0 To 100 / The Catch Up
Drake Lyrics


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Fuck bein' on some chill shit
We go 0 to 100 nigga, real quick
They be on that rap to pay the bill shit
And I don't feel that shit, not even a little bit
Oh Lord, know yourself, know your worth, nigga
My actions been louder than my words, nigga
How you so high, but still so down to Earth, nigga
Niggas wanna do it, we can do it on they turf, nigga
Oh Lord, I'm the rookie and the vet
Shoutout to the bitches out here holdin' down the set
All up in my phone, lookin' at pictures from the other night
She gon' be upset if she keep scrollin' to the left, dawg
She gon' see some shit that she don't wanna see
She ain't ready for it
If I ain't the greatest then I'm headed for it
That mean I'm way up
The 6 ain't friendly but it's where I lay up
This shit a mothafuckin' lay up
I been Steph Curry with the shot
Been cookin' with the sauce, chef, curry with the pot, boy
360 with the wrist, boy
Who the fuck them niggas is, boy?
OVO, man we really with the shits, boy
Really with the shits
I should prolly sign to Hit-Boy cause I got all the hits, boy
Fuck all that "Drake you gotta chill" shit
I be on my Lil Mouse drill shit
Fuck all that rap-to-pay-your-bill shit
Yeah, I'm on some Raptors pay my bills shit
All up on TV, I thought it'd make me richer
Wasn't payin' me enough, I needed somethin' quicker
So now I'm all in Niko's basement puttin' work in on the phones
Either that or drive to money mart to make the pickups
Man it's 2008, I'm tryna paint the picture
Comeback Season in the works and now I'm thinkin' bigger
I got 40 in the studio, every night, late night
Gotta watch that shit, don't want to make him sicker
That's my nigga
Oh Lord, got a whole lot to show for it
I mean we can really get it, we can go for it
I'm just here for the bucks and the billi's, nigga
Don't make me kill one of the GOAT's for it
Ugh, I run this shit, they like "Go Forrest
Run Forrest, run Forrest, go Forrest"
Yeah, I mean you already wrote for us
Damn, nigga, what's one more quote for us?
Oh Lord, who else soundin' like this?
They ain't make me what I am, they just found me like this
I was ready, fuck that, I've been ready
Since my dad used to tell me he was comin' to the house to get me
He ain't show up
Valuable lesson, man I had to grow up
That's why I never ask for help
I'll do it for you niggas and do it for myself

I go 0 to 100, nigga, real quick
Real quick, whole squad on that real shit
0 to 100, nigga, real quick
Real quick, real fuckin' quick, nigga
0 to 100, nigga, real quick
Real quick, whole squad on that real shit
0 to 100, nigga, real quick
Real quick, real fuckin' quick, nigga

Whole squad on that real shit
Whole squad on that real shit
Whole squad on that real shit

The other night, Lavish Lee told me that I'm all these people listen to
She said they love me unconditional
Imagine how I feel to watch another nigga at the top
You know that if it wasn't you, you would be dissin' you, dawg
Damn, okay, from that perspective
I see what you're talkin' 'bout, no way to soften that
'Cause me, I was tryna find out where I lost 'em at
But maybe I ain't lose 'em at all
Maybe I keep movin' forward and they're just stagnant, they ain't movin' at all
But when they need a favor, who do they call?
Maybe I'm searchin' for the problems, askin' what was said and who was involved
Too focused on people's feedback and provin' 'em wrong
They say the shoe can always fit, no matter whose foot it's on
These days feel like I'm squeezin' in 'em
Whoever wore 'em before just wasn't thinkin' big enough
I'm 'bout to leave 'em with 'em
'Cause if I run in the game in these, man the seams are splittin'
No pun intended but they're smellin' defeat in the air
Headed where nobody took it, who meetin' me there?
They tell him that he's talkin' crazy but he doesn't care
Bein' humble don't work as well as bein' aware
Listen up, boy, you're better off eavesdroppin'
We already got spring 2015 poppin'
PND droppin', Reps-up P droppin'
Majid Jordan droppin', OB droppin', not to mention me droppin'
Feel like we paid the refs off, man we fixed the game
Me and Noel been at it before Twitter names
Yeah, been on the move like the lease is up
And I can't even name one person that's keepin' up
Damn, fuck how it was in the past tense
Ask yourself, how do we match up now?
'Cause I'm only 27 and I'm only gettin' better
If I haven't passed you yet, watch me catch up now, forreal

Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up




Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Could it be the way that I'll catch up

Overall Meaning

In "0 to 100 / The Catch Up," Drake proclaims that he no longer cares about rap as merely a means of paying his bills. He has already made it clear in his previous work that he's not from the streets, and he doesn't need to tough-talk to be respected. Rather, Drake is here to show us that authenticity, humility, and hard work pay off in the game. He keeps things contemporary by making references to popular basketball player Steph Curry, fellow rapper Lil Mouse, and Hit-Boy, a popular producer at the time of the song's release. Drake speaks repeatedly of his rise to fame, from his early mixtapes in 2008 to the current year the song was released, showcasing his low-and-slow approach and how it has paid off. Finally, in the last part of the song, he makes references to his current collaborators, using their names as examples of greatness while openly stating that he intends to surpass them all in power and success.


