Shooter
Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Yea, yea, yea
Weezy baby y'all, (yeah)
Don't get shot
Rapid fire, what you know about it?
I brought my homie along for the ride
He strapped, he came here to come out the barrel
Rob
I heard some shouts like "Down on the floor"
Then even louder we got shooters, shooter
I turn around, I was starin' at chrome
Shotgun watches door, got security good (check)
Jumped right over counter
Pointed gun at, Winky tell her
I'm gon' shooter, shooter, shooter

My hands up (yeah)
My hands up (yeah)
They want me with my hands up
Oh, shooter
Oh, shooter

I think they want me to surrender
But no, I can't do it
But no, I can't do it

My hands up (yeah)
My hands up (yeah)
They want me with my hands up
Oh, shooter

I think they want me to surrender
But no, I can't do it
But no, I can't do it

So many doubt 'cause I come from the South
But when I open up my mouth, all bullets come out
Bang! Die bitch nigga die I hope you bleed a lake
I'm a play x-ray, helpin' y'all see the fake
I'm just tryin' to be the great, tryin' to get a piece of cake
Take it offa your plate, eat it right in your face
They got a whole lot to say but I don't listen
Call me automatic Weezy bitch I keep spittin', pow

With all these riches and, all these bitches
But ain't no looters around
They thinkin' about shooters that shooters that
Guns Girls Ladies that Gunners that
Shoot shoot shoot shoot shooter

Put my hands up
They want me with my hands up
They want me with my hands up
Oh, shooter

But I'm not
I just cry mama, I think they, hey
Me think they want me to surrender (Shooter)

And to the radio stations, I'm tired o' being patient
Stop bein' rapper racists, region haters
Spectators, dictators, behind door dick takers
It's outrageous
You don't know how sick you make us
I want to throw up like chips in Vegas
But this is Southern face it
If we too simple then y'all don't get the basics

Lady walks into a shotgun surprise (yeah)
Dropped to her knees saw her life before her eyes
He said "Bitch is gonna get it" everybody gon' regret it
I'm your, shooter!

My hands up, my hands up (yeah)
They want me with my hands up (yeah)
Oh, shooter
Oh, shooter

I try tell you what I am baby

My hands up, my hands up (yeah)
They want me with my hands up (yeah)
(Sorry but me no surrender)
Oh, shooter
Oh, shooter

Me won't surrender, me no pretender

Sock soakin' wet I been runnin' y'all
I reload, every hundred yards I'm comin' forward
Better know me, Lil Wayne just call me lord
Hard, take pain like Tylenols, raw
Way past par, far, I'm some shit you never saw
I take you to the shootout baby win lose or draw
And then they ask who when where how
And, my reply was simply pow!

Mama, I tink dey, hey, me tink dey want me to surrenda'
(Shooter, my hands up, my hands up, they want me to surrender)
Mama, I tink dey, ey, me tink dey want me to surrenda'
(Shooter, my hands up, my hands up, they want me to surrender)

No, me won't surrenda, no, no
I promise no surrenda'




I got my burner
And I'm your shooter

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Wayne's "Shooter" featuring Robin Thicke tells the story of a shootout that Lil Wayne and his friends encounter. The chorus repeats "My hands up, They want me with my hands up, Oh, shooter" indicating that Lil Wayne and his friends are under attack, and they are trying to defend themselves. Lil Wayne uses metaphors such as "I'm a play x-ray, helping y'all see the fake" and "Take it off your plate, eat it right in your face" referring to his success and wealth making haters envious. He also touches on the issue of regional discrimination in the music industry and how the South is often overlooked or discriminated against. However, the overall theme of the song is self-defense and being prepared to protect oneself and one's friends in violent situations. ย 


Line by Line Meaning

Yea, yea, yea
Introduction to the song


Weezy baby y'all, (yeah)
Lil Wayne introducing himself and hyping up the audience


Don't get shot
Warning to not cross Lil Wayne and his team


Rapid fire, what you know about it?
Lil Wayne posing a rhetorical question about his quick and efficient shooting skills


I brought my homie along for the ride
Lil Wayne brought along a friend for protection


He strapped, he came here to come out the barrel
Lil Wayne's friend also has a gun and is ready to use it if necessary


Rob
Introduction to Robin Thicke's lyrics


I heard some shouts like "Down on the floor"
Lil Wayne describing a robbery in progress


Then even louder we got shooters, shooter
Lil Wayne hears more gunshots


I turn around, I was starin' at chrome
Lil Wayne sees the barrel of a gun pointed at him


Shotgun watches door, got security good (check)
Lil Wayne's friend is covering the door to prevent anyone from leaving or harming them


Jumped right over counter
Lil Wayne jumps over the counter to evade the danger


Pointed gun at, Winky tell her
Lil Wayne instructs someone to communicate with the criminal holding them up


I'm gon' shooter, shooter, shooter
Lil Wayne is ready to use his gun if necessary


