Drop the World
Lil Wayne
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I got ice in my veins, blood in my eyes Hate in my heart, love in my mind I seen nights full of pain, days are the same You keep the sunshine, save me the rain I search but never find, hurt but never cry I work and forever try, but I'm cursed, so never mind And it's worse, but better times seem further and beyond The top gets higher the more that I climb The spot gets smaller, and I get bigger Tryna get into where I fit in, no room for a nigga But soon for a nigga it be on, mu'fucka' Cause all the bullshit, it made me strong, mu'fucka' Pick the world up and I'm a drop it on your fuckin' head, yeah Bitch, I'm a pick the world up and I'm a drop it on your fuckin' head And I could die now, rebirth motherfucker Hop up in my spaceship and leave Earth, motherfucker I'm gone Motherfucker, I'm gone Uh, I know what they don't wanna tell you Just hope you're heaven-sent, and you're hell-proof I-I walk up in the world and cut the lights off And confidence is a stain they can't wipe off Huh, my word is my pride But wisdom is bleak, and that's a word from the wise Served to survive, murdered and bribed And when it got too heavy I put my burdens aside So I could pick the world up And drop it on yo fuckin' head, haha Bitch, I'm a pick the world up And I'm a drop it on your fuckin' head, yeah And I could die now, rebirth motherfucker Hop up in my spaceship and leave Earth, motherfucker I'm gone Motherfucker, I'm gone (I'm gone) It hurts, but I never show, This pain you'll never know If only you could see just how lonely and how cold And frostbit I've become, my back's against the wall When push come to shove, I just stand up and scream "F*ck 'em all" Man, it feels like these walls are closing in This roof is caving in, up its time to raise it then Your days are numbered like pages in My book of rhymes, got 'em crooked, boy This crooked mind of mine got 'em all Shook and scared to look in my eyes I stole that fuckin' clock, I took the time and I Came up from behind And pretty much snuck up And butt-fucked this game up Better be careful when you bring my name up F*ck this fame, that ain't what I came to claim but the game Ain't gonna be the same on the day that I leave it But I swear one way or another I'm a make these fuckin' haters believe it I swear to God, won't spare the rod I'm a man of my word, so your fuckin' heads better nod Or I'm a f*ck around in this bitch and roast everybody! Sleep on me, that pillow is where your head'll lie Permanently, bitch, it's beddy-bye This world is my Easter egg, yeah! prepare to die My head is swole, my confidence is up This stage is my pedestal I'm unstoppable, incredible Hope you're trapped in my medicine ball I could run circles around you so fast your fuckin' head'll spin, dawg I'll split your cabbage and lettuce and olives I'll fuckin' Pick the world up and I'm a drop it on your fuckin' head Bitch, I'm a pick the world up and I'm a drop it on your fuckin' head And I could die now, Rebirth motherfucker Hop up in my spaceship and leave Earth, motherfucker I'm gone Motherfucker, I'm gone (I'm gone)
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Written by: Dwayne Carter, Chauncey Hollis, Marshall B Mathers, Luis Edgardo Resto, Mike Strange, Jesse Woodard
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., ME GUSTA MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Drop the World" is a single off Lil Wayne's seventh studio album, "Rebirth," which was released on February 2, 2010.
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CollaborationThe song features Eminem – an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer, known as one of the greatest rappers of all time. This marked a notable collaboration between the two significant rap figures.
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Commercial SuccessFollowing its release, "Drop the World" peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It also found success in various international music charts.
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Video RecognitionThe official music video for "Drop the World" won the award for Best Rap Video at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Platinum StatusThe song was certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying sales of over five million copies in the US alone.
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Popular LyricOne of the most known lyrics of the song, "Life is a beach I’m just playing in the sand," shows Wayne's unique and creative word usage in his raps.
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Rock InfluenceThe track shows elements of Wayne's exploration of the rock genre, a diversion from his traditional hip-hop style that characterizes most of his work.
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ReceptionDespite mixed reviews from music critics, the song became a fan-favorite due to its intense and passionate lyrics delivered powerfully by both Lil Wayne and Eminem.
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Video PopularityAs of 2022, the official music video for "Drop the World" on YouTube has over 270 million views, highlighting its enduring popularity.
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Live PerformanceLil Wayne and Eminem performed "Drop the World" and "No Love" at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010. This marked a significant moment in hip-hop performance in the mainstream music industry awards.
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