Wishmaster
Lil Ugly Mane Lyrics


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Don't you wish you could be me, bitch?

Don't you wish you could be me?

Turn me up some, 665 plus one
I'm entitled to my money like a trust fund
Come up off the dubs, let me touch one
Drops on every corner like the way the city bus runs
You know that I'mma act a hooligan and lick shots in unison
With crews of hooligans until you're left with fewer friends
Catch me on the news, being in the view, wearing your jewels
Saying "I saw it all, but I don't know who the shooter is"
I revel in the infamy, Count made the symphony
You can't fucks with it, then you really not a friend of me
Bullet hits your neck, travels all through your extremities
Make me feel sad, knowing murder not the remedy
But that's the way it be on the block
Braveheart, stay sharp before you run out of clock
Cause there's no halfsteppin', you're either in or you're not
And with the way the lips black, you're either kin or the cops, bitch

Don't you wish you could be me?

So what's the drill, kiddo, Ay yo, the black talon separates
The breeze like a whistle shootin' flame out to nab you
Call the whip Zippo, Leave you crippled
We could do it in the park or after dark at the cribbo
So let's invest it, roll around in suits double-breasted
Whips foreign and domestic, bubble-butted shorty's big-chested
Blessed on the mic majestic
I keep it so filthy that the mic septic
We'll throw hands, golden gloves, I got the marvelous molly-whop
The way I lick shots, I call it double-barrelled lollipops
Ugly blow spots just like a molotov
And I'mma stay rich 'til the fuckin' coffin drops
Ay yo, I walk around with mostly large rifles for survival
Cause death walks hand-in-hand with (????)

Bitch, give me my mothafuckin' money, bitch!
Don't you wish you could be me, bitch?

Don't you wish you could be me?




Ha, yeah, Mista Thug Isolation
Don't you wish you could be me punk? Ho?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Wishmaster" by Lil Ugly Mane is a straightforward assertion to the listener that they cannot match up to his level of success. The rapper boasts about his rockstar lifestyle while warning others not to cross him or they'd face dire consequences. The line "Turn me up some, 665 plus one" references the frequency of the AM station that broadcasts Coast to Coast AM, a radio show that features guests speaking on paranormal phenomena. The lyrics go on to describe the dangers of the streets and life as a gangster, claiming that death is always lurking. Ugly Mane acknowledges that murder is not the ideal solution to problems, but that is just the way it is in the streets.


The second verse speaks of Ugly Mane's superior skills on the microphone, describing his ability to rap dirty and raw. The verse also hints at Ugly Mane's propensity for violence, referencing large rifles and lethal weapons. The chorus repeats the line "Don't you wish you could be me?" possibly as a taunt to people who doubted his abilities in the past.


Overall, "Wishmaster" is a song that speaks to the rough life of a gangster who has climbed to the top and now has everything he desires. But even with all the wealth accumulated, the rapper knows that danger is always present, and sometimes, the only way to survive is through violence.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't you wish you could be me, bitch?
The singer is asserting his power and dominance over another person by asking them if they wish they could be him.


Turn me up some, 665 plus one
The singer is requesting that his music be amplified, specifically asking for the volume level of 665 plus one, which is likely a reference to the demonic number 666.


I'm entitled to my money like a trust fund
The singer believes that he has a right to his earnings, similar to someone who has inherited money from their family through a trust fund.


Come up off the dubs, let me touch one
The singer is demanding that someone give him a twenty-dollar bill, which is commonly referred to as a dub, and refers to it as 'touching' one.


Drops on every corner like the way the city bus runs
The singer is referencing drug deals, which he suggests are as commonplace in his community as buses are on city streets and corners.


You know that I'mma act a hooligan and lick shots in unison
The singer indicates that he is known for his criminal behavior, such as firing a weapon or pistol, in coordination with others.


With crews of hooligans until you're left with fewer friends
The singer suggests that he has a group of criminal associates who are willing to commit violent or illegal acts with him and will cause the people he associates with to lose friends in the process.


Catch me on the news, being in the view, wearing your jewels
The singer brags about being featured on television news programs while wearing his victim's jewelry.


