DontGetIt )
lil wayne Lyrics

Baby you understand me now
You may think you understand me, but you really don't

If sometimes you see that I'm mad
When you see me angry, it's because things are going wrong

Don't you know no one alive can always be an angel
Nobody is perfect, we all have flaws

When everything goes wrong, you see some bad
During difficult times, negative things can happen

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Despite my flaws, I have good intentions

Oh lord please don't let me be misunderstood
I hope that my actions and words are not misinterpreted

What's understood ain't gotta be explained
If you truly understand something, there's no need to explain it

But you don't understand me so let me explain
Since you don't understand me, I will try to explain myself

Stood in the heat, the flames, the snow
I have faced difficult and challenging situations

Please slow down hurricane
I ask for relief from chaotic and destructive events

The wind blow, my dreads swing
My hair moves with the wind, symbolizing my resilience

He had hair like wool, like Wayne
Referring to a biblical figure who had hair similar to mine

Dropping ashes in the bible
I am metaphorically desecrating religious beliefs

I shake em out and they fall on the rifle
I disregard religious teachings and focus on violence

Scary, Hail Mary no tale fairy
I don't rely on fictional stories or prayers for salvation

All real very, extraordinary
I consider myself to be authentic and remarkable

Perry mason facing, the barrel if he tattle
A reference to a fictional lawyer who would face consequences if he betrayed me

My God is my judge, no gown no gavel
I believe that God will be the ultimate judge, without the need for formal court proceedings

I'm a rebel, down to battle
I am a rebellious person who is always ready for a fight

Now or never, I would never and ever
I am determined to act decisively and never back down

Fucking fantastic, fuck if you agree, I'm bright
I am confident in myself, regardless of whether others agree or not

But I don't give a fuck if you see me
I don't care how others perceive me or my actions

So for those who understand meet Dwayne
Those who truly understand me, know my real name

For eight and a half months I gave Ms. Cita pain
I caused someone named Ms. Cita pain for a significant period of time

Now it's young money baby, keep the change
Now, I have achieved success and wealth, so keep the insignificant amount of money as change

My mama say fuck em and we the same
My mother taught me to disregard and not care about others, just like her

So hello mothafucka' you got some sheets to change
I sarcastically address someone who needs to clean up their act

And ain't it funny how people change like Easter Sunday
It's ironic how people's behavior can change suddenly, just like how people dress up for Easter Sunday

You know church fit then outfit, bright pink and green chest look house lit
Referring to the flamboyant and showy attire worn to church on Easter Sunday

Bright pinky rings but that ain't about this
Despite my flashy appearance, it doesn't define who I am

What you bout bitch
What are you even trying to accomplish?

Excuse my French emotion in my passion
Apologizing for expressing strong emotions and passion

But I wear my heart on my sleeve like it's the new fashion
I openly display my emotions, regardless of societal norms

What are you asking, if I don't have the answer
If I don't know the answer, why are you even asking me?

It's probably on the web, like I'm a damn tarantula
The answer can likely be found on the internet, as if I'm a knowledgeable source like a tarantula

But I know you don't understand, cause you thought Lil Wayne was Weezy
I know you don't truly understand me, as you mistakenly thought my stage name was my real identity

But Weezy is Dwayne
My true identity is Dwayne, not the persona you see on stage

I was watching t.v. the other day right
I recently watched television and have a story to share

Got this white guy on there talking about black guys
There was a white man discussing the experiences of black men on the television show

Talking about how young black guys are targeted
The white man was discussing how young black men are often singled out and unfairly treated

Targeted by who? America
The white man suggested that America as a whole targets young black men

You see one in every hundred Americans are locked up
He mentioned that a significant number of Americans are incarcerated

One in every nine black Americans are locked up
Specifically, black Americans are disproportionately affected and imprisoned at a much higher rate

And see what the white guy was trying to stress was that
The white man's intention was to emphasize the issue and raise awareness

The money we spend on sending a mothafucka' to jail
The financial resources allocated for imprisoning individuals

