Successful
Drake feat. Jay‐Z Lyrics

The money (money)
I desire to have wealth and financial success

Cars (cars)
I want to own luxury vehicles

The clothes (clothes)
I aspire to have fashionable and stylish attire

The hoes
I acknowledge the presence of women who are interested in me

I suppose
These are my thoughts or opinions

Yeah!
Expressing agreement or excitement

I want the money, money and the cars
I desire both wealth and luxurious vehicles

Cars and the clothes, the hoes, I suppose
In addition to cars and clothes, I recognize the interest from women

I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful
My ultimate goal is to achieve great success in life

Drizzy
Nickname for Drake

Aw yeah, Trey, I fuckin' feel ya
I completely understand and relate to your emotions, Trey

They be starin' at the money like it's unfamiliar
People are fascinated by money as if they've never seen it before

I get it, I live it, to me there's nothing realer
I understand and experience the lifestyle that revolves around money

Just enough to solve your problems, too much'll kill ya
Having a sufficient amount of money can solve your issues, but having an excessive amount can be detrimental

And when I leave, I always come right back here
No matter where I go, I always return to my roots

The young spitter that everybody in rap fear
I am a young rapper who intimidates everyone in the rap industry

A lot of y'all are still sounding like last year
Many other rappers have not evolved and still sound the same as they did in the past

The game need change and I'm the motherfuckin' cashier
The music industry needs a change, and I am the one who can bring it

Nickels for my thoughts, dimes in my bed
I have valuable ideas and women of high worth in my life

Quarters of the kush shape the lines in my head
The influence of marijuana helps shape my thoughts and lyrics

Take my verses too serious, you'll hate me
If you interpret my lyrics too seriously, you may dislike me

'Cause I'm the one to paint a vivid picture, no HD
I have the ability to create a detailed image in your mind without high-definition visuals

Yeah, I want it all, that's why I strive for it
I desire to have everything, which is why I work hard to achieve it

Diss me, you'll never hear a reply for it
If you insult me, I won't waste my time responding to you

Any award show or party, I get fly for it
I always dress stylishly for any award show or party I attend

I know that it's coming, I just hope that I'm alive for it
I believe success is on its way, and I hope to be alive to witness it

Yeah, I want things to go my way
I desire for events and situations to happen according to my preferences

But as of late, a lot of shit been going sideways
Recently, many things have been going wrong or not as planned

And my mother tried to run away from home
My mother attempted to escape from our living situation

But I left something in the car and so I caught her in the driveway
I realized I had forgotten something in the car, leading me to catch my mother in the driveway

And she cried to me, so I cried too
My mother expressed her emotions to me, making me feel the same way

And my stomach was soaking wet, she only five-two
I felt a deep emotional impact, causing my stomach to feel heavy, despite my mother's small stature

And Forty, that was all before I showed up
This emotional moment occurred before I became successful or prominent

And brought a thousand dollars worth of drinks and got poured up
I spent a significant amount of money on drinks and consumed them excessively

Damn, my reality just set in
I suddenly became aware of the true nature of my life situation

And even when the Phantom's leased, them hoes wanna get in
Women still show interest in me, even when I am using a rented luxury car

I do a lot of things hopin' I never have to fit in
I engage in various activities, hoping I will never have to conform to societal norms

So try to keep up with my progress, it's like a dead-end
Attempting to stay updated on my achievements is futile because I continuously progress

My girl love me, but fuck it, my heart beats slow
My girlfriend loves me, but to be frank, I have a laid-back and calm demeanor

And right now the tour bus is looking like a freak show
The atmosphere on my tour bus is chaotic and unconventional

And life change for us every single week, so
Our lives go through significant transformations on a weekly basis

It's good, but I know this ain't the peak though 'cause I want the
Although things are going well, I have higher aspirations because I desire more success

(Aight, well uh, aight, we'll just fuckin' figure it out)
We will find a solution, even if it takes some time and effort

(Young boy figure it out, you know what you're doing
Young boy, find a solution; you are aware of your capabilities

Taking it to the top, all the way to the top
I will achieve great success, reaching the highest point

You need to go for the money, and not the honey
Focus on attaining wealth and success, rather than pursuing fleeting pleasures

You know what I'm saying?
Do you understand my perspective?

