Right Above It
Drake f. Lil Wayne Lyrics


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(Kane is in the building n****)

Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top
When only heaven's right above it
We on
'Cause we on
Who else really tryna f*** with Hollywood Cole?
I'm with Marley G, bro
Flying Hollygrove chicks to my Hollywood shows
And I wanna tell you something that you prolly should know
This that Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood flow
And uh, my real friends never hearin' from me
Fake friends write the wrong answers on the mirror for me
That's why I pick and choose, I don't get s*** confused
I got a small circle, I'm not with different crews
We walk the same path, but got on different shoes
Live in the same building, but we got different views
I got a couple cars I never get to use
Don't like my women single, I like my chicks in twos
And these days all the girls is down to roll
I hit the strip club and all them b****es find a pole
Plus I been sippin', so this s*** is movin' kinda slow
Just tell my girl to tell her friend that it's time to go

Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first

Meet me on the fresh train
Yes, I'm in the building, you just on the list of guest names
And all of my riders do not give a f***, X-Games
Guns turn you boys into pussy's, sex change
And I smoke 'til I got chest pains
And you n****s know I rep my gang like Jesse James
Women are possessive, and they wanna possess Wayne
I been fly so long I fell asleep on the f***in' plane
Skinny pants and some Vans
Call me Triple-A, get my advance in advance, amen
As the world spin and dance in my hands
Life is a beach, I'm just playin' in the sand
Uh, wake up and smell the p****
You n****s can't see me, but never overlook me
I'm on the paper trail, it ain't no tellin' where it took me
Yeah, and I ain't a killa, but don't push me

N, now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my bees with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first

Uh, how do he say what's never said?
Beautiful black woman,
I bet that b**** look better red
Limpin' off tour
'cause I made more off my second leg
Ma'f***in' Birdman Junior, eleventh grade
Ball on automatic start
I could hand it to Drake or do a quarterback draw
Wildcat offense, check the paw prints
We in the building, you n****s in apartments
No-now, c'mon, be my blood donor
Flo' so nice, you ain't gotta put a rug on her
Do it big, and let the small fall under that
Damn, where you stumbled at?
From where they make gumbo at
Kane got the f***in' beat jumpin' like a jumping jack
But you know me, I get on this b**** and have a heart attack
Hip-hop, I'm the heart of that, n****, nothin' short of that
President Carter, Young Money democrat

Now tell me how you love me
You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it
We on
It's Young Money, motherf***er
If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
Now somebody show some money in this b****
And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig? (Suwoop!)
I got my gun in my boo purse
And I don't bust back, because I shoot first





(We on)
(Young young mula baby)

Overall Meaning

The song "Right Above It" by Drake featuring Lil Wayne was released in 2010 and is a braggadocious anthem about their success and status in the music industry. The song begins with the line “Kane is in the building” which is a reference to rapper Big Daddy Kane who was known for his lyrical skills and smooth flow. The chorus “Now tell me how you love me, You know you at the top when only heaven's right above it,” is about the duo's success and growing influence in the rap scene. Wayne and Drake talk about their fame, money, and power while also taking shots at their critics and fake friends.


Drake's verse, in particular, is focused on the drama that comes with fame, and the difficulty of knowing who to trust. He mentions his small circle of friends and the importance of picking and choosing who he surrounds himself with. He also talks about his preference for women, stating that he likes them in twos, and his love for strip clubs. Wayne's verse, on the other hand, is more aggressive and confrontational, with references to guns and violence. The chorus is repeated throughout the song as a reminder of their status in the industry, emphasizing that they are on top and others should aspire to be like them.


Line by Line Meaning

Kane is in the building n****
The rapper Kane is present in the building


Now tell me how you love me
How do you feel about me?


You know you at the top
You are aware of your success level


When only heaven's right above it
When there's nothing above your current level of success but heaven


We on
We are currently succeeding


Who else really tryna f*** with Hollywood Cole?
Who else is trying to compete with the rapper Hollywood Cole?


I'm with Marley G, bro
I'm with my friend Marley G


Flying Hollygrove chicks to my Hollywood shows
I'm bringing girls from Hollygrove to the shows I perform at in Hollywood


And I wanna tell you something that you prolly should know
I have some important information to share with you


This that Slumdog Millionaire Bollywood flow
My rap style is inspired by the movie Slumdog Millionaire, with a Bollywood influence


And uh, my real friends never hearin' from me
My true friends don't get ignored by me


Fake friends write the wrong answers on the mirror for me
False friends write incorrect responses on mirrors for me


That's why I pick and choose, I don't get s*** confused
I'm selective with the friends I keep, so I don't get mixed up with the wrong crowd


I got a small circle, I'm not with different crews
I have a close-knit group of friends and I don't associate with multiple groups


We walk the same path, but got on different shoes
We're all on the same journey, but we have different approaches


Live in the same building, but we got different views
We may live in the same space, but we have different perspectives


I got a couple cars I never get to use
I have a few extra vehicles that I don't have a chance to drive


Don't like my women single, I like my chicks in twos
I don't like dating one woman at a time; I prefer two at once


And these days all the girls is down to roll
Currently, all of the girls are looking for a good time


I hit the strip club and all them b****es find a pole
When I go to the strip club, all of the dancers flock to me


