Amen
Lil Wayne & Young Money Lyrics

Yeah, yeah
Affirming agreement

Yes
Affirming certainty

I'mma call this one, real rap
Introducing a track that is authentic

Because this rap is real, ya know?
Emphasizing on the realness of the rap

I hope you ain't too tired to cry
Hoping the listener has the energy to express emotions

And I hope you know you ain't never too live to die
Reminding the listener of mortality

Listen
Asking for attention

I grew up where them people called them people on us
Growing up in a place where the authorities are against them

Think we slangin', but we just got beepers on us
Assuming the worst about their actions when they just have communication devices

Grindin' all day like we got sleep insomnia
Working hard like they never rest

Livin' like the videos write a treatment on us
Their lifestyles are a script for others' entertainment

Stuck in the hood like they poured cement on us
Inability to leave an uninviting environment

Ghetto birds still shittin' on us, government still quittin' on us
The authorities are still not treating them well

Lost a few homies and the grief still sittin' on us
The loss of close friends still troubles them

So we got their names writtin' on us
Honoring the memories of the deceased by having their names on clothes

White folks still spittin' on us
Racial discrimination still exists

And them bitch ass police canines, teeth still grittin' on us
Fearful of police dogs and their aggression

But we smoke, ashes still gettin' on us
Smoking to cope with recurring issues

All the bitches still hittin' on us
Still attracting attention from women

I remember well, Beezy roll a L
Recalling a fond memory of a friend

Beezy ain't here. Where's Beezy at? Beezy got killed
Realizing Beezy died

And that was my nigga, I go way back wit my nigga
Beezy was a close friend since their early days

But I know that's how it happened my nigga
Accepting the reality of Beezy's death

Shit is much deeper than this rappin' my nigga
There is much more going on than just music

But now they all rappin', my niggas, so now I must make it happen
Fulfilling his responsibility to succeed for his friends

So I'mma play the captain, sail boat flappin' my nigga
Taking charge and navigating through rough times

No fingas I'm snappin', happy for my nigga Lil' Tiggas
Celebrating Lil' Tiggas despite their losses

'Cause even though we couldn't, The Lord saved him
Expressing gratitude for Lil' Tiggas' salvation despite circumstances

Last time we seen him was when Katrina hated
Seeing him during difficult times like Hurricane Katrina

Found his body like a month later, rest in peace boy
Sadly discovering Lil' Tiggas' passing

He was a East boy, and so was Wesy West
Being from the East side like Lil' Tiggas and Wesy West

He was a good nigga, so I know he blessed
Believing Lil' Tiggas was a good person

And his daughter is a princess
Lil' Tiggas' daughter is special

This shit is harder than a bench press
The pain and struggles are overwhelming

But I'mma keep goin', and I swear I got a lump in my throat
Persisting despite being emotional

But I'mma keep on pumpin' the flow
Continuing the music

So if I cry don't stop the beat
Allowing for emotions without interrupting the song

I feel like my heart just stopped the beat
Something has emotionally impacted him

My nigga Lil' Derrick is quick to cop a key
Lil' Derrick is quick to buy and distribute drugs

Either that or load the gat and go pop a G
Lil' Derrick resorts to violence if needed

And because of that he's just a name in a rhyme of mine
Referencing Lil' Derrick as a lyric in a song

I pray his family and his mama's fine
Wishing Lil' Derrick's family and mother are doing well

So much shit just sit on this mind of mine
Numerous thoughts cloud his mind

I think about it all the time
Overthinking and stressing

I drink about it all the time
Drinking to avoid dealing with emotions

I smoke back to back
Smoking to cope

'Cause if my thoughts got to me I'd be in this rap
Rap helps deal with negative thoughts

Or I'd be in the can, thank God I had dreams of being the man
Having aspirations to be successful kept him from prison

And fuck a man with a badge
Disrespecting police officers

'Cause he ain't shit to a man on the edge
The police are not helpful to those in a bad position

The five-o killed Naughty, good boy dead
The police killed Naughty, a decent person

Man you woulda thought they killed Corn Bread
The police were particularly aggressive

Shot 'em up face down on the lawn
A graphic instance of police brutality

Not to mention with his handcuffs on
Restrained despite not being a threat

Not to mention they had plain clothes on
Plainclothes police officers caused confusion and fear

And the complaint goes on
The grievances against police continue

But nobody do nothin' 'bout it
The lack of action against police brutality

The jailhouse and the morgue is too fuckin' crowded
Too many people are suffering due to institutional problems

And haters at an all time high
Feeling heavy criticism

Everybody gotta hate, just like a fuckin' iPod
People hate without reason like an iPod plays music

Shit and they tried to burn my Phantom up
Someone attempted to set his luxury car on fire

But I got my gun license, I got my hammers up
Prepared to use firearms for self-defense

I'm ready to shoot like a camera
Ready to use a gun with precision and accuracy

Stay still mothafucka I'mma have to write my will this summer
Threatening others to stay still or risk being killed

'Cause if they don't kill me, I'mma kill this summer
Planning to retaliate

And you can put that on my late father
Promising this with his father's memory as collateral

Or my late grandmother, Ms. Mercedes Carter
Also using his late grandmother as a promise

Or my grandfather Larry Bosock
Another family member to use as assurance

The old man hustle 'till his heart stopped
Larry worked hard until he died

And all I know 'bout my real pops is that he had money
Not much is known about his father other than he had money

No bank account, that brown paper bag money
Keeping money in a bag instead of in a bank account

Yeah he might hit me off wit a little brag money
His father occasionally gave him money to show off

But the nigga still wouldn't be a dad for me
Despite the money, his father was not there for him

But look how I turned out I hope he glad for me
Succeeding without his father's help

But that's why when I see him I acts mad funny,
He acts strange when he sees his father

'Cause he's a joke to me
His father is not taken seriously

Don't message, don't call, don't talk to me
He does not want to interact with his father

It's just me and my mama how it's suppose to be
He and his mother are the only important family members

And I make sure she paid like she rode for me
Taking care of his mother because she supports him

And I know she gets all hope for me
His mother believes in his success

And I don't ever want to see her mope for me
He does not want to disappoint his mother

Hopefully, but truthfully there is a day that's due for me
Acknowledging that death is inevitable

But we gone pray it's as far as the future sees
Hoping for a long and prosperous future

You are listenin' to the future Weezy F. Baby
Ending the song with a self-reference

Amen
Concluding with a prayer-like statement