Sticky
Drake Lyrics

(Why don't you come-)
Opening line, prompting the start of the song

Ayy
Interjection indicating agreement or excitement

Homer hangin' on my neck
Referring to a gold chain with a pendant of Homer Simpson, symbolizing wealth and status

The bracelet matches the set
The bracelet is part of a matching jewelry set, showcasing opulence

My brother named his ting Nadal
His brother named his gun Nadal, referencing Rafael Nadal, a skilled tennis player

Let's stop all that back and forth over the net
Let's end all the unnecessary arguing or bickering, likening it to a tennis game

My mama wish I woulda went corporate
His mother wished he pursued a more conventional career path

She wish I woulda went exec'
She wished he became an executive or high-ranking businessperson

I still turn to a CEO
Despite not pursuing a corporate career, he still becomes a CEO in his own right

So the lifestyle she respect
His mother respects his chosen lifestyle, regardless of her initial wishes for him

Ayy, two Sprinters to Quebec
Referring to two Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans heading to Quebec, indicating his entourage's travel plans

Chérie, où est mon bec?
Asking in French, 'Sweetheart, where is my lighter?'

They only givin' niggas plus ones
Referencing the practice of only granting access or admission to an event with a plus one or guest

So I never pull up to the Met
He avoids attending The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Met Gala due to the restriction

You know I gotta bring the set
He must bring his crew and entourage wherever he goes

You know I gotta bring the G-Block
Referring to his hometown neighborhood or a group of associates

You know I gotta bring the D-Block
Referring to another group of associates or neighborhood

'Cause you know how sticky it get, ayy
He brings his crew due to potential dangerous or precarious situations that arise in his lifestyle

She want me to play with that cat, ayy
Referring to a woman wanting a sexual encounter with him

She lovin' how I'm makin' her wet, ayy
He is satisfying her sexually

Ayo Eric, bring them girls to the stage
Addressing someone named Eric to bring women to the stage or party

'Cause somebody's gettin' paid and
Highlighting the financial incentive for the women to come to the party

Free Big Slime out the cage and
Referencing someone named Big Slime being released from jail

Shawty try to play it cool but
A woman tries to act nonchalant, but secretly wants to be with him

Now she wish she woulda stayed 'cause
She regrets not making a move on him earlier

Every song that I made is
All his songs are successful or popular

Ringin' like I got engaged, yeah
His music is constantly being played or enjoyed by many, as if he got engaged

Love my guys, I wouldn't trade, ayy
He cherishes his friends and wouldn't want to lose them

From the cradle to the grave, ayy
He will remain loyal to his friends until the day he dies

Gordo got me on the wave, ayy
Referring to someone who put him on a successful path or introduced him to the right people

Ant got me on the wave, ayy
Referring to another person who helped him achieve success

Couple hits, now you brave, what
Others become emboldened or overconfident due to his success as a rapper

You niggas better behave, what
He warns others to act respectfully or appropriately towards him and his crew

All that pumpin' up your chest, what
Challenging or mocking those who try to appear tough or imposing

All that talk about the best, what
Challenging or mocking those who claim they are the best in their field

Yeah
Interjection conveying agreement or affirmation

If I'm with two of 'em, then it's a threesome
If he is with two women, it becomes a sexual encounter involving three people

If she alone, you know she a freak one
If a woman is alone, she is likely to engage in promiscuous behavior

If it's a escort, it's a police one
If it's a sex worker, she may be an undercover police officer

King of the hill, you know it's a steep one
He is at the top of his field or industry, indicating it is a challenging climb to get there

If we together, you know it's a brief one
If he is in a relationship, it is likely to be short-lived or not serious

Back in the ocean you go, it's a
If the woman doesn't comply with his desires, he will dismiss her, likening it to throwing something back into the ocean

It's a deep one
Challenging or dangerous situations can arise in his lifestyle

Forgave niggas in they feelings
He forgave people who wronged him, but they still hold onto negative emotions

Lucky for y'all, we don't do civilians
People who aren't associated with him or his crew are lucky, as they won't have to deal with any potential danger

You say I changed, I say that I million
He dismisses claims that he changed due to his success, asserting that he has simply become wealthier

The toughest act to follow's back on tour
He is going on tour again, alluding to his talent or success as a performer

Off-road Maybach, Pyrex trap
He references luxury cars and a type of drug trafficking involved with the manufacturing of crystal methamphetamine

Virgil came back through the boy, damn
Virgil Abloh, a fashion designer and creative director, collaborated with Drake on his album or fashion line

That's somethin' to me, niggas really had they back turned to me
Despite others doubting him or turning their backs on him, he still achieved greatness with Virgil's help

I ain't talkin' my assistant
He didn't ask his assistant for a favor or assistance with something

When I say niggas down to pack somethin' for me
Others are willing to help him with potentially illegal activities

Then they thought they had the trap set for me
His enemies or rivals thought they had an advantage over him or a plan to hurt him

How you really think that went for me?
How could they really believe it would end well or be successful for him instead of backfiring on them?

Niggas gotta do a fact check for me
Others need to verify or confirm certain information for him

When everything is put to rest
When everything has been resolved or concluded

And everybody takes a breath
Once a stressful situation has passed and people have a chance to relax or recover

And everything gets addressed
Once everything has been looked into or fixed

It's you alone with your regrets
It's only yourself that experiences remorse or regret

All that pumpin' up your chest
Challenging or mocking those who try to appear tough or imposing

All that talk about the best
Challenging or mocking those who claim they are the best in their field

You know how sticky it gets
His lifestyle can be dangerous or precarious, and he must remain vigilant

(Darling)
Interjection used to address a lover or significant other

(Why don't you come back to me?)
Closing line or refrain, asking a lover to come back to him