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.
Down Here
lil wayne Lyrics
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Its your boy back in the building
This right here is one of them, one of them
You know what im talkin bout
[Chorus]
Down Here we got a different kind of hustle
Grind like a mothafucker, get it from the muscle
Penitentiary and bein dead a mothafucka
Down Here we got a different kind of hustle
Grind like a mothafucker, get it from the muscle
Rain sleet and snow aint but 2 things can touch us
Penitentiary and bein dead a mothafucka
[Petey Pablo]
Carolina ??? I straddle the border
I look hard up at my son and the south at my daughter
Sink into my lemonade is my tar river water
And a half a bag of sugar i aint even got ta stir it
I parked the car away from curb cause i dont deserve it
You aint kickin me nowhere youngin im now in my 30s
Hold your pant dirty dog i can hadle that for ya
Just a big just a bad thats a ???
Got so much shit on my mind boy its best to keep walkin
Especially if you have a fuck nigger mentality problem
I got a problem solver right here, look like a revolver
Once it start revolving dog there aint too much there to stop it
Shot at weezy alcwheezy know the path that im on
When they see walkin I was by myself in New Orleans
How many miles you think it is for cacilac to New Orleans
So you know this fuckin boy here got some miles on hm dont he
[Chorus]
[Lil Wayne]
Young Money
Look
Im from New Orleans where a nigger is a target
9 is expensive and a murder is a bargain
You aint from the city nigga stay within the margin
Right now Im in the Royce got quad at home chargin
Large and in charge yeah I be that beat
And yeah Bush still wrong like 3 left feet
And yeah the kush still strong and the hoes still work
The toilets stopped up but the stove still work
30-30 lookin like a pole in my shirt
You fuckin with my cake ima turn you to dessert
You give that boy a shovel and you put him to the dirt
Now you are just a baby in the sternum of the earth
Yeah I told Pete it's nothin send a track
Heard it one time, killed it sent it back
Wake up and smell the crack
If you've been through New Orleans, youve been through hell and back.
Boy
[Chorus]
[Rick Ross]
Started at the corner store, then i wanted more
I went and bought a 44, look im ready to roll
I aint with the nonsense ridin with them convicts
Tryin to get my mom rich see daddy never done shit
Down Here, we eat steaks on the first of the month
We flip work convertible and purposeful blunts
Whip it the the kitchen, call it the hell hole
Im on the cell phone, look another ho 12 gone
Pushin the mercedes benz, its a necessity
Embezzle me, I know the secrets to the recipe
I feed the block, i satisfy their taste buds
Champagne body case all you niggas
Down Here we got a different kind of hustle
Grind like a mothafucka slipin im a touch ya
Ima tell you once bitch, your fuckin with the boss
Show love to my nigga Petey Pete and Rick Ross
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Lil Wayne's "Down Here" speak about life in the southern parts of the United States, particularly New Orleans and Carolina, where their "hustles" are different compared to other places in the country. The lines "Down Here we got a different kind of hustle, grind like a mothafucker, get it from the muscle; Rain sleet and snow aint but 2 things can touch us, Penitentiary and bein dead a mothafucka" refer to the struggles and challenges they face daily in their environment, including extreme weather conditions and the risk of death or imprisonment due to their way of making a living. Petey Pablo's verse adds a personal touch to the song, talking about his life in Carolina and how he overcomes struggles with his lemonade made from his hometown's tar river water.
Lil Wayne's verse touches on the violence and crime prevalent in New Orleans, where a gun is more affordable than basic necessities like food. He also mentions that people who are not from the city should stay within the margin, likely referring to how outsiders may not fully understand the danger and risks involved in living there. Rick Ross brings his own perspective, sharing his rise from starting at a corner store to becoming a boss who feeds the block and satisfies their taste buds.
Overall, "Down Here" paints a picture of life in the southern parts of the US, highlighting the challenges and struggles that come with their "hustle" while also showcasing their resilience and determination to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what it is
I don't need to introduce myself, you know who I am
Its your boy back in the building
I'm back and ready to rap
This right here is one of them, one of them
This track is one of my best
You know what im talkin bout
You know what I mean
Down Here we got a different kind of hustle
The way of life here is unique
Grind like a mothafucker, get it from the muscle
Work hard to earn what you have
Rain sleet and snow aint but 2 things can touch us
The only things that can stop us are being in prison or dead
Penitentiary and bein dead a mothafucka
The two things you don't want to be in life are in jail or dead
Carolina ??? I straddle the border
I live on the border between North and South Carolina
I parked the car away from curb cause i dont deserve it
I don't feel entitled to good things
Got so much shit on my mind boy its best to keep walkin
I have troubles on my mind so it's best not to bother me
Especially if you have a fuck nigger mentality problem
If you're racist, stay away from me
Im from New Orleans where a nigger is a target
New Orleans is a dangerous city for black people
9 is expensive and a murder is a bargain
Guns are expensive and taking someone's life is cheap
Right now Im in the Royce got quad at home chargin
I'm driving my Rolls Royce while my ATV is charging at home
Large and in charge yeah I be that beat
I'm confident and in control
The toilets stopped up but the stove still work
The plumbing is broken but we can still cook food
You give that boy a shovel and you put him to the dirt
If you mess with my money, you will end up dead
Started at the corner store, then i wanted more
I began small but had big ambitions
Down Here, we eat steaks on the first of the month
We celebrate payday with a nice meal
Whip it the the kitchen, call it the hell hole
We cook drugs in the kitchen
Im on the cell phone, look another ho 12 gone
I'm on the phone arranging business deals while the police are nearby
Pushin the mercedes benz, its a necessity
Driving my Mercedes is necessary for my image
Embezzle me, I know the secrets to the recipe
I know how to make a lot of money illegally
Champagne body case all you niggas
I'm better than all of you
Ima tell you once bitch, your fuckin with the boss
Don't mess with me, I'm in charge
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