Cannon
Lil Wayne feat. T.I. & Ludacris Lyrics


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Alright Mr. Thanksgiving
It's for the money this time (Drama)

Howdy do motherfuckers, it's Weezy Baby
Niggas bitchin' and I gotta tote the cannon
Listen close I got duct tape and rope
I'll leave you missin' like the fuckin' O'Bannons
One hand on my money, on hand on my buddy
That's the A-K forty seven made his neighborhood love me
Bullets like birds you can hear them bitches hummin'
Don't let that bird shit, he got a weak stomach
Niggas know I'm sick I don't spit I vomit
Got it?
One egg short of the omelet
Simon says, shoot a nigga in his thigh and leg
And tell him catch up like mayonnaise, um
I'm the sickest nigga doin' it
Bet that baby
These other niggas dough I'm wet crack baby, yes
Get back get back boy this a set back
Clumsy ass niggas slip and fall into a death trap
Them boys pussy, born without a backbone
And if you strapped we can trade like the Dow Jones
Wet him up, I hope he got his towel on
I aim at the moon, and get my howl on
Some niggas cry wolf, I'm on that dry kush
And when it comes to that paper I stack books
You heard what I said
I can put you on your feet
Or put some money on your head
Life ain't cheap
You're better off dead
If you can't pay the fee
Shout out my nigga fee
See every mother fucker at the door don't get a key
You outside lookin' in, so tell me what you see
Its about money its bigger than me
I told my homies don't kill him bring the nigga to me, yea
Don't miss, you fuckin' with the hit man
Kidnap a nigga make him feel like a kid again

Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Have a few words with the (cannon)
Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)
Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Have a few words with the (cannon)
Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)

Ayo
I make it hard for rap niggas I'm peer pressure
Matter fact I'm motivation to rap better
I show niggas how to act how to dress better
I stay fresh more fitted caps than bat catchers
I'm the crack
The smack
The gun
The rule
The gat
The strap
The gun
The tool
The motherfuckin' (cannon)
Other words I'm the real, for real
We can go check for check or bill for bill
We can go chick for chick or skill for skill
The deal is sealed
Niggas ain't real as Will cause I'm a (cannon)
And I handle well pedal like Cannondale
And I got the fifty cal mag its a hand-held
I'm tellin' you niggas I pop put a shell in you niggas
My nice watch'll Helen Keller you niggas
I got whores in the cannon camcorder bendin' over
Blowin' game by the quarter weed over in the Rover nigga

From Philly to where I'm landin I'm a cannon
And I'm on that Philly fire shit
Then I come fully equipped
You try me get bodied keep the shawty in the whip
If a nigga try to stick me I'm a blam him
Sing a long da da da di I'm free got the butters
Got the green and got the tan got the whole enchilada
Homie know I'm inside of your house
Tie up your brother
Make the prick call up your mother
She might know where to find you
I am, on top of my job
The heavyweight champ of the flow
Its flow like the ocean, open water you drownin'
I will, four pond 'em
And sink them heat 'em and leave 'em stinkin'
Sharks surround them and eat them nice then know that I will
Roll over ya squad like I'm a one punch card
You chumps, you best call General Motors
I will, take control of your soldiers
You wont listen till I toss them in the wok like chicken
General toaster

This rap shit like diggin' in the register, dealin' with big embezzlers
Get it right, I'm better and better than my competitors
Ahead, another level up, me, I'm worth eleven plugs
I can stop rappin', ain't I already said enough?
The whole motherfuckin' game owe me, time to settle up
If I move forward a little slower, you'll be catching up
Man that's the shit you need to listen for
'Cause where I'm from niggas dumb, they'll give you what you're itching for
It's a issue with you, best to handle your business, bro
'Cause ain't no politicking when killas comin' to get you, bro
Hey, although, they don't know the whole fire
In the dark, shoot sparks like rim with no tire
I don't deal with the lames, I'd much rather blow by ya
They known to spit a lot of hot air like blow dryers
And I'm really off the wire, look at me, I'm on fire
Here's some useful information if you don't know sire
Snort that cake (cake), and I'm not fake (fake)
So you should strongly consider doin' an about-face
And if not all you gotta say is you wanna get busy




And I'm down, get wit' me, any time, pick a city
Fuck nigga (cannon)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Cannon" by Lil Wayne feature a lot of violent imagery related to guns and gang culture. The song starts with Lil Wayne announcing it's "for the money this time," setting a tone for the rest of the song. He boasts about his gunshot accuracy, making a reference to shooting someone in their thigh and leg. This imagery supports the idea that Wayne is a dangerous person to mess with, and he has no problem using weapons to secure his financial gain. He warns against his enemies getting too close and even threatens to kidnap them. The chorus emphasizes that he won't entertain any conversation unless it's about getting money or speaking to his "cannon," a nickname for his gun.


