Closer
Drake feat. Andreena Mill Lyrics


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Yeah I remember me and, me and D used to talk about this kind of stuff all the time
Like what it's gonna be like when you get closer to your dreams
I didn't know much then but, probably tell you a lil' somethin' now

Mr. Big Dreams no tolerance
Cut you at the house and haven't hollered since
Get bored quickly
He stay grown
So the p-a-tron had to get poured quickly
Ex girl strippin'
I can't stop her
New girl trippin' but I can't drop her
'Cause I need somethin' to balance out the fact
That it's hard to find a woman when you' talented and black
When you hollerin' at labels
And they silencing you back
'Cause you fail to thoroughly discuss some violence in ya track
Well
Gunshot for the young yacht owner
See there's everybody else then there's one top loner
First place is often the worst place
But fuck it I love it here I call it my birthplace
Whenever I walk in they makin' the worst face
Surrounded by Filipinos I think of the worst case
Watch blue and green diamonds I call it the Earth face
I'm gettin' ya cake I tell you how ya dessert taste
I get a dessert plate
Y'all eat pedigree as ya meal
I've been Urkel for some years it's better bein' Jaleel
Though I rock lean snap it's better bein' this real
It's better drivin' a car with the letter B in the wheel
Seat back
Light sayin' tank on E
I got the drank on me
You better bank on me
To be the one and only nigga that you ain't gon' see
In the club with a model spillin' drinks on me
Nah
Gimme 20 in the tank on 3
I'm in the Range bumpin' Keyshia Cole
Singin' off-key like
I'mma spare y'all
Why you wanna judge me
I don't ever compare y'all
The city is mine
I know it because I'm there y'all
It ain't even started I'm really tryna prepare y'all
Spring '07 second quarter I'm droppin'
With or without a label man I'm committed to poppin'
And take over the summer
Tour to tour hoppin'
I'mma meet a lot of women I'mma do a lot of shoppin'
Really no other option
Spend a lot of money just to make it back
Anybody I dissed in a song I don't take it back
Same rappers that's all in ya face sayin' Drake is wack
Are checkin' my availability just to make a track
I promise mama
I'mma do it cause I know I put you through it (I know I put you through it baby)
And I just want you to sit around with ya friends at a dinner table
And say "My baby's famous and I know it" (Yeah)
And it wasn't nothin' to it
I've drawn it and drew it 'til the pen was out of fluid
The ballpoint run out
Then all joints come out classic
Rappers are fake we can all point one out

Yeah
I'd like to introduce you to the first lady of the ATF (Uhh)
Miss Andreena Mill

Closer to my dreams I'm gettin' higher
Yeah I feel it in my sleep
I said I'm gettin' higher
Yeah
And closer to my dreams
Whoa
Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
Closer to my dreams

Look
I took a plane to Hawaii with D
And we was trippin' off of the speed at which life progressed
From meetin' Trey in Atlanta to doin' a cameo in his video
Which made everything right with X (Songz)
I got too many records and not enough shows
Far too many rappers and not enough
Well
You can fill the blank in
They tryna be the best
Just tryna place in the rankin'
Day care play pen drop out
To grade ten drop out
To summer '05 with the grey Benz drop out
Charcoal Charger
Racin' through back streets
On my Craig David shit the Artful Dodger
Shola Ama
I told her I'mma
'Bout to get my run on so hold the commas
Times've changed now I'm older mama
And these niggas ain't solid they fold in drama
And that's the realest shit I ever wrote
A compilation of mental thoughts that I never note
And "Hi, haters
I'm back off of hiatus
How ya album doin'?
I'm gettin' cake off of my latest"
Anticipated like the iPhone
Respected in any city that I roam
Summertime
Wintertime
Dinnertime
Anytime
Bet I am the nigga in my town when I arrive
Home

Yeah one more time 'fore we turn the lights out ladies and gentleman
(Sing it to' em 'Dreena) lights 'bout to go down, curtains 'bout to close but
I want y'all to enjoy yourself on the way out, yeah man
(Yeah man)

Closer to my dreams I'm gettin' higher
Yeah I feel it in my sleep
I said I'm gettin' higher
Yeah
And closer to my dreams
Whoa




Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
Closer to my dreams

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Drake's song "Closer" featuring Andreena Mill are about pursuing one's dreams and the difficulties that come with it. Drake reminisces about conversations with his friend D about what it would be like to achieve your dreams. Although he didn't know much at the time, Drake can now tell us a little something about the journey. Throughout the song, he touches on topics such as dealing with exes, the struggle to balance talent and race in the music industry, and the concept of being the top loner.


