Jersey
Drake & Future Lyrics


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First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
Extendo, extendo, extendo
The clip got a hold like a thirty
I got my clique and they represent this
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
Like we love wearin' jerseys
Crime rate's goin' crazy, crazy
'Cause my young niggas so thirsty
Couple commas, made a purchase
Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
You do what you want when you poppin', yeah
You do what you want when you poppin'
You do what you want when you cop it
You do what you want when you got it, yeah
You do what you want when you poppin'
You do what you want when you got it, huh

I be on syrup, they know it, huh
Stack up some money then blow it, huh
I do what I want and I spazz
Take the Styrofoam, pour the syrup up
It's a dress code, but that ain't for us

Do what you want when you poppin', don't fold up
When I'm feelin' the stress, then I pour up
Reppin' the set like a soldier
Hop out the Benz when I roll up
I wasn't splurgin' on purpose
You lame niggas makin' me nervous
I keep me a banger like Birdie
Sip out my cup and it's dirty

First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
Extendo, extendo, extendo
The clip got a hold like a thirty
I got my clique and they represent this
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
I get love way in Jersey
Crime rate's goin' crazy, crazy
'Cause my young niggas so thirsty
Couple commas, made a purchase
Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
You do what you want when you poppin', yeah
You do what you want when you poppin'
You do what you want when you cop it
You do what you want when you got it, yeah
You do what you want when you poppin'
You do what you want when you got it, huh

Li-like the smell of that money when it burn
Bitch, you know a nigga poppin', wait your turn
I make so much money, it's got me delirious
When your gang-gang in the chain gang, shit serious
I gotta maintain, I'm superior, nigga
I rep the same gang on account of my niggas
We fill up two planes on account of these riches
I fuck up some loose change on account of these bitches

I be on syrup, they know it, huh
Stack up some money then blow it, huh
I do what I want and I spazz
Take the Styrofoam, pour the syrup up
It's a dress code, but that ain't for us

First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
First I got married to money
Then I fell in love with that dirty
Extendo, extendo, extendo
The clip got a hold like a thirty
I got my clique and they represent this
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
Like we love wearin' jerseys
Crime rate's goin' crazy, crazy
'Cause my young niggas so thirsty
Couple commas, made a purchase
Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'




Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
You do what you want when you poppin'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake & Future's song "Jersey" are all about living a lavish lifestyle. The artists talk about their love for money and how they fell in love with the lifestyle that it has afforded them. The song is all about doing what you want when you're "poppin'" and not fearing the consequences. The lyrics also reference the use of drugs, specifically syrup or lean.


The chorus repeats the line "First I got married to money/ Then I fell in love with that dirty" which can be interpreted a few different ways. It could mean that they started off chasing money and then fell in love with the lifestyle that came with it, or that they started off loving money and then fell in love with drugs. Either way, it emphasizes the idea that they are living a life of excess.


The line "Like a nigga wearin' jerseys/ Like we love wearin' jerseys" is a nod to the trend of wearing sports jerseys as a fashion statement. It shows that they are flaunting their wealth in a way that is not so obvious, but still very noticeable. The chorus also mentions crime rates going up due to the "young niggas so thirsty," which may suggest that the lifestyle they are living is not all sunshine and rainbows.


Overall, "Jersey" is a song about living a luxurious lifestyle while also acknowledging the consequences that come with it. It emphasizes the idea of doing what you want when you have money and not worrying about anything else.


Line by Line Meaning

First I got married to money
I prioritized making and accumulating money in my life


Then I fell in love with that dirty
I became enamored with the extravagant and luxurious lifestyle that money can buy


Extendo, extendo, extendo The clip got a whole lot of 30
My gun has a long extended clip that can hold a large number of bullets


I got my clique and they represent this Like a nigga wearin' jerseys
My crew stands with me and represents our lifestyle, just like someone proudly wearing a sports jersey


Crime rate's goin' crazy, crazy Cause my young niggas so thirsty
The high crime rate is due to the desperation and desire for success among the youth in my community


Couple commas, made a purchase Caught the wave, I ain't surfin'
I made a large purchase with multiple digits in the price, joining the trend of extravagant spending, and I'm not following others, but rather setting my own trends


You do what you want when you poppin' You do what you want when you got it
When you're successful and have money, you can do whatever you want without worrying about others or consequences


I be on syrup, they know it Stack up some money then blow it I do what I want and I spazz Take the styrofoam, pour the syrup up
I consume a lot of cough syrup mixed with soda and candy for recreational use, I save up money then spend it recklessly, I act impulsively and uncontrollably because of drugs, and I pour my syrup into styrofoam cups


It's a dress code but it ain't for us
There may be a certain dress code or expectation for clothing, but we don't conform to these norms


When I'm feelin' the stress then I pour up Reppin' the set like a soldier Hop out the Bentley and roll up
When I feel overwhelmed, I turn to drugs to alleviate the stress, I represent my group like a soldier and show strength, and I get out of my luxury car to enjoy my drugs


I wasn't splurging on purpose You lame niggas makin' me nervous I'm keepin' your bank, I'm like Bird Sip out my cup and it's dirty
I didn't spend extravagantly intentionally to show off, but rather because of the pressure from inadequate individuals, I'm keeping large amounts of money like Larry Bird, and my cup is dirty from the syrup and drugs I consume


I like the smell of that money when it burn Bitch you know a nigga poppin', wait your turn I make some more money, it's got me delirious
I enjoy the scent of burning money, showing off my wealth, and others should wait for their chance to shine, I become euphoric when I earn even more money


When your gang gangs in the chain gang, this shit serious I got a main ting, that's a period I rep the same gang on account of my niggas We fill up two planes on account of these riches I fuck up some loose change on account of these bitches
When your gang is involved in serious criminal activity, it's important to take it seriously, I have a main girl in my life and that's non-negotiable, I represent my gang for my crew, we are so rich we fill two planes, and I spend a lot of money carelessly on women




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Nayvadius Wilburn, Tyler Wayne Leland, Joshua Luellen

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