Welcome to Tha Carter – English Lyrics

• By: Lil Wayne
• Album: Tha Carter

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hustle /ˈhʌsl/ B2	noun - energetic activity; busy movement verb - to proceed or work rapidly or energetically
mountains /ˈmaʊntɪnz/ A1	noun - large natural elevation of the earth's surface rising abruptly from the surrounding level
align /əˈlaɪn/ B2	verb - to arrange in a straight line or in correct relative position
strong /strɒŋ/ A1	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
survive /sərˈvaɪv/ B1	verb - continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep
word /wɜːrd/ A1	noun - a unit of language that has meaning and can be spoken or written
nerves /nɜːrvz/ B2	noun - feelings of anxiety or tension
land /lænd/ A2	verb - to come down to the ground or another surface after moving through the air
respect /rɪˈspekt/ B1	noun - a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements
standards /ˈstændərdz/ B2	noun - a level of quality or attainment
serve /sɜːrv/ A2	verb - present (food or drink) to someone
cash /kæʃ/ A1	noun - money in coins or notes, as distinct from checks, credit, or electronic transfers
massive /ˈmæsɪv/ B1	adjective - large and heavy or solid
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	verb - discharge a gun or other weapon

Key Grammar Structures

• Welcome to Tha Carter, where dreams never die

  ➔ Relative Clause with "where"

  ➔ The word "where" introduces a relative clause, specifying the location or context in which dreams never die. It acts as an adverbial modifier of "Tha Carter".

• Man of my word, I stand on my word

  ➔ Prepositional Phrase "on my word"

  ➔ "On my word" is a prepositional phrase expressing a strong commitment to keep a promise. It emphasizes the speaker's integrity.

• I treat sweet smart bitches like candy, like Nerds

  ➔ Simile (using "like")

  ➔ The word "like" is used to create a simile, comparing how the speaker treats women to how one would treat candy (specifically Nerds). It implies they are viewed as enjoyable and disposable.

• I mean, the house so fuckin' massive, I just added concierge

  ➔ Ellipsis (Omission of "is" or "was")

  ➔ The sentence uses ellipsis by omitting "is" or "was" after "the house". The complete sentence could be "the house is so fucking massive..." This omission is common in informal speech and rap lyrics.

• You throw Weezy on a beat, you're throwin' gas on fire

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Zero Conditional)

  ➔ This sentence expresses a general truth or a fact. The structure is "If + Present Simple, Present Simple". "Throwing Weezy on a beat" always results in "throwing gas on fire."

• And as long as we here, you might as well get your clouds together

  ➔ "As long as" + suggestion with "might as well"

  ➔ "As long as" introduces a condition. "Might as well" is used to suggest an action that should be done since there is no better alternative or since the opportunity is present.

• I ain't playin' with y'all, right hand to God

  ➔ Informal Contraction and Swearing

  ➔ "Ain't" is an informal contraction of "am not/is not/are not/has not/have not". "Y'all" is an informal contraction of "you all." The phrase "right hand to God" is an oath, emphasizing the speaker's sincerity.

• Life a bitch, I'm 'bout to make her your ex

  ➔ Informal Language & Future Tense (gonna/ 'bout to)

  ➔ "Life a bitch" is an example of informal slang. "I'm 'bout to" is an informal way of saying "I am about to", expressing an imminent future action. The whole sentence metaphorically suggests ending a difficult or undesirable situation.