The Streets
Drake & Giggs Lyrics


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Bustas! (I know) Gansta Grillz, bastards! (I know)
(It's not fair, I agree, I totally agree
It's not)

It's Gucci! (hahaha) What's happening? Burr!
DJ Drama, what's happening?
(Mr thanksgiving) Gansta Grillz
Gucci! Drizzy Drake and Gucci

It's Gucci! What's happening?
(I'm shivering) Burr!
DJ Drama, what's happening?
(Ya know what I mean?) Gansta Grillz
Gucci! Drizzy Drake and Gucci

It's Gucci! What's happening? Burr!
(Guccimerica) dJ Drama, what's happening?
(We've read this) Gansta Grillz
Gucci! Drizzy Drake and Gucci

Ha! (1017) They ain't expect this one
Expect the unexpected motherfucker
It's Gucci!

From Zone Six to the SWATS
I'm a keep the block burnin'
Long as the world keep turnin'
Money I'm gon' be earnin (hah)
Lost my train of thought, if someone find it
Return it
You niggas wanna beat me like my children
I'm hearin' (shh)
You come between my paper route
That's pass interference
Now cash interference
I shine just like my earrings (bling)
It's $50 K today, twelve bars
A feature appearance
My sneaker bill cost more than what
You make in a year, man
Don't near man, there's no one near man
You're like a cheer man no coachin'
Gucci the GM and you're the beer man
Don't try me like I'm a pussy another tin man
I rap I bust bricks so you
Can call it R&B man gucci!

I got a new side job, I'm hip-hop security
And what that means is
I'm takin' all credentials
What you say and what
You do, accomplishments, accolades
I'm like the airport
All identification will be checked drama!

Look, uh, feelin sorry for the runner up
I'm still away gettin money when
The sun is up and they keep sayin how they
Need me to deliver
Cause they hate it when the rookie
Starters can't put the numbers up
Maann, hate is so pasé, catch me in
A Tom Ford suit on draft day, nigga
And it's just me and my money
Ya'll don't even get to play when
Ya'll are leading by twenty
Yeah, I infiltrated the game
I was hesitant at first and
Feared what it would change
Now I'm high of the success and
Faded off of the fame
But still I managed to keep all
Of my opinions the same
Man, I am So Far Gone, bitch I'm outta here
Hotter than santa inside rockin nauta wear
I want it all man
I never learned how to share
I also can no longer
Converse with you thousandaires
Wow, I swear I'm killin shit, I'm killin shit
Shoutout to the niggas I just
Made a couple million with
Yeah, from the beginning to the end
Know I'm into making history
Not into making friends, motherfuckaa

I've seen a lot come and go
Some niggas was runnin too fast
Ran outta breath too quick
Us over here? We pace ourselves
The finish line is way far ahead
You niggas keep gettin cramps in
The race, don't pass out, baby!
Look for me in the rafters!

Mike bigga baby, it's bigger
Baby, Gucci, Louis, prada
Don Dada, I am hot as the Sahara
What I spit in my saliva is
A flow hotter than lava
When I grab a microphone
I flame on like Waka Flocka
Got a thirty-eight revolver that
I call my problem-solver
I ain't worried bout no
Rappers, they just talk, they just holler
When that fire hit their ass, they'll walk
They crew will follow
Like a pimp, I pop my collar
At the prospect of tomorrow
Naw said life a bitch
So I'm a break her for some dollars
I will never be a simple, sorry
Sucka stuck in squalor
I will murder ever verse I ever
Versed to get the guala
I am cursed since I first dispersed a dime
Bag of rocka in exchange for a dollar

Ay, to all you other rappers out there
If I'm not eatin with ya
And you have an opinion about me
Always remember how insignificant
Your opinion is to the world
Whether you like, or dislike me
Tomorrow's coming




So with that said, get on your
Grind, because it's about time, bitch!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake & Giggs's song "The Streets" convey a sense of confidence, dominance, and a dismissal of criticism from others. The song opens with DJ Drama introducing the collaboration between Gucci Mane, Drake, and Giggs. Gucci Mane's signature ad-libs and catchphrases are sprinkled throughout the song, adding to the energetic tone.


Gucci Mane's verse highlights his success, wealth, and status in the music industry. He boasts about his financial earnings, comparing them to the inadequate earnings of his competition. Gucci references his ability to rap and sell drugs, blurring the lines between his rap career and his previous criminal activities. He asserts his superiority and warns others not to underestimate him.


Drake's verse is filled with references to his rise to fame and the criticism he has faced in the industry. He acknowledges his success but also expresses his detachment from the opinions of others. He proclaims his dedication to making history rather than seeking approval or friendship. Drake's lyrics convey a sense of self-assurance and determination to continue striving for success.


Giggs's verse adds a touch of gritty realism to the song. He emphasizes the longevity and consistency of his career, contrasting it with other artists who burn out quickly. He encourages perseverance and staying focused on one's goals despite the challenges faced in the industry. Giggs's delivery is confident and assertive, aligning with the overall theme of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Bustas! (I know) Gansta Grillz, bastards! (I know)
It's unfair, I agree, I totally agree


It's Gucci! (hahaha) What's happening? Burr!
I'm trembling, feeling cold


DJ Drama, what's happening? (Mr thanksgiving) Gansta Grillz Gucci! Drizzy Drake and Gucci
DJ Drama, what's going on? Mr. Thanksgiving presents Gansta Grillz by Gucci! Featuring Drizzy Drake and Gucci


Ha! (1017) They ain't expect this one
Ha! They didn't expect this


Expect the unexpected motherfucker
Prepare for surprises, you bastard


It's Gucci!
I'm cool! It's Gucci!


