Zoo
Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Look, Rockwilder On The Beat
1,7 In Ya Face, Mack Maine U My Nigga, Cash Money Wassup
Check Me Out

(Verse:)
Young Money Mu'tha Fukka Where The Cash At
I Put Numbas On Ya Head Like A Class Hat
See I Dun Been Through Everything Like A Lab Rat
Can U Swim Cuz U Sleepin Where The Crabs At
I Stand Before U Bitch Niggas With The 5th Cocked
Boom Boom!!!!
U Can Hear A Pen Drop
Bullet Proof Vest Cannot Defend Tops
Wanna Walk N My Shoes U Need 10 Socks
But These Niggas Is Actors Like Rick Foxx
Stick 2 The Script Or F**k Around And Get Written Out
We In This Mu'tha F**ka Throwin Up The Sets
G4 Boys
Throw Em Off The Jet

(Chorus X2: Lil Wayne)
And Me And Mack Is Just 2 Niggas From The Same Hood
Fell From The Same Tree
Cut From The Same Wool See Im The Young Lion
And He The Young Bull
Welcome 2 The Zoo
U Are In The Zoo

(Mack Maine:)
Warning
Mack On The Dollar Hunt
Im Feelin Real Slick Bitch I Got My Collars Up
Spread The Word Boi I Keep The Kush Bottled Up
40 Cal Pal U Can Get Hollowed Up
If U Aint Talkin Money Hommie Then Dats Cheap Cheddar
Im Pissin On The Game Feelin Like I Gotta Weak Bladder
N Yall Fallin Off U Climbin Up A Weak Ladder
N Im 2 High 2 Try 2 Reach Ya Son
I Rock Shows Everyday Wit Ms. Cita's Son
Then Im Uptown Baby Like Im Peeta Gunz
I Lost Tyreek 2 The Lord I Speak


I Got Game I'll Have A Vegie Tryna Eat My Meat

(Chorus X2: Mack Maine)
Me N Tune Is Just 2 Niggas From The Same Hood
Fell From The Same Tree
Cut From The Same Wool He The Young Lion
And Im The Young Bull
Welcome 2 The Zoo Nigga
Welcome 2 The Zoo

(Lil Wayne & Mack Maine)
Now Bring It Back To Hollygrove Yea Hollygrove
A Well Part Had Work By The Sliding Boards
A Well Part Get U Murked By The Sliding Boards
17th Ward Animals And Dinosaurs
Tyrannosaurus Rex Test Me Its M.O.B Till A Mortition Dress Me
And Thats Deep Get Run Up On Eagle Street
Bail Fast In Monroe Be Right At Ya Front Door
Knock, Knock, Hello There Goes Several Fellows
With Clips To The Elbows Hellrose
And Tell Them Niggas We Was Hustlin Till Hell Froze
Hollygrove Ain't No Muthaf**kin Melrose
Hollywood Ain't No Muthaf**kin Hollygrove
They Could Find Yo Ass Monday In Yo Friday Clothes
Or They Could Find Yo Ass Part Dead On Father's Day
Hollygrove USA Were Maine And Carter Stay

(Chorus X1: Mack Maine)
And Me And Carter Are Just 2 Niggas From The Same Hood
Fell From The Same Tree
Cut From The Same Wool
He Just A Young Lion And I'm A Young Bull
Welcome 2 The Zoo Nigga You Are In The Zoo

(Chorus X1: Lil Wayne)
And Me And MaineIs Just 2 Niggas From The Same Hood
Fell From The Same Tree
Cut From The Same Wool




See I'm A Young Lion And He The Young Bull
Welcome To The Zoo U Are In The Zoo

Overall Meaning

In “Zoo”, Lil Wayne is joined by fellow Young Money rapper Mack Maine as they both reflect on their origins in Hollygrove, New Orleans, and their rise to fame in the rap industry. The song opens with Lil Wayne asserting his dominance through his flow and lyrics, comparing himself to a lab rat who has been through everything and warning others to stay in line or risk getting written out. He also raps about the danger of his lifestyle, with the sound of a gun cocking and a pen dropping highlighting the threat of violence he faces. He ends his verse by calling out fake rappers who are mere actors playing a part in the industry.


