Jaded
Drake Lyrics


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Ayy, yeah
Dogs on this side, dogs over on this side
Yeah

Leavin' me (leavin' me)
Dippin' out on me (on me)
Already got what you needed, I guess
Quickly (quickly) learned yourself through me (through me)
Already gave you what you needed, I guess (ooh, yeah)
I guess, (yeah) yeah
That's why I'm not with nobody (ooh, yeah)
'Cause I don't wanna hurt nobody (ooh, yeah)
Did it over text, didn't call me (ooh, yeah)
Still got love for you, mami
I know you wanna be somebody
Even if you gotta leave somebody (body), yeah

Yes, I'm hurtin', yes, I'm jaded (jaded)
Most of these things I don't wanna say (jaded)
I wanna be around while you chasin' (while you chasin' it)
You wanna hit me up when you make it
You'll try and come back when you famous
I always want the truth, but it's dangerous (dangerous, oh)
You got somethin' real, not basic (ooh, yeah)
You wanna get with me, stop
Yes, I'm hurtin', yes, I'm jaded (jaded)
Most of these things, I don't wanna say (say)
I wanna be around while you chasin'
(Wanna be around, wanna be around)
You wanna hit me up when you make it (ooh, yeah)
You'll try and come back when you famous
(Back around, back around)
I always want the truth, but it's dangerous (dangerous)
You got somethin' real, not basic
You wanna get with me, stop (playin')
Yeah, dogs on this side, dogs over on this side
(Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah)

Ayy, told me about all your insecurities, for what?
Dragged me like two hours to your family's house, for what?
Said you need some time but I should stick around, for what?
Always felt like stickin' 'round's the same as being stuck
And like guns with the inkin', you get in under my skin
Pretty little young thing (young thing)
Had a nigga convinced, got me too excited
Yeah, you played me, you played me, you played me
Low down, dirty, shameful, crazy
I need to know how the new nigga you got does the same thing
I do for a living but it's way less wavy
How you even managin' to keep straight faces
In all the pictures that I seen lately
Lord knows, you still look amazin'
That's besides the point I'm makin'
You're way too opinionated
Have to force it, have to fake it
You have potential, I coulda shaped it
You went and caved in (ooh, yeah)
We coulda waited, I wasn't rushin', differences in ages
You're old enough, but you're still a baby
You've shared stories where you did amazin'
Things to be loyal, things to be patient
That was before me, I must've changed it
Shifted your focus, lens lookin' jaded (jaded)

Most of these things I don't wanna say
I wanna be around while you chasin' (while you chasin')
You wanna hit me up when you make it
You'll try and come back when you famous
(Back around, back around)





Dogs on this side, dogs over on this side
You wanna get with me, stop (playin')

Overall Meaning

"Jaded" by Drake is a song about a failed relationship where the singer, Drake, is left hurt and betrayed by someone he loved. The song starts with Drake acknowledging that the other person has left him, but before doing so, she got what she needed from him. He further acknowledges that he has no one to be with because he doesn't want to hurt anyone, and the other person left him by texting and not calling him. Drake still has love for her, but he knows that she left him to be with someone else, and she'll come back when she makes it big. Drake is hurt and jaded by this experience, and he doesn't want to be around her when she's chasing fame.


In the second part of the song, Drake describes how his former partner played him by dragging him to meet her family, convincing him to stick around, and deceiving him. He cannot understand why someone would drag him along for such a long time, playing with his emotions, making him believe that they had a future together. Drake wants to know how the new guy in her life does the same thing as he does but in a less exciting way. He tells her that he could have molded her potential, but she gave up on him, and her lens is now jaded.


Overall, "Jaded" is a typical break-up song that captures Drake's emotions upon realizing that someone he loved is no longer with him. He is jaded and hurt but still has a soft spot for his ex-girlfriend.


Line by Line Meaning

Ayy, yeah
Drake starts the song with ad-libs to give a chilled vibe.


