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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They know where Carter at
Straight off the launchin' pad
Marchin' on the moon
MuthaF**ka I been to Mars and back
Cleaner than Laundromats
Jumpin' in somthin' from other countries'
companies junkie u cannot order that
Oughta go to iraq and getta a car wit gas an' tell dem crackas war wit that
All I need is a auto-matic-tic-BOOM
I'm a goon, I go zoom, smell the fumes, from the vrooms…
Young toon in the room gimmie room, all u doomed by ensumes,
And get all my chips into blooms, I will never be another groom
Unless I assume, the bitch ain't givin' up the womb
To him in whom M.O.B. let me bloom, let me boom,
I pop early like firecrackers in the last week of June
I'm gettin' my lunch like Noon…I gotta eat
ScarFace wit diamond teeth…Ha-Ha
(Hook)
…On tha fo'realla muh nigga jus' call me SCARFACE…x3
…Nobody Know My Name, They Only Know My Face…
…On tha fo'realla muh nigga jus' call me SCARFACE…
…Nobody Know My Name, They Only Know My Face…
…On tha fo'realla muh nigga jus' call me SCARFACE…
(Verse 2)
Protect Me From My Friends
I can take care of my enemies
I come from where da niggas jus' kill to save energy
Sorry world but my mommy told me where the clinic be
So if u try to mimic me u prolly catch some sick disease
Six degrees leanin' on dat prometh-th-th-th-th-sine
I'm a centipede these men move at women speed
I'm bout my…
"Spinach"
"Cheese"
"Dough"
"Cheddar"
"Fetti"
"Gwap"
"Money"
"Mula"
"Mozzarella"
Etcetera, Etcetera
F**k competitors
F**k These rappers
F**k These editors
F**k The Head of the State
F**k The Gates surroundin' the prisoners
These MuthaF**kas tha prey I'm the predator
See me "Dreadlocks"
Tough as Bam-Bam from Bedrock
I'm tied to the game like wedlock
Say "hello red dot"…
Say "goodbye life"…
And say "hello, Satan"
A devil in the flesh
A rebel at his best
No complainin' we live in hell and I'm blessed…
SCARFACE!!
In Lil Wayne's song Scarface, the rapper is boasting about his numerous accomplishments and success in the music industry. In the first verse, he compares himself to an astronaut, claiming that he has been to Mars and back, symbolizing his ascension in the rap game. Lil Wayne flaunts his wealth, exclaiming that he cleans himself in the same way that garments are cleaned in laundromats. He also alludes to his ability to obtain drugs from all over the world, saying that he "jumped in something from other countries' companies junkie you cannot order that." Furthermore, Lil Wayne is critical of the government's actions at that time, saying that they are wasting time by fighting wars and that he can simply smuggle oil from Iraq.
In the second verse, Lil Wayne emphasizes the importance of protecting oneself from frenemies, people who pretend to be friends but are actually enemies. He states that he is capable of defeating his enemies, but he does not appreciate the people who try to copy him, as they will not be successful. Lil Wayne boasts that he is a centipede and that men move at the speed of women in comparison to him. He then lists various words for money in slang terms and declares that he is the predator and that all his competitors are prey. He ends the verse with "Say "hello red dot," which implies that he is a target of those who want to take away his success and "goodbye life" as he knows what he has to do to protect himself from those who are after him. In the end, he concludes the song with a final proclamation of his alter-ego name, "SCARFACE."
