Under Ground Kings
Drake Lyrics

Bridge over troubled water, ice in my muddy water
I have achieved success despite starting from difficult circumstances.

Rich off a mixtape, got rich off a mixtape
I made a lot of money from my music, even though it wasn't an official album release.

Probably shouldn't be driving, it just got so much harder
My success has made my life more complex and challenging.

Can't even see it straight, I can't even see it straight
I am struggling to navigate my life and fame.

Uh, fuck with me, I buy the shots
I am willing to spend money to impress others and have a good time.

Live a little, 'cause niggas die a lot
Life is short, so I encourage people to enjoy it while they can.

And lie a lot but I'm the truth, that's right, I fucking said it
Although I may not always tell the truth, I strive to be authentic and genuine.

The living proof that you ain't gotta die to get to heaven
You can achieve greatness and success in life without sacrificing your morals or dying.

You girl, you right there, you look like you like this shit
I can tell that you are enjoying the music and the atmosphere right now.

How'd I know, how'd I know? That's me on some psychic shit
I seem to have a good intuition about people and can read their emotions well.

I can tell a lie if you asking me my whereabouts
I may not always tell the truth about my location or activities.

But I might talk that real if you ask me what I care about
I will be honest and upfront about my values and priorities.

Rap and bitches, rappin' bitches, bitches
My music and relationships with women are a primary focus of my life.

And rappin', rappin' and bitches until all of it switches, I swear
I will continue to pursue and focus on these areas until something changes unexpectedly.

It's been two years since somebody asked me who I was
I am a well-known figure in the music industry, and people no longer question who I am.

I'm the greatest man, I said that before I knew I was
I have always had confidence in my abilities and potential, even before achieving fame and success.

That's what's important, what really happened before this
My past experiences and struggles have shaped who I am today.

When me and my crew was all about this rapper from New Orleans
Early in my career, my crew and I were heavily influenced by a rapper from New Orleans.

Singing, "Walking like a man, finger on the trigger
This rapper's style and lyrics emphasized his confident and potentially dangerous persona.

I got money in my pocket, I'm a uptown nigga, ah"
He also boasted about his wealth and status as a successful artist from the affluent area of Uptown New Orleans.

With fame on my mind, my girl on my nerves
I was focused on achieving fame and success, but my relationship was also causing me stress at the time.

I was pushing myself to get something that I deserve
I was working hard to achieve the success that I felt I deserved.

That was back in the days, Acura days
These struggles and experiences occurred earlier in my career when I was driving an Acura car.

I'm a underground king
Despite my success, I still feel like I come from humble beginnings as an underground artist.

I bet we can make tonight the greatest story ever told
I believe that tonight's events and experiences could be the most memorable and exciting of all time.

'Cause I'm down to spend whatever, lately I've been on a roll
I am willing to spend money and time to make tonight amazing, and I have been experiencing a lot of success lately.

And I do it for the city, 'cause you know the city love a nigga
I create and perform music for the people of my city who appreciate and support me.

Sometimes I need that romance
I enjoy and desire romantic experiences in my life.

Sometimes I need that pole dance
I also enjoy visiting strip clubs and watching pole dancing performances.

Sometimes I need that stripper
I am attracted to and enjoy the company of exotic dancers.

That's gon' tell me that she don't dance
I find it intriguing when a stripper refuses to dance and instead engages in conversation with me.

Tell me lies, make it sound good, make it sound good
I am open to being deceived and manipulated as long as it sounds good and keeps my interest.

Do me like the women from my town would
I desire and seek out experiences with women similar to those from my hometown.

Leather with that woodgrain, Persian rugs on wood floors
I enjoy and can afford luxury items such as leather, wood floors, and Persian rugs.

Talking all them good things, that's all I'm really good for
I mainly talk about and present myself as someone who has achieved success and has a lavish lifestyle.

Memphis, Tennessee no, see I start to go deep back
I have connections and roots in Memphis, Tennessee and often think and reminisce about my past experiences there.

And Ridge Crest with my seat back with Yo Gotti and E-Mack
I have shared experiences with and connections to other artists and people from Ridge Crest, where Yo Gotti and E-Mack are from.

And these niggas got them diamonds glowing in they mouth
Yo Gotti and E-Mack have jewelry and accessories with diamonds in them that shine and catch attention.

And they rockin' furs like it's snowing in the south
They also wear fur coats and accessories despite living in the warm southern region.

And every pretty girl tell me that's the shit that she like
Many attractive women express admiration and attraction for the wealth and extravagant lifestyle of Yo Gotti and E-Mack and me by extension.

So why am I in class if this is who I'm tryna be like
I question the value of my education and time spent in class when my aspirations and goals are to be like successful artists like Yo Gotti and E-Mack.

So I drop out, lessons I was taught are quick to fade
I decide to drop out of school because the lessons and skills I am learning are not applicable to the career path I want to pursue.

Soon as I realize that turning papers in won't get me paid
I come to the realization that the academic work and assignments I am doing will not lead to financial success or career advancement.

And if I don't do nothing, I'ma ball
I believe that even if I don't do anything specific or productive, my fame and success will continue and allow me to live a lavish lifestyle.

I'm counting all day like a clock on the wall, yeah, I need that
I am constantly aware and focused on the money and wealth I have and need to maintain to continue my current lifestyle.

Making major changes to the life I'm living
I am aware that I need to make significant changes to my current lifestyle and priorities to continue my success and happiness.

I had no choice, I had to prove I made the right decision
I felt compelled to prove to myself and others that dropping out of school and pursuing music was the right decision for me and my career.