Following its release, the song received large amount of buzz due to a lyric Drake said in reference to Megan Thee Stallion, which many have perceived to be a sub at the Houston rapper.
“Circo Loco” debuted at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the chart week ending of November 19, 2022.
Circo Loco
Drake Lyrics
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I been blowin' through the money like it grow on trees
I been fuckin' on a French bitch, c'est la vie
I just put 'em on a jet, now they all Italian
Way I'm dressin' tell I been to a thousand islands
This bitch lie 'bout gettin' shots, but she still a stallion
She don't even get the joke, but she still smilin'
Every night late night like I'm Jimmy Fallon
Cro shoot from anywhere like he Ray Allen
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Got a fur on in Tampa, got me burnin' up
Shorty say she graduated, she ain't learn enough
Play your album, track one, 'kay, I heard enough
Girl, the driver downstairs, better hurry up
Savage got a new stick he wanna dirty up
Touch down in NY, tear the Mercer up (one more)
Ayy, Bottega shades with the grey tints
Introduce me to a nigga, yeah, it make sense
Gotta put her on the team, got a great bench
Linkin' with the opps, bitch, I did that shit for J Prince
Bitch, I did it for the mob ties
Feel like seventeen, two Percs, frog eyes
And I never been the one to go apologize
Me, I'd rather hit 'em up one more time
Ayy, known a girl for six months, dinner up at my place
But I got these diamonds on my neck, so it's a blind date
All my niggas on the roads raisin' up the crime rate
Your name not rin'in' out here, it's on vibrate
And she took a score, now shorty gotta hydrate
And he did some dirt, now my crodie gotta migrate
Prolly won't see him for some years, when I do, though (one more)
Turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Ayy, crodie, turn me
Ayy, yeah, what?
Crodie, turn me, what?
(21) In a droptop Benz like it's '03
(21) Had the shooters aim down from the nosebleeds
(21) Gotta get this passport, keep my nose clean
Bitch tried to burn me up
Keep a Magnum tucked (yeah)
I'll never slip (never)
SF90 rims red like a poker chip (pussy)
Rich as hell, still hood, in the Stroker's VIP (pussy)
Pink slip in the glove for the ownership (21)
Limpin' with the .30 on like a broke hip (21)
Red flag givin' blood on some donor shit (on God)
All the opps get a bullet on some Oprah shit (one more)
Went from Angell Town Estates to a big estate
Prolly woulda had a zombie on me if I woulda stayed (21)
Still a caught a case if I woulda stayed (facts)
I've been thuggin' all my life, that's just how I play it (facts)
Still posted in the A where niggas feel me
Still gotta see the Gunners win Premier League (21)
Still gotta keep a gun that's always near me
And I'm down to hit 'em up
One more time
Hit my line, you know that head was great
Oh, yeah, alright, don't do romancin'
One more time, you gotta run the face
Oh, yeah, alright
One more time
One more-
One more-
One more time
The lyrics of Drake's song "Circo Loco" depict the luxurious and lavish lifestyle he's experiencing and the relationships he's been in, all while continuing to talk about his progression in the music industry. He raps about his excessive spending habits, mentioning that he's been blowing through money like it grows on trees. He boasts about indulging in a French woman's company and taking her on a private jet. He's been dressing expensively and has visited numerous islands, indicating that he's living a jet-setter lifestyle. Drake references a sarcastic joke that his partner doesn't get but nonetheless she's still smiling, emphasizing that he's living a life of luxury with a lot of humor.
Talking about his music, Drake also mentions his collaborator Cro, implying how the producer has helped him shoot up in the music scene. He further mentions how he wants to work with people from his own country, linked with his track "Mob Ties," where he portrays himself as being part of the "mob," or "the family." He also brags about his accomplishments, mentioning his appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon."
Moving on to his personal relationships, Drake mentions his encounter with a "girl for six months" that he invited over to his place for dinner but also mentions how his expensive jewelry makes it a blind date. While talking about his relationships, Drake acknowledges the importance of his friend J. Prince, for whom he's done some of the things he's not really proud of. He highlights his loyalty to his friends and his need to keep them in his circle.
Overall, Drake's lyrics convey a sense of extravagance and privilege but also portray the ups and downs of his relationships and his progression in the music industry.
Line by Line Meaning
I been blowing through the money like it grow on trees
I've been spending a lot of money without much care because it feels like it's never going to run out.
I been fucking on a French bitch, c'est la vie
I've been having sex with a French girl and just accepting whatever consequences may come with it.
I just put 'em on a jet, now they all Italian
I just flew someone somewhere, and now they're pretending to be Italian as a result.
