Worst Behavior
Drake Lyrics

Motherfucker never loved us
Drake reflects on how people who never supported him before are now trying to come around.

Fucker never loved us
Drake repeats the previous line for emphasis.

You ain't know, now you know now
Drake asserts that people who didn't know about his talent before are now becoming aware.

Still at it, scrub J's with a toothbrush
Drake references how he still works hard and stays humble, as demonstrated by his shoe cleaning ritual.

Shit, niggas still playing my old shit
Drake acknowledges that people are still listening to his old music.

But your shit is like the police asking us questions, nigga we don't know shit
Drake dismisses others’ music as irrelevant and compares it to something that he knows nothing about.

Flex, nigga I'm just flexin'
Drake shows off his success and brags that he’s just getting started.

Niggas never loved us, do it look like we stressin'?
Drake asks if they look like they’re struggling despite the lack of support they faced.

Look at you, look at you, and look at you
Drake challenges his naysayers and scoffs at their opinions.

Ah, I'm glad that they chose us
Drake thanks those who have recently started to support him.

Command, it's a mission trying to fight to the finish just to see 'em all finish
Drake digs deep and admits he’s on a mission to prove that those who never believed in him were wrong.

On my worst behavior, no?
Drake asks if it’s surprising that he’s being so confrontational.

They used to never want to hear us (dun know)
Drake recalls a time when he and others on his team weren’t given the time of day.

Remember? Motherfucker never loved us, remember?
Drake harkens back to the opening lines and uses them to reinforce his point.

I'm on my worst behavior
Drake reinforces his aggressive posture.

Don't you ever get it fucked up
Drake is determined that nobody will misunderstand or underestimate him.

Man, motherfuckers never loved us
Drake reminds himself and others that despite how successful they are now, many people still never supported them.

Hold up, hold my phone
Drake interrupts his own train of thought.

Now you want to roll one
Drake insinuates that now that he’s successful, everyone wants to smoke with him.

So everywhere we go now, full cup
Drake alludes to the luxuries that come with being successful.

Always hated the boy, but now the boy is the man
Drake reflects on all the people who doubted and hated him but must now face the reality that he’s a success.

You know me, you know me (dun know)
Drake implies that those close to him understand him and his hard work ethic.

I'm liable to do anything when it comes to that you owe me (dun know)
Drake warns those who owe him something that he’s willing to do almost anything to collect.

You owe me, you owe me
Drake repeats himself for emphasis.

Bitch you better have my money when I come for the shit like O.D.B.
Drake threatens those who owe him by comparing himself to a legendary rapper who was known for his confrontational ways.

Who's hot, who not? Tell me who rock, who sell out in stores?
Drake asks a series of questions about who’s popular and successful.

You tell me who flop, who copped the new drop, whose jewels got rocks?
Drake continues his interrogation about who's successful and who isn't.

Who else making rap albums, doing numbers like it's pop?
Drake asks rhetorically if anyone is making rap albums that are as successful as his own.

Same old pimp, Drake, you know ain't nothin' changed
Drake acknowledges that despite his immense success, he’s still the same person at heart.

With these funny style niggas, we done put on in the game
Drake reflects on how he and his team brought new talent into the industry.

I just ask for some blessings at my grandmother's grave
Drake shares a personal detail about himself, showing that he’s still grounded despite his fame.

Then it's back to L.A., open the mail, starin' at the check
Drake reveals a glimpse into his daily routine and reflects on his high-income lifestyle.

Enough to make you throw up, man, it's gross what I net
Drake brags about his income and suggests it might cause jealousy in others.

I'm with my whole set, tennis matches at the crib
Drake shows off his luxurious lifestyle.

I swear I could beat Serena when she playin' with her left
Drake even brags about being able to beat one of the world’s greatest tennis players.

Oh, where I reside it look like a resort inside
Drake emphasizes that his home is luxurious and resembles a resort.

Nigga, where your shit from? I imported mine
Drake asserts that he has the money to buy the best things, even if others have less.

Bar mitzvah money like my last name Mordecai
Drake suggests that he has old money from his Jewish roots.

Fuck you bitch, I'm more than high
Drake dismisses someone who disrespected him and implies that he’s high on success.

My momma probably hear that and be mortified
Drake acknowledges that some of his lyrics might bother his mother.

This ain't the son you raised who used to take the Acura
Drake acknowledges how much he’s changed since his upbringing.

Five A.M. to go and shoot Degrassi up on Morningside
Drake recalls his humble beginnings, shooting the popular show Degrassi in the early morning hours.

For all the stuntin', I'll forever be immortalized
Drake acknowledges that his success has been a result of his hard work, and it will forever be a part of his legacy.

Yeah, back and forth across the borderline
Drake talks about traveling frequently in pursuit of his success.

Hate to leave the city, but I've got to do the overtime
Drake hates leaving his hometown but knows he has to put in the work to continue his success.

Gone all the time, even the important times
Drake admits that even when it’s important to be home, he has to keep working.

I should let you know ahead I'm comin' back on my worst behavior (dun know)
Drake reinforces his tough-guy persona by implying that he’s always ready for a confrontation.

Remember?
Drake reminds listeners to think back to earlier in the song.

Motherfucker
Drake swears for emphasis.

Worst behavior
Drake reiterates his confrontational nature.

Remember?
Drake reminds listeners once again to think back.

Motherfucker never loved us
Drake reminds listeners that many people didn’t support him in the past.

I'm on my worst behavior
Drake brings the song full circle by reminding listeners that he’s tough and confrontational no matter what.