Dr. Carter )
lil wayne Lyrics


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Where's my coffee?
Good morning Dr Carter (hey sweetie)
Looks like it's going to be a long day
(Ah, another one, huh? What we got?)
Your first patient (yeah)
Is suffering from a lack of concepts (uh-huh)
Originality (ugh)
His flow is weak (another one)
And he has no style (ugh)
What'cha got for um?

Ok, let me put my gloves on and my scrubs on
Doctor carter to the rescue
Excuse me if I'm late
But like a thief it takes time to be this great
Ha, so just wait, your style is a disgrace
Your rhymes are fifth place and I'm just grace
One, uno, ace
And I'm tryin' to make our heart beat like bass
But your sweet like cake and I come to fix
Whatever you shall break
Where is your originality?
You are so fake, so picture me like a gallery
Capture what I say
All I need is one mic
All I need is one take
Like, hey, brighter then the sun ray
Got a pistols on the playground
Watch the gun-play like
No kidding, no kids in the way
But the kids do watch
Gotta watch what we say
Gotta work everyday
Gotta not be cliche
Gotta stand out like Andre 3K
Gotta kick it kick it like the sensei
You gotta have faith, you gotta, gotta, wait, wait
I think I, I think I lost 'em (dial one eighteen please)

Good afternoon Dr Carter
(Nurse)
I don't know about this one
His confidence is down
Vocab and metaphors needs work
And he lost respect for the game
(Ah, let me see)
Think you can save him?

Ok
Respect is in the heart
So that's where I'm a start
And a lot of heart patients don't make it
Now, hey kid
Plural, I graduated
'Cause you could get through anything if magic made it
And that was called recycling
Or re-reciting
Something 'cause you just like it
So you say it just like it
Some say its biting
But I say its enlightening
Besides, Dr Kanye West is one of the brightest
And Dr Swizz can stitch your track up the tightest
And Dr Jeezy can fix your back up the nicest
Arthritis in my hand from writing
But I'm a doctor, they don't understand my writing
So I stop writing
Now I'm like lighting
And you ain't Vince Young so don't clash with the titans
Fast and exciting
My passion is frighting
Now let me put some more vocab in your iv
Here take this Vicodin
Like it and love it
And confidence has no budget
So pay me no mind
I don't walk like I talk it 'cause I'm running
I don't do it 'cause I done it and
I'm in the emergency unit
God damn it, I've lost another one

Good evening Dr Carter, it's been a long day
But this one looks much better then the others
His respect is back up
Concepts sound good
His style is showing strong signs of improvement
All he needs now is some swagger
Ok, let me take my gloves off then

Swagger tighter then a yeast infection
Fly go hard like geese erection
Fashion patrol police detection
I stay tight like Chinese connection
I stay tight like pussy at night
Baby don't get me wrong, I could do that pussy right
But I'm too wrong to write
Too fresh to fight
Too paid to freestyle
Too paid to freestyle
I had to say it twice
Swagger so nice
And don't ask me shit unless it concern a price
And I don't rap fast I rap slow
'Cause I mean every letter in the words
In the sentence of my quotes
Swagger just flow sweeter then honey oats
That swagger I got it I wear it like a coat
Wait, as I put the light down his throat
I can only see flow
His blood starting to flow
His lungs starting to grow
This one starting to show
Strong signs of life
Where's the stitches? Here's the knife
Smack his face, his eyes open, I reply, "what a night"
Welcome back hip hop I saved your life

He, he looks good
His, his vitals are up
He's looking good
He's looking good
I think we got one
Dr Carter, I think we got one
Yup, yup we got one
We saved him
He's good
He's good
We got one
He's good
He's good




We got 'em, we saved him
He's a go, he's good

Overall Meaning

In Lil Wayne's song Dr. Carter, he portrays himself as a medical professional who has been called upon to save the lives of hip hop patients. The song is filled with metaphorical lyrics that liken the struggles of a patient to those of an artist in the industry. The first patient is suffering from a lack of originality and style, while the second patient is struggling with their confidence and flow. Dr. Carter uses his skills as a doctor to identify the issues and prescribe the correct treatment. He uses the metaphor of surgery to represent the process of improving an artist's skills, and he shows how it takes time and effort to become great.


