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.
Way Of Life
Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Hook up the turn tables, whoof get on the keyboard
And we goin' run this for you, ya heard?
Yeah, check it out
Cash Money [Repeat: x4]
Hey, let me slide in the Benz with the fished-out fins
Cause you know it ain't tricking if you got it
Copped baby girl what she desired
It's chump change ma, Marijuana skyler
Know'n what I got up in my styraphone cup, that purple stuff
It was given to me at birth an stuff
So that's why I cop the Bentley with the leather and the furry cups
Hey, hold on mami them whips on dubs
Cadillac Truck, 28's, no rubs
Slide in the Benz, fins, bubble-eyed lens
Car show in New York, y'all know who wins
It's the Birdman daddy, with the Gucci Prada
Slant back Cup Truck, no rims, can't holla
It's that Louie Fendi on Ostrich streets
It's the tailor-made daddy, mami do you love me?
[Chorus]
Baby, I'm a stunna
I ain't goin' change it
Don't, you, know, it's a way of life?
Mami, do you want it?
Cause I'm about to bring it
Oh baby, can't stop the stun, no, no
Pop one, pop two with the blue Nike shoes
Royal blue jag on 'em 22's
Slippers, white to breathe, 500 Degreez
In that Cadillac Truck on 'em 23's
I'm the boss of the game with the money and fame
All these, naked women that pop Champaign
And these, marble floors stay high as Rick James
If you know my name then you know my game
It's Lil' Whoody from the Hot Block where series flow
Gotta get dough, cha'll won't feel me blow
But, y'all don't hear me though
Til I'm rolling down my window where my grill is show
And you know I probably pump it through the hood on them 24's
Word, rims poking out the side of the err
Glock, have ya rims poking out the side of your shirt
I'm a 17 nigga and I ride through the turf
[Chorus]
Hey, and my pinky glow cause my rings is so,
Blingy blingy, yo stop blinking though
We smoke stinky stinky dro
And we don't cop them incy wincy o's
And we don't stop, nah, we blow
Fuck the people
Everywhere we go we smell like ick yo
Birdman, my Paw so that make me go, fly like an eagle, fasheezy
See they think cause I stay English turn
That stunna don't ever OZ to burn
I go in each sto' and ball like a dog
Me and my niggs ball like a dog
Cars on my streets, all on the lawn
Ice in my teeth, all on my arm
Tats in my face, my back and my arm
Tats in my face, my back and my arm
[Chorus]
Yo, there it is, ya lil' low life
See, I'm a professional, you a rookie
Fuck, a game so serious I could sell a hooker some pussy
That's some serious shit
Oh yeah, believe that
Who we rolling with?
We rolling wit Cash Money
Oh, I forgot about peace, Peace!
I mean, piece of pussy, piece of land, piece of property
Just a mind game
Piece of mind, ya know
Piece of something, motherfucker!
The song "Way of Life" by Lil Wayne is typical of the Cash Money Records label's music, which features the flashy lifestyle and materialistic pursuits of its rappers. In the song, Lil Wayne and Birdman rap about their love for expensive cars, jewelry, and clothes as well as their penchant for partying and drug use. The chorus repeats the phrase "baby, I'm a stunna," which is a term that Cash Money Records rappers use to describe themselves as bosses of the game who can afford anything they want.
In the verses, Lil Wayne boasts of his wealth and generosity towards his female companions, whom he treats to expensive shopping sprees. Birdman also brags of his luxurious lifestyle and labels himself as a fashion icon, referring to his designer outfits from Gucci, Prada, and Fendi, among others. Throughout the song, Lil Wayne and Birdman mention their love for custom cars with large rims, such as the Cadillac Truck and Benz with fished-out fins. They also mention their affinity for expensive jewelry, including rings and chains that light up, and their use of drugs, particularly purple stuff, which Lil Wayne says he's had since birth.
In summary, "Way of Life" is a song that glorifies the lavish lifestyle of Cash Money Records rappers, featuring lyrics that celebrate their wealth, fashion statements, and indulgence in drugs and alcohol. The song's message is simple: being a stunna is a way of life that involves living it up to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
Look right here, this how we goin' do this
Let me explain the plan I have for this song
Hook up the turn tables, whoof get on the keyboard
Get the equipment ready to make music
And we goin' run this for you, ya heard?
We are going to perform this song for you, do you understand?
Hey, let me slide in the Benz with the fished-out fins
Allow me to get into my Mercedes-Benz with unique modifications
Hit the mall wit my girlfriends dish out ends
Go shopping with my girlfriends and spend a significant amount of money
Cause you know it ain't tricking if you got it
Spending money is not a waste if you have enough of it
Copped baby girl what she desired
Bought what the woman I was with wanted
It's chump change ma, Marijuana skyler
The amount of money spent is insignificant compared to the drug I consume
Know'n what I got up in my styraphone cup, that purple stuff
I am aware of what is in my foam cup, which is a type of strong and colorful drink
It was given to me at birth an stuff
It's part of my lifestyle and personality
So that's why I cop the Bentley with the leather and the furry cups
That's why I buy myself a luxurious car and personalize it with unique accessories
Hey, hold on mami them whips on dubs
Hey, wait a minute girl, these cars have 20-inch wheels
Cadillac Truck, 28's, no rubs
A Cadillac SUV, with 28-inch wheels and without rubbing or any problems
Slide in the Benz, fins, bubble-eyed lens
I get in the Mercedes-Benz with fins on the back and special eye-shaped headlights
Car show in New York, y'all know who wins
At the car show in New York, I am the clear winner
It's the Birdman daddy, with the Gucci Prada
I'm Birdman, wearing expensive and top-of-the-line brands like Gucci and PRADA
Slant back Cup Truck, no rims, can't holla
A special truck with a slanted back, no rims, and no problems
It's that Louie Fendi on Ostrich streets
I am wearing Louis Vuitton and Fendi in luxurious streets filled with exotic Ostrich leathers
It's the tailor-made daddy, mami do you love me?
