i know what i am ft lil wayne
T-Pain Lyrics


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[Chorus: x2]
Yeah, (I got the shoes wit' the matchin' fit check)
Yeah, (I got them jewels lookin' phat around my neck)
Yeah, (Take a picture) click, click
(Take a picture) click, click
(Check me out!) Yeah, I know what I'm doin'

[Rick Ross]
Started wit' a nick then I seen a hundred bricks
Started on a corner, now a nigga 106
Heroin ain't quiet, nah, you can't quiet mine
I got the whole dirty south in line buyin' mine
You know I gotta shine; you just 'bezzle yours
I fifty-carat mine; I'm fuckin' several whores
When you hear the (brrrr), you know I got the sack
'Cause when I hit the (brrrr), he always got the packs
M-I-Yayo, I'm gettin' cake, ho
If you don't love Cash Money, you can stay broke
Fifty on the chain, twenty for the piece
A grand for the bitch, the whip is not a lease
You know I'm stuntin' hard Phantom in the front yard
Put Ross on the front just to front hard
Cash Money money comin' on freight liners
Cash Money got me buyin' these great diamonds

[Chorus: x2]

[Birdman]
We got the swine wit' the suede on top
The money keep a-comin', nigga; peep the drop tops
The white keep cookin', and the beige raw rock
And we flip the whole bird mama cookin' out the pots
Keep the tool in my hand 'cause we get it 'round the clock
Untangle few knots, but we still flood the blocks
Them niggaz poppin' shit, but they know we stay cocked
And if they ever play wit' me, I'm gettin' another till dropped
Two-fifty on the grill, spent the same on the watch
Them hos see us winnin' so you know they gon' flock
I bought another island wit' them foreign head lights
I scored a hundred birds, and they flew the same night
Them laws keep a-watchin' so we shinin' so bright
Got the tags on the windows and them brand new bikes
Big Money Heavyweight, nigga, that's my life
Neighborhood superstars got the candy on the whips and the bike, nigga

[Chorus: x2]

[Lil Wayne]
Started wit' some hubbers, twelve years old
Man, I swear to God I was twelve years old
My mama didn't know, and Stunna ain't know 'bout it
Till the day I got shot, they found some money in my pocket
Yeah, I know a nigga named Big Rufus that'll break ya off
Them niggaz runnin' up the terminal, we takin' off
They say that money turn a model bitch into a dog
And I got a couple Eva Pigfords in my backyard
Nigga, I mack hard; bitch, I'm a bad boy
Fuck a security guard, I turn 'em into track stars
You know my name, baby, that's Weezy fuckin' baby
And if that nigga hatin' on ya, then fuck him, baby
I tell 'em, fuck 'em, girl
Eighteen inch windows in my crib; you'll see the whole world
Bitch, what you tryin' a do?
I haven't spent a check yet off Tha Carter Two
I am that fuckin' dude, now who the fuck are you?





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In T-Pain's song Know What I'm Doin, the chorus is a repetitive statement where T-Pain confidently shows off his wealth and status through his shoes, jewelry, and overall appearance. In the first verse, Rick Ross raps about his rags-to-riches story, starting from selling drugs on the corner to becoming a successful rapper. He brags about the money he's made and the extravagant lifestyle he leads, including sleeping with multiple women while showing off his expensive jewelry, cars, and designer clothes. In the second verse, Birdman boasts about his wealth, using analogies to describe his luxurious lifestyle, such as "swine with suede on top" and "flipping the whole bird, cooking out the pots". Lil Wayne enters the song with a story of his own success, reflecting on his journey and the small beginnings that led to his fame and fortune. He also addresses the haters and dismisses anyone who may try to compete with him.


The song is an anthemic display of lavishness and extravagance. The use of flashy vocabulary and materialistic imagery are a hallmark of the rap genre, and this song is no exception. The theme of the song centers around the idea of "stunting" or showing off their wealth and success to anyone who will pay attention. The artists all boast about their expensive jewelry, cars, and designer clothes while also referencing their past struggles that led them to their current success.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, (I got the shoes wit' the matchin' fit check)
I have shoes that are perfectly matched with my outfit.


Yeah, (I got them jewels lookin' phat around my neck)
I have expensive and aesthetically pleasing jewelry around my neck.


Yeah, (Take a picture) click, click
I want you to take a picture of me to document my fashionable appearance.


(Take a picture) click, click
I want more than one picture to be taken to make sure my appearance is documented from multiple angles.


(Check me out!) Yeah, I know what I'm doin'
I am confident in my fashion choices and know what I am doing when it comes to my appearance.


Started wit' a nick then I seen a hundred bricks
I started with a small amount of drugs, but eventually gained a large amount of wealth.


Started on a corner, now a nigga 106
I used to sell drugs on a street corner, but now I am successful in my selling enterprise.


Heroin ain't quiet, nah, you can't quiet mine
My drug dealing activities are not discreet and cannot be easily hidden.


I got the whole dirty south in line buyin' mine
A large number of people in the southern region of the United States are buying my drugs.