Way I'm dressin' tell I been to a thousand islands
Based on how I'm dressed, you can tell I've been to a lot of beautiful, tropical places.
This bitch lie 'bout gettin' shots, but she still a stallion
This girl lies about getting injections, but she's still beautiful and desirable.
She don't even get the joke, but she still smiling
She doesn't understand the joke, but she's still putting on a happy face.
Every night late night like I'm Jimmy Fallon
I'm out late every night, like I'm a talk show host trying to keep people entertained.
Cro shoot from anywhere like he Ray Allen
My friend Cro has good aim and can shoot a basketball from anywhere, like NBA player Ray Allen.
Got a fur on in Tampa, got me burning up
I'm wearing a fur coat in a warm place like Tampa, and it's making me hot.
Shorty say she graduated, she ain't learn enough
This girl claims to have graduated, but I don't think she's actually learned much from her education.
Play your album, track one, 'kay, I heard enough
I listened to the first track of your album, and that was enough for me.
Girl, the driver downstairs, better hurry up
The driver is waiting downstairs, and we need to hurry up to leave.
Savage got a new stick he wanna dirty up
My friend Savage has a new gun, and he wants to use it for illegal purposes.
Touch down in NY, tear the Mercer up (one more)
When we arrive in New York, we plan to party hard at the Mercer hotel.
Ayy, Bottega shades with the grey tints
I'm wearing Bottega Veneta sunglasses with grey lenses.
Introduce me to a nigga, yeah, it make sense
Introduce me to someone, it's a smart idea.
Gotta put her on the team, got a great bench
I need to add this girl to my team of people I can rely on because she's good at what she does.
Linking with the opps, bitch, I did that shit for J Prince
I'm connecting with my enemies, but I'm doing it for my friend J Prince.
Bitch, I did it for the mob ties
I did something for the benefit of my mob connections.
Feel like seventeen, two Percs, frog eyes
I feel like I did when I was seventeen and high on Percocet pills.
And I never been the one to go apologize
I've never been the type of person to apologize for my actions.
Me, I'd rather hit 'em up one more time
I prefer to confront someone again instead of apologizing to them.
Known a girl for six months, dinner up at my place
I've known a girl for six months, and I'm inviting her over for dinner.
But I got these diamonds on my neck, so it's a blind date
I'm wearing expensive jewelry, so this is like a blind date for the girl who's never seen me before.
All my niggas on the roads raising up the crime rate
All of my friends are involved in illegal activities and making the crime rate go up.
Your name not ringing out here, it's on vibrate
Nobody is talking about you, your name is not well-known in this area.
And she took a score, now shorty gotta hydrate
She just had sex with me, now she needs to drink some water to rehydrate.
And he did some dirt, now my crodie gotta migrate
My friend did something illegal, so now he has to move away to avoid getting caught.
Prolly won't see him for some years, when I do, though (one more)
It's likely I won't see my friend for a few years, but I'm looking forward to seeing him when I do.
In a droptop Benz like it's '03
I'm driving a convertible Mercedes-Benz as if it were the year 2003.
Had the shooters aim down from the nosebleeds
I had my shooters positioned high up in the stadium to get a good view of everything.
Gotta get this passport, keep my nose clean
I need to obtain a passport and avoid getting into legal trouble.
Bitch tried to burn me up
A woman attempted to deceive me or hurt me in some way.
Keep a Magnum tucked (yeah)
I always have a Magnum gun tucked away and hidden for protection.
I'll never slip (never)
I will never make a mistake or fail in my plans.
SF90 rims red like a poker chip (pussy)
The rims on my car are red and resemble a poker chip, and I'm calling someone a name to insult them.
Rich as hell, still hood, in the Stroker's VIP (pussy)
Even though I'm wealthy, I still enjoy hanging out in rough areas like the VIP section of the strip club.
Pink slip in the glove for the ownership (21)
I have the pink slip in my car's glove compartment as proof of ownership.
Limping with the .30 on like a broke hip (21)
I'm carrying a .30 caliber gun like it's a walking stick, emphasizing that it's a natural part of my life.
Red flag giving blood on some donor shit (on God)
I am donating blood and signaling my loyalty to my gang or community.
All the opps get a bullet on some Oprah shit (one more)
I'm going to shoot my enemies just like Oprah gives out gifts to her audience.
Went from Angell Town Estates to a big estate
I went from living in a tough neighborhood to owning a large and luxurious estate.
Prolly woulda had a zombie on me if I woulda stayed (21)
If I had stayed where I was before, I likely would have been killed or seriously hurt.
