Juelz Santana (born LaRon Louis James on February 18, 1982) is a half Afric… Read Full Bio ↴Juelz Santana (born LaRon Louis James on February 18, 1982) is a half African American and half Dominican rapper from Harlem, New York, who first became known for his "featured" status on Cam'ron's 2002 hits, "Oh Boy" and "Hey Ma".

Santana began writing rhymes at the age of 12. He was originally signed to Priority Records as one half a duo called Draft Pick. The group had several shows around New York City while together, including Amateur Night at the Apollo Theatre, where they won two weeks in a row. Some time after this, he was introduced to Cam'ron through a cousin; in 1998, he became a member of the group, The Diplomats, whose members include Cam'ron, Jim Jones, 40 Cal, J.R Writer, Hell Rell, Jha Jha, S.A.S, and Freekey Zeekey. He is now signed as a solo artist to Dipset but unlike the rest of The Diplomats, who are signed to Koch Records, Santana is currently signed to Def Jam.

He was voted #2 in the VIBE Vixen top 50 sexiest rappers behind T.I. at #1.

His first album, From Me To You was released by Roc-A-Fella Records in 2003 featuring the singles "Dipset (Santana's Town)" and "Down". It was considered a commerical failure when compared to the sucess of Cam'ron's Come Home With Me and The Diplomats' Diplomatic Immunity.

In his latest work, his second album, What The Game's Been Missing!, features the singles "There It Go! (The Whistle Song)", and "Oh Yes" as he continues his unique flow. He was featured in Chris Brown's #1 hit "Run It!" and in the remix of Mariah Carey's # 1 single "Don't Forget About Us". Santana also had the summer hit "Mic Check" which also is on "What The Game's Been Missing!"

Juelz is best known for his ability to flow without any specific rhyme scheme.

Daddy's Home
Juelz Santana Lyrics

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Daddy?
Daddy?

Daddy? (just to hear you breathing)
Damn man this shits crazy
Got a little son now, little me
Runnin' around, its crazy
I'd do anything man, do anything

Life is precious, remember that.

And if I die then my child'll be a bastard

I just had a newborn,
Shorty weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches, too strong,
I'm happy now, I'm a daddy now,
I gotta be there, I ain't get to see my daddy around,
We ain't never get to ball out kid,
I was young, the game caught him before I did, but
Back to you son, as for you son,
I'd do any and everything, that's the truth son,
From the dirtiest diaper, till you get old enough to dirty your nikes up,
I'm your clean up man,
You ever need a hand, need a foot, need a heart, need a lung,
Reach for the phone, call me up son,
Yes, everything drops for you, everything stops for you,
I'll bury a block for you,
I'll let go every shot for you, and I'll reload the clip, just to make sho he's hit

[Chorus]
I gotta little boy to look after,
I gotta little boy to look after,
Said I gotta little boy to look after,
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
And if I die then my child'll be a bastard

Everyday I look in your face, I sit back and I smile,
Look at his face, its just like mine, wow,
Damn, this kid shines,
Authority and prioritys, this kids mine, so,
That means I gotta beat him if I have to,
Keep him out of bad schools, teach him how to rap smooth,
Show him the ropes like, make sure his rope's tight,
No screws loose, no loose screws,
Got manners, got morals, got sense of respect,
Cause when you gone, boy that's all you got left,
You ever get craze for candy, don't take a strangers candy,
Open a strangers candy, those are the strangest candys,
I'm your rider, your guider, pusher, provider,
But most of all I'm your father and I'm just looking out for you,
When there's a problem, man I'm just looking out for you,
I'm not talking man, I'm just pulling out for you,
The ford, a sword, the hood'll come out for you,
And what I'm about to do, you shouldn't go out and do,
You just make sure your good to me, you good to mom,
Respect your elders, you grow to be good and strong,

[Chorus]

I raise you up in the sky, like behold,
The only thing greater then I, YOU, my greatest achievement,
Fuck a platinum plaque, this is history in the making, believe it,
Without you I can't make or succeed shit,
I can't think, I can't wake up and eat shit,
You the reason, that I'm breathin',
And I will stop at any moment to see this, child live a better life,
Wow its a better life, but you better throw down if you ever fight,
Like Rocky do, don't be no punk when its time to get up and put on your boxing shoes,
You lace em up tight, you fall, get up fight,
You lose, oh well, we all lose some fights,
Just be a man about yours, life is all about handling yours,
So you just keep handling yours.

