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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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B**** I'm me, American gangsta
Weezy F baby, born in a manger
Trouble is my friend, I ain't far in the danger
Clip full of wings, turn you boys into angels
Shoot ya in your halo, shoot you like halo
New Orleans A-hole, Flee-o, Fuego
All about my bread like bagels, they know
I'm raw like Qualo, ball like gay hoes

Weed so strong its like I twist tornadoes
Spit like 9's, 4 5th's, and 3 8 oh's
N****s want problems, well I am problematic
It's back to pickin' cotton cause you n****s cotton candy
I'ma east side damu, deep water Shamu
Shoot you from your head to your shoulders, shampoo
Kush and the bamboo, p**** in the bedroom
Pa** that b**** down like an heirloom,
Tunechi

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Hustle till nightfall
Party till sunrise
Guns in the boxes
Dont make this a gun fight
F*** them other n****s
F*** them n****s b****es
Benadryl s***
Trigga finger itches

Hustle till nightfall
Party till sunrise
Guns in the boxes
Dont make this a gun fight
F*** them other n****s
F*** them n****s b****es
Benadryl s***
Trigga finger itches

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B**** I'm streets, I rep that east
Gimmie the beef, I'll put the beef in da grease
Kush in the sweets, your b**** in the sheets
I f***ed that b****, mission complete
Real n**** talk, Gangsta conversation
I'm a real n**** don't f*** wit imitations
Young Money n**** ain't no limitations
I dont play games n****s simulation
Which one of y'all n****s say ya bout it?
It's a f***ed up world T-Streets take ya out of it
That's word to the glock. Glock in my sock
Who's left playin' shields better stop at the dot
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Uh Married to the money, welcome to the reception
She came with problems, f*** it that's my step sons
Sleepin' in the Maybach, wake me when the jet come
And I keep the toast turn yo a** to bread crumbs
Uh based on a true story, I got a million flows they ain't even 2 stories
Sleepin' on the edge, I hope I don't toss and turn
Shoot down the early bird and that's how I get the worm yeah
Real n**** university, alumni
Just check my watch and that b**** say sometimes
She say when I'm in her it feel like I'm soul searchin'
And they say money talks, well its my spokes person
Uh grab a star from the sun roof
I f*** her in her dreams and make her come true
Young Money in the power
Send my B's at you like a motherf***in flower

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Hustle till nightfall
Party till sunrise
Guns in the boxes
Dont make this a gun fight
F*** them other n****s
F*** them n****s b****es
Benadryl s***
Trigga finger itches

Hustle till nightfall
Party till sunrise
Guns in the boxes
Dont make this a gun fight
F*** them other n****s
F*** them n****s b****es
Benadryl s***
Trigga finger itches

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Wait a minute

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Wayne's song Up Up and Away are an energetic and boastful display of the rapper's skills and gangsta persona. The opening lines, "B**** I'm me, American gangsta" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song. Lil Wayne boasts about his toughness and street smarts, claiming that trouble is his friend and that he's not far from danger. He also uses vivid imagery, saying that his clip full of wings can turn his enemies into angels, and that he can shoot them like a halo. Throughout the song, Lil Wayne makes references to his hometown of New Orleans, his affiliation with the Bloods gang, and his love of weed.

The chorus of the song urges the listener to "hustle till nightfall" and "party till sunrise", with the added warning that guns are present and could turn things into a "gun fight". It's clear that Lil Wayne is not afraid of violence and is willing to engage in it if necessary. He also expresses his dislike for other people, both men and women, and boasts about his sexual conquests. Toward the end of the song, Lil Wayne raps about his success and his power as a rapper, claiming that he has a million flows and is like a spokeperson for money. He also talks about his sexual prowess, claiming that he can make a woman's dreams come true.

Overall, Up Up and Away is a display of Lil Wayne's bravado and his love of rap music and street culture. The lyrics are filled with violent and sexual imagery, but also showcase Lil Wayne's skill as a rapper and his ability to create memorable lines and phrases.

Line by Line Meaning

B**** I'm me, American gangsta
I am who I am, a gangster who represents America.

Weezy F baby, born in a manger
My name is Weezy F and I was born in humble beginnings.

Trouble is my friend, I ain't far in the danger
I am familiar with danger, and it's never too far away from me.

Clip full of wings, turn you boys into angels
My weapon is loaded with bullets that could easily end your life and make you into an angel.

Shoot ya in your halo, shoot you like halo
I will shoot you and send you to the afterlife like you're in a video game.

New Orleans A-hole, Flee-o, Fuego
I am from New Orleans and I can be a bit of an a**hole. I'm also known by the names Flee-o and Fuego.

