"Me and Drake were supposed to do a song together for like two years now but he was working on his album and I was working on mine and we always had something going on. We finally got the time. Me and Drake got in the studio together to record this, we had a party the night before and the night after we recorded."
He already had “No Shopping,” he was like, “Yo let’s do this one.” I was like, “Let’s do it.” I put the hook and my verse on it, but he already had the verse on it. Once I finished my verse and hook he added four more bars.
Drake takes multiple shots at Joe Budden, namely accusing him of being a one hit wonder with his track “Pump It Up” and combatting Budden’s Views critique.
Budden released two Drake diss tracks in anticipation of this song, “Making A Murderer Part 1” and “Wake.” He dropped “Afraid,” his response to “No Shopping,” just hours after it was released.
In an interview with MTV News, French Montana denied claims that Drake dissed Budden on this song:
"I don’t think we did that record thinking about Joe Budden. […] [We were thinking about] drinking, having fun, enjoying life, and just making a record about that."
No Shopping
French Montana Lyrics
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Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
All about the mula, all about the mula
Word to the bird, I ain't never take her fur shoppin'
Runnin' through them keys way before Khaled
Runnin' with the pushas way before Malice
Word to the five, I'm the one like four minus
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Sippin' on the drank, I ain't tryna think
When it get hot, bodies start droppin'
Hit the strip club, told them hoes gon' get the moppin'
Word to Diddy, we Cirocin'
Word to Biggie, we'll be Pac-in'
I just bought Selena's crib, I'm poppin'
I just told Drizzy, "Let me take Serena to the tropics"
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Sippin' on the drank, I ain't tryna think
Sittin' high, 6 God cover
Tell them hoes get low, 6 God comin'
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
All about the mula, all about the mula
Word to the bird, I ain't never take her fur shoppin'
Pump, pump, pump it up
She got a good head on her, but I pump it up
I'm not a one hit wonder, they know all my stuff
You let me turn into the nigga that you almost was
I done seen a lot of shit and I done been in things
And I never started nothin', I just finish things
And I'm sell off like the man that brought me in this thing
How you out here celebratin' like the winnin' team?
No, calm down, calm down
Shit ain't how you think it is, take a look around
I'm supposed to be on a vacation right now
But I'm home wildin', word to DJ Khaled
Back with another one
I'm steady droppin' bombs on your head top
Been that way since I could make your bed rock
I'm on Bloor where you can't shop
Bitch I just rapped and it went pop
Next move better than my last move
Your next move can't erase your past moves
Took her out once she got attached to him
Ring, ring, click, I'll get back to 'em
You don't really want the views
You don't want a snapshot of things goin' on with the crew
You don't wanna hear Not Nice did thirteen
And did another two for some other shit he didn't do
Last week, bwoy dem runnin' in the room
This week sold one point two
Yeah, it's a Boucheron baby boy
Yeah, and I know Taraji like I'm baby boy
And I fuck with Weezy and I'm Baby's boy
Yeah we the Army, better yet the Navy, boy
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Sippin' on the drank, I ain't tryna think
All about the mula, all about the mula
Word to the bird, I ain't never take her fur shoppin'
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Sippin' on the drank, I ain't tryna think
All about the mula, all about the mula
Word to the bird, I ain't never take her fur shoppin'
The birds want rings and tings, you know
But we'll never take the bird shoppin', you know
Still, you already done know
Big up, Six God
Haaaan, skrrt, skrrt!
The song “No Shopping” is a collaboration of French Montana and Drake where they refer to drinking and money. The chorus says “Sippin’ on the drank” which is a reference to consuming a codeine-based drink that produces a relaxing and euphoric effect. They sing about their devotion to making money and not wasting it on unnecessary things, “All about the mula, all about the mula, Word to the bird, I ain’t never take her fur shoppin’”. It is evident that they are proud of their success and sing about owning expensive things such as stating that French Montana bought Selena’s crib, and Drake claims to have connections with big names such as Diddy and Biggie as well as mentioning his connection with Serena Williams.
Drake’s verse starts off with the expression “pump it up”, which is a reference to the Joe Budden song titled “Pump it Up” that he freestyles over. He boasts about his accomplishments and mentions the success of the song they worked on together, saying “Bitch, I just rapped and it went pop”. Drake also references Toronto's wealthier neighbourhood, Bloor-Yorkville, and states that he has surpassed his previous letdowns. He then compares himself to others in the music industry because he never started any conflicts, but always finished them. In the last few lines of his verse, Drake references the Boucheron chain that he gifted to Nicki Minaj in 2015. The song ends with French Montana and Drake repeating the chorus, as well as French Montana saying "skrrt skrirt", which is an allusion to the sound of a car's tires squealing.
