Woke Up
Dave East Lyrics


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Doctor, I did a CAT scan on my brain this morning
And they found money on my mind, you dig

Woke up with some money on my mind (money)
Woke up with some money on my mind (money)
Woke up, counting hundreds all the time (count it up)
Woke up, eyes zoom in on my mind (money)
I said doctor (doctor), I need a CAT scan (me too)
Doctor, I need a CAT scan (me too)
Woke up with some money on my mind (run it up, run it up)
Woke up with some money on my mind (run it up, run it up)

I think 'bout this money, it got me
Fill my Backwood with biscotti
I'm Jordan, this paper be Scottie
Hope I don't catch me a body
Fifty thousand, it won't fit in no wallet
Public housing, we was stuck in them projects
Sixty-five, I can't drive a Bugatti
Fell out with the plug, I'm back in with Papi
Lambo truck is all I want to get
Forty drumming on some thunder shit
Rubber grip, it hold a hundred clip
I just fell out with another bitch
I'ma get back on the late night
I think I might need a CAT scan
Fifties and hundreds my x-ray
More green than when the Jets play
Overnight then work the next day
UPS or we can Fed Ex
I'm tryna make me some money with her
After that I get the head next
Thinking back when I was dead stressed
Selling dimes, two for fifteen
Three for twenty if I'm up already
She playin' with it, tryna fuck already

Woke up with some money on my mind
Woke up with some money on my mind
Woke up, counting hundreds all the time
Woke up, I had something on my mind
I said doctor, I need a CAT scan (yo doctor)
Doctor, I need a CAT scan (money)
Woke up with some money on my mind (uh)
Woke up with some money on my mind

My pistol is black, these hundreds is blue
I'm at the bank almost every day
See this shit on me, you know that it's true
I never gave a fuck, me and this paper stuck
This shit be feeling like glue
I Range-d the truck, how could I make this up
I'm just a nigga like you
I'm from the bottom where we gon' get money regardless
I'm not no regular artist
FN, this bitch came with a cartridge
I had that butter shit, I called it margarine
Now I make more than my teachers
I bet I black out on all of my features
Broke, I call my cousin for sneakers
Smoke, they don't want none of that neither
Velour sweats like it's '89
Me and Tory on some shit again
She talk about me like a cornball
Knowin' she gon' let me hit again
Militant, from the trenches, I can count up a million
Tryna wake up on an island like Gilligan
All of this money rob me of my innocence

Woke up with some money on my mind
Woke up with some money on my mind
Woke up, counting hundreds all the time
Woke up, I had something on my mind
I said doctor, I need a CAT scan
Doctor, I need a CAT scan




Woke up with some money on my mind
Woke up with some money on my mind

Overall Meaning

In "Woke Up," Dave East talks about his infatuation with money as he wakes up with it on his mind daily. He talks to his doctor about his obsession and wanting a CAT scan after discovering that money has taken over his thoughts. East mentions his hustle and grind, starting from the bottom and making a living regardless of the situation he was in. The rapper also discusses his past struggles, selling dimes, and making a little money. The lyrics suggest that Dave East's rise to fame and financial success is due to his hard work and hustle. Money has become the driving force in his life, and he cannot imagine living without it.


The song's lyrics emphasize the struggle and hustle that East has experienced, such as selling dimes for little money. The lyrics also show his appreciation for the wealth he has been able to accumulate over the years. East has become a big deal in the rap industry, and his success is the result of his work ethic and talent.


Line by Line Meaning

Doctor, I did a CAT scan on my brain this morning
I woke up today with money on my mind and it's all I can think about


And they found money on my mind, you dig
I woke up with the constant thought of making money


Woke up with some money on my mind (money)
I started my day with the sole focus of making money


Woke up, counting hundreds all the time (count it up)
I woke up counting all the money I've made so far, and I'm determined to keep counting


Woke up, eyes zoom in on my mind (money)
My mind is completely focused on making money, and nothing else


I said doctor (doctor), I need a CAT scan (me too)
I'm so obsessed with making money that I feel like I need a medical diagnosis


Doctor, I need a CAT scan (me too)
I'm so fixated on money that I feel like it's affecting me physically


Woke up with some money on my mind (run it up, run it up)
My goal for today is to make as much money as possible


I think 'bout this money, it got me
I constantly think about making money and how it drives me


Fill my Backwood with biscotti
I smoke weed to help me relax and clear my mind from the constant focus on making money


I'm Jordan, this paper be Scottie
I'm the superstar, and money is my trusted sidekick


Hope I don't catch me a body
I don't want to get caught up in illegal activities that could jeopardize my money-making


