Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September … Read Full Bio ↴Did you mean: Lil' Wayne
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.
Show Me What You Got
lil wayne Lyrics
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Lil Wayne Weezy F. Baby IS, the best rapper alive (Hit me, Haaa!)
GOOD MORNING NEW YORK!
GOOD AFTERNOON NEW ORLEANS!
GOOD NIGHT AMERICA!
(Hook)
Dough is what I got lil' mama,
Dough is what I got pretty lady
Dough is what I got Shawty
Dough is what I got baby
C'mon I'm, Paid, I'm Paid, I'm Paid, I'm Paid
(Verse 1)
Give a woman none (uh' uh')
I already gave my brother some
It's my sister's turn
Ain't it funny how the fish do birds
Wit ya boy, just relax like a fresh new perm
And the world in the barrel of the pistol turn
We get it how we live, Never Live and Learn
Gotta talk about the flow, 'cause you is concerned
Only Down South Rapper coulda been in da FIRM,
Or, Tha Commision, or a Wu Tang Nigga
Tried to tell ya I can kick it like Lu Kang Nigga
Got that Sub Zero Flow how you want me ma?
Nigga get over here like Scor-pi-on
And, When it comes down to this recordin',
Im must be LeBron James if he's Jordan
No!, I won rings for my performance,
I'm more of a Kobe Bryant of an artist
Same coach, same game been startin'
Same Triangle offense
I come through the lane like a dawgin'
Referee niggaz is lame, they call chargin'
I have no brain I'm Retarded
We all not the same I'm a Martian
You can be my Jane, I'm your Tarzan
I'm from the jungle where the snakes is all poison
I am Magnificent like Marcus
You might wanna fall back like August
I'm laced up Timbo whateva you call it
I hit niggaz in the head like Vonage
I am talking to no particular audience
But understand I am the guardian
And understand there won't be no guarding him
You will just get played like an accordion
I don't give a damn if she's bossy
I keep pussy runnin' like a faucet
She better catch like she Steve Largent
Because I'm “Wassup!” like Martin
(Bridge)
HAHAHA... Yeah, See I know yall talking about me and you don't like what you hear sometimes
But uhh, Umm, Since Im so bright Ima put tha spot light on you baby
(Hook 2)
Show me what ya bout lil daddy
I know you need to stop, stop hatin'
I know what ya not whodi
And that is Weezy baby
Blunts Up, Now BLAZE, BLAZE, BLAZE, BLAZE
(Work It!)
(Verse 2)
Yeah, tell the world take Six
Young dictionary make words make sense
Then, I make cents make dolla's
Make the skinny girl holla
Make that fat girl hungry
Make the ugly girls want me
But the Pretty girls on me,
Make the shy girls horny, make the fly girls corny
But On-ly for me, 'cause I prove that I A-M,
Holla back in tha mornin'
Hey, now holla back if you on shit
The CEO of the Moment
Bullshit, I don't condone it
Aw baby just hop on it
(Bridge 2)
You like that?...
I Know
Ma what up
hey hey hey
hey
(Hook 3)
Show me what you got lil mama
Show me what you got pretty lady
Show me what you got Shawty
Show me what you got baby
You rappers ain't Safe, Safe, Safe, Safe (AHH)
The lyrics of "Show Me What You Got" by Lil Wayne mainly contain his declaration that he is the best rapper alive, as he constantly refers to himself as the "best rapper alive." However, he doesn't stop at just boasting about his skills as a rapper; he also talks about his wealth and fame, which he attributes to his abilities. He dismisses those who criticize him, calling them haters and stating that he doesn't condone their "bullshit." He also mentions that he's from the "jungle" where the "snakes are all poison," a reference to his hometown of New Orleans, which is known for its dangerous environment.
The hook repeats the phrase "Dough is what I got" several times to explain his wealth and financial success. He describes himself as "Paid," meaning he has enough money to live a luxurious life. In the second verse, he talks about his talent for making words make sense and also claims that he can make any girl want him, from the pretty to the ugly, skinny, and shy girls.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a rap ego trip, with Lil Wayne boasting about his abilities as a rapper and his status as a wealthy, successful artist.
Line by Line Meaning
Lil Wayne Weezy F. Baby IS, the best rapper alive (Hit me, Haaa!)
Lil Wayne introduces himself as the best rapper alive.
