the motto
Drake (Ft Lil Wayne) Lyrics


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I'm the f***in' man, you don't get it do ya?
Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
Go uptown, New York City b****
Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
Clubbing hard, f***in' women ain't much to do
Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
Still getting brain from a thang, ain't s*** changed
How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
Twenty five sittin' on twenty-five mil uh
I'm in the building and I'm feeling myself
Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'mma do it for the Bay, okay
Getting paid well holla wen ever that stop
My team good, we don't really need a mascot
Tell Tune “light one, pa** it like a relay”
YMCMB you n****s more YMCA
Me, Freddie, Marley Marl at the cribbo
Shout goes out to Niko, J and Chubbs, shout to Gibbo
We got Santa Margarita by the liter
She know even if I'm f***in' with her, I don't really need her
Ahhh, That's how you feel man?
That's really how you feel?
Cause the pimpin' ice cold, all these b****es wanna chill
I mean maybe she won't
Then again maybe she will
I can almost guarantee she know the deal
Real n**** wassap

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto n**** YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, n**** we don't really play
Every day, every day, f*** what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real n**** wassup?

One, time f*** one time
I'm calling n****s out like the umpire
Seven, grams in the blunt
Almost drowned in her p**** so I swam to her butt
It's Eastside, we in this b****
Wish a n**** would like a tree in this b****
And if a leaf fall put some weed in that b****
That's my MO add a B to that s***
I'm f***ed up, torn down
I'm twisted: door knob
Talk stupid, off with your head!
N**** money talks and Mr Ed! Ya
I'm so Young Money got a drum on the gun
Energizer bunny
Funny how honey ain't sweet like sugar
Ain't s*** sweet n****s on the street like hookers
I tongue kiss her other tongue
Skeet skeet skeet: water gun
Oh my God Becky look at her butt

Tunechi

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto n**** YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, n**** we don't really play
Every day, every day, f*** what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real n**** wassup?

Wassap wassap
Real n**** wassup
Real n**** wassup

Now she want a photo Ya
You already know though
You only live once, that's the motto n**** YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, n**** we don't really play
Every day, every day, f*** what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real n**** wassup?





Wassap, wassap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake (Ft Lil Wayne)'s song The Motto are full of braggadocio and swagger. Drake starts the song by asserting his dominance, declaring himself as "the f***in' man." He talks about the type of money he has, which makes people act like they know him even if they don't. He mentions his popularity with Spanish girls and how he parties in New York City as well as Miami. Drake talks about his wealth and how nothing has changed for him, including still getting "brain" from women. He then asks the listener how they feel about his success, mentioning his 25 million dollar net worth. He shouts out to Mac Dre and promises to do it for the Bay Area. Lil Wayne comes in with his verse filled with wordplay, metaphors, and punchlines. He mentions his love for drugs, specifically weed and codeine, as well as his famous "Weezy F Baby" catchphrase. The two rappers end the song by repeating the chorus about living everyday like it's their last and not caring what others say as long as they have money.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the f***in' man, you don't get it do ya?
I have achieved great success and status, but you seem to not understand or acknowledge it.


Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
Since I am wealthy and famous, everyone is trying to act like they are close to me.


Go uptown, New York City b****
I travel to upscale areas in New York City that provide a good lifestyle and opportunities.


Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
I am adored by some Spanish girls like the popular Latin music group, Aventura.


Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
I inform the famous rapper, Uncle Luke, that I am spending time in Miami as well.


Clubbing hard, f***in' women ain't much to do
I spend my time going to nightclubs and engaging in casual sexual encounters because I do not have much else to do.


Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
I have an expensive watch and own a condominium in the affluent area of Biscayne.


Still getting brain from a thang, ain't s*** changed
I still receive oral sex from a girl, nothing has changed in my lifestyle.


How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
I am curious about how you are feeling and want to know your opinion on something.


Twenty five sittin' on twenty-five mil uh
I have accumulated twenty-five million dollars and am proud of my financial success.


I'm in the building and I'm feeling myself
I am present in this location and am impressed with my own appearance and confidence.


Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'mma do it for the Bay, okay
I pay tribute to the late rapper, Mac Dre, and promise to represent my hometown of the Bay Area well.


Getting paid well holla wen ever that stop
I am earning a lot of money currently, but will let you know if that income stream stops.


My team good, we don't really need a mascot
My group is strong and confident, we do not require an additional symbol of motivation.


Tell Tune “light one, pa** it like a relay”
I request for my friend, Tune, to pass me a joint or blunt like a relay race.


