Fancy
Drake瀀 Lyrics
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Go, go, go 'head (Go, go, go)
Go, go, go, go, go, go 'head
Go, go, go, go, go, go 'head
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
You, you fancy huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did, uh
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh?
You getting ready so I know we gon' be here awhile
In the bathroom flat irons and nail files
Spending hours in salons on your hairstyles
In the mall steady racking up the air miles
Hit the gym, step on the scales, stare at the number
You say you droppin' 10 pounds preparin' for summer
And you don't do it for the man, men never notice
You just do it for yourself, you the fucking coldest
Intelligent too, ooh you're my sweetheart
I've always liked my women book and street smart
Long as they got a little class like half days
And the confidence to overlook my past ways
Time heals all and heels hurt to walk in
But they go with the clutch that you carry your lip gloss in
And look, I really think that nobody does it better
I love the way you put it together, uh
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
You, you fancy huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh??
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did ('Sup, girl)
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Well, aren't you a breath of fresh air?
From all these superficial gold digging bitches in here
They get a baller, think that they ain't got to pick a career
Guess they plan on sucking dicks until some millions appear
Like “Voilà!” You do it right he might just buy you a car
Now she play these suckers just like B.o.B play the guitar
Now here you are with your girls having drinks at the bar
I say I'm buying, you decline, that is kinda bizarre
Independent with the demeanor of an R&B singer (check)
Naked ring finger, M3 Beamer (check, check)
Champagne Range, triple-white Jag
Closet full of brand new clothes and handbags
Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Chanel
D&G, BCBG, Versace, Louis and Bebe
You ain't needy, greedy or easy as these other breezy's
Who fuck for bottles of Riesling and bowls of baked ziti
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did (oh!)
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
You, you fancy huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Atlanta girls, let me see your hands (yeah)
Wave 'em at them bitches hating on you with their friends (come on)
Girl you got it, let 'em know that everything big
Nails done hair done, everything big
And my NY girls, let me see your hands (woo)
Wave 'em at them bitches hating on you with their friends (come on)
Girl you got it, let 'em know that everything big
Nails done hair done, everything big
And my LA girls, let me see your hands
Wave 'em at them bitches hating on you with their friends (come on)
Girl you got it, let 'em know everything big
Nails done hair done, everything big
And my TO girls, let me see your hands
Wave 'em at them bitches hating on you with their friends (yeah)
Girl you got it, let 'em know that everything big
Nails done, hair done, nails done, hair done
Say go Cinderella, go Cinderella
Orgasm blush, lipstick and concealer
Devil in a tight dress, girl you a killer
And ain't nobody realer, and ain't nobody realer, go
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go (showtime)
Go, go, go, go, go (as we proceed)
Uh, 5 and a half in boys, ass is off the hook
Cinderella 'bout to lose the glass off her foot
And when I find it is when I find you
And we can do the things we never got the time to
Better late than never but never late is better
They tell me time is money, well we'll spend it together
I'm down for whatever, you just lead the way
We go to dinner you don't even look at me to pay
Mature women with more than me were the first to tempt me
And Jason had this girl Tammy with a purple Bentley
How she got it I ain't never get to ask
I just knew that she was fine like a ticket on the dash
Yeah, but shout out to the homeowners
The girls that got diplomas and enough money to loan us
A little something extra, should we ever need it
If it sounds like you, then let me hear you repeat it
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
You, you fancy huh?
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Oh, you fancy, huh? (fancy)
In "Fancy", Drake admires and praises the woman he's with, who he describes as fancy. He begins the song by repeating "Oh, you fancy, huh?" and lists off the different ways in which she embraces her appearance - with her nails and hair done, and everything else "did." Drake showcases the effort and thought that she puts into her appearance, and how it's not for anyone else but herself.
While he's getting ready, he watches her and appreciates how much time she takes to make sure she looks her best. He praises her intelligence and her confidence, which is what attracts him to her. The verse closes with a reference to her carrying her lipgloss in a clutch, which is used as a symbol for her confidence and sophistication.
In the second verse, Drake talks about how much he admires this woman's success and independence. She has a strong sense of self and independence, and can afford all the designer clothes and handbags she wants. He admires her success and work ethic and points out the jealousy of other women, both in his hometown of Toronto and elsewhere.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the sentiment that the woman he's with is incredibly "fancy". Overall, "Fancy" is a tribute to the fancy independent women who can take care of themselves and look good while doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, go 'head (Go, go, go)
Encouragement to show off and keep going
Oh, you fancy, huh?
