Preach
Drake ft Partynextdoor Lyrics

Young nigga preach
The singer is asserting their authority as a young person and their ability to spread their message.

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach
The repetition of the word 'preach' emphasizes the importance of spreading their message.

I'm in Miami
The singer is in Miami and setting the scene for the rest of the song.

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

My name is PARTY, not "Participation"
The artist is clarifying their name and asserting their individuality.

Sorry for the miscommunication
The singer apologizes for any misunderstandings that may have occurred.

I need a drink and some Tequila with you
The singer wants to have a drink and hang out with someone.

You know what I'm tryna do
The artist assumes the other person knows what their intentions are.

Hey, let's pop the E off at LIV
The artist suggests taking ecstasy at a club called LIV.

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

I've got the money to blow
The singer has a lot of money to spend.

I've got the money and blow
The artist has both money and drugs.

Don't have to guess how I know
The singer knows something for sure, without needing to explain how they know.

Oh, it's a secret? Trust me, I'll keep it
The singer promises to keep a secret if there is one.

Your old niggas boring as bones
The singer thinks that the people they associate with are boring.

You put the PARTY tape on
The artist's music is put on.

You know what's going on, you know what's going on
The artist assumes the other person knows what's happening and what they're about to do.

She keep it wet like Tsunami
The woman the singer is with is very physically attractive and sexually active.

She think she sunk the Titanic
The woman thinks she's very desirable and capable of 'sinking the Titanic', or making the singer fall in love with her.

I get her hot like Wasabi
The artist is confident in their ability to turn the woman on sexually.

She think it's wavy and gnarly
The woman thinks the situation is fun and exciting.

I think I'ma pop one for you
The artist intends to take drugs in honor of or in front of someone else.

Drink one for you
The singer intends to have a drink in honor of or in front of someone else.

Still in Miami
The scene is still in Miami.

Most of these girls are too messy
The singer is unhappy with the quality of women they have been encountering.

I've got to do some reflecting
The singer needs to think things through or take some time for introspection.

I've got to find me one out here that's good at taking direction
The singer is looking for a woman who will be submissive to them.

I'm convinced that my calls are being recorded
The artist is paranoid that someone is listening in on their phone calls.

So hit my assistant to get me the message and make the connection like, brrt
The artist instructs someone to contact their assistant to get a message to them.

I'm on my way tonight I hope you not the crazy type, yeah
The singer is on their way somewhere and hopes they won't come across anyone who is unstable or problematic.

I'm in your state tonight I might just break the bank tonight, yeah
The singer is in someone else's state and intends to spend a lot of money there tonight.

PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Ray
PARTYNEXTDOOR is not with a violent or dangerous lifestyle, and the artist references someone named Jay Ray.

Got girls her going way, way, way, way, way, way
The artist has many women around them.

Sauga city trip the pay day
The artist references a city called Sauga and making money there.

Glo'd up offa Gateway, man, you can't afford me
The singer has become successful and wealthy, and the listener cannot keep up.

Doing is one thing
Taking action and doing something is one thing.

Doing it right is a whole different story
Doing something properly and effectively is much harder and more complex than just doing it.

Niggas is all in their feelings these days
People are overly emotional and sensitive lately.

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

But hearing the scripture with that many 6s you should be afraid
The artist references Biblical ideas and warns the listener about evil or bad things happening.

I'm preaching, oh
The artist is spreading their message and making proclamations.

Preaching
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

Preaching bad
The singer is preaching in a bold and daring way.

Preaching, whoa
Repetition of the previous line for emphasis.

I'ma finally, finally (yeah, yeah)
The artist is finally doing something they have been wanting to do for a while.