Replacement Girl
Drake featuring Trey Songz Lyrics


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Ladies make some noise if you wanna be my replacement

Let me show you what it is
I was birthed up top but was raised at the bottom of the map
Where the girls all thick and the hottest niggas rap
If you lookin for the good then we got in the trap like
Ooo wee
Took 'em from white snakes to
Ooo wee
This metaphor might sound a little confusing but
Y'all don't really know me if you know me

I done come all way from the Days Inn and all the hotels that I stayed in
I took my lifestyle from mediocre to good and now I say it's sittin' at amazing
Girls tryin SoHo lobby us
Hear 'em all screamin then it's probably is
But I can't blame females, females can't really ignore something this obvious
What you really expect when I strut through town
Two or three days I shut you down
Chilin' wit' the homie Trey Songz
You call him the prince he rep two up two down
Anyone I know get used to me
I'm far from the man that I used to be
I don't ever really kick game
I know you find it impressive whenever you introduced to me
'Cause I'm a good dude who take pride in that
Need good lovin' I'm providing that
Understand that I'm worldwide
You get it how you want it wherever you be residing at
'Cause I do things from the M-town
To the UK
From Spain back out to Texas
This album's for my fans
But, yo, this hook is for my exes

This one is for you girl
You know who you are girl
You only show your face
'Cause you know that I'm a star girl
What you trying to to make it
Don't ever mistake it
Girl my time is limited and I ain't trying to waste it all on you
You had a chance now It's gone
Ooh, you had a man now you don't
Back to the basics, I think I made it
Ladies make some noise if you wanna be my replacement girl

Ain't ya never seen a youngin' so fly
Lookin for someone your type
I done left behind the love of my life
Tryin' to find another one tonight
And if it's you baby, let yourself be seen
Don't matter skirts, dresses or jeans
I got that work, know what I mean
And I'm flexin' on my ex if you know what mean

This one is for you girl
You know who you are girl
You only show your face
'Cause you know that I'm a star girl
What you trying to to make it
Don't ever mistake it
Girl my time is limited and I ain't trying to waste it all on you
You had a chance now It's gone
Ooh, you had a man now you don't
Back to the basics, I think I made it
Ladies make some noise if you wanna be my replacement girl

Check this out
From the that she get picked for some take out
Until they slip up and break out
But it's another story over here at Drake's house
Cause I'm dripped up and I'm drapped out
And I'm lean back, scoping
Looking for a woman that I should wife
Who got just the right amount of loyalty
Yeah but is still anticipating us living the good life
We go LA, VA, NY, TO
Sunshine in that heat stroke
And them fur hoods in that deep snow
We have breakfast in the bedroom
Break bread downstairs in the basement
Since Jay and Kelz ain't doing the thing no more
Guess me and the boy Songz is the replacement

This one is for you girl
You know who you are girl
You only show your face
'Cause you know that I'm a star girl
What you trying to to make it
Don't ever mistake it
Girl my time is limited and I ain't trying to waste it all on you
You had a chance now It's gone
Ooh, you had a man now you don't




Back to the basics, I think I made it
Ladies make some noise if you wanna be my replacement girl

Overall Meaning

In the song "Replacement Girl," Drake and Trey Songz are looking for someone to replace Drake's ex-girlfriend. The lyrics describe Drake's journey from his humble beginnings to becoming famous and successful. He talks about how he upgraded his lifestyle and his preference for girls who appreciate his success. Drake also emphasizes the importance of living life to the fullest and not wasting his time on someone who had a chance but let it go.


The first part of the song talks about Drake's origins. He was born in Toronto, Canada, but grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He describes the trap scene in his hometown and how he took his lifestyle from mediocre to amazing. The metaphor of going from White Snake to Ooo wee is inspired by the hair metal band White Snake's song "Here I Go Again" that features the line "Like a drifter I was born to walk alone. But I made up my mind, I ain't wasting no more time." Drake is saying that he was once alone and struggling but made up his mind to upgrade his lifestyle and get what he always wanted.


In the second part of the song, Drake talks about his success and how he doesn't have time for those who had a chance to be with him, but let it go. He also emphasizes his global appeal, saying that he does things from M-town (Memphis) to the UK, Spain, and Texas. Drake also mentions that this album is for his fans, but the chorus is for his exes. He's looking for someone new to replace them and be his girl.


Overall, "Replacement Girl" is a song about Drake's journey, success, and search for someone new. The lyrics are partially inspired by his personal experiences, and the song showcases his talent for storytelling and self-reflection.


