Gangsta And Pimps )
Lil Wayne Lyrics

Ladies and gentlemen
Mannie Fresh is addressing the audience.

This one goes out to that little kid that got fried Spam for lunch
Mannie Fresh acknowledges the struggle of those who cannot afford better food.

I feel for you, I'm with you, I'm with you brother
Mannie Fresh shows solidarity with those who are marginalized.

And this one right here is for that ghetto girl with the bad perm
Mannie Fresh dedicates this song to the young woman trying to make ends meet with limited resources.

That just burn baby, burn baby, burn
The girl is struggling but still continuing to work hard to achieve her goals.

Pop open a malt liquor
Mannie Fresh suggests that the audience should open a malt liquor to enjoy the song.

Smoke something until your scalp gets killed
Mannie Fresh encourages the use of marijuana to further enhance the listening experience.

Gangstas and pimps
Lil Wayne is referring to people who embrace a certain lifestyle and culture.

Love lobsters and shrimps
Those in the culture enjoy expensive luxurious foods.

Kool-Aid and chicken
While they enjoy luxurious food, they still appreciate simple pleasures like Kool-Aid and chicken.

Flashy things and women
People in this culture often strive to show off their wealth and desire attractive partners.

All I need
Lil Wayne is expressing his personal needs and wants.

Is Remy and weed
He desires Remy Martin cognac and marijuana.

Somebody not afraid
Lil Wayne wants someone who will be bold and fearless with him.

To go some for my Escalade
He wants someone to ride with him in his luxury car.

I'm just pimping
Lil Wayne is embracing a 'pimp' persona.

Baby you got a rule for me
He is asking his partner for guidance and direction.

Put your mink on and slide in a cool for me
He is asking his partner to wear their fur coat and join him in his car.

Hey you gotta get high and go low for me
He is asking his partner to use drugs and to have sex with him.

It's Cash Money young money never know money
He is referring to his rap group and they keep gaining money.

It's 500 Degreez it's not fool
Lil Wayne is referencing one of his albums.

But it and the dro got me so scummy
He's acknowledging his drug use affects him negatively.

And to drum hole a whole hundred
He is willing to pay a large sum of money for sex with his partner.

Can I put a whole hundred in your whole tummy
He is making an explicit sexual request to his partner.

Man Weezy's a legend
Lil Wayne refers to himself as a legend in the rap game.

You can tell by the bottom of my sleeve when you see what's in a bezel
He is referencing the expensive jewelry he wears to distinguish himself as a successful rapper.

And he be on a level that's so terrific
He is on a level of greatness.

I'm in this bitch hold your pictures
He is asking everyone to hold their pictures with him.

And hold your bitches cause she goin' want a part of me
He's insinuating that other women will be attracted to him and should be kept at bay.

Cause she never see the roof of my car with me
He wants to show off his luxurious car to his partners.

And you never see a tooth without a diamond on it
He is demonstrating his wealth through his jewelry.

This is game at its finest homie
He is referencing the culture and lifestyle he is involved with is top-tier.

Peep it
He wants the audience to pay attention and understand what he is saying.

See I was born from a gangsta
Baby is referencing his roots and upbringing.

Pa gave me a whip
His father gave him a car.

Ran numbers with pimps and I laid down cents
Baby was involved with gambling and working with pimps.

One of a kind Birdman I shine
He is unique and shines as an individual in his culture.

22's on it?
He is asking if there are special rims on his car.

The bitch ain't mine
He is referencing a woman who is not his partner.

I taught her the game ma
Implying he taught her the 'game' of the culture.

I gave it all to her
He gave her everything he had to offer.

Weezy Wee my son I give it all to him
He is referencing Lil Wayne as his son and heir.

The Birdman junior I'm the son of a stunna
Lil Wayne is the son of Baby, who is known as a 'stunna.'

Mannie Fresh
Baby is addressing Mannie Fresh directly.

Jazze Phezzy this our summer
He is referencing the time period and desire to enjoy life and culture during that season.

500 Degreez got rich off the four
He is referencing one of Lil Wayne's albums and showcasing how successful they were.

Cadillac slant back cut side elbow
He is describing the physical features of his car that is of importance in the culture.

Cadillac smoke dro just me and the ho
He is smoking marijuana and riding with his partner.

Flash from hard times from that coke and dope
He is insinuating his wealth is from past struggles and illegal activities.

Put cars in moms name just to duck white folks
He would put cars in his mother's name to avoid legal trouble from authorities.

We eat lobster and shrimp
He is referencing their expensive eating habits.

Nigga park that Lambo
He is asking for his car to be parked.

I'm a V.I.P. nigga
He is important and demands exclusive treatment.

Pop bottles of Mo
He is opening a bottle of expensive champagne.

I pray that one day I'll open a better door
He hopes for a better future for himself and his family.

Ain't no mountain high enough
He feels confident and able to overcome any obstacle.

To me for cause I keep on buying fi-fi stuff
He is continuing to purchase expensive items and is not worried about the cost.

And the Eastside where we pump
He is referencing the location of his neighborhood and culture.

It's my part of New Orleans
New Orleans is divided into sections with different cultures.

Bleed for ya I'm the heart of New Orleans
He is the core and center of his culture in New Orleans.

Hear you're fucking with a gangsta foe
He is warning others that they are messing with someone from his culture who is not to be taken lightly.

Hope you never close your eyes I'll bang your ho
He is threatening anyone who interferes with his partner.

All she need is some guidance I'll tame your ho
He can guide and control his partner.

It's big pimping over here man yeah man
He is embracing the 'pimp' lifestyle and culture.

If she looking for a daddy see the lil man
He is referencing himself as a father figure to his partner.

Weezy baby, don't fool yourself you need me baby
He is reassuring his partner that he is necessary for them.

Easy baby, I'm just trying to keep my bread cheesy baby
He wants to maintain his wealth and lifestyle.

Slick when I spit shit right
He is confident in his own abilities and performance as a rapper.

26-inch got a deep-dish ma
He has large rims on his car.

Sweet as mami lips when I'm creeping by
He is enjoying the pleasure and satisfaction from his lifestyle and the attention he receives.

Baby gave me wings just to keep me fly
He is empowered and motivated by his partner and his lifestyle.

Weezy I, hell yeah
He is confident in his ability and identity as a rapper.

And I'm rolling with them
He is associated and aligned with others in his culture.