The Real Her
Drake Lyrics


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People around you should really have nothing to say
Me, I'm just proud of the fact that you've done it your way
And the weekends her, started it right
Even if you only get part of it right
Live for today, plan for tomorrow
Party tonight, party tonight
Dying to meet your girlfriends
That you said you might bring
If they're the ones that tell you that you do the right thing

Houston girls, love the way it goes down
Atlanta girls, love the way it goes down
Vegas girls, love the way it goes down

But I gotta say, oh baby, oh baby, why is this so familiar?
Just met her, already feel like I know the real her
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

They keep telling me don't save you
If I ignore all that advice
Then something isn't right
Then who will I complain to?
But the weekends here started it right
Even if I only get part of it right
Live for today, plan for tomorrow
Party tonight, party tonight
You got your guards up, I do too
There's things we might discover
Cause you got a past and I do too, we're perfect for each other

Houston girls, love the way it goes down
Atlanta girls, love the way it goes down
Vegas girls, love the way it goes down

But I gotta say, oh baby, oh baby, why is this so familiar?
Just met her, already feel like I know the real her
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

'Cause to her I'm just a rapper, and soon she'll have met another
So if tonight's an accident, tomorrow we'll recover
And I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by its cover
I don't wanna be in the blind, but sometimes I Stevie Wonder
About her, and she with it if I'm with it, and I'm with it
I know what makes her smile, but I won't know what makes her different
Or should I just be realistic? Lipstick on the glass
See, I know this ain't your first, but it's better than your last, Tunechi

You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

Shower her with dollar tips
Shawty went and bought a whip
Guarantee the city remember your whole name
You throw that hoe a scholarship
All of them ain't all equipped
And this saddens me, I see the pecking order
Quote-unquote "bad bitches" work the whole floor
Those that get laughed at sit off in the corner
Like a lab rat nobody want her
Niggas that are married don't wanna go home
But we look up to them, they wish they were us
They want some new trim
We lust for some trust
Now the both of us are colorblind
'Cause the other side looks greener
Which leaves your turf in a Boise state
Can't see her play or the team, cuz
Everybody has an addiction, mine happens to be you
And those who say they don't
Souls will later on say to them "that ain't true"
All of them will have an opinion
But y'all know what you can do with them
But if you're unsure, I'll take you on tour
To a place you can stick that in
Well, sitting here sad as hell
Listening to Adele, I feel you baby
Someone like you, more like someone unlike you
Or someone that's familiar maybe
And I can tell that she wants a baby
And I can yell "Girl, that shit crazy!"




Oh what the hell? Nope, can't be lazy
Please be careful, bitches got the rabies

Overall Meaning

In the song, Drake talks about a girl who he’s really interested in but he feels like they've met before. He’s proud of her for doing her own thing and not caring about the opinions of others. The chorus talks about how Houston, Atlanta and Vegas girls all have something in common: they love the way it goes down. The second verse speaks to the fact that while they both have their guards up due to past experiences, they're perfect for each other because of their shared experiences. The third verse speaks of how things could be between them and how people will judge them. He speaks of his addiction to this person and how he knows that everyone will have an opinion, but it doesn't matter because he’s interested in her anyway. The last line of the song is “Please be careful, bitches got the rabies” which warns about the danger of being in a relationship with someone who may not have your best interests at heart.


Line by Line Meaning

People around you should really have nothing to say
Ignore the opinions of others around you


Me, I'm just proud of the fact that you've done it your way
I admire you for staying true to yourself


And the weekends her, started it right
The weekend has begun and it's off to a good start


Even if you only get part of it right
It doesn't matter if things don't go perfectly


Live for today, plan for tomorrow
Enjoy the present moment while also preparing for the future


Party tonight, party tonight
Let's have a good time tonight!


Dying to meet your girlfriends that you said you might bring
I'm excited to meet your friends and get to know them.


If they're the ones that tell you that you do the right thing
Your friends are important because they support you and encourage you to do what's right.