All about my bread like bagels, they know
I am all about making money, and people know that about me.

I'm raw like Qualo, ball like gay hoes
I am pure talent like the game Qualo and can play basketball as good or better than gay men.

Weed so strong its like I twist tornadoes
I smoke the strongest weed that can feel like I'm controlling a tornado.

Spit like 9's, 4 5th's, and 3 8 oh's
I rap with the same intensity as firing different types of guns.

N****s want problems, well I am problematic
If someone wants to start problems with me, they will have to deal with a lot of trouble.

It's back to pickin' cotton cause you n****s cotton candy
If you challenge me, it'll be a step back to your previous status, like when Black people were slaves picking cotton. This is because you're corny and weak.

I'ma east side damu, deep water Shamu
I am a member of the east side Damu gang and I am as strong as the great sea creature, Shamu.

Shoot you from your head to your shoulders, shampoo
I will shoot along your upper body, making it resemble a shampooing motion.

Kush and the bamboo, p**** in the bedroom
I smoke both high-quality Kush and bamboo trees while having sex in the bedroom.

Pa** that b**** down like an heirloom, Tunechi
I'll pass my marijuana bowl to the next person like it's a precious family heirloom. (Tunechi is Lil Wayne's nickname.)

Hustle till nightfall
I work hard all day and night.

Party till sunrise
I'll party all night until the sun comes up.

Guns in the boxes
I keep my guns safely stored in boxes.

Dont make this a gun fight
Don't make me use my guns to settle a dispute.

F*** them other n****s
I don't care about anyone else.

F*** them n****s b****es
I don't care about other people's girlfriends or wives.

Benadryl s***
I'm so high and sleepy, it's like I took Benadryl.

Trigga finger itches
I am eager to shoot my gun.

B**** I'm streets, I rep that east
I represent the streets and the east side of town.

Gimmie the beef, I'll put the beef in da grease
If someone starts beef with me, I'll quickly resolve it and make it disappear.

Kush in the sweets, your b**** in the sheets
I'm smoking good weed while hooking up with someone's girlfriend.

I f***ed that b****, mission complete
I had sex with someone's girlfriend and accomplished my goal.

Real n**** talk, Gangsta conversation
I speak with honesty and talk like a gangsta.

I'm a real n**** don't f*** wit imitations
I am the real deal and not to be messed with.

Young Money n**** ain't no limitations
Money and success come with no limitations for me and my crew.

I dont play games n****s simulation
I take things seriously and don't waste time on games or simulations.

Which one of y'all n****s say ya bout it?
Who's talking big but can't back it up?

It's a f***ed up world T-Streets take ya out of it
The world is terrible, but my friend T-Streets can help you escape it.

That's word to the glock. Glock in my sock
This is the truth, my gun is in my sock.

Who's left playin' shields better stop at the dot
If anyone is left playing around with drama or fighting, they better stop now.

Married to the money, welcome to the reception
I am devoted to my wealth and riches, so welcome to the celebration of my success.

She came with problems, f*** it that's my step sons
I started dating someone with complications, but now we're in it together like family.

Sleepin' in the Maybach, wake me when the jet come
I am wealthy and successful, so I can fall asleep in my Maybach and only wake up when my private jet arrives.

And I keep the toast turn yo a** to bread crumbs
I carry a gun to take anyone down who tries to cross me.

Based on a true story, I got a million flows they ain't even 2 stories
My life and music is genuine and unique, with so many different styles and ideas that most people only have two stories to tell.

Sleepin' on the edge, I hope I don't toss and turn
I am living on the dangerous side of life, and I hope I can make it through without any problems or worries.

Shoot down the early bird and that's how I get the worm yeah
I am willing to take down anyone who tries to stop me from achieving my goals.

Real n**** university, alumni
I am a graduate of the school of hard knocks, learning from my experiences as a gangsta.

Just check my watch and that b**** say sometimes
Check out my expensive watch, and you'll see how much time and effort I've put into getting where I am today.

She say when I'm in her it feel like I'm soul searchin'
Women feel enlightened and inspired when they have sex with me.

And they say money talks, well its my spokes person
Money is my voice, and I use it to speak loudly and assert myself in the world.

Grab a star from the sun roof
I'll reach for the unreachable, just like grabbing a star from the sunroof of a car.

I f*** her in her dreams and make her come true
I am so skilled in bed that I can make a woman's wildest dreams come true.

Young Money in the power
My crew and I have a lot of money and the power to do whatever we want.

Send my B's at you like a motherf***in flower
I'll send my crew after you like flower petals falling from a plant.