Recognize
Drake/PartyNextDoor Lyrics


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Gotta get real again, gotta get real again, oh

You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas

I want you, I want you
To turn up on me every night when I see you
Better recognize when I see you
I really want you, you, you
Hit the club for you, you, you
Lightskin got your new, new, do
Even look like Lauren London too
I be trippin', but this money ain't
Hit the strip, check my money length
Sorry if my whip covered in dank
'Cause I be rollin' with this skunk all day
All these bitches know that you're my nigga
I ain't trippin' off of any of your niggas
'Cause I don't care about your nigga, four nigga
Five nigga, six nigga, I ain't give a shit about shit, nigga
(Girl, I see you)

You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas

I want you, I want you
To turn up on me every night when I see you
Better recognize when I see you
I really want you, you, you
Hit the club for you, you, you
Lightskin got your new, new, do
Even look like Lauren London too
I be trippin', but this money ain't
Hit the strip, check my money length
Sorry if my whip covered in dank
'Cause I be rollin' with this skunk all day
All these bitches know that you're my nigga
I ain't trippin' off of any of your niggas
'Cause I don't care about your nigga, four nigga
Five nigga, six nigga, I ain't give a shit about shit, nigga
(Girl, I see you)

Only special request to all di gyal dem
From north, south, east and west
From the the body look good and you know it
God bless, bruk wild, bruk a man spine
God bless, bruk wild, bruk a man spine

(Gotta get real again)
Girl, you must be doin' magic
Girl, you must be doin' magic
Turn fuckin' you to a habit
I could name a lot of things any other man
Won't do for you, I do for you
When I hit you at your condo real late
Check the scene to see if you straight
Then cut like kids cake
I got that feelin' for you, that feelin' that you crave
Each time I do it for you, I make that bad pussy behave
Now pop it, bottles, the top is so open
The budget, I'm Party so fuck it
The concierge told me my new baby lookin' like LeToya Luckett
Let my money get older and older and older and older like Regis
And she will not fuck with no broke niggas, no, nigga, only the realest

You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas and I got bitches
You got niggas

I want you, I want you
To turn up on me every night when I see you
Better recognize when I see you
I really want you, you, you
Hit the club for you, you, you
Lightskin got your new, new, do
Even look like Lauren London too
I be trippin', but this money ain't
Hit the strip, check my money length
Sorry if my whip covered in dank
'Cause I be rollin' with this skunk all day
All these bitches know that you're my nigga
I ain't trippin' off of any of your niggas
'Cause I don't care about your nigga, four nigga
Five nigga, six nigga, I ain't give a shit about shit, nigga
(Girl, I see you)

Yeah, shout the girls from the east who know what's good with me (girl, I see you)
Yeah, shout the ones from the west know what's good with PND, oh-oh (girl, I see you)
Stories of you and your girls is all I hear (girl, I see you)
Who do you fuck in the city when I'm not there? I owe you time
Let's plan somethin' out when I come back from Europe
Swear I'm withholdin' my urges
'Til you get this one-on-one shit like your name Katie Couric
I gotta get you those snow tires for your Mercedes
I'm glad you reminded me, baby
All of these thin's slip my mind it's been crazy
Bite on your shoulder, I know that's your favorite
Touchin' yourself to that video we made a month ago
You a freak and your cover's blown
How you talked me into sendin' that to you, I'll never know
Fuck it, girl, I'm 'bout whatever though
Yeah, I guess a nigga just believe in you and that's proof for you
Could name a lot of thin's any other man won't do for you
I'll do it for you, that's real

I want you
To turn up on me every night when I see you
Better recognize when I see you
I really want you, you, you
Hit the club for you, you, you
Lightskin got your new, new, do
Even look like Lauren London too
I be trippin', but this money ain't
Hit the strip, check my money length
Sorry if my whip covered in dank
'Cause I be rollin' with this skunk all day
All these bitches know that you're my nigga
I ain't trippin' off of any of your niggas
'Cause I don't care about your nigga, four nigga




Five nigga, six nigga, I ain't give a shit about shit, nigga
(Girl, I see you)

Overall Meaning

In "Recognize," Drake and PartyNextDoor discuss their relationships and the difficulties that come with them. They both have multiple partners, but they are still drawn to each other. They talk about the struggles of being in a nontraditional relationship and dealing with jealousy and mistrust. They also talk about how money and material possessions can complicate relationships, but in the end, they just want to have fun and enjoy each other's company. The chorus repeats the line "You got niggas and I got bitches," emphasizing the complicated nature of their relationships.


The song was released in 2014 and was a part of PartyNextDoor's album "Partynextdoor Two." It features Drake, who co-wrote the song. It was produced by PartyNextDoor and Noah "40" Shebib, who is a frequent collaborator of Drake's. The song is known for its slow, hypnotic beat and sensual lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Gotta get real again, gotta get real again, oh
I need to face reality and be honest with myself and others.