The song can be seen as a message to up-and-coming rappers to take their craft seriously and work hard to improve. It also highlights the challenges that artists face in the industry, such as the pressure to be original and the need to constantly improve. Lil Wayne uses his own experiences as a successful rapper and the metaphor of a doctor to deliver this message. In this song, he positions himself as a mentor and a guide who can help others succeed in the industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Where's my coffee?
Just a simple question about his morning coffee.


Good morning doctor carter (hey sweetie)
The singer is greeting Dr. Carter.


Looks like its going to be a long day. (another one what we got?)
The singer comments on the long day ahead and asks about the first patient.


Your first patient (yeah)
Dr. Carter's first patient.


Is suffering from a lack of concept (uh-huh)
The patient doesn't have a clear idea of what they want to achieve.


Originality (ugh)
The patient lacks creativity.


His flow is weak (another one)
The patient's talent is subpar.


And he has no style (ugh)
The patient's manner of performing is bland.


What'cha got for um?
The artist asks Dr. Carter how he intends to help the patient.


OK, let me put my gloves on and my scrubs on.
Dr. Carter prepares to get to work.


Dr.carter to the rescue.
The singer reminds the listener of his profession as a doctor.


Excuse me if I'm late,
Dr. Carter apologizes for his lateness.


But like a thief it takes time to be this great
Achieving greatness takes time and effort.


Ha! so just wait, your style is a disgrace,
The singer expresses their disdain for the patient's performance style.


Your rhymes are fifth place and I'm just grace.
The singer has better talent than the patient.


One, uno, ace and I'm tryin' to make your heart beat like bass,
The artist is giving their best to improve the patient's performance.


But your sweet like cake and I come to fix
The patient's demeanor is soft, and the artist is here to change that.


Whatever you shall break.
No matter what the patient's problem is, the singer will try to fix it.


Where is your originality?
The singer is asking where the patient's creativity is.


You are so fake so picture me like a gallery.
The patient's lack of talent is fake; it doesn't impress the artist.


Capture what I say.
The artist does not want the patient to forget or misuse his advice.


All I need is one mic.
The artist is confident that his talent is enough to leave an impact.


All I need is one take.
The singer is confident he won't make any mistakes.


Like hey, brighter then the sun ray got a pistols on the playground.
The artist's talent is powerful and impactful.


Watch the gun-play like.
The singer's talent should be appreciated and respected.


No kidding, no kids in the way,
The singer is not joking and serious about his talent.


But the kids do watch.
The youth are attentive to the singer's talent.


Gotta watch what we say.
The artist is mindful of how he presents himself and his message.


Gotta work everyday.
The artist acknowledges the necessity of consistent effort to achieve success.


Gotta not be cliche.
The singer aims to be original.


Gotta stand out like Andre 3k.
The singer intends to be different and stand out from the crowd.


Gotta kick it kick it like the sensei.
The artist will excel and surpass his competitors.


You gotta have faith you gotta gotta wait wait Think I think I lost 'em
The patient should believe in themselves and wait for things to fall into place.


Good afternoon doctor carter
The artist is greeting Dr. Carter.


Nurse I don't know about this one
The singer expresses doubt about the next patient.


His confidence is down Vocab and metaphors needs work And he lost respect for the game
The next patient has lost confidence in themselves and skill as well as lost respect for the music industry.


Ah let me see Think you can save him?
Dr. Carter is asked if he can help this patient.


OK. Respect is in the heart.
The singer reminds the listeners that respect is internal.


So that's where I'm a start.
The singer plans to start his efforts on restoring respect within the patient.


And a lot of heart patients don't make it.
Not every patient can be saved and fully recover.


Now hey kid Plural I graduated
The artist is acknowledging his abilities and credentials.


Cause you could get through anything if magic made it.
Believing in oneself can work magic and overcome challenges.


And that was called recycling Or re-reciting Something cause you just like it So you say it just like it.
The singer acknowledges that sometimes, performers use recycled or rephrased content.


