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What what what
What what what
What what what
Listen, listen
When, I come through, bustin'
Everybody on, the block be, runnin'
Weezy Wayne, Hot Boy, I, be, thuggin'
Got, them, things, ten a ki, hustlin'
Catch me at the shop, I will, be, there
And my prices stay low, I keep, it, there
And if you want it raw, I got, it, right, here
And if you want war, I am, your, nightmare
This is all I know, it's bang bang
I hustle and slang slang
My block, I hang hang
Who am I? Lil' Wayne, man
I represent CMB
My sell is ten a ki
I usually get in beef
Was taught that it's him or me
I pop head-bustas quick
I rock here for my brick
I chop that, Dominic's
My shop here by the vic's
I always, thug in black
And always, bustin' gats
Your girly's, fuckin' back
Now how you, lovin' that

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Listen, listen
I give it to 'em how they ask me
Raw and nasty
The AK, I pack it
Believe I'm 'bout that action
Slash a buster like a fraction
I'm on that yolla
Standin' on the corner with one sleeve over my shoulder
Ride on your block, I see a dozen of weak jerks
Now it's time for your momma ta order a dozen of t-shirts
For only half-a brick
I'll blast the fifth
And I ain't gon' stop shootin' 'til I jam tha clip
Yeah, I'm a small creeper, what
But it's about ta get ugly
Y'all better call people up
I'm about ta start shovin' my sawed-off between your guts
Wayne 'bout ta ball people up
Y'all better duck
When it get real, they hide from me
But, all them busters 'bout ta get killed, I'm tired of it
Man, I'm thuggin' 'til tha day I, I die, cousin
Weezy Wee, let 'em burn, bring the fire truck in

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Nigga, let it be known
I'll come blow up your home
Take a few blunts to tha dome
And, show up alone
Just me and my, flame-torch
Wayne start, danger
Walked with my head down like a stranger, and banged ya
Burnin' off that Hennesy
Some of y'all be feminine
Bounce in with a twitch
Leave 'em crawlin' out a ditch
God damn, son of a shh! Don't speak
I cocked that, and let it go, tssss! Give 'em heat
Your cheese, I got, ta, get, paid
I'm goin' all out, no matter what, it, takes
I, was, raised, up on, that, paper
Kill-for-the-scrill was, in, my, nature
Tote M1's and keep, the, block hot
Sell raw coke to keep, my, Glock, hot
Never add taxes to, my, price, man
And if a boy play, I ride, at, night, man
What

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Hot Boys wodie, respect us
Representin' Cash-Money Records
It's warfare, you betta, vest up
But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up

Uh, uh, uh
Say Lil' Weezy
You did this one here, ya heard me
They ain't gon' never get weared out from this one
It's like they said, boy
In the year 2000, it's all about Wayne
It's your throne, man, run that thing




17th ward to tha 3rd ward downtown
Do that there

Overall Meaning

In "Respect Us," Lil Wayne raps about his life as a drug dealer and gangster on the streets of New Orleans. He emphasizes his tough demeanor and his willingness to do whatever it takes to make a profit and protect himself. He boasts about his prices, his access to drugs, and his ability to quickly eliminate anyone who gets in his way.


In the first verse, Lil Wayne establishes his reputation as a dealer and thug who is feared on the streets. He brags about his access to drugs and his ability to sell them for a low price. He warns that he is ready for war and that anyone who tries to stop him will face his wrath. In the chorus, he demands respect from his listeners, representing the Cash Money Records label and asserting that he is the one to beat.


In the second verse, Lil Wayne becomes even more confrontational, rapping about how he will destroy anyone who crosses him. He raps about his love for violence and his willingness to use his gun to settle disputes. He emphasizes that he is in the game for the money and that he will do whatever it takes to get ahead. Overall, "Respect Us" is an aggressive and boastful song that showcases Lil Wayne's talent as a rapper and his credibility as a hardened street criminal.


Line by Line Meaning

What what what
Expressing confusion or disbelief


Listen, listen
Pay attention to what I'm about to say


When, I come through, bustin'
When I arrive, causing trouble or chaos


Everybody on, the block be, runnin'
Everyone in the neighborhood is scared and running away


Weezy Wayne, Hot Boy, I, be, thuggin'
I, Lil Wayne, am a dangerous and violent person


Got, them, things, ten a ki, hustlin'
I have illegal products and I'm making money from selling them


Catch me at the shop, I will, be, there
You can find me at the store


And my prices stay low, I keep, it, there
I always have low prices for my products


And if you want it raw, I got, it, right, here
If you want the uncut version, I have it available


And if you want war, I am, your, nightmare
If you're looking for a fight, I am your worst enemy


This is all I know, it's bang bang
Violence and conflict are all I understand


I hustle and slang slang
I work hard and sell illegal drugs


My block, I hang hang
I spend most of my time in my neighborhood


Who am I? Lil' Wayne, man
I am Lil Wayne


I represent CMB
I am a member of the Cash Money Billionaires


My sell is ten a ki
I sell my products for a high price


I usually get in beef
I often find myself in fights or arguments


Was taught that it's him or me
I learned that I have to prioritize myself over others


I pop head-bustas quick
I shoot people in the head without hesitation


I rock here for my brick
I trade or sell drugs for my own benefit


I chop that, Dominic's
I divide and sell drugs from a specific location


My shop here by the vic's
I operate my drug business near a specific place


I always, thug in black
I always dress in dark or gangster-like clothing


And always, bustin' gats
And always carrying and using guns


Your girly's, fuckin' back
Your girlfriend is cheating on you with me


Now how you, lovin' that
How do you feel about that?


