Wait For Me (Album Version ) [feat. Lupe Fiasco] [Explicit] by Big Sean (Feat. Lupe Fiasco) (2024)

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?
I hope it's not too late, too late

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?

I hope it's not too late, too late

I hope it's not too late
I got my whole life packed inside a suitcase
Ridin' in a Chevy that should've been a Mercedez
Tryna keep my head above water
So I stayed out the navy
I, I, I made a promise to my girl
Said Imma leave town and bring back the whole world
So I bought a ticket
Took longer than expected
Came back around like a necklace
And the first thing she said, was (it's too late!)
Like nigg*, I got needs too
I found a man who gave me what I need
Now I don't need ya
I barely gotta text the call back
You ol' lying ass nigg*
You're a dog
Out here chasin' paper
f*ckin' bitches
Nah
Nah nigg* you're too late
Live with it
Now you got a roommate
My homie served ten years
It's too late for him to be treated equally
Too late for him to make it out the hood legally
Ridin' around doing my thing
Is it too late to be tryin' to live dreams
Turn them all real
Reality is just a technicality
And so is being fake
So don't tell me that
I'm that I'm too late

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?
I hope it's not too late, too late

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?
I hope it's not too late, too late

Alarm clock said i'm too late
And they said i'm too weak
I could use a few weights
So they said I took too long
And don't look too strong
Well how long would you take
Waitin's got me here in the first place
Another second maybe second
Maybe third in the worst case
Now we'll display
On my word plays
Moving weight
It's such a trap
Move and weight
You can't do that
I know i'm dope man
But I can't move crack
And it's such a fraction
They way you thinking about your plans
But I tryna bring it back
Before your brain hit the pan
Sean from Detroit
Lupe from Chicago land
But both of our chains say made in Japan
German engineers design both of the sedans
Ride with Mr. Right on time
Or stay Miss another chance, man
Re-direct it at the girls
Not an ultimatum
Just an option in this world
But things come and go
When the clocks never stop
Be on time for nothing
A little late for a lot

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?
I hope it's not too late, too late

I hope it's not too late for me
Could you just wait for me a while
Is it too late, too late?
I hope it's not too late, too late

I hope it's not too late
I hope it's not too late
The last thing I wanna hear is too late
Yeah yeah

Tell me is it too late for me to try and change the world
Is it too late to say I wanna change girls
Is it too late even though I'm the sh*t
Is it too late to tell y'all to suck my dick, bitch

I do it too late for what
I want it I need it

If I need it I got it
Cause this how finally famous nigg*s do

The lyrics to Big Sean's song "Don't Wait For Me" featuring Lupe Fiasco convey the fear of being too late to achieve one's dreams and the recognition that time is fleeting. The refrain "I hope it's not too late for me" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize this existential dread. The verse by Big Sean reflects on his mistakes, including leaving his girlfriend behind to pursue his dreams, then returning too late to reconcile with her. Lupe Fiasco's verse is more political, commenting on the ways that societal injustices can make it too late for people to escape difficult circ*mstances. Overall, the song is a meditation on the importance of seizing opportunities and not letting time slip away.

I hope it's not too late for me
The singer hopes it's not too late for him to make things right.

Could you just wait for me a while
The singer asks for some time to achieve his goals.

Is it too late, too late?
The singer questions if he missed his opportunity.

I hope it's not too late, too late
The singer repeats his hope that it's not too late for him.

I hope it's not too late
The singer still hopes he has time to succeed.

I got my whole life packed inside a suitcase
The singer has everything he needs to pursue his dreams.

Ridin' in a Chevy that should've been a Mercedez
The singer feels he should have more luxurious things.

Tryna keep my head above water
The singer struggles to stay afloat.

So I stayed out the navy
The singer avoided a life of service in the Navy.

I made a promise to my girl
The singer made a vow to his significant other.

Said Imma leave town and bring back the whole world
The singer promised to bring back success.

So I bought a ticket
The singer took action towards achieving his goals.

Took longer than expected
The singer faced delays on his path to success.

Came back around like a necklace
The singer returned home like an accessory.

