Hustle
Lil Wayne Ft. Gudda Gudda Birdman Lyrics

Yea
Affirmative statement indicating readiness to proceed

Just like priceless
Comparable to something that is of great value and cannot be bought

Something you can't see nigga
Referring to something intangible that cannot be perceived visually

[Chorus]
Refrain of the song

Ya see times is hard as it is
Acknowledging the challenges of life

That's why I got guns
Having firearms for protection

And my guns got kids
Metaphorically representing the guns as offspring that need to be taken care of

And all I wanna do is handle my biz
Focused on personal business matters

And all I'm gonna do is whatever I is (A-R)
Doing what is necessary to achieve goals

Everyday I been prayin' to you
Engaging in religious/spiritual activities

I hope you hear everything that I'm sayin' to you
Requesting divine intervention and guidance

I get money money money money money money
Making a lot of money

Money money money money money money
Reiterating the abundance of wealth

Young Money, Gudda (Gudda)
Mentioning the artists featured in the song

Nigga I don't trust a soul so I ride alone
Being cautious and not trusting anyone

I keep my eyes in my rear view ridin' home
Remaining vigilant while driving

See I'm ready for whatever, understand me
Being prepared for any situation

Any situation, whatever the lord hand me
Having faith in divine handlings

We pull guns, you niggas don't pull a damn thing
Being armed and dangerous

The only thing you niggas pullin' is a hamstring
Making a joke about ineffectiveness

Roll the dice man we kill time gambling
Engaging in risky behaviors for entertainment

W-wintertime top down, nigga real arrogant
Showing off and being confident

Big money so we blowin' it apparently
Spending money without a care

C-cash money, young money, yea it's all family
Referring to a close relationship between the artists and their label

Birdman, Weezy they payin' all salaries
Acknowledging financial support from label executives

And I'm a ride wit 'em til they bury me
Being loyal and committed to the label

Livin' that life
Describing a certain lifestyle

Livin' that life from under dem streetlights
Coming from a low-income neighborhood

But it ain't bright enough to show me where I'm goin'
Feeling uncertain about the future

But I still find my way and when I do I keep goin'
Continuing despite setbacks

And I'm, a nigga wit strikes
Having a criminal record

Try me and your family don't sleep right
Being a dangerous individual

Didn't think I was tough enough to make it on my own
Reflecting on past doubts and struggles

But I can get through anything if I done made it through the storm
Having resilience and tenacity

And uh, now I'm killin' at night,
Enjoying the nightlife

Killin' that night life on the east side
Participating in nightlife activities on the east side

Leather on chrome
Wearing leather clothing

Television with the phone
Possibly referring to having video calls on a television

And the top is so gone
Referring to a convertible car with the top down

(Yea L-F-L-S nigga, like father like son
Mentioning a rap group

All day very day bitch, make money til it don't make sense)
Motivated to make money

Yea flash the bright lights
Enjoying luxuries

Nigga smash on site
Being aggressive and violent

Born rich bitch-nigga live with no wife
Having wealth without needing a spouse for financial support

Keep the pain of the price
Enduring hardship to gain success

Prices with the dice
Risking money through gambling

Give a fuck about your life
Being apathetic towards others

Rollin' rally stripes
Having a car with racing stripes

High like a kite, G-4 every night
Frequently traveling in a private jet while under the influence

Overseas money bitch we do it so right
Being successful globally

Don't do it right so we don't it all
Spending money recklessly

Money hard
Acknowledging that making money is difficult

Bitch nigga playin' like a ball
Deceitful behavior

Ball life, ya head life
Living extravagantly

Ya gettin' getcha game right
Improving oneself

Ya paid the price, hit ya up and laid you right
Reaping the rewards of hard work and punishing those who oppose

Twist ya life nigga, we live in sunshine
Enjoying life to the fullest

5-star condo and stay fly
Living in luxury

(Gold picture frames nigga you understand me?)
Proud of personal belongings

[Chorus]
Refrain of the song

Ya see times is hard as it is (Yea just like dat)
Reiterating the difficulties of life

That's why I got girls
Having women to enjoy life with

And my girls got kids
Metaphorical representation of the women he spends time with

(Pearl white, snow white you understand me nigga?)
Describing the physical appearance of women he interacts with

And all I wanna do is handle my biz
Focusing on personal affairs

(So clean, so fresh)
Appreciating the good life

And all I'm tryna do is whatever I did
Continuing successful strategies

(Sharp red diamonds nigga)
Wearing expensive jewelry

Every day I been prayin' to you Pretty black tools
Continuing religious/spiritual practices

(you understand me?)
Rhetorical question to emphasize meaning

I hope you hear everything that I'm sayin' to you
Requesting divine understanding

(Yea hood bags of money nigga)
Having large amounts of cash

(you understand me?)
Rhetorical question to emphasize meaning

I get money money money money money money
Reiterating abundance of wealth

(Gold picture frames nigga you understand me?)
Emphasizing wealth

Money money money money money money (Big money shit)
Repeating abundance of wealth

Let's get it big money poppin' boy
Motivated to make money

I see you little nigga
Acknowledging others' hustle

Just like dat
Affirmative statement indicating readiness to proceed

Uptown, we in the building bitch
Mentioning location and feeling superior

Worldwide gettin' money boy
Making money on a global scale

Yea, I'm talking that big money poppin' shit
Boasting about success

Big money nigga, that 100
Expressing wealth and quantity