Used To
Lil' Wayne Lyrics


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I used to smoke to get high, now I smoke to get vibes
I used to tote the semi, I still tote the semi
I used to walk a thin line, now I'm walking chin high
I used to fuck and get tired, now I fuck her ten times
She used to make me dick rise, now she make me ribeyes
She used to make me six-nine, now she make her friend try
She used to make me love her, now she make me realize
It's money over bitches 'til the day I dizz-ie
Keep it on the East Side, keep it on the B-side
I feel like Ivan Drago, if he dies, he dies

Find out where he reside and find out where he hide
Run up in that bitch like, "Hey!" pop-pop-pop, peace sign
Percocet, Promethazine, you can call me P-Rod
Taking shots at my team, you must be getting senile
You goin' at my slime then you're going at me, slime
Your blood all over the scene, it look like red cheap wine
I'm smoking on a key lime, you look like tea time
Look like honey to my beehive, I close your sweet eyes
Shoot ya in ya head, give ya ass three eyes
And you still ain't seen a fucking thing until you C5
I remember you, I was never into you
I tell my shooters, shoot you and whoever resemble you
And every member who had been a friend of you or kin to you
They in it too, and bitches too, they mention you, they dentures loose
Run up in a nigga house, pistol in that nigga mouth
Safe code now nigga, cough it up or spit it out
Oh my God I'm flipping out, flipping out then dipping out
I tried to turn the fuckin' page, oh my God, I ripped it out

I used to smoke to get high, now I smoke to get vibes
I used to tote the semi, I still tote the semi
Keep it on the East Side, keep it on the B-side
I feel like Ivan Drago, lil' bitch, and if he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
Yeah, run up in that nigga house, pistol in that nigga mouth
But he be talking out his ass, what is all that shit about?

I used to know you niggas, I don't know you niggas
I just ignore you niggas, I don't bro you niggas
But my bros will smoke you niggas, like we grow you niggas
Kill your hoe too nigga, and your go-to niggas
I've been riding 'round the city with the safety off
Glock nine and it's pretty like a baby doll
You niggas bitches and it's pissing all the ladies off
My finger sitting on the trigger like a La-Z-Boy
If there's beef, I'm in the kitchen with the apron on
Put his words on the plate, that nigga ate 'em all
And I ain't wit' the talking, but damn now he talking
Nigga spilled the beans, damn, now it's coffee
Looking for your pussy ass like I got a warrant
I throw on a ski mask, that's a private party
Bullets jumping off your ass like they shock absorbent
Rock your bells, LL, nigga locked and loaded

I used to smoke to get high now I smoke to get vibes
I used to tote the semi, I still tote the semi
Keep it on the East Side, keep it on the beast side
I feel like Ivan Drago lil bitch, and if he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
Yeah run up in that nigga house, pistol in that nigga mouth
But he be talking out his ass, what is all that shit about?

I used to smoke to get high, now I smoke to get vibes
Used to tote the semi, I still tote the semi
Keep it on the East Side, keep it on the B-side
I feel like Ivan Drago lil bitch, and if he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
If he dies, he dies
Yeah, run up in that nigga house, pistol in that nigga mouth
But he be talking out his ass, what is all that shit about?

Mulah, baby
And you still ain't seen a fucking thing until you C5

I still don't know today
Was he playing with the gun or was it an accident
But still, I just don't, I
I be wanting to ask him but I never asked him outta all these years
Was that a accident or did he, or was he playing with the gun




So I never really found out about what you know
What really happened with him and that shooting

Overall Meaning

In Lil' Wayne's song Used To, he describes how he used to live his life and contrasts it with how he lives now. The opening line, "I used to smoke to get high, now I smoke to get vibes," shows how he has transitioned from using drugs for the wrong reasons and now uses them to relax and enjoy himself. He then goes on to talk about how he has matured as a person, "I used to walk a thin line, now I'm walking chin high." He also describes how his relationships have changed, he used to be more focused on sex, but now he values a deeper connection with his partner.


The chorus of the song emphasizes Lil' Wayne's tougher side, with the reference to Ivan Drago, the villain of the movie Rocky IV. This line is meant to convey that Lil' Wayne is not to be messed with and if someone comes at him, they will face consequences. In the second verse, Lil' Wayne talks about his crew and how loyal they are to him. He mentions how they will go after anyone who comes at him and their willingness to use violence to protect him if necessary.


Overall, the song's lyrics show Lil' Wayne's evolution as a person and his willingness to defend himself and his crew. The song's chorus emphasizes his toughness and the idea that he will not stand for anyone trying to challenge him.


Line by Line Meaning

I used to smoke to get high, now I smoke to get vibes
I used to smoke for the purpose of altering my consciousness, but now I smoke for the experience and mood it brings me.


I used to tote the semi, I still tote the semi
I used to carry a semi-automatic gun, and I continue to carry one for my safety and protection.


I used to walk a thin line, now I'm walking chin high
I once lived dangerously and pushed boundaries, now I walk with confidence and a sense of esteem.


I used to fuck and get tired, now I fuck her ten times
I used to have sex and become fatigued quickly, but now I can perform multiple times in one session.


She used to make me dick rise, now she make me ribeyes
She once aroused me sexually, now she satisfies me with her cooking skills.


She used to make me six-nine, now she make her friend try
She once engaged in a sexual position with me, now she suggests that her friend try it with me.


She used to make me love her, now she make me realize
She once made me fall in love with her, now she makes me see the truth about her.


