YM Salute
Lil Wayne Lyrics

Better strap up your boots
Prepare yourself for what's to come

Before they start to shoot
Before the chaos and conflict start

Than do it for the troops
Show support and respect for those in the military

It's young money salute
Show allegiance and respect to the Young Money team

Yeah, uh
Affirmative and ready to go

So sick with the flow
Incredibly talented at rapping

Yeah your cowboys know that Lil Twist
The person being addressed is well-known and respected

Been a pro way before Romo or T.O
Has been skilled and successful for a long time

No wetting cowboys to a piston
Won't be slowed down or stopped by any obstacles

A.I no Wallace your kids getting demolished
Will dominate and defeat opponents like Allen Iverson and Ben Wallace did

I'm booking on your suckers like I'm just leaving college
Looking for opportunities and success like a recent college graduate

But smart, very smart, too smart for ya knowledge
Intelligent and knowledgeable, beyond what others may think

Too smart once more, Wayne called me a genius
So smart that even Lil Wayne recognizes their genius

It's Y.M.E. nothing gets in between us
Young Money Empire, a strong and unified force

Tell Wayne I'm going in like somebody bout to bury me
Will put in maximum effort like they are about to die

In this rap game nobody could ever bury me
Cannot be defeated or overshadowed in the rap industry

That's why you see me on stage rocking with young money
Performing and collaborating with Young Money, a sign of success

I told my team I got us man it's all on me
Taking ownership and responsibility for their team's success

Like volume 2 BG I got my crew with me
Referring to the successful album by B.G. and confident in the strength of their crew

Twist, Mack, Millz, Gudda and my baby Nicki
Listing the members of their team, including affectionately calling Nicki Minaj their "baby"

Everytime I'm on the track it's ransom
Their performances are so valuable and impressive, it's like they are demanding ransom

Can't find us anymore it's random
Difficult to predict or find where they will be next, like it is random

When Young Money come through you better salute us
Respect and acknowledge the power and influence of Young Money

Hey I solemnly swear if it ever go down
Making a serious and sincere vow to their crew

You ain't never gotta call me cause I'mma be there
Showing loyalty and commitment to the team

Lets get to the point like elbows, my crew harder than shelltoes
Direct and to the point, emphasizing the strength of their crew

Strapped like Velcro and this we running hell no
Prepared and ready for anything, not going down without a fight

And truthfully, aiming for number one oh do we
Honest and upfront about their goal to be the best

You ask why I reply cause nobody remember 2 or 3
Explaining why they strive to be number one, because no one remembers the runners-up

Cross Y.M. and the hem will make a movie
Oppose Young Money and expect a major confrontation

We all we can be, respect the army and salute we
Being their best and respecting their team, calling for others to do the same

Yeah, Young money army we marching
Referring to the team as an army, marching forward with unity

We coming forward no warning
Advancing and making their presence known quickly and decisively

We got these boys running like Forest
Causing their opponents to flee quickly like they are Forrest Gump

So salute me like a general
Show respect and honor like to a military leader

First place never last
Determined to be the best and not settle for anything less

Always on top and I'm a chief like a Seminole
Being a natural leader and confident in their success

Got the game in strangle hold no letting up
Controlling the game and not giving up their position of power

You can get the top, ya can pop like 7 Up
Warning that their opponents can try to take them down, but they will still prevail

Knock knock let us up, young money applaud me
Announcing their arrival and requesting recognition and support from Young Money

And we'll take the game out your hands like a joy stick
Dominating and controlling the game like playing a video game

I'mma need my badges and my ribbons
Deserving of accolades and recognition for their success

Maybe it will make up for everything that I wasn't given
Compensating for past injustices and lack of opportunities

Everything that I've given, I swear I'll never give in
Refusing to give up or compromise their hard work and dedication

Just look at what I've been in and this is just the beginning
Reflecting on their struggles and realizing there is still more to come

I d-d-d-d-do it cause I did it for my ballerina girls
Putting in the work and effort for their female fans, who may not typically enjoy rap music

Blowing kisses to the soldiers I am Marilyn Monroe
Showing love and support for the military, comparing themselves to a cultural icon

But we shoot shoot shoot em up, camouflage me,
Switching from being sweet to being prepared for battle, needing to blend in like camouflage

'Cause young money is the Navy better yet the Army
Comparing Young Money to the strength and power of the Navy and Army

Commander in chief
Being in charge and leading the team like a military commander

One hand on the World, one hand on the brief
Being both in control and knowledgeable about the world and the industry

I stand on the World, bitch I stand on the peak
Being confident and standing out as the best in the industry

Of the game, and the girls, and the guap, now that's G
Dominating in every aspect of the industry, including the money

Don't ask me about shit but money
Money is their top priority, and they are not to be questioned about it

Fuckin' right my money long I got that 10ft money
Confirming they have lots of money, a "10-foot" stack of it

I get it fast when I get to the money
Making money quickly and efficiently

When I walk, it sounds like 10 foots running
Being so rich that their footsteps sound like stacks of money hitting the ground

I meant feet, I'm in deep like wet pussy
Using clever wordplay to say they are deeply involved and committed to the industry

I'm a purple heart proven war vet rookie
Being battle-tested and successful despite being relatively new to the industry

You can't even sit next to me
Being too intimidating and powerful for others to even be near them

Now bring money or death to me, or don't step to me
Demanding either financial compensation or physical intimidation, or else stay away completely

Now don't step nigga, march with me
Encouraging others to join them and become a part of their success

To the steps of the court building
Referring to the courthouse, potentially for legal battles

Like ain't we God's children
Believing in their own power and potential as human beings

I know at all times God's feel me
Feeling empowered and connected to a higher power

So I play my part until the war kill me
Being committed to their work and their team until the end of their lives

Salute or shoot!
Choose to respect and acknowledge their team or face the consequences