Lean
Short Dawg Feat. Lil Wayne Lyrics
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Like what you tryna do boy?
I play you like you toy
I know I bring you joy
But no I'm not Anita, I got a heater
No I got two boy
For you and you boys, Screw face retards
Bizzare she raw, Shawty go in like Hero
Young Money, YM, Young Mula Crew
And we got them bitches like 2 live crew
How do I do? That do I do like finger rays
Trust me I have seen the days when
The sun would burn like a perm
Make the barrel turn, quicker than usual
This is the usual
My niggas know when to lose you
But it ain't a game though
Give your ass a brain hole
Damn my nigga you fly
Hope they bury you in the same clothes ohhh
I'm talking bout Young Money lets get em dogs
(Get em)
It's such a shame, like Biggie Smalls
Bad bitch, good weed, purple drank, just lean
Now just lean, yeahhh just lean
Tell a bitch lean
Yeah talking bout
Bad bitch, good weed, purple drank just lean
Left, right, back, forth, front, back
See-saw balancing life as a rap star
Oohh god, they lovin me then they hate me
Then they help when I fall
But how strong is that helpless arm?
Wait this is wrong, don't need
Your help at all, tyga got it
Tyga on, They say he raw, Wayne got involved
Compton's own, Mr different From Y'all
I call her Miss Macaulay Culkin call
She call me when she home alone
Miss Little Tenant
I be in it like a landlord evicting
Your business, mind your business
Don't want to know the meaning
Of a witness' statement
Stay within your jurisdiction
Cause I'm schooling-schooling niggas
In a whole 'nother district
Gods given, Hell risen, Rap
Pop, Hip-Hop nigga, def Jam
I make Russel Simmons in the beginning
Young kids admire my finest
A big brother figure no Kanye Jigga
Just Young Money we the illest gED
Ohhh young Money, Get em y'all
It's such a shame, like Biggie Smalls
Bad bitch, Good weed, Purple drank, Just lean
Now just lean, yeahhh just lean
Yeah talking bout
Bad bitch, Good weed, Purple drank
Just leannn (x 2)
In the first verse, Short Dawg and Lil Wayne are expressing their confidence and superiority. They toy with their opponents, making them believe they have control, but they actually have the upper hand. Short Dawg compares himself to Anita, a reference to Anita Baker, but clarifies that he has a weapon ("heater") to assert his dominance. They also mention "two boys" and "you and your boys," suggesting they have support and backup in their crew.
They boast about being part of Young Money, Young Mula Crew, a collective known for its success and influence in the music industry. They claim to have women at their disposal, drawing a parallel to 2 Live Crew, a controversial rap group known for their sexually explicit lyrics and party anthems.
In the second verse, Lil Wayne takes over and reflects on his fame and how he is loved and hated by fans. He acknowledges that people often only help him when he falls, but questions the strength of their assistance. He confidently states that he doesn't need help because Tyga has his back and emphasizes that he stands out from the crowd, especially in his hometown of Compton.
Wayne mentions a woman who calls him when she's home alone, referring to their intimate connection. He compares himself to a landlord evicting tenants, highlighting his authority and control over others. He warns people to mind their own business and not interfere, as he doesn't want to be involved with witnesses or legal matters.
He sees himself as a teacher, enlightening others and dominating in a different district or realm. Wayne's rise in the music industry is compared to the success of Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings. He mentions being admired by younger artists and positions Young Money as a collective that surpasses even the influence of Kanye West and Jay-Z.
Overall, the lyrics celebrate their power, influence, and success within the music industry. They assert their dominance and disregard for others' opinions while reveling in the luxuries and vices that come with their fame, such as women, drugs, and lean (a mixture of cough syrup with codeine, soda, and fruit-flavored candies). The references to Biggie Smalls and their inherent confidence add to their swagger and inflated sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
Like, like, like, like, like, like
Repeating 'like' multiple times to emphasize something
Like what you tryna do boy?