Line by Line Meaning

Ladies make some noise if you wanna be my replacement
Drake is looking for a new girl and is asking any interested ladies to make a noise


Let me show you what it is
Drake is about to give a glimpse into his lifestyle


I was birthed up top but was raised at the bottom of the map
Drake was born in Canada, but grew up in the southern United States


Where the girls all thick and the hottest niggas rap
In the southern US, Drake found the girls attractive and was introduced to the hip hop scene


If you lookin for the good then we got in the trap like
If you're looking for the good life, southern US has it all


Ooo wee
An expression of satisfaction or excitement


Took 'em from white snakes to Ooo wee
Drake went from staying in low-quality hotels to living a luxurious lifestyle


This metaphor might sound a little confusing but Y'all don't really know me if you know me
Drake is aware some of his lines may be confusing but he feels people do not really know him beyond his music persona


I done come all way from the Days Inn and all the hotels that I stayed in
Drake has come a long way from staying in low-cost hotels


I took my lifestyle from mediocre to good and now I say it's sittin' at amazing
Drake has transformed his lifestyle from average to incredible


Girls tryin SoHo lobby us
Girls are trying to get with Drake and Trey Songz in the SoHo area


Hear 'em all screamin then it's probably is
Drake and Trey Songz are popular and are constantly around screaming fans


What you really expect when I strut through town
Drake is aware that when he is in town, people will swarm around him


Two or three days I shut you down
Drake can have any girl he wants and won't settle for less


Chilin' wit' the homie Trey Songz
Drake and Trey Songz are hanging out together


You call him the prince he rep two up two down
Trey Songz is referred to as the prince and he represents his hometown


Anyone I know get used to me
People around Drake have to get accustomed to his lifestyle


I'm far from the man that I used to be
Drake has changed and evolved to become a better person


I don't ever really kick game
Drake doesn't need to flirt or woo girls, they come to him


I know you find it impressive whenever you introduced to me
Girls are impressed when they are introduced to Drake


'Cause I'm a good dude who take pride in that
Drake considers himself a good person and takes pride in it


Need good lovin' I'm providing that
Drake can provide good love and affection to the right girl


Understand that I'm worldwide
Drake is known all over the world


You get it how you want it wherever you be residing at
Drake's love and affection can be given to any girl, anywhere in the world


'Cause I do things from the M-town To the UK
Drake can do things in both his hometown of Toronto and in the United Kingdom


From Spain back out to Texas
Drake can do things anywhere from Spain to Texas


This album's for my fans But, yo, this hook is for my exes
Drake's album is for his fans, but this song is specifically dedicated to his ex-girlfriends


You only show your face 'Cause you know that I'm a star girl
Drake's ex-girlfriends only want to be seen with him because he is famous


What you trying to to make it Don't ever mistake it
Drake's ex-girlfriends should not mistake his attention for anything more than cordiality


Girl my time is limited and I ain't trying to waste it all on you
Drake has a lot on his plate and doesn't want to waste time on someone who doesn't appreciate it


You had a chance now It's gone Ooh, you had a man now you don't
Drake's ex-girlfriend had her chance with him, but now it's over and she no longer has him


Back to the basics, I think I made it
Drake is returning to his roots and feels that he has achieved success


Ain't ya never seen a youngin' so fly
Drake is asking if the girl has ever seen someone so cool and fashionable


Lookin for someone your type
Drake is searching for someone who fits his preferences


I done left behind the love of my life
Drake is implying that he has had a past love and lost it


Tryin' to find another one tonight
Drake is currently looking for someone new


And if it's you baby, let yourself be seen
If the girl is interested in Drake, she should let him know


Don't matter skirts, dresses or jeans
Drake is not fussy about what the girl wears


I got that work, know what I mean
Drake is implying that he is good at what he does


And I'm flexin' on my ex if you know what mean
Drake is showing off to his ex-girlfriends


From the that she get picked for some take out Until they slip up and break out
Girls are constantly trying to get with Trey Songz and Drake, leading to them being chosen for dates or flings until they leave or disappoint


But it's another story over here at Drake's house
At Drake's house, things are different


Cause I'm dripped up and I'm drapped out And I'm lean back, scoping
Drake is relaxed and comfortable in his house, taking it easy and looking for a new girl


Looking for a woman that I should wife Who got just the right amount of loyalty
Drake is looking for a girl who has a good balance of loyalty and other qualities that would make her a good wife


Yeah but is still anticipating us living the good life
The girl should still be able to enjoy the good life that Drake can provide


We go LA, VA, NY, TO Sunshine in that heat stroke
Drake travels all over the US and Canada, and can experience different climates


And them fur hoods in that deep snow
Drake has the luxury of wearing fur hoods in snowy weather


We have breakfast in the bedroom Break bread downstairs in the basement
Drake can have meals anywhere in his house


Since Jay and Kelz ain't doing the thing no more Guess me and the boy Songz is the replacement
Since Jay-Z and R. Kelly are no longer performing together, Drake and Trey Songz are filling the void as a duo




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TYLER WILLIAMS, TREMAINE NEVERSON, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM, MATTHEW JEHU SAMUELS

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@ameenachallenger8897

2023 and still playing this like it just dropped!!!!

@larrelllewis9407

It's always good to come back to this song

@user-tj1ry3ze4m

Hell yeah

@qwertyqwertyqwerty4324

“Ain’t you never seen a youngin so flyyy”

@6ixwilly93

Word up

@tatianaprince1014

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@slopez9393

This was the first drake song I heard …..instantly was a fan now it’s 2023 and I still listen to this song it reminds of my innocence 😂❤

@2g4u7y

This whole album takes me back to an era where I was just beginning to have worries.

@keithgasca3709

I was a freshman in highschool when this hit the internet, I’m 27 turning 28. This was my shit back then, damn time be flyin

@voodoocu4733

how is life now?

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