Diplomatic Immunity
Drake Lyrics


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Diplomatic immunity, fuck 'em
All that peace and that unity
All that weak shit'll ruin me, fuck 'em, yeah
'Cause niggas started talkin' to me like I'm slowin' down
Opinions over statistics, of course
Gassed off journalistic
Come at me and all you'll get is the ballistic report
Booked a private room at Wylie's, waiter twistin' the cork
I got multi-colored rings like the Olympics, of course
At award shows, cuttin' through the tension, of course
Girls huggin' me then askin' me, "What scent that is, boy?"
I be walkin' around the Six like I invented it, boy
Yeah, who am I? The do or die
The one with the fewest lies and the truest ties
They try to compare us
But like a job straight outta high school there's no you and I
I taught you everything you know, now you got student pride
All factual, I call the house "the embassy"
The studio "the chapel", I hate to travel
I just pulled up on Solana show, the girl's a natural
I knew her way back when Hollywood was international
Yeah, the furthest I've been, that's word to my ends
Word to the flags that belong in the hood of my Benz
Very presidential, I broke all the codes for zonin' in my residential
I broke spirits that I never meant to
My body isn't much of a sacred temple, with vodka and wine
And sleep at the opposite times
Promise shit is gettin' outta line like when you make a stencil
Or gettin' outta line like when you break a pencil
Violatin' the Treaty of Versailles
Champagne is the alias, but no cease and desist in I
I refuse to comply with regulations
I listen to heavy metal for meditation, no silence
Like Sanders on the Detroit Lions
Get a run around and I'll bury you where they won't find ya
Motor City Casino, I'm at the cage with my old license
They tell me "don't worry, I got your money" like Osirus
(I'm the Osiris of this shit)
Dirty 30, workin' on me
Tired of women that may tag me in pictures airin' my dirty laundry
Caterin' is from Giorgio Baldi, Robyn's favorite
Shit is nice, but I prefer Madeo
Calamari rings and tomato
I got the sauce and now shorties keep claimin' preggo
Wakin' up at 6 PM like, "Where does the day go?"
Forecastin' tornadoes, brainstormin' retaliation at dinner tables
2010 was when I lost my halo
2017 I lost a J. Lo
A Rotterdam trip had me on front page though
I had to lay low, Hot Topic like your everyday clothes
Closed off but I could never stay closed
Billboard awards, I claimed 13 out in Vegas like Sureños
Black excellence, but I guess when it comes to me it's not the same though, all goodie
That just pushed me to do the things we all couldn't
Niggas stakin' out the crib, it's all gravy
Protection that God gave me
Shit is complex like short niggas 'round tall ladies
I gotta watch who I'm talkin' to like it's all-ages
I've seen buddin' careers turn to sit around and talk about other careers, judgin' their peers
Knowledge from niggas who did not contribute to none of this here
Cover my ears, my security government tier
Yeah, advance the venue so we know the exits
Check the guest list
If opps make an appearance at least it's expected
Tell 'em I don't wanna link like a broken necklace
I'll be in better company with my own reflection
Mirror, mirror, on the ceiling of my suite in the Royal Palace
The TV playin' Al Jazeera
Inshallah, I hope the mission keeps on gettin' clearer
Whenever, wherever, OVO will always be together like Shakira

I love, I love




I love, I love it
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Overall Meaning

In "Diplomatic Immunity," Drake speaks out about the struggles that come with fame and fortune. He paints a picture of how he's risen above it all and has become the best version of himself. The chorus repeats "Diplomatic immunity, fuck 'em," which can be interpreted as throwing off any negative comments and opinions thrown towards him. He acknowledges that while unity and peace are important, they're not worth sacrificing his own success for. Drake asserts that he runs his own empire and refuses to comply with industry regulation, preferring to do things his own way. He takes pride in his lavish lifestyle, from multi-colored rings to private rooms at exclusive restaurants to presidential-level security. Drake also talks about his personal progress - he's tired of being tagged in pictures airing out his dirty laundry and catering to women who don't share the same goals as him.


Throughout the song, Drake makes references to history and pop culture such as the Treaty of Versailles, Olympic Games, Sanders on the Detroit Lions, and Shakira's song "Whenever, Wherever." These references, along with Drake's many name drops, showcase his wealth of knowledge and connection to various industries.


Overall, "Diplomatic Immunity" is a song about Drake's journey to success and his refusal to let anyone bring him down. It's a song about being proud of where he comes from, but also never settling and pushing himself to be the best at everything he does.



Line by Line Meaning

Diplomatic immunity, fuck 'em
I have diplomatic immunity, so I can do whatever I want and they can't touch me.


All that peace and that unity
Being peaceful and united won't work for me.


All that weak shit'll ruin me, fuck 'em, yeah
Being weak will ruin me, so I don't care about peace and unity.


'Cause niggas started talkin' to me like I'm slowin' down
People are talking to me like I'm losing my edge.


Opinions over statistics, of course
I prioritize opinions over statistics.


Gassed off journalistic
I don't trust journalists and their hype.


Come at me and all you'll get is the ballistic report
If you come at me, you'll face the consequences.


Booked a private room at Wylie's, waiter twistin' the cork
I booked a private room and the waiter is opening a bottle of wine.


I got multi-colored rings like the Olympics, of course
I have rings like the Olympics.


At award shows, cuttin' through the tension, of course
I'm at award shows cutting through the tension.


