Real
Drake Feat. Future Lyrics

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People around you should really have nothing to say
Me, I'm just proud of the fact that you've done it your way
And the weekends her, started it right
Even if you only get part of it right
Live for today, plan for tomorrow
Party tonight, party tonight
Dying to meet your girlfriends
That you said you might bring

If they're the ones that tell you that you do the right thing

Houston girls, love the way it goes down
Atlanta girls, love the way it goes down
Vegas girls, love the way it goes down

But I gotta say, oh baby, oh baby, why is this so familiar?
Just met her, already feel like I know the real her
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

They keep telling me don't save you
If I ignore all that advice
Then something isn't right
Then who will I complain to?
But the weekends here started it right
Even if I only get part of it right
Live for today, plan for tomorrow
Party tonight, party tonight
You got your guards up, I do too
There's things we might discover
Cause you got a past and I do too, we're perfect for each other

Houston girls, love the way it goes down
Atlanta girls, love the way it goes down
Vegas girls, love the way it goes down

But I gotta say, oh baby, oh baby, why is this so familiar?
Just met her, already feel like I know the real her
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

'Cause to her I'm just a rapper, and soon she'll have met another
So if tonight's an accident, tomorrow we'll recover
And I know I'm not supposed to judge a book by its cover
I don't wanna be in the blind, but sometimes I Stevie Wonder
About her, and she with it if I'm with it, and I'm with it
I know what makes her smile, but I won't know what makes her different
Or should I just be realistic? Lipstick on the glass
See, I know this ain't your first, but it's better than your last, Tunechi

You musta done this before, this can't be your first time
We musta been here before, it's still fresh on my mind
You got that shit that somebody would look for but won't find
You musta done this before, this can't be your first time

Shower her with dollar tips
Shawty went and bought a whip
Guarantee the city remember your whole name
You throw that hoe a scholarship
All of them ain't all equipped
And this saddens me, I see the pecking order
Quote-unquote "bad bitches" work the whole floor
Those that get laughed at sit off in the corner
Like a lab rat nobody want her
Niggas that are married don't wanna go home
But we look up to them, they wish they were us
They want some new trim
We lust for some trust
Now the both of us are colorblind
'Cause the other side looks greener
Which leaves your turf in a Boise state
Can't see her play or the team, cuz
Everybody has an addiction, mine happens to be you
And those who say they don't
Souls will later on say to them "that ain't true"
All of them will have an opinion
But y'all know what you can do with them
But if you're unsure, I'll take you on tour
To a place you can stick that in
Well, sitting here sad as hell
Listening to Adele, I feel you baby
Someone like you, more like someone unlike you
Or someone that's familiar maybe
And I can tell that she wants a baby
And I can yell "Girl, that shit crazy!"

Oh what the hell? Nope, can't be lazy
Please be careful, bitches got the rabies

Overall Meaning

In Drake and Future's song "Real," the lyrics depict a lifestyle that is often associated with rockstars. The artists boast about their wealth, luxury cars, and the women that come with that lifestyle. The hook repeats the phrase “Who got that drink, hell yeah who got that drink,” indicating the indulgence in excessive partying and drinking. The verses highlight their achievements and success, mentioning their rise to stardom and how they have made their way to the top through hard work and dedication. The artists emphasize their loyalty to each other and their crew, and the fact that they are enjoying the fruits of their labor.

This song could be interpreted in different ways, but one common theme is conspicuous consumption. The artists are flaunting their wealth and success to the point of excess. They are living large, partying hard, and enjoying life without worry. The idea of rockstar life is romanticized and portrayed as a desirable lifestyle.

Another interpretation could be the marginalization of women. The lyrics reference the 25 girls in their section, and the statement “the cars bring the hoes” objectifies women and reduces them to something that can be obtained through material wealth. The song also mentions taking care of strippers and buying them designer purses, perpetuating the idea that women only exist in this world as accessories or rewards for men’s achievements.

Overall, the song “Real” by Drake and Future celebrates the excesses of the lavish lifestyles of the rich and famous, but it also includes elements of toxic masculinity and misogyny.

Line by Line Meaning

It's over 25 girls in my section
I have a large group of women in my area

Lets make a movie tonight, you won't regret it
We should do something exciting tonight that you'll enjoy

Fo real, fo real
For real, absolutely true

You know the money bring the cars, the cars bring the hoes
Having lots of money attracts fancy cars and attractive women

Rockstar life, that's how it goes
Living like a rockstar is just the way things are

Who got that drink, hell yeah who got that drink
Who has the beverages we want

They wanna pop champagne, yeah they wanna drink
They want to celebrate with expensive champagne

They wish they were rockstars like us
Other people want to live like we do

I bet you they wish they could get fly like us
People envy our style and confidence

The same gang of niggas in here with money on us
My group of friends and I are all wealthy

We got them mollies in here, they mix that Xan and that Tuss
We have drugs here and people are mixing them together

Ain’t go to church this Sunday but I had church
I didn't attend a religious service but I found spiritual guidance elsewhere

I paid my tithes with them strippers, bought the bitch a purse
I donated to my community through providing financial support to strippers

I’m on a whole 'nother planet, never on the Earth
My mindset is beyond what most people experience

I brought my whole hood with me and we goin’ berserk
My community is with me and we're causing a scene

Even though I used to act, man, this shit is not a act, nigga
I'm not pretending like I was when I was acting

I have never lied on a track, only facts, nigga
Everything I say in my music is true

A lot of people willin’ to back that, and if you backtrack
Many others can confirm the truth in my words

I spoke about this comin’ to fruition in my raps, nigga
I predicted my success in my music

I’m in that mode, I’m in that zone like when a nigga raw
I'm focused and working hard like when I was first starting out

I’m celebratin’ every day, goddamn it I could be starvin’
I'm taking time to appreciate my success despite the struggles that remain

Let’s have a toast to all my niggas runnin’ up in apartments
Let's toast to my friends who are grinding and doing well despite humble living conditions

We had a good year this year, we made a lot of fortunes
We've had a successful year financially

And we very fortunate
We're lucky to have experienced such success

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Dwayne Michael Carter, Faheem Rasheed Najm

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