Closer 2 My Dreams
Drake Lyrics


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Mr. Big Dreams no tolerance
Cut you at the house and haven't hollered since
Get bored quickly
He stay grown
So the p-a-tron had to get poured quickly
Ex girl strippin'
I can't stop her
New girl trippin' but I can't drop her
'Cause I need somethin' to balance out the fact
That it's hard to find a woman when you' talented and black
When you hollerin' at labels
And they silencing you back
'Cause you fail to thoroughly discuss some violence in ya track
Well
Gunshot for the young yacht owner
See there's everybody else then there's one top loner
First place is often the worst place
But fuck it I love it here I call it my birthplace
Whenever I walk in they makin' the worst face
Surrounded by Fillipinos I think of the worst case
Watch blue and green diamonds I call it the earth face
I'm gettin' ya cake I tell you how ya dessert taste
I get a dessert plate
Y'all eat pedigree as ya meal
I've been Urkel for some years it's better bein' Jaleel
Though I rock lean snap it's better bein' this real
It's better drivin' a car with the letter B in the wheel
Seat back
Light sayin' tank on E
I got the drank on me
You better bank on me
To be the one and only nigga that you ain't gon' see
In the club with a model spillin' drinks on me
Nah
Gimme 20 in the tank on 3
I'm in the Range bumpin' Keyshia Cole
Singin' off-key like
I'mma spare y'all
Why you wanna judge me
I don't ever compare y'all
The city is mine
I know it because I'm there y'all
It ain't even started I'm really tryna prepare y'all
Spring '07 second quarter I'm droppin'
With or without a label man I'm committed to poppin'
And take over the summer
Tour to tour hoppin'
I'mma meet a lot of women I'mma do a lot of shoppin'
Really no other option
Spend a lot of money just to make it back
Anybody I dissed in a song I don't take it back
Same rappers that's all in ya face sayin' Drake is wack
Are checkin' my availability just to make a track
I promise mama
I'mma do it 'cause I know I put you through it (I know I put you through it baby)
And I just want you to sit around with ya friends at a dinner table
And say "my baby's famous and I knooow it" (yeah)
And it wasn't nothin' tooo it
I've drawn it and drew it 'til the pen was out of fluid
The ballpoint run out
Then all joints come out classic
Rappers are fake we can all point one out

Yeah
I'd like to introduce you to the first lady of the ATF (uhh)
Closer to my dreams
Miss Andreena Mill

I'm gettin' higher
Yeah I feel it in my sleep
I said I'm gettin' higher
Yeah
And closer to my dreams
Whoa
Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
Closer to my dreams

Look
I took a plane to Hawaii with D
And we was trippin' off of the speed at which life progressed
From meetin' Trey in Atlanta to doin' a cameo in his video
Which made everything right with X (Songz)
I got too many records and not enough shows
For too many rappers and not enough
Well
You can fill the blank in
They tryna be the best
Just tryna place in the rankin'
Day care play pen drop out
To grade ten drop out
To summer '05 with the grey Benz drop out
Charcoal Charger
Racin' through back streets
On my (Craig David) shit the (Artful Dodger)
Shola Ama
I told her I'mma
'Bout to get my run on so hold the commas
Times've changed now I'm older mama
And these niggas ain't solid they fold in drama
And that's the realest shit I ever wrote
A compilation of mental thoughts that I never note
And hi, haters
I'm back off of hiatus
How ya album doin'?
I'm gettin' cake off of my latest
Anticipated like the iPhone
Respected in any city that I roam
Summertime
Wintertime
Dinnertime
Anytime
Bet I am the nigga in my town when I arrive
Home

Yeah one more time 'fore we turn the lights out ladies and gentleman
(Sing it to' em 'Dreena) lights 'bout to go down, curtains 'bout to close but
I want y'all to enjoy yourself on the way out, yeah man

I said I'm gettin' higher
Yeah
And closer to my dreams
Whoa




Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
Closer to my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake's song Closer 2 My Dreams tell the story of his rise to stardom in the music industry. He proclaims himself as "Mr. Big Dreams" and talks about his previous relationships and new flings. He addresses being a talented black artist and struggling to get the attention of record labels because of his unwillingness to create violent lyrics. He mentions his success as a yacht owner, but acknowledges that he is still trying to balance out his life. Drake goes on to talk about the challenges he faced as he was trying to come up, such as not having enough shows, being surrounded by fake rappers, and not having enough opportunities. He reminisces about past memories, including trips he took with friends and the various cars he's driven. He finishes off by emphasizing that he is living out his dreams and wishes to make his mother proud.