You got niggas and I got bitches
You have male friends, and I have female friends.


You got niggas
You have male friends.


I want you, I want you
I desire you, I desire you.


To turn up on me every night when I see you
I want you to be lively and energetic when we meet every night.


Better recognize when I see you
You better identify me when you see me.


I really want you, you, you
I deeply desire you, you, you.


Hit the club for you, you, you
I will go to the club for you, you, you.


Lightskin got your new, new, do
Your new hairstyle looks great on your light skin tone.


Even look like Lauren London too
You resemble Lauren London as well.


I be trippin', but this money ain't
I may be experiencing some difficulty, but my money is not the issue.


Hit the strip, check my money length
Go to the strip club and show off my money.


Sorry if my whip covered in dank
I apologize if my car smells like marijuana.


'Cause I be rollin' with this skunk all day
I have been smoking marijuana all day.


All these bitches know that you're my nigga
All these women know that you are my friend.


I ain't trippin' off of any of your niggas
I am not worried about any of your male friends.


'Cause I don't care about your nigga, four nigga
I do not care about any of your male friends, whether it is one, four, or five.


Five nigga, six nigga, I ain't give a shit about shit, nigga
I do not give a damn about any of your male friends, regardless of the number.


(Girl, I see you)
I acknowledge you, girl.


You got niggas
You have male friends.


Only special request to all di gyal dem
I have a special request for all the women.


From north, south, east and west
From all directions.


From the the body look good and you know it
You have a great physique, and you are aware of it.


God bless, bruk wild, bruk a man spine
May God bless you. You are very sexually active that you break men's spines.


(Gotta get real again)
I need to face reality and be honest again.


Girl, you must be doin' magic
You must be enchanting and captivating, girl.


Turn fuckin' you to a habit
Having sex with you has become a habit.


I could name a lot of things any other man
I can do several things that other men may not be able to do.


Won't do for you, I do for you
Things that other men may refuse to do for you, I am willing to do.


When I hit you at your condo real late
When I come to your apartment late at night.


Check the scene to see if you straight
Making sure that you are okay and comfortable.


Then cut like kids cake
Having sexual intercourse.


I got that feelin' for you, that feelin' that you crave
I have that feeling for you that you desire.


Each time I do it for you, I make that bad pussy behave
Every time I have sexual intercourse with you, it tames your naughty vagina.


Now pop it, bottles, the top is so open
Now let's celebrate, opening bottles of champagne.


The budget, I'm Party so fuck it
I am PartyNextDoor, so let's not worry about the cost.


The concierge told me my new baby lookin' like LeToya Luckett
The hotel employee complimented you, saying that you look like LeToya Luckett.


Let my money get older and older and older and older like Regis
Like Regis Philbin, let my money continue to increase and age over time.


And she will not fuck with no broke niggas, no, nigga, only the realest
She will not date or be intimate with any penniless individuals; only those who are genuine.


Yeah, shout the girls from the east who know what's good with me (girl, I see you)
Shout out to the women from the east who know me well.


Yeah, shout the ones from the west know what's good with PND, oh-oh (girl, I see you)
Shout out to the women from the west who know what matters with PartyNextDoor.


Stories of you and your girls is all I hear (girl, I see you)
I hear stories about you and your female friends.


Who do you fuck in the city when I'm not there? I owe you time
Who do you have sexual intercourse with when I am not around? I need to spend more time with you.


Let's plan somethin' out when I come back from Europe
Let us arrange a meeting when I return from Europe.


Swear I'm withholdin' my urges
I promise to control my sexual desires.


'Til you get this one-on-one shit like your name Katie Couric
Until you give me one-on-one time, like your name is Katie Couric (a journalist known for individual interviews).


I gotta get you those snow tires for your Mercedes
I have to buy you new tires for your Mercedes vehicle.


I'm glad you reminded me, baby
I am happy that you reminded me.


All of these thin's slip my mind it's been crazy
I often forget important things, it's been hectic lately.


Bite on your shoulder, I know that's your favorite
Biting on your shoulder is your preferred physical pleasure.


Touchin' yourself to that video we made a month ago
Masturbating to the video we made a month ago.


You a freak and your cover's blown
You are sexually adventurous, and your secrets are revealed.


How you talked me into sendin' that to you, I'll never know
I do not know how you persuaded me to send you that video.


Fuck it, girl, I'm 'bout whatever though
Forget it, girl, I am open to anything.


Yeah, I guess a nigga just believe in you and that's proof for you
I believe in you, and that is my proof.


Could name a lot of thin's any other man won't do for you
I can do many things that other men refuse to do for you.


I'll do it for you, that's real
I will do it for you, and it is sincere.


I want you
I desire you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Jahron Brathwaite

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