John

Lil Wayne

About John

"John" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, and the second single from his album Tha Carter IV. The song features rapper Rick Ross, and it peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. "John" was released on March 24, 2011, on iTunes. The song uses the hook from Rick Ross' song "I'm Not a Star" from his album Teflon Don. The song title is a reference to English musician John Lennon. Lil Wayne performed the song at 2011's MTV Video Music Awards to the riff of Black Sabbath song, Iron Man.  


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Yeah uh, fo' fo' bulldog, my mothafucking pet
I point it at you and tell that motherfucker fetch
I'm fucking her good, she got her legs on my neck
I get pussy, mouth and ass, call that bitch triple threat
When I was in jail she let me call her collect
But if she get greedy, I'ma starve her to death
Top down, it's upset
Been fucking the world and nigga and I ain't cum yet!
You f*ck with me wrong, I knock your head off your neck
The flight too long, I got a bed on the jet
The guns are drawn and I ain't talking 'bout a sketch
I pay these niggas with a reality check
Prepared for the worst but still praying for the best
This game is a bitch I got my hand up her dress
The money don't sleep so Weezy can't rest
An AK47 is my fucking address, huh

I'm not a star
Somebody lied I got a chopper in the car (huh)
I got a chopper in the car (huh)
I got a chopper in the car

Load up the choppers like it's December thirty first
Roll up and cock it and hit them niggas where it hurts
If I die today, remember me like John Lennon
Buried in Louis, I'm talking all brown linen, huh

Big black nigga, and an icy watch
Shoes on the coupe, bitch I got a Nike shop
Counts the profits you could bring 'em in a Nike box
Grinding in my Jordan's kick 'em off they might high, swish!
I'm swimming in the yellow bitch, boss
In the red nine eleven looking devilish
Red beam make a bitch nigga sit down
Thought it were bullet proof 'till he got hit the fifth time
Drop Palmolive in a nigga dope
Make it come back even harder than before
Baby I'm the only one that paid your car notes
Well connected, got killers off in Chicago

I'm not a star, somebody lied I got a chopper in the car (huh)
I got a chopper in the car (huh)
I got a chopper in the car

Load up the choppers like it's December thirty first
Roll up and cock it and hit them niggas where it hurts
If I die today, remember me like John Lennon
Buried in Louis, I'm talking all brown linen, huh

Talk stupid get ya head popped
I got that Esther
Bitch I'm Red Foxx, big B's, Red Sox
I get money to kill time, dead clocks
Your fucking with a nigga who don't give a f*ck
Empty the clip than roll a window up
Pussy niggas sweet, you niggas Cinnabon
I'm in a red bitch, she said she finna cum
Two hundred thou' on a chain, I don't need a piece
That banana clip, let Chiquita speak
Dark shades, Eazy E
Five letters, YMCMB
Bitch ass nigga, pussy ass nigga
I see ya looking, with ya looking ass nigga
You know the rules, kill 'em all and keep moving
If I died today it'd be a holiday

I'm not a star, somebody lied I got a chopper in the car
So don't make it come alive
Rip yo ass apart than I put myself together
YMCMB, double M, we rich forever (huh)
The bigger the bullet the more that bitch gon' bang
Red on the wall, Basquiat when I paint
Red Lamborghini till I gave it to my bitch
My first home invasion, poppy gave me forty bricks
Son of a bitch, than I made a great escape
Ain't it funny momma, only son be baking cakes
Pull up in the sleigh, hop out like I'm Santa Claus
Niggas gather 'round, got gifts for each and all of y'all
Take it home and let it bubble that's the double up
If you get in trouble that just mean you fucking up
It's a cold world I need a bird to cuddle up
I call the plays, mothafucker huddle up

I'm not a star, somebody lied
I got a chopper in the car, yeah

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, ERIK ORTIZ, KEVIN CROWE, WILLIAM ROBERTS, JAMAL JONES, CHRISTIAN WARD, ROB HOLLADAY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"John" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, from his ninth studio album, "Tha Carter IV", released in 2011.
Collaboration Info
This track features another well-known American rapper, Rick Ross. The two artists have worked together on several songs over the years.
Title Interpretation
The song is also commonly known as "If I Die Today", which is the opening line of the chorus and a repeating phrase throughout the song.
Production Details
"John" was produced by Polow da Don and Rob Holladay. Its hard-hitting beats and raw instrumental make it a standout in Wayne's discography.
Music Video
Directed by Colin Tilley, the music video for "John" was officially released on May 12, 2011. It has a dark theme with a horror movie vibe, featuring Lil Wayne and Rick Ross rapping interspersed with scenes of horror and suspense.
Chart Performance
Despite receiving mixed reviews from music critics, "John" performed well on the music charts. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Lyric Reference
The song's title, "John," is a reference to John Gotti, an infamous crime boss from the Gambino family. This echoes the heavy crime and gangster references throughout the song’s lyrics.
Sample Use
"John" prominently samples Rick Ross's song "I'm Not a Star" from his fourth studio album "Teflon Don", which also features Lil Wayne. The instrumental and chorus are nearly identical, but with different verses from both rappers.
Style of Rap
This song is often hailed as an example of "gangsta rap" due to its aggressive lyrics and heavy use of explicit content, focusing on themes of crime, violence, and life on the streets.
Cover Versions
Various artists, such as rapper Meek Mill, have released freestyle versions or have sampled 'John' in their songs, a testament to its impact in the genre.

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