Some say its biting But I say its enlightening Besides, Dr. Kanye West is one of the brightest.
Some may view this behavior as plagiarism, but the artist sees it differently.


And Dr. Swizz can stitch your track up the tightest.
The artist acknowledges Dr. Swizz's abilities in producing music.


And Dr. Jeezy can fix your back up the nicest.
The artist acknowledges Dr. Jeezy's abilities in his field.


Arthritis in my hand from writing.
The singer alludes to the pains resulting from excessive writing.


But I'm a doctor they don't understand my writing.
The artist's writing is difficult to understand by those not familiar with his profession.


So I stop writing.
The singer stopped writing to focus on other interests.


Now I'm like lighting.
The singer is now confident in his abilities and is shining bright.


And you ain't Vince Young so don't clash with the titans.
The listener should not compete with those at the singer's level.


Fast and exciting.
The artist's style is very upbeat and impactful.


My passion is frighting.
The artist's zeal scares his competitors.


Now let me put some more vocab in your i.v.
The singer is about to give the patient some more valuable advice.


Here take this Vicodin Like it and love it
The singer's advice is compared to a painkiller, giving the patient instant relief.


And confidence has no budget
There's no limit to one's confidence.


So pay me no mind I don't walk like I talk it cause I'm running
The artist does not want to be distracted, as they have bigger things to focus on.


I don't do it cause I done it and I'm in the emergency unit God damn it I've lost another one
The artist is determined to rescue as many patients as he can, but they can't save them all.


Good evening doctor carter its been a long day
The singer greets Dr. Carter after a long day of work.


But this one looks much better then the others His respect is back up Concepts sound good his style is showing strong signs of improvement
The patient has made significant progress, and his attitude and execution indicate he will make a full recovery.


All he needs now is some swagger
The patient needs some confidence and style.


OK let me take my gloves off then
Dr. Carter is ready to finish his work on this patient.


Swagger tighter then a yeast infection.
The singer has a lot of confidence.


Fly go hard like geese erection.
The artist's style is unmatched and impressive.


Fashion patrol police detection.
The artist's fashion is on point and will be noticed.


I stay tight like Chinese connection.
The singer is well-connected and a powerful force.


I stay tight like pussy at night.
The singer maintains a tight focus on his goals.


Baby don't get me wrong I could do that pussy right.
The artist is capable and confident in his abilities.


But I'm too wrong to write.
The artist's style is so unique, it's hard to replicate.


Too fresh to fight.
The artist doesn't want to waste his energy on petty things.


Too paid to freestyle.
The singer's talents are in high demand; therefore, he doesn't need to freestyle anymore.


I had to say it twice Swagger so nice.
The artist reinforces how impressive his swagger is.


And don't ask me shit unless it concern a price.
The singer values his time and doesn't engage in petty conversations.


And I don't rap fast I rap slow.
The singer emphasizes the importance of the message in his music.


Cause I mean every letter in the words in the sentence of my quotes.
The singer's lyrics are meaningful and deliberate.


Swagger just flow sweeter then honey oats.
The artist's style is flowing naturally and wonderfully.


That swagger I got it I wear it like a coat.
The artist's confidence is like a coat he wears.


Wait, as I put the light down his throat.
The singer is examining his patient to make sure everything is okay.


I can only see flow.
The singer's eye is only on the talent and delivery.


His blood starting to flow.
The patient's talent is starting to come out.


His lungs starting to grow.
The patient is breathing life into their performance.


This one starting to show.
This patient is starting to show signs of improvement.


Strong signs of life.
The patient's talent is coming to life.


Wheres the stitches here's the knife.
The artist is making final adjustments to the patient's performance.


Smack his face his eyes open I reply what a night.
The patient's talent is remarkable, and the singer is satisfied with his work.


Welcome back hip hop I saved your life.
The singer's talent has a new lease on life which will help to keep hip hop alive.


He looks good His vitals are up He's looking good He's looking good I think we got one Doctor carter I think we got one Yup we got one We saved him He's good He's good We got one He's good He's good We got 'em He's a go He's good
The patient has made a full recovery, and everyone is excited about it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dwayne Carter, Kasseem Dean, David Axelrod

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