Still a caught a case if I woulda stayed (facts)
Even if I'd stayed where I was before, I still would have been in trouble legally.
I've been thuggin' all my life, that's just how I play it (facts)
I've been living a life of crime and violence for as long as I can remember, and that's just how I operate.
Still posted in the A where niggas feel me
I'm still living in the Atlanta area where people know me and understand my reputation.
Still gotta see the Gunners win Premier League (21)
I still hope to see my favorite soccer team, the Gunners, win a particular league championship.
Still gotta keep a gun that's always near me
I still need to have a gun on me at all times for protection and safety.
And I'm down to hit 'em up
I'm willing and prepared to confront or attack someone.
Hit my line, you know that head was great
Contact me, you know that our previous sexual experience was enjoyable.
Oh, yeah, alright, don't do romancing
Okay, let's not waste time with romance or anything unnecessary.
One more time, you gotta run the face
One more time, you need to quickly leave or disappear from my sight.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Moore, Aubrey Drake Graham, Brytavious Lakeith Chambers, Guy Manuel De Homem Christo, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Miles Parks McCollum, Noah James Shebib, Sheyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, Thomas Bangalter
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Intro]
One more—
[Verse 1: Drake]
I been blowin' through the money like it grow on trees
I been fuckin' on a French bitch, c'est la vie
I just put 'em on a jet, now they all Italian
Way I'm dressin' 'til I been to a thousand islands
This bitch lie 'bout gettin' shots, but she still a stallion
She don't even get the joke, but she still smilin'
Every night late night like I'm Jimmy Fallon
Crod' shoot from anywhere like he Ray Allen
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Got a fur on in Tampa, got me burnin' up
Shorty say she graduated, she ain't learn enough
Play your album, track onе, 'kay, I heard enough
Girl, the drivеr downstairs, better hurry up
Savage got a new stick he wanna dirty up
Touch down in NY, tear the Mercer up
Ayy, Bottega shades with the grey tints
Introduce me to a nigga, yeah, it make sense
Gotta put her on the team, got a great bench
Linking with the opps, bitch, I did that shit for J Prince
Bitch, I did it for the mob ties
Feel like seventeen, two Percs, frog eyes
And I never been the one to go apologize
Me, I'd rather hit 'em up one more time
Ayy, known a girl for six months, dinner up at my place
But I got these diamonds on my neck, so it's a blind date
All my niggas on the roads raising up the crime rate
Your name not ringin' out here, it's on vibrate
And she took a score, now shorty gotta hydrate
And he did some dirt, now my crodie gotta migrate
Prolly won't see him for some years, when I do, though
Turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Crodie, turn me up
Ayy, crodie, turn me
Ayy, yeah, what? Crodie, turn me, what?
[Verse 2: 21 Savage]
(21) In a droptop Benz like it's '03
(21) Had the shooters aim down from the nosebleeds
(21) Gotta get this passport, keep my nose clean
Bitch tried to burn me up
Keep a Magnum tucked (Yeah)
I'll never slip (Never)
SF90 rims red like a poker chip (Pussy)
Rich as hell, still hood, in the stroker's ville (Pussy)
Pink slip in the glove for the ownership (21)
Limpin' with the .30 on like a broke hip (21)
Red flag giving blood on some donor shit (On God)
All the opps get a bullet on some Oprah shit
Went from Angell Town Estate to a big estate
Prolly woulda had a zombie on me if I woulda stayed (21)
Still a caught a case if I woulda stayed (Facts)
I been thuggin' all my life, that's just how I play it (Facts)
Still posted in the A where niggas feel me
Still gotta see the Gunners win Premier League (21)
Still gotta keep a gun that's always near me
And I'm down to hit 'em up
[Chorus: Drake]
One more time
Hit my line, you know that head was great
Oh, yeah, alright, don't do romancing
One more time, you gotta run the fades
Oh, yeah, alright
One more time
[Outro]
One more—
One
@danizsoficial
THE BEST SONG IN THE ALBUM, NO DEBATE
@secretc222
so good that when i slow + supereverb it down, it never falters ughhh 😩😖😖
@anaferalay4260
Yesss
@alirkx3217
21 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@realtalk2046
Exactly
@Jonny1999
Y sii amigo, el mejor tema lejos
@tapiwachitima3490
What a time to drop an album ...what a time to be alive
@kenben6240
Wrong, dont do that cause drake and future got their project coming next year
@kamogelomothibe6417
what a time to be a fan
@chrisstyles5955
mothafuckas want to bitch about america, this time in life, but lawd have mercy, we blessed as hell. I dont give a shit about drake, but we blessed.