Sharks Lyrics – Lil Wayne, Jelly Roll, Big Sean

Sharks Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Jelly Roll & Lil Wayne]
This chorus is saying that danger and betrayal don’t always come from where you expect. People who seem harmless or safe might actually be harmful, and those who look tough or scary might not be. It also points out that faith or help isn’t always found in usual places. The artists learned to stay alert all the time because it takes a few painful experiences to realize who and what to really watch out for in life.

[Verse 1: Lil Wayne]
Here, Lil Wayne talks about how threats and fake people aren’t always obvious. Not all snakes hide in the grass; some seem normal but are still harmful. He points out that life is full of good people and bad people, but he chooses to be with the winners who succeed. He mentions keeping his guard up by rolling up his sleeves and windows, symbolizing being ready and cautious. Wayne knows people often have secret plans, and even those who seem tough can be weak. He brags about his success and warns others to be careful because he can turn the tables, like turning a shark into fish filet. He also reminds to stay humble by praying and keeping your close ones in mind. Trust is rare since many people weren’t there when he was struggling. He compares the itching of his pockets from money to psoriasis, showing both pain and wealth. He talks about thieves being sneaky and the dangers of fast life, saying God isn’t always where you expect. Finally, he explains he stays alert like stepping over snakes and doesn’t hold back when dealing with threats, showing his toughness and survival skills.

[Chorus: Jelly Roll, Lil Wayne & Big Sean]
This chorus repeats the idea that dangers are not always obvious and don’t come from expected places. It reminds us that betrayal, danger, and even faith don’t always follow the usual rules or places we think. The artists say they learned to keep an eye open and be cautious because life can surprise you with hidden threats. This lesson came from personal experience and hard times where they got hurt, so now they stay ready and watchful all the time.

[Verse 2: Big Sean]
Big Sean talks about having to take charge and make moves himself when others didn’t step up. He’s ready for anything, keeping a gun close and working on his mission without following traditional rules or institutions. He’s always planning ahead, knowing that people are plotting against him, so he needs to stay smarter. He points out that betrayal has always existed, like famous stories of Judas and Brutus, and the trick is to be one step ahead. He’s not afraid to get his hands dirty but still tries to keep a clean image. Big Sean talks about turning hard times into better experiences and enjoying the good life despite struggles. He also admits that forgiving too much is a weakness because he listens when he shouldn’t. He feels like people never made his city proud, but he stayed strong for his family and friends. He misses his old friends who have passed or changed, and he knows old friends can turn into enemies because of jealousy. He opened up to people with trust but got hurt, which is why now he keeps his guard up and is more closed off emotionally.

[Chorus: Jelly Roll & Lil Wayne]
Again, the chorus reminds that threats and betrayal don’t always come from where you expect, and faith isn’t always found in the usual places. The artists emphasize staying cautious by keeping one eye open because they’ve been hurt before. This line repeats to show how important it is to be careful about who you trust and to understand that appearances can be deceiving.