Lil Weapon
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics

Now little Terry got a gun he got from the store
A young boy named Terry obtained a gun from a local store.

He bought it with the money he got from his chores
He purchased the gun using the earnings from his household duties.

He robbed a candy shop, told her, ?Lay down on the floor
He committed a robbery at a candy store, ordering the employee to lie on the ground.

Put the cookies in the bag, take the pennies out the drawer?
He instructed the employee to put the cookies in a bag and take the money from the cash register.

Lil' Khalil got a gun he got from the rebels
A young boy named Khalil obtained a gun from rebel factions.

To kill the infidels and the American devils
He acquired the weapon to eliminate those he perceives as enemies, including nonbelievers and Americans.

A bomb on his waist, a mask on his face
He carries an explosive device strapped to his waist and wears a mask to conceal his identity.

Prays five times a day and listens to heavy metal
Despite his religious practices, he also indulges in listening to heavy metal music.

Little Alex got a gun he took from his dad
A young boy named Alex obtained a firearm that belonged to his father.

That he snuck in the school is his black book bag
He concealed the gun in his black backpack and brought it to school without permission.

His black nail polish, black boots and black hat
Alex adorns himself with black nail polish, black boots, and a black hat, perhaps to express a certain style or persona.

He gon' blow away the bully that just pushed his ass
He plans to retaliate against the bully who recently assaulted him.

I killed another man today
The singer admits to taking someone's life on that day.

Shot him in his back as he ran away
The victim was shot from behind as he attempted to flee.

Then I blew up his house wit a hand grenade
The singer proceeded to detonate a hand grenade, destroying the target's house.

Cut his wife throat as she put her hands to pray
In a gruesome act, the artist slit the throat of the victim's wife while she was engaged in a prayer gesture.

?Just five more dogs, then we can get a soccer ball"
The commander instructs the artist that they need to kill five more individuals in order to reward themselves with a soccer ball.

That's what my commander say
The singer emphasizes that these instructions come directly from their commander.

How old? Well I'm like ten, eleven
When asked about their age, the singer reveals they are around ten or eleven years old.

Been fightin' since I was like six or seven
The artist has been engaged in combat since a very young age, starting around six or seven years old.

Now I don't know much 'bout where I'm from
The artist admits to having limited knowledge about their origins or background.

But I know I strike fear everywhere I come
Regardless of their lack of knowledge about their own roots, the artist acknowledges that they instill fear in people wherever they go.

Government want me dead so I wear my gun
The government perceives the singer as a threat and, as a result, they carry a weapon for self-defense.

I really want the rocket launcher but I'm still too young
Although the artist desires a rocket launcher, they admit they are still too young to possess such a powerful weapon.

This candy give me courage not to fear no one
The singer finds solace and bravery in consuming candy, allowing them to remain fearless and unafraid.

To feel no pain and hear no tongue
Consuming the candy numbs their pain and prevents them from listening to the cries or pleas of others.

So I hear no screams and I shed no tear
By blocking out the screams and emotions of others, the singer avoids being emotionally affected by their actions.

If I'm in your dreams, then your end is near, it's you
The artist suggests that if they appear in someone's dreams, it signifies their impending death.

Now comes the march of the boy brigade
The artist refers to a group of young boys who join together and march as a unit.

A macaw parade of the toys he made
These boys proudly display the weapons they have created.

And in shimmers shades, who look half his age
They wear shiny sunglasses and appear much younger than they actually are.

About half the size of the flags they wave
As they wave flags, it becomes evident that they are only about half the size of the flags themselves.

And camouflage suits made to fit youths
The boys wear camouflage attire specifically designed to fit their young bodies.

'Cause the one off of dead soldiers hang a lil' loose
The boys wear clothing taken from deceased soldiers, which may appear slightly oversized on their smaller frames.

Where AK-47s that they shootin' into heaven
They utilize AK-47 rifles, firing rounds upward as if targeting the heavens.

Like they tryin' kill a Jetson that struggles little recruits
The boys shoot with such intensity and determination that it resembles an attempt to eliminate a prominent family like the Jetsons, symbolizing their aggression as young recruits.

Cute, smileless, heartless, valiants
Despite their innocent appearance, these boys lack compassion and exhibit bravery in their actions.

Childhood destroyed, devoid of all childish ways
Their experiences have robbed them of a normal childhood and they have been stripped of innocent behaviors.

Can't write their own names
They are unable to write their own names, demonstrating the extent to which their lives have been disrupted by the violence of war.

Or read the words that's on their own graves
They are illiterate and cannot understand the writings on their own graves, further emphasizing the tragedy of their circumstances.

Think you gangsta, popped a few rounds?
The artist challenges those who believe they are tough for simply firing a few shots.

These kids'll come through and murder a whole town
In contrast, these young individuals have the capacity to systematically kill an entire town if they so desire.

Then sit back and smoke and watch it burn down
After causing destruction, they can casually observe the town burning while smoking cigarettes.

The graves get deeper the further we go down
As they continue with their violent actions, the number of graves and the depth of sorrow increase exponentially.

Imagine if I had to console
The artist ponders the hypothetical scenario of having to comfort the families of the people they have killed.

The families of those slain I slayed on game consoles
The artist draws a parallel between the virtual killings they commit on game consoles and the real families left grieving by their actions.

I, aim my hole, right trigger to squeeze
By aiming their weapon, pulling the trigger, and firing, the singer takes lives without hesitation.

Press up and why, one less nigga breathe
By pressing the appropriate buttons on the controller, they effortlessly eliminate another person.

Be for the bombs, press pause for your moms
Instead of participating in bombings, the singer suggests taking a break to pay respect to one's mother.

Make the room silent, she don't approve with violent games
The singer suggests turning off the game console to avoid upsetting their mother, as she disapproves of violent video games.

She leave, resume activity
Once their mother departs, the singer returns to playing the game.

Start in blue heart, subpar sharp wizardry
Launching the game again, they begin with a compassionate mindset and mediocre skill, yet still possess a cunning nature.

On next part I, insert code
As they progress to the next stage of the game, they manipulate the code to their advantage.

To sweeten up the little person's murder workload
By altering the code, they make the act of murdering enemies within the game easier and more appealing.

Artillery work fo', see I A with A
Within the game, they engage in strategic warfare, combining various types of weapons and implementing tactics.

A operative, a operate to scam all day
The artist assumes the role of an operative, using their skills to deceive and exploit others throughout the day.

I hold the controller connected to the soldier
The artist holds a gaming controller, controlling a virtual soldier within the game.

With weapons on his shoulders, he's only seconds older
The soldier they control in the game appears to age only a few seconds, indicating the rapid loss of life in combat.

Than me, me, playful but serious
The singer relates to the soldier character, being both lighthearted and committed to their actions.

Now keep that on mind for on line experience
The artist advises the audience to remember this perspective when engaging in online gaming experiences.

Imagine if I had to console
The singer again poses the idea of having to comfort the families of those they have killed.

The families of those slain I slayed on game consoles
They reiterate the link between virtual killing on game consoles and the real-world impact on grieving families.

Little weapon, little weapon, little weapon, we're callin' you
The repeated phrase emphasizes the focus on these young individuals as little weapons of war.

There's a war, if the guns are just too tall for you
In the midst of a war, these young individuals are called upon because regular guns may be too large for them to handle.

We'll find you somethin' small to use
They will provide them with smaller weapons suitable for their size and capabilities.

Little weapon, little weapon, little weapon, we need you now, pow
The repeated phrase underscores the urgency and necessity of these young individuals as weapons in the current situation.