B**ch I'm getting to the money. The money getting to me.
I am actively working to earn money and it is also coming to me.

I bake the cookie. Shape the cookie. Cook it proper, I'm the cookie monster.
I am skilled at making money and will do whatever it takes to earn more.

My mama screaming. She said you tripping negro, cause I use the same the same pot she use to cook the dinner.
My mother disapproves of my choices and thinks I am reckless, even comparing my money-making to cooking in her own kitchen.

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