the motto
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I'm the fuckin' man, you don't get it do ya?
Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
Go uptown, New York City bitch
Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
Clubbing hard, fuckin' women ain't much to do
Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
Still getting brain from a thang, ain't shit changed
How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
Twenty five sittin' on twenty-five mil uhh
I'm in the building and I'm feeling myself
Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'mma do it for the Bay, okay
Getting paid well holla wen ever that stop
My team good, we don't really need a mascot
Tell Tune “light one, pass it like a relay”
YMCMB you niggas more YMCA
Me, Freddie, Marley Marl at the cribbo
Shout goes out to Niko, J and Chubbs, shout to Gibbo
We got Santa Margarita by the liter
She know even if I'm fuckin' with her, I don't really need her
Ahhh, That's how you feel man?
That's really how you feel?
'Cause the pimpin' ice cold, all these bitches wanna chill
I mean maybe she won't
Then again maybe she will
I can almost guarantee she know the deal
Real nigga wassap

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto nigga YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
Every day, every day, fuck what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real nigga wassup?

One, time fuck one time
I'm calling niggas out like the umpire
Seven, grams in the blunt
Almost drowned in her pussy so I swam to her butt
It's Eastside, we in this bitch
Wish a nigga would like a tree in this bitch
And if a leaf fall put some weed in that bitch
That's my MO add a B to that shit
I'm fucked up, torn down
I'm twisted: door knob
Talk stupid, off with your head!
Nigga money talks and Mr Ed! Ya
I'm so Young Money got a drum on the gun
Energizer bunny
Funny how honey ain't sweet like sugar
Ain't shit sweet niggas on the street like hookers
I tongue kiss her other tongue
Skeet skeet skeet: water gun
Oh my God Becky look at her butt

Tunechi

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto nigga YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
Every day, every day, fuck what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real nigga wassup?

Wassap wassap
Real nigga wassup
Real nigga wassup

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto nigga YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
Every day, every day, fuck what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real nigga wassup?





Wassap, wassap

Overall Meaning

"The Motto" by Drake features the rapper boasting about his success and lifestyle, while also celebrating the popular catchphrase "YOLO," meaning "you only live once." The lyrics highlight Drake's wealth, including his luxurious condo in Biscayne, Miami, and his success as an artist with 25 million dollars in the bank. He also references his love for women, clubbing, and drugs, which are common themes in his music. Drake pays homage to the late rapper Mac Dre, stating that he will do it for The Bay, in reference to Dre's hometown of Bay Area, California.


Overall, "The Motto" is a representation of Drake's self-confidence and his motto of seizing opportunities while embracing a carefree attitude. It showcases his comfort and ease with his wealth and status, as well as his willingness to enjoy life to the fullest. The song's message encourages listeners to live in the present and not worry about the consequences of their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the fuckin' man, you don't get it do ya?
I am successful and important, but you fail to see that.


Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
People are suddenly treating me differently now that I have a lot of money.


Go uptown, New York City bitch
I am traveling to New York City.


Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
I am particularly attractive to some Spanish women, like the musical group Aventura.


Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
I am in Miami and would like for you to inform Uncle Luke of this.


Clubbing hard, fuckin' women ain't much to do
I am enjoying the nightclub scene and engaging in casual sex because there is not much else to do.


Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
I have expensive jewelry and a nice condominium in Biscayne.


Still getting brain from a thang, ain't shit changed
I am still receiving oral sex from a woman, and nothing has changed for me despite my success.


How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
I am curious about how you are feeling.


Twenty five sittin' on twenty-five mil uhh
I have $25 million in the bank.


I'm in the building and I'm feeling myself
I am confident and proud of myself for being successful.


Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'mma do it for the Bay, okay
I am paying tribute to Mac Dre and am motivated to work hard for my hometown of the Bay Area.


Getting paid well holla wen ever that stop
I am making a lot of money and will let you know if that ever changes.


My team good, we don't really need a mascot
My team is good and does not require a mascot to be successful.


