Sacrifices
Drake Lyrics

Wrote this shit, January 21
I wrote this song on January 21st.

Baby girl, I had to run, I'll be back a couple months
I had to leave my love interest temporarily, but I'll be back in a few months.

Kendall turned 21, was up the street with 21
Kendall Jenner turned 21 and was celebrating with 21 Savage.

They could see me online but they won't see me on the ones
People may see me on the internet, but they won't see me in person on the basketball court.

I got Dubai plates, in the California state
I have Dubai license plates on my car while driving in California.

I got her waitin' at my place, I got no baby on the way
I have a woman waiting for me at my house, but I'm not expecting any children.

I'm talkin' Baby like Stunna, I'm talkin' Baby like Face
When I say 'Baby,' I mean like Birdman (Stunna) or Babyface.

Lost millions in the past, I'm talkin' maybe like eight
I've lost millions of dollars before, maybe around eight million.

Couple niggas from the city wishin' on a star, can they be like Drake
Some guys from my city aspire to be like me, wishing for success.

Sorry no, not today, you gotta find your own way
I'm sorry, but today I can't help you. You have to find your own path to success.

Big dog from the 6, I'm talkin' Dogg like Nate
I'm a prominent figure from Toronto (the 6ix), like Snoop Dogg (Dogg) or Nate Dogg.

My shit be raw out the gate, I don't need another take
My music is authentic from the start, I don't need to redo it.

40 got house on the lake, I ain't know we had a lake
My producer 40 has a house on a lake, and I didn't even know there was a lake.

She complainin' how I'm late, I ain't know it was a date
She's upset that I'm late, but I didn't realize it was supposed to be a romantic date.

Niggas see me in person, first thing they say is, 'I know you need a break'
When people see me in person, the first thing they say is that I look tired and need a break.

Hell naw, I feel great, ready now, why wait?
No way, I feel amazing and ready to take action. Why delay?

Like a kiss from a rose, I could be the one to seal your whole fate
Just like a kiss from a rose, my presence could determine your entire destiny.

So be careful what you think, think about what you gon' say
Be cautious of your thoughts and consider what you're going to say.

Gotta deal with people straight, I got my 23's laced
I have to handle people honestly and directly. My Air Jordans are tied tightly.

It's a marathon, not a sprint, but I still gotta win the race, yeah
Success is a long-term journey, not a short burst, but I still need to come out on top.

I made sacrifices, I been ballin' ever since
I have made sacrifices in my life, and as a result, I have been successful in my career.

We seein' so many blessin's, shit don't make no sense
We are experiencing an abundance of blessings, and it's hard to comprehend.

Someone watchin' over us, so shout goes out to him
There is a higher power looking out for us, so we give a shoutout to that entity.

I did some wrong, I had no choice in my defense
I made some mistakes, but I believe I had no other options given the circumstances.

2 Chainz, I'm a real one
I'm acknowledging that 2 Chainz is an authentic and genuine artist.

Few shows, that's a mil run
Performing just a few shows can earn me a million dollars.

When she bust it down, I said, 'Thanks for givin' to me,' like a pilgrim
When she twerks or dances seductively, I express my gratitude like a pilgrim from Thanksgiving.

Cold world, I be chillin'
The world is harsh, but I remain calm and composed.

Earmuffs on the children
We protect the innocence of children by shielding them from inappropriate content.

Used to trap out the Hilton
I used to sell drugs outside the Hilton hotel.

Got wood on the Cartiers, that's a face full of splinters
I have wooden accents on my Cartier glasses, which could cause splinters if not careful.

Count a bankroll for dinner
I count a large sum of money as if it were my meal.

This the wrong place to enter
This is not the right situation to get involved in.

Phone sex, just for breakfast
Engaging in sexual conversations over the phone is just a casual morning activity for me.

All kinda women text us
Various women send us messages.

Met her at the Super Bowl, told her I stayed down the street from Texas
I met her at the Super Bowl and impressed her by saying I live close to Texas.

A-Town, I stay down
I am loyal to Atlanta (A-Town) and always represent it.

Yeah, it's all in the wrist
Yeah, my success is all about my talent and skills.

This one here out the fence
I'm releasing this song directly to the public without any restrictions.

Trap jumpin' like the Carter
My drug operation is as lively and successful as Lil Wayne's music career.

Mean it jumpin' like Vince
It's jumping or successful like Vince Carter's basketball career.

Moved on from the election
I've moved on from political matters or controversies.

Introduced her to the plug, can't believe they tried to take the connection
I introduced her to my drug supplier, and I can't believe some people tried to ruin our connection.

Ooh, girl, you a blessin'
Oh, girl, you are a wonderful and fortunate presence in my life.

Fine ass, be finessin'
You have an attractive and seductive presence, and you finesse your way through situations.

Yeah, I love my fans but I don't wanna take pictures in the restroom
Yes, I appreciate my fans, but I don't want to take pictures with them in the bathroom.

Drench God with the 6 God
I, as the 6 God, join forces with the Drench God for a powerful collaboration.

Point guard and the two-guard
I play the roles of both the point guard and the shooting guard in the game of life.

