Background
Lil' cuete is from Inglewood, California. He colaborates wit… Read Full Bio ↴Background
Lil' cuete is from Inglewood, California. He colaborates with LA hip-hop scene. He represent Surenos. Realesed 4 Albums between 2006-now. Lil Cuete was born in 1984 into a gang infested district of west Los Angeles. His Family is a 3rd generation Chicano and his grandfather (the original Cuetero) and his uncle (Mr. Cuete) have handed down his legacy as a Lil Cuete in his varrio. The hard knock streets of L.A. are where Lil Cuete learned to survive and rise above gang violence through his music. With 4 LP's to his credit, since 17 years old, Lil Cuete has built up a loyal following of fans who understand street life because they live it. Lil Cuete is a big influence to many young rappers and to fans worldwide !

Growing up
Born : may 07 , 1986
Hometown / Birthplace : west - side Inglewood!
Growing up for Lil Cuete was hard . When he was just 7 years old he was already experiencing the gangster
life . His mother , father , grandfather , uncle , and brother were also affiliated in the sureno gangster life . Which was a bad example for Lil Cuete growing up . As you can see , thats where he got his acts of being a gangster ; his family . Lil Cuete grew up on a tough neighborhood ! The fact of an 8 year old going through his first drive - by was really tramatizing for him ! Lil Cuete was a strong little boy though . He's seen it all ; dead bodies , shootings , stabbing , rapping , etc .

Going straight to the top
Soon after he was 17 years old , Lil Cuete got his first record label with his formie homeboy chatto , chicano rappers industry . Cuete created his first album "still walkin " that album sold to an amount of 1.73 million dollars . Soon after people started hearing Lil Cuetes music and name , many record labels came in the picture . Lil Cuete decided to say with chicano industry . He soon after released his third album "walk with me " and got as many hits as the first 2 albums!! Lil Cuete is still coming out wit some new shit so stay tuned !

Commercial Success
Around his neighborhood , Lil Cuete , as he called him self then began building a reputation of becoming a famous , well - known chicano rapper . After many rappers and R & B artists heard of Lil Cuete , they started to ask hi to be the featuring artist in their next song . Such as , Mary j . Blige , Aaliyah , Tupac Shakur , Eazy - E, James Booker , and even the one and only Biggie Smalls ! ( his inspiration rapper ) He soon came out with many songs with all the artists listed BOVE .

Troubled times
However success and wealth hardly brought Lil Cuete peace . His biggest influence brought hime peace , his grandmother . Wgen his grandmother passes away , Lil Cuete just couldnt belive it , but to this very day Lil Cuete's inspiration is still his grandmother , in his eyes

Do It My Own Way
Lil Cuete Lyrics

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This One Is Dedicated To All Of My Familia My Kids And Their Mother My Mother
And My Father My Grandmother My Cousins My Uncles My Tia My Nieces
And My Nephews

My Life Has Been Filled With So Many Hards Times Without My Family I Dont Kno How I
Would Survive And This Ones For My Mom Always Been There For Her
Son She Would Hide Me From The Law If I Was On The Run And This Ones For My Dad He
Always Gets The Job Done He Puts Clothes On My Back And Food For Everyone And

This Ones For My Grandmother And Grandfather That Past On Even Though Your Gone
Your Memory Lives On They Say Who Can You Trust When You Cant Trust Your
Own Family I Trust My Family With My Life And Yet Im Proud To Be Who I Am And I Aint
Got Nothin But Love For My Cousins And Uncles And All Of The Above I Love You So Much
Cause The Love You Show Me I Could Never Pay You Back All The Things You Gave Me
And I Never Say All The Things I Should Say So I'll Say Them Rite Now But I'll Do It In My
Own Way

You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons
For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You
You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons
For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You

The Memories We Have No One Can Take Away And The Memories Of Those We Have
That Passed Away Visions Of Me Reuniting In A Better Place It Makes Me Happy And
Brings A Smile To My Face To All My Family I Wish You The Best And Please Dont Cry
For Me When I'm Late To Rest I Had To Go On A Little Trip But Nuh Uh Dont Cry Alot Its Just
For A Little Bit Watch Over Your Kids And Watch Over Mine Too I'm Sorry If I Havent
Told You But I Love You Keep Doing What You Do Dont Get Brought Down No One
Listen To Your Little Brother Ese I'm Your Only One I Love You So Much Cause The Love
You Show Me I Could Never Pay You Back All The Things You Gave Me
And I Never Say All The Things I Should Say So I'll Say Them Rite Now But I'll Do It In My
Own Way

You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons
For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You
You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons
For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You

This Last Verse Is Dedicated To My Little Sister I Love You So Much And I'll Always Be
Here Watching Over You For When Ever You Need Me

I Will Give Up My Life Before I Let Anyone Hurt You It Sounds Good To Say But I
Know Its True Too And If You Stop To Think I Know You Will Say The Same Too I Would
Spend Eternal Life In Hell If I Could Save You I Cant Explain The Feeling I Get When Im
Around You God Sent You Down Im So Glad That I Found You I Couldnt Loose You I
Rather You Loose Me Because If I Lost You My Mind I Would Be Loosing
I Love You So Much Cause The Love You Show Me I Could Never Pay You Back
All The Things You Gave Me And I Never Say All The Things I Should Say So
I'll Say Them Rite Now But I'll Do It In My Own Way

You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons
For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You
You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons

For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You
And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You

Overall Meaning

The song "Do It My Own Way" by Lil Cuete is a heartfelt dedication to the love and support of his family. The lyrics express his gratitude towards his mother, father, grandmother, and extended family for always having his back and supporting him through difficult times. Lil Cuete recognizes that his family has played a significant role in molding him into the person he is today and will always be there for him, no matter what.