Saying "I saw it all, but I don't know who the shooter is"
The singer is taunting his victim, implying that he will deny any involvement in the crime if the police ask him about it.


I revel in the infamy, Count made the symphony
The singer is saying that he enjoys his notoriety and that his criminal acts are an orchestration that involves many people.


You can't fucks with it, then you really not a friend of me
The singer states that if someone cannot handle or keep up with his dangerous and lawless behavior, that person cannot be considered his friend.


Bullet hits your neck, travels all through your extremities
The singer describes the damage a bullet can cause and how it can travel throughout their body if it hits them in the neck.


Make me feel sad, knowing murder not the remedy
The singer expresses sadness or regret about killing someone, although it does not change the situation.


But that's the way it be on the block
The singer suggests that violence and murder are a part of daily life in his neighborhood and are regarded as commonplace.


Braveheart, stay sharp before you run out of clock
The singer is urging someone to stay alert and prepared for danger, as time is running out, and one's life may be in danger.


Cause there's no halfsteppin', you're either in or you're not
The singer implies that a person must be fully committed to the gang or community lifestyle, as there is no in-between.


And with the way the lips black, you're either kin or the cops, bitch
The singer suggests that a person can tell if someone is truly part of the gang or likely to report them to the police by examining the person's lips and facial expression.


So what's the drill, kiddo, Ay yo, the black talon separates
The singer is addressing someone and asking about the plan or strategy for committing a crime. He references the black talon bullet, which is designed to cause as much damage as possible.


The breeze like a whistle shootin' flame out to nab you
The singer describes the power and impact of the black talon bullet, which he suggests is like a whistle blowing with a fierce gust of wind that surrounds the victim.


Call the whip Zippo, Leave you crippled
The singer suggests that he will use a car, referred to as a whip, to attack or harm someone, leaving them injured or disabled.


We could do it in the park or after dark at the cribbo
The singer suggests that they can commit a crime in an open, public place such as a park, or privately at his or someone else's home.


So let's invest it, roll around in suits double-breasted
The singer suggests that they will use their illegal earnings to dress up in expensive clothing, specifically in double-breasted suits, to show off their wealth.


Whips foreign and domestic, bubble-butted shorty's big-chested
The singer describes the cars they will purchase, which will be both foreign and US-made, and the women they will pursue, who are curvy, attractive, and well-endowed.


Blessed on the mic majestic
The singer boasts of his own lyrical abilities, suggesting that he is divinely inspired or favored.


I keep it so filthy that the mic septic
The singer suggests that his rhymes are so dirty that they contaminate the microphone itself.


We'll throw hands, golden gloves, I got the marvelous molly-whop
The singer suggests that he is skilled at fighting with his fists, specifically referencing the Golden Gloves boxing competition, and that he will hit his opponent hard enough to dazzle them, resulting in a 'marvelous molly-whop.'


The way I lick shots, I call it double-barrelled lollipops
The singer describes how he shoots guns, likening the action to a lollipop being consumed, specifically using two guns simultaneously.


Ugly blow spots just like a molotov
The singer suggests that he causes physical damage, like the explosion caused by a Molotov cocktail that results in burns and deformities.


And I'mma stay rich 'til the fuckin' coffin drops
The singer implies that he will accumulate wealth throughout his life, even until the day he dies.


Ay yo, I walk around with mostly large rifles for survival
The singer suggests that he carries a lot of guns, specifically large rifles as a means of self-defense.


Cause death walks hand-in-hand with (????)
The singer suggests that death is a constant companion in his life, although he does not explicitly say what thing or element is associated with it.


Bitch, give me my mothafuckin' money, bitch!
The singer is demanding payment or compensation from someone, using strong language to assert himself.


Ha, yeah, Mista Thug Isolation
The singer is referencing one of his own albums, Mista Thug Isolation.


Don't you wish you could be me punk? Ho?
The singer is repeating the same assertion that he made at the beginning of the song and adding derogatory terms like punk and ho to insult others who might envy him.




Writer(s): lil ugly mane

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