Grew Up A Screw Up
Lil' Wayne & Young Money Lyrics


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Grew up a fuckin' screw-up
Got introduced to the game, to the game
And fuckin' blew up

I blew up before I grew up
Got introduced to the game
Now I'm at they head like crew cuts
Suit up and lace your boots up, it's war time
It's Weezy baby, no crying, no lying
These motherfuckers is slippin'
They better hold on
They trippin' like Cedric and Solange
I flow like I'm headless, no mind
I can say don't rhyme and it's gonna rhyme
I'm so fresh
I should be smacked like Dee Barnes
And you get smacked like a
Baseball by B bonds i'm to the point
I could kill a nigga with three lines
Watch this with, three, lines
We got that Tussin and blunts
Is dipped three times
We light them motherfuckers up
And get tree high
And in the game I'm manning up like Eli
RIP BI

Grew up a fuckin' screw-up
Got introduced to the game, to the game
And fuckin' blew up

Believe that i say, I say believe that
I got my nigga Tity Boi duffle bag boss
Yessir (Weezy whats happenin')

Gucci belt, Gucci glasses
Four door coupe and the roof no magic voila
So don't worry 'bout my other profession
Cause it, I send shots in the other direction
The old me the Rollie, the new me the ruby
Jacuzzi, the movies
The groupies, the two pieces
And all the animals that dearly departed
Know that my mink game is really retarted
I pumped a few packs, caught a few charges
Made a few stacks and drove a few carses
I go to the mall and buy a few closets
The rap Fernando Vargas
Got my hand on my strap aimed at my target
Duffle bag boy in some high-top Pradas
Get it, straight killin em'
I push weight and move pack
Duffle bag boys in the front
Young Money in the back

Grew up a fuckin' screw-up




Got introduced to the game, to the game
And fuckin' blew up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil' Wayne & Young Money's song "Grew Up A Screw Up" convey the story of the artists' journey from a troubled upbringing to achieving success in the music industry. The phrase "Grew up a fuckin' screw-up" refers to their troubled pasts, where they faced challenges and made mistakes. However, they were eventually introduced to the game, meaning the music industry, and their careers took off and became successful. They "fucking blew up," indicating their rapid rise to fame and fortune.


The song highlights how they overcame their difficult backgrounds and made a name for themselves. Lil' Wayne boasts about his success in the rap game, proclaiming that he blew up before growing up. He confidently asserts his status in the industry, stating that he's now at the top like a crew cut. He urges others to suit up and prepare for war, as he is a force to be reckoned with.


The lyrics also touch on Lil' Wayne's unique rap style, where he can make rhymes effortlessly even if they don't seem to make logical sense. He compares himself to headless and mindless, emphasizing his unpredictable and creative flow. He further flaunts his success and wealth, mentioning luxury brands like Gucci and highlighting his extravagant lifestyle with mentions of expensive cars, clothes, and accessories.


Overall, "Grew Up A Screw Up" showcases Lil' Wayne and Young Money's resilience and triumph over adversity, as well as their confidence in their abilities and accomplishments in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Grew up a fuckin' screw-up
I had a messed up childhood


Got introduced to the game, to the game
I was introduced to the music industry


And fuckin' blew up
And then I became very successful


I blew up before I grew up
I achieved success before maturing


Got introduced to the game
I became involved in the music industry


Now I'm at they head like crew cuts
Now I'm in charge, leading like a crew cut hairstyle


Suit up and lace your boots up, it's war time
Get ready and prepare for battle


It's Weezy baby, no crying, no lying
I'm Lil' Wayne, no complaining, no falsehoods


These motherfuckers is slippin'
These people are making mistakes


They better hold on
They should hold on tight


They trippin' like Cedric and Solange
They are acting crazy like Cedric and Solange


I flow like I'm headless, no mind
My flow is effortless, without thinking


I can say don't rhyme and it's gonna rhyme
I can say something that doesn't rhyme, but it will still rhyme


I'm so fresh
I'm incredibly stylish


I should be smacked like Dee Barnes
I deserve to be slapped like Dee Barnes did to Dr. Dre


And you get smacked like a baseball by B bonds
And you will get hit hard like a baseball hit by Barry Bonds


i'm to the point I could kill a nigga with three lines
I'm so talented, I can destroy someone with just three lines of lyrics


Watch this with, three, lines
Witness the power of these three lines


We got that Tussin and blunts
We have cough syrup and marijuana cigarettes


Is dipped three times
It is mixed heavily with drugs three times


We light them motherfuckers up
We smoke those marijuana cigarettes


And get tree high
And become very stoned


And in the game I'm manning up like Eli
And in the music industry, I'm taking charge like quarterback Eli Manning


RIP BI
Rest in peace Biggie Smalls


Believe that i say, I say believe that
I want you to truly believe what I'm saying


I got my nigga Tity Boi duffle bag boss
I have my friend Tity Boi who is a successful drug dealer


Gucci belt, Gucci glasses
I wear expensive Gucci accessories


Four door coupe and the roof no magic voila
I drive a luxurious car with a retractable roof, it's not magic, it's real


So don't worry 'bout my other profession
Don't be concerned about my illegal activities


Cause it, I send shots in the other direction
Because I retaliate against my enemies


The old me the Rollie, the new me the ruby
In the past, I wore a Rolex watch, now I wear a ruby watch


Jacuzzi, the movies
I relax in a jacuzzi, go to the movies


The groupies, the two pieces
I have female fans who are willing to sleep with me, and I wear expensive suits


And all the animals that dearly departed
And all the deceased friends I had


Know that my mink game is really retarted
They know I have an extraordinary collection of mink fur coats


I pumped a few packs, caught a few charges
I sold drugs and got arrested several times


Made a few stacks and drove a few carses
I made a lot of money and owned several cars


I go to the mall and buy a few closets
I shop for clothes and buy multiple closets to store them


The rap Fernando Vargas
I'm like the famous boxer Fernando Vargas in the rap game


Got my hand on my strap aimed at my target
I have my gun ready, aiming at my enemy


Duffle bag boy in some high-top Pradas
I wear expensive high-top Prada shoes like a drug dealer


Get it, straight killin em'
Understand, I'm incredibly successful and dominant


I push weight and move pack
I sell drugs and transport them


Duffle bag boys in the front
Drug dealers are in the front


Young Money in the back
Young Money artists are in the background supporting


Grew up a fuckin' screw-up
I had a messed up childhood


Got introduced to the game, to the game
I was introduced to the music industry


And fuckin' blew up
And then I became very successful




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@constancy999

One of his greatest songs ever ❤ Listening in 2023 😊

@dtyd0194

Talk about it!!!

@richsenyor6641

I was having a normal day until i remembered Wayne said "I can say dont rhyme and its gone rhyme"... then i busted out laughing and had to watch this asap!

@bluewetball

hahaha me too today

@kristjankeskula2546

this

@JacksonJonez

That was me just now lmao

@dropout.jake.9861

Hardest of ALL . T

@truckingwithrod2565

Same as well. Today. 7/26/2022

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@FatstashEnterprise

I blew up before i grew up! FACTS!!!

@DjLoudFooly

15 years later I’m still 🪨’n w it 🔥

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