Fifty thousand, it won't fit in no wallet
I'm making so much money that I can't even fit it in a standard wallet


Public housing, we was stuck in them projects
I come from a background of poverty and have worked hard to escape it


Sixty-five, I can't drive a Bugatti
Despite my wealth, there are still certain luxuries that I can't afford or am not interested in


Fell out with the plug, I'm back in with Papi
I've had some business fall through but I'm already onto the next opportunity


Lambo truck is all I want to get
I have a clear vision of what I want to buy with my money


Forty drumming on some thunder shit
I'm feeling confident and invincible as I make money


Rubber grip, it hold a hundred clip
I'm armed and ready to protect my money and my lifestyle


I just fell out with another bitch
I've had some personal troubles but I'm still focused on making money


I'ma get back on the late night
I'm willing to work around the clock to keep making money


Fifties and hundreds my x-ray
Money is so important to me that it's like an integral part of my identity


More green than when the Jets play
I'm making so much money that it's become a winning streak


Overnight then work the next day
I'm able to make money quickly and efficiently, and I'm always ready for the next task


UPS or we can Fed Ex
I'm willing to try any method to make and deliver money


I'm tryna make me some money with her
I'm always looking for new ways to make money, even if it means working with others


After that I get the head next
My focus is always on making money, and any other activities come secondary


Thinking back when I was dead stressed
I remember a time when I had no money and was struggling to survive


Selling dimes, two for fifteen
I used to sell drugs to make money before I found legitimate ways to earn income


Three for twenty if I'm up already
I was willing to give discounts to customers if I was already making some money


She playin' with it, tryna fuck already
Even in my personal life, people are interested in being involved with me because of my money


My pistol is black, these hundreds is blue
I'm always armed and on the lookout to protect my money


I'm at the bank almost every day
I'm always depositing and managing my money


See this shit on me, you know that it's true
My success and wealth are evident to anyone who sees me


I never gave a fuck, me and this paper stuck
I'm fully committed to the pursuit and acquisition of money


This shit be feeling like glue
My connection to money feels unbreakable and sticky, like glue


I Range-d the truck, how could I make this up
I've achieved a level of wealth and success that is hard to imagine or fabricate


I'm just a nigga like you
Despite my wealth, I'm still a normal person at my core


I'm from the bottom where we gon' get money regardless
I came from a difficult background where making money was crucial for survival


I'm not no regular artist
My focus on making money sets me apart from other artists in the industry


FN, this bitch came with a cartridge
I'm well-armed to protect my money and my success


I had that butter shit, I called it margarine
I used to have a lot of drugs to sell, which helped me make money


Now I make more than my teachers
My financial success has far surpassed what my teachers made


I bet I black out on all of my features
My music and work will continue to reflect my focus on making money


Broke, I call my cousin for sneakers
I remember a time when I didn't have much money and had to rely on family to help me out


Smoke, they don't want none of that neither
Even when I'm relaxing, people are still interested in being around me because of my money


Velour sweats like it's '89
I'm successful and wealthy but still have a nostalgic appreciation for the past


Me and Tory on some shit again
I'm back in the studio working on new projects and hustling for money


She talk about me like a cornball
Some people don't understand or appreciate my focus on making money and may ridicule me for it


Knowin' she gon' let me hit again
Despite any criticism or ridicule, I know that people will continue to be drawn to me because of my wealth


Militant, from the trenches, I can count up a million
I come from a tough background but I've worked hard to achieve financial success


Tryna wake up on an island like Gilligan
My focus on making money will continue to be my priority, and I hope to eventually achieve a life of luxury and relaxation


All of this money rob me of my innocence
My obsession with making money has changed me in ways that I never could have predicted or wanted




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Brewster, Daystar Peterson, Bryan Johnson

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aybee musa

One of the proudest things about listening to Dave East is i found him myself, aint nobody introduced me to his music and shit. Shows i got an eye for real rap!

D King

aybee musa corny

Sohail Ghaffari

BRO SAMEEEEEE

BDZ

F1rst shit i heard from dis nigga was a remix of Drake's "Free Smoke" n i was like, DAMN! This dude got #BARZ

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Brian Robinson

This shit firee ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ tory lanez came thru with the deadly vocals ๐ŸคŸ๐Ÿฝ

JustSAIYAN

Brian Robinson big facts

DJ Adamskiskiski

Always does

D-MiC

Dave snapped on this shit ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Panagiotis Kapellos

Masterpiece!!!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ™โคโค

Anaseli Lesika

I swear people still be sleeping on Dave East, stay woke ๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ฅ

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