I am unique and custom-tailored, do you love me for who I am?
[Chorus]
Repeating chorus of the song
Pop one, pop two with the blue Nike shoes
Put on blue Nike shoes and take some drugs
Royal blue jag on 'em 22's
A royal blue Jaguar car with 22-inch wheels
Slippers, white to breathe, 500 Degreez
Wear white shoes that can breathe when it's very hot, up to 500 degrees
In that Cadillac Truck on 'em 23's
Driving a Cadillac SUV with 23-inch wheels
I'm the boss of the game with the money and fame
I'm the most successful in my profession due to my wealth and popularity
All these, naked women that pop Champagne
Many naked women celebrate with me by popping bottles of Champagne
And these, marble floors stay high as Rick James
My expensive house has marble floors that are as high as legendary musician Rick James
If you know my name then you know my game
If you know who I am, then you know what my profession and lifestyle are
It's Lil' Whoody from the Hot Block where series flow
I am Lil' Whoody from the popular and active neighborhood where music flows
Gotta get dough, cha'll won't feel me blow
I need to make money and become famous so that people appreciate my music
But, y'all don't hear me though
But, nobody seems to pay attention to me
Til I'm rolling down my window where my grill is show
Until I pull up in my car and show off my gold teeth
And you know I probably pump it through the hood on them 24's
And I probably drive around the neighborhood with my car equipped with 24-inch wheels
Word, rims poking out the side of the err
Yeah, the wheels are so big that they stick out from the side of the car
Glock, have ya rims poking out the side of your shirt
Even a gun in your pants could make the wheels of your car stick out through your shirt
I'm a 17 nigga and I ride through the turf
I am only 17 years old, but I freely drive around the area
[Chorus]
Repeating chorus of the song
Hey, and my pinky glow cause my rings is so,
Hey, notice that my pinky finger shines because of my rings
Blingy blingy, yo stop blinking though
My jewelry shines so much that it can be blinding, don't blink
We smoke stinky stinky dro
We smoke strong and pungent marijuana
And we don't cop them incy wincy o's
We don't buy small amounts of drugs
And we don't stop, nah, we blow
We don't stop smoking, we continue to smoke
Fuck the people
Ignore what other people think or say
Everywhere we go we smell like ick yo
We carry the smell of marijuana with us wherever we go
Birdman, my Paw so that make me go, fly like an eagle, fasheezy
Birdman is my father, so I feel like I can fly high and free like an eagle, easy
See they think cause I stay English turn
People think I'm somebody different because of where I live
That stunna don't ever OZ to burn
I always have large amounts of marijuana to consume
I go in each sto' and ball like a dog
I walk into every store and spend lots of money like a wealthy person
Me and my niggs ball like a dog
My friends and I also spend a lot of money like wealthy people
Cars on my streets, all on the lawn
There are cars everywhere on the street and the lawn
Ice in my teeth, all on my arm
I have diamond jewelry in my teeth and on my arm
Tats in my face, my back and my arm
I have tattoos on my face, back, and arm
[Chorus]
Repeating chorus of the song
Yo, there it is, ya lil' low life
There it is, directed at someone who is viewed as a lesser or low-ranking person
See, I'm a professional, you a rookie
I'm experienced and skilled at what I do, you're inexperienced
Fuck, a game so serious I could sell a hooker some pussy
The game is serious and I'm so good that even a prostitute could learn from me
That's some serious shit
That's the truth and it's serious
Oh yeah, believe that
Oh, definitely believe what I just said
Who we rolling with?
Who is with us right now?
We rolling wit Cash Money
We are with the Cash Money record label
Oh, I forgot about peace, Peace!
Oh, I almost forgot about peace and saying goodbye
I mean, piece of pussy, piece of land, piece of property
I actually mean a sexual partner, a piece of land, or a piece of property
Just a mind game
It's just a joke or a play on words
Piece of mind, ya know
Just a peace of mind, you know what I mean?
Piece of something, motherfucker!
Just a peace of something, you motherfucker!
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: B. THOMAS, D. CARTER, DENNIS EARLE LAMBERT, DUANE S HITCHINGS, FRANNE GOLDE, TERRANCE JERMAINE QUAITES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dv8 Deprave
Man, took me back to 2002!! This is what rap should be like today, Wayne was on top of his game quickly got that fame.. much respect β
Bertha Cooks
Thank you.
Karl Roc
Yup
Down Bad Ichigo
Rap, like everything, needed to evolve
TrapKing Productions
If rap was like this today the sound would be old and not nostalgic. Music is constantly changing. You either keep up or get left behind. Tucci even said something like that himself.
Jerome Productions
@TrapKing Productions true
Ruby Evangeline
I think people's music taste is bad bcoz this song deserves billion views β€β€ππ Lil Wayne went in HAM on this right here, straight up BANGERRRRRRR! IDC if he was using that authenticv i e w s to get his career started, which major artist aint using them to get big these days?
Fourah Bay College - Magical Podium
What an era! This took me to my high school days. There was a time Lil Wayne was the real deal! Letβs put some respect on this guyβs name!
Karl Roc
Agree Lil Wayne fell off after no ceilings Mixtape
214THUGGERπ¨π±
@Karl Roc i dont call it falling off after over 30 yrs