Drake begins by telling us that he is a man with big dreams and no tolerance. He mentions that he cut his ex-girlfriend off and there doesn't seem to be any going back. The new girl is giving him trouble, but he can't let her go because he needs something to balance out his life. Being a talented black man is hard when labels silence him, so he ensures to include violence in his raps. He talks about being the top loner, which is where everyone else is below you.


Drake then goes into a bit of a monologue about his life, how he has an Earth face, and his desire to balance out his successes with some good karma. He moves onto talk about how he is better than the other rappers and how this summer is the time for him to take over. Drake wants a culture shift where he is respected and appreciated. He wants his mom to be proud of him and to be recognized for his contributions. The song concludes with Andreena providing the chorus, highlighting that Drake is getting closer to his dreams and goals.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah I remember me and, me and D used to talk about this kind of stuff all the time
I have fond memories of having deep conversations with my friend D about our aspirations and dreams.


Like what it's gonna be like when you get closer to your dreams
We would speculate about the experiences and emotions one would encounter on the journey towards achieving their dreams.


I didn't know much then but, probably tell you a lil' somethin' now
At that time, I may not have been knowledgeable, but now I can certainly share some insights.


Mr. Big Dreams no tolerance
I have ambitious dreams and I have no patience for those who do not believe in or support them.


Cut you at the house and haven't hollered since
If you disappoint or betray me, I will sever ties with you and not reach out to you again.


Get bored quickly
I easily lose interest in things or people.


He stay grown
I am mature and responsible for my choices and actions.


So the p-a-tron had to get poured quickly
In order to cope with my problems or emotions, I turned to drinking alcohol, particularly the brand Patron, and consumed it rapidly.


Ex girl strippin', I can't stop her
My ex-girlfriend is working as a stripper, and although I may not approve, I cannot control her actions.


New girl trippin' but I can't drop her
My current girlfriend is causing problems, but I cannot break up with her.


'Cause I need somethin' to balance out the fact that it's hard to find a woman when you're talented and black
I feel the need to maintain a romantic relationship as it helps me cope with the difficulties of being a talented and black man, which often makes it challenging to find a partner.


When you hollerin' at labels and they silencing you back
As I reach out to record labels and express my artistic desires, they often disregard or silence me.


'Cause you fail to thoroughly discuss some violence in ya track
The reason why labels are not fully engaging with my music is because I haven't incorporated enough content related to violence in my songs.


Well, gunshot for the young yacht owner
A symbolic gunshot to commemorate and honor the success of a young yacht owner.


See there's everybody else then there's one top loner
In the hierarchy of individuals, there is a distinction between the majority and a solitary individual who stands above all others.


First place is often the worst place
Achieving the top position or being the most successful is often accompanied by significant challenges or negative experiences.


But fuck it I love it here I call it my birthplace
Despite the hardships, I have grown to love this position as it feels like my true home or where I truly belong.


Whenever I walk in they makin' the worst face
Whenever I enter a room, people have a negative or disapproving expression on their faces.


Surrounded by Filipinos I think of the worst case
Being surrounded by people of Filipino descent reminds me of potential negative outcomes or scenarios that could occur.


Watch blue and green diamonds I call it the Earth face
Admiring the beauty and brilliance of blue and green diamonds, which I consider to represent the beauty of our planet Earth.


I'm gettin' ya cake I tell you how ya dessert taste
I am acquiring wealth on behalf of others, and in return, I will inform them about the enjoyment and satisfaction of indulging in a dessert.


I get a dessert plate
I receive a reward or treat for my efforts and accomplishments.


Y'all eat pedigree as ya meal
While others settle for conventional or average accomplishments, I strive for greatness and refuse to be satisfied with mediocrity.


I've been Urkel for some years it's better bein' Jaleel
For a significant period of time, I have been seen as a nerdy or socially awkward person, but now I prefer to be recognized as a cooler and more successful version of myself.


Though I rock lean snap it's better bein' this real
Even though I may display a relaxed or cool demeanor, I find more fulfillment in being authentic and genuine.


It's better drivin' a car with the letter B in the wheel
Owning and driving a car with the letter B prominently featured on its steering wheel is a superior experience.


Seat back, Light sayin' tank on E
As I recline the seat, I notice that the indicator light shows that the fuel tank is nearly empty.


I got the drank on me
I possess alcoholic beverages with me.


You better bank on me
You should have confidence in my abilities and rely on me for support or assistance.


