Yeah
Yeah

Boomin' out in South Gwinnett like Lou Will
Sixth man like Lou Will, two girls and they get along like I'm (Lou Will)
Like I'm Lou Will, I just got the new deal
I am in the Matrix and I just took the blue pill
No ho shit, no fuckin' ho shit, save that for your shit
I don't need no fuckin' body, I run my own shit
I told ya, thought I told ya, you didn't listen
Fieri, I'm in the kitchen, I'm a magician
I'm on it, I'm like MacGyver, I'm Michael Myers
I kill careers and cut the lights off, this shit is frightenin'
I knew it would end up like this, I'm fuckin' psychic
Young but I'm makin' millions to work the night shift

Yeah
Work the night shift
Young but I'm makin' millions to work the night shift
Work
Work the night shift

Young but I'm gettin' every single motherfuckin' thing
I'm owed, you gotta know
I'm here to fuck with niggas souls, my heart is cold
It's prolly 'cause I'm from the snow, with all my woes
I know they wanna see me go, I'm on a roll
I mean I'm back on this again, I'm here again
You know the truth, let's not pretend, I'm not your friend
Not your guy, I'm not your buddy, show no lovin'
I might go DeMarcus Cousins out in public
Man I'm back on this again, I'm here again
I didn't do this fuckin' tape for CNN
I am not tryna win awards, that shit look forced
It's nothin' like this
Young but I'm makin' millions to work the night shift

Yeah
Work the night shift
Young but I'm makin' millions to work the night shift
Work
Work the night shift

(Lou)

If you were worried 'bout where
I've been and who I saw or
What club I went to with the homies
Baby don't worry, you know that you got me
I'm never worried 'bout where
I'm at or who I saw or
What club I go to with the homies
Baby don't worry, I know that they got me (6ix)

Overall Meaning

In "6 Man," Drake compares himself to Lou Williams who is a basketball player for the Los Angeles Clippers who became famous for being a successful sixth man, meaning he was not a starting player but still had a huge impact on the game when he played. Drake uses this comparison as an analogy to his own success in the music industry by claiming that he is also successful without conforming to traditional norms. He talks about his new deal and how he doesn't need anyone to run his own shit, emphasizing his independence and control over his career. Drake also references The Matrix, a movie about a world where humans are in a simulated reality, by saying he just took the blue pill, meaning that he has chosen to stay in the fake reality rather than facing the harsh truth of the real world.

Drake also talks about his cold heart and the fact that he is from the snow, referencing his hometown of Toronto, Canada. He talks about how he is not here to make friends, but rather to mess with people's souls and how he gets everything he is owed. He references his success in making millions by working the night shift, meaning he works hard and non-stop to achieve his goals.

Line by Line Meaning

Boomin' out in South Gwinnett like Lou Will
Making a lot of noise in South Gwinnett like Lou Williams

Sixth man like Lou Will, two girls and they get along like I'm (Lou Will)
I am the sixth player on my team but still doing well, picking up two girls who get along well as if I am Lou Williams himself

Like I'm Lou Will, I just got the new deal
I am like Lou Williams, just signed a new deal

I am in the Matrix and I just took the blue pill
I am living in a world of illusions and just took the blue pill

No ho shit, no fuckin' ho shit, save that for your shit
I am not interested in any drama, keep that to yourself

I don't need no fuckin' body, I run my own shit
I am independent and do not need anyone's help

I told ya, thought I told ya, you didn't listen
I warned you, but you didn't listen

Fieri, I'm in the kitchen, I'm a magician
I am in the kitchen cooking like Guy Fieri and I am very good at it

I'm on it, I'm like MacGyver, I'm Michael Myers
I am always working hard to get things done, like MacGyver, and I am powerful like Michael Myers

I kill careers and cut the lights off, this shit is frightenin'
I have the power to end careers and make things scary

I knew it would end up like this, I'm fuckin' psychic
I knew that things were going to turn out like this

Young but I'm makin' millions to work the night shift
I might be young, but I am making a lot of money working night shifts

Young but I'm gettin' every single motherfuckin' thing I'm owed, you gotta know
Although I am young, I am getting everything that is owed to me

I'm here to fuck with niggas souls, my heart is cold
I am here to mess with people's souls, I don't care if they get hurt

It's prolly 'cause I'm from the snow, with all my woes
I might be this way because I grew up in the snow and have a lot of problems

I know they wanna see me go, I'm on a roll
I know that people want me to leave, but I am doing well

Not your guy, I'm not your buddy, show no lovin'
I am not your friend, so don't show any love

I might go DeMarcus Cousins out in public
I might act out in public like DeMarcus Cousins

Man I'm back on this again, I'm here again
I am back doing what I have always done, I am here once again

I didn't do this fuckin' tape for CNN
I did not make this tape to be on CNN

I am not tryna win awards, that shit look forced
I am not trying to win any awards, that seems fake to me

If you were worried 'bout where I've been and who I saw or What club I went to with the homies
If you were concerned about where I have been and who I was with at a club with my friends

Baby don't worry, you know that you got me
Don't worry, you know that you have my love

I'm never worried 'bout where I'm at or who I saw or What club I go to with the homies
I am not worried about where I am or who I am with, even at clubs with my friends

Baby don't worry, I know that they got me (6ix)
Don't worry, my friends have my back

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ahmir Thompson, Jahmar Carter, Scott Spencer Storch, Noah James Shebib, Jill H. Scott, Aubrey Drake Graham, Tarik L. Collins

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