A young mothafucka' to jail would be less to send his or her young ass to college
The same amount of money used for incarceration could be used to provide education for the youth

See, and another thing the white guy was stressing was that
Additionally, the white man highlighted another important point

Our jails are populated with drug dealers, you know crack cocaine yea stuff like that
The majority of people in prison are there for drug-related offenses, particularly involving crack cocaine

Meaning due to the laws we have on crack cocaine and regular cocaine
Differences in the legal system's treatment of crack cocaine versus regular cocaine contribute to these disparities

Police are only, I don't want to say only right, but shit
Law enforcement officers have a bias and tendency to focus on specific neighborhoods

Only logic by riding around in the hood all day
They believe that patrolling low-income areas is the most logical approach

And not in the suburbs
They don't devote as much attention to wealthier neighborhoods

Because crack cocaine is mostly found in the hood
Crack cocaine is more prevalent in disadvantaged communities

And you know the other thing is mostly found in you know where I'm going
It's implied that regular cocaine is more commonly used in wealthier areas

But why bring a mothafucka' to jail if it's not gon' stand up in court
What's the point of imprisoning someone if the evidence won't hold up in a trial?

Cause this drug ain't that drug, you know level three, level four drug, shit like that
The disparities in drug classification and penalties for different substances

I guess it's all a misunderstanding
This situation seems to be misinterpreted and misunderstood

I sit back and think, you know us young mothafuckas
As a young person, I reflect on the experiences of people like me

You know that 1 in 9
Referring to the statistic mentioned earlier, where 1 in 9 black Americans are incarcerated

We probably only selling the crack cocaine because we in the hood
We likely engage in the sale of crack cocaine as a result of our environment

And it's not like in the suburbs, we don't have what you have
In disadvantaged areas like the hood, we lack the same opportunities and resources available in the suburbs

Why? I really don't wanna know the answer
I don't want to delve into the reasons behind these inequalities

I guess we just misunderstood huh
Perhaps, we are simply misunderstood due to these circumstances

You know we don't have room in the jail now for the real mothafuckas
The overcrowding in prisons prevents the incarceration of actual dangerous criminals

The real criminals, sex offenders, rapists, serial killers
The individuals who pose a significant threat to society, such as sex offenders and violent criminals

Don't get scared, don't get scared
I sarcastically dismiss the fear people may have about these dangerous criminals

I know you saw one of them sex offenders papers
Many people have encountered the information about sex offenders through public registration documents

Don't trip he live right on the end of yo block
Ironically, a sex offender may live in close proximity to someone, potentially causing concern

Mhm yea, that nigga live right down the street from you
That individual lives very close to your residence

Sex offender on the level three drug, convicted ex-con
The sex offender is also a convicted felon with a history of drug-related crimes

Yea check em out
I sarcastically suggest that people should investigate the presence of sex offenders in their neighborhoods

Watch you got, you got a daughter, son, what you got?
Consider what you have, whether it's a daughter, son, or any loved ones

Ha ha yea, you know what, that's the good weed
Humorously, I imply that the presence of a sex offender is a lesser concern compared to good marijuana

You know what, I have a fucking daughter
I personally have a daughter, which could change my perspective on this matter

You understand me and why the fuck would you bring my neighbor to jail
Considering my daughter's safety, it seems illogical to imprison my neighbor

Just because the reason why he live next door to me
Simply due to the fact that he lives in close proximity to me

Ain't the reason I live next door to him
Yet, the reasons I chose to live in this neighborhood aren't the same as his

Meaning he didn't rap his way to my fucking neighborhood
He didn't use his musical talent to establish himself in this community

He sold crack cocaine to get to my neighborhood
His involvement in the drug trade allowed him to afford living in this neighborhood

You move him out bring him to jail for life
Removing him from the neighborhood and sentencing him to life in prison

And then you move in with a sex offender
Ironically, someone with a history of sexual offenses moves into the neighborhood

Ha ha, hey give me a paper
Humorously, I request a newspaper or document to support my argument

