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.
Shine
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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What, wha, wha, wha, wha
Cash Money Millionaires
Bout to take it there
Yellow Viper, yellow Hummer, Yellow Benz
Yellow PT Cruiser, yellow 'Lac on rims
Drop yellow 'Vette and a platinum Rolls Royce
On my way to pick up Joyce, she be making me moist
Giving me head while she humming, she can play with her voice
And she got nice thighs, a big plump ass
She could ride a dick too, make me cum fast
I like them modeling bitches, I love them swallowing bitches
Where them hoes headed at? I'm 'bout to follow them bitches (let's go)
I know you with your folks, but that nigga is broke
You might as well open your legs up and let a nigga poke
I'm a show you what it is not to be a window shopper
Mama you can have Fendi, mama you can have Prada
All you gotta do is break a nigga off proper
You could be with your man, I ain't tryna stop ya
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
(Shine) Skritin' on twenty-two's
(Shine) Check my baby mama
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
(Shine) My life is the shit
And the name be fire Wayne, ice and change
You can catch me in an aqua range, squatting things
With them twenty-two inch chopper blades
Diamond face, diamond brace
More colors than the game Simon Says
Go, 'hind me
And mami on forty-fifth she told me "I'm a les"
And she ain't like too much of dick
But give the bombest head, and so I took it anyway
But bitch I got fam, don't need your pussy anyway
OK, let's talk about this ice that I'm carryin'
All these karats like I'm a fucking vegetarian
Niggas play, I bury them, y'all already knowin'
I threw up my arm and bitches thought it started snowin'
See I'm a keep it going, Big Tymin, you heard's me?
Dog I got cake like everyday my birthday
Wait, I don't think they heard me
I say dog I got cake like everyday my birthday
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
(Shine) Skritin' on twenty-two's
(Shine) Check my baby mamma
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
(Shine) My life is the shit
I'mma Hot Boy, that's name brand and top of the line
Ride fly daily, all year 'round I shine
Ain't a nigga and they mama gonna stop me dog
Come through on dub-deuces, they jock me dog
Glock cocked for haters tryna block me dog
Catch 'em solo, they geezy, don't shock me dog
Well get the fuck, slide on out the way
And let B.G. ease down the shinin' lane
Let the diamonds and the jewelry light shit up
Each piece of jewelry I own, I ice it up
You don't wanna put your vehicle next to us
Cause all of our vehicles, we dress 'em up
With television, Dreamcast, DVDs
Nice sounds, buttons, it's twenties
I'm a Cash Money Hot, Big Tymer nigga
That'll hold a pinky finger up and blind ya nigga
(Eww!)
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
(Shine) Skritin' on twenty-two's
(Shine) Check my baby mamma
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
(Shine) My life is the shit
I'm a stunt 'til I die, so you better respect it
'Cause whoever try testin' is gonna be resting
I'm a young millionaire, Hot Boy, Lil' Turk
Bling blinging everyday, plus I got work (bling)
Nigga like me stay in the cut twenty-four seven
Steady stacking my ends on dubs, twenty-four seven
Every car you wish you had, we got it, we got it
Bentleys, Hummers and Jags, big bodies, big bodies
Love to floss, no secret stunners
Niggas steady baller block, can't take nothing from us
Young nigga, living a life surrounded by ice
Hoes be like, "Damn, them boys, they're nothing nice"
They on fire, that must be them Hot Boys
You motherfucking right, you think this not girl?
Better think twice, get it right dog
Know you recognize, we got it on lock fall
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
(Shine) Ridin' on twenty-two's
(Shine) Check my baby mamma
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
(Shine) My life is the shit
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
(Shine) Skritin' on twenty-two's
(Shine) Check my baby mamma
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
(Shine) My life is the shit
Uh, uh, uh
Huh uh (oh shit)
2001, my life is the shit, know why?
(I'm gon' shine)
I'm representing, I'mma spit it (bling)
As long as they make that shit I'mma break that shit
Ya heard me? It's like that, believe that
This year, fuck it I said it before and I meant it
I'm buying me a city
New Mannie, Louisiana, ya bitch you!
