Preach
Drake ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR Lyrics


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Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

I'm in Miami
I need to call up Miss Cassidy
My name is PARTY, not "Participation"
Sorry for the miscommunication
I need a drink and some Tequila with you
You know what I'm tryna do
Hey, let's pop the E off at LIV
I've got some timing to blow
I've got the money to blow
I've got the money and blow
Don't have to guess how I know
Oh, it's a secret? Trust me, I'll keep it
Your old niggas boring as bones
You put the PARTY tape on
You know what's going on, you know what's going on
She keep it wet like Tsunami
She think she sunk the Titanic
I get her hot like Wasabi
She think it's wavy and gnarly
I think I'ma pop one for you
Drink one for you

Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Yo-young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach (yeah)

Still in Miami
Most of these girls are too messy
I've got to do some reflecting
I've got to find me one out here that's good at taking direction
I'm convinced that my calls are being recorded
So hit my assistant to get me the message and make the connection like, brrt
I'm on my way tonight I hope you not the crazy type, yeah
I'm in your state tonight I might just break the bank tonight, yeah
PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Ray
Got girls her going way, way, way, way, way, way
Sauga city trip the pay day
Glo'd up offa Gateway, man, you can't afford me
Doing is one thing
Doing it right is a whole different story
Niggas is all in their feelings these days
All in their feelings these days
But hearing the scripture with that many 6s you should be afraid

Young nigga preach (preach)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Young nigga preach (yeah)
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Preach, preach (preach, preach)

Oh
I'm preaching, oh
Preaching
Preaching bad




Preaching, whoa
I'ma finally, finally (yeah, yeah)

Overall Meaning

In "Preach", Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR rap about their lavish lifestyle and experiences in Miami. The song begins with repetitive commands to "preach", which can be interpreted in different ways, but most likely refers to the idea of preaching the gospel and spreading a message. This could imply that the artists want to share their story and experiences with the world, while also proclaiming their greatness and wealth.


The opening lines of the song are full of contradictions, as Drake declares he needs to call up someone named Miss Cassidy, apologizes for a miscommunication, and then asks for a drink with Tequila, all while claiming he has "money to blow." It seems like the song is intentionally chaotic and lacks a clear narrative, much like the lifestyle it portrays. The line "Your old niggas boring as bones" can also be interpreted as a jab at other artists who lack the energy and enthusiasm of Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR.


Throughout the song, there are references to women who are "wet like Tsunami" and "hot like Wasabi", but ultimately the artists seem more focused on their own experiences and success. They mention their ability to "break the bank tonight" and their fear that their calls are being recorded, sharing the paranoia that comes with living in excess.


Overall, "Preach" is a song that celebrates the hedonism and excess of the rap lifestyle, while also questioning its own authenticity and purpose. It's a song that demands attention and commands listeners to pay attention to the message being preached.


Line by Line Meaning

Young nigga preach
The young man is delivering a speech or sermon.


Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
Repetition used to emphasize the importance of the sermon.


I'm in Miami
Speaker is currently in Miami.


I need to call up Miss Cassidy
The artist feels the need to make a phone call to Miss Cassidy.


My name is PARTY, not "Participation"
The artist clarifies that their name is PARTY, not Participation.


Sorry for the miscommunication
The singer apologizes for any communication errors.


I need a drink and some Tequila with you
The singer wants to have a drink or two with the listener.


You know what I'm tryna do
The artist assumes the listener understands their intentions.


Hey, let's pop the E off at LIV
The artist suggests they take ecstasy at LIV club in Miami.


I've got some timing to blow
The artist has some time to waste.


I've got the money to blow
The singer has enough money to spend recklessly.


I've got the money and blow
The artist has both money to spend and cocaine to snort.


Don't have to guess how I know
The singer suggests that they know a secret without revealing how they know.


Oh, it's a secret? Trust me, I'll keep it
The singer assures the listener that they will keep their secrets hidden.


Your old niggas boring as bones
The singer thinks the listener's previous companions were uninteresting.


You put the PARTY tape on
The artist references their own music that the listener is currently listening to.


You know what's going on, you know what's going on
The artist assumes the listener understands what is happening.


She keep it wet like Tsunami
The singer describes the listener's sexuality as being extremely wet and active, comparable to a Tsunami wave.


She think she sunk the Titanic
The singer implies that the listener is very confident about their sexual prowess, to the point that they believe they could have avoided the Titanic disaster.


I get her hot like Wasabi
The artist claims to be able to sexually arouse the listener, causing the same effect as eating spicy Wasabi condiment.


She think it's wavy and gnarly
The artist describes the listener's expression or satisfaction with the experience as cool and exciting.


I think I'ma pop one for you
The artist intends to take ecstasy for the listener's enjoyment or pleasure.


Drink one for you
The singer intends to drink alcohol for the listener's enjoyment or pleasure.


Still in Miami
The artist is still located in Miami.


Most of these girls are too messy
The singer considers most of the women in Miami to be excessively disorganized or problematic.


I've got to do some reflecting
The singer needs some self-reflection or meditation.


I've got to find me one out here that's good at taking direction
The singer is searching for someone who is good at following instructions.


I'm convinced that my calls are being recorded
The artist believes that their phone conversations are being recorded.


So hit my assistant to get me the message and make the connection like, brrt
The artist suggests that the listener call their assistant and make arrangements quickly.


I'm on my way tonight I hope you not the crazy type, yeah
The singer is on their way somewhere tonight and hopes that the listener isn't someone who gets into trouble frequently.


I'm in your state tonight I might just break the bank tonight, yeah
The singer is in the listener's state and may spend a lot of money tonight.


PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Ray
Singer PARTYNEXTDOOR isn't interested in any negativity, and his friend Jay Ray shares these values.


Got girls her going way, way, way, way, way, way
The artist claims he has many women attracted to him, so the listener shouldn't worry about his choices.


Sauga city trip the pay day
The artist references Saugacity, suggesting his hometown or origin, plus the success he has there.


Glo'd up offa Gateway, man, you can't afford me
The singer is wealthy and prosperous, having been elevated as a result of their own hard work and success, and the listener is not on the same level financially.


Doing is one thing
Doing something is simple.


Doing it right is a whole different story
Doing something correctly can be a more challenging task.


Niggas is all in their feelings these days
People nowadays are too caught up in their emotions.


All in their feelings these days
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.


But hearing the scripture with that many 6s you should be afraid
Referring to Book of Revelations where the number '666' is mentioned, the artist warns the listener to be wary of the message they just heard.


Oh
Interjection sound that could be expressing excitement, agreement, or enlightenment.


I'm preaching, oh
The singer is delivering a message with authority and conviction.


Preaching
Repetition to emphasize the act of delivering the message.


Preaching bad
The artist is giving a firm and authoritative message while doing it well.


Preaching, whoa
Repetition to emphasize the act of delivering the message with a sense of awe.


I'ma finally, finally (yeah, yeah)
The artist is excited or confident to finally accomplish something.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Kerry Brothers, Alicia Augello Cook, Edwin Jantuen, Jahron Brathwaite

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