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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.

MONEY OVER HERE
Lil Wayne Lyrics

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Hook
('Cause it's) Money over here Money over here
Money over here Money over here
(yeah) Money over here What it do pimpin'?
(I say) What it do pimpin'? (I
Say) What it do pimpin'?
(C'mon) Money over here (yeah)
What it do pimpin'?

I see ya'll boys lookin' but ya'll
Niggas ain't tippin' Hold up
Money over here What it do pimpin'?
I see ya'll boys lookin' but
Ya'll niggas ain't tippin' (Get 'em Wayne)

First off I'm hotter than a motherfucker
I represent that dirty like a blood puddle
I shut them haters up like a dog muzzle
I be the ace when the cards shuffle
It go pity pat-tonk ?)
Apes and gorillas Got from grape to vanilla
A lake or a river Play with a nigga
I make it a slumber party you
Can lay with your nigga
Mr tough Thug don't start with me
I am a painter and blood is an art to me

I piss on you guys you's a wart to me
And your girlfriend still report to me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Lil Wayne and Birdman's song "Over Here Hustlin'" reveal the duo's sheer dedication to the art of making money. The catchy hook "We over here hustlin', we over here grindin', I'm all, I'm all about my paper" emphasizes the duo's focus on their monetary goals as they expertly weave in and out of bars detailing their lavish lifestyles.

Lil Wayne opens the song, proclaiming his state of being "straight like a key of that good sh**t." He then brags about having the key to the boat, the key to the jet, and being in possession of the "key to success." He also mentions his Swedish connect, which renders his weed the best. Birdman follows with references to luxury vehicles like the Lamborghini and the helicopter. He also mentions his affinity for guns and how he and his crew "ship it" and "hit it."

The song's chorus reiterates the duo's primary focus, which is making money at all costs. Overall, the track depicts the unwavering hustling of Lil Wayne and Birdman, who instead of resting on their laurels, remain committed to stacking their money.

Line by Line Meaning

We over here hustlin', we over here grindin'
We are working hard and putting in the effort to make money and achieve success.

I'm all, I'm all about my paper, I'm all, I'm all about my paper
My focus and priority is on making money and accumulating wealth.

Now ho don't ask me what I'm doing, that's me in the hook.
Don't question my actions; I am the one making things happen and succeeding in this life.

And I just keep on gettin it getting it like a ni' in the book
I am relentless and constantly working hard to achieve success, like a dedicated student studying a difficult subject material in a book.

If your bitch don't know the rules, I will read her the book.
If someone is not following the expectations or guidelines set in place, I will educate and correct them.

I got the key to the boat, I got the key to the jet.
I have access to luxury and expensive items such as a boat and a private jet.

I got the key to success, get money invest.
I know what it takes to become successful and wealthy, and one of those steps is to wisely invest money.

They say the bullshit walks, the money talks.
Actions speak louder than words, and money has the power to influence and have an impact.

Its money over everything and bitches under all. M.O.B!
Money is my main priority in life and everything else comes second. M.O.B stands for Money Over Bitches.

I say uptown poppin, uptown rockin', uptown niggas.
I am referring to the lifestyle of people living in the upper areas of a city; they are living lavishly and enjoying their wealth.

Burn it and light it then we dip it and we hit it, nigga.
After completing a drug transaction, we quickly leave the scene and disappear.

I say, we deep in the game, nigga. we switchin the lanes, nigga.
We are deeply involved in the illegal activities and always changing our ways and tactics to avoid getting caught.

Got blood money homie. No pain, no gain, nigga.
We are earning money through violent and illegal means, but it takes hard work and effort to have these gains.

All this money, nigga. Jewelry and fame, nigga.
We have accumulated a lot of wealth, possessions, and popularity, which are all symbols of our success.

'Cause we be stuntin', nigga. Moving them things, nigga.
We are showing off and boasting about our wealth and success, which often includes selling illegal drugs.

Paper paper, paper. All I need is paper.
Money is the main goal and motivation for me, and I am constantly working to earn more of it.

Yeah, and I do's what I does.
I am confident and comfortable with my actions and lifestyle, which involves earning money through illegal activities.

You niggas couldn't even be who I was.
I am so successful and wealthy that most people cannot even imagine being in my shoes.

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