HypE
Drake Lyrics

Man don't live off of the hype huh
People can't survive on empty promises or unrealistic expectations.

Real ting eh
I speak the truth.

Yeah
Just a confirmation.

I pull up in Lexus' like it's '07
I'm rich and successful, just like when I first came on the scene.

I just hit a lick
I just made a lot of money quickly.

I got to hit a next one
I need to keep making money and staying successful.

Last year I know you learned your lesson
People now understand not to underestimate me.

I could GPS you if you need some addressing
I can find you if you're trying to hide or avoid me.

Boss up, I'm the bigger homie
I'm in charge and more experienced than my peers.

But I'm one year older than my little homie
I'm not that much more experienced than my younger associates.

'09 they was biddin' on me
People were competing to sign me in 2009.

But I'm Young Money, got it written on me
I'm part of the successful record label, Young Money.

Ok now we got some action
Things are happening for me now.

Everything I said, it happened
My success is due to hard work and determination.

That boy light as Michael Jackson
Referring to an artist who weighs less and is less accomplished than Drake.

But on verses he been blackin'
Although he may be less successful, his music is still good.

Chasing women a distraction
I'm focused on my career and not letting women distract me.

They want be on TV right next to me
People are trying to use my fame for their own benefit.

You cannot be here right next to me
People can't just ride my coattails, they need to make their own success.

Don't you see Riri right next to me?
I'm successful enough to have famous and accomplished people around me.

I hate a rapper especially
I have disdain for other rappers, especially those that are less successful.

They feel the same but they hide it
Other rappers are jealous of my success but won't admit it.

They just discuss it in private
Other rappers talk behind my back because they can't confront me directly.

Don't get along man, we tried it
I've attempted to work with other rappers but it hasn't worked out.

What's the point in even trying
It's not worth my time or energy to try to work with other rappers.

I hate a goofy especially
I particularly dislike foolish and less successful people.

They always dying to mention me
Other rappers are constantly trying to bring up my name for attention and clout.

They gotta go, they gotta go
I'm done with other rappers trying to use my name for their own benefit.

They gotta die out eventually
Other rappers who are less successful will eventually fade out and be forgotten.

I could not give you the recipe
I can't tell you how to be successful because it's taken hard work and dedication.

You know the game is so separately
The music industry is very competitive and requires a lot of hard work and dedication to succeed.

Swear I just had an epiphany
I just had a major realization or breakthrough.

It cost my 50 at Tiffany's
My hard work has brought me financial success.

Shoutout to Tiffany's Stephanie
A thank you to someone at Tiffany's who has helped me.

They used to always come check for me
People used to come to me for opportunities, but now that I'm successful, it's reversed.

My enemies want to be friends with my other enemies
My rivals are trying to create alliances to take me down.

I don't let it get to me
I'm not worried about what other people are doing because I'm confident in my own success.

I don't take this shit for granted
I'm grateful for my success and don't want to lose it.

I do my own propaganda
I promote myself and my success without others' help.

I feel like Juelz Santana
Referencing another successful rapper and feeling similar to them.

Leg hangin' out the Phantom
A metaphor for his wealth and success.

6 cold like Alaska
Referring to his successful album, 'Views'.

Roy outta here like NASA
Referring to one of his producers leaving the label, similar to NASA astronauts leaving space.

Bustin' 1's out the plastic
Spending a lot of money and having a lot of cash on hand.

A gram, two poppin' to fuck
Willing to spend a lot of money on drugs and partying.

The chain too heavy to tuck it, I'm serious
His jewelry is too expensive and heavy to not show off.

I feed my family with this
I'm successful enough to support my family financially.

So don't play with my money this summer I'm serious
Don't mess with his money, he's serious about his success.

I don't run out of material
I have a lot of creative ideas and songs to keep me successful.

You shouldn't speak on me, period
Don't talk about him if you don't have anything good to say.

You tried to give 'em your side of the story
Other people have tried to argue their perspective to him.

They heard it, but they wasn't hearing it
He heard their perspective, but didn't care for it.

They feeling a way and won't hide it
Other people are upset with him and won't hide their feelings anymore.

Niggas done being silent
People are ready to speak out against him publicly.

I cannot give 'em no empathy
He doesn't care about how other people are feeling because he's focused on his own success.

I'mma have b's when I'm 70
He's going to stay successful and wealthy for a long time.

They cannot fuck with the legacy
He's going to leave a lasting impact and legacy on the music industry.

I don't know what else is left for me
He's not sure what more he can achieve because he's already so successful.

After this, no one a threat to me
He will remain successful even after this particular project because he's so accomplished.

Done
Finished with this song.

Look what I done in my life
Reflecting on his success and accomplishments.

I had to count it then count it again
Counting his money to make sure he's as successful as he thinks he is.

To make sure the money was right
Confirming that his success comes from his financial achievements.

They love to talk
People like to talk about him and create drama.

Me, I'm just done in the hype
He's tired of hearing about the drama and is focused on his own success.

Me I'm just done, done, done, done
Repeated confirmation that he's over the drama and focusing on his own life.