Tha Block Is Hot
Up to Me
Lil Wayne
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
37
End
243
Internal
65
Multi
210
Slant
16
Chain
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[Verse 2]
Alright✦ I know it, see I got a child
I know I'm young, but when you left dawg, thangs got wild
I know you probably sayin 'damn, you raisin✦ children now?'
But it's all gravy✦ I'm with Baby✦ makin✦ millions now
So I still smile
I'm takin✦ care ya wife brah
Ain't nothin✦ changed, if I still come home late at night she fuss
But it's still the ol' same ol', same ol'
Thangs go, up and down like rainbows, we maintain though
So you know who payin the bills now, ah hah
Still flossin, give my audience the chills, ah hah
I got all my game from you, nigga✦ I ain't gon' lie
But I'm still thuggin nigga,✦ playa you think I ain't gon' ride?
But Slim and B done slowed✦ me done and brought the talent out me
Yeah Slim and B done showed✦ me 'round, Hummers and Jags around✦ me
And I ain't goin' no where, that nigga✦ stuck wit' me
And make you and my people happy,✦ man it's up to me
[Chorus: Turk & (Lil Wayne)]
It's up to you, Wayne, (I know) nigga,✦ stay up and keep it real
It's all on you, man, my nigga,✦ I know how you feel
Just be strong, cause everythang✦ gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
I know it's hard tryna✦ make it but it's gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
It's up to you, Wayne, (I know) nigga,✦ stay up and keep it real
It's all on you, man, my nigga,✦ I know how you feel
Just be strong, cause everythang✦ gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
I know it's hard tryna✦ make it but it's gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
[Verse 3]
I know you know I'm thinkin' 'bout ya, you be on my mind
I know ya see me everytime,✦ watchin yo' lil boy shine
And I know that ya see I put out my own CD
And picture this, your little boy even✦ on TV
But I swear it's off the heezy,✦ Weezy✦
Say it's cool, you can believe me, I like how they treat me
I'm doin' what ya say, don't let a nigga✦ try me
And I don't let a fine, pretty✦ broad get by me
Don't let nothin'✦ pull me off track from my hobby✦
Oh yeah, and I don't leave my room sloppy✦
But the same thang make ya laugh, make ya cry
And everybody that ya love it's like they have to die
I pray to the Lord everyday and ask him why
And ask him to bless your soul everytime✦ I pass by
I know he doin' it, and leavin✦ all the love to me
And I'mma✦ prove it, and show ya daddy,✦ it's up to me
[Chorus: Turk & (Lil Wayne)]
It's up to you, Wayne, (I know) nigga,✦ stay up and keep it real
It's all on you, man, my nigga,✦ I know how you feel
Just be strong, cause everythang✦ gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
I know it's hard tryna✦ make it but it's gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
It's up to you, Wayne, (I know) nigga,✦ stay up and keep it real
It's all on you, man, my nigga,✦ I know how you feel
Just be strong, cause everythang✦ gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
I know it's hard tryna✦ make it but it's gon' be alright✦ (Alright✦ Dog)
[Outro: Lil Wayne & Turk]
Look, Rabbit...nigga love you bruh
I mean it's up to me man
Just watch over me
And it's gon' be all gravy✦ man
Slim and B, treat me all good
Everythang✦ else be all good (Alright✦ dog)
Love you dog...
Rest in peace ya heard me
I'll be there, in the future✦
([Turk] Outro)✦
Handle your business big dog....Fa✦ sho'!
Technical Breakdown
8.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm10.0
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control7.5
Performance and control
Computed Score8.41
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
Wayne demonstrates high-level persona management and internal pacing, effectively balancing the weight of his responsibilities with his burgeoning commercial success through nuanced, conversational flows.
A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Conversational cadenceMultisyllabic enjambmentPersona-driven narrativeInternal rhyme clustersDirect address monologue
Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a flexible AABB/CC scheme that is heavily augmented by internal, rhythmically placed assonance, specifically prioritizing multi-syllabic endings like 'millions now', 'still smile', and 'talent out me' to sustain momentum.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"it's all gravy I'm with Baby makin millions now"
① The situation is favorable or 'all good' (colloquial 'gravy').② A direct reference to his affiliation with Birdman (Baby), the Cash Money label head.
"Thangs go, up and down like rainbows"
① A simile describing the fluctuating highs and lows of his life and career.② A reference to the visual arc and inevitable instability of temporary success.
"man it's up to me"
① It is his responsibility to succeed and provide for those mentioned.② A thematic tie-in to the song title 'Up to Me', reinforcing the weight of his maturation.
Effective use of conversational pacing that bridges personal narrative with commercial brag-rap
Strong command over the pocket through internal rhythm shifts
Emotional transparency that grounds the technical complexity
Occasional filler phrases to maintain the rhyme scheme
Limited metaphorical density compared to his later, more abstract 'Carter' era work