Original
Lil Wayne Lyrics

I'm a political refugee
I feel like I'm constantly running and have been forced to seek asylum due to the politics surrounding me.

Birds for the summer
I have expensive cars for the summer season.

Hummers for the runners
I have powerful, luxury vehicles for those who run in my circle.

Candy on the paint
I have flashy and colorful custom paint jobs on my cars.

9 for the thunder
I have guns that can cause tremendous damage.

Throw a couple hundreds
I have so much money that I can throw away a few hundred dollars without concern.

Fishing on a fishtail
I'm living a luxurious lifestyle that involves expensive boats and fishing gear.

With big money shit, cash money oilwell
I'm involved in the oil industry and have a lot of money.

High roller, shot caller, big boss
I'm a powerful and influential figure in my industry and have a lot of money to back it up.

Original, real nigga from the start
I have always stayed true to myself and my roots, never forgetting where I came from.

Head huntin’, price on a nigga tab
I'm willing to pay top dollar to take out anyone who crosses me.

Hit ‘em up, for playing with a nigga male
I won't hesitate to retaliate against anyone who disrespects me or challenges me.

Niggas say I’m better than Beethoven
I'm so skilled at what I do that some people consider me a genius.

To the beat that I rap over
I have an incredible talent for writing and rapping over beats.

Stay outta that medicine cabinet
I've been warned to stay away from drugs and avoid abusing prescription medications.

They giving us piss test, cause we stay rollin’
I'm constantly being drug tested because people assume that I'm using drugs regularly.

And know a nigga act better than a .45 caliber pistol when they loading
I can be even more dangerous and intimidating than a loaded gun.

They penalize us, tryna slow us down
People in power are trying to restrict and limit our progress and success.

They constantly fucking us up
We're being repeatedly held back and oppressed by those with more power and influence.

Call me porch monkey, call me jigaboo
People insult me with hateful, derogatory terms aimed at my race.

When you know you wanna fuck my woman and eat my barbeque
People are jealous of my success and want to be with the people and enjoy the things that I have.

How the fuck you gon' watch my house
People are always watching me and trying to keep tabs on my activities.

But don't wanna live on my street
Even though people are watching me, they still don't want to associate themselves with me and where I come from.

The ape man told Tarzan 'how the fuck you better than me?'
Even when someone is perceived as being superior, there may be others who believe that they are just as capable or even better.

Rap I run that rock, and got a jump shot
I excel not only in rap, but also in basketball.

Who we got wife, up in that white house
We have a Black first lady (Michelle Obama) living in the White House.

I took a look and didn’t sell out
I've remained true to myself and my values despite pressure to conform and sell out for fame and money.

I was in the building and didn’t bail out
I stayed strong and didn't waver despite being in challenging or dangerous situations.

Hoping muthafucker didn’t fail out
I hope that my peers and colleagues succeed and don't fall behind or fail.

Uh, ain't it crazy how shit be
Isn't it amazing how unpredictable and wild life can be?

That's why I flush it
I try to let go of the negativity and bad experiences in my life by flushing them away.

I got the Tommy gun with the drum, that's percussion
I have a powerful weapon and consider it to be a form of music or art.

I just popped a couple pain pills, self destruction
I'm struggling with addiction and self-destructive behavior, such as abusing pain medications.

I made something out of nothing, thanks for nothing
I've succeeded in life despite coming from difficult circumstances and feel that I didn't receive much help or support.

I pistol whip ya bitch, knock her out Robitussin
I'm willing to resort to violence against those who cross me or my circle, even if it means assaulting innocent people.

Rep, that muthafucking red flag like a Russian
I'm proud of my affiliations with a certain group or gang and will show it through a red flag, much like how Russians display their flag with pride.

No hard feelings, no car dealing, but I shuffle my queen
I'm not interested in fighting or drama over money, but I will protect myself and those close to me if necessary.

Duffle bag too heavy to carry to the car
I have so much cash or other valuables that I can't even transport them easily.

My Mary in a jar
I have marijuana stored in a jar.

I’m food, I let the haters add a little salt
I know that people are trying to bring me down or ruin my reputation, but I show resilience and let their negativity roll off my back.

That's cool, I do it for all the niggas that try
I continue to succeed and work hard as a way of proving the haters wrong and showing them that I can achieve anything I set my mind to.

And all the bitches I’ve fucked, and all my niggas that died
I continue to work hard and succeed in honor and memory of my friends and loved ones who have passed away.

Tunechi
This is a signature nickname/pseudonym for Lil Wayne, often used as a sign-off or reminder of who he is.