By “Sandra’s Rose,” Drake refers to himself, his mother’s name is Sandra and he’s her “rose.” As he describes in the song, his mom used to work as a florist, hence the rose.
“Sandra’s Rose” debuted at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the chart week of July 14, 2018. It stayed on the chart for two weeks before departing.
Sandra’s Rose
Drake Lyrics
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Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Yeah, no more
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh (yeah), ooh
Niggas see the crib and ask who did I steal from
Price tags on makin' the world feel some
Maverick Carter couldn't even get the deal done
Niggas scared to come towards us, gotta run from us
Louisville hush money for my young gunners
Rick Pitino, I take 'em to strip clubs and casinos
Stack of C-notes, get all you niggas scratched like Preemo
Worms, I just opened up a can of those
My mother had a flower shop, but I was Sandra's rose
Two girls that I rope like Indiana Jones
I make them hoes walk together like I'm Amber Rose
Yeah, fuck that, I got to up the ante
California girls sweeter than pieces of candy
Had me all in Nipsey hood to go link up with Sammy
Type of hood where bandanas make niggas a family
Head on a swivel, I could shoot but I could never dribble
Life too short, I gotta get it 'fore they blow the whistle
My uncle tryna change my energy with stones and crystals
But it's gon' take more than that for me to control my issues
I wasn't made for no casket or no prison cell
Every title doin' numbers like I'm Miss Adele
Sandra knows I pulled us out of a living hell
I'm the chosen one, flowers never pick themselves
Yeah, no more, no more
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
No more, no more
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, ooh
Niggas want a classic, that's just ten of these
Crime family like the Genovese, you don't want drama, capisc'?
My house is full of supermodels just like Mohamed Hadid
I take this shit too serious, you niggas my comic relief
I find it funny how I keep on talkin' and commas increase
I'm standin' at the top of where you niggas are climbin' to reach
I even got my very own initials inscribed in my sheets
Subtle reminders are key, jeez
Spoiler alert, the second act is tragic
And everyone that wants the worst for me's askin' what happened
Backstabbed so many times I started walkin' backwards
Like Charlemagne, I see the light and see the darkest patches
Bury me and I'll be born again
I walk in godly form amongst the mortal men
I got some real demons across the border fence
And made a note of the mistakes we can't afford again
Like I said, can of worms and I'm the early bird
Niggas wanna hang but I'm too busy doin' dirty work
Hit 'em back and say we'll link up on the 33rd
When I say that they cursin' me, it ain't dirty words
Church of Pentecost, Holy Spirit synagogue
I don't know who's protectin' me but we hit it off
Sandra's rose, no wonder they tryna pick me off
I guess you gotta show these niggas who you really are
Yeah, no more, no more
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, yeah
No more, no more
Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
In Drake's song Sandra's Rose, he touches upon many topics such as his success, his family's history, loyalty, and betrayal. In the first verse, he talks about how people question the legality of his wealth and the price he has to pay for maintaining his status as a successful artist. He also mentions how people can't be satisfied with what they have, which leaves them envious of those who have made it. Furthermore, his metaphorical references to an open can of worms and Sandra's Rose mentioning his uncle trying to change his energy with crystals, suggest his personal struggles with maintaining his image, controlling his issues, and the expectations of others around him.
In the second verse, Drake discloses how he takes his career too seriously that it's almost comedic, yet he finds his enemies' downfall amusing. The rapper also describes his rise to fame, gaining wealth and still feeling the weight of betrayal on his back. The references to supermodels just like Mohamed Hadid, Charlemagne, and his initials inscribed on his sheets relate to his lavish lifestyle as a celebrity. The song then ends with Drake declaring that he always stays true to himself. Even though he is the "chosen one," he has to earn respect rather than rely on an inherited reputation.
