No Tellin'
Drake Lyrics


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Whoa
Whoa
Yeah, yeah

Envelopes comin' in the mail, let her open 'em
Hopin' for a check again, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, she invite me to the telly, keep the blade with me
When I go to check a bitch, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, police comin' 'round lookin' for some help
On a case they gotta solve, we never help 'em
Yeah, I stay up late at night, thinkin' 'bout my life
Want a lot, will I get it all? Ain't no tellin'
Ain't no tellin', yeah, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, no tellin'
Ain't no tellin'

Suitcase, I been livin' out a suitcase
Still drinkin' Henny, if it's done, I'll take the D'usse
Oops, aye, fuck it, all you niggas two-faced
Got the club goin' up on a Tuesday
True say, I been goin' hard, but then again
They think I'm soft, think I'm innocent
I'm just lookin' in the mirror like I'm really him
Man, I'm really him, you just fillin' in
Man, I got a blunt, can I get a light?
Yeah, I took the summer off to get it right
Yeah, I gave these boys a shot and they fuckin' failed
Niggas like "you took the summer off? We couldn't tell"
Dawg, just bought a island, gotta sail to it
You pick the casket, I'll put the nail through it
I ain't gotta do it, but fuck it somebody gotta do it
Hate if someone else did it, fuck, I may as well do it

Envelopes comin' in the mail, let her open 'em
Hopin' for a check again, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, she invite me to the telly, keep the blade with me
When I go to check a bitch, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, police comin' 'round lookin' for some help
On a case they gotta solve, we never help 'em
Yeah, I stay up late at night, thinkin' 'bout my life
Want a lot, will I get it all? Ain't no tellin'
Ain't no tellin', yeah, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, no tellin'
Ain't no tellin'

Yeah okay, I had to switch the flow up on you niggas
The shit was gettin' too predictable
The new shit is on steroids, I would never pass a physical, yeah
I got it rollin' in all kinda ways, lump sum and residual, yeah
I mean we hear about the money you been gettin' we just never seen a visual
It's our year (aw yeah), Aw yeah
I mean besides Ricky Ross, Aubrey the biggest boss here
What's the word these days?
Buncha' niggas chasing after all these woman they don't even know
Buncha' out of season woman
Fuckin' off-season niggas to get last season wardrobe
All the rappers that you vouch for
Need to get out of the house more, they washed up
And even if the team was religious with it
I can't really see another squad tryna' cross us, naw

Ovo, Unruly
One shot to make it in a life
From the six to the fucking 876

Envelopes comin' in the mail, let her open 'em
Hopin' for a check again, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, she invite me to the telly, keep the blade with me
When I go to check a bitch, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, police comin' 'round lookin' for some help
On a case they gotta solve, we never help 'em
Yeah, I stay up late at night, thinkin' 'bout my life
Want a lot, will I get it all? Ain't no tellin'
Ain't no tellin', yeah, ain't no tellin'
Yeah, no tellin'
Man there ain't no tellin'

Yeah
Look

I gotta keep watchin' for oppers
'Cause anything's possible, yeah
There's no code or ethics out here
Anyone will take shots at you, yeah
Niggas think they can come take what I got, let's be logical, yeah
V-Live, I order that Alfredo pasta
Then eat in the kitchen like I'm in the mafia
Houston, they get me though
European, my vehicle
How much it hit me fo'? Ain't no tellin', yeah
What am I willin' to give her
To get what I want tonight? Ain't no tellin'
Please don not speak to me like I'm that Drake from four years ago
I'm at a higher place
Thinkin' they lions and tigers and bears, I go huntin'
Put heads on my fireplace, oh my
Take time
Ain't no tellin'




Oh my
Ain't no tellin'

Overall Meaning

In Drake's song "No Tellin'," the rapper addresses his rise to fame and reflects on his success. The song opens with a line about envelopes arriving in the mail. Drake is hoping for another check but realizes that there is no guarantee of continued success. He is also cautious of those around him, seeking to protect himself by carrying a blade when necessary. Drake does not place much trust in the police, stating that his circle would never help the authorities solve a case. The second verse finds Drake boasting about his wealth, including his ability to purchase an island. He talks about switching up his flow, trying to keep his music fresh and innovative.


Throughout "No Tellin'," Drake's paranoia is evident. He is apprehensive about being a target, always on guard. He is mindful of the fact that he is in a position of power and, therefore, must protect himself and his assets. Despite his wealth and status, he remains humble, wondering whether he will ever achieve everything he wants in life.


The song is a reflection of Drake's inner thoughts and feelings during a particularly challenging phase of his life. It serves as an anthem for anyone striving to succeed but unsure of what the future holds. The lyrics are honest and vulnerable, showcasing a different side of Drake's persona that many listeners can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Envelopes comin' in the mail, let her open 'em Hopin' for a check again, ain't no tellin'
The singer's partner receives envelopes in the mail and opens them, hoping for a check. They do not know for sure whether they will receive a check or not.


