Days In The East
Drake & PARTYNEXTDOOR Lyrics
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She's not here right now, she's not here right now
Why am I the one you wanna get into it with for the drama?
I've got a lot to say, and that's the last thing a nigga wanna hear right now
Spendin' all my days on the Eastside, oh
Forgettin' who I was on the other side, oh
Young nigga switchin' up the program right now
Tryna put the power in my own hands right now
Got too much pride for my own good right now
Waitin' on you to give in and hit me up
So I could fall through like old times and hit it up
I'm terrible at invitin' myself, call me over
Those nights when you need someone else call me over
You can be the one to take control, call me over
When I get there, you already know, call me
Why you keep askin' me about her?
Couple other things I'd rather do than talk 'bout that right now
Told you about givin' him chances on chances on chances
He's not holdin' you down, he's holdin' you back right now
Spendin' all my days on the Eastside, oh
Forgettin' who I was on the other side, oh
Young nigga switchin' up the program right now
Tryna put the power in my own hands right now
Love it when your ass speak the truth to me, oh
Tryna wake up and have you with me, oh
Waitin' on you to give in and hit me up
So I could fall through like old times and hit it up
I'm terrible at invitin' myself, call me over
Those nights when you need someone else call me over
You can be the one to take control, call me over
When I get there, you already know, call me
(I threw my hands in the air said show me somethin')
Remember one night I went to Erykah Badu house, she made tea for me
We talked about love and what life could really be for me
She said, "when that shit is real, you just know"
And I was thinkin' 'bout you, you already know
Yeah, the other night Chubbs showed up at my house
He had weed for me, that's my nigga till we gon'
Keeps his ear to the streets for me
Said the city stress him out on the low
I said, "I feel you, nigga, I already know"
Yeah, already
Girl's talkin' bout "you gotta leave already?"
Damn, my lil' nephew turned four already
Gave you a little help, you need more already
Damn, you need more already?
Before you said "You're mine" I was yours already
22, had the Bentley 4 door already
Even as a boy I was the boy already
So you know that mean the pussy galore already
Mention other girls, you get insecure already
That was in the past, I've matured already
Fuck them hoes, you got the award already
You go to Chanel and get rewards already
Know I do this shit for 3rd Ward already
Know I do this shit for H-Town already
Already, already
Back up in this thing, it's a go
Had a couple niggas out of pocket, now they know
Ain't the first time cause I've lost you before
Had to get it back, had to get it back
Had to pull it back because I know I'm on the road
Had to take you back because I know you're down to roll
If you can get it from me, you can have it, now you know
All your friends askin' where you stand with the boy
FaceTime said you got plans for the boy
Studyin' your body, that's exams for the boy
Take a flight here, pop a xan for ya boy
Waking up in Amsterdam with the boy
Long flight home, another xan for your boy
You would probably fly out to Japan for the boy
You would probably kill another man for the boy
You would probably
You would probably lie 'bout it on the stand for your boy
Put the Bible to your right hand for the boy
That's why you ain't never gotta worry 'bout the boy
You know you got
You know you got that really good insurance on the boy
You just gotta pack a bag and hurry to the boy
The lyrics of "Days in the East-West" is a conversation between Drake and his ex-girlfriend, who is now in a new relationship. The song opens with Drake wondering why his ex-girlfriend is still obsessed with her when they are not together anymore. He is angry about her drama and does not want to hear anything she has to say because he has moved on. The next lines detail how Drake spends his time on the Eastside, trying to forget about his life on the other side, implying that he has left behind everything that reminds him of his past relationship.
Moving on to the chorus part, Drake admits that he is not good at inviting himself over, and he wishes his ex-girlfriend would call him over when she needs him. He desires to be in a sexual relationship with her, and he can see himself spending time with her again, but he wants her to take control and call him over. The second verse shows Drake telling his ex-girlfriend that she is with the wrong guy, always giving him chances, but he is not holding her down, he is holding her back. Drake wants her to know that he has changed and wants to put the power in his own hands, hoping that she can see the truth in what he is saying.
The lyrics are explicit, and the song's meaning is clear. In conclusion, Drake's lyrics portray the emotions of a man who wants his ex-girlfriend back in his life and his bed.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you keep askin' me about her?
Stop asking me about her, she's not here right now.
She's not here right now, she's not here right now
I've already told you, she's not here right now.
Why am I the one you wanna get into it with for the drama?
Why are you trying to start drama with me when there are other things we could talk about?
I've got a lot to say, and that's the last thing a nigga wanna hear right now
I have a lot on my mind, but I don't want to talk about it right now.
