Believe Me
Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Yeah, I'm the only one that get the job done (job done)
I don't know a nigga that can cover for me (cover for me)
Yeah, got some game from my days
So she might say she love me
She don't love me like she say she love me
Believe me, believe me (believe me)
I'm that nigga, boy they love me in the streets (in the streets)
I'm not tryna find nobody else to beat (else to beat)
I'm the one they come to see because they all
Believe me

Yea,
Rip
Rip, rip
It's been me and Young Tune off the rip
That's the man that put me in this shit
If a nigga fuck with him, I'll put him down quick
Got a verse for anybody wanna talk about the clique
I've been takin' shit light, you don't wanna hear me trip
God damn, do y'all really know who you fuckin' with?
Yeah, I mean you can't blame me for wonderin'
Doesn't matter, could be winter or the summer
On the road, I do One Direction numbers, I don't fuckin' miss
Yeah, Stunna and Mack know
When Wayne was gone for eight months
We put this thing up on our back
And I was snappin' off on every single track though
Collect call from the boss like where we at though
I was like, "Hah, it's our time, nigga"
He left Rikers in a Phantom, that's my nigga
And I've been rockin' with the team, Tha Carter IX
And we YMCMB, waitin' on somebody to try us, nigga
Yeah

Yeah, I'm the only one that get the job done (job done)
I don't know a nigga that can cover for me (cover for me)
Yeah, got some game from my days
So she might say she love me
She don't love me like she say she love me
Believe me, believe me (believe me)
I'm that nigga, boy they love me in the streets (in the streets)
I'm not tryna find nobody else to beat (else to beat)
I'm the one they come to see because they all
Believe me

Lord knows I'll murk one of these niggas, yeah
His and hers Ferraris, nigga
One for me, one for my daughter, nigga
Waitin' for someone to test me like a Harvard nigga
I tote a 223, two Michael Jordans, nigga
Come on, fight these shell cases like a lawyer, nigga
Find out where you stay, and act like we found some oil, nigga
Out of duct tape so when he prayin', I ignore the nigga
All I gotta say is sayonara, nigga
Drop dead gorgeous but the bitch ain't dyin' for a nigga
Where the real queens at? Shout out Capone and Noreaga
We can shoot it out and see who live to tell the story later
Diamonds in my Rollie face, cannot be exfoliated
They think I'm associated, I'm the one that orchestrated
Yayo get her ass whipped, whip that ass like horses racin'
Ain't 'bout what you walk away from, it's 'bout what you walk away with
Dead Presidents, them coffins vacant, I must be doin' somethin'

Yeah, I'm the only one that get the job done (job done)
I don't know a nigga that can cover for me (cover for me)
Yeah, got some game from my days
So she might say she love me
She don't love me like she say she love me
Believe me (believe me) believe me (believe me)
I'm that nigga, boy they love me in the streets (in the streets)
I'm not tryna find nobody else to beat (else to beat)
I'm the one they come to see because they all
Believe me

Rip, rip nigga
Rip

Had to get it poppin' off the rip
Rich young nigga that ain't never had to trick
Slim Thug flow but you know I like 'em thick
If she get a job at DOA, I drop her off a tip
I had to get it poppin' off the rip
I'm the one they tell ya been reppin' in the 6
Come into the city and ya niggas get to trippin'?
We'll take ya to the Scarborough Bluff and drop you off a cliff
Well damn, just be happy for the man
Nirvana, Coldplay nigga got bands
Ink from the money got it all over my hands
Goin' out to Houston spendin' all of my advance
V Live just took me for a cheque
"Drake you know I love you, you just took me outta debt"
Yes right now you are lookin' at the best
Mothafuck award shows and mothafuck the press like that!

Mothafuck the rest
When they jumped off the porch, I was stumblin' up the steps
I'd give what I collect before I give up my connect
It'd be a cold day in Hell, icicles made of sweat, one finger,
Slidin' 'cross my neck
Niggas know what that mean like they deaf
Nigga I'll fire this nina like it's her first day
On the job and the bitch overslept
Tune stay humble, nigga I'm a king
Need a horn and a drumroll
They throw mothafuckin' roses at my feet, nigga
I don't step on one rose, yeah
I'm the only one that get the job done
I don't know a nigga that can cover for me
Tape a couple kilos to the bitch stomach
She look like she got a bun in the oven from me
Preheat, believe me
All you gotta do is pay me every week
I had these bitches havin' babies every week
I'm the nigga, see me skatin' in the streets, gone





Rip, rip nigga

Overall Meaning

In Lil Wayne's song "Believe Me," he is bragging about his success and position in the rap game. Wayne asserts himself as a force to be reckoned with, claiming that he is the only one who can get the job done and that no one can cover for him. He also boasts about his influence on his fans, who love him in the streets. Wayne references Young Tune, who put him in the rap game, and notes that when he was in jail, his team had to put the label on their back. The song has a confrontational tone, as Wayne warns anyone who might test him that he will not hesitate to put them down. The lyrics are peppered with violent imagery, such as Wayne threatening to "murk one of these n****s" and finding "oil" at his enemy's house; he also references "shell cases like a lawyer," suggesting he's willing to use his legal proficiency to his advantage.


