Salute
Lil Wayne Ft. Lil Twist Lil’ Chuckee Gudda Gudda Jae Millz And Nicki Minaj Lyrics


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[Chorus]
Better strap up your boots
Before they start to shoot
Than do it for the troops
It's young money salute
It's young money salute

Yeah, uh
So sick with the flow
Yeah your cowboys know that Lil Twist
Been a pro way before Romo or T.O
No wetting cowboys to a piston
A.I no wallace your kids getting demolished
I'm booking on your suckers like I'm just leaving college
But smart, very smart, too smart for ya knowledge
Too smart once more, Wayne called me a genius
It's YME nothing gets in between us

Tell Wayne I'm going in like somebody bout to bury me
In this rap game nobody could ever bury me
That's why you see me on stage rocking with young money
I told my team I got us man it's all on me
Like volume 2 BG I got my crew with me
Twist, Mack, Millz, Gudda and my baby Nicki
Everytime I'm on the track it's ransom
Can't find us anymore it's random
When Young Money come through you better salute us

[Chorus]

Hey I solemnly swear if it ever go down
You ain't never gotta call me cause I'mma be there
Lets get to the point like elbows, my crew harder than shelltoes
Strapped like Velcro and this we running hell no
And truthfully, aiming for number one oh do we
You ask why I reply cause nobody remember 2 or 3
Cross YM and the hem will make a movie
We all we can be, respect the army and salute we

Yeah, Young money army we marching
We coming forward no warning
We got these boys running like Forest
So salute me like a general
First place never last
Always on top and I'm a chief like a Seminole
Got the game in strangle hold no letting up
You can get the top, ya can pop like 7 Up
Knock knock let us up, young money applaud me
And we'll take the game out your hands like a joy stick

I'mma need my badges and my ribbons
Maybe it will make up for everything that I wasn't given
Everything that I've given, I swear I'll never give in

Just look at what I've been in and this is just the beginning
I d-d-d-d-do it cause I did it for my ballerina girls
Blowing kisses to the soldiers I am Marilyn Monroe
But we shoot shoot shoot em up, camouflage me,
Cuz young money is the Navy better yet the Army

[Chorus]

Commander in chief
One hand on the World, one hand on the brief
I stand on the World, b**** I stand on the peak
Of the game, and the girls, and the guap, now that's G
Don't ask me about s*** but money
F***in' right my money long I got that 10ft money
I get it fast when I get to the money
When I walk, it sounds like 10 foots running
I meant feet, I'm in deep like wet p****
I'm a purple heart proven war vet rookie
You can't even sit next to me
Now bring money or death to me, or don't step to me
Now don't step n****, march with me
To the steps of the court building
Like ain't we God's children
I know at all times God's feel me




So I play my part until the war kill me
Salute or shoot!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Wayne's song "YM Salute" are all about standing up for oneself and one's team, and being willing to fight for what they believe in, no matter the cost. The chorus emphasizes the need to be prepared for battle and to show respect to those who have already fought, while the verses detail the strength and superiority of Young Money, Lil Wayne's music group. Lil Twist boasts of having been a "pro way before Romo or T.O," referencing legendary players of the Dallas Cowboys, and claims that he and his teammates are too smart to be held back by anyone else's knowledge, as Wayne has named him a "genius." Nicki Minaj references her love of soldiers, and brings Marilyn Monroe into the mix, suggesting that she too is a symbol of strength and resilience in the face of adversity.


There is an undeniable sense of power and pride in the song, as each artist raps about their own success and the strength of their group. The repeated use of "salute" throughout the song reinforces the idea that they are a force to be reckoned with, and that they expect to be respected for their talent and hard work.


Line by Line Meaning

Better strap up your boots
Be prepared for battle


Before they start to shoot
Get ready before the enemy attacks


Than do it for the troops
Fight for the sake of the soldiers


It's young money salute
Recognize the power of the Young Money crew


It's young money salute
Honor and pay respect to Young Money


So sick with the flow
Extremely talented in rapping


Yeah your cowboys know that Lil Twist
Even cowboys know about Lil Twist's skills


Been a pro way before Romo or T.O
An expert in rapping before football players Romo and T.O became famous


No wetting cowboys to a piston
Not afraid of any cowboys or players from other teams


A.I no Wallace your kids getting demolished
ADA or Rasheed Wallace, your kids will get defeated


I'm booking on your suckers like I'm just leaving college
Making a lot of money and dominating like a confident college graduate


But smart, very smart, too smart for ya knowledge
Intelligent, smart in ways you can't even imagine


Too smart once more, Wayne called me a genius
So intelligent that even Lil Wayne calls me a genius


It's YME nothing gets in between us
Nothing can break the bond between Young Money crew members