Acknowledging someone's luxurious and extravagant lifestyle
Nails done, hair done, everything did
Attention to grooming and appearance
You getting ready so I know we gon' be here awhile
Anticipation of a long evening due to time spent on preparation
In the bathroom flat irons and nail files
Tools used to achieve a polished appearance
Spending hours in salons on your hairstyles
Investing time and money into perfecting one's look
In the mall steady racking up the air miles
Frequent shopping for high-end brands
Hit the gym, step on the scales, stare at the number
Working towards a physical goal
You say you droppin' 10 pounds preparin' for summer
Working towards a physical goal in preparation for summer
And you don't do it for the man, men never notice
Looking and feeling good for oneself, not for the validation of men
You just do it for yourself, you the fucking coldest
Asserting one's confidence and badassery
Intelligent too, ooh you're my sweetheart
Acknowledging intelligence and smarts as attractive qualities
I've always liked my women book and street smart
Preference for women with both academic and practical knowledge
Long as they got a little class like half days
Preference for women with a level of refinement and elegance
And the confidence to overlook my past ways
Desire for a partner who accepts and forgives past mistakes
Time heals all and heels hurt to walk in
A play on words, acknowledging the pain of wearing high heels while also suggesting that time will heal any hurt
But they go with the clutch that you carry your lip gloss in
High heels complement the fashionable clutch bag used to carry lip gloss
And look, I really think that nobody does it better
Complimenting the subject of the song
Well, aren't you a breath of fresh air?
Complimenting the uniqueness of the subject of the song
From all these superficial gold digging bitches in here
Contrasting the subject of the song with other women who are only interested in money
Independent with the demeanor of an R&B singer (check)
Describing the subject's independence and cool demeanor with a reference to R&B singers
Naked ring finger, M3 Beamer (check, check)
Not being tied down or attached, but having a luxurious car
Champagne Range, triple-white Jag
More high-end cars owned by the subject
Closet full of brand new clothes and handbags
Having a large collection of designer clothes and bags
Alexander McQueen, Prada, Gucci, Chanel
Examples of high-end designer brands
D&G, BCBG, Versace, Louis and Bebe
More examples of high-end designer brands
You ain't needy, greedy or easy as these other breezy's
Asserting that the subject is different from other women who are needy, greedy, or easy
Who fuck for bottles of Riesling and bowls of baked ziti
Describing other women who trade sexual favors for cheap gifts
Atlanta girls, let me see your hands (yeah)
Addressing women from different geographical locations
Girl you got it, let 'em know that everything big
Encouraging women to embrace their luxurious lifestyles
And my NY girls, let me see your hands (woo)
Addressing women from New York
And my LA girls, let me see your hands
Addressing women from Los Angeles
And my TO girls, let me see your hands
Addressing women from Toronto
Wave 'em at them bitches hating on you with their friends (yeah)
Encouraging women to celebrate their success in the face of jealousy from others
Say go Cinderella, go Cinderella
Encouraging the subject of the song to keep pushing forward
Orgasm blush, lipstick and concealer
Makeup products used to enhance beauty
Devil in a tight dress, girl you a killer
Complimenting the subject of the song's sex appeal
And ain't nobody realer, and ain't nobody realer, go
Acknowledging the subject's authenticity and realness
Uh, 5 and a half in boys, ass is off the hook
Complimenting the subject's body and physical appearance
Cinderella 'bout to lose the glass off her foot
A reference to the fairytale where Cinderella's glass slipper falls off
And when I find it is when I find you
Suggesting that finding the missing piece leads to finding true love
And we can do the things we never got the time to
Looking forward to spending time with the subject and doing things together
Better late than never but never late is better
Acknowledging that it's better to do things earlier, but better late than never
They tell me time is money, well we'll spend it together
Choosing to spend time with the subject over focusing on money
I'm down for whatever, you just lead the way
Will follow the subject and do what they want to do
We go to dinner you don't even look at me to pay
Acknowledging that the subject can financially take care of themselves and doesn't need help
Mature women with more than me were the first to tempt me
Being attracted to mature women who have more experience and knowledge
And Jason had this girl Tammy with a purple Bentley
A reference to someone the artist knows who dated a girl with a luxurious car
How she got it I ain't never get to ask
Wondering how someone got a luxurious item
I just knew that she was fine like a ticket on the dash
Being attracted to the girl's beauty, like a speeding ticket on a car dashboard
Yeah, but shout out to the homeowners
Acknowledging those who own property
The girls that got diplomas and enough money to loan us
Acknowledging successful and educated women who can support others financially
A little something extra, should we ever need it
Being grateful for those who can provide extra support and help
If it sounds like you, then let me hear you repeat it
Encouraging those who can relate to the lyrics to speak up and show themselves
Oh, you fancy, huh? (fancy)
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the subject's luxurious lifestyle
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Kasseem Dean, Clifford Harris, Avery Chambliss, Noah Shabib, Henry Zant, Aubrey Johnson
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