Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September … Read Full Bio ↴Did you mean: Lil' Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager. Get It How U Live, released in 1997, was Lil Wayne's first album with Hot Boys, and Tha Block is Hot, his solo debut, came out in 1999.
After gaining fame with two other albums in the early 2000s, Lil Wayne reached higher popularity with 2004's Tha Carter and its two subsequent albums Tha Carter II (2005) and Tha Carter III (2008). He earned various accolades following Tha Carter III, including being nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He released a rock album titled Rebirth in 2010.
Don't Cry
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Don't cry, don't go
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you, whoa
Why y'all staring into the clouds
Am I rising or they comin' down?
I see death around the corner
What do I do now? Who gon' find me, how?
Nowhere to turn but around and round
Just another nigga who done lost his head
No, a fucking king that forgot his crown
I am not number one, it's true
I'm number 9-27-82
Color blind, even if I may be blue
A lot on my plate, ain't my favorite food
But I'm hungry, so hungry
Need my family tree next to a money tree
With a bunch of leaves in the Garden of Eden
With a bunch of Eves, no fruit punch for me
I sip from the fountain of youth
So if I die young, blame the juice
Bury me in New Orleans
Tombstone reads "Don't cry, stay tuned"
Bring me back to life
Got to lose a life just to have a life
But if heaven's as good as advertised
I want a triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife
Rest in paradise
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry), don't go (why, oh why?)
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie (don't cry, don't cry)
I fuckin' love you (don't cry, don't cry)
Talent is god-given, be grateful
Fame is not a given, be humble and
Conceit is self-driven, drive carefully
Stay in your own lane, seat buckled
And sometimes when there is no music
We toot our own horns, rum-bum-bum-bum
That woman carried the future
And Tunechi was born like "dun-dun-dun-dun"
Don't call it a comeback
It was dark, now the sun back
Hit me hard, but I punched back
The wheels fell off, I rode the hubcap
It's suicide or it's do or die
It's newer days and it's bluer skies
I told myself "It's just you and I"
Then the breeze came and it blew my mind
Lord knows who I'm there for
I'll give my last breath of air for
Mama tell me to be careful
Voice in my head give me an earful
But I got mind control over my control
I lost control but knew I'd find control
I let God control what I cannot control
Can't control the tears, let them drop and roll
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie (don't cry), I fuckin' love you
(Triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife, rest in paradise)
Don't cry (don't cry, don't cry)
Don't go (why, oh why, oh why?)
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you (don't cry)
Don't cry, stay tuned
And triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife
Rest in paradise
In Lil Wayne's song Don, he explores the themes of mortality, love, and self-control. The song begins with Lil Wayne telling someone not to cry or leave because he loves them. However, he is troubled by thoughts of death, wondering whether he is rising or falling and seeing death around the corner. He feels lost, like a king who has forgotten his crown, and is unsure of what to do next or even who will find him. Despite this, he remains hungry for success and focused on his family and material success.
The middle section of the song focuses on the importance of talent, humility, and self-control. Lil Wayne advises listeners to be thankful for their talents and to work hard to achieve their goals, while also warning against arrogance and the dangers of steering away from our own paths. He reflects on his own life and journey, from being born to an expectant mother who carried his future to overcoming challenges and fighting back when things go wrong.
The song ends on a hopeful note, with Lil Wayne expressing his desire to be brought back to life if he dies young and given a triple extension in the afterlife. He yet again tells someone not to cry but to stay tuned, suggesting that he has more to say and accomplish.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't cry, don't go
Please don't cry or leave me
Won't lie, I fuckin' love you, whoa
I truly love you and I am not lying
Why y'all staring into the clouds
Why are you all looking up into the sky?
Am I rising or they comin' down?
Uncertainty of whether he's succeeding or failing in life
I see death around the corner
Awareness of the inevitability of death
And the U-turn sign's lookin' like a smile
A metaphorical comparison to the temptation of going back even when moving forward is the better choice
What do I do now? Who gon' find me, how?
Unclear direction in life and the feeling of being lost
Nowhere to turn but around and round
Life and its unpredictable challenges dictate his course of action
Just another nigga who done lost his head
Feeling worthless and not living up to expectations
No, a fucking king that forgot his crown
Realization of his worth and potential, and the desire to reclaim it
I am not number one, it's true
Admitting to not being the best
I'm number 9-27-82
Proudly stating his birthdate
Color blind, even if I may be blue
Being naive to the world's problems, even though he's sad sometimes
A lot on my plate, ain't my favorite food
Having a lot of responsibilities that aren't enjoyable
But I'm hungry, so hungry
Motivated to achieve success
Need my family tree next to a money tree
Craving financial stability and wanting to provide for his family
With a bunch of leaves in the Garden of Eden
Favored life with abundance
With a bunch of Eves, no fruit punch for me
Wanting love and companionship without deceit or trickery
I sip from the fountain of youth
Feeling youthful and energetic
So if I die young, blame the juice
If he dies prematurely, it's because of his lifestyle
Bury me in New Orleans
Desire to be buried where he grew up
Tombstone reads "Don't cry, stay tuned"
Wanting to leave a positive message for his fans
Bring me back to life
Wanting to be revived or remembered
Got to lose a life just to have a life
Acknowledging the harsh realities of life
But if heaven's as good as advertised
Pondering the existence and afterlife
I want a triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife
Wanting longevity and luxury even in death
Talent is god-given, be grateful
Gratitude for his natural abilities
Fame is not a given, be humble
Reminder to stay grounded despite his success
Conceit is self-driven, drive carefully
Self-centeredness can lead to recklessness
Stay in your own lane, seat buckled
Advice to remain focused on his own path
And sometimes when there is no music
Reflecting on the times when his life seems stagnant
We toot our own horns, rum-bum-bum-bum
Bringing attention to our own achievements
That woman carried the future
Acknowledging the importance of mothers
And Tunechi was born like "dun-dun-dun-dun"
Lightheartedness in recalling his birth
Don't call it a comeback
Determination to overcome setbacks
It was dark, now the sun's back
Experiencing hope and growth after a difficult time
Hit me hard, but I punched back
Fighting back against adversity
The wheels fell off, I rode the hubcap
Making the best out of a bad situation
It's suicide or it's do or die
Feeling hopeless and desperate, or choosing to fight for survival
It's newer days and it's bluer skies
Looking ahead to brighter days
I told myself "It's just you and I"
Encouraging himself to be strong
Then the breeze came and it blew my mind
The sudden realization that he's not alone
Lord knows who I'm there for
Unclear on who he is living for
I'll give my last breath of air for
Willingness to sacrifice himself for loved ones
Mama tell me to be careful
Mother's advice to stay safe
Voice in my head give me an earful
Struggling with internal conflicts and self-doubt
But I got mind control over my control
Feeling in control over his own mind and actions
I lost control but knew I'd find control
Temporary loss of control, but confident that he'll regain it
I let God control what I cannot control
Relinquishing control over things he can't change
Can't control the tears, let them drop and roll
Allowing himself to feel and experience emotions
Don't cry, stay tuned
Leaving an optimistic message
And triple extension on my motherfuckin' afterlife
Expressing his hopes and beliefs for the afterlife
Rest in paradise
Wishing for eternal peace in the hereafter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ben Diehl, Dwayne Carter, Gamal Lewis, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy
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