Yes
Lil Wayne f. Pharrell Williams Lyrics


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Yup, mm-hm, yeah

There's a rainbow everywhere
Dependin' on where you stand
Whether the dashboard of yey
Or the walls a hundred grand each
Double R, interior tan, outside is peach
Oh, you trying to make a deal out in Golden Beach?
Or the Florida Keys, ducking the Florida Dees
But you only end up with bricks and sand
I know niggas that run from they shadows like Peter Pan
Runnin' like it's a Nike commercial, but he's the man
What he don't like on sight, he murk like he's the Klan
Eight balls the size of baseballs like Jeter's hand
It fecal fam, yeah, it's the shit
Zip your face up when Skateboard is on the script
Catch me in the Gap V with some BBC trunks
Flip flops, sippin' on Qream like it's punch
I push the spaceship with the chrome lady in the front
Bendin' over like she just puffed Busta's blunt
I told y'all muh'fucka's once, I think I'm hungry
Finna eat y'all niggas' lunch
Y'all niggas cunts, I'm from the commonwealth
Where wealth ain't common
Where niggas roll around with chrome solvers, looking for problems
Mouth full of gold, flame when they roll
Arthritic fingers, niggas bang when they stroll
Tradin' in the hats for the cane and the gold
The golds for the chain and the cane was on swole
Ayo Tip, get these peon niggas told

Still stand tall when it all falls down
Whether Hollywood Hills or a one horse town
You should know better
There's no better than these four letters
More than ever niggas want me dead
'Cause they're starving and I'm getting fed
But fuck 'em anyway
I'd rather be me on my worst day
Than to be a sucka' nigga on his birthday
All cake no candles, just a living example
Ten toes down, all out, no sandals
Godfather, young Marlon Brando
Let me make sure they understand, yo
Here ye, hear ye, you wise you fear me
Real niggas on their shine, much obliged, merci

Everybody wanna criticize him 'bout how bad he ended up
Look how bad he could've been
I could've caught a body, sold a brick to somebody
Who volunteered my information to the federalies
I made it out of all of that like I ain't gonna be proud of that
So petty shit, you sticking to me, give me all you got of that
Doing this for all my niggas
Who'd rather go to prison than to let a nigga kill him
So we leaving this P-O snub-nose in his denim
Trap or death is waiting 'round the corners that he been in
On bended knee, God forgive us, we've been sinnin'
In our defense, look at the options we was given
Layin' in the prison cell, starin' at the ceilin'
Back in this bitch again, guess they wasn't bullshittin', huh?
Still wonder where it all went wrong
Since Phil got killed I ain't never moved on
Like I'm still in the club where the blows got thrown
When my crown fell down and I got dethroned
Bunch of niggas around but I feel all alone
Like a piece of me is missing, guess it never came home
Probably died in a van when it all hit the fan
Save the life of a friend, we don't all get the chance

Now here I stand with blood on my hands
Trying hard to explain so his mom understand
I'm at fault for the loss of the soul of a man
Only soldiers know how that'll take a toll on a man
Burden's on the world on my shoulders: heavy
Visibly composed, my emotions buried
Scary, so if I pop a pill
Smoke a blunt or take a shot, y'all, let a nigga live
Still baffled how my life unraveled
In the meantime, time just traveled
Can't see behind the walls of my castle
Opinionated peons son, but who asked you?
I tell you what you do, take your two cents
Kick rocks to a fountain, pitching to make a wish
Shit, if wishes had wings, they'd all make it to heaven
And we'd all be kings
Hahaha, if wishes had wings, they'd all make it to heaven
And we'd all be kings
Yeah

Grind, hustle, homie
We-we run this shit!




Creme de la creme, homie
Boy, you know what it is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lil Wayne's song "Yes" are reflective of his personal experiences and the challenges that he has faced throughout his life. The first few lines of the song speak to the diversity of the world we live in, acknowledging that there are different perspectives depending on where you stand. This thought is echoed throughout the song, as Lil Wayne reflects on his experiences with drug addiction, legal issues, and fame.


The second verse is particularly introspective, as Lil Wayne discusses his rise to fame, his experience with incarceration, and the ways in which he's been affected by the loss of fellow rapper Phil. He also touches on the issue of hate and jealousy from others, suggesting that people want to see him fail because of his success.