Asking what the boy is attempting to accomplish
I play you like a toy
Treating the boy as a source of entertainment and manipulation
I know I bring you joy
Aware that the persona brings happiness to the boy
But no I'm not Anita, I got a heater
Clarifying that the persona is not Anita and possesses a weapon
No I got two boy
Further emphasizing the possession of two weapons
For you and your boys, Screw face retards
Referring to harsh expressions on the faces of the boy and his friends
Bizzare she raw, Shawty go in like Hero
Describing a female companion who possesses raw and impressive skills, resembling a hero
Boy I act a donkey heee haaww, We are
Expressing a sense of foolish behavior and signaling the presence of a collective group
Young Money, YM, Young Mula Crew
Identifying the affiliation with Young Money and the Young Mula Crew
And we got them bitches like 2 live crew
Claiming authority and influence over women, similar to the group 2 Live Crew
How do I do? That do I do like finger rays
Questioning how the persona achieves their actions, comparing it to the effects of finger rays
Trust me I have seen the days when
Asserting that the persona has experienced difficult times in the past
The sun would burn like a perm
Recalling a time when the intense heat from the sun felt like a perm (chemical hair treatment)
Make the barrel turn, quicker than usual
Referring to the rapid rotation of a firearm's barrel
This is the usual
Stating that such actions are normal for the persona
My niggas know when to lose you
Implying that the persona's friends know when to escape from a situation
But it ain't a game though
Clarifying that the situation is serious and not a mere game
Give your ass a brain hole
Threatening to harm someone's posterior with a gunshot wound
Damn my nigga you fly
Expressing admiration for the boy's impressive appearance or style
Hope they bury you in the same clothes ohhh
Wishing for the boy to be buried in the same fashionable attire as a sign of respect
I'm talking 'bout Young Money, let's get 'em dogs
Referring to the collective group Young Money and expressing the intention to take action
(Get 'em)
Encouraging the group to go after their targets
It's such a shame, like Biggie Smalls
Comparing a situation to the unfortunate circumstances surrounding the late rapper Biggie Smalls
Bad bitch, good weed, purple drank, just lean
Describing the desired companionship of an attractive woman, quality marijuana, and a codeine-based drink known as lean
Now just lean, yeahhh just lean
Focusing solely on the act of leaning or the influence of lean
Tell a bitch lean
Instructing a woman to consume lean or adopt a similar lifestyle
Yeah talking 'bout
Continuing the discussion about the desired lifestyle
Left, right, back, forth, front, back
Referring to various directions and movements
See-saw balancing life as a rap star
Comparing the challenges of maintaining a stable life to the motion of a see-saw, specifically as a rap artist
Oohh god, they lovin me then they hate me
Expressing the fluctuating feelings of adoration and animosity from others
Then they help when I fall
Highlighting how people offer assistance during times of personal struggle or failure
But how strong is that helpless arm?
Questioning the actual effectiveness or sincerity of the assistance provided
Wait this is wrong, don't need your help at all, Tyga got it
Realizing the unnecessary nature of the assistance and asserting that Tyga is capable of handling situations independently
Tyga on, They say he raw, Wayne got involved
Acknowledging how people recognize Tyga's talent and the persona's participation in the situation
Compton's own, Mr. different From Y'all
Identifying as an individual from Compton who stands out from others
I call her Miss Macaulay Culkin call
Referring to a woman as 'Miss Macaulay Culkin' as a term of endearment or nickname
She call me when she home alone
Informing that the woman reaches out when she is alone at home
Miss Little Tenant
Referring to the woman using the nickname 'Miss Little Tenant'
I be in it like a landlord evicting
Expressing total involvement in the relationship with the woman, comparing it to a landlord removing a tenant
Your business, mind your business
Advising others to focus on their own affairs and not interfere
Don't want to know the meaning of a witness' statement
Preferring to remain ignorant of the significance or implications of a witness' testimony
Stay within your jurisdiction
Urging others to restrict themselves to their appropriate scope of authority
Cause I'm schooling-schooling niggas in a whole 'nother district
Asserting dominance and superiority over others, implying that the persona is educating or outperforming them in a different area
Gods given, Hell risen, Rap Pop, Hip-Hop nigga, def Jam
Highlighting the persona's natural talent, their experiences with adversity, and their involvement in the rap and hip-hop music industry
I make Russel Simmons in the beginning
Claiming to have the ability to replicate the success and impact of Russell Simmons, a prominent figure in the music industry
Young kids admire my finest
Revealing that younger individuals appreciate and look up to the persona's best qualities or achievements
A big brother figure, no Kanye Jigga
Comparing the persona to a supportive older sibling figure, distinct from the personalities of Kanye West and Jay-Z (Jigga)
Just Young Money, we the illest
Affirming that Young Money is exceptionally talented or remarkable
GED Ohhh Young Money, get 'em y'all
Shouting out Young Money and encouraging them to take action
It's such a shame, like Biggie Smalls
Continuing the comparison between a regretful situation and the late rapper Biggie Smalls
Bad bitch, good weed, purple drank, just lean
Repeating the desired lifestyle of being accompanied by an attractive woman, high-quality marijuana, and lean
Now just lean, yeahhh just lean
Reiterating the sole focus on leaning or the influence of lean
Yeah talking 'bout
Continuing the discussion about the desired lifestyle
Bad bitch, good weed, purple drank
Reaffirming the desire for an attractive woman, quality marijuana, and purple drank
Just leannn (x 2)
Emphasizing the act of leaning or the impact of lean
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Many Wayz
junior year i graduated in 11 but in junior year i got jaw surgery and this song and alot of lil wayne no ceilings mixtape me and my drank kept me feeling good along with kid cudi when i had 3 prescriptions for codeine prom. Crazy times in school.
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