My hands up (yeah)
Lil Wayne is being told to put his hands up


They want me with my hands up
Lil Wayne's hands are being demanded to be up in surrender


Oh, shooter
Lil Wayne warns of a nearby shooter


I think they want me to surrender
Lil Wayne believes he is being asked to give up


But no, I can't do it
Lil Wayne refuses to surrender


So many doubt 'cause I come from the South
Lil Wayne addresses discrimination and stereotypes he experiences because of his southern background


But when I open up my mouth, all bullets come out
Lil Wayne asserts that his lyrics are his weapons


Bang! Die bitch nigga die I hope you bleed a lake
Lil Wayne is aggressive and vengeful towards his enemies


I'm a play x-ray, helpin' y'all see the fake
Lil Wayne is exposing fake people and behaviors


I'm just tryin' to be the great, tryin' to get a piece of cake
Lil Wayne is focused on achieving success and recognition


Take it offa your plate, eat it right in your face
Lil Wayne will take what he wants and flaunt it in front of his haters


They got a whole lot to say but I don't listen
Lil Wayne is unbothered by the opinions of others


Call me automatic Weezy bitch I keep spittin', pow
Lil Wayne is skilled at rapping and is like a machine gun


With all these riches and, all these bitches
Lil Wayne has wealth and women surrounding him


But ain't no looters around
Despite his success, Lil Wayne is not engaging in illegal activities


They thinkin' about shooters that shooters that
Lil Wayne is aware of the danger surrounding him and his friends


Guns Girls Ladies that Gunners that
Lil Wayne is surrounded by guns, women, and men who protect him


Shoot shoot shoot shoot shooter
Lil Wayne repeats a gun sound effect


Put my hands up
Lil Wayne is being told to surrender


But I'm not
Lil Wayne refuses to surrender


I just cry mama, I think they, hey
Lil Wayne expresses fear for his mother and himself


Me think they want me to surrender (Shooter)
Lil Wayne reiterates that he is being asked to give up


And to the radio stations, I'm tired o' being patient
Lil Wayne is frustrated with the lack of recognition from radio stations


Stop bein' rapper racists, region haters
Lil Wayne wants fair representation and recognition regardless of his southern background


Spectators, dictators, behind door dick takers
Lil Wayne believes the industry is filled with corrupt and controlling individuals


It's outrageous
Lil Wayne finds the situation intolerable


You don't know how sick you make us
Lil Wayne is sickened by the mistreatment he experiences


I want to throw up like chips in Vegas
Lil Wayne is disgusted like someone who has lost a lot of money, often referred to as throwing up, in Las Vegas


But this is Southern face it
Lil Wayne acknowledges his southern heritage


If we too simple then y'all don't get the basics
Lil Wayne believes that those who cannot appreciate his background and music are not understanding the fundamentals


Lady walks into a shotgun surprise (yeah)
Robin Thicke sings about a woman encountering a gun unexpectedly


Dropped to her knees saw her life before her eyes
The woman feared for her life and felt her end was near


He said "Bitch is gonna get it" everybody gon' regret it
The criminal is threatening violence on the woman and others


I'm your, shooter!
The song's title is repeated, emphasizing the violent theme


My hands up, my hands up (yeah)
Lil Wayne is being demanded to surrender


They want me with my hands up (yeah)
Lil Wayne is being asked to give up


I try tell you what I am baby
Lil Wayne is trying to assert his identity


(Sorry but me no surrender)
Lil Wayne is firm in his decision not to give up


Me won't surrender, me no pretender
Lil Wayne will not give up and is authentic in his identity


Sock soakin' wet I been runnin' y'all
Lil Wayne has been running and is tired (socks are wet from sweat)


I reload, every hundred yards I'm comin' forward
Lil Wayne is ready to fight and move on, even if it is only a little progress at a time


Better know me, Lil Wayne just call me lord
Lil Wayne asserts his dominance and declares himself as a significant figure in the industry


Hard, take pain like Tylenols, raw
Lil Wayne can endure pain and challenges, remaining unfiltered and authentic


Way past par, far, I'm some shit you never saw
Lil Wayne sees himself as different and better than others


I take you to the shootout baby win lose or draw
Lil Wayne is ready to fight, even if the outcome is uncertain


And then they ask who when where how
Lil Wayne anticipates being asked about his actions and behavior


And, my reply was simply pow!
Lil Wayne's response to the questioning is to indicate a gunshot


Mama, I tink dey, hey, me tink dey want me to surrenda'
Lil Wayne repeats his fear and worry about surrendering


(Shooter, my hands up, my hands up, they want me to surrender)
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the theme of violence and surrender


No, me won't surrenda, no, no
Lil Wayne remains firm in his refusal to give up


I promise no surrenda'
Lil Wayne promises that he will not surrender


I got my burner
Lil Wayne has his gun ready for protection




Lyrics ยฉ Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ROBIN THICKE, JAMES GASS, ROBERT KEYES, ROBERT DANIELS

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Great song

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