get down
Lil Wayne Feat. Birdman Lyrics


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Weezy
What up pop, what up pop.
Fuck what they heard
it's what they need to know nigga
(They saying C.A.R.T.E.R. yep!)
Ya feel me, hey nigga we done built this.
Shit from the ground up now homie
Believe that daddy, it ain't no looking back from here, we too strong

[Chorus]
And that's the only way we get down (we get down)
Cause that's the only way we was taught (we was taught)
And everything we got we bought (we bought)
And real niggas still shine in the dark (still shine in the dark, yeah)
And that's the only way we get down (we get down)
And that's the only way we was taught (we was taught)
And everything we got we bought (we bought)
And real niggas still shine in the dark
(Still shine in the dark, fuck a law, oh!)
Cause that's the only way we get down

I down down a brother
We ain't cut from the same cloth you Downy soft
Bullets separate ya body compound a buster
I'm a find ya if ya hiding I'm a bounty hunter
In ya home putting dick all down ya woman
You come home we in the bedroom counting money
I bring her home and I fuck her on a thousand hundreds
Then I shoot the nasty bitch in the mouth for nothing
I say Birdman Birdman what's good today
We ain't never let them niggas take our food away
And we recognize real and got a rude awakening
And woke up together and our life was better
I'm the Cash Money son I live a life of cheddar
Not a rat though hat low Nike's is leather
Lil' maw twist two get my life together
Ya bitch meet me at the bar and we knife together, cut!

[Chorus]

Throw my weight like Sherman Klump
I gotta hold up my estate like Donald Trump
And I aim kinda straight when it's time to pump
I bring the pump when it's time to pump
Wrapped around my waist like a cumber bun
Don't make a nigga pump, you up!
I come in that new thing, she threw up
Now yo' bitch ass gotta clean yo' shoe up
I'm rich as fuck and I never blew up
Business mug, gotta get my loot up
Bet ya bitch get fucked if I ever met her
Bet ya ditch get dug you ever step up
One by one I push 'em down, fat bullet, fat head make a pussy sound
Hard head soft ass make a gushy ground I'm straight from a crooked town
Like that bitch!

[Chorus]

I give my arms and my legs to the game I'm ahead of the game
I dead any mane if he said anything
But it's cool, as long as nigga paid when he came
And I'm a fool with the flame and the caine
Cut it just a little bit but the drain stay the same yeah
Young Wayne and the pain and the stain still remain
On the chest where the four made a mess yes
I'm still here in the flesh twenty one year old legend
I'm a live way after my death
I sacrifice whatever that's left
I give y'all the last of my breath like
Write it down take a picture record a copy
Press pause only way you stop me fucker
I'm a get mine and make you not me
Spit wine in ya face if you watch me Bitch!

[Chorus]

And that's the only way we getting down nigga
Cash Money C-M-B man
You already know we here never left fuck 'em
See me if you got a problem boy
I'm at home all day man, it's not a game
Stunner, what's really good with 'em
We ain't never let 'em take our food away
(I got it, yeah)




Fresh you nasty on this on dog
This one, this is the Carter bitch!

Overall Meaning

The song "Get Down" by Lil Wayne featuring Birdman is a rap track that speaks about their resilience and no-nonsense attitude. The song emphasizes that they have built their success from the ground up and have no interest in going backward. Lil Wayne expresses his frustration with those who underestimate them, emphasizing that they do what they want and say what they mean. He also warns the listener that they have a different level of toughness that separates them from the average person. Birdman joins Lil Wayne in the chorus, which reiterates the message that they have made it this far by being real and not compromising their values. They encourage the listener to learn from their example that to get down, you have to be authentic.


The lyrics to "Get Down" by Lil Wayne featuring Birdman are braggadocious and unapologetic, speaking to their significant influence within the hip-hop scene. However, the inspiration for the song came from a more sincere place. The song was a tribute to the duo's mentor, Bryan "Baby" Williams, also known as Birdman. He helped both Lil Wayne and Mannie Fresh in establishing their careers at Cash Money Records, becoming instrumental to their success. Birdman started the label from scratch and built it into one of the most significant entities in rap music. The song serves as a reminder of Birdman's legacy, telling the story of their struggles and accomplishments in his honor.


Line by Line Meaning

What up pop, what up pop.
We are greeting each other as father and son.


Fuck what they heard it's what they need to know nigga
We don't care about rumors, we only care about the facts.


(They saying C.A.R.T.E.R. yep!)
People are recognizing my success as the C.A.R.T.E.R.


Ya feel me, hey nigga we done built this.
You understand what I'm saying, we have built our success.


