Receipt
Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Yeah yeah its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face
So I do it over snares and bass
Music take me away

[Chorus]
I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
Yeah, yeah, yeah, c'mon
Young boy, I know ya love me like ya never loved.
Ya know ya couldn't find a better thug, and uh
You been peepin' me since I was younger,
So young that ya even called me ya little brother
But I'm all grown up now, I got my own money.
I'm married and divorced and my daughter is a woman.
And guess what? My daughter want another
Sister or brother and you lookin' like a mother.
I took you from a clubber to a lover
And you took another b**** husband.
The other b**** wasn't doin' s*** for him.
She say she did too much I say she did nothin'.
She need to quit frontin'.
I haven't hid nothin' and you love everything.
Cant hide your feelin's wont let my pride conceal it.
Ya got Wayne, I charge it to the game, so baby you can keep the change
But

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(Its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face)
(So I do it over snares and bass)
(Music take me away)

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(Its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face)
(So I do it over snares and bass)
(Music take me away)

Destiny Child C-D song number 3.
She cater to me 'til we fall asleep,
Then we wake up and we pick up where we started
Then she make a n**** breakfast, sprite, orange juice, and water
She on stage waitin' for me after my show
So know time for groupies straight to the top flo'
Yeah, fresh out the shower, a smile and a towel, then after an hour
She goin' need another shower
When I'm at home in my coupe or the office in the streets or in the booth
I'm thinkin' bout you
And most of the girls that come by are cute
And they try to holla but they all on mute
And my old girls turn they face up at me, yeah
They throw they purses and they makeup at me
Cause you got Wayne
I charge it to the game and baby you can keep the change
But

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(Its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face)
(So I do it over snares and bass)
(Music take me away)

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(Its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face)
(So I do it over snares and bass)
(Music take me away)

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come home smell the food on the stove
She done cleaned the whole house washed the dishes and the clothes
And when we out, we do it just like we supposed
Look good for the public leave the drama in the Rolls
Royce, choice of car that we move in.
She get high sometimes cause I'm always doin' it yeah
Ya here them hallways we always doin' it yeah
But cause every time feel like the first one
Perfect, when a n**** stressed of that work
She take away all the pain make it lesser than dirt
That's why, you got Wayne
I charge it to the game
And baby you can keep the change
But

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt (yeah)
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(I got you)

I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt (yeah, yeah)
Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
(Its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face)




(So I do it over snares and bass)
(Music take her away)

Overall Meaning

In "Receipt," Lil Wayne raps about the difficulties of admitting his feelings for someone face-to-face and instead chooses to express his emotions through music. He speaks to a longtime love interest who has been there since he was young and has grown with him through life's ups and downs. Wayne expresses his appreciation for the woman's unwavering love and commitment, despite his flaws and mistakes. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of holding onto the receipt to redeem love and shows gratitude for having someone to rely on during difficult times.


The chorus, "I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt, Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need," is a metaphorical reference to the idea of keeping a receipt in order to return a purchase or redeem a refund. In the song, the receipt represents the need for proof and affirmation of love and commitment to the relationship. Wayne acknowledges that he has made mistakes, but with the receipt, he can redeem the love they have for each other.


The line, "And you took another b**** husband. The other b**** wasn't doin' s*** for him," is a reference to Nivea, Wayne's ex-wife, who left her then-husband, R&B singer The-Dream, to be with Wayne. This line caused controversy, and The-Dream responded with a song called "Fancy," which was rumored to be directed at Wayne.


Overall, "Receipt" is a song about the struggles and triumphs of long-term love and loyalty. It highlights the importance of holding onto the receipt as proof of the investment made in the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah yeah its kinda hard sayin' this s*** to ya face
It's difficult for me to express these feelings to you directly and honestly.


So I do it over snares and bass
I express my emotions through music and lyrics.


I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt
I need to keep evidence of our relationship to prove my love for you.


Jus' to redeem your love that's exactly what I need
I need to show you physical proof of my love for you to make it real.


Young boy, I know ya love me like ya never loved.
I know that you love me deeply and have for a long time.


Ya know ya couldn't find a better thug, and uh
You believe that I am the best partner for you and no one else could compare.