Wise words from a decent man
These are insightful statements coming from a respectable individual

Back when I was tryna put a ring on Alisha hand
During a time when I was attempting to propose to Alisha

This lost boy got fly without Peter Pan
Despite feeling lost, I achieved success without depending on anyone else

And my delivery just got me buzzing like the pizza man
My style of rapping draws attention and generates excitement, similar to a pizza delivery person

In-person I am everything and more
When you meet me in real life, I exceed all expectations

I'm everywhere these other niggas never been before
I have reached new heights and accomplished things that other individuals have not

But inside I'm treading water, steady tryna swim to shore
Internally, I am struggling to keep afloat and make progress toward my goals

I'm on a shopping spree to get whatever is in store
I am constantly acquiring new experiences and pursuing whatever opportunities come my way

Yeah, just call me "Shopping Bag Drizzy"
You can refer to me as "Shopping Bag Drizzy" due to my constant accumulation of possessions

Or call me Mr. "Damn, he ain't coppin' that, is he?"
You can also call me Mr. "Wow, he's not only buying that, is he?" in reference to my extravagant purchases

And fans of the freshman is about to get iffy
Supporters of up-and-coming artists are becoming uncertain or doubtful of their loyalty to me

While this youngin' that you doubted is about to get busy
Despite being underestimated, I am about to become highly active and successful

I'ma kill it, I promise, that's how I know you're mad
I will achieve great success, and your jealousy and anger confirm my confidence

I've always treated my city like some shoulder pads
I have always protected and represented my city like a protective gear for football players

The big homie, use a flash if you must
I am a respected figure in the industry, use a camera flash if necessary

And I swear I ain't asking for much, all I want is the
I genuinely don't want a lot, all I desire is success and recognition

(Yeah) I want the money, money and the cars
I desire both wealth and luxurious vehicles

Cars and the clothes, the hoes, I suppose
In addition to cars and clothes, I recognize the interest from women

I just wanna be (yeah) I just wanna be successful (that's all I want, man)
My ultimate goal is to achieve great success in life

I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful (you gotta tell 'em, Trey)
I simply desire to accomplish great things and attain success (Trey, you should emphasize this message)

I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful
I simply desire to accomplish great things and attain success

Yeah, it's like I, it's like I know what I gotta say
It feels as though I know what message I need to convey

I just don't know how to say it, to you
I struggle to express my thoughts and feelings to you

Uh, pardon the swag, but bitch it's Car-tey
Please excuse my confidence, but it's a trademark of mine

Long bread, I don't eat shortcake, how come I can't
I have a lot of money, I don't settle for less, but why can't I

Miss a woman like I can't miss court dates
Become infatuated with a woman as much as I can't afford to miss a court appearance

Cheese, but she's not in this portrait
I have wealth, but the woman I desire is not included in my life

And yeah, life's fine, but I don't portray
Although my life appears fine, I don't fake my emotions

I'm on the other side, but it is a short gate
I have achieved success, but there are still limitations and barriers in my way

I don't want the glow, I want the glory
I am not interested in temporary fame, I desire true admiration and recognition

And I'ma fuck the world, but this is just foreplay
I will dominate the world eventually, but for now, consider this as just a warm-up

Tired of hearing bullshit, bring on the cow shit
I am fed up with hearing lies and nonsense, I prefer to face the harsh reality

Haven't met a smell that's stinkier than our shit
I have yet to encounter anything worse or more unpleasant than the situation we are in

Ha, and that's word to Toronto
I swear on the city of Toronto, emphasizing the truth of my statement

So high up, I got birds in the condo
I am at such a high level of success that I have birds living in my penthouse

Ha, ain't that a female dog
Isn't that an interesting coincidence?

Ask her who I am to her, and she yell, "God"
If you were to inquire about my significance in her life, she would exclaim, "God"

Weezy Baby, I go re-al hard
I go extremely hard, expressing my dedication and commitment

No further details, boy
No additional information needed, my point has been made