YMCMB you n****s more YMCA
I mock my fellow rappers in the YMCMB group, stating that they are more like the family organization, YMCA.


Me, Freddie, Marley Marl at the cribbo
Myself, Freddie and Marley Marl are relaxing at my house.


Shout goes out to Niko, J and Chubbs, shout to Gibbo
I give a shout-out to my friends Niko, J, Chubbs, and Gibbo.


We got Santa Margarita by the liter
We have a large quantity of Santa Margarita alcohol by the liter.


She know even if I'm f***in' with her, I don't really need her
Even if I am engaging in sexual activity with her, I do not require her presence in my life.


Ahhh, That's how you feel man?
I am surprised by your opinion and would like to know more about how you are feeling.


That's really how you feel?
I cannot believe that is your true sentiment and would like further explanation.


Cause the pimpin' ice cold, all these b****es wanna chill
My pimp-like attitude and demeanor is attractive to many women and they wish to spend time with me.


I mean maybe she won't
There is a chance that a woman will not engage with me.


Then again maybe she will
On the other hand, there is a chance that a woman will engage with me.


I can almost guarantee she know the deal
I am confident that any woman involved with me knows and understands the arrangement and nature of our engagement.


Real n**** wassap
I am a genuine and authentic person, what is going on?


Now she want a photo Ya
A woman is now seeking to take a picture with me, likely due to my fame and status.


You already know though
This is something that should come as no surprise or unexpected.


You only live once, that's the motto n**** YOLO
The phrase 'you only live once' is the motto we live by and embrace, living life to the fullest.


We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
We are committed and enthusiastic about our lifestyle and approach it every day with fervor.


Like we sittin' on the bench, n**** we don't really play
We take our life and work seriously, not treating it like a game or leisurely activity.


Every day, every day, f*** what anybody say
We do not care or give attention to what anyone else thinks, focusing solely on our own goals and aspirations.


Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Our financial success and status obscures the view of those who may be attempting to compete or detract from our achievements.


Real n**** wassup?
As a genuine and authentic person, what is going on?


One, time f*** one time
I only have time for one thing at the moment.


I'm calling n****s out like the umpire
I am vocalizing my criticisms and calling out others like an umpire would in a game.


Seven, grams in the blunt
There are seven grams of marijuana in the blunt being smoked.


Almost drowned in her p**** so I swam to her butt
During a sexual encounter with a woman, I became nearly suffocated from the physical sensations and had to reposition myself to continue.


It's Eastside, we in this b****
Representing the Eastside, we are currently present and involved in this situation.


Wish a n**** would like a tree in this b****
I dare someone to cause trouble or start something in this environment.


And if a leaf fall put some weed in that b****
Even if the slightest issue or disturbance arises, we will attempt to bring peace by smoking marijuana.


That's my MO add a B to that s***
This is my method of operation or way of doing things, and I am adding a layer of profanity to emphasize it.


I'm f***ed up, torn down
I am feeling intoxicated and exhausted.


I'm twisted: door knob
My state of mind resembles a twisted or confused door knob, potentially due to drug or alcohol use.


Talk stupid, off with your head!
If someone says something foolish or offensive, there will be severe consequences or punishment.


N**** money talks and Mr Ed!
Money is a powerful force and can communicate and influence decisions like the talking horse, Mr. Ed.


Ya
A casual exclamation or affirmation.


I'm so Young Money got a drum on the gun
As a part of the Young Money record label, I am well-equipped and prepared for dangerous scenarios with a gun that has a drum magazine.


Energizer bunny
My endurance and energy levels are comparable to the Energizer bunny, who is known for sustained activity.


Funny how honey ain't sweet like sugar
It is ironic that a woman is not as pleasant or charming as her name suggests, much like how honey is not always as sweet as sugar.


Ain't s*** sweet n****s on the street like hookers
There is nothing charming or innocent about the current environment, comparing the people present to prostitutes.


I tongue kiss her other tongue
During a sexual encounter, I engage in French kissing with her, utilizing my own tongue and exploring her mouth.


Skeet skeet skeet: water gun
During sexual release, I am akin to a water gun, spraying semen.


Oh my God Becky look at her butt
An exclamation of appreciation towards a woman's buttocks, referencing the popular song 'Baby Got Back'.


Tunechi
A nickname or term of endearment for the rapper, Lil Wayne.


Wassap
A casual greeting or inquiry about someone's current state or activities.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: AUBREY GRAHAM, DWAYNE CARTER, ANTHONY RAY, NOAH SHEBIB, TYLER WILLIAMS

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