Mr. Carter
Lil Wayne feat. Jay-Z Lyrics

Yo
Introduction to the song, getting the listener's attention.

Yo, Drew and Inf', did this, this right here is crazy
Giving credit to the producers and expressing enthusiasm towards the song.

I feel big, you know what I mean?
Feeling important and influential.

Like not-not big in the sense of weight, you know what I mean?
Not talking about physical weight, but rather figurative importance.

Like gainin' weight or nothin' like that, like colossal
Feeling like his influence and impact are enormous.

Like, know what I mean, like
Using fillers and repetition to emphasize his point.

I heard you were lookin' for me
Feeling confident in his fame and that people are interested in hearing from him.

Hey, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter (hello)
Referring to himself in the third person and greeting his fans.

Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (You know)
Asking the listener where they've been and where they've heard from him.

'Cause they've been asking, they've been searching They've been wondering why (I know)
Acknowledging that people have been curious about his whereabouts.

Hey, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter (hey, hello)
Continuing to refer to himself in the third person and greeting his fans.

Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (Shit, you know)
Repeating the question to emphasize that he's been active and present.

They've been wondering why (hahaha)
Laughing off the idea that he's been absent when he's been working so hard.

Yeah, to you forever, from me to you
Expressing his dedication and loyalty to his fans.

I heard somebody say "Church", I'ma need a suit
Picking up on the popular phrase "Church" and saying he'll need to dress up.

I'ma need a coupe, I won't need a roof
Referring to a car and saying he'll want a hard-top rather than a convertible.

Flyer than Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice
Comparing himself to the character in the movie Beetlejuice who could do magic tricks and expressing confidence.

I got the flow, I'm tryin' to see the roof
Having a confident flow in his music and aspiring to reach the top.

Didn't wear a bulletproof, so I got shot and you can see the proof
Being vulnerable and getting shot, but not wearing any protective gear.

Blind eyes could look at me and see the truth
Being so transparent and honest that even someone who is blind can recognize the truth in his words.

Wonder if Stevie do? But I'ma leave it to God, not Beaver, neither you
Wondering if the famous and blind musician, Stevie Wonder, can recognize the truth in his words, but trusting in a higher power and not looking to the opinion of those around him.

'Cause I'ma murder Y, kill O and even U
Being so talented in his music that he can even excel beyond his competition.

Man, I got Summer hatin' on me 'cause I'm hotter than the Sun
Being so successful and famous that even summer, the hottest season, is envious of him.

Got Spring hatin' on me 'cause I ain't never sprung
Being so successful that even spring, a season of growth and renewal, is envious of him because he never had to start from nothing.

Winter hatin' on me 'cause I'm colder than y'all And I will never, I will never, I will never fall
Being so resilient and successful that even winter, a season of harshness and bitter coldness, can't bring him down.

I'm being hated by the seasons So fuck y'all who hatin' for no reason
Feeling like he's being hated on by everyone, including the seasons, and telling those who hate him for no reason to stop and show some respect.

Yeah, I been in and out the bank, bitch
Being extremely wealthy and successful.

While y'all asshole niggas been on the same shit
Judging those who haven't been as successful or as innovative as him.

I flush and watch 'em go down the drain quick
Being so successful that those who aren't doing well seem to disappear quickly.

Two words you never hear "Wayne quit"
Being so dedicated to his craft that he would never give up.

'Cause Wayne win and they lose
Being so dominant in his field that he wins while others lose.

I call them April babies, 'cause they fools
Judging those who aren't as smart or innovative as him.

And when they snooze, we up Feet up, like a parapleguc Or paraplegic?
Not taking a break and continuing to work hard while others sleep.

I parallel park In that red-and-yellow thing, old school Atlanta Hawk
Parking his car in a cool and unique way.

Like I'm from College Park, but I'm from Hollygrove
Being from two different neighborhoods and identities but being proud of both.

Now all my Bloods scream "Su-Woo and "Da-da-do"
Being affiliated with the Bloods gang and showing pride in their callouts.

I know my role and I play it well And I weigh it well on my Libra scale
Knowing his place in the music industry and playing his part while also balancing his life.

I suck a pussy, fuck a pussy, leave it there Long hair, don't even care (Young!)
Being confident in his sexuality and expressing it openly in his lyrics.

Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (Around the world, now I'm back again)
Asking where the listener has been and saying he's been around the world but now he's back.

They've been wondering why (in case you're wonderin')
Addressing those who have been curious about his whereabouts.

Chea, I'm right here in my chair with my crown and my dear Queen B, as I share mic time with my heir Young Carter, go farther, go further, go harder Is that not why we came? And if not, then why bother?
Sitting with his accomplishments and a special guest (Queen B) and saying he's setting an example for the next generation to surpass him and continue to push boundaries.

Show no mercy in Murcielagos So far from bein' the bastard that Marcy had fathered
Being so successful that his haters can't even tie him to his past.

Now my name's being mentioned with the martyrs The Biggies and the Pacs and the Marleys and the Marcuses Garvey, got me a molotov-cocktail flow Even if you box well, can't stop the blows
Being so influential and respected in the music industry that his name is being put alongside other legendary musicians such as Biggie, Pac, the Marleys, and Marcus Garvey.

Kaboom! The Roc Boy in the room The dope boy I just came off the spoon Also, I'm so fly I'm on auto- Pilot, while guys just stare at my wardrobe I see Euros, that's right, plural
Being so successful, that his presence is explosive and commanding in any room and that he's successful as both a rapper and a fashion icon.

I took so much change from this rap game, it's your go
Being so successful in the rap game that it's now up to the next generation to use their talent and push boundaries.

(Hey Mr. Carter) Young It's my go, yeah And I'ma go so opposite of soft Off the Richter, Hector, Camacho Man, Randy Savage Far from average, above status-quo Flow so pro
Handing over the rap game to the next generation and saying they'll come in strong, unique and innovative, pushing boundaries and being different from the norm. They'll be distinct from one another, but they will all be successful.

I know I ride slow, and when I pass they say "What up, Killa?" Man, stop bringin' up my past And next time you mention Pac, Biggie or Jay Z Don't forget Weezy, baby
Being so successful that he's reached the peak of his career without needing to rely on speed, and asking people not to mention his past or compare him to other great musicians because he's his own entity.

Hey, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter (Amen) Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (Yeah) They've been wondering why (haha) Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (Hova) 'Cause they've been asking, they've been searching (Weezy) They've been wondering why (baby) Hey, Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter Tell me, where have you been? Where have you been? (I been hustlin') 'Cause they've been asking, they've been searching (hustlin' hard) They've been wondering why (chyeah)
Closing the song and repeating the theme of the song: people wondering where he's been and what he's been up to, but he's still hustling and working hard to succeed.

And I swear to everything, when I leave this Earth It's gon' be on both feet, never knees in the dirt And you can try me, fucker, but when I squeeze, it hurt Fine, we'll lose two lives, yours and mine Give me any amount of time, don't let Ms. Carter grieve At the funeral parlor, drippin' tears down my sleeve
Promising that he'll die with dignity and on his own terms. Threatening those who might try to bring him down with him. Telling his listeners not to mourn him and allow him to rest in peace.