Drama's fourth album is titled Quality Street Music. The We In This Bitch Songfacts explains that concept for the record is one that Drama says he came up with while hosting Young Jeezy's Trap or Die mixtape back in 2005.
My Way
DJ Drama Lyrics
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As the city lights up the night
I feel so
Good cause I did it my way
And I know
That I'm just livin' the life of girls and gold
And I feel so good
Cause I did it my way
Nights bright like Vegas
The life of girls and gold is so contagious
I been cold
Took the C,O, double M road
Hangin' out the windows
Reachin for the world as the wind blows
The crescendo of my career loud in your ear, ear
I'm proud to be here, now that we here
This year, you can find me at the cosmopolitan
Holding bottles, never bottled in
Probably with Chicagoans
And there's black girls modellin'
Looking for a followin'
Attitude is tolerant
I'm married to the game like Solomon
These rings represent the dreams
We got from the old folk, yearning for the gold coast
My soul spoke things that was necessary
Found forever in ways that are legendary
And through the drama, I stuck to my commentary
Now that everyday man say that comm is every-where
Oh
As the city lights up the night
I feel so
Good cause I did it my way
And I know
That I'm just livin' the life of girls and gold
And I feel so good
Cause I did it my way
I used to dream of rising now I see it clearer
How surprising I'm admiring that mirror
I'm inspiring the finer things in life
And your time is slowly expiring, you're crying me a river
That's ironic, she have a roll in it as well
I like to swim in it like Olympians YSL
And some Timberland's high as hell
The ceiling is an understatement
I burn through it, prove it's a fire drill
Fire hoes, bad bitches fire hoes
Fire hoes then re-hire hoes
Her entire crew is tired of the liars that you runnin' by her
I can see you ho
Plenty priors of a fuck nigga, nigga I suppose
I can fly her, put her in attire of designer clothes
Dayton wires on the Chevy, why are you not tryna roll?
Don't you know they already fuck me, I'm a made man
Maids in the mansion clean them up, out here
Oh
As the city lights up the night
I feel so
Good cause I did it my way
And I know
That I'm just livin' the life of girls and gold
And I feel so good
Cause I did it my way
In the opening chorus of "My Way," the singer speaks about feeling good for choosing their own path. They feel content with the "life of girls and gold" that they are living and the city that is lighting up the night. Throughout the song, each rapper speaks about their journey and how they overcame struggles to get to where they are now.
Common speaks about being proud of his journey in the music industry. He raps about the success he's accomplished and mentions the rings that represent the dreams he once had. He makes a reference to the "gold coast" which could signify the pursuit of success or wealth. Common then speaks about the difficulties he's faced but says that he remained dedicated to the life he chose even amidst drama. He ends his verse by saying that everyone knows him now.
Lloyd speaks about his journey to becoming a successful rapper. He's overcome obstacles and is proud of how far he's come. He makes reference to the "finer things in life" and how he's worked hard to achieve them. He speaks about how he's swam in fame and money, and how he chooses to live lavishly.
Kendrick Lamar talks about his life that's full of beautiful women and luxury. He brags about being a made man and about the many women he's gotten with in the industry. He raps about already accomplishing success and how he can continue to enjoy wealth and fame without worry.
Overall, the song is about the rappers' journeys to success, their lavish lifestyle, and how they overcame challenges to get to where they are now.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm
As the city lights up the night
The bright lights of the city at night provide a feeling of vibrancy and energy
I feel so good cause I did it my way
The sense of achievement and satisfaction that comes from pursuing one's own path and making personal decisions
And I know that I'm just living the life of girls and gold
Acknowledgment of the glitz and glamour that can come with success
And I feel so good cause I did it my way
Reiteration of the sense of fulfillment that comes from personal accomplishment
Nights bright like Vegas
Comparison of the city's energy and excitement to the well-known nightlife of Las Vegas
The life of girls and gold is so contagious
The lavish lifestyle can be alluring and can influence others desire for it
I been cold
Feeling unfeeling or unaffected by others' opinions or actions
Took the C,O, double M road
Chose a difficult path that required perseverance and hard work
Hangin' out the windows
Emphasizing the excitement and freedom that comes with success
Reachin for the world as the wind blows
The pursuit of endless possibilities and the thrill of the unknown
The crescendo of my career loud in your ear, ear
The culmination of one's efforts being celebrated and heard by the world
I'm proud to be here, now that we here
Acknowledgment of the hard work and dedication that got them to this point of success
This year, you can find me at the cosmopolitan
Sharing their accomplishments and success with other equally successful individuals in a luxurious space
Holding bottles, never bottled in
Celebrating their success by indulging in luxury goods and experiences that were never within reach before
Probably with Chicagoans
Connection to their hometown and support from their community
And there's black girls modellin'
Representation of diversity and inclusivity in their success
Looking for a followin'
Acknowledgment of the impact their success has on others and their desire to inspire more people
Attitude is tolerant
Maintaining a positive demeanor and being accepting of others despite success
I'm married to the game like Solomon
Dedication to their craft, putting in the effort and work to stay at the top
These rings represent the dreams we got from the old folk, yearning for the gold coast
Honoring and representing the legacy and traditions of the past through their success
My soul spoke things that was necessary
Expressing oneself freely and truthfully, regardless of how others may perceive it
Found forever in ways that are legendary
Achieving greatness and creating a legacy that will always be remembered
And through the drama, I stuck to my commentary
Persevering through hardships and personal struggles and staying true to oneself
Now that everyday man say that comm is every-where
Being recognized and celebrated by people from different walks of life and backgrounds
I used to dream of rising now I see it clearer
Reflection on their journey to success and realizing how far they have come
How surprising I'm admiring that mirror
Feeling proud and self-assured of one's accomplishments
I'm inspiring the finer things in life
Being a role model and inspiration to others to strive for their best life
And your time is slowly expiring, you're crying me a river
Others feeling envious or jealous of their success and realizing their own limitations
That's ironic, she have a roll in it as well
Acknowledgment of the role others may play in their success and the irony in it
I like to swim in it like Olympians YSL
Indulging in the luxuries of life and reveling in one's success
And some Timberland's high as hell
Celebrating success with expensive and sought-after goods
The ceiling is an understatement
Success knows no bounds and limitations
I burn through it, prove it's a fire drill
Pushing the limits of success and striving to achieve even more
Fire hoes, bad bitches fire hoes
Reveling in the attention and admiration of women
Fire hoes then re-hire hoes
Acknowledgment of the temporary nature of success and the desire to keep achieving even more
Her entire crew is tired of the liars that you runnin' by her
Others becoming resentful or jealous of their success and speaking ill of them behind their back
I can see you ho
Awareness of others' jealousy and envy
Plenty priors of a fuck nigga, nigga I suppose
Acknowledgment of the negativity and hate that comes with success and how others may perceive them
I can fly her, put her in attire of designer clothes
Celebrating one's success by sharing it with others and enjoying luxuries together
Dayton wires on the Chevy, why are you not tryna roll?
Celebrating success with material goods and encouraging others to do the same
Don't you know they already fuck me, I'm a made man
Feeling accomplished and established in their success
Maids in the mansion clean them up, out here
Indulgence in the luxuries of success and the lifestyle that comes with it
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, LLOYD POLITE, TYREE CINQUE SIMMONS, CHAUNCEY ALEXANDER HOLLIS, LONNIE LYNN
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