30 for 30 Freestyle
Drake Lyrics


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Never thought I'd be talking from this perspective
But I'm not really sure what else you expected
When the higher-ups have all come together as a collective
With conspiracies to end my run and send me a message
40, Did you get the message?
Cause I just checked my phone and I didn't get it
I mean, I say hats off for a solid effort
But we didn't flinch for a second, we got our shit together
Yeah, not here to fight wars
But niggas wanna talk high scores
Party just dipped off in a white Porsche
And I just came from dinner where I ate some well done seared scallops
That were to die for
But I got bigger fish to fry
I'm talking bigger shit than you and I
Kids'll lose their lives, got me scared of losing mine
And if I hold my tongue about it, I get crucified
Wrote this shit on a bumpy flight on a summer night
Flying over Chattanooga, out here trying to spread the movement
I just got me the Mercedes Pullman
You niggas never heard of it, you gotta hit up Google
Back in the city, shit is getting brutal
These kids'll hit your noodle then take a girl to the movies
They've been dropping out on both sides
We ain't in it, we just ghost ride
The pen is working if you niggas need some ghost lines
I thought you wanted yours like I want mine
I guess you just making moves on your own time
But just know it'll be January in no time
And your absence is very concerning
It's like you went on vacation with no plan of returning
Shit is purely for sport, I need it 30 for 30
Banners are ready in case we need to retire your jersey
I got a club in the Raptors arena
Championships, celebrations during regular seasons
Paternity testing for women that I never slept with
I'm legally obligated if they request it
So much legal action like I'm Michael Jackson
Luckily, I'm great at avoiding distraction
Used to get no reaction, now I'm overreacting
Ah nigga, that shit gotta go platinum
I just listened to Closer To My Dreams
Wide eyed and uneducated at 19
I can't rap like that, all young and naive
Not after all of the shit I've seen and the things I believe
Drastically changing, thank you for all your patience
I'm just in a different space and I choose to embrace it
Four-thousand square feet just isn't as spacious
You loved me back in the basement, guess it is what we make it
I'm tired of awkward exchanges and nigga's crooked ways
Tired of champagne toasts with people that look away
Peyton and Eli when niggas called me they brother the season start
And I don't wanna see you end up with nothing
Y'all throw the word, "Family" around too much in discussion
Rookie season, I would've never thought this was coming
They knees give out and they passing to you all of a sudden
Now you the one getting buckets
They put their arm around you, now you becoming the crutches
Kids got on your number cause you the one they look up to
And women that you seen on TV look better in person
And either they wanna fuck you or convince you
That they can to see where it goes from there
But these ain't the girls from Brampton, this ain't that local action
The haters just bringing me and my people closer, actually
What happened to the things you niggas said was supposed to happen?
Are we just supposed to ignore the fact that it never happened?
We just supposed to get the pie and then split it in two?
Supposed to forget your mistakes but not forget about you?
My plan was always to make the product jump off the shelf
And treat the money like secrets, keep that shit to ourselves
Papi champú, young pablito de seis dios
6 G-O-D, I think I was destined for this shit when I was 'round Keyshia Cole and T.I
And Young Dro was popping off, well ain't I?
Way before niggas had they hands out like they doing macarena
But who am I to complain now, I'm still around, they know

Overall Meaning

Drake starts off the 30 for 30 Freestyle with a surreal admission that he never thought he would one day become the subject of a conspiracy to end his successful career. However, he also makes it clear that even though he is not interested in fighting wars, he has no qualms about addressing the issues that threaten him and those he cares about. The lyrics go on to suggest that he is not oblivious to the dangers that come with striving to maintain his position in the music industry, citing the possibility of losing his life or reputation should he remain quiet in the face of adversity. In the second verse, Drake talks about his success and legal obligations, describing his life as one filled with legal action and fame, which could easily distract him from his art. He proposes that he is in a different space now, a new stage of maturity where he is tired of the shallow aspects of rap culture and seeks new things.


Line by Line Meaning

Never thought I'd be talking from this perspective
I never imagined being in this position


But I'm not really sure what else you expected
I don't know what you thought would happen


When the higher-ups have all come together as a collective
When the people in power work together to take me down


With conspiracies to end my run and send me a message
They want to sabotage me and send a warning


40, Did you get the message?
Did you receive the warning they sent?


Cause I just checked my phone and I didn't get it
I didn't receive any message or warning


I mean, I say hats off for a solid effort
I acknowledge the effort they put in


But we didn't flinch for a second, we got our shit together
But we didn't panic, we stayed composed


Yeah, not here to fight wars
I'm not trying to start any conflicts


But niggas wanna talk high scores
People want to compare achievements or success


Party just dipped off in a white Porsche
Someone just left the party in a fancy car


And I just came from dinner where I ate some well done seared scallops
I had a nice dinner with good food


That were to die for
The scallops were excellent


But I got bigger fish to fry
I have more important things to deal with


I'm talking bigger shit than you and I
I'm dealing with more significant issues than us as individuals


Kids'll lose their lives, got me scared of losing mine
Young people are dying, and it makes me worry for my safety


And if I hold my tongue about it, I get crucified
If I don't speak out, people will criticize me