Mack Maine’s verse continues the theme of their roots in Hollygrove and their rise to fame. He talks about his confidence and success, expressing his love for money and bragging about his skills as a rapper. He also pays tribute to Ms. Cita, Lil Wayne’s mother and a beloved mother figure in the community, who helped him and supported him in his career. Both Lil Wayne and Mack Maine use animal imagery throughout the song, with Lil Wayne calling himself the young lion and portraying himself as a predator, while Mack Maine describes himself as a young bull, ready to charge forward.


The song’s chorus, repeated throughout the track, describes their shared background and their bond as two young men from the same hood who have achieved success in the rap game. The song concludes with Lil Wayne and Mack Maine’s joint verse, bringing it back to Hollygrove and emphasizing their roots and their loyalty to their community.


Overall, “Zoo” is a braggadocious ode to Lil Wayne and Mack Maine’s shared origins and their success as rappers, with vivid imagery of animals and violence adding to the song’s menacing vibe.


Line by Line Meaning

Young Money Mu'tha Fukka Where The Cash At
Lil Wayne is representing Young Money and asking the question where the money is.


I Put Numbas On Ya Head Like A Class Hat
Lil Wayne is saying he will put a hit on someone like putting a number on a class hat.


See I Dun Been Through Everything Like A Lab Rat
Lil Wayne has been through every experience like a lab rat used for experimenting.


Can U Swim Cuz U Sleepin Where The Crabs At
Lil Wayne is asking if someone can swim because they are sleeping with the crabs.


I Stand Before U Bitch Niggas With The 5th Cocked
Lil Wayne is confronting weak people with his gun ready.


Boom Boom!!!!
Lil Wayne is firing his gun with a loud sound effect.


U Can Hear A Pen Drop
After the gunshots, it is so quiet that you can hear a pen drop.


Bullet Proof Vest Cannot Defend Tops
Lil Wayne's gun is so powerful that a bulletproof vest cannot protect someone's head.


Wanna Walk N My Shoes U Need 10 Socks
Lil Wayne's life is so tough that you need 10 socks to walk in his shoes.


But These Niggas Is Actors Like Rick Foxx
Lil Wayne is saying that these people are just acting, like the comedian Jamie Foxx's brother, Rick Foxx.


Stick 2 The Script Or F**k Around And Get Written Out
Lil Wayne is warning people to stick to the plan or risk getting kicked out or written out of the story.


We In This Mu'tha F**ka Throwin Up The Sets
Lil Wayne is representing his set and throwing up the gang signs.


G4 Boys
Lil Wayne is representing the G4 boys, his crew.


Throw Em Off The Jet
Lil Wayne wants to throw away anyone who disrespects his crew off the plane or jet.


And Me And Mack Is Just 2 Niggas From The Same Hood
Lil Wayne is introducing his friend, Mack Maine, and saying they are from the same neighborhood.


Fell From The Same Tree
Lil Wayne is saying they were raised similarly, like brothers from the same family tree.


Cut From The Same Wool See Im The Young Lion
Lil Wayne views himself as a powerful young lion cut from the same wool as Mack Maine.


And He The Young Bull
Lil Wayne views Mack Maine as the young bull, still strong and powerful.


Welcome 2 The Zoo
Lil Wayne and Mack Maine feel like they're in a jungle or zoo environment where they have to be tough to survive.


Warning
Mack Maine is issuing a warning to those who cross him or try to mess with his money.


Mack On The Dollar Hunt
Mack Maine is on the hunt for money, trying to make as much as possible.


Im Feelin Real Slick Bitch I Got My Collars Up
Mack Maine is feeling confident and smooth, with his collars up like a boss.


Spread The Word Boi I Keep The Kush Bottled Up
Mack Maine is telling people to spread the word that he has the best weed, kept bottled up.


40 Cal Pal U Can Get Hollowed Up
Mack Maine has a 40 caliber gun and will use it to hurt or kill someone.


If U Aint Talkin Money Hommie Then Dats Cheap Cheddar
Mack Maine is saying that if you're not talking about making money, it's not worth discussing, it's cheap cheddar.


