Ransom
Drake ft. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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Yea
It's drizzy baby
You already know what it is
It's the first time I'm high
It's the first time I smoked in like 3 months
I'm sorry momma I had to do it to 'em
Forty I see you
Oh I see you homie
I stay late tonight right
You know what happen when I stay late, heh
Yea
Boy wonder
I swear its like this every single time
Toronto I got you
I got us
Yea

I'm a hard guy to get along wit
Get on a song wit
Where shit be going right
Well I just flip it to the wrong shit
The team that I belong to
Tha artists I put on wit
Don't ever ask for nothin cause them niggaz got they own shit
Me 'n Weezy like a mouthful of hot peppers
Black Ferrari with the red seats
I call it playin checkers
I'm never doing verses
I'm forever giving lectures
If you're tryna meet with money
I'd be happy to connect ya
Life is, better than its ever been
Scheduling million dollar meetings with the president
Someone cut the lights on
Where is Thomas Edison
Got a new condo watch me as I settle in
I deserve a MTV show for me and my people
And if you tryna zone I got a whole swisha sweet full
Rappers are liars and they women are deceitful
Adding till they subtract me I never be a equal
Last place Drizzy is the nigga in the lead now
Weezy told me just write every single thing you need down
Then he got it for me and I'm happy as can be now
Bout to start ballin' like I'm coming off ofa rebound
Yea
And I should have the most bragging rights
Because a nigga spit crack, bag it tight
Hate when rappers say they tryna get they swagger right
Cause I done came wit mo' fire than a dragon fight
Fuck you pussy ass hater you should do you
You ain't heard of me then you should go and get a Blue's Clue
Oops I mean a red clue
Wayne's here, su WOO
Bet he felt that like the end of a pool cue
But I ain't banging I ain't waving no flag
I'm ATF but they ain't seein no badge
Its heartbreak Drake I hate to see 'em so sad
I could son you, see a little me in yo' dad
I'm the same yellow boy that used to play up on degrassi
Can pocket twenty thousand to be anywhere they ask me
Cash like Johnny, Banks like Ashley
Burning like a Camel Light
Stupid hoe ash me
But don't ask me shit about me
And kno the game really ain't shit without me
She might have to pay me but I dick her down free
Wanna know if its the truth then pull the zipper down and see

' no homo though

Yea
Ummm
I'm goin then
Drizzy I got us
This is my promise
Ima bring that barrel to them bitches
Eye liners and what I make up will fuck up your skin
I pick the buck up and buck buck and buck buck again
I will butt fuck your friend then suck up her twin
I put the buck up to him then buck buck and buck buck and buck buck again
Suck nut you duck fuck your unlovin kin
Now don't rub it in
Like Lubriderm on a new tattoo I had to
Kick my princess up out my castle dad who
Never had that dude
Always had a black tool
Even when I was at school 'cause bullies aren't bulletproof
Red scarf hoodie too
Probably ain't as hood as you
Stupid motherfucker the only thing in the hood is you
I do everything good as you no I do everything better
I get paid for every letter ABC etcetera
Fetch a bone, like a dog motherfucker
I am goin for you neck in a sec intercept
And my exit comin up yup
Ya I am headed for the buck like
Buck buck again might fly to LA and just fuck Karrine
Nah fuck Karrine lets get bucks again
And fuckin spend them bucks and then just fuck Karrine
If I told you ima do it I did it
Got my city on my fitted
Bout to pop a lets get it
Lets get it motherfucker what you waitin on
It is about a minute past piss and I'm bout to get shitted
I'm wit it if money is the it you want me with
And ill probably just spit on the chick you won't be with
And I hate a bony bitch only like em only thick
And I own hiphop if you don't spit I'm gon evict
And I just sold a lot of property to a buyer
And I think his name was kinda like drake drizzy rogers or
Drizzy drake rogers I'm too busy to play father
And when it comes to the game I'm to willing to play harder
So harder I go there he go
They chant mvp when I shoot a free-throw, CEO
Jazz what it do
The haters on their face and then their ass is a shoe
Faster than you
Badder than you
Radder than you, etcetera
I told you I get paid by the letter like
ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY
ZZ top, yes he rock
And me and drizzy both wrote on detox
That was just a foot note
How long can he could go
Wonderin when he stop'
Bitch when the beat stop
So ima keep rockin
Till the sheet rock bend
In the heat I singe
Burnt skin




THE END
Young mula baby, un huh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake ft. Lil Wayne’s song “Ransom” portray the rappers’ confidence, as they use braggadocio and wordplay to assert their dominance in the music industry. Drake opens the song with his first high and first time smoking in three months, addressing his mother with an apology. He then proceeds to name-drop and thank his friend and producer, “Forty.” The first verse is all about Drake asserting his character and role in the rap game, citing his talents and achievements as reasons why he deserves a show for him and his people.


