I'm On One
Lil' Wayne Lyrics


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(Get 'em up) I'm on one
(Get 'em up) Fuck it I'm on one
(Get 'em up) I said I'm on one, DJ Khaled uh

I'm getting so throwed
I ain't work this hard since I was eighteen
Apologize if I say, anything I don't mean
Like whats up with your best friend?
We could all have some fun, believe me
And whats up with these new niggas?
And why they think it all comes so easy

But get it while you here boy
Cause all that hype don't feel the same next year boy
Yeah and I'll be right here in my spot
With a little more cash than I already got
Trippin' off you 'cause you had your shot
With my skin tanned and my hair long
And my fans who been so patient,
Me and forty back to work but we still smell like a vacation
Hate the rumors, hate your bullshit
Hate these fucking allegations,
I'm just feeling like the throne is for the taking, watch me take it

All I care about is money and the city that I'm from
I'ma sip until I feel it, I'ma smoke it till it's done
And I don't really give a fuck, and my excuse is that I'm young
And I'm only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya I'm on one, yeah,
Fuck it, I'm on one
Yeah, I said I'm on one fuck it, I'm on one
Two white cups and I got that drink
Could be purple, it could be pink
Depending on how you mix that shit
Money to be gotten and I'ma get that shit
Cause I'm on one, I said fuck it I'm on one

I'm burning purple flowers
It's burning my chest
I bury the most cash and burning the rest
Walking on the clouds, suspended in thin air
Do ones beneath me recognize the red bottoms I wear
Burner in the belt
Move the kids to the hills (Boss)
Bend shawty on the sink, do it for the thrill
Kiss you on ya neck and tell ya everything is great
Even though I'm out on bond I might be facin' eight's
Still running with the same niggas 'til the death of me
Ever seen a million cash, gotta count it carefully
Ever made love to the woman of your dreams
In a room full of money out in London as she screams
Baby, I could take it there
Call Marc Jacobs personally to make a pair
So yeah, we on one, the feeling ain't fair (Khaled)
And it's double M G until I get the chair

All I care about is money and the city that I'm from
I'ma sip until I feel it, I'ma smoke it till it's done
And I don't really give a fuck, and my excuse is that I'm young
And I'm only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya I'm on one, yeah,
Fuck it, I'm on one
Yeah, I said I'm on one, fuck it, I'm on one
Two white cups and I got that drink
Could be purple, it could be pink
Depending on how you mix that shit
Money to be gotten and I'ma get that shit
Cause I'm on one, I said fuck it I'm on one

I walk around the club,
fuck everybody
And all my niggas got that Heat I feel like Pat Riley
Yeah, too much money, ain't enough money
You know the feds listening,
nigga what money?
I'm a made nigga
I should dust something
You niggas on the bench
Like the bus coming
Huh, ain't nothing sweet but the swishas
I'm focused might aswell say cheese for the pictures
Oh, I'm about to go Andre the Giant
You a sell out, but I ain't buying
Chopper dissect a nigga like science
Put an end to the world like Mayans
It's a celebration bitches, Mazel Tov
It's a slim chance I fall, olive oil
Tunechi be the name, don't ask me how I got it
I'm killin' these hoes I swear I'm tryna stop the violence

All I care about is money and the city that I'm from
I'ma sip until I feel it, I'ma smoke it till it's done
And I don't really give a fuck, and my excuse is that I'm young
And I'm only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya I'm on one yeah,
Fuck it, I'm on one
Yeah, I said I'm on one, fuck it, I'm on one
Two white cups and I got that drink
Could be purple, it could be pink
Depending on how you mix that shit
Money to be gotten and I'ma get that shit
'Cause I'm on one, I said fuck it I'm on one





(Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up)

Overall Meaning

In Lil’ Wayne’s song “I’m On One,” he expresses his hedonistic lifestyle and how he wants to enjoy it to the maximum. The song talks about his background and how he worked hard to get to his current position, but he is not done yet. He talks about how he is still working hard to make more money because that is all that he cares about. At the same time, he is enjoying his life to the fullest, partying and consuming drugs and alcohol until he is completely lost.


The lyrics suggest that Lil’ Wayne has no regard for anyone or anything except himself and his money. He talks about how he is young and still getting older, so he has to take advantage of life while he still can. He repeats the phrase “I’m on one,” which can mean he is high or feeling euphoric. At the same time, he also seems to be trying to convince himself that he is happy and successful, but there is a hint of emptiness in his pursuit of hedonistic pleasures. He also talks about how he is facing allegations and rumors, but he does not care about them because he is focused on getting more money.


Overall, “I’m On One” is a song that represents Lil’ Wayne’s lifestyle and his perception of what his success means. The song’s beat is dreamy and slow, complementing the lyrics’ relaxed and hedonistic vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

(Get 'em up) I'm on one
I'm in the mood to party


(Get 'em up) Fuck it I'm on one
I don't care, I'm still in the mood to party


(Get 'em up) I said I'm on one, DJ Khaled uh
I'm announcing my party mood to DJ Khaled


I'm getting so throwed
I'm getting really intoxicated


I ain't work this hard since I was eighteen
I haven't put this much effort into something since I was eighteen


Apologize if I say, anything I don't mean
I'm sorry if I say something I don't really mean


Like whats up with your best friend?
What's going on with your best friend?


We could all have some fun, believe me
We could all party together


And whats up with these new niggas?
What's going on with these new guys?


