Originally on Weezy’s SFTW2, “Used To” pops up on If You’re Reading This It… Read Full Bio ↴Originally on Weezy’s SFTW2, “Used To” pops up on If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late with an extra Drizzy verse.

Drake and Weezy team up for what might be yet another hit collab in the line of “HYFR,” “Believe Me,” and “I’m On One.”

Used To
Drake Lyrics

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Yeah
(Sound, sound, sound)
Yeah
Real 6ix side shit
Sickos, huh
Aw man

Yeah

When you get to where I'm at
You gotta remind 'em where the fuck you at
Every time they talkin' it's behind your back
Gotta learn to line 'em up and then attack
They gon' say your name on them airwaves
They gon' hit you up right after like it's only rap
Jewels look like I found a motherfuckin' treasure map
And ain't told no one where the fuck it's at
Shout out to the G's from the ends
We don't love no girls from the ends
I'ma hit 'em with the wham once again
I'ma always end up as a man in the end, dog
It's just apparent every year
Only see the truth when I'm staring in the mirror
Lookin' at myself like, there it is there
Yeah, like there it is there man, woo
I ain't tryna chance it
I be with the bands like a nigga went to Jackson State
Or Grambling
Young Nick Cannon with the snare drum, dancin'
Watch the way I handle it, uh
Bring it to the bedroom, you know that shit is candle lit
She know I'm the man with it, uh
With the bands like I must've went to Clark, went to Hampton
I ain't playin' with it

I ain't felt the pressure in a little while
It's gonna take some getting used to (what you say?)
Floatin' all through the city with the windows down
Puttin' on like I used to (what you say?)
They never told me when you get the crown
It's gon' take some getting used to (what you say?)
New friends all in their old feelings now
They don't love you like they used to, man

Way more gully gully than buddy buddy
Never needed your acceptance, never needed nothin'
You don't understand, I'm the only one to hear from
You don't understand that it's me or nothin'
Yeah, I'm fuckin' glowin' up
Shaq postin' up on niggas that I used to have posters of
Real quick man, you couldn't have hated that
Let's be real nigga, you couldn't have made it that
Woo, dance our dance, watch me dance
You're fuckin' with the best man, I'm too advanced
After this drop I got new demands
Can't meet the terms, keep it movin' then
Make sure the plane got a phone now
So when we 'bout to land I can call to tell the wolves I'm home now
Tell 'em link up at the valley at the Hazy
Think I had the shit that had the city going crazy

I ain't felt the pressure in a little while
It's gonna take some getting used to (what you say?)
Floatin' all through the city with the windows down
Puttin' on like I used to (what you say?)
They never told me when you get the crown
It's gon' take some getting used to (what you say?)
New friends all in their old feelings now
They don't love you like they used to, man

When you get to where the fuck I'm at
You gotta remind 'em about where you been
About all of the money that done came and went
About the two cents I ain't never spent
When they say you're too famous to pack a gat
I gotta remind 'em about where I'm from
Not about where I'm going, about where I've gone
Stepping on a Swisher roach like a stepping stone
Goin' at a nigga throat like a herringbone
Boy, do I smell beef? Mm pheromones
Got a fuckin' halo over my devil horns
Trap pumpin' all night like Chevron
Suck a nigga dick for a iPhone 6
Fuck my nigga Terry for a new Blackberry
You can get buried for a ounce of Katy Perry
I was only five but still remember the drought in '87
Lord, tell 'em bitches I ain't got no times to play games with 'em
I ain't got no time
Tell her that I love her and I hate her in the same sentence
I'm fuckin' her mind
I got, mind control over Deebo
Parmesan my panino
Promethazine over Pinot
And when my bloods start shootin' that's B-roll bitch

I ain't felt the pressure in a little while
It's gonna take some getting used to (what you say?)
Floatin' all through the city with the windows down
Puttin' on like I used to (what you say?)
They never told me when you get the crown
It's gon' take some getting used to (what you say?)
New friends all in their old feelings now
They don't love you like they used to, man

Yeah
They don't love you like they used to (what you say?)
In the city with the-
Windows down
Like I used to (what you say?)
Like I-
Take some gettin' used to
Man, they don't love you like they used to, man

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Drake's Used To talk about the kind of pressures that come with success. When you reach a certain level of achievement, people talk about you behind your back. Drake emphasizes the importance of reminding others where you come from, and that you haven't forgotten your roots. He uses the metaphor of "lining them up" and "attacking" to convey a sense of aggression towards those who doubt him or talk negatively about him. Despite the haters, Drake is able to celebrate his success, as evidenced by the line, "jewels look like I found a motherfucking treasure map."

The second verse by Lil Wayne reiterates this theme of success and the accompanying changes in relationships that result. Wayne touches on his lack of concern for others' opinions of him and his self-sufficiency in achieving his success. He alludes to his past glory and the way it has propelled him forward, regardless of what others may think. Lil Wayne also acknowledges that he has "never needed nothin'" and that his success is entirely his own. There is also a reference to drugs and violence throughout the song, which can be seen through the mention of cocaine, guns, and murder. Ultimately, this song encourages people to be proud of their accomplishments, stand their ground, and never forget where they come from.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, when you get to where I'm at
I have achieved a certain level of success and recognition.

