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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.

Shoot Me Down
Lil Wayne Lyrics

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Open up your hearts people
Page one chapter one verse muthaf***in' one

Yeah uh huh I'm drinkin' hot tea b****, feel me

Yeah now if you let me
You wont regret me
S*** if you let me

You wont forget me,
Remember, and if you don't then mind the,
Hold up bah bah! There's a reminder
I ain't kind hot I'm sauna
I sweat money and the bank is my shower
Ha ha and that pistol is my towel
Ha so stop sweatin' me coward
And I would
Die for ours ride
For ours
Supply the flowers
This is history in the making
Now shut the f*** up and let me make it

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm flyin'
I'm high-up
Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up
(This tea is at a real good temperature right now, so am I)

I spit Alcatraz bars I know
And d-boys is the only alphabet boys I know
Gotta 3-80 on my waist and Rambo at home
No more bandanna round my dome bandanna in my right pocket
B**** I'm grown f*** what you on
Now watch me stand on the world as I sit in a throne
And if I jump I'm a fly and look into the eagles eye
And see I am nothin' like you, why?
B**** see, it gets me how nothing gets me or get to me
And if you shootin' for the star than just shoot me
But your bullets don't reach mars
Pause, clause, because I'm a a beast I'm a dog ill get'cha
My picture should be in the dictionary
Next to the definition of definition
Because repetition is the father of learnin'
And son I know your barrel burnin' but

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm flyin'
I'm high-up
Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up
(This tea is at a real good temperature right now, so am I)

Pappa I did it to em, I'm a bastard
And I'm a do it again like n**** backwards
These n****s backwards but they behind us
Now watch me get high like times up
Now D bring the drums back
And watch me hit em' where there lungs sat like that
I get respect cause if I don't I'm a take it
I see your boys hatin' and I see your girls naked
Drum sound like a naked gun switch clips with my thumb
Then I pop another clip in and aim at his vision
Cause Wayne is his vision cause Wayne is the mission
I'm aimin' at a mirror

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' im flyin'
(And I've done it before, please don't make me do it no more)
I'm high-up

Please don't me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high up
(Watch me soar, where the f*** is my guitar, now roar)

Overall Meaning

The song "Shoot Me Down" by Lil Wayne featuring D. Smith is a braggadocious track in which the rapper asserts his dominance and warns his enemies not to try to bring him down. The chorus, "Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm high-up," is a metaphor for his success and confidence. Lil Wayne confidently spits bars about his wealth, fame, and skills as a rapper, declaring that he is "history in the making." He also references his past legal troubles and brushes off his haters.

The lyrics have a number of interesting wordplays and allusions. Lil Wayne references Alcatraz, the infamous prison, to suggest that he is a tough and formidable presence in the rap game. He also alludes to the "alphabet boys," a derogatory term for federal agents, and boasts about his stash of weapons. The line "repetition is the father of learning" is a famous quote attributed to the ancient Roman author, Publilius Syrus, and Lil Wayne cleverly uses it to suggest that he is constantly perfecting his craft. The repeated refrain of "I'm high-up" can be interpreted both literally, as a reference to his drug use, and figuratively, as a statement of his elevated status.

Overall, "Shoot Me Down" is a typical Lil Wayne track, with boastful lyrics, confident rapping, and a catchy hook. Its mix of braggadocio and vulnerability is characteristic of the rapper's style, and its references to popular culture and historical figures make it an interesting and engaging listen.

Line by Line Meaning

Open up your hearts people
Please be receptive to my message

Page one chapter one verse muthaf***in' one
This is the beginning of something important

Yeah uh huh I'm drinkin' hot tea b****, feel me
I am relaxed and in the moment

Yeah now if you let me
If you allow me to take control

You wont regret me
I will be beneficial to you

S*** if you let me
I could do great things for you

You wont forget me,
I will make a lasting impression

Remember, and if you don't then mind the,
Don't forget, or be aware of the consequences

Hold up bah bah! There's a reminder
Wait, let me emphasize that again

I ain't kind hot I'm sauna
I am hot and powerful

I sweat money and the bank is my shower
I make money effortlessly

Ha ha and that pistol is my towel
I am always ready for danger

Ha so stop sweatin' me coward
Stop harassing me, weakling

And I would
I am willing to

Die for ours ride
I would sacrifice myself for my team/crew

For ours
For us

Supply the flowers
I could be the cause or victim of violence

This is history in the making
This moment is significant

Now shut the f*** up and let me make it
Allow me to focus on my work

Please don't shoot me down cause I'm flyin' I'm flyin'
Please don't ruin my momentum

I'm high-up
I am achieving great things

(This tea is at a real good temperature right now, so am I)
I am comfortable and everything is going well

I spit Alcatraz bars I know
My rhymes are tough

And d-boys is the only alphabet boys I know
I only associate with drug dealers

Gotta 3-80 on my waist and Rambo at home
I am prepared for danger

No more bandanna round my dome bandanna in my right pocket
I have evolved and matured

B**** I'm grown f*** what you on
I am independent and capable

Now watch me stand on the world as I sit in a throne
I have immense power

And if I jump I'm a fly and look into the eagles eye
I am fearless and powerful

And see I am nothin' like you, why?
I am unique and superior

B**** see, it gets me how nothing gets me or get to me
I am invulnerable to criticism

And if you shootin' for the star than just shoot me
I am the star, so aim for me

But your bullets don't reach mars
You cannot harm me

Pause, clause, because I'm a a beast I'm a dog ill get'cha
I am fierce and will attack if necessary

My picture should be in the dictionary
I am exemplary and should be recognized

Next to the definition of definition
I am the definition of excellence

Because repetition is the father of learnin'
Practice is essential for mastery

And son I know your barrel burnin' but
I know you are eager and angry, but

Pappa I did it to em, I'm a bastard
I am unconventional and unapologetic

And I'm a do it again like n**** backwards
I am unpredictable and confident

These n****s backwards but they behind us
Others are inferior and in our shadow

Now watch me get high like times up
I will continue to be successful and powerful

Now D bring the drums back
Let the music build

And watch me hit em' where there lungs sat like that
I will strike at my enemies

I get respect cause if I don't I'm a take it
I am worthy of respect and will demand it

I see your boys hatin' and I see your girls naked
I am envied and desired

Drum sound like a naked gun switch clips with my thumb
The rhythm is exciting and I am ready for whatever comes

Then I pop another clip in and aim at his vision
I am aggressive and will not back down

Cause Wayne is his vision cause Wayne is the mission
I am determined and will succeed

I'm aimin' at a mirror
I am reflecting on my goals and accomplishments

(And I've done it before, please don't make me do it no more)
I am tired of fighting, please let me rest

(Watch me soar, where the f*** is my guitar, now roar)
I am triumphant and I want to celebrate my success

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DRESHAN SMITH, DWAYNE CARTER

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