Future
Drake/Future Lyrics


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You let it slip
Some words you're not supposed to say
This early on
When does it shift
Now that the season's changed
And all the winter winds have come and gone
Before you would've sent me running
But now it's clear what we're becoming
Beautiful and shiny and new
Oh, the future that I see with you
We now make plans
Months out in advance
And I don't see anything wrong
With holding hands
And saying we won't let go
For oh so long
We've seen each other bruised and shattered
And darling from what I have gathered
I never want to be that way again
'Cuz you're not just my lover, but my friend
Oh, can I say I'll never let you go
Before I would've sent you running
But now you see what we're becoming




And darling if my dreams come true
I will never give up loving you

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of the song "Future" by Drake and Future, the singer begins by boasting about his success in illicit activities, implying that he has been doing it for a long time, represented by his "wound stripes." The singer expresses his desire to be as rich and powerful as the notorious drug kingpin Big Meach. He then goes on to describe his journey into the world of crime, starting with connections and eventually working his way up. He emphasizes the importance of money and warns that anything that does not involve significant financial gain is not worth his attention. The singer then beseeches the messiah to provide him with wealth and success, promising to give his all to achieve his goals.


In the second verse, the singer paints a vivid picture of his lavish lifestyle, including his love for lean (a drug), his penchant for popping wheelies on a motorcycle (a banshee), and his willingness to throw money even if it is not necessary. He boasts about his ability to turn a profit, as indicated by his comparison of his earnings to white cocaine from Marilyn Manson. The singer revels in his success, with his street credibility confirmed by the fact that people are chanting his name. He also turns his attention to his romantic conquests, describing himself as a womanizer that has a secretary as a mainstay girlfriend. He then shifts back to his criminal alter-ego, warning his enemies that he is about to come for them and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.


Line by Line Meaning

I got wound stripes, that's 30 years of runnin'
I have been in the game for a long time and have the scars to prove it


I should be with big meach, I get so much money
I make enough money to be running with notorious people like Big Meach


I started off connectin', and then I wash my hands
I started off in the game, but have distanced myself from certain types of people and activities


Do not touch it, if it ain't them bands
I only deal with large sums of money, and have no time for small-time opportunities


I pray to messiah told him I want it all
I am very ambitious and believe in the power of prayer to help me achieve my goals


Put me in the game, or I crawl behind the wall
I am either going to make it big or I will be stuck on the sidelines, with nothing to show for it


I'm living lavish, smashin' on these pink toes
I'm living the good life and hooking up with attractive women


More paper than Kinkos, drinkin' bottles and they gold- ROSE!
I have a lot of money and am drinking expensive champagne


Drinkin lean and it's heavy OKAY!
I am drinking a lot of lean and am feeling the effects


Yea, poppin' wheelies on a banshee
I am having fun and living life on the edge


We throwin' money on these hoes and they ain't even dancin'
I am spending a lot of money on women who are not even doing anything for me


And its coming back white, marlyn manson
The drugs I am taking are high-quality and I am feeling the effects strongly


They yellin' young future back, and he brought good crack
People are excited by my return and expect me to bring some good stuff


Macheveli
I see myself as a cunning and strategic player in the game


And im fillin' up my belly, with pies, vegetary
I am eating well and enjoying the fruits of my labor


Im a dog on these hoes, vetinary
I treat women poorly and have no remorse for it


Yea, I make movies, tyler perry
I am living a life of luxury, similar to the famous director Tyler Perry


Yo main dame, thats my secretary
I am in control of my women, and treat them like my personal assistants


But you good cuz I love money, february
I am focused on my career, and will not let women distract me or interfere with my vision


Gotta lot of shit on my mind but can't get discouraged
I am dealing with a lot of problems and challenges, but I refuse to be discouraged


Apply major pressure, you better be weary
I am putting a lot of pressure on my competitors, and they should be worried about what I am capable of


You bout to get your 'ish,dog you gon' get your 'ish
If someone gets in my way or crosses me, I will not hesitate to retaliate and make them pay


The preacher gonna say a scripture, I'm asking for forgiveness
I acknowledge my sins and hope for redemption and forgiveness


I hear the streets callin', all the little ghetto children
I am connected to the streets and have not forgotten my roots


Future all they know, astronaut pluto, numero uno
I am a big deal in the game and have earned a lot of respect and admiration


Im coming for your throat
I am aggressive and competitive, and will stop at nothing to succeed


Bitch I gotta have it, I know you waitin' to taste it
I am confident and know that people want my music


And I'mma murder every track nigga cold case it
I am going to make every song I create amazing, and leave a lasting impact on the game




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Written by: Lauren Drake

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When Future said “hunthourgjyhsgbhrghlilbitch”
I felt that

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@shivalisood2255

When Future said "OOo"
I felt that.

@sayranmahmoodiazar5137

This is so wholesome on an intimate level and romantically inspirationally provoking

@ImTrippy25

@Joel Reese honestly though. Everybody has to ride some kind of dumb trend wave "i FelT tHaT" its so fucking stupid

@carter_RU

@@ImTrippy25 facts

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