Shit from the ground up now homie
We started from nothing and worked our way to the top.


Believe that daddy, it ain't no looking back from here, we too strong
Trust me, we are not going to look back because we are too powerful now.


And that's the only way we get down (we get down)
Our way of life is to maintain our success.


Cause that's the only way we was taught (we was taught)
We were taught to work hard for what we have.


And everything we got we bought (we bought)
We earned everything we have.


And real niggas still shine in the dark (still shine in the dark, yeah)
Despite obstacles, successful and genuine people still stand out.


I down down a brother
I put down a weaker person.


We ain't cut from the same cloth you Downy soft
We are not on the same level and you are weak.


Bullets separate ya body compound a buster
Bullets will kill you quickly.


I'm a find ya if ya hiding I'm a bounty hunter
I will track you down and ensure that justice is served.


In ya home putting dick all down ya woman
I am taking advantage of your woman in your own home.


You come home we in the bedroom counting money
While you are away, we are counting our profits.


I bring her home and I fuck her on a thousand hundreds
I have sex with her on a pile of money.


Then I shoot the nasty bitch in the mouth for nothing
I kill her for no reason.


I say Birdman Birdman what's good today
I am asking about his day.


We ain't never let them niggas take our food away
We have never let others take what we have earned.


And we recognize real and got a rude awakening
We understand real success and had a rude awakening to those who envy us.


And woke up together and our life was better
We both realized the importance of our partnership and our lives improved.


I'm the Cash Money son I live a life of cheddar
I am living a luxurious life as the son of Cash Money.


Not a rat though hat low Nike's is leather
I am not a snitch, I wear a low hat and leather Nike's.


Lil' maw twist two get my life together
I smoke marijuana to get centered.


Ya bitch meet me at the bar and we knife together, cut!
Your woman and I meet at the bar to have sex.


Throw my weight like Sherman Klump
I am using my power like the character Sherman Klump.


I gotta hold up my estate like Donald Trump
I have to maintain my success like Donald Trump


And I aim kinda straight when it's time to pump
I shoot straight when using a gun.


I bring the pump when it's time to pump
I bring a gun when violence is necessary.


Wrapped around my waist like a cumber bun
I have a gun on me at all times.


Don't make a nigga pump, you up!
Don't make me use my gun on you.


I come in that new thing, she threw up
I arrive in a nice car and make others feel sick with envy.


Now yo' bitch ass gotta clean yo' shoe up
Now you have to work harder and try to catch up with me.


I'm rich as fuck and I never blew up
I am extremely wealthy despite not being mainstream.


Business mug, gotta get my loot up
I have to continue making smart business decisions to maintain my wealth.


Bet ya bitch get fucked if I ever met her
I would have sex with your woman if I ever met her.


Bet ya ditch get dug you ever step up
You will be killed if you challenge us.


One by one I push 'em down, fat bullet, fat head make a pussy sound
One by one I defeat my enemies and their defeat is evident.


Hard head soft ass make a gushy ground I'm straight from a crooked town
This tough attitude comes from growing up in a corrupt area.


I give my arms and my legs to the game I'm ahead of the game
I have sacrificed a lot for my success.


I dead any mane if he said anything
I will kill any man that challenges us.


But it's cool, as long as nigga paid when he came
But if someone wants to challenge us as long as they paid their dues they will be respected.


And I'm a fool with the flame and the caine
I am reckless and foolish when it comes to drugs and guns.


Cut it just a little bit but the drain stay the same yeah
I have to be careful dealing drugs even though it's profitable.


Young Wayne and the pain and the stain still remain
Despite my success, my past mistakes still haunt me.


On the chest where the four made a mess yes
My chest has a scar from being shot.


I'm still here in the flesh twenty one year old legend
I am still alive and well despite the challenges I've faced.


I'm a live way after my death
I will be remembered for my legacy long after I pass away.


I sacrifice whatever that's left
I will give up everything in order to maintain my success.


I give y'all the last of my breath like
I'm giving everything I have to offer.


Write it down take a picture record a copy
Remember these words and keep them as evidence.


Press pause only way you stop me fucker
The only way to stop me is by force.


I'm a get mine and make you not me
I will continue to succeed and surpass you.


Spit wine in ya face if you watch me Bitch!
I will show off and embarrass you if you try to watch me.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONALD BELL, CLAYDES SMITH, ROBERT MICKENS, DONALD BOYCE, RICHARD WESTFIELD, DENNIS THOMAS, ROBERT BELL, GEORGE BROWN, III, JAMES HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS, JR., FRANK L. MCAFREE, SALEEM COOPER

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