To be the one and only nigga that you ain't gon' see
I strive to be the unique and irreplaceable individual that you will not encounter elsewhere.


In the club with a model spillin' drinks on me
While in a nightclub, I am accompanied by an attractive and highly regarded individual who accidentally spills beverages on me.


Nah, gimme 20 in the tank on 3
No, please provide me with $20 worth of fuel when the tank gauge reads 3.


I'm in the Range bumpin' Keyshia Cole
I am driving a Range Rover SUV while playing the music of Keyshia Cole at a high volume.


Singin' off-key like
Though I am not singing in tune, I enjoy vocalizing along with the music.


I'mma spare y'all
I will refrain from sharing certain details or subjecting you to certain experiences.


Why you wanna judge me
Why do you feel the need to form opinions or criticize me?


I don't ever compare y'all
I do not measure or evaluate your worth or abilities in comparison to others.


The city is mine
I view the city as my own domain or territory.


I know it because I'm there y'all
I am aware and confident in my ownership and control over the city because I am actively present and involved in it.


It ain't even started I'm really tryna prepare y'all
The journey or process has not even begun, but I am already making an effort to mentally and emotionally prepare you.


Spring '07 second quarter I'm droppin'
During the second quarter of spring in 2007, I will release or unveil something significant.


With or without a label man I'm committed to poppin'
Regardless of having a record label supporting me, I am fully dedicated and determined to achieving success and gaining popularity.


And take over the summer
I plan to dominate or become influential during the summer season.


Tour to tour hoppin'
I will be continuously touring and moving from one performance to another.


I'mma meet a lot of women I'mma do a lot of shoppin'
During my endeavors, I anticipate meeting and interacting with many women, as well as engaging in extensive shopping.


Really no other option
I have decided that there are no viable alternatives or choices available.


Spend a lot of money just to make it back
I am willing to invest a significant amount of money upfront with the expectation of making a greater profit in return.


Anybody I dissed in a song I don't take it back
Regardless of who I may have criticized or insulted in my songs, I stand by those words and do not regret or retract them.


Same rappers that's all in ya face sayin' Drake is wack
The very same rappers who act friendly and supportive towards you directly, express negative opinions about me, claiming that I am untalented.


Are checkin' my availability just to make a track
Despite their previous criticisms, these rappers are now interested in collaborating with me and are inquiring about my availability to create a song together.


I promise mama
I make a heartfelt pledge to my mother.


I'mma do it cause I know I put you through it (I know I put you through it baby)
I am committed to achieving success because I acknowledge the hardships and challenges I have caused my mother throughout my journey.


And I just want you to sit around with ya friends at a dinner table
I desire for you to enjoy the company of your friends during a meal and proudly boast about my fame and accomplishments.


And say "My baby's famous and I know it" (Yeah)
I want you to confidently declare to your friends that your child is now a renowned celebrity.


And it wasn't nothin' to it
It wasn't an impossible feat or an insurmountable challenge to achieve this level of fame.


I've drawn it and drew it 'til the pen was out of fluid
I have continuously worked on my craft and pursued my dreams until I exhausted all of my creative capacity.


The ballpoint run out
The ink in the ballpoint pen I used to write with has been fully depleted.


Then all joints come out classic
Despite the lack of ink, the words I write or the songs I create still possess a timeless and exceptional quality.


Rappers are fake we can all point one out
I can easily identify and expose the lack of authenticity or genuineness in other rappers within the industry.


Closer to my dreams I'm gettin' higher
As I progress towards achieving my dreams, I feel a sense of elevation or elation.


Yeah I feel it in my sleep
This feeling is so deeply ingrained within me that I even experience it in my dreams.


Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
At times, it seems as though I may never progress or advance further in my journey towards my dreams.


Closer to my dreams
Nevertheless, I am steadily approaching the realization of my aspirations.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Aubrey Graham