Line by Line Meaning
Niggas see the crib and ask who did I steal from
People question my success and assume I stole my wealth
Price tags on makin' the world feel some
The cost of attaining success is high and often comes at a price
They don't have enough to satisfy a real one
People often lack the resources to satisfy someone who is truly successful
Maverick Carter couldn't even get the deal done
Even someone like Maverick Carter couldn't secure a deal for me
Niggas scared to come towards us, gotta run from us
People are afraid of us and run away from us
Louisville hush money for my young gunners
I pay off people to keep them quiet for my young associates in Louisville
Rick Pitino, I take 'em to strip clubs and casinos
I take them to strip clubs and casinos like Rick Pitino did
Stack of c-notes get all you niggas scratched like Preemo
A stack of hundred dollar bills can cause trouble for anyone, even Preemo
Worms, I just opened up a can of those
I just opened up a can of worms or revealed something that was previously unknown
My mother had a flower shop, but I was Sandra's Rose
My mother owned a flower shop, but I am known as Sandra's Rose
Two girls that I rope like Indiana Jones
I have two girls that are with me like Indiana Jones had a whip
I make them hoes walk together like I'm Amber Rose
I make the girls walk together like Amber Rose used to with her friends
Yeah, fuck that I got to up the ante
I need to increase my efforts and take bigger risks
California girls sweeter than pieces of candy
Girls from California are as sweet as candy
Had me all in Nipsey hood and go link up with Sammy
I was in Nipsey's neighbourhood and went to meet with his friend, Sammy
Type of hood where bandanas make niggas a family
The community is so tight-knit that related individuals are treated like family
Head on a swivel, I could shoot but I could never dribble
I am vigilant and aware of my surroundings, even though I am a better shot than basketball player
Life too short, I gotta get it 'fore they blow the whistle
Life is too short to waste time, I need to do what I need to do before I get caught
My uncle tryna change my energy with stones and crystals
My uncle is trying to improve my energy through spiritual means
But it's gon' take more than that for me to control my issues
It will take more than just spiritual means to fix my personal problems
I wasn't made for no casket or no prison cell
I was not destined to end up in a coffin or a prison cell
Every title doin' numbers like I'm Miss Adele
All of my success is comparable to Adele's success with her album titles
Sandra knows I pulled us out of a living hell
Sandra knows that I helped us escape from a difficult situation
I'm the chosen one, flowers never pick themselves
I am destined for greatness, and success doesn't come by itself
Niggas want a classic, that's just ten of these
People want me to create a classic album, but I have already made ten of them
Crime family like the Genovese
My associates are like the Genovese crime family
You don't want drama, capisce?
You don't want trouble, do you understand me?
My house is full of supermodels just like Mohamed Hadid
My house is full of supermodels, just like Mohamed Hadid's house is
I take this shit too serious, you niggas my comic relief
I take my work too seriously and everyone else is just a source of amusement for me
I find it funny how I keep on talkin' and commas increase
It amuses me how my wealth keeps increasing as I talk
I'm standin' at the top of where you niggas are climbin' to reach
I am already on top of the mountain that you are climbing towards
I even got my very own initials inscribed on my sheets
I have my own initials on my sheets, showing my wealth and success
Subtle reminders are key, jeez!
It's important to have subtle reminders of one's success
Spoiler alert, the second act is tragic
The second part of the story is going to be sad and difficult
And everyone that wants the worst for me's askin' what happened
People who hate me are wondering what went wrong in my life
Backstabbed so many times I started walkin' backwards
I have been betrayed so many times that I am now paranoid and suspicious of everyone
Like Charlemagne, I see the light and see the darkest patches
Like Charlemagne, I am able to see the good and bad in people and situations
Bury me and I'll be born again
Even if I die, I will be reborn again
I walk in godly form amongst the mortal men
I am like a god compared to mere mortals
I got some real demons across the border fence
I have some serious problems beyond the border that separates me from my demons
And made a note of the mistakes we can't afford again
I learned from my mistakes and won't repeat them
Like I said, can of worms and I'm the early bird
Like I said before, I have opened up a can of worms and I was the first to know
Niggas want to hang but I'm too busy doin' dirty work
People want to hang out with me, but I'm too busy doing my dirty work
Hit 'em back and say we'll link up on the 33rd
I'll respond to them and tell them we'll meet on the 33rd
When I say that they cursin' me it ain't dirty words
When people curse me out, it's not just vulgar language
Church of Pentecost, Holy Spirit synagogue
I am a part of both the Church of Pentecost and the Holy Spirit synagogue
I don't know who's protectin' me but we hit it off
I don't know who is protecting me, but we get along well
Sandra's rose, no wonder they tryna' pick me off
I am like Sandra's rose, and that's why people are trying to bring me down
I guess you gotta show these niggas who you really are
I have to show people who I truly am and prove them wrong
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Christopher Martin, Maneesh Bidaye
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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