Line by Line Meaning
They know where Carter at
People know my whereabouts
Straight off the launchin' pad
I am coming in hot and fresh
Marchin' on the moon
I am unstoppable, conquering every obstacle
MuthaF**ka I been to Mars and back
I've been through some tough stuff and I'm still standing strong
Cleaner than Laundromats
I am clean and fresh, above reproach
Jumpin' in somthin' from other countries', companies junkie u cannot order that
I am adventurous and try things not easily accessible or available to the average person
I flew there and took the water back
I go to great lengths to get what I want
Oughta go to iraq and getta a car wit gas an' tell dem crackas war wit that
I could handle any challenge and make it work in my favor
All I need is a auto-matic-tic-BOOM
I am unstoppable, nothing can hold me back
I'm a goon, I go zoom, smell the fumes, from the vrooms
I am tough and swift, leaving a trail of success wherever I go
Young toon in the room gimmie room, all u doomed by ensumes
I am young and innovative, and my competitors should watch out
And get all my chips into blooms, I will never be another groom
I am determined to succeed on my own and set my own path
Unless I assume, the bitch ain't givin' up the womb
I will only settle down with the right person who shares my values and ambition
To him in whom M.O.B. let me bloom, let me boom
I am eager to find my place in the world and fulfill my potential
I pop early like firecrackers in the last week of June
I am always ahead of the game and never late to the party
I'm gettin' my lunch like Noon…I gotta eat
I am always hustling and staying hungry for success
ScarFace wit diamond teeth…Ha-Ha
I am proud of my success and the image I project to the world
Protect Me From My Friends
My true enemies are those closest to me, so I need protection from them
I can take care of my enemies
I am strong enough to handle any threat from my enemies
I come from where da niggas jus' kill to save energy
I come from a tough background where people fight to survive
Sorry world but my mommy told me where the clinic be
I had to grow up fast and know the harsh realities of the world due to my upbringing
So if u try to mimic me u prolly catch some sick disease
People shouldn't try to imitate my lifestyle or persona, as it can lead to trouble
Six degrees leanin' on dat prometh-th-th-th-th-sine
I am heavily influenced by drugs and they play a role in my life
I'm bout my…
I am focused on making money and becoming successful
"Spinach"
I am motivated by money and all of its synonyms
"Cheese"
"Dough"
"Cheddar"
"Fetti"
"Gwap"
"Money"
"Mula"
"Mozzarella"
Etcetera, Etcetera
And so on, and so forth
F**k competitors
I am not afraid of competition and will always come out on top
F**k These rappers
I am confident in my abilities and don't see anyone as being on my level
F**k These editors
I am not concerned with outside opinions or criticisms
F**k The Head of the State
I am my own person and don't answer to any authority figure
F**k The Gates surroundin' the prisoners
I do not support the prison system and its practices
These MuthaF**kas tha prey I'm the predator
I am not to be messed with and will always come out on top
See me "Dreadlocks"
I am proud of my cultural heritage and will never forget where I come from
Tough as Bam-Bam from Bedrock
I am not to be messed with and can hold my own
I'm tied to the game like wedlock
I am committed to my career and won't give it up for anyone
Say "hello red dot"
Threatening other people with violence is not out of the question for me
Say "goodbye life"
I am willing to take drastic measures to achieve my goals
And say "hello, Satan"
I am not afraid to make morally questionable decisions to get ahead
A devil in the flesh
I know I'm not perfect and have made mistakes
A rebel at his best
I thrive when I am going against the norm and breaking the rules
No complainin' we live in hell and I'm blessed…
I acknowledge the harsh realities of the world, but still feel fortunate for what I have
SCARFACE!!
I am proud of my tough persona and nickname, Scarface
Contributed by Kaelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KingKFerd
I heard this when I was a teen now I'm listing to this at my 30s.. Still fire!!!!
Big Tez
I was in 6th or 7th grade now I’m 24 😭
Amare Carter
Glad to know I'm not the only one.. Some people just have no clue 🤦🏾♂️
LMG Zxay
Facts I’m in my 30’s too and this shit still rocking
MarQ J
Still here
Aaron Ernest
I’ve heard every Wayne song known to man and this 2nd verse is one of the hardest he’s ever spitted. Truly the 🐐
Don
Which one u got as #1?
Aaron Ernest
@Don I could never answer that tbh
Trey Mitchell
In 2021.. stands the test of time
Cyrus Assady
Also his 2nd verse on Diamonds and Girls from the same mixtape DDIO2