Up All Night
Drake (Feat. Nicki Minaj) Lyrics


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Kush rolled, glass full, I prefer the better things
Niggas with no money act like money isn't everything
I'm havin' a good time, they just trying to ruin it
Shout out to the fact that I'm the youngest nigga doing it
Cap on, brim bent, Denzel, every time
She ain't tryna pop that shit for pimp, okay, well nevermind
I, I, I tried to told you, Drizzy still ain't nothin' nice
Bracelet saying "you should quit", cars saying "fuck your life"
Okay now we outta here, toodles to you bitches
And if you dolled up, I got the voodoo for you bitches, yeah
I'm busy gettin' rich, I don't want trouble
I made enough for two niggas, boy, stunt double
Fame is like a drug that I've taken too much of
But I never ever trip, just peace, happiness and love
I got money in these jeans, so they fit me kinda snug
Plus the game is in my pocket, nigga this is what I does

I'm about whatever man, fuck what they be talkin' about
They opinion doesn't count, we the only thing that matters
Aww, so we do it how we do it
All up in your face man, I hate to put you through it
I be up all night, whole crew's in here
'Cause I don't really know who I'ma lose this year
Aww, man I love my team
Man I love my team, I would die for them niggas, aww

Drizzy say get her, I'ma get her
I got the kind of money, that make a broke bitch bitter
I got that kinda, wait, wait, fixate
Which bitch, you know made a million off a mixtape?
That was just a keepsake, bought the president
The Louis presidential briefcase, never been a cheapskate
We got the Hawks, I ain't talkin' about the Peach State
Man, for Pete's sake, scratch that—sweepstakes
(Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha) Fuck I look like, ho?
I look like "yes" and you like "no"
I'm a bad bitch, I ain't never been a mixed breed
On a diet, but I'm doin' donuts in a 6-speed
M6 in front of M2
I see a lot of rap bitches on the menu
But I collect 100 thou' at the venue
And pop bottles with my team, Young Money 'til the death of me

I'm about whatever man, fuck what they be talkin' about
They opinion doesn't count, we the only thing that matters
Aww, so we do it how we do it
All up in your face man, I hate to put you through it
I be up all night, whole crew's in here
'Cause I don't really know who I'ma lose this year
Aww, man I love my team
Man I love my team, I would die for them niggas, aww

I mean, we can't even rock them shoes
If it don't got a comma on the price tag, you know?
I mean, I mean but then again
Who, who looks at the price tag, you know?
Aww yeah we in this bitch (uhh)
Aww, aww, aww
Oh yeah we in this bitch
Aww, aww, aww

I'm about whatever man, fuck what they be talkin' about
They opinion doesn't count, we the only thing that matters
Aww, so we do it how we do it
All up in your face man, I hate to put you through it
I be up all night, whole crew's in here
'Cause I don't really know who I'ma lose this year
Aww, man I love my team
Man I love my team, I would die for them niggas, aww

I'm about whatever man, fuck what they be talkin' about
They opinion doesn't count, we the only thing that matters
Aww, so we do it how we do it
All up in your face man, I hate to put you through it
I be up all night, whole crew's in here
'Cause I don't really know who I'ma lose this year




Aww, man I love my team
Man I love my team, I would die for them niggas, oh

Overall Meaning

In "Up All Night," Drake and Nicki Minaj boast about their success and how they're living their best lives. In the first verse, Drake raps about enjoying the finer things in life, like luxury cars and expensive jewelry. He also mentions how some people without money act like money isn't everything. Drake then gives a shoutout to being the youngest and most successful person doing it. Lastly, Drake says that he's too busy getting rich to worry about trouble.


In the second verse, Nicki Minaj brags about her wealth and success, saying that she's got the kind of money that can make a broke woman bitter. She also mentions making a million off of a mixtape and buying a presidential briefcase from Louis Vuitton. She finishes off the verse by saying that she's loyal to her team and would do anything for them.


Overall, the song is a declaration of success and how Drake and Nicki Minaj are living their best lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Kush rolled, glass full, I prefer the better things
I enjoy the finer things in life, like good weed and top-shelf alcohol.


Niggas with no money act like money isn't everything
People who don't have money pretend that they don't care about it, but it's really important to them.


I'm havin' a good time, they just trying to ruin it
I'm enjoying myself, but others are trying to bring me down and mess up my fun.


Shout out to the fact that I'm the youngest nigga doing it
I'm proud of being successful at a young age and want to give myself credit for it.


