On tha Block
Lil Wayne Lyrics

Straight off the block, gold nuts in my hand, trustin' no man
Starting from the streets, with illegal earnings in hand, without trusting anyone

Got my Glock cocked, runnin' this thing, ya understand
Having my weapon ready and being in charge of the situation

We be steamin', blazin', nines pumps and K's and
We are heavily armed and ready for action

Hollygrove 17th, the hood where I was raised and
Referring to his upbringing in the Hollygrove neighborhood of New Orleans

Niggas bustin' heads and, runnin' duckin' Feds and
People are fighting, evading authorities, and engaging in illegal activities

Rocks under they tongues and, keys under they beds and
People hiding drugs in their mouths and homes

Hood full of real niggas, 24/7 hustlers
The neighborhood is full of hardworking and dedicated individuals

Ain't no love for no busta, no fear for no coward
No respect for those who are weak or don't contribute to the community

No respect for no slut, and no money without power
No respect for promiscuous people and no value for money without influence

We keepin' niggas hotter (ugh), nasty and sour
We make it difficult for those who cross us, and it may not end well

Pile up in the Eddie Bauer and blocka at every hour
Driving around in large groups, taking control of the area at any time

From the home of the 'caine, jackin' and crackin' brains
From the city with a rich history of drug trafficking and violence

Broadcastin' live from the block it's Lil' Wayne (who it is?)
Proudly presenting himself as a product of the streets

(Nigga, you got that yayo?)
Asking if someone has cocaine

(Nigga you let them K's go?)
Asking if someone used their weapons

(Are you duckin' the law?)
Asking if someone is evading the police

(Are you playin' with that raw?)
Asking if someone is dealing with illegal drugs

See where I'm from we keep our guns out
We come from a place where weapons are constantly needed

Dodgin' cops and burnin' blocks, so we be thugged out
Avoiding the police and causing destruction, living as a thug

It's time to floss, two big bodies on dubs out
Showing off by driving around in luxurious vehicles

And they got quarters, halves and birds in one house
Having large amounts of drugs stored in one location

It's all good in the hood, hustlin' like it's legal
Illegal activities are the norm and seen as legitimate ways of making money

Break up the block and hit the cut by the corner sto'
Dividing up the drugs and selling them on street corners

End up in Ms. Taylor backyard, be quiet, she on the porch
Hiding in someone's backyard to avoid getting caught by the police or rivals

This every day, at the spot where niggas murder off top, boy
Killings happen regularly at this location

It's the spot where they got fire girls and hot boys
A place where attractive and desirable people can often be found

We don't know what be goin' but we so blunted from trees
Being unaware of what is happening because of the influence of drugs

And we'll be round ya all day (why?), 'til we '400 Degreez'
Staying in the area all day, a reference to Lil Wayne's album '400 Degreez'

And you see when it get dark, nobody be on the porch
Everyone hides inside their homes when it gets dark because of the danger outside

They got a nigga that on a scarf, he flippin' out off that raw
Someone is experiencing the negative effects of a drug they took

Betta stay in yo' car, and make sure your door is locked
Staying safe by not leaving your vehicle and keeping it secured

Cause this ain't nothin' proper, 'cause the block, is (tss) hot
Referring to the extreme heat or danger of the area

See watch your step on my set, ya gotta walk light, talk like
Being cautious and aware of your surroundings in our territory

We done shot out all the street lights
We've destroyed any source of light in the area, creating a dangerous environment

So you can't see who we be like
We are anonymous in the darkness

And we like, to dress in all black up in my residence
Wearing all black clothing inside our homes

Ain't got on no suits, cause we ain't tryin' to be presidents
Not having professional attire because we are not trying to hold political office

And ever since the coke drought, niggas been on a trip y'all
Since the cocaine supply has been limited, people are more erratic and desperate

So you better watch what y'all playin' wit'
Being careful not to mess with the wrong people

'Cause a nigga will try to flip y'all
A person would try to take advantage of someone else

They hit y'all, jam you up and put a gun to your jug
They attack you and hold you at gunpoint

Catch your breath, now sh, catch a slug
Recovering from the attack and then being shot

It's street smarts, plenty niggas that keep sparks
Having knowledge and skills to survive in the streets, and a lot of people who carry weapons

When the heat starts, ain't nobody got sweethearts
When danger arises, no one is kind or soft-hearted

Callin' weak shots, you could come try to cheap talk
Making fun of those who are weak and talk a big game

We cut your week short, them lil' boys don't give a damn
We are ruthless and don't care about those who are inferior

Go all out for that cake, won't hesitate to kill a man
Willing to do anything for money, including taking someone's life

Run in his house and kidnap the nigga, him and his fam
Breaking into someone's home and taking them and their family hostage

Tie 'em up put 'em in the vans, then put a gat in his jaws
Restraining them and forcing them into a vehicle while holding a gun to their head

One move blow his cactuses off
One sudden movement could result in them shooting and killing their victim

Woo, some people call me cause the block is hot
Being known for being a part of the dangerous and powerful area

Bust ya guns cause the block is hot
Using weapons because of the danger of the environment

Nigga shh, cook it up, cause the block is hot
Being quiet and discreet when creating drugs because of the danger in the area

Say lil' Daddy, "Just hook it up, cause the block is hot"
Asking someone to provide drugs because it's in high demand

Nigga my block hot, nigga my block burn
The area is dangerous and intense, with a lot of violence and drug activity

My block on fire, nigga what about yours?
The area I'm from is chaotic and dangerous, what about where you're from?

The block is hot, ha ha ha ha
Despite the danger, we thrive in our environment and are proud of where we're from