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Lil Wayne Lyrics

Fat boy
Lil Wayne begins his song by stating that he is addressing the audience as a fat boy. He is subtly suggesting that he is addressing people of all shapes and sizes, no matter their physical attributes or appearance.

No ceilings
Lil Wayne suggests that there are no limits or boundaries to what he can and will do.

Rock star lifestyle might not make it,
Lil Wayne is acknowledging that his rock star lifestyle, which includes drugs and other vices, is dangerous and could ultimately lead to his demise.

President got him in the White house naked,
Lil Wayne uses figurative language to imply that he is in a vulnerable and exposed position, as if he is being watched and judged by those in a position of power.

Look at the clock and it says right now,
Lil Wayne is grounded in the present moment and emphasizes the importance of being present and aware.

Get a pound, break it down, blow it like trial,
Lil Wayne is describing the process of breaking down and smoking marijuana, which is often referred to as 'blowing' or 'smoking' a joint.

Panatella Dutchy wine in my tall glass,
Lil Wayne describes his lavish lifestyle by mentioning his expensive cigar (Panatella), and stating that he drinks wine from a tall glass.

Young Money baby, big shit like a horse ass,
Lil Wayne is confident in his abilities and the success of his label, Young Money. He compares it to a large horse's ass- implying both its size and its value.

Stacks in my backpack, shades on, hat back,
Lil Wayne describes his appearance with stacks of money in his backpack and his sunglasses on. He also wears his hat 'backwards' or 'back' as a fashion statement.

Bugatti bat black, where they do that at?
Lil Wayne boasts about owning a black Bugatti, one of the most expensive cars in the world. He asks the audience where else people could afford to have such lavish possessions.

South beach Miami hoe, I'm probably with Tammy Toe,
Lil Wayne mentions being in South Beach Miami and hanging out with someone named Tammy Toe (a made-up name), showing off his social status and freedom of choice.

My life is a video and the women want they cameo,
Lil Wayne implies that he lives his life in the public eye, like a music video and that women are eager to be a part of it.

I just want the panty hoes and I'm higher than Geronimo,
Lil Wayne implies he desires women (panty hoes) and that he is high on drugs - making him feel higher than the legendary Apache warrior, Geronimo, who is known for chieftainship and resistance.

And I got them tools, tell em boys to get mechanical,
Lil Wayne has weapons (a metaphor for rap skills) he advises others to work hard and master their craft with mechanical precision.

Now pop that pussy like a four, four,
Lil Wayne tells women to dance or move to the beat of the music, similar to firing a gun (four-four).

I turn her round and bend her over like a low blow,
Lil Wayne is describing having anal sex with a woman, using a low blow as a metaphor.

It's young money baby, we the fucking greatest,
Lil Wayne is boldly proclaiming the greatness of himself and his record label, Young Money.

We don put the other niggas on a hiatus,
Lil Wayne implies that other rappers are taking a break from the music industry because Young Money is so successful.

Beat ya bitch with a pump if she denied data,
Lil Wayne is using violent language to describe what he would do if a woman denied him sex.

Cos I'll serve anyone like a blind waiter,
Lil Wayne is metaphorically serving rappers with his music, like a blind waiter who blindly serves patrons without bias.

I'll make my girl cum first then I'll arrive later,
Lil Wayne is describing performing oral sex on his girlfriend before having sex himself.

I shake you pussy's up, I'm her vibrator, hahe,
Lil Wayne uses a metaphor to describe his ability to make women orgasm and satisfy them sexually. He implies he is their substitute to vibrator, a mechanical device, or a sex toy.

Keep getting money like hell yeah,
Lil Wayne boasts about constantly making money and being proud of it.

This sh-ts so good it don't even smell bad,
Lil Wayne is describing his drugs as being of such high quality that they don't give off a pungent smell.

And you can tell dad, that I'm motherfucker,
Lil Wayne is confident and proud of his achievements and wants others to know and acknowledge his success.

You niggas bet not slip, ice road truckers,
Lil Wayne is using a reference to the reality TV show, Ice Road Truckers to imply that people should be careful not to mess up, similar to how truckers should be careful not to slip on icy roads.

Light pole barrel, chopper stupid long,
Lil Wayne is describing his weapons, implying that the chopper (a slang term for a machine gun) is long enough to stretch to a light pole barrel.

New Orleans nigga, I get super Dome,
Lil Wayne is a New Orleans native, and he mentions the Super Dome, which is a stadium located in the city- implying he is the sole owner of it.

Loyal to the game, the game been good to me,
Lil Wayne emphasizes his commitment and loyalty to the rap game, which has been rewarding to him.

Still spitting fire, you niggas wood to me,
Lil Wayne explains that he is still sharp and skilled in his rapping, making any other rapper's attempts inferior (wood).

We on nigga, let let them hoes know,
Lil Wayne and his cohorts are ready to take on anyone, including women.