From Zone Six to the SWATS
From Gucci's neighborhood in Atlanta to South West Atlanta


I'm a keep the block burnin'
I'll continue to hustle on the streets


Long as the world keep turnin'
As long as the world keeps spinning


Money I'm gon' be earnin' (hah)
I'll be making money, haha


Lost my train of thought, if someone find it
I lost my focus, if someone finds it


Return it
Give it back to me


You niggas wanna beat me like my children
You guys want to defeat me as easily as my children


I'm hearin' (shh)
I'm listening attentively, shh


You come between my paper route
If you interfere with my money-making


That's pass interference
That's like a penalty in football


Now cash interference
Now you're interfering with my cash flow


I shine just like my earrings (bling)
I shine brightly, just like my earrings


It's $50 K today, twelve bars
I made $50,000 today, in just twelve bars


A feature appearance
Being featured in a song


My sneaker bill cost more than what
My bill for sneakers costs more than


You make in a year, man
What you make in a whole year, man


Don't near man, there's no one near man
Don't come close, there's no one close to me


You're like a cheer man, no coachin'
You're like a cheerleader, no coaching


Gucci the GM and you're the beer man
Gucci is the boss and you're just a low-level worker


Don't try me like I'm a pussy another tin man
Don't test me like I'm weak, I'm not heartless like the Tin Man


I rap I bust bricks so you
I rap and I sell drugs


Can call it R&B man gucci!
You can call it R&B, man, Gucci!


I got a new side job, I'm hip-hop security
I have a new role, I'm like the security of hip-hop


And what that means is I'm takin' all credentials
And what that means is I'm taking control of everything


What you say and what you do, accomplishments, accolades
Your words and actions, achievements, recognition


I'm like the airport
I'm like an airport


All identification will be checked
I'll check everyone's identity


Look, uh, feelin sorry for the runner up
Look, uh, pitying the second place


I'm still away gettin money when the sun is up
I'm still out there making money when the sun is up


And they keep sayin how they need me to deliver
And they keep saying they need me to come through


Cause they hate it when the rookie starters can't put the numbers up
Because they hate it when inexperienced players can't perform well


Maann, hate is so pasé, catch me in a Tom Ford suit on draft day, nigga
Man, hate is outdated, you'll find me wearing a Tom Ford suit on draft day, dude


And it's just me and my money
And it's just me and my money


Ya'll don't even get to play when ya'll are leading by twenty
You guys don't even get to play when you have a twenty-point lead


Yeah, I infiltrated the game
Yeah, I penetrated the game


I was hesitant at first and feared what it would change
I was unsure at first and afraid of the changes it would bring


Now I'm high off of the success and faded off of the fame
Now I'm intoxicated by my success and losing interest in fame


But still I managed to keep all of my opinions the same
But I still managed to maintain my original opinions


Man, I am So Far Gone, bitch I'm outta here
Man, I am So Far Gone, bitch I'm leaving


Hotter than santa inside rockin nauta wear
Hotter than Santa Claus wearing swimwear


I want it all man I never learned how to share
I want everything, man, I never learned how to share


I also can no longer converse with you thousandaires
And I can't talk to you guys who are only worth thousands anymore


Wow, I swear I'm killin shit, I'm killin shit
Wow, I swear I'm killing it


Shoutout to the niggas I just made a couple million with
Shoutout to the guys I just made a couple million with


Yeah, from the beginning to the end
Yeah, from the start until the finish


Know I'm into making history
You know I'm focused on making history


Not into making friends, motherfuckaa
I'm not interested in making friends, motherfucker


I've seen a lot come and go
I've seen a lot of people come and go


Some niggas was runnin too fast
Some guys were running too fast


Ran outta breath too quick
They ran out of breath too quickly


Us over here? We pace ourselves
But us over here? We take our time


The finish line is way far ahead
The finish line is much further ahead


You niggas keep gettin cramps in the race, don't pass out, baby!
You guys keep getting cramps in the race, don't collapse, baby!


Look for me in the rafters!
Look for me in the top, the highest point!


Mike bigga baby, it's bigger
I'm Mike Bigga, it's bigger


Baby, Gucci, Louis, prada
Honey, Gucci, Louis, Prada


Don Dada, I am hot as the Sahara
Don Dada, I'm as hot as the Sahara Desert


What I spit in my saliva is a flow hotter than lava
What I rap is so hot, it's hotter than lava


When I grab a microphone I flame on like Waka Flocka
When I grab a microphone, I spit fire like Waka Flocka


Got a thirty-eight revolver that I call my problem-solver
I have a .38 revolver that I use to solve my problems


I ain't worried bout no rappers, they just talk, they just holler
I'm not worried about other rappers, they just talk, they just make noise


When that fire hit their ass, they'll walk
But when they face real danger, they'll run


They crew will follow
Their crew will follow them


Like a pimp, I pop my collar
Like a pimp, I raise my collar


At the prospect of tomorrow
Excited about the future


Naw said life a bitch
No, life is a challenge


So I'm a break her for some dollars
So I'll exploit it for some money


I will never be a simple, sorry sucka stuck in squalor
I will never be a sorry loser stuck in poverty


I will murder ever verse I ever versed to get the guala
I will kill every verse I ever rapped to get the money


I am cursed since I first dispersed a dime bag of rocka in exchange for a dollar
I am cursed ever since I first sold drugs in exchange for money


Ay, to all you other rappers out there
Hey, to all the other rappers out there


If I'm not eatin with ya
If I'm not hanging out with you


And you have an opinion about me
And if you have an opinion about me


Always remember how insignificant your opinion is to the world
Always remember how unimportant your opinion is in the grand scheme of things


Whether you like, or dislike me
Whether you like me or dislike me


Tomorrow's coming
Tomorrow is approaching


So with that said, get on your grind, because it's about time, bitch!
So with that said, start working hard, because it's time, bitch!




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