Madiba Riddim
Drake Lyrics


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I cannot tell who is my friend
I need distance between me and them
Gonna have to teach me how to love you again
God knows I'm trying
God knows I'm trying for you
God knows I'm trying

God knows it
Your mind impure, soul I possess, he knows it
Anointed and protected, I was chosen
My heart is way too frozen to get broken

I seen man turn fool for the money one too many times
I seen some girls turn their back on they best friend from time
I heard you say things that you can't take back girl, no time
I need you to go easy now and fix up one time

I cannot tell who is my friend
I need distance between me and them
Gonna have to teach me how to love you again
God knows I'm trying
God knows I'm trying for you
God knows I'm trying

People change, I'm not surprised
Devil's working overtime
Voodoo spells put on my life
It won't work, they all have tried

I seen man turn fool for the money one too many times
I seen some girls turn their back on they best friend from time
I heard you say things that you can't take back girl, no time
I need you to go easy now and fix up one time

I cannot tell who is my friend
I need distance between me and them
Gonna have to teach me how to love you again
God knows I'm trying
God knows I'm trying for you
God knows I'm trying

You put food on the table for me, aye?
Alright, fam, soft. I see you, aye?
You pay my bills, right?
It's light
You're a wasteman





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake's song Madiba Riddim express the Canadian rapper's struggles with relationships and trust. The first verse finds Drake questioning who his true friends are and admitting that he needs space from some people in his life. He then addresses a love interest, acknowledging that he needs to relearn how to love them again. Drake expresses his efforts to make things work, asserting that he is trying for them and for their relationship.


The second verse touches upon the themes of change and negativity. Drake notes that people change, and the devil attempts to intervene in his life with voodoo spells. Yet, he maintains his strength and resilience, insisting that all attempts to bring him down will fail. The last line of the verse refers to Drake's experiences with others betraying him, something he has seen happen many times.


Overall, the song suggests a deeper level of vulnerability and self-reflection from Drake, as he looks inward to address his struggles with trust and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I cannot tell who is my friend
I am unable to differentiate between my true friends and acquaintances.


I need distance between me and them
I need some space from the people in my circle to clear my thoughts.


Gonna have to teach me how to love you again
I need guidance to rekindle my love and care for a person in my life.


God knows I'm trying
I'm putting in my best effort to fix my mistakes and make things better.


God knows I'm trying for you
I'm making these efforts for your sake, and I hope you understand that.


God knows it
The Almighty knows everything, including your intentions that I can see through.


Your mind impure, soul I possess, he knows it
You have impure thoughts, but God knows that I can relate to your soul.


Anointed and protected, I was chosen
I believe I'm chosen and protected by a higher power.


My heart is way too frozen to get broken
I have been through a lot, which has left me emotionally numb to avoid getting hurt again.


People change, I'm not surprised
It's not shocking to see people transform over time.


Devil's working overtime
I think the devil is trying way too hard to ruin my life.


Voodoo spells put on my life
I think someone has cast a spell to harm me using voodoo.


It won't work, they all have tried
I believe any attempt to harm me using supernatural means will fail.


You put food on the table for me, aye?
Are you providing me with food?


Alright, fam, soft. I see you, aye?
Okay, family member, got it. I acknowledge you, right?


You pay my bills, right?
Are you taking care of my financial responsibilities?


It's light
That's nothing to worry about.


You're a wasteman
You're a loser who's not contributing meaningfully to society.


Wah?
What are you talking about?




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam King Feeney, Charlie Handsome, Paul Jefferies, Aubrey Drake Graham, Ryan Vojtesak

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