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.
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Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Peep me out, look!
Head bustin', black fatigues
So blunted, 400 degreez, it's sweet
Nigga, respect me
When you see the left hand buggin', nigga, respect it
But if you see the left hand bustin', nigga, your disrespectin'
Took one to the chest, I never die, I'm the same brother
It's a must they recognize that I'm untamed, brother
Disconnect a boy like a damn change number
Hang up and try again
I kill ya, wake ya up, and make you die again
Spark it up, and make a nigga block fry again
Go ta jail, and do life, not five ta ten
Me, Lil' Mario, and Toolie, that's my man, fam
My niggas don't give a Jean-Claude Van Damme
About'chu, 'cause we don't play around
Bring the K around, spray tha town, take the ground
Take the ground that you walk on
Tap the phones that you talk on
Jam ya up and take your arms off
I hit you twice with tha sawed-off
And your nigga just watch your head fall off, fall off
You think ya love me, I shoot anybody that look suspicious (what)
I bust the three-six until the damn drum bust (what)
I hit the hood, (I hit the hood) be up in all black, (be in all black)
Numb-nut
I run up in your house with a Tommy gun, what
I'm standin' there like all mine
Run through your click like a weak defensive line
Doggy fresh
[Turk]
You want war, nigga, let's beef, beef
We can do it how ya want, or take it to the streets, streets
I'll be dressed in camouflage, Ree's on my feet
Through your air (through your air) leave ya burnin' like heat
What ya.. know, I'm the one from the T.C.
Chopper shooter, block bruiser, I'll bet any G (any G)
On fire, nigga, label, that's a HB
And if I can't kill you, killin' your family (family)
Think it's a game, 'rilla, test my nuts, you'll see
How fast I send shots through your 6V (6V)
Heads bust if ya really think it's CMB
And I know you all know about Slim and be
We get our ball on, nigga, drink Cristy
Me and Buck get head from meekos in Tennessee
Betta ask somebody, nigga, I been a G
And the Baby still servin' niggas for ten a key, nigga
[Lil' Wayne]
Aw, aw, aw, look
Call me big baller, Big Tymer, big pockets
Call me big stunter, big stick, or big body
Call me that lil' nigga with the Role, fulla diamonds
Call me the number one Hot Boy on fire
Fire, when you shoot outta town, then I'ma holler
With a crate of Crystile, couple of blunts, and a condom
Let him know if (let him know if) he down bad, that ain't my problem
Let him know if he come at me bad, then I'ma chop him
Chop him
Put the flame to him
All of a sudden the thing hits straight through him
Cause I'm the same nigga, pimper boy, Lil' Wayne
Thugged out, pants fall to my shoe strings
But since I use ta be, doin' the best at things
That mean I gotta wear a vest that day
I really think them niggas jealous, of the sparkle in my necklace
He ain't ready, he ain't ready
In Lil Wayne's song You Want War, the lyrics suggest that the artist is a violent individual who is unafraid to use firearms to assert his dominance over others. He boasts about having guns, wearing black fatigues, smoking weed, and shooting at people who disrespect him. His rhymes contain clever wordplay and a consistent internal rhyme scheme that makes the lyrics sound like an unstoppable mission statement. The chorus features fellow rapper Turk and they both suggest that if someone wants war, they will be happy to provide it. The lyrics are geared towards audiences who enjoy gangster rap and shows a willingness to do whatever is necessary to defend oneself.
Furthermore, while the lyrics of the song are violent, they also touch on the theme of loyalty. Lil Wayne mentions his close friends including Lil' Mario and Toolie and how they cause destruction together. Despite their violent nature, they have a camaraderie that is rooted deeply, and they are always ready to have each other's backs. The song definition of 'war' extends beyond just rap battles, but rather a call to take down anyone who tries to cause trouble to them. The song's lyrics paint a picture of a tough personality in Lil Wayne, one heavily influenced by southern hip-hop culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Head bustin', black fatigues
I'm ready for action, geared up in military-style clothing
So blunted, 400 degreez, it's sweet
High as a kite, feeling good, everything is easy
Nigga, respect me
I demand respect from others
When you see the left hand buggin', nigga, respect it
Pay attention to my hand gestures, it signals something important
But if you see the left hand bustin', nigga, your disrespectin'
If you see me shooting, it means you crossed a line by disrespecting me
Took one to the chest, I never die, I'm the same brother
I survived a gunshot wound and remain unchanged, invincible
Jump out and shoot K's, let 'em fly, I'm the same brother
I'm quick to take action and shoot my enemies, same as I always was
It's a must they recognize that I'm untamed, brother
People need to acknowledge that I'm unpredictable and wild
Disconnect a boy like a damn change number
I can easily cut someone off or eliminate them
Hang up and try again
I'll kill you and bring you back to life just to kill you again
I kill ya, wake ya up, and make you die again
I'll bring you back to life only to kill you again
