Neck of the Woods
Lil Wayne feat. Baby Lyrics

Uptown...
We are in the Uptown neighborhood of New Orleans, Louisiana.

Yeah... yeah.nigga
A greeting or affirmation of agreement, likely directed at Lil Wayne.

Well let me take to to the neck of the woods
Allow me to show you around my neighborhood and give you a sense of what it's like.

In my hood (uptown)
I am referring to the Uptown area of New Orleans, Louisiana, where I grew up and still live.

Show you wat we livin like (uptown)
I want to give you a glimpse into the lifestyle and culture of my community in Uptown New Orleans.

Shhh
Be quiet and listen closely to what I'm about to say.

Gangsta to the core
I am a true gangster, committed to my lifestyle and values.

Ankle wrap flamer
I wear my pants low and tight around my ankles, as is common in the gangster style.

Paint your kicthen floor
I will use drugs or other criminal activity to earn money in order to renovate my home decor.

Wit ur whore
I am accompanied by a promiscuous woman who is likely not my partner or significant other.

Shit you can't ignore
I participate in activities and am involved in a lifestyle that cannot be easily overlooked or disregarded.

Things you indore when u fuckin wit the boy
There are experiences and situations that you will only encounter when you are involved with me and my lifestyle.

All i hear is weezy don't kill me no more
People in my community are afraid of me and my violent reputation.

I hear your bullshit
I am aware of your lies and excuses.

I play mat at door
I keep protection at my door to prevent anyone from entering my home and causing harm to me or my loved ones.

I'm not a category
I do not fit neatly into any specific stereotype or group of people.

I aint there wit ya'll
I do not associate myself with the mainstream or conformist mindset of others in my community.

I got a positive vibe but i ain't scared of ya'll
Although I believe in being positive, I am not afraid to confront or fight those who oppose me or threaten my safety.

Git the kid nigga did never that at all
I am a skilled gangster and have never backed down from a challenge or failed to complete a task.

That rat a tat go off
The sound of gunfire and violence is all too common in my neighborhood and lifestyle.

A black kak kak kak
The sound of a firearm being discharged repeatedly.

I gotta bitch so fine her name perrion(?)
I am romantically involved with a woman named Perrion who is very attractive.

She no how to stash quarters in a carry on
She is skilled at hiding drugs or other illegal items in her luggage when traveling.

I blow outta town
I often leave the city to escape trouble or engage in criminal activity elsewhere.

grass when i'm outta town
I use marijuana or other drugs when I leave the city or am away from my usual surroundings.

Uptown in the buildin not a sound
It is very quiet and peaceful in my building in the Uptown area, likely due to the presence of violent criminals who keep a low profile.

Cuz killas don't get heard about
It is common for violent crimes and murders to go unnoticed or unreported in my neighborhood due to a culture of fear and retaliation.

They get whispered about
When a killer or violent criminal is known about in my community, it is only spoken of in hushed tones or whispers.

Or you get murdered out (nigga)
If you are not careful or are involved in the wrong activities, you will likely be killed or meet a violent end in my neighborhood.

In my hood uptown
Once again, I am referring to the Uptown area of New Orleans where I come from and currently live.

walkin like a man
Walking with confidence and authority, as is common in the gangster lifestyle.

Finger on the tigger got money in my pocket
I am carrying a firearm and a large amount of cash on my person.

I'm a uptown nigga NIGGA!
I am proud of my roots in the Uptown area of New Orleans and identify strongly with the culture and community there.

The first shot
The initial act of violence in a conflict or altercation.

The first nigga got shot
The first person in the conflict to sustain a gunshot wound.

We bust him open like a blunt on a marley nigga (yeah)
We inflicted significant harm on this individual, likely killing or disabling them, comparable to opening a blunt wrapper to reveal the contents inside.

A hundred g's
One hundred thousand dollars.

Nigga score some keys
A person obtained a large quantity of drugs, likely cocaine.

Then we went to the hood and then we started to ball nigga (started to ball)
After acquiring the drugs, we went to a neighborhood and began to enjoy our wealth and newfound status.

We know them people been paper chasin
We are aware that law enforcement is focused on tracking down drug dealers and other criminals in our neighborhood.