It's money over bitches 'til the day I dizz-ie
I prioritize wealth and finance over the company of women, and this mindset will never change.


Keep it on the East Side, keep it on the B-side
I prefer to stay on the east side and represent it, and will keep things low-key on the B-side.


I feel like Ivan Drago, if he dies, he dies
I am like Ivan Drago from Rocky IV, and if my opponent dies during our fight, so be it.


Find out where he reside and find out where he hide
Locate where my target lives and where they conceal themselves to exact my revenge.


Run up in that bitch like, "Hey!" pop-pop-pop, peace sign
Enter the target's location with force and immediately open fire, then exit with ease.


Percocet, Promethazine, you can call me P-Rod
I consume Percocet and Promethazine, and you can refer to me as P-Rod.


Taking shots at my team, you must be getting senile
If you are attacking my team, you must be losing your cognitive abilities.


You goin' at my slime then you're going at me, slime
If you are targeting my close associate, you are also targeting me.


Your blood all over the scene, it look like red cheap wine
After I have dealt with you, your blood will cover the area and look like inexpensive red wine.


I'm smoking on a key lime, you look like tea time
I am smoking a type of weed called key lime, but you look like someone who enjoys tea in the afternoon.


Look like honey to my beehive, I close your sweet eyes
You are attractive to me like honey to bees, but I will shut your eyes forever.


Shoot ya in ya head, give ya ass three eyes
I will shoot you in the head, resulting in three holes, including your eyes and the exit wound.


And you still ain't seen a fucking thing until you C5
You have not seen anything yet until the release of my upcoming album, C5.


I remember you, I was never into you
I recall who you are, but I was never interested in being a part of your life.


I tell my shooters, shoot you and whoever resemble you
I instruct my hired guns to shoot you and anyone who looks like you.


And every member who had been a friend of you or kin to you
I will not spare any of your acquaintances, whether they were friends or family.


They in it too, and bitches too, they mention you, they dentures loose
Your acquaintances and even women you were involved with will also face the consequences, and they will be terrified.


Run up in a nigga house, pistol in that nigga mouth
Enter someone's home with a gun pointed at their mouth.


Safe code now nigga, cough it up or spit it out
Provide me with the code to your safe, either by willingly disclosing it or by me forcing it out of you.


Oh my God I'm flipping out, flipping out then dipping out
I become overwhelmed and panic, before quickly leaving the situation.


I tried to turn the fuckin' page, oh my God, I ripped it out
I attempted to turn a figurative page and move past something, but I failed and caused more damage.


But he be talking out his ass, what is all that shit about?
He is speaking arrogantly without any basis or reason, but I wonder what he is truly trying to accomplish.


I used to know you niggas, I don't know you niggas
I used to be familiar with you all, but I no longer recognize or associate myself with you.


I just ignore you niggas, I don't bro you niggas
I do not acknowledge or interact with you all, as you are not part of my inner circle.


But my bros will smoke you niggas, like we grow you niggas
My close associates would take pleasure in eliminating you all, as if they were cultivating and harvesting crops.


Kill your hoe too nigga, and your go-to niggas
Not only will I take out you, but also any women you are involved with and those you often turn to for support.


I've been riding 'round the city with the safety off
I have been driving around town with a firearm ready to be used.


Glock nine and it's pretty like a baby doll
I carry a Glock 9mm, which I admire for its aesthetic quality.


You niggas bitches and it's pissing all the ladies off
You are acting cowardly and it is frustrating women who expect you to stand up for yourself.


My finger sitting on the trigger like a La-Z-Boy
My finger is resting on the trigger of my gun, much like one would sit casually in a reclining chair.


If there's beef, I'm in the kitchen with the apron on
If there is any conflict or challenge to my reputation, I am prepared to handle it directly and with expertise.


Put his words on the plate, that nigga ate 'em all
I presented my opponent's words and challenges to him, which he fully accepted and engaged with.


And I ain't wit' the talking, but damn now he talking
I am not inclined to engage in verbal disputes, but my opponent has made me communicate openly.


Nigga spilled the beans, damn, now it's coffee
My opponent has revealed secret information, which is now widely known and discussed among various people.


Looking for your pussy ass like I got a warrant
I am searching for you relentlessly, much like a law enforcement officer with a warrant.


I throw on a ski mask, that's a private party
I wear a ski mask to protect my anonymity during my personal mission to find and harm my target.


Bullets jumping off your ass like they shock absorbent
Bullets will be penetrating your body, but appear to have little effect as though they are designed to absorb shock.


Rock your bells, LL, nigga locked and loaded
I am ready to launch into action and cause chaos, much like the famous rapper and actor LL Cool J.


Mulah, baby
This is a term indicating money or wealth.


And you still ain't seen a fucking thing until you C5
People have not witnessed the full extent of my talent and ability until after the release of my upcoming album, C5.


I still don't know today
Even now, I am still uncertain.


Was he playing with the gun or was it an accident
I am unsure if he was intentionally using the gun for entertainment purposes or if it was a spontaneous incident.


But still, I just don't, I
Despite my continued contemplation, I still do not know the answer.


I be wanting to ask him but I never asked him outta all these years
I have had a desire to ask him, but have never actually done so over the course of many years.


What really happened with him and that shooting
I am curious about the specifics surrounding the shooting he was involved in.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Leland Tyler Wayne, Marco Antonio Jr. Rodriguez Diaz, Rhars Mejdi

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alecia


on Lollipop

good song

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