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.
I Miss My Dawgs )
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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This is Tha Carter mothafucka, yeah
And in my building I must keep it real
And man I miss the times
We would shine, you would keep on your side
You would teach me how to ride
And you would teach me how to pride
We were in the same position
And that's when you changed position, shit
I never changed and I miss ya, and it's strange
But I never forget ya
Though that ain't you with them bitches homie
And I know that ain't you with that dissin' on me
that's why I never replied and never will, just let 'em live phony
If you ever died, I swear to God, I got yo kids homie
What's mine is theirs, I gotta give homie, and yeah
We still a army in this bitch, homie
Yeah Cash Money still the shit homie, shit, homie
What's really real is you feelin' me nigga
That Hot Boy shit still in me nigga, word to giggity nigga
And I ain't got time to speak the history
I miss you and I know you missin' me, Gizzle, but
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
And I remember when you came to the clique
I had already made my name in the clique
But you got famous and shit
I got my soldier rag and dangled my shit
I was honored just to hang with you, shit
And I banged to the boogie-bang-bang with your clique
And I ain't even from the 3, my hood was angry at me, shit
But I rose to my feet, played the post with the heat
At them shows while you performed and posed
I was waitin' for a nigga to jump, see I was patient
But was ready to dump, 'cause you my brother, chump
Real G's never buckle up
But every family ain't filled with gangstas that's real
And that's real and I would never turn my back
Or turn you down, even if you turned around, muthafucka
But history is history
I miss you and I know you missin' me, Juvie, but
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
You was my nigga, my nerve, my joy, my hurt
My main mothafuckin' man Turk (oh)
My other, my partner, I was teacher, he was father
I skilled, he schooled, we chilled, we moved
We thug, we hung, we ate, we slept
We lived, we died, I stayed, you left
Remember how we played to the left?
And we stayed out of trouble 'cause we stayed to our self
'Member Slim and B would leave and hand the keys over?
Tell us not to go Uptown and we went straight to the Nolia
While I watched you reunite with your soldiers
And yo mom and brothers, while I lied to the Stunna
Yeah, those were the times my brother
Now I recognize real and I eye my brother
Yeah, nigga, Semaj my brother, the Sqad's my brother
The niggas you left behind is my brothers
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
Man, I miss my dawgs, many nights club hoppin'
Many nights we were blowin' trees, many nights we were hustling
Man I miss my dawgs, me and you through thick and thin
Me and you to the very end, for only you I'll sin again
In "I Miss My Dawgs," Lil Wayne reflects on his relationships with his friends and fellow musicians who have passed away or drifted apart. He begins by reminiscing about their rise to fame and the lessons they learned together, expressing a deep longing for the times they shared. He acknowledges the changes in their positions and personal lives but remains steadfast in his loyalty and miss his friends dearly. Lil Wayne expresses his bitterness against those who talk behind his back and diss him in the public, but he never replies to them and instead chooses to honor his fallen friends. He raps about his bond with his partners and how they were always there for each other through thick and thin, hustling, and clubbing.
Furthermore, Lil Wayne's love for his Dawgs becomes apparent in the chorus, where he says that he misses being with them during the nights they were out clubbing, blowing trees, and hustling. He also acknowledges how his career took a successful turn, but his friends' fame never got to him, and no matter what, he would not turn his back on them. Wayne speaks about his longtime partners and best friends, Turk, Juvenile, and B.G, who have passed away leaving him in grief. He acknowledges how much he has learned from them as they shared a bond that can never be broken.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a tribute to three of Wayne's close friends: B.G, Juvenile, and Turk, who left the group in 2001. Another fun fact is Lil Wayne becomes emotional while performing the song live and sometimes even breaks down in tears. The track was produced by one of Lil Wayne's longtime collaborators, Mannie Fresh. The song is from the 2004 album "Tha Carter." Another interesting fact is the song samples "Ms. Fat Booty" by Mos Def. Besides, Juvenile and B.G also have verses on the original version of the song, which is longer than the final release.
Moreover, "I Miss My Dawgs" has become an iconic tribute as it sheds light on the complicated dynamics between hip-hop artists and the friendships they form in life. The famous line, "Real Gs never buckle up" shows the resilience and loyalty that define the hip-hop genre. The song was a nostalgic track for Lil Wayne and his fans, who appreciated how it remained relatable to their own experiences. The song also pays tribute to Lil Wayne's hometown, New Orleans, and how his experiences influenced his music. Finally, the song's simplicity and Lil Wayne's authenticity and raw emotion make it a memorable track in his discography.
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Line by Line Meaning
And in my building I must keep it real
I have to be genuine while I'm living in this place
You would teach me how to ride and you would teach me how to pry
You showed me how to do things and helped me grow
Then we get on the line and go over our lines
We practiced rapping together
If ya ever died I swear to God I got yo kids homie
If you ever passed away, I would take care of your children
What's mine is their I gotta give homie
I'll share my possessions with them
And I remember when you came to the click
I recall when you joined our crew
I skilled, he schooled, we chilled, we moved
We learned from each other and hung out a lot
Now I recognize real and I honor my brother
I appreciate and respect my friends who are genuine
Lyrics © GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC GROUP INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Byron O. Thomas, Bryan Williams, Dwayne Michael Carter, Roger D. II Dickerson
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