The lyrics to Lil Wayne's "Shine" depict the lavish and materialistic lifestyle that he and his fellow Cash Money Millionaires live. The opening lines list the various luxury cars that they own, including a Yellow Viper, Hummer, Benz, PT Cruiser, 'Lac on rims, 'Vette, and Rolls Royce, they have a choice of which car to ride every day. The lyrics then turn to Wayne's sexual exploits and how he enjoys promiscuous women, especially models who love to swallow. He even suggests that a woman should sleep with him instead of her broke boyfriend. The chorus, "Shine," represents their lavish lifestyle, with their cars, jewelry, and expensive liquor on display. They are proud of their wealth and want to show it off.
As the song continues, Wayne raps about his love of jewelry, clothing, and vehicles. He mentions how he likes to dress up his vehicles with TVs, Dreamcasts, DVDs, and nice sounds, buttons, and twenty-inch rims. He frequently uses the phrase "bling, bling," to describe his jewelry and how he loves to stack his paper. Wayne feels that he has made it and wants everyone to know it. He mocks those who try to test him, stating that they will be resting if they do. The final lines show Wayne's pride in his hometown, saying that he will buy it and name it after himself.
Line by Line Meaning
What, wha, wha, wha, wha
Expressing surprise and excitement
Cash Money Millionaires
Referring to the wealthy rap group
Bout to take it there
About to go all out and achieve success
Yellow Viper, yellow Hummer, Yellow Benz
Listing different luxury cars in yellow color
Yellow PT Cruiser, yellow 'Lac on rims
Adding more yellow cars to the list
Drop yellow 'Vette and a platinum Rolls Royce
Mentioning additional cars he owns
That's seven different cars, everyday I got a choice
Highlighting his abundance of car options
On my way to pick up Joyce, she be making me moist
Referring to a woman named Joyce who arouses him
Giving me head while she humming, she can play with her voice
Describing a sexual act performed by Joyce
And she got nice thighs, a big plump ass
Complimenting Joyce's physical features
She could ride a dick too, make me cum fast
Expressing satisfaction in their sexual encounters
I like them modeling bitches, I love them swallowing bitches
Expressing a preference for attractive and promiscuous women
Where them hoes headed at? I'm 'bout to follow them bitches (let's go)
Expressing his intention to pursue these women
I know you with your folks, but that nigga is broke
Noting that the person he is addressing is in a relationship with a financially unstable man
You might as well open your legs up and let a nigga poke
Suggesting that the person should engage in sexual activity with him instead
I'm a show you what it is not to be a window shopper
Asserting that he will demonstrate the benefits of being able to afford luxury items
Mama you can have Fendi, mama you can have Prada
Offering to provide expensive fashion brands to the person
All you gotta do is break a nigga off proper
Implying that sexual favors are required to receive these gifts
You could be with your man, I ain't tryna stop ya
Indicating that the person can still be in a relationship while having interactions with him
(Shine) From my head down to my shoes
Expressing that he exudes confidence and success
(Shine) Skritin' on twenty-two's
Driving a car with large wheels
(Shine) Check my baby mama
Referring to his child's mother
(Shine) Whip Rovers, not Hondas
Driving high-end cars, not ordinary ones
(Shine) I'mma spend it 'til it's gone
Indicating that he freely spends his money
(Shine) Don't know when I'm coming home
Being unsure of his return time due to a lavish lifestyle
(Shine) Pop X and drank Cris'
Listing drugs and alcohol
(Shine) My life is the shit
Expressing that he is living an extraordinary life
And the name be fire Wayne, ice and change
Referring to himself as a rapper who is both talented and wealthy
You can catch me in an aqua range, squatting things
Stating that he can be found driving a luxury car
With them twenty-two-inch chopper blades
Referring to his car wheels
Diamond face, diamond brace
Describing his jewelry
More colors than the game Simon Says
Having diverse and colorful jewelry pieces
And mami on forty-fifth she told me 'I'm a les'
Claiming that a woman he encountered identified as a lesbian
And she ain't like too much of dick
Indicating that she is not interested in heterosexual encounters
But give the bombest head, and so I took it anyway
Despite her sexual preferences, he engaged in oral sex with her
But bitch I got fam, don't need your pussy anyway
Asserting that he has a family and does not depend on her sexually
OK, let's talk about this ice that I'm carryin'
Transitioning to discuss his jewelry
All these karats like I'm a fucking Vegetarian
Comparing the abundance of diamonds to a vegetarian diet, emphasizing his wealth
Niggas play, I bury them, y'all already knowin'
Asserting that he defeats and outshines his competition
I threw up my arm and bitches thought it started snowin'
Showing off his jewelry by waving his arm, creating a visual effect
See I'mma keep it going, Big Tymin, you heard's me?