GOOD MORNING NEW YORK!
Lil Wayne greets New York in the morning.
GOOD AFTERNOON NEW ORLEANS!
Lil Wayne greets New Orleans in the afternoon.
GOOD NIGHT AMERICA!
Lil Wayne says good night to America.
Dough is what I got lil' mama,
Lil Wayne has money and is referring to his girl affectionately as 'lil mama.'
Dough is what I got pretty lady
Lil Wayne has money and is calling a different girl 'pretty lady.'
Dough is what I got Shawty
Lil Wayne has money and is calling another girl 'Shawty.'
Dough is what I got baby
Lil Wayne has money and is calling another girl 'baby.'
C'mon I'm, Paid, I'm Paid, I'm Paid, I'm Paid
Lil Wayne emphasizes that he is paid multiple times.
Give a woman none (uh' uh')
Lil Wayne is not interested in giving any money or attention to a woman.
I already gave my brother some
Lil Wayne has already helped a male member of his family financially.
It's my sister's turn
Lil Wayne wants to help his sister next.
Ain't it funny how the fish do birds
Lil Wayne is making a metaphor about how unusual it is for fish to fly, similar to how odd his situation is.
Wit ya boy, just relax like a fresh new perm
Lil Wayne's presence is supposed to make people feel relaxed, like a newly permed hairstyle.
And the world in the barrel of the pistol turn
The world is a dangerous place filled with violence and guns.
We get it how we live, Never Live and Learn
Lil Wayne doesn't learn from his mistakes and continues to do things the way he wants to do them.
Gotta talk about the flow, 'cause you is concerned
Lil Wayne knows people are judging him based on his flow and wants to make it clear that he's great.
Only Down South Rapper coulda been in da FIRM,
Lil Wayne is a great rapper and would have succeeded no matter what group he joined, even The FIRM.
Or, Tha Commision, or a Wu Tang Nigga
Lil Wayne could have been a member of other legendary rap groups like Tha Commission or Wu Tang Clan.
Tried to tell ya I can kick it like Lu Kang Nigga
Lil Wayne can rap as well as the Mortal Kombat character Lu Kang.
Got that Sub Zero Flow how you want me ma?
Lil Wayne's rapping is cold like the Mortal Kombat character Sub Zero.
Nigga get over here like Scor-pi-on
Lil Wayne is making a Mortal Kombat reference and is telling people to come see him like the character Scorpio does with his spear.
And, When it comes down to this recordin',
Lil Wayne is great in the recording studio.
Im must be LeBron James if he's Jordan
Lil Wayne is like LeBron James if Michael Jordan is the standard.
No!, I won rings for my performance,
Lil Wayne has succeeded in his music career much like how LeBron James has succeeded in basketball.
I'm more of a Kobe Bryant of an artist
Lil Wayne's artistry is more like Kobe Bryant's holding his artist skills to the highest standard.
Same coach, same game been startin'
Lil Wayne has been great in the rap game for a long time, similar to how Kobe Bryant and Phil Jackson were together.
Same Triangle offense
Lil Wayne has been using the same successful methods throughout his career, like how the Lakers under Jackson used the triangle offense.
I come through the lane like a dawgin'
Lil Wayne is fearless in his career, like a dog going hard towards its objectives.
Referee niggaz is lame, they call chargin'
Lil Wayne doesn't agree with how referees call fouls in basketball games.
I have no brain I'm Retarded
Lil Wayne doesn't care about the opinions of others so much as to call himself 'retarded.'
We all not the same I'm a Martian
Lil Wayne feels he is different and stands out like an alien, a Martian.
You can be my Jane, I'm your Tarzan
Lil Wayne wants to be with a woman so bad that he is willing to be like Tarzan and surround himself with Jane.
I'm from the jungle where the snakes is all poison
Lil Wayne comes from a dangerous place with a lot of poisonous creatures.
I am Magnificent like Marcus
Lil Wayne is magnificent, like the famous basketball player Marcus Camby.
You might wanna fall back like August
Lil Wayne is warning people to back off, like taking a break in August, before they get hurt or have to face consequences.
I'm laced up Timbo whateva you call it
Lil Wayne is wearing Timberlands and wants to make it known, but also is referring to how he can't be defined by one particular style.
I hit niggaz in the head like Vonage
Lil Wayne knows how to make impactful content like the telecommunication company Vonage.