The second verse is performed by Freeway and Willie The Kid, and it follows a similar theme of posturing and flexing. They talk about their skills and how they're better than their peers. They also make references to guns, drugs, and money, suggesting their lifestyle is fueled by violence and illegal activity. There's a sense of competition between them, with both rappers trying to outdo each other with clever wordplay.


Overall, "Cannon" is a song that glorifies gang culture and violence. Lil Wayne, Freeway, and Willie The Kid all present themselves as powerful and dangerous figures who won't hesitate to use their weapons. The song is a reflection of the rap genre's fascination with guns and money, and it's a notable example of this type of music.


Line by Line Meaning

Howdy do motherfuckers its Weezy Baby
Hello everyone, it's Lil Wayne here


Niggas bitchin' and I gotta toke the cannon
People talking too much, so I have to use my gun


Listen close I got duct tape and rope
Pay attention, I have tools to tie you up


I'll leave you missin' like the fuckin' O'bannons
You'll disappear just like the O'bannons


One hand on my money, one hand on my buddy
I'm focused on both my money and my gun


That's the A-K forty seven made his neighborhood love me
The power of my AK-47 makes the neighborhood respect me


Bullets like birds you can hear them bitches hummin'
The sound of bullets flying is like the humming of birds


Don't let that bird shit, he got a weak stomach
Don't let the gun malfunction, it's not reliable


Niggas know I'm sick I don't spit I vomit
People know I'm ill, I rap with intensity


Got it? One egg short of the omelet
Understand? I'm just one step away from greatness


Simon says, shoot a nigga in his thigh and leg
I command you to shoot someone in the legs


And tell him catch up like mayonnaise, um
Then tell him to catch up to the situation, like mayonnaise


I'm the sickest nigga doin' it, bet that baby
I'm the best at what I do, no doubt about it


These other niggas dough I'm wet crack baby, yes
Other rappers are just average, but I'm exceptional


Get back get back boy this a set back
Step back, this is a setback for you


Clumsy ass niggas slip and fall into a death trap
Incompetent guys make mistakes and fall into dangerous situations


Them boys pussy, born without a backbone
Those guys are weak, lacking courage


And if you strapped we can trade like the Dow Jones
If you have a weapon, we can make a trade like the stock market


Wet him up, I hope he got his towel on
Shoot him, I hope he's prepared for the consequences


I aim at the moon, and get my howl on
I aim high and make my presence known


Some niggas cry wolf, I'm on that dry kush
Some people pretend to be in danger, but I'm focused on my success


And when it comes to that paper I stack books
When it comes to making money, I'm smart and strategic


You heard what I said, I can put you on your feet
I can help you succeed


Or put some money on your head
Or I can offer a bounty on your life


Life ain't cheap, you're better off dead
Life is expensive, it's easier to be dead


If you can't pay the fee, shout out my nigga fee
If you can't afford, mention my friend Fee


See every mother fucker at the door don't get a key
Not everyone is welcome, only a select few


You outside lookin' in, so tell me what you see
You're an outsider, observe and report back to me


Its about money its bigger than me
This is about making money, it's a bigger goal


I told my homies don't kill him bring the nigga to me, yea
I instructed my friends to capture him alive and bring him to me


Don't miss, you fuckin' with the hit man
Don't fail, you're messing with a professional killer


Kidnap a nigga make him feel like a kid again
Abduct someone and make them feel helpless


Straight up, I ain't got no conversation for ya
Honestly, I have nothing to say to you


Nigga talk to the (cannon)
Talk to my gun if you have something to say


Have a few words with the (cannon)
Express your thoughts to the gun


Tell it to my mother fuckin' (cannon)
Speak your mind to my damn gun


Ayo, I make it hard for rap niggas I'm peer pressure
I make it difficult for other rappers, I'm a force to be reckoned with


