Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September … Read Full Bio ↴Did you mean: Lil' Wayne
Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982 in New Orleans, Louisiana), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne, is an American rapper. Formerly a member of the rap group the Hot Boys, he joined the Cash Money Records collective as a teenager. Get It How U Live, released in 1997, was Lil Wayne's first album with Hot Boys, and Tha Block is Hot, his solo debut, came out in 1999.
After gaining fame with two other albums in the early 2000s, Lil Wayne reached higher popularity with 2004's Tha Carter and its two subsequent albums Tha Carter II (2005) and Tha Carter III (2008). He earned various accolades following Tha Carter III, including being nominated for eight Grammy Awards. He released a rock album titled Rebirth in 2010.
42 Bars
lil wayne Lyrics
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Don't forget the baby is what I tell the pilot.
Don't forget the liquor store is what I tell the driver,
Twenty dutchmasters and straight level vodka.
I can pedal backwards and still move forward.
Look under the mattress, ya might find four of 'em.
I can go though the atlas without tourin,
I can fuck an actress and never been in movies,
I did overtime, I took papas duty.
I'm a man in every sense, I got cents,
Since I got rich I got tints on every Bent
Since I know tension come out them like vents.
I vent, and show no relent,
Money well spent. I'm a hell raiser,
Blaze a L Right in front of the laws.
I'm tougher than yall. Never really had a pop,
So I never had to check in.
But I get enough checks, I fuck around and check him.
Look, check him out, these is Evisus,
America ain't even let them out (ha ha)
I'm feeling great, I'm steppin out
Take ten out, Brrraatt, chest is out. And I don't leave paraplegics
I squeeze it, Until I see ya spirit rise with my own eyes nigga.
I'm on mine nigga, I got this like a bitch got time
Nigga. And I'm the dime type.
And I'm walkin in the lime light, still like lime.
They talkin in hindsight, I'm right now.
I pull up on ya shawty like SKKRRR.
Tryna hop up in this Maybach, I walk way back girl
Come up out that gear asap girl.
Whisper in ya ear this Wayne pussy,
Say it back girl. Now she in the whip with homes,
He listenin to the same songs I fucked her on.
Yea. I lay back, I'm comfortable,
Yea. Weezy baby boy, lazy boy,
Yea. I did my service in the Navy,
Now I'm just a veteran, they forever pay me.
Dig me like a shovel, Mama I'm a rebel.
I come from under that rock and turned into a pebble.
Baby I'm trouble, so turn up the treble.
Ya say it's clever, I call it whateva.
In Lil Wayne's song 42 Bars, he boasts about his wealth, success, and freedom to live life on his own terms. He opens with the lines "Hey! Look up baby, they write my name in the sky bitch. Don't forget the baby is what I tell the pilot," indicating that he has achieved great heights of fame and fortune. He also talks about his ability to indulge in vices, such as drinking and smoking, with lines like "Don't forget the liquor store is what I tell the driver, Twenty dutchmasters and straight level vodka." Wayne also boasts about his physical abilities, claiming he can pedal backwards and still move forward. He also implies that he has had sexual encounters with actresses, despite never having been in movies himself.
Throughout the song, Lil Wayne continues to talk about his worth, rapping "Since I got rich I got tints on every Bent." He also suggests that his success has made him untouchable, saying "Never really had a pop, so I never had to check in. But I get enough checks, I fuck around and check him." Wayne also brags about his ability to attract women, stating "Baby I'm trouble, so turn up the treble. Ya say it's clever, I call it whateva."
Overall, the lyrics to 42 Bars portray Lil Wayne's confidence in his own skill, success, and ability to live a carefree life. The song shows Lil Wayne's unapologetic and self-assured attitude, with a focus on his wealth and physical prowess.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! Look up baby, they write my name in the sky bitch.
I'm so successful that they write my name in the sky, don't forget the baby is what I call the pilot.
Don't forget the baby is what I tell the pilot.
I call the pilot 'baby' to be friendly and remind them to keep flying me to my successful destinations.
Don't forget the liquor store is what I tell the driver,
I remind the driver to stop at the liquor store for twenty dutchmasters and straight level vodka.
Twenty dutchmasters and straight level vodka.
I need twenty dutchmasters and straight level vodka for my enjoyment.
I can pedal backwards and still move forward.
I can reverse and still maintain my forward momentum.
Look under the mattress, ya might find four of 'em.
You may find four of my possessions hidden under the mattress.
