You & the 6
Drake Lyrics

Having conversations with mama, man my life is a mess
I talk to my mom about how chaotic my life is

Ain't been returning the texts, so she been reading the press
I haven't been responding to her messages, so she reads about me in the media

She got Google Alerts, them shits go straight to her phone
Google notifies her whenever my name is mentioned on the internet

She worry 'bout me from home, you know she raised me alone
She's concerned about my well-being and upbringing because she raised me on her own

She said, "I heard you back with you know who
She heard that I reunited with a past lover

I told her, "Girl, I'm always back with you know who"
I admit that I have a history with this person and we always find our way back to each other

And she like, "Who are we kidding
She acknowledges that we both know the truth

You're twenty-seven, you just being you
I'm still young and figuring things out

You're your father's child, man thank God you got some me in you"
I'm like my dad in some ways, but I also have some of my mom's qualities which she's grateful for

At least I always, at least I always see it through
I follow through with my commitments

At least I'm always being true to what you taught me
I stay true to the lessons and values my mom taught me

Retired teacher but your words still got me evolving
Even though she's retired as a teacher, her advice and teachings continue to shape me

Never get sloppy drunk, but alcohol is problem solving
I don't drink excessively, but I use alcohol as a way to deal with my problems

And look I hate it when you hate on all my girlfriends
I get annoyed when my mom criticizes my romantic partners

And assistants always convinced that there's always someone better
My assistants believe that there are better options for me romantically

Like that girl from that gym who trains you
My assistants suggest that I should pursue a girl who trains me at the gym

I know you wanna arrange it, you told me she's free Thursday
My mom wants me to go out with this girl and has even set up a date for us

And I'm sure that she's a angel but she don't want this life
The girl my mom wants me to date may seem perfect, but she may not be interested in my lifestyle

The timing ain't right
The time isn't right for me to pursue a relationship with her

Maybe one day but even one day with us is a time of a life
Even spending just one day with me is a memorable experience

We do things that people pay to document
The things I do and experience are so unique that people would pay to have them documented

You got the sweetest heart but I'm not here to give out compliments, or boost nobody confidence mama
Even though my mom has a kind heart, I'm not here to compliment or make anyone feel better

I got no friends in this mama
I don't have any genuine friends in my life

I don't pretend with this mama
I don't pretend to be something I'm not

I'on joke with this mama
I'm serious and don't joke around with my mom

I pull the knife out my back and cut they throat with it mama
If someone betrays me or stabs me in the back, I'll retaliate harshly

I'm Game of Thrones with it mama
I'm ruthless and vengeful like characters in Game of Thrones

I'm Home Alone with it mama
I don't trust anyone and feel like I'm on my own

I really hate using this tone with you mama
I don't like being aggressive towards my mom

I really hate getting aggressive on this phone with you mama
I feel bad for being angry on the phone with my mom

It's just they cloning me mama
People are copying my style and trying to emulate me

Them niggas wannabes mama
People who copy me are just wannabes

It's like, I'm the one they wanna be mama
People want to be like me

I just- I- I can't be out here being vulnerable mama
I can't show weakness or vulnerability

I mean I kill em every time they do a song with me mama
I always outshine other artists when we collaborate on a song

I sing a hook they sing along with me mama
My hooks are so catchy that people naturally sing along with me

What more they want from me mama?
People always want more from me and I'm constantly under pressure

Yeah, this is a crazy life
My life is hectic and unpredictable

But you and the six raised me right
My mom and my childhood neighborhood (the six) raised me with good values

"Don't ever take advice," that was great advice
My mom advised me not to take advice from just anyone

Having conversations with mama, we start talkin' 'bout dad
My mom and I begin discussing my dad

You know he dropping a single, he saying this is his window
My dad is releasing a new song and sees this as his chance to succeed

That nigga still wearing linen, that nigga still in the club
My dad still wears linen clothing and goes to the club

Call him after we get off the phone and show him some love
I plan to call my dad after the conversation with my mom and show him my support

That nigga Memphis for real, girl he love you to death
My dad is from Memphis and he loves my mom very much

He made mistakes throughout his life that he still doesn't accept
My dad has made mistakes in his life but hasn't fully come to terms with them

But he just want our forgiveness, and fuck it, look how we living
My dad wants our forgiveness and it's time for us to move on because we're doing well as a family

I'm content with this story, who are we not to forgive him?
I'm at peace with the situation and think we should forgive him

At least I been to a prison, at least I know what it's like
I've been to prison and know first-hand what it's like

I used to rap on the phone, one of his friends doing life
I used to rap on the phone with my dad when one of his friends was serving a life sentence

And now I got me a Grammy, that could be part of the reason
My success (winning a Grammy) could be linked to my experiences and relationship with my dad

Let's just call this shit even, we got some things to believe in
Let's move past our issues and focus on things we can both believe in

Do you remember back to Weston Road, Scarlett Road?
Do you remember our old neighborhood, Weston Road and Scarlett Road?

Hangin' with Aaron Bell and Reny shit could've gone south for me, he looked out for me ma
Hanging out with Aaron Bell and Reny (friends from my old neighborhood) could have led to trouble, but my dad looked out for me

He never let me do drugs
My dad didn't allow me to do drugs

He let me shoot a gun one summer but out there everyone does
My dad allowed me to shoot a gun one summer, but it was a common activity where we lived

He made me listen to his music, old music, soul music
My dad exposed me to his favorite music genres, which were old and soulful

Shit that can only be created if you go through it
The music he made me listen to was unique because it was created by people who went through tough life experiences

I used to get teased for being black, and now I'm here and I'm not black enough
When I was young, I was teased for being black. Now that I'm successful, some people say I'm not 'black enough'

'Cause I'm not acting tough or making stories up 'bout where I'm actually from
I'm not exaggerating or lying about my upbringing to seem tougher

But I just roll with it mama, rolling stone with it mama
I accept the criticism and just keep moving forward

Gotta be careful around rolling stones or anyone that's tryna throw stones at me mama
I need to be cautious of people throwing 'stones' at me, whether that's criticism or actual danger

I'm not condoning it mama
I'm not approving of the negative behavior towards me

They will not tear nothing down I built this home for you mama
No one can destroy the legacy and success I've created for you, mom

Know I don't call enough mama
I know I don't call you enough

I just been working with so little time for personal mama
I've been busy with work and haven't had much time for personal matters

Hard labor let me pay the price
The hard work I put in has led to my success, but it's come at a cost

You and the six raised me right that shit saved my life
You and our neighborhood raised me with good values and that led to me having a successful and fulfilling life