the motto
Drake (ft. Lil Wayne) Lyrics


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I'm the fuckin' man, you don't get it do ya?
Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
Go uptown, New York City bitch
Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
Clubbing hard, fuckin' women ain't much to do
Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
Still getting brain from a thang, ain't shit changed
How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
Twenty five sittin' on twenty-five mil uhh
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, pass it like a relay”
YMCMB you niggas 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 fuckin' 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 bitches wanna chill
I mean maybe she won't
Then again maybe she will
I can almost guarantee she know the deal
Real nigga wassap

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

One, time fuck one time
I'm calling niggas out like the umpire
Seven, grams in the blunt
Almost drowned in her pussy so I swam to her butt
It's Eastside, we in this bitch
Wish a nigga would like a tree in this bitch
And if a leaf fall put some weed in that bitch
That's my MO add a B to that shit
I'm fucked up, torn down
I'm twisted: door knob
Talk stupid, off with your head!
Nigga 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 shit sweet niggas 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 nigga YOLO
We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
Every day, every day, fuck what anybody say
Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Real nigga wassup?

Wassap wassap
Real nigga wassup
Real nigga wassup

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





Wassap, wassap

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake (ft. Lil Wayne)'s song The Motto convey a clear message of dominance, confidence and hedonism. Drake asserts himself as an alpha male, bragging about his wealth, sexual conquests and party lifestyle. The hook, “you only live once, that’s the motto, n***a YOLO,” is a popular phrase that means to live life to the fullest and take risks because you only have one life to live. This line has been interpreted by some as a call to embrace reckless behavior, which has sparked controversy. The use of profanity and sexually suggestive language is also prominent throughout the song.


One interesting fact about The Motto is that it was a popular anthem for party-goers and social media users when it was released in 2011. The phrase “YOLO” became so popular that it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2012. Another interesting fact is that the song was produced by T-Minus, who also produced Drake’s hits “Make Me Proud” and “HYFR”. The Motto was included on Drake’s second studio album, Take Care, which won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album in 2013. The song also features Lil Wayne, who co-founded Young Money Entertainment, the record label that Drake is signed to.


The music video for The Motto was shot in the Bay Area and features footage of Drake and his entourage driving around in a convertible, partying, and hanging out with fans. It also pays tribute to Mac Dre, a Bay Area rapper who died in 2004, by featuring images of him and referencing his music. The influence of the Bay Area can be heard in the song’s beat, which features a prominent bassline and synthesizer melody that are characteristic of West Coast hip hop.


Chords: unknown


Line by Line Meaning

I'm the fuckin' man, you don't get it do ya?
I am superior, do not understand my status?


Type of money everybody acting like they knew ya
Money is power and everyone is acting like they are familiar with me.


Go uptown, New York City bitch
Let's go to the upper part of New York City.


Some Spanish girls love me like I'm Aventura
Some Hispanic women adore me like Aventura.


Tell Uncle Luke I'm out in Miami too
Inform Uncle Luke that I am also in Miami.


Clubbing hard, fuckin' women ain't much to do
Engaging in nightlife and promiscuity is pretty mundane.


Wrist bling, got a condo up in Biscayne
Wearing an expensive watch and owning a condo in Biscayne.


Still getting brain from a thang, ain't shit changed
Still receiving oral sex from a woman, nothing has changed.


How you feel? How you feel? How you feel?
How do you feel about the current situation?


Twenty-five sittin' on twenty-five mil uhh
Sitting on twenty-five million dollars at age 25.


I'm in the building and I'm feeling myself
I am inside the building and experiencing an inflated sense of self-confidence.


Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'mma do it for the Bay, okay
Mac Dre, rest in peace. I will represent the Bay to the fullest.


Getting paid well, holler whenever that stop
Making good money but unsure of when the income stream will cease.


My team good, we don't really need a mascot
My group is strong enough and doesn't require a symbolic figurehead to represent us.


Tell Tune 'light one, pass it like a relay'
Instruct Tune to light a joint and pass it around like in a relay race.


YMCMB you niggas more YMCA
The entire YMCMB crew is comparable to a YMCA group.


Me, Freddie, Marley Marl at the cribbo
I, Freddie and Marley Marl are currently at the crib.


Shout goes out to Niko, J and Chubbs, shout to Gibbo
Greeting to Niko, J, Chubbs, and Gibbo.


We got Santa Margarita by the liter
We have liters of Santa Margarita, a brand of tequila.


She know even if I'm fuckin' with her, I don't really need her
She knows that I am only sleeping with her and do not require her in my life.


Ahhh, That's how you feel man?
Is that genuinely how you perceive the situation?


'Cause the pimpin' ice cold, all these bitches wanna chill
My pimping is rigid, but women still desire to be with me.


I mean maybe she won't, then again maybe she will
There is a possibility that she may refuse, but there is also a possibility that she may consent.


I can almost guarantee she know the deal
I am confident that she understands the terms of our agreement.


Real nigga wassap
What's up with a genuine person?


Now she want a photo, ya. You already know though
She wants a picture, but this is to be expected.


You only live once, that's the motto nigga YOLO
You have only one life to live, hence the catchphrase 'You only live once.'


We 'bout it every day, every day, every day
We live every day to the fullest.


Like we sittin' on the bench, nigga we don't really play
We observe the scene like we're sitting on a bench, we do not actually participate.


Every day, every day, fuck what anybody say
Disregard what others have to say, live your life to the fullest every day.


Can't see 'em 'cause the money in the way
Unable to see the haters because of the wealth in the way of their vision.


Real nigga wassup?
What's up with a genuine person?


One time fuck one time
Engage in intimacy with a woman only once.


I'm calling niggas out like the umpire
I am verbally challenging my opponents, much like an umpire in baseball.


Seven grams in the blunt
Seven grams of marijuana rolled in a cigar wrapper.


Almost drowned in her pussy so I swam to her butt
Oral sex was so intense that I had trouble breathing, and 'swam' to another area for air.


It's Eastside, we in this bitch
Eastside is present and dominating this situation.


Wish a nigga would like a tree in this bitch
Challenging others to take action or make a move.


And if a leaf fall put some weed in that bitch
Utilize any opportunity to smoke marijuana.


That's my MO, add a B to that shit
That's my strategy, add a B (for business or profit) to anything I do.


I'm fucked up, torn down
I am highly intoxicated and emotionally unstable.


I'm twisted: doorknob
I am highly intoxicated and confused, like a doorknob turning in all directions.


Talk stupid, off with your head!
Any foolish talk will result in severe punishment or consequences.


Nigga money talks and Mr. Ed, Ya
Money speaks volumes, just like Mr. Ed, the talking horse in the TV show.


I'm so Young Money, got a drum on the gun
Proud to be a part of the Young Money crew, carrying a firearm with a drum magazine for ammunition.


Energizer bunny
Having an endless supply of energy, like the Energizer Bunny of TV commercial fame.


Funny how honey ain't sweet like sugar
Realizing that women are not always pleasant or generous, despite society's portrayal of them as such.


Ain't shit sweet, niggas on the street like hookers
Life is not easy, especially for those on the street who are constantly hustling, like prostitutes.


I tongue kiss her other tongue
Engaging in French kissing, using the tongue to explore the partner's mouth.


Skeet skeet skeet: water gun
Ejaculating semen during sexual activity, resembling the sound of a water gun being fired.


Oh my God, Becky, look at her butt
Impressed by a woman's buttocks, exclaiming 'Oh my God' and referring to her as 'Becky.'


Wassup, wassup. Real nigga wassup!
What's up, what's up. What's up with a genuine person?




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

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