Lil Wayne’s verse begins with him boasting about his ability to effortlessly switch between different kinds of rap songs, acknowledging his versatility in the rap sphere. He adds that he puts on artists and never asks for anything from them because they have their own skills and talents. Wayne uses a hot pepper metaphor to describe him and Drake together and sports a black Ferrari with red seats as a sign of his success. He also touches on his contentious relationship with another rapper, Karrine, implying that he would rather get with another girl and spend money instead. Throughout the song, there is a sense of competition and confidence that permeates the verses.


Line by Line Meaning

Yea
Beginning of the song.


It's drizzy baby
Drake introduced himself.


You already know what it is
Drake feels that he needs no introduction.


It's the first time I'm high
The first time he is high.


It's the first time I smoked in like 3 months
He smoked for the first time in 3 months.


I'm sorry momma I had to do it to 'em
Drake apologizes to his mom for smoking despite being aware that she does not approve of it.


Forty I see you
Drake gives a shoutout to his friend 'Forty.'


Oh I see you homie
Acknowledgment of his friend's presence.


I stay late tonight right
Drake will stay up late tonight.


You know what happen when I stay late, heh
When Drake stays up late, he often ends up being productive.


Boy wonder
This is a shoutout to the producer of the song, Boy Wonder.


I swear its like this every single time
Drake feels that every time he works with Boy Wonder, magic happens.


Toronto I got you
Drake feels responsible for representing Toronto.


I got us
Drake means he represents for the entire city.


I'm a hard guy to get along wit
Drake believes he is hard to work with.


Get on a song wit
Drake is referring to collaborating on a song.


Where shit be going right
When things are going well and as expected.


Well I just flip it to the wrong shit
Drake tends to revert to doing the wrong thing even when things are going well.


The team that I belong to
Drake references the team that he works with or is affiliated with.


Tha artists I put on wit
Drake gives credit to artists he has worked with.


Don't ever ask for nothin cause them niggaz got they own shit
Drake tells his peers not to ask for any assistance since they already have the resources they need.


Me 'n Weezy like a mouthful of hot peppers
Drake compares his duo with Weezy to a mouth full of hot peppers, meaning they make fire music together.


Black Ferrari with the red seats
Drake owns a black Ferrari with red seats.


I call it playin checkers
Drake is comparing driving his Ferrari to playing a game of checkers.


I'm never doing verses
He doesn’t do verses, Drake only does lectures/profound statements.


I'm forever giving lectures
Drake says he always delivers deep messages.


If you're tryna meet with money
If someone is looking to meet with Drake about money.


I'd be happy to connect ya
Drake is willing to help someone meet with someone relevant to making money.


Life is, better than its ever been
Drake feels like life is the best it’s ever been.


Scheduling million dollar meetings with the president
Drake is scheduling meetings with high-figure generating individuals.


Someone cut the lights on
A line for emphasis. Lights refer to fame or success.


Where is Thomas Edison
Asking where the person who may 'cut the lights on' like Thomas Edison is.


Got a new condo watch me as I settle in
Drake bought a new condo and showing it off.


I deserve a MTV show for me and my people
Drake thinks he should have an MTV show for him and his group of friends.


And if you tryna zone I got a whole swisha sweet full
If you looking to smoke, Drake has a lot.


Rappers are liars and they women are deceitful
Drake thinks that rappers and their women are often liars.


Adding till they subtract me I never be a equal
Diss to rappers for trying to compare themselves with Drake even though they are not on the same level.


Last place Drizzy is the nigga in the lead now
Drake has come from humble beginnings to become the leader in the rap game.


Weezy told me just write every single thing you need down
Lil Wayne advised Drake to write all he needs down, so he can get everything.


Then he got it for me and I'm happy as can be now
Lil Wayne got for him what he needed and Drake is happy about it.


Bout to start ballin' like I'm coming off ofa rebound
Drake is saying he is coming back strong after taking a break.


And I should have the most bragging rights
Drake feels he should be allowed to brag the most.


Because a nigga spit crack, bag it tight
Drake is saying he raps very well.


Hate when rappers say they tryna get they swagger right
He dislikes when other rappers say they are trying to fix their image.


Cause I done came wit mo' fire than a dragon fight
Drake compares his music to that of dragon fights which are usually depicted as fierce and fiery.