Houston girls, love the way it goes down
Women from Houston enjoy a certain type of lifestyle


Atlanta girls, love the way it goes down
Women from Atlanta enjoy a certain type of lifestyle


Vegas girls, love the way it goes down
Women from Las Vegas enjoy a certain type of lifestyle


But I gotta say, oh baby, oh baby, why is this so familiar?
This situation feels like something I've experienced before


Just met her, already feel like I know the real her
I feel like I already know you despite having just met you


You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
This feels like something you've done before


We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
I feel like we've been in this situation before, but it's still clear in my memory


You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You possess qualities that people desire but rarely find in others


They keep telling me don't save you
Other people are warning me not to try to help or rescue you


If I ignore all that advice
I'm choosing to disregard their warnings


Then something isn't right
I'm questioning whether or not I'm making the right decision


Then who will I complain to?
If things go wrong, I won't have anyone to vent to


You got your guards up, I do too
Both of us are guarded or protective of ourselves


There's things we might discover
We may uncover things about each other that we didn't know before


Cause you got a past and I do too, we're perfect for each other
Because we've both had experiences in the past, we're well-suited for each other


And soon she'll have met another
She won't be interested in me for long


So if tonight's an accident, tomorrow we'll recover
If things don't go well tonight, we can start fresh tomorrow


And I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by its cover
I shouldn't make assumptions about someone based on their appearance or reputation


But sometimes I Stevie Wonder about her
Sometimes I'm skeptical of her true nature or intentions


And she with it if I'm with it, and I'm with it
She's interested if I'm interested, and I am


I know what makes her smile, but I won't know what makes her different
I can make her happy, but I don't yet understand what sets her apart from others


Or should I just be realistic?
Should I accept the reality of our situation?


Lipstick on the glass
There is lipstick residue on a glass, indicating a romantic encounter


See, I know this ain't your first, but it's better than your last
I know you've had similar experiences before, but this one is better than the previous ones


Shower her with dollar tips
Throw money at her in a strip club


Shawty went and bought a whip
She used the money I gave her to purchase a car


Guarantee the city remember your whole name
She will become famous in our city because of her lavish lifestyle


You throw that hoe a scholarship
You give a stripper money as if you are sponsoring her education


All of them ain't all equipped
Not all women are capable of handling a certain lifestyle or set of circumstances


Those that get laughed at sit off in the corner
Some women are looked down upon or treated poorly by others


Like a lab rat nobody want her
Women who are mistreated become like social outcasts or lab rats that no one wants


Niggas that are married don't wanna go home
Even married men are unhappy with their domestic lives


But we look up to them, they wish they were us
Despite their married status, we look up to them because we envy the freedom and excitement of our own lifestyle


We lust for some trust
We crave genuine intimacy and connection


Now the both of us are colorblind
We no longer see the differences between us


'Cause the other side looks greener
We are always attracted to what we don't have or can't experience


Which leaves your turf in a Boise state
This leaves your area looking unimportant or undesirable


Can't see her play or the team, cuz
We can't see the bigger picture or understand how our actions affect others


Everybody has an addiction, mine happens to be you
Everyone has something or someone they rely on, and you are mine


And those who say they don't
Even those who claim they don't have addictions


Souls will later on say to them, that ain't true
Will eventually realize that they do have addictions


All of them will have an opinion
Everyone will have something to say


But y'all know what you can do with them
But we can ignore them if we want to


But if you're unsure, I'll take you on tour
If you're not sure about our lifestyle, I can show you firsthand


To a place you can stick that in
To a place where others' opinions won't bother us


Well, sitting here sad as hell
I'm feeling very sad right now


Listening to Adele, I feel you baby
I'm listening to Adele and empathizing with her sadness


Someone like you, more like someone unlike you
She isn't like anyone else I've met before


Or someone that's familiar maybe
She feels familiar to me, but I'm not sure why


And I can tell that she wants a baby
I can sense that she wants to have a child


And I can yell 'Girl, that shit crazy!'
But I also feel that it's crazy to want to have a child in our current lifestyle


Oh what the hell? Nope, can't be lazy
But I'm not sure what to do about it, and I can't just ignore the problem


Please be careful, bitches got the rabies
Please be cautious because some women may be untrustworthy or dangerous




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Dwayne Michael Carter, Faheem Rasheed Najm

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