Ha ha is that a misunderstanding because I didn't understand it
I question whether this situation can be considered a misunderstanding, as I still don't grasp the reasoning behind it

Another thing, let me take my glasses off
I pause and remove my glasses to add emphasis to my next statement

Cause I wanna see the reaction on their faces when I say this
I am curious to observe the impact of my words on the audience

Ha ha, this is why I don't respect you and nobody like ya
I openly express my lack of respect for the individual and others like them

See you're the type that gets off on getting on other people
You derive pleasure from belittling and criticizing others

That's not good, no homo
This behavior is unhealthy and not something I condone

Rather un-human, I should say
It goes against the principles of humanity, I should clarify

I mean giving the fact that humanity were a good humanity
True humanity should be about kindness and empathy

Rather to me is helping one another
In my opinion, being human means supporting and assisting each other

No matter your color or race
Regardless of skin color or ethnicity

But this guy and people like him, they'd rather speculate before they informate
Individuals like him prefer to make assumptions about others without gathering accurate information first

If that's a word, ha ha ha you know spec before check
Using humorous dialogue, I acknowledge the made-up word and emphasize the tendency to speculate without verification

Anyways meaning id much rather
I would prefer that, instead of speculating,

You talk to me first and see if you can lend an opinion before you link one
Engage in a conversation with me first and attempt to understand my perspective before forming your own opinion

Just my thought of good humanity
In my opinion, this is what represents true humanity

Mr. Sharpton, hold on I ain't finished with you man
Addressing Mr. Sharpton while indicating that I have more to say

Na fuck that shit Mhm hold on, um
Disregarding the previous topic and expressing a desire to continue speaking

Mr. Sharpton and anyone like you, you don't know me
I assert that Mr. Sharpton and others who share his mindset don't truly understand who I am

So if your not going to try to, then what you say or think about me
If you won't make an effort to understand me, then your thoughts and opinions about me are irrelevant

Are what ever I do is totally Casper the friendly ghost
In my eyes and to my perception, your thoughts and opinions have no impact on me

To me and it doesn't make you a good person
Your perspective and judgment of me doesn't define your character

To criticize before you improvise
To pass judgment without acquiring all the necessary information

Doesn't necessarily make you a bad person either
On the other hand, it doesn't automatically make you a good person either

But the characteristics for heavenly into bads way
However, the tendency to criticize negatively reflects more on your character

Haha but since I am human I am good and bad
As a human being, I possess both positive and negative qualities

As well but I try my hardest to stay good
Despite my flaws, I make a conscious effort to strive for goodness

Threes other things I do and say may be bad or just not too good
Sometimes, I may engage in behavior or make statements that are negative or not particularly moral

But I do try, so with that said I don't vote you
However, I do put in effort, and because of that, I don't condemn or respect you

I mean your only human, good or bad
You are also just a human, capable of both good and bad actions

But I also don't respect you and I don't care if that's good or bad
Ultimately, I don't hold respect for you, and I'm indifferent to whether that opinion is considered good or bad

You see you are no MLK you are no Jesse Jackson
I compare you to influential civil rights figures, stating that you don't compare to their impact

You are nobody, to me, your just another don king
In my perspective, you hold no significance and are merely an insignificant figure like Don King

With a perm, haha just a little more political
Adding humor, I mock your hairstyle while acknowledging your involvement in politics

And that just means you're a little un-human
This suggests that your actions and behavior deviate from what is expected of a human

Then use humans, and now let me be human and say
Since you act unhuman, I will now speak as a human

Fuck Al Sharpton and anyone like him
Expressing strong disagreement and dislike towards Al Sharpton and similar individuals

Fuck if you understand me
I don't care if you comprehend or agree with me

I love being misunderstood
I take pleasure in being misunderstood and defying societal norms

Ha ha why?
Humorously questioning the reason behind this enjoyment

Cause I live in the suburbs
Because I reside in a more affluent neighborhood

But I come from the hood
However, my upbringing and roots were in a disadvantaged neighborhood

Bring the hook in
Proceed with the chorus