The lyrics of "0 to 100 / The Catch Up" can be interpreted as Drake's declaration of his arrival as a superstar in the rap game. He is not hesitant to compare himself to those who came before him, and the song basically represents a turning point in his career as he solidifies his place at the top of the rap game. This song is not devoid of drama, as Drake makes references to betrayal by those who were supposed to be on his side, and his determination to succeed despite their treachery. Overall, "0 to 100 / The Catch Up" is an expression of Drake's unabashed confidence and his unapologetic drive to greatness.


Line by Line Meaning

Fuck bein' on some chill shit
I don't want to be calm or relaxed


We go 0 to 100 nigga, real quick
We go from nothing to everything very fast


They be on that rap to pay the bill shit
They make music just to make money


And I don't feel that shit, not even a little bit
And I don't believe in that, not even a little bit


Oh Lord, know yourself, know your worth, nigga
Oh God, understand who you are and your value


My actions been louder than my words, nigga
My actions speak louder than my words


How you so high, but still so down to Earth, nigga
How can you be successful, but still remain humble


Niggas wanna do it, we can do it on they turf, nigga
If people want to compete, we can do it on their territory


Oh Lord, I'm the rookie and the vet
Oh God, I am both a beginner and an expert


Shoutout to the bitches out here holdin' down the set
Appreciation to the women who are supporting the team


All up in my phone, lookin' at pictures from the other night
I am going through the pictures on my phone from the recent event


She gon' be upset if she keep scrollin' to the left, dawg
She will be angry if she continues scrolling through the pictures


She gon' see some shit that she don't wanna see
She will see things that she doesn't want to witness


If I ain't the greatest then I'm headed for it
If I am not already the best, I am on my way to becoming the best


That mean I'm way up
That means I am very successful


The 6 ain't friendly but it's where I lay up
My hometown isn't always welcoming, but it's where I rest


This shit a mothafuckin' lay up
This situation is very easy


I been Steph Curry with the shot
I have been very accurate with my shot, just like Steph Curry


Been cookin' with the sauce, chef, curry with the pot, boy
I have been preparing food with the skill and style of a chef


360 with the wrist, boy
I have full control and agility with my wrist


Who the fuck them niggas is, boy?
Who are those people, boy?


OVO, man we really with the shits, boy
Our crew, OVO, is really involved in the actions


Really with the shits
Truly involved in the actions


I should prolly sign to Hit-Boy cause I got all the hits, boy
I should probably sign with Hit-Boy because I have all the popular songs


Fuck all that 'Drake you gotta chill' shit
Forget about all that 'Drake, you have to calm down' nonsense


I be on my Lil Mouse drill shit
I am focused on my serious and intense work


Yeah, I'm on some Raptors pay my bills shit
Yes, I am on some Toronto Raptors, making money to pay my bills


All up on TV, I thought it'd make me richer
Being on television, I thought it would make me wealthier


Wasn't payin' me enough, I needed somethin' quicker
It wasn't paying me enough, I needed something faster


So now I'm all in Niko's basement puttin' work in on the phones
So now I am in Niko's basement, working on the phones


Either that or drive to money mart to make the pickups
Either that or driving to money mart to collect the money


Man it's 2008, I'm tryna paint the picture
Dude, it is 2008, and I am trying to create the image


Comeback Season in the works and now I'm thinkin' bigger
I am working on my comeback album and now I am planning bigger things


I got 40 in the studio, every night, late night
I have 40 in the studio every night, late at night


Gotta watch that shit, don't want to make him sicker
I have to be careful, don't want to make him feel worse


That's my nigga
That's my friend


Oh Lord, got a whole lot to show for it
Oh God, I have achieved a lot to prove myself


I mean we can really get it, we can go for it
I mean, we can truly achieve it, we can go after it


I'm just here for the bucks and the billi's, nigga
I am only here for the money and the success


Don't make me kill one of the GOAT's for it
Don't make me have to compete with one of the greatest of all time for it


Ugh, I run this shit, they like 'Go Forrest
Ugh, I am in control of this, they're cheering me on like 'Go Forrest'


Run Forrest, run Forrest, go Forrest'
Run Forrest, run Forrest, go Forrest


Yeah, I mean you already wrote for us
Yeah, I know you have already written for us


Damn, nigga, what's one more quote for us?
Damn, dude, what's one more line for us?


