Omertà
Drake Lyrics

Look at my history
Examine my past and compare it to my present

I'm tryna see what's different from that guy and the richer me
I am trying to identify the changes that have occurred between my previous self and my more prosperous self

The only thing I see is custom owls from Tiffany
The only notable difference I observe is the personalized owl jewelry from Tiffany & Co.

And some gunnas that'll hit you outta nowhere like epiphany
Additionally, I possess armed individuals who are capable of surprising and harming others, much like a sudden realization

Really, that's it to me
Honestly, that's all that stands out to me

Aside from the obvious, man, it changes in scenery
Apart from the obvious material things, it's the shift in environments that has altered

Testin' me gon' have my niggas testin' machinery
If someone challenges me, it will result in my associates testing their equipment or capabilities

They say that they happy, my man, that's not how they seem to be
People claim to be content, but their actions and demeanor suggest otherwise

The boy, he wild and peaceful, rest in peace Teena Marie
I, as a person, exhibit both wild and peaceful qualities, paying tribute to the late Teena Marie

Ethics and values, mob traditions, old fashioned
Emphasizing the importance of ethical principles, values, and traditional practices of organized crime

Monopoly action
Engaging in monopolistic endeavors or actions

Bronny buyin' up Brentwood like he still in Akron
Bronny, likely referring to LeBron James Jr., is acquiring properties in Brentwood as if he's still in his hometown of Akron

A lot of pain, a lot of passion
There has been a considerable amount of both anguish and intense emotion

A lot of relaxin' while other niggas is overreactin'
While others are excessively responding to situations, I am calmly and leisurely handling my affairs

That's how we continue down the path of Jordan and Jackson
By maintaining this approach, we are able to follow the successful footsteps of Michael Jordan and Michael Jackson

That's some insight for y'all even if no one's askin'
Providing this perspective to all of you, even if nobody specifically requested it

Last year, niggas really feel like they rode on me
During the previous year, individuals genuinely believed they had gained an advantage over me

Last year, niggas got hot 'cause they told on me
Furthermore, in the previous year, people became popular or gained attention by revealing information about me

I'm 'bout to call the bluff of anybody that fold on me
I'm prepared to expose and challenge the credibility of anyone who betrays or abandons me

I'm buyin' the buildin' of every door that closed on me
I am acquiring the properties symbolizing opportunities that were once denied to me

Yeah, Loro Piana and Brioni, the one and only
Yes, I exclusively wear luxury brands such as Loro Piana and Brioni

Champagne popper, the love doctor
I am known for opening bottles of champagne and also providing romantic guidance or counseling

Your baby mother call me when she lonely
When your child's mother feels alone or in need of companionship, she contacts me

My tailor see me twice a week, he like my homie
I visit my tailor two times each week, and our relationship has become close, similar to that of friends

Forever grateful, forever thankful
I consistently express gratitude and appreciation indefinitely

Diamond necklace, but she wears it on her ankle
Despite owning an expensive diamond necklace, she chooses to wear it as an anklet instead

The bitch is trendy
This woman is fashionable and follows current trends

My enemies send each other the texts that they could never send me
My adversaries exchange messages amongst themselves that they would never dare to send directly to me

I'm bankin' two million a show for the residency
I am earning two million dollars per performance for my residency show

Nevada Gaming Commission in a frenzy
The Nevada Gaming Commission is in a state of excitement or agitation due to my significant financial transactions

How much money can this casino lend me?
I wonder how much money I can borrow from this casino

Rippin' markers up over shots of the Henny
Tearing up gambling markers while consuming shots of Hennessy

Vivid memory, can someone send me a real nigga interlude?
I have a distinct, clear recollection, and I request an interlude featuring a genuine individual

To me, Benihana is pigeon food
In my opinion, Benihana's cuisine is merely ordinary or insignificant

This not a forgivin' mood
I am not in a forgiving state of mind

So much, we gotta count the 20's up in a different room
We have such a substantial amount of money that we must count the $20 bills in a separate location

I am just a body that my brothers are livin' through
I am a vessel through which my brothers carry out their ambitions and aspirations

Keepin' my connections strictly physical
I maintain relationships with others solely based on physical interactions, devoid of emotional involvement

Everyone that's married is miserable
Every individual who is married appears to be unhappy or dissatisfied

I know that that is not a lifestyle I can give into
I am aware that such a way of life is not something I can succumb to

The rise to the top of this mountain has been biblical
My ascension to the pinnacle of success has been extraordinary, akin to a biblical tale

I don't carry cash 'cause the money is digital
I do not carry physical currency anymore since my wealth is in a digital form

It's the American Expresser, the debt collector
I am associated with American Express and also referred to as someone who collects debts

Hailin' all the way from the Mecca
Greeting everyone from the Mecca, considered a place of great importance or significance

Got something for Trudy and Rebecca
I have something special or meaningful for individuals named Trudy and Rebecca

This shit could last forever
This situation or success could potentially endure indefinitely

The mind controller, the Ayatollah
I exert control over others' minds, similar to a spiritual leader or authority figure

I built a bridge to success and had visions of me ridin' over
I constructed a pathway leading to triumph and envisioned myself effortlessly passing over it

Step in the room and October gets a lot closer
Once I enter the room, the sense or aura of October, potentially referring to my birthday month or a significant date, intensifies

Haunted houses
I encounter eerie or unsettling situations

I don't know how to count in thousands, only millions
I am accustomed to dealing with millions of dollars, not just thousands

Now tell your friends I'm not the villain
Inform your acquaintances that I am not the antagonist or wrongdoer

Send 'em to Lagos or Turks and Caicos
Direct them to locations such as Lagos, Nigeria, or Turks and Caicos Islands

Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago
Alternatively, they can visit Barbados, Trinidad, or Tobago

Never go the same places they go
I never frequent the same venues or locations as they do

Separate vacations
We take trips or holidays individually, without each other's company

A far cry from when Drizzy had slept in the basement
This is significantly different from the times when I, Drizzy, used to sleep in a basement

I was never on the path to get into Cambridge
I never intended to pursue admission or education at Cambridge University

I mean, I was good at doin' math, but I'm better with language
Although I excelled in mathematics, my true strength lies in language and communication

Borderline dangerous, approach with caution
I am potentially close to being risky or hazardous, so people should be wary

I plan to buy your most personal belongings when they up for auction
I have intentions to purchase your most intimate possessions when they become available for public sale

Man, truth be told, I think about it often
Honestly, I frequently contemplate this matter

The petty king, the overseer of many things
I am the master of trivial matters and have control over numerous aspects

I wish that I was playin' in a sport where we were gettin' rings
I desire to participate in a sport where winning championship rings is the norm

I wouldn't have space on either hand for anything
If I were in such a sport, I would have achieved so many rings that there would be no room left on either hand

West Hollywood, know my presence is menacing
In West Hollywood, people are aware that my presence can be intimidating or threatening

Cosa Nostra, shady dealings
Referring to the Cosa Nostra, the Sicilian Mafia, and implying involvement in illicit or dubious activities

Racketeering, the syndicate got they hand in plenty things
Engaging in racketeering activities, the criminal organization has control over numerous operations

The things that we've done to protect the name are unsettling
The measures we have taken to safeguard our reputation are disconcerting or disturbing

But no regrets, though, the name'll echo
Despite any remorse, I have no regrets, as my name will resound or reverberate

Years later, none greater
In the future, I will still be unrivaled or unparalleled

Death to a coward and a traitor, that's just in my nature, yeah
I naturally harbor disdain for individuals who are both cowardly and disloyal, leading to their downfall