Lil Cuete acknowledges that his family is not perfect and that they have their own struggles and challenges. However, he trusts his family with his life and is proud to be a part of their dynamic. He expresses remorse for not saying all the things he should have said to his family but does it in his unique way through this song.

The last verse of the song is dedicated to his little sister, and Lil Cuete expresses his love and devotion towards her. He promises to always be there for her and protect her from any harm. The lyrics of this song highlight the importance of family and the impact they have on our lives, both positive and negative.

Line by Line Meaning

This One Is Dedicated To All Of My Familia My Kids And Their Mother My Mother And My Father My Grandmother My Cousins My Uncles My Tia My Nieces And My Nephews
I want to dedicate this song to all my family members including my kids, their mother, my mother, father, grandmother, cousins, uncles, aunts, nieces, and nephews.

My Life Has Been Filled With So Many Hards Times Without My Family I Dont Kno How I Would Survive And This Ones For My Mom Always Been There For Her Son She Would Hide Me From The Law If I Was On The Run And This Ones For My Dad He Always Gets The Job Done He Puts Clothes On My Back And Food For Everyone And This Ones For My Grandmother And Grandfather That Past On Even Though Your Gone Your Memory Lives On
My life has been filled with hard times, but my family has always been there to help me survive. This song is for my mom who was always there for me, even when I was on the run from the law. It's also for my dad who always provided for us, and for my grandmother and grandfather who have passed away but their memory lives on.

They Say Who Can You Trust When You Cant Trust Your Own Family I Trust My Family With My Life And Yet Im Proud To Be Who I Am And I Aint Got Nothin But Love For My Cousins And Uncles And All Of The Above I Love You So Much Cause The Love You Show Me I Could Never Pay You Back All The Things You Gave Me And I Never Say All The Things I Should Say So I'll Say Them Rite Now But I'll Do It In My Own Way
People say you can't trust your family, but I trust mine with my life. I'm proud of who I am and I love my cousins, uncles, and all of my family members. I could never repay the love they have shown me and the things they have given me. I want to say all the things I should say now, but I'll do it in my own way.

You've Always Had My Back Even When I Was Wrong Theres So Many Reasons For Why Im Making This Song But The Number One Is Your My Family And I Love You And One More Thing Im Always Thinking Of You
My family has always had my back, even when I was wrong. There are many reasons why I'm making this song, but the number one reason is to tell you that I love you and I'm always thinking of you.

The Memories We Have No One Can Take Away And The Memories Of Those We Have That Passed Away Visions Of Me Reuniting In A Better Place It Makes Me Happy And Brings A Smile To My Face To All My Family I Wish You The Best And Please Dont Cry For Me When I'm Late To Rest
The memories we have with our family are precious and no one can take them away. I have visions of reuniting with those family members who have passed away and it brings me happiness. I wish the best for all my family members and I don't want them to cry for me when I pass away.

I Had To Go On A Little Trip But Nuh Uh Dont Cry Alot Its Just For A Little Bit Watch Over Your Kids And Watch Over Mine Too I'm Sorry If I Havent Told You But I Love You Keep Doing What You Do Dont Get Brought Down No One Listen To Your Little Brother Ese I'm Your Only One
I had to go on a little trip, but I don't want my family to cry a lot. It's just for a little bit. Please watch over your kids and mine too. I'm sorry if I haven't told you, but I love you. Keep doing what you're doing and don't get brought down by anyone. Listen to your little brother because I'm your only one.

This Last Verse Is Dedicated To My Little Sister I Love You So Much And I'll Always Be Here Watching Over You For When Ever You Need Me
The last verse is dedicated to my little sister. I love you so much and I'll always be here watching over you whenever you need me.

I Will Give Up My Life Before I Let Anyone Hurt You It Sounds Good To Say But I Know Its True Too And If You Stop To Think I Know You Will Say The Same Too I Would Spend Eternal Life In Hell If I Could Save You I Cant Explain The Feeling I Get When Im Around You God Sent You Down Im So Glad That I Found You I Couldnt Loose You I Rather You Loose Me Because If I Lost You My Mind I Would Be Loosing
I will do anything to protect my family, even if it means giving up my life. I know it sounds good to say, but I truly mean it. If you stop to think, you would say the same too. I would even spend an eternity in hell if it meant saving you. I can't explain the feeling I get when I'm around you. God sent you down to me and I'm so glad that I found you. I couldn't bear to lose you. I would rather lose myself than lose you because if I lost you, I would lose my mind.

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