Yeah, she invite me to the telly, keep the blade with me When I go to check a bitch, ain't no tellin'
The singer brings a weapon with him when he goes to meet a woman in a hotel. He does not know what will happen when he confronts her.


Yeah, police comin' 'round lookin' for some help On a case they gotta solve, we never help 'em
The police are asking for help to solve a case, but the singer and their community do not help them.


Yeah, I stay up late at night, thinkin' 'bout my life Want a lot, will I get it all? Ain't no tellin'
The artist often thinks about their life at night and wants a lot of things, but they do not know if they will achieve all of them.


Ain't no tellin', yeah, ain't no tellin' Yeah, no tellin'
The artist emphasizes that there is no way to know what will happen in the future.


Suitcase, I been livin' out a suitcase Still drinkin' Henny, if it's done, I'll take the D'usse
The singer has been constantly traveling and living out of a suitcase. They prefer to drink Hennessy, but if it is not available, they will drink D'usse.


Oops, aye, fuck it, all you niggas two-faced Got the club goin' up on a Tuesday
The singer curses and claims that many people are two-faced. They also state that they have the power to make the club lively on a Tuesday night.


True say, I been goin' hard, but then again They think I'm soft, think I'm innocent I'm just lookin' in the mirror like I'm really him Man, I'm really him, you just fillin' in
The artist claims that they have been working hard despite others' perceptions of them as soft or innocent. They see themselves as the real deal, while others are not as genuine.


Man, I got a blunt, can I get a light? Yeah, I took the summer off to get it right
The artist asks for a light for their blunt. They reveal that they took the summer off to work on improving themselves.


Yeah, I gave these boys a shot and they fuckin' failed Niggas like "you took the summer off? We couldn't tell"
The artist gave some people a chance but they failed to deliver. Others were surprised that the artist had taken a break during the summer.


Dawg, just bought a island, gotta sail to it You pick the casket, I'll put the nail through it I ain't gotta do it, but fuck it somebody gotta do it Hate if someone else did it, fuck, I may as well do it
The singer reveals that they bought an island and need to sail to it. They offer to take care of funeral arrangements if necessary, as it is a task that someone needs to do and it might as well be them.


Yeah okay, I had to switch the flow up on you niggas The shit was gettin' too predictable The new shit is on steroids, I would never pass a physical, yeah I got it rollin' in all kinda ways, lump sum and residual, yeah
The artist changed their style to keep things fresh and keep their audience on their toes. They describe their new approach as being even better than before. They also mention that they are earning money in many different ways.


It's our year (aw yeah), Aw yeah I mean besides Ricky Ross, Aubrey the biggest boss here What's the word these days?
The singer believes that this year is their time to shine. They compare themselves to Rick Ross as another successful rapper, but claim to be the biggest boss. They ask what is happening in the current climate.


Buncha' niggas chasing after all these woman they don't even know Buncha' out of season woman Fuckin' off-season niggas to get last season wardrobe All the rappers that you vouch for Need to get out of the house more, they washed up
The singer criticizes men who pursue women they do not even know and women who are not popular at the time. They also criticize rappers who are not successful anymore and suggest they need to go out and experience more to regain their edge.


And even if the team was religious with it I can't really see another squad tryna' cross us, naw Ovo, Unruly One shot to make it in a life From the six to the fucking 876 Man there ain't no tellin'
The singer thinks that their team is unbeatable and no other group would dare to challenge them. They reference their own team as Ovo and Unruly. They mention that in order to succeed, you only have one chance. They also reference their hometown of Toronto, Canada (area code 416) and suggest they are just as dominant as someone from Jamaica (area code 876).


Look I gotta keep watchin' for oppers 'Cause anything's possible, yeah There's no code or ethics out here Anyone will take shots at you, yeah Niggas think they can come take what I got, let's be logical, yeah
The artist needs to remain vigilant for their enemies, as anything could happen. There is no honor code or rules in their world. Anyone could attack them without warning. The artist challenges anyone who thinks they can take their success away.


V-Live, I order that Alfredo pasta Then eat in the kitchen like I'm in the mafia Houston, they get me though European, my vehicle How much it hit me fo'? Ain't no tellin', yeah
The artist orders a specific pasta dish at a strip club. They then eat it in the kitchen, much like a member of the mafia might do. The artist mentions that they are well-liked in Houston and have a European car. They do not reveal how much it cost.


What am I willin' to give her To get what I want tonight? Ain't no tellin'
The singer is willing to give something up in order to achieve their goals tonight. However, they do not know what they will need to sacrifice to get what they want.


Please don not speak to me like I'm that Drake from four years ago I'm at a higher place Thinkin' they lions and tigers and bears, I go huntin' Put heads on my fireplace, oh my
The singer does not want to be treated as they were four years ago. They have progressed to a higher level. They perceive those who challenge them as dangerous animals to be hunted and defeated, like lion or tigers. They are proud of their victories and display them like hunting trophies.


Take time Oh my
The artist suggests that it is important to take your time and be patient. They then express their excitement through the exclamation 'oh my'.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Feeney, Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Graham, Kenza Samir, Tommy Paxton-Beesley

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