SWEET DREAMS
Lil Wayne Ft. Beyonce And Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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Turn the lights on

Every night I rush to my bed
With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
Lost in a fairytale
Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
And I hope it rains
You're the perfect lullaby
What kinda dream is this?

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)

Yo, Young Money right here
Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
Cold like a white bear
Freddie Kruger, I'm a rap bitch nightmare
And I'm rich I could buy you
Kill bitches, leave they body in the Bayou
More brain than a IQ
More head than a dread, my yute
And my bank account ain't hardly empty
That's why I come through in a Barbie Bentley
So please mamacita, please no envy
When you come around, it reads "no entry"
Who's next to go?
My flows so flexible
Get gassed and get at me, Texaco
Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
White Jag with the twisted lip
I ain't Mike Jack but This is it
Boo boo boo I'm everywhere
You like balloon boy, mama, you was never there
I am the Kung Fu Panda
Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all of your propaganda
Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
Nicki ain't a rapper, Nicki is a brander
Please, you can never compare to me
All these bitches is scared of me
I am who they couldn't even dare to be
So that's all folks (ba da ba dee)
I go hard, pause
Hospital flow, get more gauze
I'm a bad bitch on all fours
The President be like "It's all yours"
Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
Go together like a team in the gym
Kareem in the ring, the Queen and the King

Tattoo your name across my heart
So it will remain
Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
What kinda dream is this?
You could be a sweet

Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Eat you up, spit you out
Fuck your girl in your house
I'm terrible, be careful
You might want say a prayer or two
So cold I need Theraflu
I'm so high I need parachutes
I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Got my coupe, heaven blue
And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
I never lose, my weapons use
Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
And she's the queen
Two's a couple, three's a scene
Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
I'm Easter clean
Shout to my home girl Mika Means
Anything we want we redeem
You niggas gassed up, '93 Supreme
Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
More than a artist, bitch
She talk a whole lot of shit
And walk around like she President Carter's bitch
She be on her Barbie shit
And me, I'm on The Carter 6
And I can turn crumbs to bricks
And I can turn nuns to tricks
Young Mula, baby
Fu-fuck your feelings
And this is No Ceilings, yeah

You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
Baby, long as you're here
I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
You can be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)





Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Wayne's "Sweet Dreams" featuring Beyonce and Nicki Minaj tell a tale of a love that is so good it feels like a dream, but it also has the potential to turn into a nightmare. The song's chorus vocalizes an interesting phrase, "You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare. Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you," which paints the picture of the emotional roller coaster ride that falling in love can be. The verses showcase the rap prowess of Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj, with Nicki's verse being particularly boasting of her skills as a rapper and her status in the hip-hop world.


The first verse begins with the singer rushing to bed, hoping to see their lover in their dreams, as the fairytale love they share has taken over their thoughts. They ask their partner to hold their hand and be their guide, expressing a desire for their love to last forever. The chorus then comes in, showing that even if the love turns sour, they don't want to wake up from the dream-like state of being in love. Lil Wayne's verse comes in next, where he brags about his riches and how he can buy anything, while Nicki's verse takes on a more aggressive tone, showcasing her rap skills and asserting her dominance as a rapper.


Overall, "Sweet Dreams" is a song that explores the emotions that come with being in love, the ups and downs, and the desire to stay in the dreamlike state of being in love even when it turns bad.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn the lights on
Asks to turn on the lights.


Every night I rush to my bed
Each night they go to bed quickly.


With hopes that maybe I'll get a chance to see you
Hopes to see someone they care about in their dreams.


When I close my eyes I'm going' outta my head
They feel like they're losing their mind when they close their eyes.


Lost in a fairytale
Feels like they're in a dream or fairytale.


Can you hold my hands and be my guide?
Asks for someone to guide them in their dreams.


Clouds filled with stars cover your skies
Imagines a dreamy and romantic atmosphere.


And I hope it rains
Wants their dreams to be even more dramatic and intense.


You're the perfect lullaby
Thinks very positively of the person they dream about.


What kinda dream is this?
Questions why their dreams are so vivid and intense.


You could be a sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
The person they dream about can evoke both positive and negative emotions.


Either way I, don't wanna wake up from you (turn the lights on)
They don't want to wake up from their dreams and asks to turn on the lights.


Sweet dream or a beautiful nightmare
Repeats the idea that their dreams can evoke both good and bad emotions.


Somebody pinch me, your love's too good to be true (turn the lights on)
The love they feel in their dreams seems unreal to them.


My guilty pleasure, I ain't going nowhere
They feel guilty for wanting to keep dreaming about this person and don't want to stop.


Baby, long as you're here
They want to keep dreaming about this person forever.


I'll be floating on air 'cause you're my
They feel incredibly happy in their dreams because of this person.


Yo, Young Money right here
Introduces the next speaker as someone from Young Money.


Bike here, throw it up, no high chair
Mentions a bike and implies they don't need assistance like a child.


Cold like a white bear
Uses a simile to describe themselves as cold.


Freddie Kruger, I'm a rap bitch nightmare
Compares themselves to a nightmare and mentions Freddie Krueger, a horror film character.


And I'm rich I could buy you
Says they are wealthy enough to buy things and people.


Kill bitches, leave they body in the Bayou
Uses violent language to describe their behavior towards certain people.


More brain than a IQ
Describes themselves as intelligent.


More head than a dread, my yute
Uses a play on words to describe themselves as good at giving oral sex.


And my bank account ain't hardly empty
Says they are not poor.


That's why I come through in a Barbie Bentley
Mentions a car that is associated with wealth and luxury.


So please mamacita, please no envy
Asks a woman not to be jealous.