You gotta remind 'em where the fuck you at
I need to constantly remind people of my status and accomplishments.

Every time they talkin' it's behind your back
People talk about me behind my back.

Gotta learn to line 'em up and then attack
I have to strategically plan my actions against those who talk about me.

They gon' say your name on them airwaves
People will speak about me publicly.

They gon' hit you up right after like it's only rap
People will act as if the negative things they say about me are only for entertainment value.

Jewels look like I found a motherfuckin' treasure map
My jewelry looks like I found a valuable treasure.

And ain't told no one where the fuck it's at
I'm keeping the location of my treasure a secret.

Shout out to the G's from the ends
A shoutout to the individuals from the same area/neighborhood as me.

We don't love no girls from the ends
We don't love girls from our neighborhood.

I'm gon hit 'em with the wham once again
I'm going to surprise or challenge them.

I'mma always end up as a man in the end, dog
I'll always be a man no matter what happens.

It's just apparent every year
It's becoming increasingly obvious.

Only see the truth when I'm staring in the mirror
I only see the truth when I'm reflecting on myself.

Lookin' at myself like, there it is there
Looking at myself and realizing the truth.

I ain't tryna chance it
I'm not trying to take a risk.

I be with the bands like a nigga went to Jackson State
I am wealthy like a student who attended Jackson State University.

Or Grambling
Or Grambling University.

Young Nick Cannon with the snare drum, dancin'
Like Nick Cannon, I am a skilled percussionist.

Watch the way I handle it, uh
Observe how I manage my wealth or fame.

Bring it to the bedroom, you know that shit is candle lit
Referring to sexual activity that is romantic.

She know I'm the man with it, uh
She knows I am excellent at that activity.

With the bands like I must've went to Clark, went to Hampton
I am wealthy like a student who attended Clark Atlanta University or Hampton University.

I ain't playin' with it
I'm completely serious.

Way more gully gully than buddy buddy
I'm more tough and aggressive than friendly.

Never needed your acceptance, never needed nothin'
I never needed or wanted your approval.

You don't understand, I'm the only one to hear from
I only listen to myself.

You don't understand that it's me or nothin'
You have to choose between me or nothing.

Yea, I'm fuckin' glowin' up
I am experiencing a great deal of success and happiness.

Shaq postin' up on niggas that I used to have posters of
Now that I'm successful, I hang out with people I used to admire.

Real quick man, you couldn't have hated that
You couldn't have hated me or what I'm doing.

Let's be real nigga, you couldn't have made it that
Let's be honest with each other, you couldn't have accomplished what I did.

Wooh, dance our dance, watch me dance
Celebrate my success with me.

You're fuckin' with the best man, I'm too advanced
I'm the best and most experienced.

After this drop I got new demands
After releasing something new, I have new requirements.

Can't meet the terms, keep it movin' then
If someone can't meet my requirements, I move on.

Make sure the plane got a phone now
Before I board the plane, I want to make sure there's a phone available.

So when we bout to land I can call to tell the wolves I'm home now
When we're about to land, I'll call my friends to let them know I'm back.

I'll tell 'em link up at the valley at the Hazy
I'll suggest meeting up at valley at the Hazy, a location where many people gather.

Think I had the shit that had the city going crazy
I'm responsible for the current trending craze or event in the city.

When you get to where the fuck I'm at
I have achieved a high level of success.

You gotta remind 'em about where you been
I need to remind people of my past experiences.

About all of the money that done came and went
About the money I've spent and earned over time.

About the two cents I ain't never spent
About the money I've saved.

When they say you're too famous to pack a gat
When people think I'm too famous or important to carry a gun.

I gotta remind 'em about where I'm from
I need to remind people of my roots and where I come from.

Not about where I'm going, about where I've gone
Not about my future, but my past.

Stepping on a Swisher roach like a stepping stone
Using a roach as a placeholder.

Goin' at a nigga throat like a herringbone
Being aggressive toward someone.

Boy do I smell beef? Mmmm pheromones
I sense that there is conflict or tension.

Got a fuckin' halo over my devil horns
I am an angel in disguise.

Trap pumpin' all night like Chevron
My music or industry is constantly active or profitable.

Suck a nigga dick for a iPhone 6
People will do anything to get a new iPhone.

Fuck my nigga Terry for a new Blackberry
Terry will do anything for a new Blackberry.

You can get buried for a ounce of Katy Perry
People might fight or argue over drugs.

I was only five but still remember the drought in '87
I remember a time when there was a major drought when I was young.

Lord tell 'em bitches I ain't got no times to play games with 'em
I don't have time to play around with people.

I ain't got no time
I'm too busy to waste time.

Tell her that I love her and I hate her in the same sentence
I have mixed feelings for someone.

I'm fuckin' her mind
I am manipulating or confusing someone mentally.

I got, mind control over Deebo
I have control or power over a person.

Parmesan my panino
My sandwich has Parmesan or is gourmet.

Promethazine over Pinot
I choose to drink Promethazine over Pinot Noir.

And when my bloods start shootin' that's B-roll bitch
When my friends start causing trouble, that's expected.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Dwayne Carter, Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde, Kenza Samir, Marcello Giombini, Quentin Miller

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