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

Juelz Santana's song "Daddy's Home" is a heartwarming tribute to his newborn son. The lyrics show the love and commitment he has towards his child. He reflects on the fact that life is precious and that he wants to be there for his child, unlike his own father who was absent. Now that he has a son of his own, he wants to do everything in his power to be the best father possible. He promises to be his "clean up man," to always be there for him, and to teach him valuable life lessons.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the significance of his role as a father. He understands that he has a great responsibility towards his child and that he needs to protect him at all costs. He speaks about the fear of dying and his concern that his child will be left without a father. This is a constant reminder of the importance of being present in his child's life.

The song is a touching tribute that captures the essence of the bond between a father and son. It is a reminder that life is fragile, and we must cherish the time we have with our loved ones.

Line by Line Meaning

Daddy?
The artist is addressing his newborn child and expressing his love for him.

Damn man this shits crazy
The artist is overwhelmed by the experience of being a father.

Got a little son now, little me
The artist sees himself in his son and wants to be a positive role model for him.

Runnin' around, its crazy
The artist is describing the energy and excitement of having a young child.

I'd do anything man, do anything
The artist is expressing his willingness to do anything to protect and care for his son.

Life is precious, remember that.
The artist is reminding himself and his listeners of the value of human life.

And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
The artist is recognizing the importance of his role as a father and the consequences of not fulfilling that role.

I just had a newborn, Shorty weighs 7 pounds, 6 ounces, 20 inches, too strong, I'm happy now, I'm a daddy now, I gotta be there, I ain't get to see my daddy around, We ain't never get to ball out kid, I was young, the game caught him before I did, but
The artist is reflecting on his own experience of growing up without a father and his determination to be there for his own child.

Back to you son, as for you son, I'd do any and everything, that's the truth son, From the dirtiest diaper, till you get old enough to dirty your nikes up, I'm your clean up man, You ever need a hand, need a foot, need a heart, need a lung, Reach for the phone, call me up son, Yes, everything drops for you, everything stops for you, I'll bury a block for you, I'll let go every shot for you, and I'll reload the clip, just to make sho he's hit
The artist pledges to be there for his son no matter what, even to the point of risking his own life to protect him.

[Chorus] I gotta little boy to look after, I gotta little boy to look after, Said I gotta little boy to look after, And if I die then my child'll be a bastard And if I die then my child'll be a bastard
The chorus summarizes the artist's commitment to being a responsible father.

Everyday I look in your face, I sit back and I smile, Look at his face, its just like mine, wow, Damn, this kid shines, Authority and prioritys, this kids mine, so, That means I gotta beat him if I have to, Keep him out of bad schools, teach him how to rap smooth, Show him the ropes like, make sure his rope's tight, No screws loose, no loose screws, Got manners, got morals, got sense of respect, Cause when you gone, boy that's all you got left,
The artist reflects on his pride in his son and his responsibility to teach him important values and skills to succeed in life.

You ever get craze for candy, don't take a strangers candy, Open a strangers candy, those are the strangest candys, I'm your rider, your guider, pusher, provider, But most of all I'm your father and I'm just looking out for you, When there's a problem, man I'm just looking out for you, I'm not talking man, I'm just pulling out for you, The ford, a sword, the hood'll come out for you, And what I'm about to do, you shouldn't go out and do, You just make sure your good to me, you good to mom, Respect your elders, you grow to be good and strong,
The artist warns his son to be cautious and to trust him as his protector and guide, and encourages him to always show respect to others.

I raise you up in the sky, like behold, The only thing greater then I, YOU, my greatest achievement, Fuck a platinum plaque, this is history in the making, believe it, Without you I can't make or succeed shit, I can't think, I can't wake up and eat shit, You the reason, that I'm breathin', And I will stop at any moment to see this, child live a better life, Wow its a better life, but you better throw down if you ever fight, Like Rocky do, don't be no punk when its time to get up and put on your boxing shoes, You lace em up tight, you fall, get up fight, You lose, oh well, we all lose some fights, Just be a man about yours, life is all about handling yours, So you just keep handling yours.
The artist expresses his love and pride for his son and encourages him to be strong, resilient, and always strive for success.

Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: William Henry Miller, James Sheppard

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