Nightmares of the Bottom
lil wayne Lyrics

Sleepin' at the top, nightmares of the bottom
Despite being at the top, Lil Wayne is still haunted by the dark realities that come with being at the bottom.

Everybody wanna be fly til you swat 'em
People aspire to greatness until they actually begin to face adversity and obstacles.

But who am I to talk? I ain't shittin' roses
Lil Wayne recognizes that he is not perfect, and is in no position to judge or criticize anyone else.

We in the same picture but we all got different poses
Everyone is living in the same world, but each person has their own unique experiences and perspectives.

Now I'm looking in my rear view, I see the world in it
Lil Wayne is reflecting on his life and placing his experiences in the context of the bigger picture of the world.

I try to slow down, and I get rear ended
When Lil Wayne tries to take a break and slow down, he is met with unexpected setbacks and obstacles.

Pause, like a red light, I'm dead right
Lil Wayne takes a moment to reflect and assess his situation, and realizes that he is on the right path despite the challenges he has faced.

Highway to Heaven, God do you see my headlights?
As Lil Wayne continues on his journey, he turns to God for guidance and help in reaching his goals.

They say "you don't know what you're doing till you stop doing it"
Only through experience can one truly understand a situation or task.

Well call me clueless 'cause I do this
Lil Wayne acknowledges that he may not always know what he is doing, but he is still committed to his path and his goals.

Attention all shooters, I'm a shooting star
Lil Wayne is standing out from the crowd and making his mark on the world.

Life is a course and I'ma shoot for Par
Lil Wayne is taking life like a game of golf, aiming to achieve the best possible outcome with each shot he takes.

I'm searching for today instead I found tomorrow
Despite his setbacks, Lil Wayne is still moving forward and is constantly looking ahead to the future.

And I put that shit right back like I'll see what I find tomorrow
Lil Wayne is taking life as it comes and is willing to continue searching for his purpose and destiny.

Young Money C-M-R, I'm blood like a scar
Lil Wayne is representing his record label Young Money Cash Money Records (C-M-R), and acknowledges that his life and experiences are a part of him like a scar.

I'm Weezy F baby and the F ain't for "Flaw"
Lil Wayne is proud of who he is and his accomplishments, and is not afraid to show it.

It's like I have it all
Lil Wayne appears to have everything he wants in life.

But I don't have to worry
Despite his success, Lil Wayne is not worried about losing what he has.

Married to the money, a true love story
Lil Wayne values his wealth and sees it as a lifelong commitment and love affair.

Only God can judge me, I don't need a jury
Lil Wayne is confident in his ability to make decisions and live his life, and does not need others to validate his choices.

Nothing standing in my way, like nothings my security
Lil Wayne is confident in his ability to overcome any obstacle and does not need anything else to help him feel secure.

Back to my journey, that bullshit don't concern me
Lil Wayne is focused on his own path and is not concerned with any drama or negativity around him.

If I knew I was going to jail I would have fucked my attorney
Lil Wayne is not afraid of the consequences of his actions and is willing to take risks no matter the outcome.

If you sleeping on me nigga, than I hope you toss and turning
Lil Wayne is not afraid of his haters and wishes them ill fortune.

I'm so cold I'm hypothermic, ask yo bitch she will confirm it
Lil Wayne is so sharp and ruthless that even his ex-girlfriend can attest to it.

Yeah, now what we doing with it
Lil Wayne is asking those around him what they are going to do with their lives and opportunities.

You keep opening ya grill, I'm barbecuing with it
Lil Wayne is using any criticism or negative comments as fuel to drive him further towards success.

I know my shit already tight so I ain't screwing with it
Lil Wayne is confident in his own abilities and does not feel the need to change or improve anything.

Some say this game is a joke well I hope they get it
Lil Wayne is serious about his profession and hopes others will understand it as well.

OK, I'm walking on needles, sticking to the point
Lil Wayne is navigating through life's challenges and is focused on the key issue at hand.

Yeah the streets is talking, I'm familiar with the voice
Lil Wayne is aware of the rumors and gossip about him and is not bothered by it.

I'm a gangsta by choice I hope my son's choose wiser
Lil Wayne has chosen a certain lifestyle but hopes his children will make better decisions for themselves.

And don't call me sir, call me survivor uh
Lil Wayne sees himself as a survivor of difficult situations and does not need special recognition for it

Uh call me killer 'cause I make a killing
Lil Wayne is making a lot of money and is successful in his profession.

I got this shit wrapped up, bow and a ribbon
Lil Wayne is in complete control of his life and circumstances and is able to handle any challenges that come his way.

That's them twin Glocks, you can call 'em siblings
Lil Wayne has two guns that are similar and sees them as related to each other like siblings.

And them bullets travel, better hope I keep dribbling
Lil Wayne's bullets are dangerous and can do serious damage, so it's best to hope he continues with his rap career and doesn't turn to violence.

I touch the sky, get the clouds out my fingernails
Lil Wayne has achieved great success and is moving upwards towards even greater heights.

These bitches think they fly like Tinkerbell
Lil Wayne is unimpressed with women who think they are special or important.

But they all on my wire like Stringer Bell
Despite his criticisms, Lil Wayne has a lot of women who are interested in him and his life.

I let 'em be, 'cause you know how that stinger feel.
Lil Wayne is willing to let the women in his life go because he knows how painful it can be to get stung by a bee.

Know how to whip that white girl, I can spank her tail
Lil Wayne knows how to handle and make money with cocaine, which he refers to as a 'white girl'.

And I fuck up any track, train derail
Lil Wayne is successful at destroying anyone who opposes him and his music.

Know how to roll, never need training wheels
Lil Wayne is confident in his ability to live his life without guidance or assistance from others.

And when the truth hurts, I pop pain pills
Lil Wayne uses drugs to numb himself and avoid facing uncomfortable truths.

Uh, all or nothing, or nothing else
Lil Wayne is willing to risk it all to achieve his goals, and has no interest in anything less than total success.

I bleed reality, I should cut myself
Lil Wayne is a realist and is not afraid to confront life's harsher aspects, even if it is emotionally painful.

Just had a bowl of riches and a cup of wealth
Lil Wayne is rich and financially successful, having acquired wealth and prosperity through his music career.

And the "F" is for fuck yourself, uh
Lil Wayne is unapologetically himself, and does not care what others think or say about him.

Breathin' this air
Lil Wayne is alive and well, and grateful to be living his life.

If Mack's mom told me she gonna keep me in her prayers
Lil Wayne is appreciative of those around him who care for him and support him, like the mother of his friend and collaborator, Mack Maine.

So I'm feeling alright I'm tryna stay aware
Despite life's challenges, Lil Wayne is feeling good and staying focused on his goals.

And if you wanna trip than I'ma meet ch'ya there
Lil Wayne is willing to face anyone who opposes him, and is not afraid of confrontation.

To my niggas in the game, keep the game fair
Lil Wayne is addressing his fellow rappers, reminding them to play by the rules and not engage in unfair business practices or personal attacks.

Players play, coaches coach and cheerleaders cheer
Lil Wayne is emphasizing the different roles and responsibilities that people have in the music industry, and the importance of everyone doing their part.

I'm tryna keep spirit when the ghost disappear
Lil Wayne is staying positive and motivated, even when things get difficult and he feels like he is facing his troubles alone.

Weezy F baby and the F ain't for fear, uh
Lil Wayne is reminding everyone that his nickname is 'Weezy F', and that the F in his name does not stand for 'fear'.