And the first thing she said, was (it's too late!)
The singer's significant other thinks it's too late for reconciliation.

Like nigg*, I got needs too
The singer's significant other has needs the singer didn't meet.

I found a man who gave me what I need
The singer's significant other has found someone else to provide for her needs.

Now I don't need ya
The singer's significant other no longer needs him in her life.

I barely gotta text the call back
The singer's significant other doesn't want to communicate with him.

You ol' lying ass nigg*
The singer's significant other calls him out for being dishonest.

You're a dog
The singer's significant other insults him.

Out here chasin' paper f*ckin' bitches
The singer has been focused on money and women instead of his relationship.

Nah nigg* you're too late
The singer's significant other thinks he missed his chance.

Live with it
The singer's significant other wants him to accept the situation.

Now you got a roommate
The singer's significant other is living with someone else now.

My homie served ten years
The singer's friend spent a decade in prison.

It's too late for him to be treated equally
The singer's friend will always face discrimination and prejudice.

Too late for him to make it out the hood legally
The singer's friend can't escape poverty and crime through legal means.

Ridin' around doing my thing
The singer is still pursuing his goals despite setbacks.

Is it too late to be tryin' to live dreams
The singer questions if it's too late to pursue his dreams.

Turn them all real
The singer wants to turn his dreams into reality.

Reality is just a technicality
The singer believes reality can be changed and shaped.

And so is being fake
The singer knows that pretending to be something you're not is just as bad as being honest.

So don't tell me that I'm that I'm too late
The singer doesn't want to hear that he missed his chance.

Alarm clock said i'm too late
The singer is running out of time to achieve his goals.

And they said i'm too weak
Others don't believe the singer has what it takes to succeed.

I could use a few weights
The singer needs to work on his strength to overcome obstacles.

So they said I took too long
The singer's progress is being criticized.

And don't look too strong
The singer doesn't appear to be making enough progress.

Well how long would you take
The singer questions how long it would take others to achieve their dreams.

Waitin's got me here in the first place
The singer feels stuck due to waiting.

Another second maybe second
The singer is running out of time.

Maybe third in the worst case
The singer's situation could get worse over time.

Now we'll display on my word plays
The singer will show off his lyrical ability.

Moving weight
The singer is making money illegally.

It's such a trap
Making money illegally is dangerous.

Move and weight
The singer is repeating his criminal behavior.

You can't do that
The singer's behavior is not sustainable.

I know i'm dope man
The singer knows he's talented.

But I can't move crack
The singer can't continue to make money illegally.

And it's such a fraction
The amount of money the singer is making is not worth the risks.

They way you thinking about your plans
The singer criticizes others for their lack of planning.

But I tryna bring it back before your brain hit the pan
The singer wants to help others before they hit rock bottom.

Sean from Detroit Lupe from Chicago land
The singer introduces himself and Lupe Fiasco.

But both of our chains say made in Japan
The singers have expensive jewelry made in Japan.

German engineers design both of the sedans
The singers have luxurious cars designed in Germany.

Ride with Mr. Right on time Or stay Miss another chance man
The singer urges others to be punctual and make the most of their opportunities.

Re-direct it at the girls Not an ultimatum Just an option in this world
The singer suggests that men should have a backup plan when pursuing relationships.

But things come and go When the clocks never stop Be on time for nothing A little late for a lot
The singer reflects on how time affects everything in life and suggests that being a little late is better than not showing up at all.

Tell me is it too late for me to try and change the world
The singer questions if he missed his chance to make a significant impact on the world.

Is it too late to say I wanna change girls
The singer wonders if he missed his chance at finding true love.

Is it too late even though I'm the sh*t
The singer wonders if his talent is still enough to succeed.

Is it too late to tell y'all to suck my dick bitch
The singer is confident and unapologetic in his language.

I do it too late for what
The singer is determined to succeed despite his setbacks.

I want it I need it
The singer is passionate about achieving his goals.

If I need it I got it
The singer is confident in his ability to obtain what he needs.

Cause this how finally famous nigg*s do
The singer believes in his method of success.