So we stay out the way then we pull out the hardest nigga
In order to avoid detection and capture by the police, we maintain a low profile but are still willing to engage in violence against anyone who threatens us or our illegal activities.

We keep the gats close, incase you wan know
We carry firearms with us at all times in case we need to defend ourselves or engage in violence.

You come to the hood i bet you a target nigga
If you enter our neighborhood as an outsider, you will be seen as a threat and likely become a target for violence.

Its all good till you catch a case
Everything seems fine and under control until you are arrested and charged with a crime by law enforcement.

A nigga never escape cuz you edicted to money nigga
Once you become involved in criminal activities and the lure of money and luxury that comes with it, it is very hard to escape or turn away from that lifestyle.

Well let me bring you back yesterday
Let me tell you a story about a recent event in my community.

I lil homie i know got full of that barma nigga
A young man I know ingested a large quantity of drugs, specifically barbiturates.

Fuckin round wit that kid and play
He was socializing with friends and acquaintances who are known for their drug use and often engage in risky behavior.

Nigga fuckin wit gs a nigga twisted his body nigga
As a result of the drug use and other reckless behavior, the young man suffered serious physical harm or even death.

Well let me tell you bout this game i know
I want to explain to you how the street life and gangster lifestyle work in my community.

You keep flippin dough homie you'll be ridin the flyest nigga
If you continue to be involved in drug dealing and other illegal activities, you will amass wealth and enjoy a luxurious lifestyle.

Got it on your mind let daddy say sumtin
If you are considering getting involved in the street life, listen to me and take my advice.

All that play buckin
All of the bravado and posturing that some individuals engage in.

Gon get your face buttoned up
If you continue to act foolishly or disrespect those involved in the street life, you will be physically harmed or killed.

Now when you smirk
When you smile or smirk in the presence of dangerous individuals or situations.

You look like jay-z's shirt
Your face will likely be hit or punched and appear distorted or similar to a wrinkled shirt.

Fuckin wit that turf, i'm puffin on that smurf
Engaging in rivalries or conflicts over territory or drug dealing and using marijuana to cope with the stress and danger of the lifestyle.

Fuck it come holla and tell that poppa put away your dollas
Come talk to me and I will advise you to leave this lifestyle behind and focus on making positive choices for future success.

Your son got choppas
Your child is likely involved in criminal activity and carries firearms for protection and to engage in violence against rivals.

And if you got enemies (yeah)
If you have rivals or people who are out to harm you, or your child, likely because of involvement in criminal activity.

Your son got enemies (believe that)
Your child is also likely to have enemies who are also involved in the street life and pose a threat to their safety and security.

That's uptown energy nigga!
This is the mentality and mindset of our community in Uptown New Orleans, characterized by violence, territoriality, and a focus on wealth and status through illegal activities.

Don't waste no time on no bullshit
Don't engage in meaningless or unimportant tasks or activities.

If it ain't hood shit
If it is not related to or beneficial to the gangster lifestyle or street life culture of our community.

We spend a lil paper nigga
We use money to purchase drugs, weapons, and other items necessary for our lifestyle.

Well if you catch em in the hood nigga
If you happen to encounter us or other dangerous individuals in our neighborhood.

It's all good shit
We will welcome you with open arms and friendly behavior, but this is just a false front that may quickly turn violent or dangerous if we perceive you to be a threat.

Go head do me that favor nigga
Help me out with something I need or want, which may or may not be legal or ethical.

Well let me take you down deep in the inside
Allow me to take you on a journey through the inner workings of my community and lifestyle.

It's where they hustle and the homies try to get it right
This is where individuals engage in drug dealing and other illegal activities, and others try to find ways to make an honest living and better themselves.

It's when you gotta ride
There are situations when it is absolutely necessary to use violence or engage in criminal activity to protect oneself or advance one's position in the street life.

It's when the homie die
There are times when violence and death are a common occurrence, and losing a friend or loved one to violence is not uncommon.

And the money can't stop the pain in the inside
Although money and wealth may provide some temporary relief and comfort, the emotional pain and trauma associated with violence and crime cannot be easily erased.

Uptown...[repeat]
I repeat the name of my neighborhood, Uptown New Orleans, to emphasize the pride and importance I place on this community and lifestyle.

Birdman talks till end
Birdman continues speaking for the remainder of the track, but no further significant lyrics are present.