Dedicate
Lil Wayne Lyrics


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If it wasn't for Wayne, it wouldn't be
You tatted your face
Bugatti, new boo
You screamed "Suu-Whoop"
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You bought a Bugatti, so you can flex
Most of the bad bitches your ex
Tattoos, Suu-Whoop, Bugatti, new boo
New subject, new paper, new Class, new school
New buddies, new haters, new ass, new boobs
Much later, too soon, too bad, too cool
Too hot, too lit, too high to move
Two eyes to view, but too blind to bloom
Who lied to you?
Two middle fingers that's up high to whom
It may consume, kaboom, goddamn
Who knew that I am the guru with voodoo
That sued you with to high hell
With shooters that shoot through the iron, man and see through the con man
And now he a dyin' man
I turned a goddamn into a God's Plan
Go over to diagram and get to the job man
Watch for the spycam
Sit back and watch and do not watch your watch hand
Give me some time, man
I am the bomb, man
I am gon' swim 'til I come out on dry land or on the fryin' pan
No we did not land on Plymouth Rock
But it landed on our land, now I'm just buyin' land
Back to the block where they got more rock fans
Than a fuckin' rock band under a rock, man
We need Barack, man
I do what I can to keep it solid as a you know what I'm sayin'
With some rock playin'

You tatted your face and changed the culture (you changed)
You screamed "Suu-Whoop" and them gangsters loved you (yeah, yeah)
You bought a Bugatti so you could flex (so you can flex)
And most of the bad bitches your ex

I started this shit, you just part of this shit
I'm the heart of this shit, and the heart doesn't skip
Take the heart of yo' bitch
'Cause like Bart, you a simp
And your water don't drip so your garden ain't shit
You just countin' the money, I'm drownin' in money
Like "Where the fuck is the lifeguard in this bitch?"
I go Mars in this bitch, watch me orbit and shit
For the art of this shit, Andy Warhol and shit
Go retarded as shit, you go sweet tangy
I go tart on this shit, I'ma barf on this shit
I'm a martian and shit, you a orphan' lil' bitch
If I taught you some shit, that's like Harvard lil' bitch
You ain't talkin' 'bout shit but you softer than shit
Walk it like you talk it, now you walkin' in shit
I go Marvel movie on some marvelous shit
In the spot light too long should be darker than this
It's Tha Carter, lil' bitch

You tatted your face and changed the culture (you changed)
You screamed "Suu-Whoop" and them gangsters loved you (yeah, yeah)
You bought a Bugatti so you could flex (so you can flex)
And most of the bad bitches your ex

I started this shit, they borrowed this shit
I thought of this shit, they thought it was it
I'm doggin' this shit, they bark and they sit
Put a fork in that shit, which drawer to look in
I brought in this shit, the starters get benched
The orders get sent, then targets get hit
Billion dollar smile, I sell myself short if I grin
I'm bargainin' then
Apartments and shit, I could park in this shit
In the foreign car that I could talk to and shit
With a cultural bitch I can talk to and shit
'Bout the culture and shit, how I altered this shit

Tattoos, Suu-Whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Tattoos, Suu-Whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
All of that shit, just tha Carter lil' bitch

You changed, Suu-whoop (you tatted your face)
Bugatti, new boo (you screamed "Suu-whoop")
Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Tunechi
(If it wasn't for Wayne, it wouldn't be)
They might think they've got a pretty good jump shot




Or a pretty good flow
But our kids can't all aspire to be LeBron or Lil Wayne!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lil Wayne's Dedicate reveal his response to the changes in the rap industry over the years. The first verse mentions how those who followed in Wayne's footsteps and changed the game would not have done so had it not been for him. He emphasizes the tattoos, the use of the term Suu-Whoop (a call used by Blood gang members), and buying a Bugatti to flex, indicative of how rappers have changed their lifestyles and tastes since the early 2000s. The second verse is an all-out provocation and declaration of his artistry. He starts by acknowledging how those who came after him merely follow through on what he started, and he exposes them as dropouts who are counting their money, while he drowns himself in it. He then sets himself apart with words like "Martian" and "balrog," which he uses to extol his unique qualities.


In the chorus, he juxtaposes both opposing sides of his bearing, showing his influence on the current generation of rappers, yet warning them not to take it lightly, and thanking the fans for the support. He then finishes the song with a kind of exclamation that he is the mighty Carter: "All of that shit, just tha Carter lil' bitch." Dedicate is vintage Lil Wayne, where the rapper declares his prowess and cheekiness.