Dogs on this side, dogs over on this side Yeah
The first lyric describes Drake's team and the other as an opposing team, but he remains unbothered.


Leavin' me (leavin' me) Dippin' out on me (on me) Already got what you needed, I guess Quickly (quickly) learned yourself through me (through me) Already gave you what you needed, I guess (ooh, yeah) I guess, (yeah) yeah
His ex-partner left him after realizing that Drake wasn't what they expected, and he feels played.


That's why I'm not with nobody (ooh, yeah) 'Cause I don't wanna hurt nobody (ooh, yeah) Did it over text, didn't call me (ooh, yeah) Still got love for you, mami I know you wanna be somebody Even if you gotta leave somebody (body), yeah
Drake now chooses to stay single because he doesn't want to hurt anyone, even though he still has feelings for his ex-partner.


Yes, I'm hurtin', yes, I'm jaded (jaded) Most of these things I don't wanna say (jaded) I wanna be around while you chasin' (while you chasin' it) You wanna hit me up when you make it You'll try and come back when you famous
Drake admits that he's hurt, and he's frustrated with his ex-partner because they only seem to want him around when they are famous and making it.


I always want the truth, but it's dangerous (dangerous, oh) You got somethin' real, not basic (ooh, yeah) You wanna get with me, stop
Drake wants honesty, but sometimes he feels like it's dangerous because he fears getting hurt again. He also wants someone genuine, not basic and people should stop pretending to be.


Ayy, dogs on this side, dogs over on this side (Ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh yeah)
The lyric is the same as before, but this time he emphasizes that he has his people, and they're better than the other team.


Told me about all your insecurities, for what? Dragged me like two hours to your family's house, for what? Said you need some time but I should stick around, for what? Always felt like stickin' 'round's the same as being stuck
Drake's ex-partner talks to him about their insecurities and drags him to meet their family, but Drake feels like they're wasting time because they'll never commit. He feels stuck in the same cycle.


And like guns with the inkin', you get in under my skin Pretty little young thing (young thing) Had a nigga convinced, got me too excited Yeah, you played me, you played me, you played me Low down, dirty, shameful, crazy
Drake compares his ex-partner's love to a gun, and it got under his skin, but he realises they only used him. He feels played, dirty and manipulated.


I need to know how the new nigga you got does the same thing I do for a living but it's way less wavy How you even managin' to keep straight faces In all the pictures that I seen lately Lord knows, you still look amazin'
Drake is curious about how his ex-partner's new lover does the same things as him but doesn't get criticised. He wonders how they keep a straight face in front of him, and he thinks that his ex-partner still looks amazing despite their actions.


That's besides the point I'm makin' You're way too opinionated Have to force it, have to fake it You have potential, I coulda shaped it You went and caved in (ooh, yeah) We coulda waited, I wasn't rushin', differences in ages You're old enough, but you're still a baby You've shared stories where you did amazin' Things to be loyal, things to be patient That was before me, I must've changed it Shifted your focus, lens lookin' jaded (jaded)
Drake believes that his ex-partner has opinions about everything, even though they are usually wrong, and they pretend to be something they are not. Drake believes that he could have helped them grow, but his ex-partner didn't want to wait or take criticism. Drake implies that his ex-partner focuses too much on the past and can't move on, they have become jaded.


You wanna hit me up when you make it (ooh, yeah) You'll try and come back when you famous (Back around, back around) Most of these things I don't wanna say I wanna be around while you chasin' (while you chasin')
Drake's ex-partner only comes back when they have made it, and Drake thinks they only want his company to help with their success. He doesn't want to say everything he feels, but he wants to be around as they chase their dream.


Dogs on this side, dogs over on this side You wanna get with me, stop (playin')
The final line is the same as the beginning. Drake affirms that it's either his team or the other side. He wants people to stop pretending to be different because he can see through it.




Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Christian Ward, Christopher Dotson, Floyd Bentley, Noel Cadastre, Tryone William Griffin

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