Brand New
Drake ft. Trey Songz & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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It seems like everything I do, your used to it
And I hate hearing stories bout who you've been with
That's when I gotta hide, what I'm feeling inside
So you still think I'm confident and damn
Is this gonna last? Your up on a pedastool
Are we moving too fast?
Feel like I'm in crazy competition with the past
Brand new, brand new, brand new, brand new
Is anything I'm doing brand new?
Brand new, brand new, brand new, brand new, brand new
This here is something personal
Highly doubt this feeling is reversible
Knowledge is pain and that is why it hurts to know
That you attempt to hide, and put mistakes aside
So I don?t ever question you and damn
I can't even find, the perfect brush
So I can paint what's going through my mind
Racing against myself, but I'm a couple steps behind
That's why I gotta ask, is anything I'm doing brand new?
Brand new, brand new, brand new, brand new
Is anything I'm doing brand new?
Brand new, brand new, brand new, brand new
Brand new girl
Is anything I'm doing brand new
Is everything I'm doing too late
Did he take off your clothes off just like this
Did he give you loving just like this
Did you spend the night in his bed on the very first date
Tell me baby am I too late?
The lyrics to Drake's Brand New are about his insecurities and questioning whether his actions in the relationship are still considered new and exciting to his partner. Drake expresses that he feels like his partner is used to everything he does, and he hates hearing stories about her past. He has to hide what he's feeling inside to maintain the appearance of confidence. The singer also worries that the relationship is moving too fast, and he feels like he is in competition with his partner's past. He questions whether anything he is doing is "brand new" to his partner, which is a metaphor for asking if he is still exciting and fresh in her eyes.
In the second verse, Drake continues with his feelings of insecurity within the relationship, saying that he highly doubts the feeling he has for her is reversible. He references the idea that knowledge is pain and mentions that it hurts to know that his partner attempts to hide mistakes and flaws from him. Drake says he can't question her because he can't even find "the perfect brush" to paint what's going through his mind. He feels like he's racing against himself in the relationship, always a couple of steps behind. Drake ultimately asks whether anything he's doing is brand new, making the listener question whether he feels like he's holding onto something that's already in the past.
Overall, the lyrics to Brand New are about insecurity, competition, and questioning whether Drake is still interesting and exciting to his partner. The song's chorus repeats the question "Is anything I'm doing brand new," emphasizing the singer's feelings of insecurity.
Line by Line Meaning
This here is on some truthful shit
I'm being honest about my emotions and thoughts
It seems like everything I do, your used to it
You've grown accustomed to my actions and behavior
And I hate hearing stories bout who you've been with
I dislike hearing about your past relationships
That's when I gotta hide, what I'm feeling inside
I'll conceal my emotions to avoid judgment or conflict
So you still think I'm confident and damn
You view me as being self-assured
Is this gonna last? Your up on a pedastool
I worry if our relationship will endure and if you hold me in high regard
Are we moving too fast? Feel like I'm in crazy competition with the past
I'm unsure if we're advancing too soon and feel as if I'm competing with your previous partners
That's why I gotta ask, is anything I'm doing brand new?
I have to inquire if I'm bringing anything novel or unique to this relationship
This here is something personal
I'm revealing an intimate aspect of myself
Highly doubt this feeling is reversible
I'm uncertain if I can change my emotions freely
Knowledge is pain and that is why it hurts to know
Understanding certain information can be distressing
That you attempt to hide, and put mistakes aside
You try to conceal your faults and errors
So I don?t ever question you and damn
I won't inquire or doubt you
I can't even find, the perfect brush
I can't locate the correct words or actions
So I can paint what's going through my mind
To convey what I'm thinking
Racing against myself, but I'm a couple steps behind
Trying to catch up to my own expectations
That's why I gotta ask, is anything I'm doing brand new?
I need to know if I'm bringing anything fresh and unique
Brand new girl
A new romantic interest
Is anything I'm doing brand new
Am I bringing anything original or innovative?
Is everything I'm doing too late
Am I too tardy in expressing my feelings and intentions?
Did he take off your clothes off just like this
Did he remove your clothing in the same fashion?
Did he give you loving just like this
Did he make love to you similarly?
Did you spend the night in his bed on the very first date
Did you sleep with him on the initial encounter?
Tell me baby am I too late?
Can I still be with you despite my timing?
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@Igoodsgh
Anyone listening to this in 2024? Still hits hard.
@psycho_ade
me
@lisfine
Yup
@BigRockyD
This meant so much to me back then. When this dropped I was in school learning how to paint cars, now Iβm co owner of a paint shop and have two of my dream cars in the driveway. Still healthy and focused and grateful every day. Blessed. Wishing blessings to everyone else out there chasin their dreams, whatever success may mean to you.
@Devxntez
Thatβs dope my inspiration to keep grinding π―
@natashaliz2281
So weird. I'm in school rn for painting cars. And my ambition for it makes a whole room look my way . I can't wait to see where I'll be in a few months .
@BigRockyD
@@natashaliz2281 keep it that way. Stay on your purpose and see what comes of it. I wish you nothing but success in your life. I havenβt had a day off since February and itβs the middle of March right now. If you ever have questions or need advice or tips anything please donβt hesitate to get at me. My IG is @Rockdiesel
@mardukman3109
so happy for you bro
@mtv_lui3464
β€π₯Whoβs still listening in 2030 πβ€π₯Just a great song.ππΌπβ β"Old is gold."
@sneakerteacher89
π₯Ί when this song came out; I was unemployed and pregnant and then became a college dropout. 12 years later I have a degree, a career, my kid is a straight A student and I just got married in July. Iβm happy.