Line by Line Meaning

If it wasn't for Wayne, it wouldn't be
Lil Wayne is responsible for what he has accomplished in his music career


You tatted your face
You changed the culture with your face tattoos


Bugatti, new boo
You acquired a Bugatti car and a new relationship


You screamed "Suu-Whoop"
You gained the respect of gangsters with your screams


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeated agreement


You bought a Bugatti, so you can flex
You bought a Bugatti car to show off your wealth


Most of the bad bitches your ex
You have attracted many attractive women, who are now your exes.


New subject, new paper, new Class, new school
Moving on to new things in life, including new classes, new schools, or new subjects


New buddies, new haters, new ass, new boobs
Despite moving on, you are also encountering new people or situations


Much later, too soon, too bad, too cool
Life can be too short or too long, or situations can be too good or too bad


Too hot, too lit, too high to move
This can also apply to emotions, being too overwhelmed to handle simple tasks


Two eyes to view, but too blind to bloom
You have the ability to see opportunities, but not the insight to take advantage of them.


Who lied to you?
Questioning who may have given you the wrong information or led you astray.


Two middle fingers that's up high to whom
You are expressing your defiance towards someone or many people.


It may consume, kaboom, goddamn
This shows the potential dangers of defiance or anger and the negative results that may occur.


Who knew that I am the guru with voodoo That sued you with to high hell
You have expert skills that one may not foresee and you have held your ground against adversaries.


With shooters that shoot through the iron, man and see through the con man
The con man is unable to deceive you or your professional associates


And now he a dyin' man
The con man is facing defeat.


I turned a goddamn into a God's Plan
You have turned a negative issue into a positive one with your abilities.


Go over to diagram and get to the job man
You have a new job or task that requires attention and precision.


Watch for the spycam
Be alert and cautious for potential predators.


Sit back and watch and do not watch your watch hand
Be patient and let things unfold.


Give me some time, man
Allow me some space to figure things out.


I am the bomb, man
You are confident and successful in what you do.


I am gon' swim 'til I come out on dry land or on the fryin' pan
You will keep moving forward, despite adversity or changes in your surroundings.


No we did not land on Plymouth Rock
Not everything in history worked out as planned.


But it landed on our land, now I'm just buyin' land
Despite the past, you are moving forward and investing in new opportunities.


Back to the block where they got more rock fans
You are returning to a community with a strong music interest.


Than a fuckin' rock band under a rock, man
The music scene is more prominent than even a successful rock band, in this case.


We need Barack, man
The song emphasizes the need for good leadership.


I do what I can to keep it solid as a you know what I'm sayin'
You are doing your best to maintain good relationships and make sure things are stable.


With some rock playin'
Despite the seriousness of the subject matter, life goes on.


You changed, Suu-whoop (you tatted your face)
Reiterating the cultural impact you have had.


Bugatti, new boo (you screamed "Suu-Whoop")
Reiterating the themes of wealth and respect in gang culture.


Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Bringing together the major motifs of the song


I started this shit, they borrowed this shit
Establishing your place as a trailblazer and influencer.


I thought of this shit, they thought it was it
Further emphasizing your superiority in ideas and execution.


I'm doggin' this shit, they bark and they sit
Highlighting their inadequacy compared to you.


Put a fork in that shit, which drawer to look in
Putting an end to a situation or project and having to move on to something new.


I brought in this shit, the starters get benched
You brought something new to a situation or project causing the old to become obsolete.


The orders get sent, then targets get hit
Things keep moving forward and getting accomplished.


Billion dollar smile, I sell myself short if I grin
You are confident and deserving of success, despite being modest.


I'm bargainin' then
You are willing to negotiate or compromise.


Apartments and shit, I could park in this shit
You own property and have a good sense of security.


In the foreign car that I could talk to and shit
You own a high-end car and live a luxurious lifestyle.


With a cultural bitch I can talk to and shit
You enjoy the company of someone who shares your cultural background and interests.


'Bout the culture and shit, how I altered this shit
You have changed the culture around you, and are making your mark on your industry.


Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Reiterating the major themes of the song.


Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Reiterating the major themes of the song.


Tattoos, Suu-whoop, Bugatti, new boo
Reiterating the major themes of the song.


All of that shit, just tha Carter lil' bitch
This is what Lil Wayne is all about.




Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, TuneCore Inc., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Joshua Luellen, Mike Dean, Tauheed Epps

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