Forever
Drake Lyrics

It may not mean nothin' to y'all
This may not hold any significance for you

But understand nothing was done for me
But you should know that nothing was handed to me

So I don't plan on stoppin' at all
So I have no intentions of quitting

I want this shit forever mane, ever mane, ever mane
I desire to have this success permanently

I'm shuttin' shit down in the mall
I'm causing a commotion and dominating in the shopping center

And tellin' every girl she the one for me
And proclaiming to every girl that she is special to me

And I ain't even plannin' to call
And I don't even plan on contacting them

Ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy, ayy
Expressing enthusiasm and energy

Last name Ever, first name Greatest
My last name is 'Ever' and my first name is 'Greatest'

Like a sprained ankle, boy, I ain't nothin' to play with
I'm not someone you should underestimate, like an injury

Started off local, but thanks to all the haters
I began my career on a small scale, but the haters helped me grow

I know G-IV pilots on a first name basis
I am acquainted with the pilots of private G-IV jets

In your city faded off the brown, Nino
In your city, intoxicated on a substance called 'brown,' Nino

She insists she got more class, we know
She claims to have superior qualities, but we are aware of the truth

Swimmin' in the money come and find me, Nemo
I am immersed in wealth, like the fish Nemo in water

If I was at the club you know I balled, chemo
If I was at the club, you can be certain I dominated, like someone undergoing chemotherapy

Dropped the mixtape, that shit sounded like an album
I released a mixtape that was of such high quality, it resembled an album

Who'd have thought a country-wide tour'd be the outcome?
Who would have anticipated that it would lead to a successful nationwide tour?

Labels want my name beside a X, like Malcolm
Record labels desire to associate my name with great artists, similar to Malcolm X

Everybody got a deal, I did it without one
Everyone has a record deal, but I achieved success without signing one

Yeah, nigga, I'm about my business
Yes, I am fully focused on my career and making money

Killin' all these rappers, you would swear I had a hit list
I am surpassing and outshining other rappers, as if I had a list of targets

Everyone who doubted me is askin' for forgiveness
Those who didn't believe in me are now seeking my forgiveness

If you ain't been a part of it, at least you got to witness
If you weren't involved in my journey, at least you had the opportunity to observe it

Bitches
Referring to women in a derogatory manner

Okay, hello, it's the Martian, Space Jam Jordans
Introducing himself as the Martian, wearing Space Jam Jordans

I want this shit forever, wake up and smell the garden
He desires to achieve long-term success, urging others to realize it

Fresher than the harvest, step up to the target
Being fresher than the crops ready for harvest, taking aim towards a goal

If I had one guess, then I guess I'm just New Orleans
If given one chance to determine his identity, he would choose New Orleans

And I will never stop like I'm runnin' from the cops
He will never cease his pursuit of success, as if he's evading the police

Hopped up in my car and told my chauffeur, 'To the top'
Getting into his car and instructing the driver to take him to the peak of success

Life is such a fuckin' roller coaster then it drops
Life is full of unpredictable ups and downs

But what should I scream for? This is my theme park
But why should he scream in fear? Life is his own playground

My minds shine even when my thoughts seem dark
His mindset remains positive even during difficult times

Pistol on my side, you don't wanna hear that thing talk
He carries a gun, and you wouldn't want to experience its consequences

Let the king talk, check the price and pay attention
Allow the king (himself) to speak, take note of his worth and listen closely

Lil Wayne, that's what they gotta say or mention
People often mention Lil Wayne when referring to him

I'm like Nevada in the middle of the summer
He's hot and prominent, like Nevada during the summer season

I'm restin' in the lead, I need a pillow and a cover
He is comfortably in first place and desires some relaxation and protection

Shh, my foot's sleepin' on the gas
He is driving fast, with his foot pressing on the accelerator

No brake pads, no such thing as last, uh
He has no intention of slowing down, as there is no concept of coming in last

There they go, packin' stadiums as Shady spits his flow
Eminem is filling stadiums as he delivers his rap

Nuts they go, Macadamian, they go so ballistic, whoa
The crowd goes crazy and becomes wild, showing their enthusiasm

He can make them look like bozos
Eminem can make his opponents look foolish

He's wondering if he should spit this slow
He contemplates whether to rap at a slower pace

Fuck no, go for broke, his cup just runneth over, oh no
No, he won't slow down, he will give it his all, overflowing with talent and success

He ain't had him a buzz like this since the last time he overdosed
He hasn't experienced this level of success since his last drug overdose

They've been waitin' patiently for Pinocchio to poke his nose
They have been waiting for him to make a comeback

Back into the game and they know
Returning to the rap game, and everyone is aware

Rap will never be the same as befo'
Rap music will never be the way it was before

Bashin' in the brains of these hoes
Critically attacking the minds of these women

And establishin' a name as he goes
Building a reputation as he continues his journey

The passion and the flame is ignited
His passion and ambition are burning brightly

You can't put it out once we light it
Once they start, their energy cannot be extinguished

This shit is exactly what the fuck I'm talkin' about when we riot
This is the kind of energy and chaos he expects during a riot

You dealin' with a few true villains
You're engaging with a couple of real bad guys

Who stand inside of the booth, truth spillin'
Who are honest and open while recording in the booth

And spit true feelings
Rapping with genuine emotions

Until our tooth fillings come flyin' up out of our mouths, now rewind it
Until their dental fillings are dislodged, metaphorically rewinding the track

Payback, motherfucker for the way that you got at me, how's it taste?
This is revenge for the way they were treated, asking the enemy how it feels

When I slap the taste out your mouth
When he aggressively removes their arrogance or confidence

With the bass so loud that it shakes the place
With such loud bass that it creates tremors in the environment

I'm Hannibal Lecter, so just in case you're thinkin' of savin' face
Comparing himself to Hannibal Lecter, warning others not to try to save their reputation

You ain't gonna have no face to save
They will be left with no reputation to protect

By the time I'm through with this place, so Drake
Once he finishes his work here, referring to himself as Drake