Can't Take a Joke
Drake Lyrics


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(Ayo blast that shit, Max)
Blast that shit back if you blastin'
Ayy

UberX to Hidden Hills
Give me somethin' I can feel
If they come to Hidden Hills
Then I know they know the deal
We just right there up the road
You could hit it wit' a stone
I be out here on my own
I'm just tryna set the tone
I've been kicked when I was down
None of that shit matter now
Niggas think they run the town
'Til we run 'em out of town
And they gotta relocate
Gotta dip from where they stay
Everything will be okay
Man, just stay up out my way

Skid around ends with the bros and I'm kitted to the toes
If I touch studio then we got one
I be tryna laugh with the bros 'bout the opps that we know
But they can't take a joke, 'cause it's not one
Think it's 'cause we live by the code, reputation to uphold
Makin' me the one they gotta take the spot from
I be tryna laugh with the bros but they can't take a joke

(Ayo blast that shit, Max)
Blast that shit back if you blastin'
Yeah, yeah

Back and forth to Italy
My comment section killin' me
I swear I get so passionate
Y'all do not know the half of it
I grew up with the Reps, them boys be crashin' it and splashin' in
And when I say they crashin' it I do not mean a accident
I'm, I'm still in the studio at 6:45
And my haters either on they way to work or they arrived
And I gotta own the things I rap about just for my pride
You know when it comes to pride, I can't put that shit aside
I've been kicked when I was down
None of that shit matter now
They be throwin' in the towel, I do yellowtail at TAO
They be watchin' what they say
Especially when it's to my face
Everything will be okay
Man, just stay up out my way

Skid around ends with the bros and I'm kitted to the toes
If I touch studio then we got one
I be tryna laugh with the bros 'bout the opps that we know
But they can't take a joke, 'cause it's not one
Think it's 'cause we live by the code, reputation to uphold




Makin' me the one they gotta take the spot from
I be tryna laugh with the bros but they can't take a joke

Overall Meaning

The song "Can't Take a Joke" by Drake talks about his success and his reputation within his community. The first verse starts with Drake requesting his friend to play music and mentions "Hidden Hills," which is a famous neighborhood where he resides. Drake then implies that anyone who comes to Hidden Hills knows the stakes and the lifestyle associated with it. He mentions that he is out there on his own and is trying to set the tone. However, he has been kicked down in the past, but all that doesn't matter now as he is successful and has made a name for himself.


The second verse talks about Drake's passion for music and his dedication to it. He mentions his comment section gets the best of him sometimes, but he is still in the studio working on his craft while his haters are either on their way to work or already at work. Drake believes in owning the things he raps about to maintain his pride. The verse ends with Drake stating that despite his success, he faces hate and negative comments, but he stays positive and continues to focus on his music.


Overall, "Can't Take a Joke" is a commentary on Drake's life as a successful musician, the price of his success, and the expectations that come with his reputation.


Line by Line Meaning

UberX to Hidden Hills
Heading to my luxurious residence in the upscale neighborhood of Hidden Hills.


Give me somethin' I can feel
I want something that can give me a thrill or excitement.


If they come to Hidden Hills Then I know they know the deal
If someone comes to my place in Hidden Hills, it means they know who I am and what I have achieved.


We just right there up the road You could hit it wit' a stone
My place is just nearby and easily accessible.


I be out here on my own I'm just tryna set the tone
I am independent, and I am trying to create a standard for myself and others to follow.


I've been kicked when I was down None of that shit matter now
I have faced setbacks and challenges before, but I have left them behind and moved on.


Niggas think they run the town 'Til we run 'em out of town
Some people might consider themselves superior and powerful, but they will realize their place and leave once we show them who is really in charge.


And they gotta relocate Gotta dip from where they stay Everything will be okay Man, just stay up out my way
People who oppose us will have no choice but to leave and find a new place to stay. If others just stay away, we will continue to thrive and be okay.


Skid around ends with the bros and I'm kitted to the toes If I touch studio then we got one I be tryna laugh with the bros 'bout the opps that we know But they can't take a joke, 'cause it's not one Think it's 'cause we live by the code, reputation to uphold Makin' me the one they gotta take the spot from I be tryna laugh with the bros but they can't take a joke
Hanging out with my friends, fully geared, and making hits in the studio. We try to joke around about our rivals, but they can't take it because they know we mean it. We have a reputation to maintain, and that puts more pressure on me as a leader. Even when trying to make light of situations, my friends cannot take a joke.


Back and forth to Italy My comment section killin' me I swear I get so passionate Y'all do not know the half of it
Traveling to and from Italy frequently while dealing with negative comments online takes a toll on me. I get very passionate about my work, and people do not understand the extent of it.


I grew up with the Reps, them boys be crashin' it and splashin' in And when I say they crashin' it I do not mean a accident
I have grown up with the 'reps' or the reputation, and they know how to make an impact and get noticed. When I say they are crashing it, I do not mean they are having accidents, but rather they are dominating and taking over.


I'm, I'm still in the studio at 6:45 And my haters either on they way to work or they arrived And I gotta own the things I rap about just for my pride You know when it comes to pride, I can't put that shit aside
I am still working in the studio at 6:45 AM, and my detractors are either beginning their day or already at work. I have to take responsibility for everything I rap about, not just for myself but for my self-respect. I cannot set aside my pride for anyone.


They be throwin' in the towel, I do yellowtail at TAO They be watchin' what they say Especially when it's to my face Everything will be okay Man, just stay up out my way
While some people may quit and give up, I celebrate with a luxurious yellowtail dish at TAO. People are cautious about their words, especially when they say something to me in person. As long as others stay out of my way, everything will be fine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Max Eberhardt

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