I can go though the atlas without tourin,
I can navigate the world without actually having to tour or visit every place.
I can fuck an actress and never been in movies,
I can have sex with an actress without ever being in a movie myself.
Chea. I'm a cutie, An offspring of mamas beauty.
I'm attractive and a product of my mother's good looks.
I did overtime, I took papas duty.
I worked extra hard and took my father's responsibilities.
I'm a man in every sense, I got cents,
I'm a grown man, financially successful.
Since I got rich I got tints on every Bent
Since I got rich, all my Bentleys have tinted windows.
Since I know tension come out them like vents.
I know that tension comes out of people like steam out of a vent.
I vent, and show no relent,
I express my emotions and don't stop or give up.
Money well spent. I'm a hell raiser,
I spent my money well and I'm a troublemaker.
Blaze a L Right in front of the laws.
I smoke marijuana right in front of the police.
I'm tougher than yall. Never really had a pop,
I'm stronger than all of you. I didn't have a father present.
So I never had to check in.
I never had to answer to anyone.
But I get enough checks, I fuck around and check him.
I receive enough money and can even pay to check someone else.
Look, check him out, these is Evisus,
Look at this person wearing Evisu jeans.
America ain't even let them out (ha ha)
America doesn't even sell these jeans, I find that amusing.
I'm feeling great, I'm steppin out,
I'm feeling good and going out.
Take ten out, Brrraatt, chest is out.
I'm withdrawing money and feeling confident.
And I don't leave paraplegics
I don't unknowingly leave behind paralyzed people.
I squeeze it, Until I see ya spirit rise with my own eyes nigga.
I shoot my gun until I see your spirit rise from your body.
I'm on mine nigga, I got this like a bitch got time
I'm focused and in control, like a woman with ample free time.
Nigga. And I'm the dime type.
I'm a perfect 10.
And I'm walkin in the lime light, still like lime.
I'm famous and shining, still enjoying lime candy.
They talkin in hindsight, I'm right now.
People are talking about me in retrospect, but I'm living and succeeding in the present.
I pull up on ya shawty like SKKRRR.
I approach your girl in a flashy manner.
Tryna hop up in this Maybach, I walk way back girl
I'm trying to enter the Maybach and telling the girl to step back.
Come up out that gear asap girl.
Take off your clothes quickly.
Whisper in ya ear this Wayne pussy,
I tell her that I'm Lil Wayne and whisper vulgar language in her ear.
Say it back girl. Now she in the whip with homes,
I make her repeat my vulgar language, and now she's in the car with me and my friend.
He listenin to the same songs I fucked her on.
He's listening to the same music I had sex with her to.
Yea. I lay back, I'm comfortable,
I'm relaxed and comfortable.
Weezy baby boy, lazy boy,
I'm nicknamed Weezy and I'm being lazy.
Yea. I did my service in the Navy,
I served in the military.
Now I'm just a veteran, they forever pay me.
Now I'm being paid for my service as a veteran.
Dig me like a shovel, Mama I'm a rebel.
People admire me as if I'm a valuable treasure, but I'm a rebel like my mother.
I come from under that rock and turned into a pebble.
I came from a difficult situation and became a small, valuable item.
Baby I'm trouble, so turn up the treble.
I'm always causing trouble, so turn up the music and let the singers vibrate.
Ya say it's clever, I call it whateva.
You say that what I'm doing is clever, but I don't care and call it whatever I want.
Contributed by Olivia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@15dmoney15
Never really had a pops so I never had to check in but I get enough checks I’ll fuck around & check him 🤯
@TheLuis2016
this is a good song
@Wondergeddon
42 Bars
@bhoppin18
@5StarBloodSuwoop he started to appeal to an almost entirely different kind of crowd than that of when he was with the hot boys and a little after the hot boys. His mix tapes really started to propel him up into that upper echelon of "stardom" then came the Carter 3.
@bhamel1215
sick as fuuuuck
@onlyliveonce112
soo woo
@EezyMacaroni
"I Call It Whatever" = Young Money Mixtape V.1 This mixtape is the raw version of The Dedication 1. if you've only heard the dedication, you've done yourself a disservice. bcuz Drama fucked up some of those songs and ofcourse ommitted some too.
@Lolt.v
4+2= lil wayne
@HGoodra
Instrumental?
@5StarBloodSuwoop
@bhoppin18 umm wtf maybe for the mainstream music but everyone new who wayne was cause he was with the hot boys...