Spendin' all my days on the Eastside, oh
I've been spending all my time on the Eastside.
Forgettin' who I was on the other side, oh
I'm starting to forget who I used to be when I was not on the Eastside.
Young nigga switchin' up the program right now
I'm changing things up in my life right now.
Tryna put the power in my own hands right now
I'm trying to take control of my life.
I'm about to ride through the old hood right now
I'm going to my old neighborhood right now.
Got too much pride for my own good right now
I am too proud to ask for help right now.
Waitin' on you to give in and hit me up
I'm waiting for you to contact me.
So I could fall through like old times and hit it up
So I could come over like we used to and hang out.
I'm terrible at invitin' myself, call me over
I'm not good at inviting myself over, so if you want me to come, you should invite me.
Those nights when you need someone else call me over
If you need someone to be with, you can call me over.
You can be the one to take control, call me over
You can be in charge and invite me over if you want.
When I get there, you already know, call me
When I arrive, just call me.
Couple other things I'd rather do than talk 'bout that right now
There are other things I'd rather talk about than that right now.
Told you about givin' him chances on chances on chances
I warned you about giving him multiple chances.
He's not holdin' you down, he's holdin' you back right
He is not supporting you, he is preventing you from moving forward.
Love it when your ass speak the truth to me, oh
I appreciate when you are honest with me.
Tryna wake up and have you with me, oh
I want to wake up with you next to me.
22, had the Bentley 4 door already
I had a four-door Bentley when I was 22 years old.
Even as a boy I was the boy already
Even as a young boy, I was already ahead of the game.
So you know that mean the pussy galore already
So you know that means that I had a lot of girls already.
Mention other girls, you get insecure already
You become insecure when I talk about other girls.
That was in the past, I've matured already
That was in the past, I have grown and become more mature since then.
Fuck them hoes, you got the award already
Forget those other girls, you have won my heart already.
Know I do this shit for 3rd Ward already
You already know that I do what I do for my neighborhood, the 3rd Ward.
Back up in this thing, it's a go
I'm back and ready to go.
Had a couple niggas out of pocket, now they know
I had to straighten some people out, but they know now.
Ain't the first time cause I've lost you before
I have lost you before, this is not the first time.
Had to get it back, had to get it back
I had to win you back.
Had to pull it back because I know I'm on the road
I had to slow things down because I am frequently on tour.
Had to take you back because I know you're down to roll
I had to take you back because I know you are supportive of me.
If you can get it from me, you can have it, now you know
If you can keep up with me, I am yours.
All your friends askin' where you stand with the boy
Your friends want to know where you and I stand.
FaceTime said you got plans for the boy
You told me over FaceTime that you have plans for us.
Studyin' your body, that's exams for the boy
I am learning and exploring your body intimately.
Take a flight here, pop a xan for ya boy
Come visit me and take a Xanax to calm down.
Waking up in Amsterdam with the boy
We are waking up in Amsterdam together.
Long flight home, another xan for your boy
You will need another Xanax for the long flight home.
You would probably fly out to Japan for the boy
You would be willing to travel far to be with me.
You would probably kill another man for the boy
You would do whatever it takes to protect me.
You would probably lie 'bout it on the stand for your boy
You would even lie about it in court to protect me.
Put the Bible to your right hand for the boy
You would swear on the Bible to prove your loyalty to me.
That's why you ain't never gotta worry 'bout the boy
That's why you never have to worry about me.
You know you got
You know that you have
You know you got that really good insurance on the boy
You know that you have really good protection over me.
You just gotta pack a bag and hurry to the boy
All you have to do is pack a bag and come be with me.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Elgin Lumpkin, Jason Braithwaite, Justin Parker, Mikky Ekko, Noah Shebib, Robert Reives, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sw4lyfe
Man this gives me goosebumps. Sad they dont make songs like this anymore
@Lizzybaby30500
Was just thinking this...
@SllmeyMadden
Dey donβtπ
@certifiedgamergal
i hear you :)
I suggest this song: Amir obe - everyone's taking selfies at your pity party
@teenotopia
This mans Drake has so many classic and unreleased songs like Lonely, What If I Kissed You, Something, How about now, My Side, I've been out walking, Days in the East... Pure gold dawg!
@BrockTheTrainer
free spirit, dreams money can buy, club paradise? Idk how you misses those
@BrockTheTrainer
missed
@ypflight
especially my side
@crystalpayne9301
I Love What If I Kissed You Omg
@zacgarza1774
Brand new, on my way, sooner then later...