'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music' so I woke up with my wood hard
Because of the success of the album 'Pretty Girls Like Trap Music,' I woke up with an erection.

I was stealin' from a bitch (slime), back when I was 21 (facts)
When I was 21, I used to steal from a woman, who I now refer to as a bitch (slime).

My favorite gun was a SIG (nine), 20 in the clip, head one (no cockin')
My preferred firearm was a SIG Sauer 9mm pistol, with 20 rounds in the magazine, ready to fire.

Growin' up, I was a runnin' back, you never made me ran once (goddamn)
As I was growing up, I played the position of a running back in football, and no one was able to catch or tackle me.

I got shot, sweat started runnin', that shit was red like Hunt (Ketchup)
I got shot, and as a result, I started sweating profusely, with the sweat being as red as ketchup.

I'm kickin' pimpin' like I punt (beat it), but don't you think shit's sweet
I'm confidently displaying my suave demeanor, just like the way I kick a ball when punting in football, but don't mistake it for weakness.

I'm talkin' sweet, deer meat (ooh), I'm talkin' suite like he sleep (like he sleep)
I'm referring to something enjoyable or pleasant, like eating venison (deer meat). I'm also referring to a hotel suite where someone is asleep.

We ain't doin' too much talkin', I'm talmbout talkin' like a speech (election)
We're not engaging in excessive talking, but when I say 'talking,' I mean speaking in a persuasive and influential manner, just like during a political speech.

Like the President I kill 'em neat (scammers), I'm talkin' neat like freak
Similar to how the President eliminates scammers, I do it cleanly and precisely. When I say 'neat,' I also mean freaky or wild.

I'm talkin' neat like fleek, I'm talkin' neat like a geek
When I say 'neat,' I mean on fleek or stylishly perfect. I'm also referring to being neat and organized like a geek.

You come with beef, I eat a B
If you come with conflict, I overcome it easily.

I'm talkin' B's, spellin' bee (sheesh)
I'm referring to the letter 'B' as in the spelling bee competition.

Double R, that's a Rolls
Double R refers to Rolls-Royce, a luxury car brand.

Paint it yellow like it's dairy
I would paint the Rolls-Royce yellow to resemble a dairy product.

I'm talkin' Rose like Derrick
When I mention Rose, I'm talking about both the color rose and the basketball player Derrick Rose.

I'm talkin' rolls like a belly (woo)
I'm referring to Rolls-Royce cars, but I'm also alluding to rolls of fat like a belly.

Like a new car, I got two keys
Similar to how you receive two keys when purchasing a new car, I have access and control over multiple aspects of my life.

Tryna score the bucket like a Chevy seat
I'm attempting to achieve my goals, just like scoring a basket, which is as easy as sitting on a Chevrolet seat.

Then I heard they been pullin' all week
I found out that my music has been played extensively throughout the week.

I'ma use ya name like who is he, you get it?
I will reference your name in my songs as if you're a famous person. Do you understand?

I said I'ma username like who is he
I'll mention your username or social media handle as if it holds significant meaning or recognition.

Got some gold on, leprechaun sheets
I wear gold jewelry, resembling the sheets of a leprechaun's pot of gold.

Deep sleep short for deceased
When I mention deep sleep, I'm actually referring to being in a permanent sleep, as in being deceased.

Big bezel on the Patty (woo), I'm talkin' PADI, I mean Patek
I have a large diamond bezel on my watch, resembling a burger patty. I'm referencing Patek Philippe watches, also known as Pateks.

Don't try to take it, I got guns
Don't attempt to steal my possessions, as I am armed with guns.

I'm talkin' guns, not pellets
When I refer to guns, I mean real firearms, not small pellets or BB guns.

I watch the game from the floor (floor seats)
I have prime seating at basketball games, watching from the floor instead of the stands.

I'm talkin' wood, first mattress
I'm referring to having sexual intercourse, and the first place I had such an experience was on a wooden bed.

I'm talkin' wood, pants down
I'm once again referring to sexual intercourse as 'wood,' but this time mentioning removing pants.

I'm talkin' woods like them clowns (you get it?)
When I say 'woods,' I mean marijuana, but I'm also referencing people who act clownishly or foolishly.

I got my mink off a monkey
I obtained my mink fur coat from an exotic animal like a monkey.

I'm talkin' monkey like Jumanjib (hrr)
I'm mentioning monkeys like the ones seen in the movie 'Jumanjib.'

All your diamonds partly sunny
Your diamonds are shining brightly, reflecting sunlight partially.

I'm talkin' sunny like D, Sunny (Sunny Delight)
I'm referring to something bright and positive, like the nickname 'Sunny,' but also alluding to the Sunny Delight drink brand.

My diamonds wet, it cost me money
My diamonds have a dazzling shine, which indicates their high value.

I'm talkin' wet like it's runnin' (sink)
I'm mentioning wetness, similar to water running from a sink.

I'm talkin' wet like Katrina (New Orleans)
When I mention wetness, I'm alluding to the disastrous Hurricane Katrina that hit New Orleans.

I'm talkin' wet like Dasani, huh
I'm referring to the brand of bottled water, Dasani, when talking about being wet.