Spark it up, and make a nigga block fry again
I'll light up the area and make people panic and run
Go ta jail, and do life, not five ta ten
I'm willing to take extreme consequences for my actions
Me, Lil' Mario, and Toolie, that's my man, fam
My close associates are Lil' Mario and Toolie, they are family
My niggas don't give a Jean-Claude Van Damme
My crew doesn't care about anyone, even famous actors like Jean-Claude Van Damme
About'chu, 'cause we don't play around
We don't mess around and don't care about others
Bring the K around, spray tha town, take the ground
We'll bring guns, shoot recklessly, and conquer the area
Take the ground that you walk on
We'll take control of everything in the area, including where you walk
Tap the phones that you talk on
We'll invade your privacy by tapping your phones
Jam ya up and take your arms off
We'll hold you hostage and harm you until we get what we want
I hit you twice with tha sawed-off
I'll shoot you twice with a powerful shotgun
And your nigga just watch your head fall off, fall off
Your friend will witness your head getting blown off and won't be able to do anything about it
You think ya love me, I shoot anybody that look suspicious (what)
Even if you think you like me, I'll shoot anyone who looks suspicious to me
I bust the three-six until the damn drum bust (what)
I'll fire my gun until it runs out of ammo, no holding back (what)
I hit the hood, (I hit the hood) be up in all black, (be in all black) Numb-nut
I'll enter the area in all black clothing, ready to shoot anyone
I run up in your house with a Tommy gun, what
I'll break into your house and use a powerful machine gun to take out everyone inside
You want war, nigga, let's beef, beef
If you want to fight, let's go all out
We can do it how ya want, or take it to the streets, streets
We can fight in any way you prefer, or have a physical fight on the streets
I'll be dressed in camouflage, Ree's on my feet
I'll be wearing stealthy clothing, sneakers with Ree's symbol on them
Through your air (through your air) leave ya burnin' like heat
I'll create chaos and destruction, leaving everything in flames
What ya.. know, I'm the one from the T.C.
I'm the one representing T.C. (Treme, New Orleans)
Chopper shooter, block bruiser, I'll bet any G (any G)
I'm skilled at shooting with my machine gun and can take on anyone, any gangster (any G)
On fire, nigga, label, that's a HB
I'm unstoppable and highly regarded, like a top artist on a label (HB)
And if I can't kill you, killin' your family (family)
If I can't get to you, I'll go after your loved ones instead
Think it's a game, 'rilla, test my nuts, you'll see
Don't underestimate me, try me and you'll find out why I'm a gorilla
How fast I send shots through your 6V (6V)
I'll shoot at your car and pierce through its thick bulletproof glass
Heads bust if ya really think it's CMB
I'll shoot you in the head if you think you can mess with Cash Money Billionaires (CMB)
And I know you all know about Slim and be
Everyone knows about Slim and his crew, we're not to be messed with
We get our ball on, nigga, drink Cristy
We party hard and drink the finest alcohol (Cristal champagne)
Me and Buck get head from meekos in Tennessee
Me and Buck (Young Buck) get oral sex from Mexican ladies (meekos) in Tennessee
Betta ask somebody, nigga, I been a G
Ask around, I've always been a gangster
And the Baby still servin' niggas for ten a key, nigga
And Birdman (Baby) is still selling drugs to people for $10,000 per kilogram
Call me big baller, Big Tymer, big pockets
I'm a big-time player, wealthy and successful
Call me big stunter, big stick, or big body
I'm impressive and intimidating, with a large physique and powerful weapons
Call me that lil' nigga with the Role, fulla diamonds
Despite my young age, I have an expensive Rolex watch covered in diamonds
Call me the number one Hot Boy on fire
I am the best rapper in my group (Hot Boys) and always bring heat
Fire, when you shoot outta town, then I'ma holler
I'll make noise and let people know I'm the one behind the gunfire when I shoot out of town
With a crate of Crystile, couple of blunts, and a condom
I'll bring a large amount of expensive champagne, some weed, and protection for sexual encounters
Let him know if (let him know if) he down bad, that ain't my problem
If someone is struggling and in a bad place, it's not my problem or responsibility
Let him know if he come at me bad, then I'ma chop him
If someone confronts me with aggression, I'll physically harm them
Put the flame to him
I'll use fire, as in a flamethrower, to attack someone
All of a sudden the thing hits straight through him
The weapon (thing) goes through them easily, as if they're nothing
Thugged out, pants fall to my shoe strings
I have a tough, rough image and my pants hang low enough to touch my shoelaces
But since I use ta be, doin' the best at things
I used to be successful and on top of everything I did
That mean I gotta wear a vest that day
Since I'm a target due to my past success, I have to wear a bulletproof vest for protection
I really think them niggas jealous, of the sparkle in my necklace
I believe that others are envious of the shine and value of my jewelry
He ain't ready, he ain't ready
Someone isn't prepared for what's about to happen
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