Im Pissin On The Game Feelin Like I Gotta Weak Bladder
Mack Maine feels like he's dominating the game, even urinating on it like he has a weak bladder.


N Yall Fallin Off U Climbin Up A Weak Ladder
Mack Maine sees other people in the game as falling off, struggling up a weak ladder.


N Im 2 High 2 Try 2 Reach Ya Son
Mack Maine is too successful and high up to try and reach someone lower than him.


I Rock Shows Everyday Wit Ms. Cita's Son
Mack Maine performs every day with Lil Wayne, who is known as Ms. Cita's son.


Then Im Uptown Baby Like Im Peeta Gunz
Mack Maine is representing Uptown, New Orleans, where a rapper named Peeta Gunz is from.


I Lost Tyreek 2 The Lord I Speak
Mack Maine lost someone named Tyreek and is paying respect to him by speaking his name.


I Got Game I'll Have A Vegie Tryna Eat My Meat
Mack Maine has skills with women and could make a vegetarian want to eat meat for him.


Now Bring It Back To Hollygrove Yea Hollygrove
Lil Wayne is bringing it back to his hometown, Hollygrove.


A Well Part Had Work By The Sliding Boards
There was a well-known drug spot in Hollygrove by the sliding boards.


A Well Part Get U Murked By The Sliding Boards
People have been killed or murdered by the sliding boards in Hollygrove.


17th Ward Animals And Dinosaurs
Hollygrove is known as the 17th ward, and Lil Wayne is calling the people animals and dinosaurs, dangerous and extinct.


Tyrannosaurus Rex Test Me Its M.O.B Till A Mortition Dress Me
Lil Wayne is saying if you test him like a T-Rex, his gang will handle it until he dies and a mortician dresses him in death.


And Thats Deep Get Run Up On Eagle Street
Lil Wayne is warning that things can get serious and dangerous on Eagle Street.


Bail Fast In Monroe Be Right At Ya Front Door
Lil Wayne knows how to move fast and will be at someone's front door quickly if they cross him.


Knock, Knock, Hello There Goes Several Fellows
Lil Wayne's crew will knock on someone's door and multiple people will be there to handle business.


With Clips To The Elbows Hellrose
Lil Wayne's crew will have guns with clips that go up to their elbows, causing hell and destruction.


And Tell Them Niggas We Was Hustlin Till Hell Froze
Lil Wayne wants to let everyone know his crew hustles nonstop, even during challenging times.


Hollygrove Ain't No Muthaf**kin Melrose
Lil Wayne is saying that Hollygrove is not like the wealthy area of Melrose.


Hollywood Ain't No Muthaf**kin Hollygrove
Lil Wayne is saying that the glamorous area of Hollywood is nothing compared to the tough and dangerous atmosphere of Hollygrove.


They Could Find Yo Ass Monday In Yo Friday Clothes
Lil Wayne is saying that you could end up dead any day of the week, wearing the same clothes you wore on Friday.


Or They Could Find Yo Ass Part Dead On Father's Day
Lil Wayne is warning that people might find you nearly dead on Father's Day or any holiday.


Hollygrove USA Were Maine And Carter Stay
Lil Wayne and Mack Maine are from Hollygrove, where the dangerous atmosphere influences their actions and personalities.




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@ebonygill6748

15 years later - still hard 2000 kids will never know 😂❤

@stellarae333

As a 2000 kid Wasup 🤣

@armandoruelas3450

2000 right here

@longlivedg90

Amen lol😂

@johnnyrodriguez5938

2000s kids get the trickle down effect with this one. Lucky they got older brothers 😂. 92 💪🏽

@adventuretimewithberetta1948

It lil Wayne he the Jordan to the new generation

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@dadecountylocal3372

still remember walking to high school, smoking a J at 7:30am with this blasting on my MP3 player haha... Classic

@danielpino455

Kids today will never know... classic Wayne

@Primer9

yeah man

@Prunse

+Usdiuadn Njsknadk I'm two years old

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