Hot Boys wodie, respect us
The Hot Boys crew demands respect


Representin' Cash-Money Records
We are representing the Cash Money record label


It's warfare, you betta, vest up
It's a dangerous and violent environment, so protect yourself


But if you ain't scared, then throw your sets up
If you're not afraid, show your loyalty to our crew


I give it to 'em how they ask me
I provide what people want or request


Raw and nasty
Without any filters or restrictions


The AK, I pack it
I carry and use an AK-47


Believe I'm 'bout that action
Believe that I'm ready for any violent situation


Slash a buster like a fraction
Attack a weak person easily


I'm on that yolla
I'm under the influence of drugs


Standin' on the corner with one sleeve over my shoulder
Looking tough and intimidating on the street corner


Ride on your block, I see a dozen of weak jerks
When I visit your neighborhood, I see many weak and cowardly people


Now it's time for your momma ta order a dozen of t-shirts
These weak people will need to buy t-shirts after I intimidate them


For only half-a brick
They will need to pay a small price


I'll blast the fifth
I will shoot them with my weapon


And I ain't gon' stop shootin' 'til I jam tha clip
I will keep shooting until my gun runs out of bullets


Yeah, I'm a small creeper, what
I may appear harmless, but don't underestimate me


But it's about ta get ugly
But things are about to turn violent


Y'all better call people up
You better gather reinforcements


I'm about ta start shovin' my sawed-off between your guts
I will attack and harm you with my sawed-off shotgun


Wayne 'bout ta ball people up
I'm about to defeat and dominate my enemies


Y'all better duck
You better take cover and protect yourself


When it get real, they hide from me
When situations become dangerous, people try to avoid me


But, all them busters 'bout ta get killed, I'm tired of it
But I'm tired of these weak people and they will soon face the consequences


Man, I'm thuggin' 'til tha day I, I die, cousin
I will live a life of crime and violence until the day I die


Weezy Wee, let 'em burn, bring the fire truck in
Let this chaotic situation continue, it's like a fire that can't be put out


Nigga, let it be known
I want everyone to understand


I'll come blow up your home
I will destroy your house with explosives


Take a few blunts to tha dome
Smoke some marijuana


And, show up alone
I will arrive by myself


Just me and my, flame-torch
Just me and my weapon


Wayne start, danger
My presence brings danger and violence


Walked with my head down like a stranger, and banged ya
I approached you silently and then attacked you


Burnin' off that Hennesy
Consuming alcohol excessively


Some of y'all be feminine
Some of you are weak or lack masculinity


Bounce in with a twitch
Arrive with a noticeable and exaggerated movement


Leave 'em crawlin' out a ditch
Leave them injured and struggling for survival


God damn, son of a shh! Don't speak
Wow, don't say anything offensive


I cocked that, and let it go, tssss! Give 'em heat
I loaded my gun and shot it, providing intense violence


Your cheese, I got, ta, get, paid
I will collect the money you owe me


I'm goin' all out, no matter what, it, takes
I will do whatever it takes, no matter the consequences


I, was, raised, up on, that, paper
I was taught to prioritize making money


Kill-for-the-scrill was, in, my, nature
I have a natural inclination towards violence and criminal activity


Tote M1's and keep, the, block hot
I carry around powerful weapons and maintain a dangerous environment in the neighborhood


Sell raw coke to keep, my, Glock, hot
I sell uncut cocaine to make money to maintain my firearms


Never add taxes to, my, price, man
I don't increase the price of my products


And if a boy play, I ride, at, night, man
If someone tries to challenge me, I will retaliate during the night


Uh, uh, uh
Expression of agreement or affirmation


Say Lil' Weezy
Addressing Lil Wayne


You did this one here, ya heard me
You did a great job with this song


They ain't gon' never get weared out from this one
People will never get tired of this song


It's like they said, boy
Just like people predicted


In the year 2000, it's all about Wayne
Lil Wayne is the most important artist in the year 2000


It's your throne, man, run that thing
Take control and dominate the music industry


17th ward to tha 3rd ward downtown
Referring to different neighborhoods in a city


Do that there
Continue with the same energy and aggression




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN WILLIAMS, BYRON O. THOMAS, DWAYNE CARTER

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