Tell Wayne I'm going in like somebody bout to bury me
Let Lil Wayne know that I will keep working hard until I succeed or die


In this rap game nobody could ever bury me
I am too good at rapping to be defeated


That's why you see me on stage rocking with young money
My talent is why I am performing with Young Money


I told my team I got us man it's all on me
I promised to take care of my team and lead them to victory


Like volume 2 BG I got my crew with me
Like volume 2 of BG's albums, I have my crew supporting me


Twist, Mack, Millz, Gudda and my baby Nicki
Listing the members of the Young Money crew


Everytime I'm on the track it's ransom
Every time I rap, people are willing to pay for my music


Can't find us anymore it's random
We are hard to find and unpredictable


When Young Money come through you better salute us
Show respect and acknowledge Young Money's presence


Hey I solemnly swear if it ever go down
I swear to be there if the situation worsens


You ain't never gotta call me cause I'mma be there
I will always be there for you, no need to ask


Lets get to the point like elbows, my crew harder than shelltoes
Being direct and honest, Young Money is tougher and unbeatable


Strapped like Velcro and this we running hell no
Armed and ready, we are not afraid to run towards the danger


And truthfully, aiming for number one oh do we
Our goal is to be on top, and we're doing everything we can to achieve it


You ask why I reply cause nobody remember 2 or 3
I want to be number one, because no one remembers the second or third place


Cross YM and the hem will make a movie
If you go against Young Money, we will create a story and make you look bad


We all we can be, respect the army and salute we
We are doing the best we can, so respect us as an army and salute our accomplishments


Yeah, Young money army we marching
We are moving forward as a team, determined to win


We coming forward no warning
We are attacking without any prior notice


We got these boys running like Forest
Our competitors are running away from us like they are in a forest


So salute me like a general
Show me respect as a leader


First place never last
We always want to be in first place and stay there


Always on top and I'm a chief like a Seminole
Being the best and leading like the Seminole tribe's chief


Got the game in strangle hold no letting up
We are dominating the game and not giving up


You can get the top, ya can pop like 7 Up
You can try to be on top, but you'll fail and disappear like 7 Up's bubbles


Knock knock let us up, young money applaud me
Let us in and acknowledge Young Money's talent


And we'll take the game out your hands like a joy stick
We will take control of the game like playing a video game with a joystick


I'mma need my badges and my ribbons
I want recognition and honor for my accomplishments


Maybe it will make up for everything that I wasn't given
Maybe this recognition will make up for the things I didn't receive before


Everything that I've given, I swear I'll never give in
Despite everything I have given, I will never give up


Just look at what I've been in and this is just the beginning
Reflecting on my past success and realizing there is still more to come


I d-d-d-d-do it cause I did it for my ballerina girls
I work hard because I want to provide for my loved ones, especially my girls


Blowing kisses to the soldiers I am Marilyn Monroe
Showing appreciation to the soldiers and feeling like Marilyn Monroe


But we shoot shoot shoot em up, camouflage me,
Despite the appreciation, we are still in a war and we shoot to win


Cuz young money is the Navy better yet the Army
Because Young Money is like the powerful and respectable Navy or Army


Commander in chief
The leader in charge


One hand on the World, one hand on the brief
Juggling responsibilities of leading and handling important tasks


I stand on the World, b**** I stand on the peak
Proud and confident, standing at the top of the world


Of the game, and the girls, and the guap, now that's G
In control of the game, the women, and the money, that's gangsta


Don't ask me about s*** but money
I am only interested in talking about money, not other issues


F***in' right my money long I got that 10ft money
My money is plentiful and abundant, like it's 10 feet long


I get it fast when I get to the money
I earn money quickly and easily


When I walk, it sounds like 10 foots running
My presence and power is like 10 feet running, making a loud noise


I meant feet, I'm in deep like wet p****
Correcting the previous line and describing being involved deeply in something, like a wet p****


I'm a purple heart proven war vet rookie
I am talented and experienced like a proven war veteran, but also new and fresh like a rookie


You can't even sit next to me
I am so powerful and respected, nobody can be in my presence


Now bring money or death to me, or don't step to me
Either bring money or violence if you want to confront me, or just don't try at all


Now don't step n****, march with me
Don't try to compete or confront me, but instead join me in achieving greatness together


To the steps of the court building
Achieving success and respect like the steps of the court building


Like ain't we God's children
As if we are all special and blessed children of God


I know at all times God's feel me
Feeling confident that God is always with me and on my side


So I play my part until the war kill me
I will keep working hard until the day I die


Salute or shoot!
Respect and honor me, or face the consequences




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, RASHAD RYAN BALLARD, JARVIS MILLS, CHRISTOPHER MOORE, CARL LILLY, DANE SIMMONS, JAMAL JONES

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