Throughout the lyrics, Lil Wayne demonstrates his resilience and determination to succeed despite the various obstacles he has had to overcome. He also reflects on the support that he has received from those around him, and expresses his gratitude for life.


Overall, "Yes" is a powerful song that showcases Lil Wayne's introspective nature and his ability to create music that is raw and genuine.


Line by Line Meaning

Yup, mm-hm, yeah
Expressing agreement and affirmation


There's a rainbow everywhere
There are opportunities and possibilities in every situation


Dependin' on where you stand
The outcome varies based on one's perspective


Whether the dashboard of yey
Whether you're in a luxurious car


Or the walls a hundred grand each
Or living in an expensive mansion


Double R, interior tan, outside is peach
Referring to a Rolls Royce car with a stylish interior and exterior


Oh, you trying to make a deal out in Golden Beach?
Are you attempting to negotiate a transaction in a wealthy area?


Or the Florida Keys, ducking the Florida Dees
Or evading law enforcement in the Florida Keys


But you only end up with bricks and sand
But in the end, you may have nothing valuable


I know niggas that run from they shadows like Peter Pan
I know people who are afraid and constantly fleeing from their problems


Runnin' like it's a Nike commercial, but he's the man
Running away confidently as if they're the star of a Nike advertisement


What he don't like on sight, he murk like he's the Klan
Eliminating anyone he dislikes immediately, as if he belongs to a violent group like the KKK


Eight balls the size of baseballs like Jeter's hand
Referring to large quantities of drugs


It fecal fam, yeah, it's the shit
It's excellent and highly regarded


Zip your face up when Skateboard is on the script
Keep quiet and listen when Pharrell is speaking


Catch me in the Gap V with some BBC trunks
You'll find me dressed stylishly in Gap clothing and Billionaire Boys Club swim shorts


Flip flops, sippin' on Qream like it's punch
Casually wearing flip flops while enjoying a drink like it's nothing


I push the spaceship with the chrome lady in the front
Driving an expensive car with a beautiful woman as a passenger


Bendin' over like she just puffed Busta's blunt
Bending over provocatively, likely influenced by smoking marijuana


I told y'all muh'fucka's once, I think I'm hungry
I've already warned all of you once, implying that I'm ambitious and determined


Finna eat y'all niggas' lunch
I'm going to surpass and outperform all of you


Y'all niggas cunts, I'm from the commonwealth
You all are worthless, while I come from a place of importance and wealth


Where wealth ain't common
In a region where prosperity is rare


Where niggas roll around with chrome solvers, looking for problems
Where people carry guns, actively seeking conflicts


Mouth full of gold, flame when they roll
Having a mouthful of gold teeth, showing off wealth when they move


Arthritic fingers, niggas bang when they stroll
Even with painful joints, they engage in violence as they walk


Tradin' in the hats for the cane and the gold
Trading in their youth and energy for a walking cane and gold jewelry


The golds for the chain and the cane was on swole
Exchanging gold teeth for an extravagant chain, and the walking cane is extravagant as well


Ayo Tip, get these peon niggas told
Hey, T.I., put these insignificant individuals in their place


Still stand tall when it all falls down
Remaining strong and resilient in the face of adversity


Whether Hollywood Hills or a one horse town
Regardless of living in a glamorous city or a small, quiet town


You should know better
You should have a higher level of understanding


There's no better than these four letters
Nothing surpasses the value of these four letters


More than ever niggas want me dead
People now, more than ever, desire my death


'Cause they're starving and I'm getting fed
Because they're struggling financially while I am thriving


But fuck 'em anyway
Disregard and ignore them regardless


I'd rather be me on my worst day
I prefer being myself, even at my lowest point


Than to be a sucka' nigga on his birthday
Rather than being a foolish person on a day of celebration


All cake no candles, just a living example
Celebrating with material possessions rather than traditional candles, demonstrating my success


Ten toes down, all out, no sandals
Fully committed and dedicated, not wavering or taking a break


Godfather, young Marlon Brando
Referring to oneself as a powerful figure, reminiscent of Marlon Brando's character in The Godfather


Let me make sure they understand, yo
Allow me to ensure they comprehend, you know


Here ye, hear ye, you wise you fear me
Listen up, pay attention, if you're wise you'll be afraid of me