One interesting fact about "Believe Me" is that it features Canadian rapper and singer Drake in the background vocals. Another is that the song was produced by Boi-1da and Vinylz. This song was released in May 2014 and became a hit in the hip-hop and rap circles. "Believe Me" also entered the Billboard Top 40, peaking at number 26. Lil Wayne performed the song live on various occasions, including at the BET Awards in 2014, where he performed it with Drake. Another interesting fact is that Lil Wayne revisits some themes and motifs from his previous songs. For instance, Wayne frequently referenced his association with the number nine on Tha Carter III, and he continues this on "Believe Me" with the line "Tha Carter IX."


Overall, "Believe Me" represents Lil Wayne's confidence and dominance in the rap game, cementing his position as a fierce competitor. The confrontational and violent imagery in the lyrics emphasize Wayne's resilience and tenacity against his peers in the industry.


Chords (if known): Unfortunately, the chords for "Believe Me" are not available.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I'm the only one that get the job done (job done)
I am the only one who can accomplish the task successfully.


I don't know a nigga that can cover for me (cover for me)
I don't know anyone who can take on my responsibilities or protect me.


Yeah, got some game from my days
I acquired valuable knowledge and skills from my past experiences.


So she might say she love me
She may claim to love me.


She don't love me like she say she love me
However, her love for me is not genuine.


Believe me, believe me (believe me)
Trust me, trust me.


I'm that nigga, boy they love me in the streets (in the streets)
I am popular and well-liked by people in the community.


I'm not tryna find nobody else to beat (else to beat)
I am not looking for anyone else to surpass or defeat.


I'm the one they come to see because they all
People come to see me because they all


Believe me
trust and have faith in me.


Rip
Rest in peace.


It's been me and Young Tune off the rip
From the beginning, it has been me and Young Tune (another rapper).


That's the man that put me in this shit
He is the person responsible for getting me involved in this dangerous lifestyle.


If a nigga fuck with him, I'll put him down quick
If anyone messes with him, I will take care of them swiftly.


Got a verse for anybody wanna talk about the clique
I have a rap verse ready for anyone who wants to speak negatively about our group.


I've been takin' shit light, you don't wanna hear me trip
I have been handling situations calmly, but you don't want to witness me losing control.


God damn, do y'all really know who you fuckin' with?
You all should truly understand the level of danger you are getting involved with.


Yeah, I mean you can't blame me for wonderin'
Yes, it's understandable that I am curious.


Doesn't matter, could be winter or the summer
It doesn't matter if it's winter or summer.


On the road, I do One Direction numbers, I don't fuckin' miss
While on tour, I achieve the same level of success as the boy band One Direction, and I never fail.


Yeah, Stunna and Mack know
Birdman and Mack Maine have knowledge of this.


When Wayne was gone for eight months
When Lil Wayne was absent for eight months


We put this thing up on our back
We carried the weight of the situation.


And I was snappin' off on every single track though
I was delivering impressive performances on every song.


Collect call from the boss like where we at though
I received a phone call from the boss asking about our whereabouts.


I was like, 'Hah, it's our time, nigga'
I confidently responded, 'Hah, it's our moment, my friend.'


He left Rikers in a Phantom, that's my nigga
He exited Rikers Island prison in a luxury Rolls-Royce Phantom, and he is a close friend of mine.


And I've been rockin' with the team, Tha Carter IX
I have been supporting the team and working on the ninth installment of the 'Tha Carter' album series.


And we YMCMB, waitin' on somebody to try us, nigga
We are part of the Young Money Cash Money Billionaires (YMCMB) collective, and we are ready for someone to test us.


Lord knows I'll murk one of these niggas, yeah
I am willing to eliminate one of these individuals, and God knows it.


His and hers Ferraris, nigga
Both he and his partner have their own Ferraris.


One for me, one for my daughter, nigga
He has one Ferrari for himself and another for his daughter.


Waitin' for someone to test me like a Harvard nigga
He is anticipating someone challenging him intellectually, similar to a Harvard student.


I tote a 223, two Michael Jordans?
He carries a .223 caliber firearm, which can be interpreted as two Michael Jordan basketball jerseys numbered 23.


Come on, fight these shell cases like a lawyer, nigga
He handles shell casings from firearms expertly, like a skilled lawyer presents a case.


Find out where you stay, and act like we found some oil, nigga
They will discover the location where the person lives and act as if they have discovered a valuable resource like oil.


Out of duct tape so when he prayin', I ignore the nigga
They have run out of duct tape, so when the person prays, they disregard him.


All I gotta say is sayonara, nigga
All he has to say is goodbye to the person.


Drop dead gorgeous but the bitch ain't dyin' for a nigga
The woman may be extremely attractive, but she is not willing to sacrifice for him.


