Paradice
lil wayne Lyrics

Mula baby
Expressing the desire for money.

She was a young girl in pursuit of glory and fame
Referring to a young girl who pursued glory and fame with all her strength.

She would do anything she could to feel the flame
The young girl would do anything to achieve her dreams.

When everybody knew your move and the things you play
When everyone knows what you're doing and the things you're involved in.

She finally made all her dreams come true and then she screamed (ah)
After achieving her dreams, she realized that it was not as perfect as she had thought it would be.

Oh no this ain't paradice
This is not paradise, this is not perfect.

He was a young boy in pursuit the money and fame
A young boy who longed for money and fame.

And he would do anything he could to kill the pain (ah)
He would do anything to get rid of the pain he felt.

When everybody knew your moves, they speak of your name
Everyone knows your personal information and mentions your name in conversations.

And oh all over the late night local news I heard him scream
He was in the news because of his actions and he screamed in frustration and anger.

I said the sun don't shine forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
The good times don't last forever.

And everything that glitters ain't gold (oh oh oh oh oh)
Things that appear beautiful and valuable may not always be that way.

I said love don't love forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
Love does not last forever.

And everything that's new gets old (rah)
Things that seem exciting and new will eventually lose their charm due to aging or monotony.

Sometimes we try to find the road to the riches
Sometimes we try to find ways to get rich.

Need road side assistance
Sometimes we need help to achieve our goals.

Blisters on my knees from begging for forgiveness
Referring to the pain and difficulties he faced while seeking forgiveness.

This ain't no dollars on my trees
He does not have money on trees which symbolizes that he's not rich and has to work for his money.

But knowledge on my feet cause I been climbing to the peak
He has been climbing to the top with hard work and acquiring knowledge on the way.

And running from the bull****
Trying to avoid unimportant and distracting situations.

I'm tired of playing the same song who told the DJ bring it back?
Referring to monotonous situations that repeat themselves.

Dead presidents bullet in Abraham Lincoln hat
Symbolizes violence within politics and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.

Staring at big poster I swear that he be winking back
Referring to the poster of the famous person that seems to be alive and well.

Cut school, sell crack
Referring to the selling of drugs instead of being in school.

Sorry I'm just thinking back
Apologizing for looking back at the past.

C-call me crazy I been called worse
Acknowledging the negative labels that he has been given.

It's like I have it all but what's it all worth (ha ha)
Although he seems to have everything, he wonders whether it's truly worth it or not.

I'm probably better in my afterlife
Referring to how life may be more fulfilling after death.

I should cherish life but this ain't paradice
Although he should appreciate his life, it is not perfect like paradise.

No this ain't paradice
Life is not paradise.

This ain't paradice
Continuation of the same message that life is not paradise.