When you come around, it reads "no entry"
Suggests they don't want certain people in their personal life.


Who's next to go?
Asks who they will defeat next.


My flows so flexible
Describes their rapping style as flexible.


Get gassed and get at me, Texaco
Encourages people to challenge them.


Shoot yourself in the leg, Plexico
Makes a reference to a football player who accidentally shot themselves in the leg.


White Jag with the twisted lip
Mentions a car and describes its appearance.


I ain't Mike Jack but This is it
Compares themselves to Michael Jackson's album title but says they are not Michael Jackson.


Boo boo boo I'm everywhere
Makes a sound and says they are present everywhere.


You like balloon boy, mama, you was never there
Makes a comparison between someone's absence and a news story about a boy who was not really missing.


I am the Kung Fu Panda
Compares themselves to a character from a movie.


Fuck all of your blogs, fuck all of your propaganda
Expresses disdain for blogs and propaganda.


Good for the goose then it's good for the gander
Says what is good for one person is good for another.


Nicki ain't a rapper, Nicki is a brander
Describes Nicki Minaj's image as a brand more than just being a rapper.


Please, you can never compare to me
Says that no one can compare to them.


All these bitches is scared of me
Believes that other women fear them.


I am who they couldn't even dare to be
Says they are someone that others are too scared to become.


So that's all folks (ba da ba dee)
Ends the verse with a saying and a sound effect.


I go hard, pause
Says they work hard and then uses a slang term.


Hospital flow, get more gauze
Says their rapping style is like a hospital flow and mentions a medical supply.


I'm a bad bitch on all fours
Suggests a sexual act and that they are a tough person.


The President be like "It's all yours"
Uses a metaphor to suggest that they have control and authority.


Weezy and Nicki bring the A-game, high stats
Says that Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj are very talented.


Go together like Ricky and his eye patch
Compares Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj to two characters who are often seen together.


Go together like a team in the gym
Uses a simile to describe how well they work together.


Kareem in the ring, the Queen and the King
Mentions three famous figures in sports and politics to describe themselves.


Tattoo your name across my heart
Says they love someone so much they would get a tattoo of their name.


So it will remain
Says they will always love this person.


Not even death can make us part (No Ceilings)
Suggests their love is so strong that even death cannot end it.


Kush it out, red bone, pussy, mouth
Uses explicit language to describe sexual activity.


Eat you up, spit you out
Suggests that they will use someone sexually and then discard them.


Fuck your girl in your house
Proudly describes having sex with someone's partner in their own home.


I'm terrible, be careful
Suggests they are dangerous and warns others to be careful.


You might want say a prayer or two
Suggests that someone might need divine intervention to protect themselves from them.


So cold I need Theraflu
Uses a product name to describe how cold they feel.


I'm so high I need parachutes
Uses a metaphor to describe how high they feel.


I'm error proof, I'm never spooked
Says they are confident and never scared.


Got my coupe, heaven blue
Describes the color of their car.


And my flag red as hell, think you're sweet as devils food
Describes the color of their flag and then insults someone.


I never lose, my weapons use
Says they never lose and implies that they use various tools to win.


Fuck with me wrong, shit get ugly, Devin Dude
Uses harsh language to threaten someone.


And she's the queen
Refers to Nicki Minaj as the queen.


Two's a couple, three's a scene
Uses a saying to describe how three people are more interesting than two.


Weezy that nigga that you see in your dreams
Suggests that Lil Wayne is the person you dream about.


Get the pussy wet or be the springs, huh
Uses a euphemism to suggest they are good in bed.


I'm Easter clean
Says they are very clean.


Shout to my home girl Mika Means
Gives a shoutout to someone they know.


Anything we want we redeem
Says they can get anything they want.


You niggas gassed up, '93 Supreme
Says that others are getting too excited and compares their behavior to a fashion brand.


Nicki Minaj is the hardest bitch
Says that Nicki Minaj is the most tough and intimidating woman.


More than a artist, bitch
Says that Nicki Minaj is more than just a musician.


She talk a whole lot of shit
Says that Nicki Minaj talks a lot.


And walk around like she President Carter's bitch
Suggests that Nicki Minaj acts like she is with the President.


She be on her Barbie shit
Says that Nicki Minaj embraces her image as a Barbie doll.


And me, I'm on The Carter 6
Suggests Lil Wayne is ready to release another album.


And I can turn crumbs to bricks
Suggests they can turn something small into something great.


And I can turn nuns to tricks
Uses a rhyming phrase to suggest they can change someone's behavior.


Young Mula, baby
References the name of their record label.


Fu-fuck your feelings
Uses a profanity to dismiss someone's emotions.


And this is No Ceilings, yeah
States that this is the name of the song they are rapping on.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beyonce Giselle Knowles, James Scheffer, Richard Preston Butler, Wayne Andrew Wilkins

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@collyweezy2177

Who's here in 2024 appreciating Nickis Verse... Simply 🔥

@bryansutherland9848

Monster verse us her best tho

@diigitaldj4883

Still love this verse

@internetguts

nicki is undeniably the queen of rap... this whole verse gives me CHILLS

@coachchinwe

Me too

@jakedemuth6483

Truly the queen. And it’s not just the queen of rap. I think she IS rap. Guy or girl. She will always crush competition.

@AlloftheAbuv

Seriously, Nicki this is one of the best verses she ever spit,,,

@quan111314

Right

@willlosobo6435

Allof TheAbuv yea Nicki killed dis shit frfr

@whitealliance9540

Too bad it was a beat raid... No $ for this masterpiece damn lil wayne

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