Girls huggin' me then askin' me, "What scent that is, boy?"
Girls hug me and ask what perfume I'm wearing.


I be walkin' around the Six like I invented it, boy
I walk around Toronto like I own it.


Yeah, who am I? The do or die
I'm the one who always succeeds no matter what.


The one with the fewest lies and the truest ties
I'm the one with the least lies and the most loyal ties.


They try to compare us
People compare us.


But like a job straight outta high school there's no you and I
We're not comparable because we're very different.


I taught you everything you know, now you got student pride
I taught you everything and now you're too proud to listen.


All factual, I call the house "the embassy"
I only speak the truth and call my house "the embassy" because of my diplomatic immunity.


The studio "the chapel", I hate to travel
I call my studio "the chapel" and I don't like to travel.


I just pulled up on Solana show, the girl's a natural
I'm on SZA's show and she's very talented.


I knew her way back when Hollywood was international
I knew her when Hollywood was big.


Yeah, the furthest I've been, that's word to my ends
I haven't traveled much.


Word to the flags that belong in the hood of my Benz
I have flags from my hometown on my Benz.


Very presidential, I broke all the codes for zonin' in my residential
I behave like a president and I broke all the rules for zoning in my neighborhood.


I broke spirits that I never meant to
I destroyed people's spirits without intending to.


My body isn't much of a sacred temple, with vodka and wine
I don't take care of my body by drinking vodka and wine.


And sleep at the opposite times
I sleep during the day and stay up at night.


Promise shit is gettin' outta line like when you make a stencil
Things are getting out of control like when you use a stencil.


Or gettin' outta line like when you break a pencil
Things are getting out of control like when you break a pencil.


Violatin' the Treaty of Versailles
I'm disrespecting a historical treaty.


Champagne is the alias, but no cease and desist in I
I use the alias Champagne and there's no cease and desist against me.


I refuse to comply with regulations
I don't follow rules.


I listen to heavy metal for meditation, no silence
I listen to heavy metal to meditate, not silence.


Like Sanders on the Detroit Lions
I'm unstoppable like Sanders on the Detroit Lions.


Get a run around and I'll bury you where they won't find ya
If you mess with me, I'll make sure you disappear forever.


Motor City Casino, I'm at the cage with my old license
I'm at Motor City Casino using my old license.


They tell me "don't worry, I got your money" like Osirus
They tell me they have my money like it's Osirus.


(I'm the Osiris of this shit)
I'm the boss of everything.


Dirty 30, workin' on me
I'm turning 30 and working on myself.


Tired of women that may tag me in pictures airin' my dirty laundry
I'm tired of women posting pictures that show my personal secrets.


Caterin' is from Giorgio Baldi, Robyn's favorite
The catering is from Giorgio Baldi, Robyn's favorite restaurant.


Shit is nice, but I prefer Madeo
It's nice, but I prefer Madeo.


Calamari rings and tomato
I'm eating calamari rings and tomato.


I got the sauce and now shorties keep claimin' preggo
I have the sauce and now girls are claiming to be pregnant.


Wakin' up at 6 PM like, "Where does the day go?"
I wake up at 6 PM and wonder where the day went.


Forecastin' tornadoes, brainstormin' retaliation at dinner tables
I'm predicting a disaster and strategizing about revenge.


2010 was when I lost my halo
I lost my innocence in 2010.


2017 I lost a J. Lo
I lost Jennifer Lopez in 2017.


A Rotterdam trip had me on front page though
A trip to Rotterdam made the front page of the news.


I had to lay low, Hot Topic like your everyday clothes
I had to stay out of the spotlight and blend in.


Closed off but I could never stay closed
I'm a closed-off person but I can never fully close myself.


Billboard awards, I claimed 13 out in Vegas like Sureños
I won 13 awards at the Billboard Awards in Vegas like the Sureños.


Black excellence, but I guess when it comes to me it's not the same though, all goodie
I represent black excellence but some people don't think that applies to me.


That just pushed me to do the things we all couldn't
That pushes me to do things others can't.


Niggas stakin' out the crib, it's all gravy
People are watching my house but I'm not worried.


Protection that God gave me
I have protection from God.


Shit is complex like short niggas 'round tall ladies
Things are complicated like short guys around tall girls.


I gotta watch who I'm talkin' to like it's all-ages
I have to watch what I say like I'm around children.


I've seen buddin' careers turn to sit around and talk about other careers, judgin' their peers
I've seen people with potential become judgemental towards others.


Knowledge from niggas who did not contribute to none of this here
People who didn't contribute are trying to give me advice.


Cover my ears, my security government tier
I cover my ears because my security is top-notch.


Yeah, advance the venue so we know the exits
Let's find out where the exits are in advance.


Check the guest list
Make sure to check the guest list.


If opps make an appearance at least it's expected
If the opposition shows up, at least we're prepared.


Tell 'em I don't wanna link like a broken necklace
Tell them I don't want to connect with them.


I'll be in better company with my own reflection
I'd rather be by myself than with them.


Mirror, mirror, on the ceiling of my suite in the Royal Palace
I'm looking at myself in the mirror in my palace.


The TV playin' Al Jazeera
The TV is showing Al Jazeera.


Inshallah, I hope the mission keeps on gettin' clearer
I hope things get clearer with time.


Whenever, wherever, OVO will always be together like Shakira
No matter what, OVO will always be together like Shakira.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Nick Brongers

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