Wrote this shit on a bumpy flight on a summer night
I wrote this while flying on a turbulent flight at night in the summer


Flying over Chattanooga, out here trying to spread the movement
I'm flying over Chattanooga, promoting my movement or cause


I just got me the Mercedes Pullman
I just bought a Mercedes Pullman car


You niggas never heard of it, you gotta hit up Google
Most people haven't heard of this car model, and they need to search for it online


Back in the city, shit is getting brutal
Things are getting rough in the city


These kids'll hit your noodle then take a girl to the movies
Young people will harm you then go on a date


They've been dropping out on both sides
Young people are leaving school on both sides


We ain't in it, we just ghost ride
We're not involved, just observing


The pen is working if you niggas need some ghost lines
I can write lyrics for other people if they need help


I thought you wanted yours like I want mine
I thought you wanted success as much as I do


I guess you just making moves on your own time
I guess you're doing things your way, at your own pace


But just know it'll be January in no time
Time passes quickly, and soon it'll be January


And your absence is very concerning
Your absence is worrying


It's like you went on vacation with no plan of returning
It's like you left without intending to come back


Shit is purely for sport, I need it 30 for 30
This is just for entertainment, I need to document it like ESPN's 30 for 30 documentary series


Banners are ready in case we need to retire your jersey
If you mess up, we're ready to cut ties with you


I got a club in the Raptors arena
I own a club in the Toronto Raptors' arena


Championships, celebrations during regular seasons
We celebrate like we won a championship even during the regular season


Paternity testing for women that I never slept with
I take paternity tests for women I didn't have sex with, if they ask


I'm legally obligated if they request it
I'm required by law to take the test if they ask


So much legal action like I'm Michael Jackson
I'm involved in so much legal trouble, like Michael Jackson was


Luckily, I'm great at avoiding distraction
Fortunately, I'm good at ignoring distractions


Used to get no reaction, now I'm overreacting
I used to not care, now I care too much


Ah nigga, that shit gotta go platinum
This needs to become a platinum-selling record


I just listened to Closer To My Dreams
I just listened to the song 'Closer To My Dreams'


Wide eyed and uneducated at 19
I was young and naive at 19


I can't rap like that, all young and naive
I can't rap like that anymore, because I've grown and learned more


Not after all of the shit I've seen and the things I believe
I've seen too much and have strong beliefs now


Drastically changing, thank you for all your patience
I'm changing a lot, and I appreciate people's patience with me


I'm just in a different space and I choose to embrace it
I'm in a different mindset now and I'm accepting it


Four-thousand square feet just isn't as spacious
My house isn't big enough for me anymore


You loved me back in the basement, guess it is what we make it
You used to support me when I was starting out, but now things are different and that's life


I'm tired of awkward exchanges and nigga's crooked ways
I'm tired of fake interaction and people's dishonest behavior


Tired of champagne toasts with people that look away
I'm tired of drinking with people who don't care about me


Peyton and Eli when niggas called me they brother the season start
People act like they're close to me when it's convenient for them, like how Peyton Manning and Eli Manning act like brothers when they're playing together


And I don't wanna see you end up with nothing
I don't want you to have nothing in the end


Y'all throw the word, 'Family' around too much in discussion
People use the word 'family' too easily


Rookie season, I would've never thought this was coming
When I was starting out, I didn't think this would happen


They knees give out and they passing to you all of a sudden
When someone gets injured, they pass the torch to you suddenly


Now you the one getting buckets
Now you're the one succeeding or doing well


They put their arm around you, now you becoming the crutches
They pretend to support you, but really they're just using you


Kids got on your number cause you the one they look up to
Children admire you and see you as a role model


And women that you seen on TV look better in person
Women who I've seen on TV are even more attractive in person


And either they wanna fuck you or convince you
Women either want to have sex with you or persuade you to do something


That they can to see where it goes from there
They want to see if anything develops from that


But these ain't the girls from Brampton, this ain't that local action
These girls aren't from my hometown, this is a different level


The haters just bringing me and my people closer, actually
The critics or people who dislike me are actually making me and my supporters closer


What happened to the things you niggas said was supposed to happen?
What happened to the goals you all said would occur?


Are we just supposed to ignore the fact that it never happened?
Are we just supposed to pretend it didn't happen?


We just supposed to get the pie and then split it in two?
Are we supposed to just divide things equally?


Supposed to forget your mistakes but not forget about you?
We're supposed to forgive you, but not forget what you did?


My plan was always to make the product jump off the shelf
My goal was always to make my product successful


And treat the money like secrets, keep that shit to ourselves
And keep the money private, not reveal it to others


Papi champú, young pablito de seis dios
A reference to his Hispanic heritage and his godly status in the rap game


6 G-O-D, I think I was destined for this shit when I was 'round Keyshia Cole and T.I
He was destined to be a rap superstar, as he was around other famous musicians back then


And Young Dro was popping off, well ain't I?
Young Dro was successful, and so am I


Way before niggas had they hands out like they doing macarena
Before people were begging for things, like they're doing the Macarena dance


But who am I to complain now, I'm still around, they know
But now that I'm successful, I have no reason to complain, and people recognize that I'm still relevant




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Noah James Shebib, Aubrey Drake Graham

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