Fuck you pussy ass hater you should do you
Drake is dismissing haters.


You ain't heard of me then you should go and get a Blue's Clue
He is saying that if you don't know him, then you need to catch up.


Oops I mean a red clue
A play on the children's show Blue’s Clues.


Wayne's here, su WOO
Lil Wayne is present.


Bet he felt that like the end of a pool cue
A line for emphasis.


But I ain't banging I ain't waving no flag
Drake doesn’t represent any gangs.


I'm ATF but they ain't seein no badge
Drake feels like he has law enforcement-level control over the rap game but isn't showing it off.


Its heartbreak Drake I hate to see 'em so sad
Drake says that the music he is making is meant to touch people’s emotions.


I could son you, see a little me in yo' dad
Drake is saying he could easily take over and be just like this person’s father.


I'm the same yellow boy that used to play up on degrassi
Drake reminds people that he started his career on 'Degrassi'. “Yellow” refers to his mixed-race heritage.


Can pocket twenty thousand to be anywhere they ask me
Drake is saying he gets paid a lot of money to show up anywhere.


Cash like Johnny, Banks like Ashley
Drake has cash like Johnny (Johnny Cash) & Banks like Ashley (Ashley Banks from Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) - he has a lot of money.


Burning like a Camel Light
Drake is burning weed.


Stupid hoe ash me
He is not exactly sure what he means by this line. Maybe sexually explicit.


But don't ask me shit about me
People shouldnt ask Drake anything about himself because he won't answer.


And kno the game really ain't shit without me
Drake believes that the rap game needs him.


She might have to pay me but I dick her down free
This could be referring to sex work - she may pay him and he will still have sex with her.


Wanna know if its the truth then pull the zipper down and see
He is saying that action speaks louder than words.


' no homo though Ummm I'm goin then Drizzy I got us This is my promise Ima bring that barrel to them bitches Eye liners and what I make up will fuck up your skin I pick the buck up and buck buck and buck buck again I will butt fuck your friend then suck up her twin I put the buck up to him then buck buck and buck buck and buck buck again Suck nut you duck fuck your unlovin kin Now don't rub it in Like Lubriderm on a new tattoo I had to Kick my princess up out my castle dad who Never had that dude Always had a black tool Even when I was at school 'cause bullies aren't bulletproof Red scarf hoodie too Probably ain't as hood as you Stupid motherfucker the only thing in the hood is you I do everything good as you no I do everything better I get paid for every letter ABC etcetera Fetch a bone, like a dog motherfucker I am goin for you neck in a sec intercept And my exit comin up yup Ya I am headed for the buck like Buck buck again might fly to LA and just fuck Karrine Nah fuck Karrine lets get bucks again And fuckin spend them bucks and then just fuck Karrine If I told you ima do it I did it Got my city on my fitted Bout to pop a lets get it Lets get it motherfucker what you waitin on It is about a minute past piss and I'm bout to get shitted I'm wit it if money is the it you want me with And ill probably just spit on the chick you won't be with And I hate a bony bitch only like em only thick And I own hiphop if you don't spit I'm gon evict And I just sold a lot of property to a buyer And I think his name was kinda like drake drizzy rogers or Drizzy drake rogers I'm too busy to play father And when it comes to the game I'm to willing to play harder So harder I go there he go They chant mvp when I shoot a free-throw, CEO Jazz what it do The haters on their face and then their ass is a shoe Faster than you Badder than you Radder than you, etcetera I told you I get paid by the letter like ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXY ZZ top, yes he rock And me and drizzy both wrote on detox That was just a foot note How long can he could go Wonderin when he stop Bitch when the beat stop So ima keep rockin Till the sheet rock bend In the heat I singe Burnt skin THE END Young mula baby, un huh
These lines are sexually explicit or aggressive.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OMAR ESPINOSA, MAX GREEN, BRIAN MONEY, ROBERT ORTIZ, RONNIE RADKE

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@tafadzwamasinire4804

2024 how many still listen to this masterpiece

@nazinas21

Eyyyy on my way to work

@FitByAaron

Facts

@SONJA_TDF

We out here

@darianbrame9837

U know what happens when I stay late

@dippedxinxswag

GOAT shit

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@JoelRodriguez-xb3gy

I wonder if Drake’s mom forgave him for having to do it to em.

@Kinhscobe1293

Lmfaooooo

@The_Biz_Show

Pretty sure he was apologizing for smoking and being high for the first time in like a year

@adaiahbarber2801

Lmao😂😂😂

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