Matter fact I'm motivation to rap better
In fact, I inspire others to improve their rap skills


I show niggas how to act how to dress better
I set an example on how to behave and dress


I stay fresh more fitted caps than bat catchers
I always look stylish with my collection of fitted caps


I'm the crack, the smack, the gun, the rule
I'm the embodiment of drugs, violence, and control


The gat, the strap, the gun, the tool
The gun, the weapon, the tool of my trade


The motherfuckin' (cannon)
My damn gun


Other words I'm the real, for real
In other words, I'm authentic and genuine


We can go check for check or bill for bill
We can compare our successes and accomplishments


We can go chick for chick or skill for skill
We can compete for women or talent


The deal is sealed
The agreement is final


Niggas ain't real as Will cause I'm a (cannon)
Nobody is as authentic as me, I'm like a gun


And I handle well pedal like Cannondale
I'm skilled and confident like a Cannondale bike


And I got the fifty cal mag it's a hand-held
And I possess a .50 caliber handgun, easy to handle


I'm tellin' you niggas, I pop put a shell in you niggas
I'm warning you, I will shoot and harm you


My nice watch'll Helen Keller you niggas
My expensive watch will blind you, metaphorically


I got whores in the cannon camcorder bendin' over
I have girls ready to perform sexual acts in front of my camera


Blowin' game by the quarter weed over in the Rover nigga
Spitting game and smoking weed in my car, the Rover


From Philly to where I'm landin I'm a cannon
Wherever I go, from Philly to any location, I'm dangerous


And I'm on that Philly fire shit
And I bring that intense, aggressive rap from Philly


Then I come fully equipped
I always come prepared


You try me, get bodied, keep the shawty in the whip
If you mess with me, you'll end up dead, I keep my gun close


If a nigga try to stick me, I'm a blam him
If someone tries to rob or harm me, I'll shoot them


Sing a long da da da di I'm free
Join in and sing along, I'm untouchable


Got the butters, got the green, and got the tan
I have drugs, money, and firearms


Got the whole enchilada
I have everything I need


Homie know I'm inside of your house
My presence is known, I'm watching you


Tie up your brother
I'll restrain your sibling


Make the prick call up your mother
Force him to call his own mother


She might know where to find you
She might have information on your whereabouts


I am, on top of my job
I'm in control of what I do


The heavyweight champ of the flow
I'm the best in the rap game


Its flow like the ocean, open water you drownin'
My flow is powerful, like the ocean drowning you


I will, four pond 'em
I'll eliminate them, four at a time


And sink them heat 'em and leave 'em stinkin'
I'll shoot them and leave them dead and rotting


Sharks surround them and eat them nice then know that I will
Predators will consume them and I have that power


Roll over ya squad like I'm a one punch card
I'll defeat your crew easily, like a single punch


You chumps, you best call General Motors
You idiots should seek help, just like calling for assistance from General Motors


I will, take control of your soldiers
I'll dominate your followers, they'll be mine


You won't listen till I toss them in the wok like chicken
You won't obey until I treat them harshly, like cooking chicken in a frying pan


General toaster
I'm like a toaster, heating things up and destroying them




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LESLIE PRIDGEN, DONALD E. CANNON, DWAYNE CARTER, CLIFFORD JOSEPH JR. HARRIS, WILLIE JACKSON, BARRY WHITE

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@MrGiggles44

That line about the O'Bannon
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@denniscole5105

One of those rare times when luda sounds tough and i love it. Same thing with the im so hood remix

@mfundomhlongo2381

Lil Wayne cooked em and he freestyle 😤🫡

@scottcohen1420

Just know I'm a little Wing fan when I say this, you really think he freestyled? You're out of your goddamn mind I think it's hot as it was when Gilly was writing it but let me guess you don't believe Gilly

@thomassmith6838

I'm going wit Ti😎

@BarryLicious2588

This that shit!!!! Taking me back to those 06 mixtapes i used to make with songs NOBODY heard. Bangin from the trunk too 🤙

@jasongonzalez7500

2024 still 🔥

@ernieern8438

Thanks for putting this up. Been looking for this version for years.

@armandogonzales7803

Same

@abundancelanigan1634

I love the remix. lol

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