The song's chorus is sung by Andreena Mills, who talks about getting higher and closer to her dreams. The dreams Drake speaks of in his lyrics are material and career-focused, but Mills sings about personal fulfillment and growth.


Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the struggles Drake faced while trying to come up in the music industry and how he overcame them to reach his dreams. It's a message of perseverance and determination that resonates with many people, regardless of their industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Mr. Big Dreams no tolerance
I have big dreams and no patience for anyone who tries to bring me down.


Cut you at the house and haven't hollered since
I ended our relationship abruptly and haven't spoken to you since then.


Get bored quickly
I easily lose interest in things.


He stay grown
I always act mature.


So the p-a-tron had to get poured quickly
I quickly poured myself a drink because the situation called for it.


Ex girl strippin', I can't stop her
My ex-girlfriend is pursuing a career as a stripper, and I can't control her choices.


New girl trippin' but I can't drop her
My current girlfriend is causing problems, but I can't break up with her.


'Cause I need somethin' to balance out the fact that it's hard to find a woman when you're talented and black
I need a stable relationship to counterbalance the difficulties that come with being a talented black man trying to find love.


When you hollerin' at labels and they silencing you back
When I reach out to record labels, they ignore and silence me.


'Cause you fail to thoroughly discuss some violence in ya track
They ignore me because my music doesn't contain enough violence.


Well, gunshot for the young yacht owner
Respect and recognition for young successful individuals like me.


See there's everybody else then there's one top loner
I stand out from the crowd as the top loner.


First place is often the worst place
Being in the first place can sometimes be the most challenging.


But fuck it I love it here I call it my birthplace
Despite the challenges, I love being at the top and consider it my rightful place.


Whenever I walk in they makin' the worst face
People give me negative looks and reactions when I enter a room.


Surrounded by Fillipinos I think of the worst case
Being surrounded by Filipinos makes me consider the worst possible outcome.


Watch blue and green diamonds I call it the earth face
I admire my expensive blue and green diamond jewelry, which represents the beauty of the earth.


I'm gettin' ya cake I tell you how ya dessert taste
I am making you money, and I'll also let you taste the rewards of your hard work.


I get a dessert plate
I enjoy the rewards and luxuries of my success.


Y'all eat pedigree as ya meal
Others settle for basic and ordinary things.


I've been Urkel for some years it's better bein' Jaleel
I've embraced my nerdy side for a while, but now it's better to be like Jaleel White (who played a cool character called Steve Urkel).


Though I rock lean snap it's better bein' this real
Even though I may appear stylish and trendy, it's better to be true to myself.


It's better drivin' a car with the letter B in the wheel
Driving a car with the logo of a luxury brand like Bentley is more satisfying.


Seat back, light sayin' tank on E
Relaxing with my seat reclined, the fuel light indicating that my tank is almost empty.


I got the drank on me
I have alcohol with me.


You better bank on me
You should have confidence and trust in me.


To be the one and only nigga that you ain't gon' see
I'll be the unique and unforgettable person you won't come across again.


In the club with a model spillin' drinks on me
I'm in the club surrounded by attractive models who accidentally spill drinks on me.


Nah, gimme 20 in the tank on 3
No, just give me $20 worth of gas when my tank is already almost empty.


I'm in the Range bumpin' Keyshia Cole
I'm driving my Range Rover and playing Keyshia Cole's music loudly.


Singin' off-key like
Unintentionally singing out of tune as I enjoy the music.


I'mma spare y'all
I won't subject you to the pain of hearing my bad singing.