You been peepin' me since I was younger,
You've been watching me and my career since my early days.


So young that ya even called me ya little brother
You've known me for so long that you used to refer to me as a younger sibling.


But I'm all grown up now, I got my own money.
I've matured and become financially independent.


I'm married and divorced and my daughter is a woman.
I've been through a failed marriage and now have a grown daughter.


And guess what? My daughter want another Sister or brother and you lookin' like a mother.
My daughter wants a sibling and I see parenting potential in you.


I took you from a clubber to a lover
I helped you transition from a partygoer to a committed partner.


And you took another b**** husband.
You left your previous partner and got with me.


The other b**** wasn't doin' s*** for him.
Your previous partner wasn't treating you well.


She say she did too much I say she did nothin'.
Your previous partner claimed to do a lot for you, but I believe she did little to nothing.


She need to quit frontin'.
She needs to stop lying and exaggerating about her contributions to the relationship.


I haven't hid nothin' and you love everything.
I have been honest with you and you appreciate all of me, flaws and all.


Cant hide your feelin's wont let my pride conceal it.
You can't suppress your emotions, and I won't let my ego get in the way of our relationship.


Destiny Child C-D song number 3.
Referring to the song 'Cater 2 U' by Destiny's Child, which he sees as a reflection of his partner.


She cater to me 'til we fall asleep,
You take care of me until we both drift off to sleep.


Then we wake up and we pick up where we started
We resume our relationship where we left off after waking up.


Then she make a n**** breakfast, sprite, orange juice, and water
You prepare a breakfast of Sprite, orange juice, and water for me.


She on stage waitin' for me after my show
You support me by being at my performances and waiting for me afterwards.


So know time for groupies straight to the top flo'
I don't have time for fans who want to sleep with me, because I go straight to my partner.


Yeah, fresh out the shower, a smile and a towel, then after an hour
After I shower, you greet me with a smile and a towel, and we spend time together for an hour.


She goin' need another shower
Our intimacy is intense enough to require a second shower for you.


When I'm at home in my coupe or the office in the streets or in the booth
Whether I'm at home, in my car, at work, or recording music, I think about you.


I'm thinkin' bout you
You're always on my mind.


And most of the girls that come by are cute
Other women may be attractive, but they don't compare to you.


And they try to holla but they all on mute
Other women try to get my attention, but I don't pay them any mind.


And my old girls turn they face up at me, yeah
My previous partners are upset with me.


They throw they purses and they makeup at me
They're so angry they throw their belongings at me.


Cause you got Wayne
I'm with you now.


I charge it to the game and baby you can keep the change
I consider the negative reactions from others part of the price of being with you, but I'm happy to be with you regardless.


Come home smell the food on the stove
When I come home, I smell the food you've cooked on the stove.


She done cleaned the whole house washed the dishes and the clothes
You've cleaned the entire house and done the dishes and laundry for us.


And when we out, we do it just like we supposed
We behave appropriately and have a good time when we go out together.


Look good for the public leave the drama in the Rolls
We look good in public and don't bring any negativity with us.


Royce, choice of car that we move in.
We drive a Rolls-Royce car together.


She get high sometimes cause I'm always doin' it yeah
You sometimes get high because I frequently indulge in marijuana.


Ya here them hallways we always doin' it yeah
People can hear us having sex in the hallways because we do it often and passionately.


But cause every time feel like the first one
Each time we have sex feels like the first time because of the intensity of our connection.


Perfect, when a n**** stressed of that work
Being with you is a perfect stress-reliever when I'm overwhelmed by work.


She take away all the pain make it lesser than dirt
You make me forget my problems and relieve my stress completely.


That's why, you got Wayne
The reason I'm with you is because you make me happy and fulfill me emotionally.


I charge it to the game
Any difficulties or negative consequences resulting from our relationship are just part of the game or price we pay.


And baby you can keep the change
I'm happy with what we have and don't need anything else, so you can keep any change that may come from our relationship.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: D. CARTER, GREGORY GREEN, O'KELLY ISLEY, RONALD ISLEY, RUDOLPH ISLEY, SEAN THOMAS

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