Plus I been sippin', so this s*** is movin' kinda slow
I've been drinking, so things are moving slower than usual


Just tell my girl to tell her friend that it's time to go
Ask my girl to tell her friend that we're leaving


It's Young Money, motherf***er
The record label is Young Money


If you ain't runnin' wit' it, run from it, motherf***er, all right
If you're not on board with us, you should leave


Now somebody show some money in this b****
I need to see cash in this place


And I got my B's with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig?
I have my friends with me, represented by the letter B, like honey in a hive


I got my gun in my boo purse
My gun is in my girlfriend's purse


And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
I don't wait for the other person to start attacking; I shoot preemptively


Meet me on the fresh train
Meet me at the new location


Yes, I'm in the building, you just on the list of guest names
I'm already inside the building, while you're still waiting in line to get in


And all of my riders do not give a f***, X-Games
My crew is fearless and adventurous, like the X-Games athletes


Guns turn you boys into pussy's, sex change
Using a gun can make weak men seem even weaker, like they've changed genders


And I smoke 'til I got chest pains
I smoke cigarettes until it hurts my chest


And you n****s know I rep my gang like Jesse James
Everyone knows I represent my gang with the same intensity as the infamous criminal Jesse James


Women are possessive, and they wanna possess Wayne
Women often want to be in a relationship with me, Lil Wayne


I been fly so long I fell asleep on the f***in' plane
I've been traveling on planes for so long that I can even sleep mid-flight


Skinny pants and some Vans
I wear tight jeans and Vans shoes


Call me Triple-A, get my advance in advance, amen
Like AAA, the insurance company, I get paid in advance


As the world spin and dance in my hands
I feel like I control the world


Life is a beach, I'm just playin' in the sand
Life is carefree, and I'm just living it up


Wake up and smell the p****
Pay attention to the world around you


You n****s can't see me, but never overlook me
I'm often underestimated, but I'm always a force to be reckoned with


I'm on the paper trail, it ain't no tellin' where it took me
I'm on a mission for money, and I don't know where it will lead me


Yeah, and I ain't a killa, but don't push me
I'm not a violent person, but I have limits


Now somebody show some money in this b****
I need to see cash in this place


And I got my bees with me like some honey in this b****, ya dig? (Suwoop!)
I have my friends with me, represented by the letter B, like honey in a hive


I got my gun in my boo purse
My gun is in my girlfriend's purse


And I don't bust back, because I shoot first
I don't wait for the other person to start attacking; I shoot preemptively


Uh, how do he say what's never said?
How does he speak the unspeakable?


Beautiful black woman,
African American women are beautiful


I bet that b**** look better red
I think that woman would look good in red


Limpin' off tour
I'm exhausted after completing a tour


'cause I made more off my second leg
I made a significant amount of money during the second part of my tour


Ma'f***in' Birdman Junior, eleventh grade
I am Birdman Junior, in 11th grade


Ball on automatic start
Success comes naturally to me


I could hand it to Drake or do a quarterback draw
I can pass the ball to Drake or run with it like a quarterback


Wildcat offense, check the paw prints
I play aggressively, like a wildcat


We in the building, you n****s in apartments
We're more successful than you, and it shows


No-now, c'mon, be my blood donor
Come hang out with me


Flo' so nice, you ain't gotta put a rug on her
My floor is so clean that there's no need for a rug


Do it big, and let the small fall under that
Go big or go home


Damn, where you stumbled at?
What went wrong?


From where they make gumbo at
From the southern United States


Kane got the f***in' beat jumpin' like a jumping jack
The rapper Kane's beat is contagious and makes everyone dance


But you know me, I get on this b**** and have a heart attack
I get so excited about rap that it makes me feel like I'm having a heart attack


Hip-hop, I'm the heart of that, n****, nothin' short of that
I am the center of hip-hop music, nothing less than that


President Carter, Young Money democrat
I am like President Carter, a democrat from the Young Money record label




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWAYNE CARTER, AUBREY GRAHAM, DANIEL JOHNSON

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@knowgeddy

You know Wayne's verse is a classic when you don't listen for 8 years and still remember the words 😆

@thelegacyofgaming2928

Big facts

@tylergerald6285

Bro I sat here and said every single word correctly like it's my job

@celticbarry9877

If you listen well you will notice this song is actually a completely Wayne song, Drake just re-rapped Lil Wayne's first part. "Marley G" - Lil Wayne's friend. "Hollygrove" - Where Lil Wayne came from, "I been sippin" - Lean, what Lil Wayne drank for years Drake has never.


Lil Wayne used to make songs and then he'd get Drake to copy his parts as he knew Drake could rap and sing and was going to be a star but couldn't make his own stuff yet.

@cierriazeller6958

Thats impressive.

@youngchristian4540

Jared Silverstein all his music for me

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@neutravj4839

This song is legendary, so many memories when I listen to this song now. Crazy how time flies by, these times were so much more simple and different than these days, man I miss being young 😔

@josephbriffa120

Cringe.

@neutravj4839

@Joseph Briffa bro this songs been out longer than you’ve been alive my guy you wouldn’t understand

@josephbriffa120

@Neutrav J I was born in 1993. Cringe.

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