Promising to continue his extravagant and prosperous lifestyle
Dog I got cake like everyday my birthday
Indicating that he constantly has a lot of money
Wait, I don't think they heard me
Reiterating his previous statement
I say dog I got cake like everyday my birthday
Stating that he is consistently wealthy
I'mma Hot Boy, that's name brand and top of the line
Referring to himself as a successful and popular rapper
Ride fly daily, all year 'round I shine
Emphasizing his constant stylish appearance and success
Ain't a nigga and they mama gonna stop me dog
Asserting that no one can prevent his progress
Come through on dub-deuces, they jock me dog
Driving on large wheels and garnering attention
Glock cocked for haters tryna block me dog
Carrying a firearm for those who attempt to hinder his success
Catch 'em solo, they geezy, don't shock me dog
Not being surprised by the haters who try to confront him alone
Well get the fuck, slide on out the way
Commanding others to move aside and make way for him
And let B.G. ease down the shinin' lane
Allowing his fellow rapper B.G. to show off his success
Let the diamonds and the jewelry light shit up
Using his jewelry to illuminate his surroundings
Each piece of jewelry I own, I ice it up
Decorating all his jewelry with diamonds
You don't wanna put your vehicle next to us
Warning others not to park their cars near his expensive vehicles
Cause all of our vehicles, we dress 'em up
Customizing and enhancing the appearance of their cars
With television, Dreamcast, DVDs
Referring to the entertainment systems in their cars
Nice sounds, buttons, it's twenties
Describing the high-quality audio systems and large wheels of their cars
I'm a Cash Money Hot, Big Tymer nigga
Identifying himself as a successful member of the Cash Money rap group
That'll hold a pinky finger up and blind ya nigga
Demonstrating his financial status and ability to blind others with his jewelry
I'mma stunt 'til I die, so you better respect it
Asserting that he will continue to flaunt his wealth and demand respect
'Cause whoever try testin' is gonna be resting
Warning those who challenge him that they will face consequences
I'm a young millionaire, Hot Boy, Lil' Turk
Identifying himself as a young and successful rapper
Bling blinging everyday, plus I got work
Indicating that he not only shows off his wealth but also has a job
Nigga like me stay in the cut twenty-four seven
Stating that he is always on top of his game
Steady stacking my ends on dubs, twenty-four seven
Consistently increasing his wealth and financial assets
Every car you wish you had, we got it, we got it
Claiming to possess all the cars that others desire
Bentleys, Hummers and Jags, big bodies, big bodies
Listing luxury car brands and emphasizing their size
Love to floss, no secret stunners
Enjoying flaunting his wealth, without hiding it
Niggas steady baller block, can't take nothing from us
Asserting that others envy his success but cannot match it
Young nigga, living a life surrounded by ice
Being a young person who is constantly surrounded by expensive jewelry
Hoes be like, 'Damn, them boys, they're nothing nice'
Women are impressed by his wealth and extravagant lifestyle
They on fire, that must be them Hot Boys
Being highly sought-after and successful, known as the Hot Boys
You motherfucking right, you think this not girl?
Reaffirming his popularity and success
Better think twice, get it right dog
Advising others to reconsider their opinions and acknowledge his achievements
Know you recognize, we got it on lock fall
Asserting that they are in complete control and have everything under their command
Uh, uh, uh
Ad-lib expressing excitement and approval
Huh uh (oh shit)
Ad-lib expressing surprise and intensity
2001, my life is the shit, know why?
Speaking proudly of his life in 2001
'I'm gon' shine'
Expressing his determination to stand out and be successful
I'm representing, I'mma spit it (bling)
Promoting himself and his rap skills
As long as they make that shit I'mma break that shit
Committing to continue making successful music
Ya heard me? It's like that, believe that
Confirming the truth of his statements and asserting his credibility
This year, fuck it I said it before and I meant it
Being determined and unapologetic about his ambitions
I'm buying me a city
Expressing his desire to acquire great wealth and power
New Mannie, Louisiana, ya bitch you!
Referring to a place he plans to own and asserting dominance
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER DORSEY, DWAYNE CARTER, TERIUS GRAY, VIRGIL TAB, BYRON THOMAS, BRIAN WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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90s & early 2000s untouchable time for hiphop & rb. You had to be there to witness how special this era was.
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Obviously coz it was coming up n something new was fun for everyone..
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This the era when the south took over the game.