Where the real queens at? Shout out Capone and Noreaga
He is looking for genuine and loyal women. He gives a shout out to the rappers Capone and Noreaga.


We can shoot it out and see who live to tell the story later
They are willing to engage in a violent confrontation to determine who survives and can share the experience afterward.


Diamonds in my Rollie face, cannot be exfoliated
There are diamonds embedded in the face of his Rolex watch, and they cannot be removed through exfoliation.


They think I'm associated, I'm the one that orchestrated
People believe he is connected to certain events, but he is actually the one who planned and organized them.


Yayo get her ass whipped, whip that ass like horses racin'
He punishes a person named Yayo by physically assaulting them, comparing the act to whipping a horse during a race.


Ain't 'bout what you walk away from, it's 'bout what you walk away with
It is not about what you leave behind, but rather what you gain or achieve.


Dead Presidents, them coffins vacant, I must be doin' somethin'
He has stacks of money (presidents on banknotes), and there are no empty coffins because he must be doing something right.


Had to get it poppin' off the rip
He had to initiate actions and make things happen from the very beginning.


Rich young nigga that ain't never had to trick
He is a wealthy and young individual who has never needed to deceive or manipulate others.


Slim Thug flow but you know I like 'em thick
He possesses a rap flow similar to Slim Thug, and he prefers women with curvy bodies.


If she get a job at DOA, I drop her off a tip
If a woman he is involved with works at a strip club called DOA, he will give her a generous tip when dropping her off there.


I'm the one they tell ya been reppin' in the 6
He is the person who is known for representing the city (Toronto) with the '6' area code.


Come into the city and ya niggas get to trippin'?
If individuals from outside the city come in and cause trouble, conflict may arise.


We'll take ya to the Scarborough Bluff and drop you off a cliff
They will transport the person to the Scarborough Bluff (a geographical feature in Toronto) and push them off a cliff.


Well damn, just be happy for the man
Others should simply feel joy and celebrate his success.


Nirvana, Coldplay nigga got bands
He enjoys the musical genres of Nirvana and Coldplay and has a significant amount of money (band refers to currency).


Ink from the money got it all over my hands
The ink from handling money has stained his hands.


Goin' out to Houston spendin' all of my advance
He is traveling to Houston and spending all of the money he received in advance.


V Live just took me for a cheque
The strip club V Live has charged him a significant amount of money.


"Drake you know I love you, you just took me outta debt"
Drake, you have helped me overcome financial difficulties, and I am grateful for it.


Yes right now you are lookin' at the best
In this moment, you are witnessing the most talented individual.


Mothafuck award shows and mothafuck the press like that!
He doesn't care about award shows or the media's opinions.


When they jumped off the porch, I was stumblin' up the steps
When they began their journey or entered a new situation, he was still trying to figure things out.


I'd give what I collect before I give up my connect
He is willing to give away his earnings before losing his valuable connections.


It'd be a cold day in Hell, icicles made of sweat, one finger
Referring to an unlikely scenario, it would require extreme circumstances and great effort.


Slidin' 'cross my neck
The action of sliding one's finger across the neck is a gesture indicating danger or death.


Niggas know what that mean like they deaf
People understand the significance of that gesture, as if they are pretending to be deaf.


Nigga I'll fire this nina like it's her first day
He will aggressively shoot his gun as if it's the first day of work for the firearm.


On the job and the bitch overslept
The gun's performance has been delayed due to perceived laziness or negligence.


Tune stay humble, nigga I'm a king
Tune (a nickname for Lil Wayne) remains humble, but he considers himself a ruler or influential figure.


Need a horn and a drumroll
He deserves recognition and appreciation, like the sound of a horn and a drumroll.


They throw mothafuckin' roses at my feet, nigga
People present him with roses as a sign of admiration and respect.


I don't step on one rose, yeah
He takes care not to ruin or degrade the praise and support he receives.


Had to get it poppin' off the rip
He had to initiate actions and make things happen from the very beginning.


I'm the only one that get the job done (job done)
He is the only one who can accomplish the task successfully.


I don't know a nigga that can cover for me (cover for me)
He doesn't know anyone who can take on his responsibilities or protect him.


Yeah, got some game from my days
He acquired valuable knowledge and skills from his past experiences.


So she might say she love me
A woman may claim to love him.


She don't love me like she say she love me
However, her love for him is not genuine.


Believe me (believe me) believe me (believe me)
Trust me, trust me.


I'm that nigga, boy they love me in the streets (in the streets)
He is a highly respected and popular figure in the community.


I'm not tryna find nobody else to beat (else to beat)
He is not actively seeking out someone else to surpass or defeat.


I'm the one they come to see because they all
People come to see him because they all


Believe me
trust and have faith in him.


Rip, rip nigga
Rest in peace, rest in peace.




Lyrics Β© THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANDERSON HERNANDEZ, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM, DWAYNE CARTER, MATTHEW JEHU SAMUELS

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