Real niggas on their shine, much obliged, merci
Authentic individuals showcasing their success, expressing gratitude, and saying thank you


Everybody wanna criticize him 'bout how bad he ended up
Everyone wants to point out the negative aspects of his current situation


Look how bad he could've been
Consider how much worse his life could have turned out


I could've caught a body, sold a brick to somebody
I could have committed a murder or sold drugs to someone


Who volunteered my information to the federalies
Someone who provided details about me to the authorities


I made it out of all of that like I ain't gonna be proud of that
I successfully escaped from those situations and I'm not going to acknowledge my accomplishments


So petty shit, you sticking to me, give me all you got of that
So if you have any petty problems with me, go ahead and throw them at me


Doing this for all my niggas
Doing this for all my friends


Who'd rather go to prison than to let a nigga kill him
Who would prefer being incarcerated than being killed by someone


So we leaving this P-O snub-nose in his denim
So we're carrying this small handgun hidden in our jeans


Trap or death is waiting 'round the corners that he been in
Dangerous situations involving illegal activities are always nearby


On bended knee, God forgive us, we've been sinnin'
Praying to God, asking for forgiveness for our wrongdoings


In our defense, look at the options we was given
In our defense, consider the limited choices we had


Layin' in the prison cell, starin' at the ceilin'
Lying in a prison cell, looking up at the ceiling


Back in this bitch again, guess they wasn't bullshittin', huh?
Back in this difficult situation once more, it seems like they were serious


Still wonder where it all went wrong
Continuously contemplating where things took a turn for the worse


Since Phil got killed I ain't never moved on
Since Phil was killed, I haven't been able to progress emotionally


Like I'm still in the club where the blows got thrown
Feeling stuck in the past, as if the fight in the club just happened


When my crown fell down and I got dethroned
When I lost my power and position of authority


Bunch of niggas around but I feel all alone
Even with people around, I still feel isolated and lonely


Like a piece of me is missing, guess it never came home
Feeling incomplete, as if a part of me never returned


Probably died in a van when it all hit the fan
Possibly lost that part of me during a chaotic and difficult situation


Save the life of a friend, we don't all get the chance
Being able to save a friend's life is not something everyone has the opportunity to do


Now here I stand with blood on my hands
Now I find myself responsible for someone's death


Trying hard to explain so his mom understand
Making an effort to justify the situation to his deceased friend's mother


I'm at fault for the loss of the soul of a man
Acknowledging personal responsibility for the death of a person


Only soldiers know how that'll take a toll on a man
Only those who have experienced similar situations understand the emotional impact it has


Burden's on the world on my shoulders: heavy
Feeling a heavy responsibility and pressure from the world


Visibly composed, my emotions buried
Appearing calm and collected while suppressing my emotions


Scary, so if I pop a pill
Frightening, so if I take medication


Smoke a blunt or take a shot, y'all, let a nigga live
Smoke marijuana or consume alcohol without judgment, allowing me to enjoy myself


Still baffled how my life unraveled
Still confused about how my life fell apart


In the meantime, time just traveled
In the meanwhile, time has continuously passed


Can't see behind the walls of my castle
Unable to see what's happening outside the confines of my luxurious lifestyle


Opinionated peons son, but who asked you?
Insignificant individuals giving unwarranted opinions, but nobody requested them


I tell you what you do, take your two cents
Let me tell you what you should do, keep your insignificant opinions to yourself


Kick rocks to a fountain, pitching to make a wish
Go away and throw your wishes into a fountain, hopefully they come true


Shit, if wishes had wings, they'd all make it to heaven
If wishes could come true effortlessly, they would all be fulfilled


And we'd all be kings
And we would all be powerful and successful


Grind, hustle, homie
Work hard and persevere, my friend


We-we run this shit!
We are in control and dominate this situation


Creme de la creme, homie
The very best, my friend


Boy, you know what it is
Young man, you already know the situation




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Clifford Harris, Pharrell Williams

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@boenettles6640

This should have been a single for an album. I swear Wayne spent a decade dropping songs that was just there for our enjoyment lol

@terrancezachary7976

Rt lol

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Fosho

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Facts

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@chriseneix5011

Legendary Wayne

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Only OG’s can comeback to this song

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Here in 2023

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@@rameelmiddletonna fam im here in 2028

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What ever

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