Cap on, brim bent, Denzel, every time
I always wear my cap and bend the brim like Denzel Washington does in the movie Malcolm X.


She ain't tryna pop that shit for pimp, okay, well nevermind
If a woman isn't interested in having sex with me, I'll leave her alone and move on.


I, I, I tried to told you, Drizzy still ain't nothin' nice
I've been telling people that I'm still one of the best in the game and they should recognize my talent.


Bracelet saying 'you should quit', cars saying 'fuck your life'
Even though some people are telling me to give up, I have nice jewelry and expensive cars that prove I'm successful and won't let anyone bring me down.


Okay now we outta here, toodles to you bitches
I'm leaving now, goodbye to all the haters who were trying to ruin my fun earlier.


And if you dolled up, I got the voodoo for you bitches, yeah
If you try to seduce me with your looks, I have the power to make you fall under my spell and do whatever I want.


I'm busy gettin' rich, I don't want trouble
I'm focused on making money and don't want anyone to disrupt my plans.


I made enough for two niggas, boy, stunt double
I'm so successful that it's like having two people's worth of money, and I don't need anyone else to help me shine.


Fame is like a drug that I've taken too much of
Being famous can be addicting and overwhelming, and I may have reached my limit.


But I never ever trip, just peace, happiness and love
Despite the challenges of fame, I try to stay calm and focus on positive emotions like peace, happiness, and love.


I got money in these jeans, so they fit me kinda snug
I have so much money that my jeans are tight around my wallet.


Plus the game is in my pocket, nigga this is what I does
I'm really good at making money and being successful, it's like I have the game (of life) in my pocket.


I mean we can't even rock them shoes
Some things are so expensive that we can't even afford to wear them.


If it don't got a comma on the price tag, you know?
If something doesn't cost at least a thousand dollars, it's not worth our time or money.


Aww yeah we in this bitch (uhh)
We're all together having a good time (in the club, or somewhere else).


Oh yeah we in this bitch (aww, aww, aww)
We're still enjoying ourselves and having fun.


I be up all night, whole crew's in here
We stay up late partying and hanging out together.


'Cause I don't really know who I'ma lose this year
I'm not sure who I might lose (to death, or just losing touch) this year, so I want to make the most of our time together.


Man I love my team, I would die for them niggas, aww
I have a lot of loyalty and love for my friends and would do anything for them.


Drizzy say get her, I'ma get her
When Drake ('Drizzy') tells me to go after a woman, I'll do it.


I got the kind of money, that make a broke bitch bitter
I'm so rich that it can make someone who's poor jealous or resentful.


Which bitch you know made a million off a mixtape?
I'm bragging about being one of the few people who has made a lot of money off of a mixtape.


That was just a keepsake, bought the president
Even though making a million off a mixtape was impressive, I've done even more amazing things like buying expensive things like presidential accessories.


The Louis presidential briefcase, never been a cheapskate
I have expensive taste and never try to cut corners or save money.


We got the Hawks, I ain't talkin' about the Peach State
We have a lot of power and success, but it's not just in the state of Georgia, it's everywhere.


Man, for Pete's sake, scratch that—sweepstakes
I'm dismissing the idea of having to explain myself or justify my wealth, and instead jokingly comparing it to winning a sweepstakes.


Fuck I look like, ho?
Why would I lower myself to someone else's level or waste my time with someone beneath me?


I look like 'yes' and you like 'no'
I have a confident and dominant personality, while others might be more passive or unsure.


I'm a bad bitch, I ain't never been a mixed breed
I'm a confident and powerful woman who doesn't mix with anyone less than me or below my level.


On a diet, but I'm doin' donuts in a 6-speed
I might be trying to lose weight, but I'm still enjoying myself and living life to the fullest by speeding around in a fast car.


M6 in front of M2
I have an expensive BMW M6 parked in front of another BMW M2, showing off my wealth and success.


I see a lot of rap bitches on the menu
I notice a lot of other female rappers trying to compete with me or copy my style.


But I collect 100 thou' at the venue
Even though there might be other rappers trying to take my spot, I'm still able to make a lot of money performing at venues.


And pop bottles with my team, Young Money 'til the death of me
I like to celebrate and party with my friends and colleagues at Young Money, and I'll always be with them until the end of my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matthew Samuels, Aubrey Drake Graham, Matthew Burnette, Onika Maraj

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