You know I gotta shine; you just 'bezzle yours
I need to stand out and make a statement with my wealth, whereas you can just blend in.


I fifty-carat mine; I'm fuckin' several whores
My jewelry is of extremely high value and I have sexual encounters with multiple women.


When you hear the (brrrr), you know I got the sack
This sound effect signifies that I have drugs to sell.


'Cause when I hit the (brrrr), he always got the packs
Whenever I make this sound effect, the person I am communicating with has drugs for me to purchase.


M-I-Yayo, I'm gettin' cake, ho
I am from Miami and am earning a lot of money.


If you don't love Cash Money, you can stay broke
If you do not appreciate money and wealth, you will not be successful.


Fifty on the chain, twenty for the piece
My necklace is worth fifty thousand dollars and my bracelet is worth twenty thousand dollars.


A grand for the bitch, the whip is not a lease
I paid one thousand dollars for the woman accompanying me, and the car I am driving is owned, not leased.


You know I'm stuntin' hard Phantom in the front yard
I am showing off my wealth with a Rolls Royce Phantom in my front yard.


Put Ross on the front just to front hard
I put my name on the car to show that I am the one who can afford it.


Cash Money money comin' on freight liners
I am making a lot of money, as much as what can be transported by freight liners.


Cash Money got me buyin' these great diamonds
I have so much money that I am able to buy expensive and high quality diamonds.


We got the swine wit' the suede on top
We have luxury cars with leather seats.


The money keep a-comin', nigga; peep the drop tops
I am making a lot of money and am able to purchase expensive convertibles.


The white keep cookin', and the beige raw rock
We are selling cocaine and heroin.


And we flip the whole bird mama cookin' out the pots
We are able to sell large amounts of drugs because we are able to cook them ourselves.


Keep the tool in my hand 'cause we get it 'round the clock
I carry a weapon because I am always involved in drug dealing and need to protect myself from potential danger.


Untangle few knots, but we still flood the blocks
We encounter some difficulties, but we are still able to sell a large amount of drugs in the area.


Them niggaz poppin' shit, but they know we stay cocked
People talk badly about us, but they know we always have weapons on us.


And if they ever play wit' me, I'm gettin' another till dropped
If anyone tries to mess with me, I will retaliate and possibly use violence.


Two-fifty on the grill, spent the same on the watch
I spent two hundred and fifty thousand dollars on my car's grill and the same amount on my watch.


Them hos see us winnin' so you know they gon' flock
Women are attracted to us because we are successful and wealthy.


I bought another island wit' them foreign head lights
I bought an island with the money that I have earned from drug dealing and other illegal activities.


I scored a hundred birds, and they flew the same night
I was able to sell one hundred kilograms of drugs in one night and they were all gone by the morning.


Them laws keep a-watchin' so we shinin' so bright
The police are keeping an eye on us, but we will continue to show off our wealth and success.


Got the tags on the windows and them brand new bikes
I have new, expensive motorcycles and have registered them properly.


Big Money Heavyweight, nigga, that's my life
My life revolves around making and spending a lot of money.


Neighborhood superstars got the candy on the whips and the bike, nigga
The people in our neighborhood who are successful show off their wealth with expensive cars and bikes.


Started wit' some hubbers, twelve years old
I started smoking marijuana at the age of twelve.


Man, I swear to God I was twelve years old
I am not lying; I really started using drugs at a young age.


My mama didn't know, and Stunna ain't know 'bout it
My mother and Birdman didn't know that I was using drugs.


Till the day I got shot, they found some money in my pocket
I was found to have money on me when I was shot and injured.


Yeah, I know a nigga named Big Rufus that'll break ya off
I know someone who will attack or hurt you if needed.


Them niggaz runnin' up the terminal, we takin' off
People are trying to catch us, but we are getting away quickly.


They say that money turn a model bitch into a dog
People say that money can make a beautiful woman become desperate and unattractive.


And I got a couple Eva Pigfords in my backyard
I have a few beautiful women in my backyard.


Nigga, I mack hard; bitch, I'm a bad boy
I am skilled at seducing women and am not afraid to be aggressive about it.


Fuck a security guard, I turn 'em into track stars
I am able to manipulate security guards and make them run away from me.


You know my name, baby, that's Weezy fuckin' baby
You know who I am; I am Lil Wayne.


And if that nigga hatin' on ya, then fuck him, baby
If anyone hates or disrespects you, I am willing to fight them.


I tell 'em, fuck 'em, girl
I advise you to ignore or disrespect anyone who does not treat you well.


Eighteen inch windows in my crib; you'll see the whole world
I have large windows in my house that provide a great view of everything outside.


Bitch, what you tryin' a do?
What are you trying to accomplish by disrespecting me?


I haven't spent a check yet off Tha Carter Two
I have not yet spent all of the money I have earned from my album Tha Carter II.


I am that fuckin' dude, now who the fuck are you?
I am very successful and important; who are you in comparison?




Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: WILLIAM ROBERTS, FAHEEM NAJM, TRISTAN JONES, BRYAN WILLIAMS, DWAYNE CARTER

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