The Language
Drake (ft. Birdman) Lyrics

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I don't know why they been lying but yo shit is not that inspiring
Bank account statements just look like I'm ready for early retirement
Fuck any nigga that's talkin' that shit just to get a reaction
Fuck going platinum, I looked at my wrist and it's already platinum
I am the kid with the motor mouth
I am the one that you should worry about
I don't know who you're referring to, who is this nigga you heard about?
Someone just talking that bullshit, someone just gave you the run-around

Niggas downplaying the money but that's what you do when the money down
I don't waste time putting money down
I just go straight to who got it and buy it in cash
Pussy so good that you gotta come see me on tour and you gotta fly in first class
This has been years in the making, it's all for the city
You know I come right every summer, Cash Money Records forever
I'm always big timing, bitch, I came up right under Stunna, you know it

Jealousy in the air tonight, I could tell
I will never understand that but oh well
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"
Okay, now you're talking my language, now you're talking my language
Now you're talking my language, now you're talking my language
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"

I'm about to roll one and light it and fuck it man, no one's invited
I got to kill off the weak shit that's got all you niggas excited
I can't even listen, you whylin', I'd much rather sit here in silence
I send all my money to banks in the islands and eat with Italians, I do
People are funny you don't even know about the shit that I been through
I just want some head in a comfortable bed, it could all be so simple
Talking that shit with your back to me, just know it always get back to me
Come get your girl, she been here for three days and she way too attached to me
Hate when they get too attached to me
I got to get on the bus and get back on the road
Get what I can out the country and then I just get on the jet and go back to the cold
Can't even drive with the top off
Been workin' so hard on the album I missed the whole summer
I just might bring in some girls from Miami
To heat up the city and that's word to Stunna, you know it

Jealousy in the air tonight, I could tell
I will never understand that but oh well
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"
Okay, now you're talking my language now you're talking my language
Now you're talking my language, now you're talking my language
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"

Famous and gangstas
You understand me?
Showtime, headlines
Big time, sunshine, tote nines
Bust mines, flatline, hard grind
High life, stay fly it's jet time
Stunt nigga, every time you see a nigga
Stunt nigga, every time you see a nigga
Stunt nigga, swag on head to feet nigga

Stunt nigga,
I might just bring in some girls from Miami to heat up the city and that's word to Stunna you know it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake's "The Language" are a declaration of his success and dominance in the rap industry. He scoffs at those who are lying about their abilities and emphasizes his financial success with the line, "Bank account statements just look like I'm ready for early retirement." He also makes it clear that he doesn't waste time with those who talk nonsense to get a reaction, saying, "Fuck any nigga that's talkin' that shit just to get a reaction."

Drake also emphasizes his sexual prowess, singing that his partner's "Pussy so good that you gotta come see me on tour and you gotta fly in first class." The refrain "Now you're talking my language" is a reference to a mood change brought on by a mutual understanding between himself and his partner. He also references Cash Money Records, the label under which he and Birdman released the song. The lyrics effectively demonstrate how Drake has risen to the top, both personally and professionally.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why they been lying but yo shit is not that inspiring
I don't understand why people are spreading false information because, in reality, your work isn't that impressive.

Bank account statements just look like I'm ready for early retirement
My bank account is so large that it looks like I'm prepared to retire at a young age.

Fuck any nigga that's talkin' that shit just to get a reaction
I have no respect for individuals that speak disrespectfully solely for attention.

Fuck going platinum, I looked at my wrist and it's already platinum
The achievement of going platinum in the music industry is not something I need to strive for; my wrist is already adorned with platinum jewelry.

I am the kid with the motor mouth
I'm a young and outspoken individual.

I am the one that you should worry about
People should be concerned about me and what I'm capable of.

I don't know who you're referring to, who is this nigga you heard about?
I have no idea who you're talking about, and who is this person you heard gossip about?

Someone just talking that bullshit, someone just gave you the run-around
People are spreading lies and giving you false information.

Niggas downplaying the money but that's what you do when the money down
People tend to downplay their wealth and possessions when they're not as financially secure.

I don't waste time putting money down
I don't bother with down payments, I prefer to pay for things in full and with cash.

I just go straight to who got it and buy it in cash
If I want to buy something, I go directly to the source and buy it right away with cash.

Pussy so good that you gotta come see me on tour and you gotta fly in first class
My romantic partner is so exceptional that people come see me on tour and fly in first class just for an opportunity to be with me.

This has been years in the making, it's all for the city
My rise to fame has taken years, and it's all been for the benefit and pride of my city.

You know I come right every summer, Cash Money Records forever
I make a point to come back to my city every summer, and my loyalty to Cash Money Records will never falter.

I'm always big timing, bitch, I came up right under Stunna, you know it
I'm always boasting and flexing; I gained my success with the guidance of Birdman, and everyone knows it.

Jealousy in the air tonight, I could tell
There's a lot of envy and resentment happening right now, I can sense it.

I will never understand that but oh well
I will never comprehend why people feel the need to be jealous of me, but I'm at peace with it.

Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
I'm ready for anything and everything, but I'm not sure if you are.

She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"
My romantic partner and I have a very simple relationship, which consists mainly of smoking and sexual activity.

Okay, now you're talking my language, now you're talking my language
We're finally on the same page, and you're speaking the language that I understand.

Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
I'm prepared for anything that comes my way, but I'm not sure if you are.

She just want to smoke and fuck, I said "Girl, that's all that we do"
My romantic partner and I are content with just smoking and engaging in sexual activities.

I'm about to roll one and light it and fuck it man, no one's invited
I'm going to smoke some weed alone and have sex, I don't need anyone else around for it.

I got to kill off the weak shit that's got all you niggas excited
I need to eliminate the garbage trends that have everyone so hyped up.

I can't even listen, you whylin', I'd much rather sit here in silence
I can't stand listening to you when you get so worked up, I prefer silence.

I send all my money to banks in the islands and eat with Italians, I do
I store my money in offshore accounts and enjoy dining with Italians.

People are funny you don't even know about the shit that I been through
It's amusing how people don't have any idea about the things I've experienced.

I just want some head in a comfortable bed, it could all be so simple
All I really want is a blowjob in a cozy bed, it's not that complicated.

Talking that shit with your back to me, just know it always get back to me
Spreading rumors and talking behind my back is never a good idea because it always ends up getting back to me.

Come get your girl, she been here for three days and she way too attached to me
Your girlfriend has been here for a few days, and she's becoming too emotionally invested in me.

Hate when they get too attached to me
I don't like it when people become too clingy and obsessed with me.

I got to get on the bus and get back on the road
I have to catch a bus and continue tour travels.

Get what I can out the country and then I just get on the jet and go back to the cold
I'll get as much enjoyment as I can in this country, then I'll return home on my private jet to colder weather.

Can't even drive with the top off
I can't even drive my luxury car with the convertible roof down.

Been workin' so hard on the album I missed the whole summer
I've been putting in so much effort on my album that I missed an entire season of summertime fun.

I just might bring in some girls from Miami, to heat up the city and that's word to Stunna, you know it
I'm considering bringing in some attractive women from Miami to liven things up here in the city, and that's a promise to Birdman, you're aware of it.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, ANTHONY PALMAN, NOEL FISHER, ANDERSON HERNANDEZ, AUBREY GRAHAM, BRYAN WILLIAMS, ALLEN RITTER

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