Grateful
Lil Wayne (Feat. Gudda Gudda) Lyrics

New chapter, move on, look back for what?
Why dwell on the past when there's a new chapter in life to focus on?

Ain't afraid to die, I done done it already
I've already faced death, so I'm not scared of anything.

All that money on your mind I done spun it already
I've already made and spent a lot of money, so it's not as important to me now.

I was hustlin' already, I was fuckin' already, yeah
I've been hustling and having sexual relationships for a while now.

Pussy, money, weed was the subject already
I've already rapped about these topics extensively.

See I'm TTG, trained to go, time to get it
I'm always ready to work hard and get things done.

For my woes, for my city, for my hoes, for my critics
I work hard for myself, my community, my partners, and even those who criticize me.

Excuse my French, but you know where you can mwah, yeah
I'm sorry for the profanity, but you know where you can kiss me.

Excuse my Spanish, but its no más
Sorry for switching languages, but it's over and done with.

I been working hard for no prize
I put in a lot of effort, but sometimes I don't get the reward I deserve.

But I'm still grateful though I show pride
Despite setbacks, I'm grateful for what I have and I still have pride.

And you don't see Stunna right next to me
I don't have the support of Birdman (Stunna) anymore.

And I won't see Stunna write checks to me
I won't be receiving financial support from Birdman anymore.

They can't put no more Weezy Baby out
Cash Money Records can't release any more music under the nickname Weezy Baby.

That's that Cash Money vasectomy
It's like Cash Money Records has had a vasectomy and can't produce anymore children (in this case, music).

I still got love for my enemy
I still have love for those who oppose me or hate me.

'Cause I know its tough to be interesting
It's difficult for people to be captivating or unique.

I know its tough to be anything, but be grateful
Despite the challenges, it's important to have a grateful attitude.

Fuck later, I want mine now
I don't want to delay gratification, I want what I deserve now.

Fuck later, you done fucked up now, see you later
I don't want to wait until later to deal with the consequences of your actions, you messed up and I'll handle it later.

You fucked up now, oh baby
You've made a mistake that will have consequences.

You are witnessing, the comeback
You are seeing me bounce back and reclaim my success.

Yeah, put your money where your fucking mouth at, yeah
If you're going to talk big, back it up with action and money.

I pull up on 'em bumping Keith Sweat
I show up with confidence, listening to Keith Sweat's music for inspiration.

Them niggas never see me sweat
I don't let them see me struggle or get stressed out.

And tell the press I'm not depressed, I just had to press reset
I'm not feeling down, I just needed to reset and start fresh.

I just had to get me set, and I'm not playin' skip recess
I had to get my priorities straight and focus on my goals, not waste time like a child playing during recess.

I'm a different Weezy, and I'm drippin' Fiji
I've changed and evolved as a person, and I'm enjoying success and luxury.

In a Lamborghini with the seats wet
I'm driving a fancy car and the leather seats are damp.

Hardest lesson is regret
Regret is a difficult lesson to learn from.

Snorting powder on the P jet
I've used cocaine on a private jet.

Ask the pilot are we there yet
I'm impatient and want to know if we've arrived at our destination yet.

He said we on the ground, and we ain't even leave yet
The pilot tells me we haven't even taken off yet, despite landing.

Had to step back and take a deep breath
I had to pause and collect myself before continuing forward.

It's hard as heck to show 'em respect
It's difficult to give people the respect they may or may not deserve.

I love 'em to death but they ain't dead yet
I care about them, but they're not gone yet and still present challenges for me.

Don't know how long I'm able to repeat that
It's unclear how long I'll continue to tolerate or show love to these individuals.

Me I'm just tryin' to see the bread stretch
I'm focused on making as much money as possible and making it last.

These niggas tryna see dread stress
Other people are trying to see me struggle and feel the weight of my responsibilities.

Me I'm just tryin' to see the dead rest
I just want to focus on my own success and relax when I have the chance.

And I can't rest if I ain't pray yet
I can't fully relax or be at peace until I've prayed and connected with my spirituality.

Father forgive them for their wrongdoings
I pray to God to grant forgiveness to those who have done wrong.

For they do not know what they are doing, Amen
I ask for forgiveness for others because they may not fully understand the consequences of their actions.

Can't lie we blessed, safe deposit box where I hide the check
I can't hide the fact that I'm blessed and fortunate, but I keep my wealth and assets secure in a safe deposit box.

Wear a hockey jersey just to hide the vest
I wear a hockey jersey to cover up the protective vest I'm wearing for safety reasons.

I talked to God he deny the stress
I spoke to God and asked for relief from stress, and felt a sense of relief.

I make women cry when they next to me
I have an effect on women that makes them emotional and even cry when they're around me.

They say they blessed to be next to me
Some women feel appreciative and grateful for the opportunity to be around me.

Give my kids my heart, put my mind in my music
My family is my top priority, but I also focus on my music career.

And I let them hoes get the rest of me
I give the remaining portion of my attention and energy to other women (not my family).

Can't let this cold world get the best of me
I can't allow the harsh realities of the world to bring me down or defeat me.

Got the recipe for my destiny
I have the perfect combination or formula for my future success.

Yeah I want them mills like Stephanie
I want to make millions of dollars, like the fictional character Stephanie in a book series.

Blue faced hundreds preferably
I prefer to have and use $100 bills with blue on them.

This is the bounce back, this is God's work
This is my time to bounce back and it's all part of God's plan.

This is hard work, this is our work
This is hard work, but it's our work and it's worth it.

This is all night graveyard work
The work I do is relentless, even at night or during difficult times.

Man this beat is godly
This instrumental and rhythm is amazingly good.

So I'm takin' off like a screechin' Harley
I'm launching forward with great speed and power, like a motorcycle taking off with a screeching sound.

Watch the women wave 'cause I'm freakin' gnarly
Women are waving and showing interest because I'm so outstanding and impressive.

Percs and purp got me sleepin' calmly
The prescription drugs I'm taking are helping me sleep peacefully and calmly.

So I wake up and I chase the check
I wake up and immediately focus on making more money and financial opportunities.

'Cause we ain't promised life, but we promised death
We don't know how long we'll live, but we do know we'll eventually die.

But we gon' win, and I promise that
Despite life's uncertainties, I promise that we will come out on top and be successful.

Young Money Records, you should honor that
Young Money Records (my music label) should appreciate and show respect for my talent and success.

And my vicious city got respect for me
Despite tough and dangerous circumstances, the city where I come from respects me and recognizes my success.

Got killas to get at yo neck for me
I have dangerous or violent people who will protect me and attack those who try to harm me.

You get the best of me, until the death of me
You will receive my full attention and energy, even until the end of my life.

And the second me gon' be the better me
As I continue on through life, I will strive to improve and grow as a person.

Be grateful
In the midst of challenges and hardships, remember to have gratitude for what you have and where you're at in life.