I am talking to no particular audience
Lil Wayne is talking specifically with himself and doesn't have a particular audience in mind.
But understand I am the guardian
Fans should know that Lil Wayne is the best in the rap game and is the guardian of this genre.
And understand there won't be no guarding him
Saying that no one can stand in his way, one can ever guard him in his path.
You will just get played like an accordion
Lil Wayne is warning people who try to mess with him that they will end up getting hurt or manipulated badly.
I don't give a damn if she's bossy
Lil Wayne doesn't care how bossy or demanding a woman is.
I keep pussy runnin' like a faucet
Lil Wayne is good at satisfying women and making them feel great. Hence they come back for more and show interest in him.
She better catch like she Steve Largent
Lil Wayne wants a woman to return the attention and interest he offers like how wide receiver Steve Largent was known for catching one-handed balls in the NFL.
Because I'm “Wassup!” like Martin
Lil Wayne is greeting people in his own way, like how the character Martin does.
Yeah, See I know yall talking about me and you don't like what you hear sometimes
Lil Wayne knows some people criticize him, but he doesn't really care about it.
But uhh, Umm, Since Im so bright Ima put tha spot light on you baby
Lil Wayne wants to make it clear that he is paying attention to his fan, and he will spotlight them as a token of appreciation, and he considers himself a beacon or the spotlight itself.
Show me what ya bout lil daddy
Lil Wayne is calling out a man and wants to know what he's about.
I know you need to stop, stop hatin'
Lil Wayne is tired of people constantly hating on him and wants it to end.
I know what ya not whodi
Lil Wayne knows what the other person isn't and therefore should stop acting otherwise.
And that is Weezy baby
Lil Wayne is the real 'Weezy Baby' that people should focus on.
You rappers ain't Safe, Safe, Safe, Safe (AHH)
Lil Wayne is threatening other rappers, saying they are not safe.
Yeah, tell the world take Six
Lil Wayne is feeling confident about himself and his talent and wants everyone to know.
Young dictionary make words make sense
Lil Wayne has a great vocabulary and knows how to put words together to make sense.
Then, I make cents make dolla's
Lil Wayne can convert his rapping skills into making money.
Make the skinny girl holla
Lil Wayne is good at satisfying women and making them feel great.
Make that fat girl hungry
Lil Wayne causes big girls to be hungry for more of himself and more attention from him.
Make the ugly girls want me
Lil Wayne knows how to attract unpopular or less attractive women.
But the Pretty girls on me,
Lil Wayne is the most popular with pretty girls who want them.
Make the shy girls horny, make the fly girls corny
Lil Wayne is able to draw attention and emotions out of girls who are usually shy or reserved.
But On-ly for me, 'cause I prove that I A-M,
Lil Wayne is doing something different and that's what makes him stand out from everybody else. He demonstrates how he is on his songs.
Holla back in tha mornin'
Lil Wayne wants people to call him back in the morning and continue the relationship with him.
Hey, now holla back if you on shit
Lil Wayne wants people to call him back only if they're serious and not wasting his time.
The CEO of the Moment
Lil Wayne is the top rapper and artist in the music industry at the time.
Bullshit, I don't condone it
Lil Wayne doesn't like people putting up with rubbish or allowing it, and he also refuses to join in or support anyone that does.
Aw baby just hop on it
Lil Wayne thinks you should give in to him like hopping on a ride, and he can take care of your needs.
Writer(s): Christopher Marsh Lindsey, Troy Verges, Aimee Mayo, Hillary Lee Lindsey
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arthurqampi3239
"I'm more Kobe Bryant of an artist." RIP Kobe 😭😭
@HipHopScenedaily
Arthur Qampi so true too
@Skeeterjo
Broooo 5 months ago????😔😪
@ehwilliamz
I want rings with my performance!!!!!! 🔥🔥🔥
@Picmanreborn
World ain't been right since he left
@zelloguy
@@ehwilliamz *I won rings with my performance
@reeseevan8187
I heard this freestyle made Jayz rethink his whole music career 😂
@flexonnembixthh7679
dat jus tell you who da goat is🤷🏾♂️ weezy goin be fa ever da goat
@TheRealNeil-kc7si
@@flexonnembixthh7679 yeah, no. Wayne is not the goat 😂
@melvinprince93
Lol who ???