President
lil wayne Lyrics

Carter are you prepared to take the constitutional oath?
The singer asks if Carter is ready to take the constitutional oath.

I am
Carter affirms his readiness to take the constitutional oath.

President Carter, pres-President Carter, President Carter, pres-President Carter.
The singer repeats the name 'President Carter' multiple times in a rhythmical tone.

Sitting on the world, I got life in my hand
The artist suggests he is in a position of power, and has control over his life and destiny.

So these days I try to think twice when I can
The artist implies that he tries to make better decisions in order to protect his power and status.

Money on my mind as god as my witness
The singer declares that he is focused on money, and swears to it with the power of God.

Love don't live here and it don't even visit
The singer suggests that love is absent from his life or environment.

I do this for my uptown politicians
The artist suggests that he is doing something for his political allies or associates in his neighborhood.

Walked in the kitchen and found a pot to piss in
The artist is using crude language to convey his resilience and resourcefulness.

Niggas ain't satisfied until their mama missin'
The artist implies that some people are never satisfied with what they have until they lose something they love.

Niggas ain't satisfied until their mama miss 'em
The singer reiterates that people often regret their actions or take things for granted after losing them.

Uh, I'm a monster, exorcisms
The artist claims that he is a monster and can perform exorcisms, suggesting his intimidating persona and spiritual prowess.

Tote tools like mechanics, mechanisms
The singer carries weapons like a mechanic carries tools, emphasizing his preparedness and skill.

Uh, Detrimental on any instrumental
The singer implies that he can negatively impact any beat or instrumental with his skills or message.

I say you rappers sweet I pay the incidentals
The singer suggests that he is better than other rappers and can financially compensate for other expenses.

I'm beneficial, I've been official
The artist implies that he is advantageous and has been successful or official in his business or industry.

I say you rappers sweet, tiramisu
The artist continues to critique other rappers, comparing them to a dessert.

Haha, I like my short cake shorter
The singer makes a joke about his craving for shorter women or shortcut solutions.

Ain't no mother fucker harder than
The singer suggests that he is the hardest or most intimidating person.

Nobody gives you a chance, you gotta take chances
The artist implies that people must take risks or seize opportunities in order to succeed.

Your family tree, I will break branches
The artist threatens to harm someone's family lineage or legacy.

Cause I don't give a fuck, I put the ass in assassin
The artist implies that he is not afraid and can be ruthless, linking himself to an assassin character.

Smoke you like a blunt then it's ashes to ashes
The singer implies that he can destroy someone or something with ease, likening it to smoking a blunt and reducing it to ashes.

The future is born, put the past in the casket
The artist suggests that it's time to move on from the past and embrace the future.

If real shit is dead then nigga I'm a bastard
The singer implies that he is someone who embodies realness in a world where it is scarce or nonexistent.

Uh, appetite for disaster
The singer acknowledges his inclination or attraction towards catastrophic or dangerous situations.

I want a full plate then another plate after
The singer implies that he is motivated or hungry for success and wants more and more.

Uh, yesterday just died
The artist suggests that the prior day is now over or done, emphasizing the fleeting nature of time or success.

Tomorrow never cried, the days of our lives
The artist references a popular soap opera to convey the inevitability and continuing nature of time or success.

When shit get deep I'm never afraid to dive
The singer suggests that he is brave and willing to tackle challenges, particularly when things get intense or complicated.

Let the money pile up and tell 'em buried alive
The singer is prioritizing money and suggests that it's worth it to accumulate a lot of it, even if it means being isolated and alone.

Ask who the fuck want it, I bring it to your doorbell
The artist challenges his enemies or competition, suggesting that he can bring the fight to them at their doorstep.

Have niggas in ya yard like a yard sale
The artist implies that he can bring a lot of people or trouble to someone's home, suggesting a dangerous or chaotic scenario.

Smoking weed, getting head in the oval office
The artist references a sexual act and smoking weed in the highest office of the land, further emphasizing his defiance and rule-breaking attitude.

I changed the stars on the flag into crosses
The singer suggests that he has altered the meaning or symbolism of his country's flag or culture, further emphasizing his rebelliousness.

Amen
The artist ends a prayer.

So now
The singer transitions to another part of the song or message.

Instead of pledge we pray
The singer suggests that instead of a pledge of allegiance, they engage in prayer.

Ya dead to me, brown grass nigga
The singer suggests that someone or something is no longer valuable or appreciated in his eyes, calling them a derogatory term.

I just stand still and let the ground pass nigga
The artist suggests that he is unfazed and unbothered by the movements or actions of others, further emphasizing his self-importance.

Bullshit for lunch, brown bag nigga
The artist makes a crude joke about eating BS for lunch, using a brown bag to emphasize its mundanity or low value.

Realitys a bitch and I'm a dance with her
The singer suggests that he can handle or contend with the harshness of reality, and perhaps even enjoy it or thrive in it.

140 pounds, 5'6 from the ground
The singer provides physical descriptors of himself, perhaps to emphasize his humble beginnings or underdog status.

Bitch I'm in the building you ain't even in the lounge
The artist suggests that he is more established or accomplished than his opposition, placing himself in a higher echelon or venue.

I tried to fuck the world and couldn't even get aroused
The artist uses a crude metaphor to suggest that they failed in a grand endeavor or scheme, despite their confidence or bravado.

I ain't looking for the beef but I ain't seen it in a while
The artist implies that they are not interested in starting conflicts or drama, but they haven't encountered it in a while and may be ready for it.

Uh, and we all want world peace
The singer acknowledges the universal desire for peace and harmony.

Murder show, I give your ass good seats
The artist uses a violent metaphor to suggest that they can cause harm or destruction, and will provide a front-row seat to it.

Shit, I'm much more than a good speech
The singer suggests that they are more than just empty words or rhetoric, and have real substance or action behind them.

Gorillas in suits
The singer uses a metaphor to describe powerful or influential people who wear formal attire.

The holy war, the spiritual troops
The singer references a religious or spiritual conflict, highlighting the potential stakes or motivations of their enemies or struggles.

Fighting over the mythical truth
The artist suggests that their enemies or conflicts are centered around beliefs or ideas that may not have tangible proof or objective validity.

Drowning in the political soup
The artist describes a chaotic, confusing environment where political maneuvering or posturing is rampant and overwhelming.

They shoot missiles and nukes
The singer describes the use of powerful, destructive weapons in war or conflict.

Taking out such a pivotal group
The singer suggests that a critical or important group has been targeted or eliminated, perhaps referring to his own allies or community.

The body count is the physical proof
The artist suggests that the number of casualties or deaths is the undeniable evidence of the severity or impact of the conflict.

And they thought drugs were killing the youth (ha, ha, ha, ha)
The artist makes a sarcastic joke about how people prioritize or demonize certain issues or problems, despite more pressing or destructive issues at hand.

Thank you, Thank you all
The artist thanks their audience or listeners for their attention or support.

I am president Carter
The singer reiterates their identity as President Carter, perhaps emphasizing their power or legitimacy.