Lay You Down
Lil Wayne Feat. Tyga Lyrics

Hello world, my name is not important
The singer introduces himself but suggests that his name is not important for the sake of the song.

I'ma sit back and smoke, I might grab my guitar
The singer plans to relax and play his guitar while smoking.

I got these bullets in the chamber
He has loaded his gun with bullets, ready for use.

Don't make me let off a round
He warns that he may shoot if provoked.

If my life's in danger
He may consider using his weapon if his life is threatened.

I'm gonna lay ya down, lay ya down
He will take action to protect himself, even if it means harming someone else.

I ain't a killer but don't push me
He clarifies that he isn't inherently violent, but can be driven to violence if necessary.

Homie soft shit I'm in you niggas is pussy
He doesn't respect those who are weak or cowardly.

Hard head, from a city where really you blue or all red
Growing up in a gang-filled city, he has experienced violence and gang culture firsthand.

Like when it pop off better play dead
In a dangerous situation, it's best to act like you're already dead to avoid being targeted.

Same day catch me on some different shit
He can act in different ways depending on the situation, suggesting he is adaptable.

Front yard posted on some prison shit
Spending time in prison has influenced his behavior and mentality.

Uh, even as a kid fight until you win
He has always been determined to succeed and fight for his goals.

Life is kill or be killed, yeah
He sees the world as a violent place filled with danger.

Yeah, so like I said
The singer repeats a previous statement.

I like to floss so mama tell me be cautious
He enjoys showing off his wealth, but his mother warns him to be careful.

She know the cost, she tell me death ain't option
His mother knows the price of violence and wants to protect him from it.

Too many lives lost, shootout on the boulevard
There have been too many violent incidents and loss of life where he lives.

Guns drawn, pick a car, lucky me, I wasn't home
He narrowly avoided being caught up in a dangerous situation.

Damn, I hope it wasn't one of my homies dog
He worries that his friend(s) may have been injured or killed.

His family called, I ain't even hear my phone
He was not aware of the danger or his friend's situation until much later.

Now I'm looking for revenge, swerving on this road
He seeks revenge for his friend's harm and is driving recklessly.

If I should die and never wake
He is aware of the risk of violence and even death, considering it a possibility.

I pray the lord take my soul
He hopes that if he should die from violence, at least his soul will be saved.

Reporting live from the barrel
The singer is metaphorically speaking from the perspective of their weapon.

2 tear drops under that eye on the Sparrow
Reference to a common tattoo among gang members and its significance.

I'm from the small place they call uptown
He is from an area of town known for violence and crime.

Where we lay you, where we lay you down
The local culture is prone to violence and retaliation through harm.

Like concrete in the driveway shoot sideways
Guns and violence are commonplace to the point of specifically referring to how they're used.

Like O-Dog on Menace
He references a violent character from the movie Menace II Society.

Leave you brains in yo' Tennis
Violence can and usually will end in death and injuries can be severe and gruesome.

I'm tha Renaissance man
He is adaptable and multifaceted in different situations and environments.

So put me in the book and I got my pistol on the hook, sing'
He can be lethal and also should be remembered for his danger and violence.

When I say "fuck ya'll"
He holds a grudge against or feels contempt towards a specific group of people.

I really mean mammy mother-fuck all ya'll
He emphasizes his disdain by using vulgar language.

Tyga, Tyga, Young Money
The singer affirms his identity (Tyga) and assert his allegiance to the record label (Young Money).

I thought you knew
He suggests that his identity and loyalty should already be known.