And why they think it all comes so easy
Why do they think success comes so easily?


But get it while you here boy
Take advantage of your opportunities while you still can


'Cause all that hype don't feel the same next year boy
The excitement and attention won't last forever


Yeah and I'll be right here in my spot
I'll still be around, doing my thing


With a little more cash than I already got
I'll still be making money


Trippin' off you 'cause you had your shot
I'm amazed at how you squandered your opportunity


With my skin tanned and my hair long
I'm tan and my hair is long


And my fans who been so patient,
My loyal fans who have been waiting for new music


Me and forty back to work but we still smell like a vacation
I'm back to work with my team, but we still have a relaxed vibe


Hate the rumors, hate your bullshit
I don't like the gossip or lies people spread


Hate these fucking allegations,
I hate these false accusations


I'm just feeling like the throne is for the taking, watch me take it
I feel like I can take over the hip-hop world and I'm going to prove it


All I care about is money and the city that I'm from
My top priorities are making money and representing my hometown


I'ma sip until I feel it, I'ma smoke it till it's done
I'm going to keep drinking and smoking until I'm satisfied


And I don't really give a fuck, and my excuse is that I'm young
I don't care what people think, and I blame it on my youth


And I'm only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya I'm on one, yeah,
I'm only getting older, so people should know that I'm still partying


Two white cups and I got that drink
I have two cups of a purple, possibly alcoholic drink


Could be purple, it could be pink
The color of my drink can vary


Depending on how you mix that shit
The color of the drink depends on how it's mixed


Money to be gotten and I'ma get that shit
There's money to be made, and I'm going to make it


Cause I'm on one, I said fuck it I'm on one
My party mood is still going strong


I'm burning purple flowers
I'm smoking a type of marijuana that burns with a purple color


It's burning my chest
The marijuana smoke is irritating my throat and lungs


I bury the most cash and burning the rest
I'm hiding most of my money and burning the rest


Walking on the clouds, suspended in thin air
I feel like I'm walking on clouds, in a state of euphoria


Do ones beneath me recognize the red bottoms I wear
Do the people below me notice the expensive, red-soled shoes I'm wearing?


Burner in the belt
I have a firearm concealed in my waistband


Move the kids to the hills (Boss)
I'm moving my associates, or possibly my family, to a safer area


Bend shawty on the sink, do it for the thrill
I'm having sex with a woman on a sink, for the excitement of it


Kiss you on ya neck and tell ya everything is great
I'm reassuring my partner and trying to be romantic


Even though I'm out on bond I might be facin' eight's
I'm currently out on bail, but I may be facing 8 years in prison


Still running with the same niggas 'til the death of me
I'm loyal to my friends and will stick with them until the end


Ever seen a million cash, gotta count it carefully
Have you ever seen a million dollars in cash? You have to count it carefully


Ever made love to the woman of your dreams
Have you ever had sex with the woman of your dreams?


In a room full of money out in London as she screams
In a room filled with money, in London, while she moans in pleasure


Baby, I could take it there
I can take you to great heights, sexually or financially


Call Marc Jacobs personally to make a pair
I'll contact famous designer Marc Jacobs directly to request a specific shoe


So yeah, we on one, the feeling ain't fair (Khaled)
We're in a great mood and it's not fair to others who aren't


And it's double M G until I get the chair
I'm with my music group, Maybach Music, until the end


I walk around the club,
I'm walking through the club


fuck everybody
I don't care about anyone else in the club


And all my niggas got that Heat I feel like Pat Riley
All my guys have guns, and I feel like basketball coach Pat Riley, who coached a team called the Heat


Yeah, too much money, ain't enough money
I have a lot of money, but it's never enough


You know the feds listening,
We are being monitored by law enforcement


nigga what money?
What money are you talking about?


I'm a made nigga
I'm an experienced criminal, with money and status


I should dust something
I should commit a crime


You niggas on the bench
You guys are not in the game


Like the bus coming
You're waiting for an opportunity that may never come


Huh, ain't nothing sweet but the swishas
Nothing is easy except smoking cigars


I'm focused might aswell say cheese for the pictures
I'm very focused, and I'll even smile for photos


Oh, I'm about to go Andre the Giant
I'm about to go crazy like wrestler Andre the Giant


You a sell out, but I ain't buying
You're not loyal, but I'll still stick with my group


Chopper dissect a nigga like science
I'll use my firearm to kill someone


Put an end to the world like Mayans
I'll do something destructive, like the Mayans supposedly predicted


It's a celebration bitches, Mazel Tov
This is a joyous occasion, congratulations


It's a slim chance I fall, olive oil
I have a good chance of succeeding, like a slippery substance such as olive oil


Tunechi be the name, don't ask me how I got it
Tunechi is my nickname, don't ask how I got it


I'm killin' these hoes I swear I'm tryna stop the violence
I'm having sex with lots of women, but I want to stop violence in the world


And I'm only getting older so somebody shoulda told ya I'm on one yeah,
I'm still partying and living my life, even as I get older


'Cause I'm on one, I said fuck it I'm on one
I'm still in a party mood


(Get 'em up, get 'em up, get 'em up)
Encouraging people to put their hands up, possibly to dance or cheer




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Khaled Bin Abdul Khaled, Nikhil Shanker Seetharam, Dwayne Michael Carter, William Leonard Roberts, Tyler Matthew Carl Williams

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