Oh Lord, who else soundin' like this?
Oh God, who else sounds like this?


They ain't make me what I am, they just found me like this
They didn't create who I am, they just discovered me like this


I was ready, fuck that, I've been ready
I was ready, forget that, I have always been ready


Since my dad used to tell me he was comin' to the house to get me
Since my dad used to tell me he was coming to pick me up from the house


He ain't show up
He didn't arrive


Valuable lesson, man I had to grow up
It was a valuable lesson, man, I had to mature


That's why I never ask for help
That's why I never seek assistance


I'll do it for you niggas and do it for myself
I will accomplish it for you all and also for myself


I go 0 to 100, nigga, real quick
I go from nothing to everything very fast


Real quick, whole squad on that real shit
Very fast, the whole team is involved in real actions


Whole squad on that real shit
The entire team is involved in real actions


The other night, Lavish Lee told me that I'm all these people listen to
The other night, Lavish Lee said that I am the artist everyone is listening to


She said they love me unconditional
She said they love me without conditions


Imagine how I feel to watch another nigga at the top
Imagine how I feel to see another person becoming successful


You know that if it wasn't you, you would be dissin' you, dawg
You know that if it wasn't you, you would criticize yourself


Damn, okay, from that perspective
Wow, okay, from that point of view


I see what you're talkin' 'bout, no way to soften that
I understand what you mean, it cannot be made less harsh


'Cause me, I was tryna find out where I lost 'em at
Because I was trying to understand where I lost their interest


But maybe I ain't lose 'em at all
But maybe I didn't lose them completely


Maybe I keep movin' forward and they're just stagnant, they ain't movin' at all
Maybe I am progressing and they are just staying still, not moving at all


But when they need a favor, who do they call?
But when they need something, who do they contact?


Maybe I'm searchin' for the problems, askin' what was said and who was involved
Maybe I am looking for issues, asking what was said and who was involved


Too focused on people's feedback and provin' 'em wrong
Too focused on what people say and trying to prove them wrong


They say the shoe can always fit, no matter whose foot it's on
They say the situation can always be relatable, regardless of who is experiencing it


These days feel like I'm squeezin' in 'em
These days feel like I am forcing myself into those situations


Whoever wore 'em before just wasn't thinkin' big enough
Whoever wore them before me wasn't aiming high enough


I'm 'bout to leave 'em with 'em
I am about to leave them with those problems


'Cause if I run in the game in these, man the seams are splittin'
Because if I enter the game with these shoes, the seams will burst open


No pun intended but they're smellin' defeat in the air
No intended joke, but they can sense the smell of failure


Headed where nobody took it, who meetin' me there?
Going where nobody has gone before, who will be there to greet me?


They tell him that he's talkin' crazy but he doesn't care
They tell him that he is speaking nonsense, but he doesn't care


Bein' humble don't work as well as bein' aware
Being modest isn't as effective as being conscious


Listen up, boy, you're better off eavesdroppin'
Listen carefully, boy, it's better that you overhear


We already got spring 2015 poppin'
We already have spring 2015 under control


PND droppin', Reps-up P droppin'
PND releasing music, Reps-up P releasing music


Majid Jordan droppin', OB droppin', not to mention me droppin'
Majid Jordan releasing music, OB releasing music, and not to forget about my own music release


Feel like we paid the refs off, man we fixed the game
Feels like we bribed the referees, man, we manipulated the game


Me and Noel been at it before Twitter names
Me and Noel have been doing this before we were known on Twitter


Yeah, been on the move like the lease is up
Yeah, been active and busy as if the lease is about to expire


And I can't even name one person that's keepin' up
And I can't even think of one person who is able to keep up with me


Damn, fuck how it was in the past tense
Damn, forget about how it was in the past


Ask yourself, how do we match up now?
Question yourself, how do we compare now?


'Cause I'm only 27 and I'm only gettin' better
Because I am only 27 and still improving


If I haven't passed you yet, watch me catch up now, forreal
If I haven't surpassed you yet, watch me catch up now, for real


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up


Could it be the way that I'll catch up
Is it possible that this is how I will catch up




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ADAM FEENEY, ADAM KING FEENEY, ANDERSON HERNANDEZ, AUBREY GRAHAM, CHESTER HANSEN, MATTHEW SAMUELS, NOAH SHEBIB, PAUL JEFFERIES

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@sergiocruz1227

“They say the shoe can always fit, no matter whose foot it's on
These days feel like I'm squeezin' in 'em
Whoever wore 'em before just wasn't thinkin' big enough
I'm 'bout to leave 'em with 'em
'Cause if I run in the game in these, man the seams are splittin'
No pun intended but they're smellin' defeat in the air”


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