In the Hood
Lil Wayne feat. Brisco Lyrics


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I'm in the hood

I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
Somebody say that you was lookin' for me, I'm in the hood

I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
Somebody say that you was lookin' for me, I'm in the hood

Uptown New Orleans like always
Cash Money boy, shine like bald heads
Big Bezel make my watch look like a hog head
And all I do is smoke trees, call me a log head

I'm butter on the break like Parkay
And I am all about me like Doe Ray
I'm in the hood, in the hood like dope, yay
Nappy ass hair like Buck weed, otay

Holly grove, Ether Street be my damn hood
Where you can get murdered for free like can goods
I got 12 barbaros under the lamb hood
I can bring a Kentucky Derby to the damn hood

Sunshine diamonds help me tan good
And I'll let it blow like a band wood
I'll call Brisco, I'm on South Beach
30 minutes later, Opa-locka is where I'll be

I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
Somebody say that you was lookin' for me, I'm in the hood





I'm in the hood, I'm in the, I'm in the hood
I'm in the hood, I'm in the

Overall Meaning

Lil Wayne's "In The Hood" is a song that exudes pride in being from the hood. The song opens with the line "I'm in the hood," repeated several times, suggesting that being in the hood is where Lil Wayne feels most at home. He talks about his roots in Uptown New Orleans and calls himself a Cash Money boy. He expresses his material success with the line "Big Bezel make my watch look like a hog head." Lil Wayne then goes on to proclaim his love for smoking trees, likening himself to a "log head," and uses wordplay to describe his mood, saying he's "butter on the break like Parkay."


Lil Wayne then presents a raw and dark reality of the hood, mentioning that his "damn hood" is where one can "get murdered for free like can goods." He also alludes to his possession of weapons, saying he has "12 barbaros under the lamb hood." Despite the harsh realities of the hood, Lil Wayne still finds beauty and joy in his environment, saying his "nappy ass hair" is like "Buck weed."


The song features rapper Brisco, who Lil Wayne calls up while he's in South Beach. The two join forces to show that they will always represent the hood, no matter where they go.


Overall, "In The Hood" is a tribute to Lil Wayne's roots and a celebration of the good and the bad of life in the hood. It highlights the resilience and pride of those who come from the hood and the deep connection they feel to their community.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm in the hood
I am currently located in a low-income urban area


Uptown New Orleans like always
I am specifically in the uptown region of New Orleans, which is my usual location


Cash Money boy, shine like bald heads
As a member of the Cash Money music label, I have a notable status and charisma


Big Bezel make my watch look like a hog head
My watch has a large face that resembles the head of a pig, which emphasizes its expensiveness


And all I do is smoke trees, call me a log head
I frequently smoke marijuana, which has led to my nickname 'log head'


Holly grove, Ether Street be my damn hood
I claim Hollygrove and Ether Street as my neighborhood


Where you can get murdered for free like can goods
The crime rate is high in my neighborhood, which leads to the possibility of being killed without cost


I got 12 barbaros under the lamb hood
I have 12 weapons stored in the trunk of my Lamborghini


I can bring a Kentucky Derby to the damn hood
My wealth allows me to bring an event like the Kentucky Derby to my neighborhood


Sunshine diamonds help me tan good
My diamonds are of high quality, shiny and bright like the sun, which provide a nice contrast against my skin


And I'll let it blow like a band wood
I am willing to use firearms and violence to protect myself and my interests


I'll call Brisco, I'm on South Beach
I will contact my associate, Brisco, who is likely on South Beach


30 minutes later, Opa-locka is where I'll be
In a short amount of time, I will arrive in Opa-locka which is where I am headed


Somebody say that you was lookin' for me, I'm in the hood
If someone is searching for me, they can find me in the low-income urban area where I currently am




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Comments from YouTube:

@KingOfKingz422

Wayne had swag back then. The way he dressed and acted in music videos were way better than he does now.

@frankwhite4395

Now he look and dress crazy,I dont understand why

@Whooptywoop

This comment remains prevalent even 10yrs later

@bunnykandi69

@@frankwhite4395 the industry turned him out

@maxidimas5050

couldnt agree more

@silashiveka3119

True

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@rocksonpeter232

In that era lil Wayne was killing it in every state

@mrherron7755

Not in Idaho

@mphumzimphura2050

Dude never stopped killing verses listen from 2005-2022

@elpollo9339

Still 🔥

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