Why you wanna judge me
Why do you feel the need to pass judgment on me?


I don't ever compare y'all
I never compare myself to others because I know my worth.


The city is mine, I know it because I'm there y'all
I confidently claim ownership of the city because I am present and making an impact.


It ain't even started I'm really tryna prepare y'all
The real journey to success hasn't even begun, and I'm already trying to get you all ready for it.


Spring '07 second quarter I'm droppin'
In the spring of 2007, during the second quarter of the year, I will release my new music.


With or without a label man I'm committed to poppin'
Whether I have a record label or not, I am determined to become successful in the music industry.


And take over the summer
I will dominate the music scene during the summer months.


Tour to tour hoppin'
I will be constantly touring from one place to another.


I'mma meet a lot of women I'mma do a lot of shoppin'
I will have the opportunity to meet many women and indulge in a lot of shopping.


Really no other option
I have no other choice but to succeed.


Spend a lot of money just to make it back
I invest a significant amount of money to ensure a high return on my investment.


Anybody I dissed in a song I don't take it back
If I have criticized or insulted someone in my music, I stand by what I said and won't take it back.


Same rappers that's all in ya face sayin' Drake is wack
The very same rappers who are trying to undermine me and say I'm not talented are now seeking collaborations with me.


Are checkin' my availability just to make a track
They are now interested in working with me and checking my availability to collaborate on a song.


I promise mama
I make a promise to my mother.


I'mma do it 'cause I know I put you through it
I am determined to achieve success because I know I have caused my mother pain and hardships in the past.


And I just want you to sit around with ya friends at a dinner table
I want my mother to be able to proudly sit with her friends at a dinner table.


And say 'my baby's famous and I knooow it'
I want my mother to proudly declare that her child is famous and she is aware of it.


And it wasn't nothin' tooo it
And it wasn't as difficult to achieve as it may have seemed.


I've drawn it and drew it 'til the pen was out of fluid
I have spent so much time and effort expressing and pursuing my dreams until I had nothing left to give.


The ballpoint run out
The ballpoint pen has run out of ink.


Then all joints come out classic
But every piece of work I create turns out to be timeless and excellent.


Rappers are fake we can all point one out
I can easily identify and criticize fake rappers in the industry.


Yeah, I'd like to introduce you to the first lady of the ATF
Now, let me introduce you to the talented singer Andreena Mill.


Closer to my dreams, Miss Andreena Mill
Andreena Mill is moving closer to achieving her dreams.


I'm gettin' higher, yeah I feel it in my sleep
I am continuously progressing and becoming more successful, even when I am resting.


Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
There are moments when it seems like progress is impossible.


Closer to my dreams
But I'm still getting closer to my dreams.




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Aubrey Graham

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@jocelynnaranjo7538

If your an og drake fan and heard this song 10 years ago you know listening to it now gives you a different type of nostalgia 😓💕

@DRisakotta

This!! 😥

@therealjay3377

Going through a OG drake trip! 🔥

@victorseaweed

Back when he was relatable haha. He's alright now but sounds like some formula for selling records.

@jocelynnaranjo7538

@@aneleshaun299 congrats ! 👏

@julissaismail8493

Wow, yessss 💛

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@walkwithglo2192

10 years later and I'm still listening to this song. It hits different now, back then I was a little 13 year old girl from Toronto filled with ambition and big dreams. Today, I am a 23 year old lady who is the CEO of her own clothing line - Booked and Busy Collection and has modelled for major fashion shows like Toronto Fashion Week. I am living in alignment with my greatest potential and it's all thanks to God and my belief in self. YOU CAN DO IT TOO! People laughed at me when I said that I wanted to transition from fashion modelling to designing, now I model my own designs. I put myself on and I want you to know that it's time you believed in yourself despite the noise. People will follow suit when they see that their negativity can never stand in the way of your grit.

@RIZR.

🙌🏽

@Speaks323

Let’s go!!!! Congratulations god is great ❤️

@kevinwashington1911

😇🆙✌️💯🙏♉😜

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