Young Money lay em down like old folks,
Lil Wayne compares his rap label Young Money to senior citizens, implying having so much unity and friendship that they have become similar to a family. The phrase is also a reference to laying down old musicians and their music for new ones to reign in popularity.

You coming with it, we coming for it,
Lil Wayne is not afraid of other rappers or their skills and is ready to go head to head with them.

Plenty to go around, now watch the money orbit,
Lil Wayne suggests that everyone can succeed and make money if they work hard, and the notion of abundance is limitless, playing off of the gravity's force of pull and the moon's pull creating orbit.

Real sh-t people, now just absorb it,
Lil Wayne is stating that his lyrics are based on reality, and he wants people to pay attention and understand the realness in his words.

I try to pay attention but y'all mad boring,
Lil Wayne claims to want to pay attention to his surroundings but finds them dull, uninteresting, and not worth his attention.

And I got so much swag I need an ad for it,
Lil Wayne has a great deal of style, taste, and personality- so much that he believes he could sell advertisements for his lifestyle if he put it on display.

And I don't like to brag so my bitches brag for me,
Lil Wayne is implying that women in his life can and will brag on his behalf because he himself doesn't like to do it- likely adding to the authenticity of his music and personality portrayed in his songs.

Oh she a good girl, I got her transforming,
Lil Wayne has a good woman in his life who is drastically changing and adapting to her surroundings, thanks to him.

She give me hot head, I call it global warming,
Lil Wayne is received oral sex from a woman, and his response is creating a wordplay on global warming and the temperature change that comes along with the act.

If we don't do it dog, lets do it now,
Lil Wayne is eager to take action right now and seize the moment, regardless of what it is.

I am more animal then the zoo allowed,
Lil Wayne is saying he is wild and unpredictable, even beyond what would be permitted in a zoo.

Put me in the wild, I'll be there for a while,
Lil Wayne believes that he would thrive in the wild, able to be himself without any restrictions or societal norms.

You niggas little league, call em Curacao
Lil Wayne is calling out other rappers, saying they are like little league players when compared to him and his success in the rap game. He makes a reference to a Curaçao league, known for being weak in skillset- a metaphor for their 'small' level of talent.

Energizer money, it keep going,
Lil Wayne's money reserves seem endless and maintainable, much like the Energizer bunny that doesn't stop moving or running out of energy.

I'm laid up, I'm free throwing,
Lil Wayne is taking a moment to relax and kick back- enjoying life without any care. The phrase 'free throwing' could mean he's spending money without a care, playing on the term 'free throw' in basketball, where shots are uncontested and typically easily made.

Who rebounding, who gives a sh-t,
Lil Wayne doesn't care about others' criticisms or comments, making a basketball analogy by asking who's rebounding, an unimportant aspect of the sport.

Fuck dat, I got twenty seven years of this,
Lil Wayne is not interested in hearing negativity or critiques from others because he's been doing this for 27 years and he isn't going to change his way of doing things.

Hit or miss, I hit your mrs.,
Lil Wayne is confident in his ability to have sex with a man's wife or girlfriend if he chooses to, suggesting their relationship is fragile and can easily be broken.

You are local news, I'm 60 minutes,
Lil Wayne is comparing himself to a popular and highly-regarded show, 60 Minutes- implying he's impeccable, valuable, and unforgettable. He then implies that others are barely local news, meaning they don't reach the status that he and 60 minutes does.

I hit the target, I hit the witness,
Lil Wayne is skilled and precise, saying he can hit his target and even anyone who may witness the event.

I work out in my office, guess I'm fit for business,
Lil Wayne is fit for business and physically fit too, emphasizing his motivation and dedication to both his personal and professional success.

Too many visions, completed missions,
Lil Wayne has achieved much in his life by having multiple goals and successfully completing them.

Still ice in our crosses, keep it Christian,
Lil Wayne and his cohorts keep their faith and religion close to their hearts through their jewelry and maintaining a Christian lifestyle despite the fame or lifestyle challenges they face.

We consistent, the streets commend it,
Lil Wayne and Young Money maintain a consistent and high-quality attitude in their music, which is recognized and respected on the streets by others.

Weezy F baby, the F is for Forensics,
Lil Wayne playfully introduces himself by his nickname Weezy F Baby, and explains that the F stands for Forensics possibly implying he believes that his raps heavily criticize and analyze the realities of society and life like Forensic Science analyzes crimes.

From start to finish, Usain Wayne,
Lil Wayne implies that he is fast and efficient in all aspects of life, similar to Jamaican runner Usain Bolt- who is known for his speed and efficiency.

OK ya doing your thing,
Lil Wayne gives credit to others for doing their own thing and pursuing their passions.

But things change, you plain Jane,
While others may be succeeding now, Lil Wayne believes that things can and will quickly change, leaving them to be 'plain Janes' and left behind.

I'm diverse, I save the World second,
Lil Wayne believes that he is beyond what others are capable of, being highly diverse and accomplished and couldn't care less about saving the world or doing any noble causes.

And I get high first
Lil Wayne is implying that he enjoys and prioritizes his drug use before anything else.