Line by Line Meaning
Sippin' on the drank, sippin' on the drank
Consuming alcohol, consumed in self-indulgent pleasure
All about the mula, all about the mula
It's all about making money and being financially successful
Word to the bird, I ain't never take her fur shoppin'
Acknowledging women's desire for expensive jewelry or clothing, but not willing to indulge in materialistic behaviors for them
Runnin' through them keys way before Khaled
Being involved in drug trafficking long before DJ Khaled's involvement
Runnin' with the pushas way before Malice
Being involved in drug trafficking long before Malice's involvement
Word to the five, I'm the one like four minus
Referencing the popular rap group The Five Heartbeats and their song 'A Heart is a House for Love'; comparing himself to the group, stating he is the standout member
Caught her off the rebound, Ben Wallace, gave her four dollars
Picking up a woman after she has been rejected by someone else; giving her very little attention and/or money
When it get hot, bodies start droppin'
When the streets become more violent, people start dying
Hit the strip club, told them hoes gon' get the moppin'
Going to a strip club and telling the women there to clean the floors
Word to Diddy, we Cirocin'
Acknowledging Diddy and his successful brand, Ciroc
Word to Biggie, we'll be Pac-in'
Paying homage to two late rap legends, Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur
I just bought Selena's crib, I'm poppin'
Boasting about his wealth and success by purchasing a famous musician's former home
I just told Drizzy, "Let me take Serena to the tropics"
Asking Drake if he could potentially pursue tennis player, Serena Williams
Sittin' high, 6 God cover
Feeling powerful and successful enough to be featured on the cover of Drake's album, 'Views', as the '6 God'
Tell them hoes get low, 6 God comin'
Lowering oneself and showing respect to the '6 God' (Drake)
Pump, pump, pump it up
Requesting for the music to be played louder
She got a good head on her, but I pump it up
Having sex with a woman who is intelligent, but objectifying her and only valuing her physical abilities in bed
You let me turn into the nigga that you almost was
Becoming successful and wealthy, while the person he is talking to did not reach the same level of success
I done seen a lot of shit and I done been in things
Experienced many difficult and intense situations
And I never started nothin', I just finish things
Claiming to never have initiated confrontations, but always finishes them
How you out here celebratin' like the winnin' team?
Asking how someone can be so happy and proud, when they are not truly winning or being successful
No, calm down, calm down
Asking for someone to be more relaxed and level-headed
Shit ain't how you think it is, take a look around
Telling someone to see reality and recognize the truth of their situation
I'm supposed to be on a vacation right now
Acknowledging that he should be taking a break from his work, but is not doing so
Back with another one
Releasing another successful song
I'm steady droppin' bombs on your head top
Continuously releasing high-quality, successful music
Been that way since I could make your bed rock
Been making music that impresses listeners since the beginning of his career
Your next move can't erase your past moves
Unsuccessful decisions made in the past cannot be undone by future decisions
Took her out once she got attached to him
Taking a woman out on a date, knowing that she has become emotionally invested in someone else
Ring, ring, click, I'll get back to 'em
Receiving phone calls or messages, but not immediately responding
You don't really want the views
Other people's opinions and perspectives are not truly important or relevant
You don't wanna hear Not Nice did thirteen
Referencing a friend who served a 13-year prison sentence, implying that his friend's conviction should not be discussed or acknowledged
And did another two for some other shit he didn't do
Serving additional time in prison for a crime he did not commit
Last week, bwoy dem runnin' in the room
The police raided his place of residence last week
This week sold one point two
Despite the police raid, he still managed to sell 1.2 million records within the week
Yeah, it's a Boucheron baby boy
Referring to a French luxury jewelry brand to emphasize his wealth and style
Yeah, and I know Taraji like I'm baby boy
Making a reference to the film 'Baby Boy', in which Taraji P. Henson starred, stating that he knows her like he played a role in the film
And I fuck with Weezy and I'm Baby's boy
Referring to his friendship with rapper Lil Wayne, and also making a nod to the connection Lil Wayne has with his nickname, 'Baby'
Yeah we the Army, better yet the Navy, boy
Referring to his crew as a dominant force, and comparing them to both the Army and Navy
The birds want rings and tings, you know
Women want expensive, luxurious items as gifts
But we'll never take the bird shoppin', you know
Despite acknowledging women's desire for expensive things, they will not indulge in that behavior
Still, you already done know
Despite the previous statements, he knows that people are aware of his success and luxury
Big up, Six God
Giving praise to his friend, Drake, as the '6 God'
Haaaan, skrrt, skrrt!
Making ad-lib sounds, indicating energy and excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Shane Lindstrom, Kevin Gomringer, Tom Gomringer, Aubrey Drake Graham, Karim Kharbouch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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