Draft Day
Drake Lyrics

Draft day, Johnny Manziel
Reflecting on the day that Johnny Manziel got drafted and how much time has passed, yet he (Drake) is still relevant

Five years later, how am I the man still?
Amazed at how he's still popular and successful after all these years

Draft day, A. Wiggins
Another reference to draft day, this time referring to Andrew Wiggins

Fuck that other side, bitch we stay winnin'
Disregarding the competition and focusing on success

Aw man, you know I had to do it for you
Acknowledging someone who has supported him and expressing gratitude for their influence

Yeah, suits and ties yelling out, "Pay the guys"
Acknowledging the issue of unequal pay in the entertainment industry and the call for equal compensation for all artists

Sometimes I laugh with God about how you can't stop me
Confident in his success and ability to overcome obstacles, with a nod to his faith

I'm his darkest angel probably, but he still got me
Accepting the duality of his personality and acknowledging his own faults, yet confident in his faith and belief that he will be guided towards success

Yeah, I'm gettin' mine but still I better lives
Acknowledging his success but also promising to use it to help others

And shit I set aside to make sure my people gettin' by
Dedicating resources towards supporting his loved ones and community

Brunch with some Qatar royals and my cup is all oil
Boasting about his lavish lifestyle and connections with royalty

You know it's real when your niggas will take the fall for you
Emphasizing the loyalty and support of his friends, who are willing to protect him at all costs

All loyal so you keep egging me on
Inspired and motivated by the continuous support and encouragement from his friends

And we gonna have to crack a shell just to prove to you, you ain't hard boiled
Determined to prove his worth and talent to those who doubt him

Mm, last night I tried some raw oysters
Casually referencing an experience he had trying raw oysters

Man that boy growin' up quick, that boy know he the shit
Reflecting on the growth of a talented young artist

That boy singin' on every song when he know he can spit
Acknowledging the versatility of a talented artist

That boy manifested it, that boy knew it was written
Praising the foresight and talent of the young artist

That boy did it on purpose
Acknowledging the intentionality behind the young artist's success

That boy know that they shittin' on you, and they can't get past you
Recognizing the criticism and obstacles faced by the young artist, but also admiring their resilience

You should've followed all my moves, you won't realize 'til after
Implying that the young artist would benefit from emulating his success

And if I left shit to chance I would've picked a name like Chance the Rapper
Poking fun at the lack of creativity in choosing a rap name

Yeah, no offense, 'cause I don't know that nigga
Clarifying that the comment about the name is not a personal insult to Chance the Rapper

I'm focused on makin' records and gettin' bigger
Emphasizing his dedication to his craft and ambition for success

Just hits, no misses, that's for the married folk
Boasting about his success and talent without any failures

Tell 'em fix my suite up 'cause I'm comin' home
Requesting for his living quarters to be prepared for his arrival

I heard they talkin' crazy, I was out of town
Alluding to rumors and gossip about him that he heard while he was away

You know they love to pop all that shit when I'm not around
Acknowledging the tendency for people to talk badly about him when he's not present

But when I'm here, not a sound
Suggesting that people are afraid to speak negatively about him when he's around

That'll make me snap, jot it down
Indicating that he takes note of any negative comments made about him

Go in the booth and lay a body down
Promising to use these negative comments as inspiration to make new hit songs

Know some Somalis that say we got it wallahi
Referencing his Somali friends who express their confidence and certainty (Koran phrase 'walahi' means 'I swear to Allah')

Get us donuts and coffee, we'll wait for him in the lobby
Humorously referencing his friends' trust in him and willingness to wait for him

And I gotta tell him chill, Sprite got me on payroll
Acknowledging a brand partnership with Sprite that pays him for his work

Let that man live, they say, "Okay if you say so"
Referencing those who criticize the brand partnership but ultimately respect his choices

See whatever I say go
Indicating his power and influence in the industry

I play like I'm on 'roids, no Canseco
Comparing his success to that of an athlete on performance-enhancing drugs, but without the negative connotations

No Oakland A's though, shout out the Bay though
Shouting out the Bay Area and the baseball team the Oakland A's

I think I'm on my eighth flow, just watch me paint flow
Emphasizing his flow and ability to create new and unique music

We all do it for the art so I can never hate though
Emphasizing the importance of creating music for the love of the art, not for money or fame

Signin' off on more deals than a lawyer with a heavy case load
Boasting about his business success and numerous partnerships

How the game turn into the Drake show?
Reflecting on the shift towards focusing on his personal life and drama instead of his music

Dog, what the fuck happen to so-and-so, where did they go?
Wondering about the disappearance of other artists and their lack of relevance in the industry

They too worried 'bout bitches and fashion, they go missin' in action
Suggesting that other artists are too focused on superficial things and have lost sight of their passion for music

And then you never notice they missin'
Pointing out how easily forgotten lesser-known artists can be when they lose their relevance in the industry

On some Hunger Games shit I would die for my district
Referencing the popular Hunger Games franchise and using it as a metaphor for his dedication to his community and loved ones

Jennifer Lawrence you can really get it
Making a flirtatious comment about actress Jennifer Lawrence

Oh wait sidebar, left some beat at the end
Realizing that he left some music to play at the end of the song

So that all of you fuck niggas could loop it and get your lies off
Acknowledging that others may take his music and use it for their own purposes, whether for personal gain or to spread false information

Season
A simple sign-off to end the song