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ClaytonValentine

Yeah I remember me and, me and D used to talk about this kind of stuff all the time
Like what it's gonna be like when you get closer to your dreams
I didn't know much then but, probably tell you a lil' somethin' now
Mr. Big Dreams no tolerance
Cut you at the house and haven't hollered since
Get bored quickly
He stay grown
So the p-a-trãn had to get poured quickly
Ex girl strippin'
I can't stop her
New girl trippin' but I can't drop her
'Cause I need somethin' to balance out the fact
That it's hard to find a woman when you' talented and black
When you hollerin' at labels
And they silencing you back
'Cause you fail to thoroughly discuss some violence in ya track
Well
Gunshot for the young yacht owner
See there's everybody else then there's one top loner
First place is often the worst place
But fuck it I love it here I call it my birthplace
Whenever I walk in they makin' the worst face
Surrounded by Fillipinos I think of the worst case
Watch blue and green diamonds I call it the earth face
I'm gettin' ya cake I tell you how ya dessert taste
I get a dessert plate
Y'all eat pedigree as ya meal
I've been Urkel for some years it's better bein' Jaleel
Though I rock lean snap it's better bein' this real
It's better drivin' a car with the letter B in the wheel
Seat back
Light sayin' tank on E
I got the drank on me
You better bank on me
To be the one and only nigga that you ain't gon' see
In the club with a model spillin' drinks on me
Nah
Gimme 20 in the tank on 3
I'm in the Range bumpin' Keyshia Cole
Singin' off-key like I'mma spare y'all
Why you wanna judge me
I don't ever compare y'all
The city is mine
I know it because I'm there y'all
It ain't even started I'm really tryna prepare y'all
Spring '07 second quarter I'm droppin'
With or without a label man I'm committed to poppin'
And take over the summer
Tour to tour hoppin'
I'mma meet a lot of women I'mma do a lot of shoppin'
Really no other option
Spend a lot of money just to make it back
Anybody I dissed in a song I don't take it back
Same rappers that's all in ya face sayin' Drake is wack
Are checkin' my availability just to make a track
I promise mama
I'mma do it 'cause I know I put you through it (I know I put you through it baby)
And I just want you to sit around with ya friends at a dinner table
And say "my baby's famous and I knooow it" (yeah)
And it wasn't nothin' tooo it
I've drawn it and drew it 'til the pen was out of fluid
The ballpoint run out
Then all joints come out classic
Rappers are fake we can all point one out
Yeah
I'd like to introduce you to the first lady of the ATF (uhh)
Miss Andreena Mill
Closer to my dreams I'm gettin' higher
Yeah I feel it in my sleep
I said I'm gettin' higher
Yeah
And closer to my dreams
Whoa
Sometimes it feels like I'll never move on
Closer to my dreams
Look
I took a plane to Hawaii with D
And we was trippin' off of the speed at which life progressed
From meetin' Trey in Atlanta to doin' a cameo in his video
Which made everything right with X (Songz)
I got too many records and not enough shows
For too many rappers and not enough __
Well
You can fill the blank in
They tryna be the best
Just tryna place in the rankin'
Day care play pen drop out
To grade ten drop out
To summer '05 with the grey Benz drop out
Charcoal Charger
Racin' through back streets
On my (Craig David) shit the (Artful Dodger)
Shola Ama
I told her I'mma
'Bout to get my run on so hold the commas
Times've changed now I'm older mama
And these niggas ain't solid they fold in drama
And that's the realest shit I ever wrote
A compilation of mental thoughts that I never note
And hi, haters
I'm back off of hiatus
How ya album doin'?
I'm gettin' cake off of my latest
Anticipated like the iPhone
Respected in any city that I roam
Summertime
Wintertime
Dinnertime
Anytime
Bet I am the nigga in my town when I arrive
Home
Yeah one more time 'fore we turn the lights out ladies and gentleman
(Sing it to' em 'Dreena) lights 'bout to go down, curtains 'bout to close but
I want y'all to enjoy yourself on the way out, yeah man
(Yeah man)



All comments from YouTube:

@maitlinjoyner107

This man has come such a long way. Much respect 💯👌🏾🙏🏾

@jubabutler

Mj DeGawd bad news is, he went the wrong way

@Thunderbolt210

yea im sure he went the right way, unless being broke and irrelevant is whats most important

@jhammaster

Mj DeGawd "I cant rap like that anymore, all young naive" -drake

@sungod.nasty1

Mj DeGawd finally a positive comment

@ZayVGB

This the Drake I grew up on ngl. Still hits till this day😭

@TrayC94

Seeing the growth just makes me so proud to be a Day 1 Drake fan.

@DaShah

No words needed to describe this
"Better late than never, but never late is better, they tell me time is money well we'll spend it together"

@judithtitorebata9476

Espero no ser el unico que habla español aqui pero bueno sin lugar a duda este album es una vuelta a la vida para mi me ayuda a seguir a adelante y continuar con la nueva temporada con todo drake te agradezco por sacar lo mejor de mi :7

@theroobpodcastvideocast3498

You are a Legend for saying that for me this song and album is therapy for my soul so I hope you doing good 🔥

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