Tell Tune “light one, pass it like a relay”
I am instructing my friend, Tune, to pass me a marijuana cigarette like a relay baton.


YMCMB you niggas more YMCA
You guys are more like the YMCA than the Young Money/Cash Money Billionaires.


Me, Freddie, Marley Marl at the cribbo
Freddie, Marley Marl, and I are hanging out at home.


Shout goes out to Niko, J and Chubbs, shout to Gibbo
I am giving a shout-out to my friends Niko, J, Chubbs, and Gibbo.


We got Santa Margarita by the liter
We have a lot of Santa Margarita (a type of alcohol) in large bottles.


She know even if I'm fuckin' with her, I don't really need her
Even though I may be engaging in casual sex with her, I do not actually need her in my life.


Ahhh, That's how you feel man?
I am curious about your thoughts and feelings.


That's really how you feel?
Are you being sincere in expressing how you feel?


'Cause the pimpin' ice cold, all these bitches wanna chill
Because I am so smooth and confident, women are attracted to me and want to spend time with me.


I mean maybe she won't
It is possible that a woman may not want to be with me.


Then again maybe she will
However, there is still a chance that she may still choose to be with me.


I can almost guarantee she know the deal
I am confident that most women understand the nature of my relationships with them.


Real nigga wassap
I am asking how a real person is doing.


Now she want a photo Ya
A woman is interested in taking a picture with me.


You already know though
Of course, you already knew that would happen.


You only live once, that's the motto nigga YOLO
We should live our lives without regret because we only get one chance to do so.


We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
We are always ready and enthusiastic to take on new experiences and challenges.


Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
We take life seriously and are not content to simply sit on the sidelines and watch it pass us by.


Fuck what anybody say
I do not care what other people think or say about me.


Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
My wealth has made it difficult to see or hear the negative opinions of others.


One, time fuck one time
Let us have sexual intercourse once and then never do it again.


I'm calling niggas out like the umpire
I am criticizing and confronting people directly, like a sports umpire making calls.


Seven, grams in the blunt
I have put seven grams of marijuana into a cigar or rollup cigarette.


Almost drowned in her pussy so I swam to her butt
I performed oral sex on her vigorously and then shifted my focus to her buttocks.


It's Eastside, we in this bitch
I am from the Eastside of a particular area and am currently present there.


Wish a nigga would like a tree in this bitch
I am daring anyone to confront me or cause trouble in this place.


And if a leaf fall put some weed in that bitch
If something goes wrong or someone makes a mistake, we will smoke some weed to relax and forget about it.


That's my MO add a B to that shit
This is my modus operandi, and I am adding a reference to my record label, Young Money/Cash Money Billionaires.


I'm fucked up, torn down
I am drunk and feeling low or depressed.


I'm twisted: door knob
I am heavily intoxicated and incapable of coherent thought or action.


Talk stupid, off with your head!
If someone speaks to me disrespectfully or foolishly, I will react severely and harshly.


Nigga money talks and Mr Ed! Ya
Money is the most important factor in many situations, and it can make people say and do things they otherwise would not.


I'm so Young Money got a drum on the gun
Because of my affiliation with Young Money/Cash Money Billionaires, I have a powerful weapon in my possession.


Energizer bunny
I have a lot of energy and stamina.


Funny how honey ain't sweet like sugar
Women may look sweet or attractive, but they can be difficult or problematic in reality.


Ain't shit sweet niggas on the street like hookers
The reality of life is harsh and unforgiving, like men who sell sex on the street.


I tongue kiss her other tongue
I am engaging in passionate kissing with a woman, including deep or French kissing.


Skeet skeet skeet: water gun
I am ejaculating rapidly, like a water gun firing repeatedly.


Oh my God Becky look at her butt
I am admiring a woman's buttocks in the same way as the character Becky in the film 'American Pie.'


Wassap wassap
I am greeting you and asking how you are doing.


Real nigga wassup
I am asking how a genuine and authentic person is doing.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUBREY GRAHAM, DWAYNE CARTER, ANTHONY RAY, NOAH SHEBIB, TYLER WILLIAMS

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