Broke Boys
Drake & 21 Savage Lyrics

Yeah, ayy
Starting the song with an excited expression of agreement and enthusiasm.

Hop in that bitch and I start the V
Getting into a vehicle and starting the engine.

Snakes in the grass so they harder to see
Being cautious of deceitful people because they are difficult to identify.

My brother would give up his life to the O
A brother who is willing to sacrifice his life for loyalty to a gang.

He told me he'll go be a martyr for me
A brother who is committed to dying for a cause or a belief.

Said that she ready to come to the 6ix
A woman who is willing to visit the rapper in Toronto.

I hit up Pauleen, the charter, the P
Contacting someone named Pauleen to arrange private transportation.

Ain't really leave but I'm back in (back in)
Returning to a place where he has been before.

I'm ridin' around in Atlanta with Sav'
Driving around the city of Atlanta with 21 Savage.

'Cause that nigga been goin' harder than me
Acknowledging 21 Savage's hard work and dedication.

Nothin' had changed, I'm just harder to please
Being increasingly difficult to satisfy.

Ferrari is makin' an SUV
Referring to the Ferrari car company producing a new SUV model.

We ain't got a choice, we orderin' these
Purchasing the new Ferrari SUV because it's the only option.

Shout out Noel for recordin' the V's
Giving a shoutout to someone named Noel for recording video footage.

He know where this shit 'bout to go, 'cause nobody touchin' the flow
Having confidence in his rapping abilities and not being threatened by competitors.

They say you alone at the top, but it's gotta be lonely below
Observing that being successful at the top can also be a lonely experience.

You boys gettin' ready to diss, but don't even mention the O
Warning other rappers not to mention the O, likely referring to his gang affiliation.

And don't even mention a foe unless you boys tryna go broke
Advising other rappers not to mention a rival unless they are trying to ruin their own career.

Whoa, I got more stripes than Adidas
Boasting about having more positive attributes than the popular sneaker brand.

(Yeah, I got the stripes, but fuck Adidas, nigga)
Contemptuously dismissing Adidas despite having more stripes.

I don't chase bitches, I leave 'em
Preferring not to pursue women who are playing games.

(Hoes screamin' like I'm Justin Bieber, nigga)
Women are attracted to him and act like screaming fans around Justin Bieber.

I don't get mad, I get even
Using strategic revenge rather than becoming emotionally upset or angry.

(Hit you niggas like a buzzer beater, nigga)
Winning the game by scoring a point just before the end of the game.

(Hit you niggas then you gone)
Defeating opponents so thoroughly that they disappear from the rap scene.

Whoa, all that foundation she wearing, she think she QC
Commenting on a woman's makeup and how it suggests she is part of a record label called Quality Control.

Tellin' all my sneaky links you with me
Informing associates about a relationship with a girl on the sly.

You must be Coach K 'cause you ain't P
Comparing someone to a record label executive who is not as powerful as another executive.

I'm on a Jet like my last name Li
Traveling on a private jet and referencing a common Chinese last name.

Two sticks in my hand like I'm playin' the Wii
Holding two firearms and comparing it to a Wii gaming system controller.

G Block Babies will spank you for free
Warning about a group of friends who will hurt someone without any monetary compensation.

We rough niggas up, now they beggin' for peace (G Block Babies)
Hinting that the gang has a reputation for hurting others and causing them to beg for peace.

Steppin' on shit, I done fractured my toe
Injuring his toe by stepping on something.

Born in October, I'm so OVO
Identifying with the record label and fashion brand OVO because it was founded in October.

Halloween come and he wanna dress up
Referring to someone who wants to put on a false persona during Halloween.

But he don't need no costume, I'm turnin' him ghost
Noting that he is so intimidating that he can scare people as if he is a ghost.

She called me mucus, I stay in her throat
Being intimate with a woman and humorously comparing himself to excess phlegm in her throat.

Stick hit that boy, got his ass hittin' notes
Hitting someone with a firearm and causing them to make unusual sounds.

My niggas wear masks so
Covering their faces to hide their identities when committing crimes.

Ah damn, man, you niggas is the worst
Expressing disappointment and disdain for other rappers.

Savage snatch you out ya crib, then drop you in a hearse
Warning that 21 Savage will aggressively handle disloyal people and potentially cause their death.

Baby, please, when we nervous, stop reachin' in your purse
Asking a woman not to reach for anything that might cause fear or anxiety when they are nervous.

Nigga went and bought a house when he coulda bought a verse
Criticizing a rapper for wasting money on a physical asset instead of investing in their music career.

Niggas dumb as fuck, imagine if I did that stupid shit when I was comin' up
Calling out rappers for making false moves in their careers when he didn't do that when he was starting.

My crib feel like a hedge fund, I be in here just thumbin' up
Feeling like his house is a secure financial investment and enjoying it.

Know I'm SN1, 'til I'm done fuckin' London up
Proudly representing his record label SN1 and planning to continue working hard in London despite any detractors.

Niggas make me nauseous, I had enough of broke boys
Feeling sickened and annoyed by rappers who are not successful.

I can't talk to broke boys, yeah, I can't talk to broke boys
Refusing to communicate with other rappers who are not wealthy or successful.

All you niggas make me sick, wait
Expressing frustration and disgust with other rappers.

All you niggas rappin' 'bout the bricks and the licks
Critiquing rappers who only talk about selling drugs and making money illegally.

Then I hear in real life you livin' with your bitch
Revealing that some of these rappers do not actually have the expensive lifestyle they claim to have.

I can't talk to broke boys, I can't talk to broke boys
Reiterating his unwillingness to engage with rappers who are not successful.

I cannot believe y'all was dissin' on the old boy
Expressing shock that someone is disrespecting him.

I can't even think on how you came up with that flow, boy
Being unimpressed with another rapper's style and questioning how they developed it.

Please talk to someone else 'cause I can't talk to broke boy
Asking another person to stop talking to him because of their financial status.

I can't talk to broke boy, I can't talk to broke boys, I can't talk to broke boys
Reaffirming his unwillingness to engage with rappers who are not wealthy or successful.