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.
On tha Block #2
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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wassup shorty you still hangin round this bitch huh?
dude:
man i told you i gotta do me shorty, say, wassup wit all dem people round there?
woman:
man i told you them niggas was wiggin off dem pills round here.
dude:
who dat?
woman:
man they left old boy leakin last night.
dude:
what boy was this?
woman:
man you know that bitch used to be swingin round tha block in all them whips, bitch thinkin he stunna and shit.
dude:
man aint that cold? what you bout to get into?
woman:
man i'm gonna listen to tha carter ii f**k this bullshit
dude:
The lyrics of Lil Wayne's song "On tha Block #2" are a conversation between two people, a woman and a man. The woman asks the man why he is still hanging around the area and the man responds that he needs to do his own thing. The woman then warns him about the dangerous people around there who are high on pills and mentions a specific incident where someone was hurt. The man asks for more details and the woman explains that it was someone who used to show off his wealth and cars, but is now seemingly down on his luck. The man acknowledges the situation as cold and asks the woman what she plans to do, to which she responds that she will listen to "Tha Carter II" to forget about everything else.
The song "On tha Block #2" depicts the realities of life in a rough neighbourhood, where people are struggling to get by and dangers lurk around every corner. The conversation between the two people reveals a sense of resignation and acceptance of this way of life, as they discuss the troubles of others before retreating to their music as a form of escape. The song's lyrics tell a story of living in a world that can be harsh and unforgiving, but also one where music can provide comfort and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
wassup shorty you still hangin round this bitch huh?
Hey, are you still hanging out here? (Implicitly referring to a bad neighborhood or place)
man i told you i gotta do me shorty, say, wassup wit all dem people round there?
I already said I have to do what I have to do. What's happening with all the people around here?
man i told you them niggas was wiggin off dem pills round here.
I already told you that those guys are acting crazy (high) because of drugs in this area
who dat?
Who are you talking about?
man they left old boy leakin last night.
They hurt someone badly (presumably with violence) last night
what boy was this?
Who was the person that got hurt?
man you know that bitch used to be swingin round tha block in all them whips, bitch thinkin he stunna and shit.
You know that arrogant guy who used to drive around this area in fancy cars, acting like a big shot.
man aint that cold? what you bout to get into?
Isn't that crazy? What are you planning on doing next?
man i'm gonna listen to tha carter ii f**k this bullshit
I'm just going to listen to Lil Wayne's album Carter II and forget about all this mess.
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