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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.
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She was a young girl in pursuit of gore and fame
Mula bab'
She was a young girl in pursuit
Of glory and pain
She would do anything
When everybody knew your move
And the games you play
She finally made all her dreams come true
And then she screamed
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
He was a young boy in pursuit the money and fame
And he would do anything he could to kill the pain (ah)
When everybody knew your moves, they speak of your name
And oh all over the late night local news I heard him scream
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
I said the sun don't shine forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
And everything that glitters ain't gold
I said love don't love forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
And everything that's new gets old
Sometimes we try to find the road to the riches
Need road side assistance
Blisters on my knees from begging for forgiveness
Ain't no dollars on my trees
And mileage on my feet 'cause I been climbing to the peek
And running from the bullshit
I'm tired of playing the same song who told the D-J bring it back?
Dead presidents bullet in Abraham Lincoln hat
Staring at big poster I swear that he be winking back
Cut school, sell crack
Sorry I'm just thinking back
C-call me crazy I been called worse
It's like I have it all
But what's it all worth (ha ha)
I'm probably better in my afterlife
I should cherish life but this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice
Oh no this ain't paradice (oh oh oh oh oh)
This ain't paradice
No this ain't paradice
This ain't paradice
The song Paradice tells the story of two young people, a girl and a boy, both in pursuit of money and fame, and ultimately coming to the realization that their dreams did not lead them to paradise but rather to a place of pain and suffering. The girl "would do anything she could to feel the flame" of fame, and when she achieved it, she found it wasn't what she thought it would be. Similarly, the boy "would do anything he could to kill the pain" of poverty and longing for wealth, but found that the price he paid for his success was too high.
The chorus repeats the line "Oh no this ain't paradice" several times, emphasizing the disappointment and disillusionment the characters feel. Lil Wayne contrasts the pursuit of wealth and fame with the true value of love and life, singing "love don't love forever" and "everything that's new gets old." He acknowledges the struggles he's faced on his own journey, including begging for forgiveness and running from the "bullshit," but ultimately concludes that this life isn't paradise.
The lyrics of Paradice are powerful and poignant, as they address the common theme of the true meaning of success and happiness. The song is a reflection on the struggles faced by those in pursuit of fame and fortune, and the great price that comes with it. Lil Wayne's message is a reminder that life isn't always perfect, and that true contentment can't be found in material possessions.
Line by Line Meaning
Mula baby
Money, the root of all that's evil
She was a young girl in pursuit of gore and fame
She was a naive girl seeking glory and pain
She would do anything she could to feel the flame
She was willing to do anything to feel alive
When everybody knew your move And the games you play
When everyone knows your every move and your motives
She finally made all her dreams come true And then she screamed
She achieved success but found it wasn't what she'd dreamed
He was a young boy in pursuit the money and fame
He was a boy chasing riches and fame
And he would do anything he could to kill the pain (ah)
He would do anything to numb his emotional pain
When everybody knew your moves, they speak of your name
When everyone knows you and talks about you
And oh all over the late night local news I heard him scream
He was screaming from the pain and scrutiny
I said the sun don't shine forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
Everything eventually ends
And everything that glitters ain't gold
Not everything that seems valuable is truly so
I said love don't love forever (oh oh oh oh oh)
Love isn't always everlasting
And everything that's new gets old
Everything ages and loses its novelty
Sometimes we try to find the road to the riches
We all seek wealth in different ways
Need road side assistance
We may need help along the way
Blisters on my knees from begging for forgiveness
I've been begging for absolution, it's been tough
Ain't no dollars on my trees
I have no money left to my name
And mileage on my feet 'cause I been climbing to the peek
I've come a long way and it's taken a toll on me
And running from the bullshit
I'm trying to avoid the negativity
I'm tired of playing the same song who told the D-J bring it back?
I'm exhausted of repeating myself, why won't the DJ play something new?
Dead presidents bullet in Abraham Lincoln hat Staring at big poster I swear that he be winking back Cut school, sell crack Sorry I'm just thinking back
Reflecting on my past, I've done some regrettable things
C-call me crazy I been called worse It's like I have it all But what's it all worth (ha ha) I'm probably better in my afterlife I should cherish life but this ain't paradice
I know people think I'm crazy, but I have everything and still feel empty. Maybe I'll find happiness in the afterlife, but for now, this life isn't paradise.
Oh no this ain't paradice
This life isn't utopia
No this ain't paradice
This life isn't perfect
This ain't paradice
This isn't the perfect life
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ANDRE LYON, MARCELLO ANTONIO VALENZANO, EDDIE MONTILLA
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