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Gucci Mane & Drake Lyrics


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Southside
If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you

I got so many felonies
I might can't never go to Canada
But Drake said he gon' pull some strings
So let me check my calendar
I just popped me one of them one what-you-call-its
And it boosted my stamina
Now I'm fucking her on the banister
Guess I just East Atlanta'd her
I'm in an all red drop tarantula
Fuck a Challenger
Damn these hoes ain't got no manners bruh
Where's the manager?
I keep throwing rubber bandies up
Hoe, pull your panties up
'Cause you fuck like a granny fuck
You're just an amateur
This Patek Philipe gon' make this crooked judge
Try throw the book at me
I look like half a million worth of heroin
When she look at me
But you ain't gotta fuck with me my nig
But you're stuck with me
But how you called the cops on me my nig?
You grew up with me

I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now, got me talking about my life
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now and I need ya in my life
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now

Yeah, I'm both
Yeah, I had a drink, yeah, I smoked
Yeah, you think I need you, but I don't
Just left out Dubai with all my folk
Open water, my location is remote
Shout out Yachty but this ain't a Lil Boat
This some shit I wrote about when I was broke
See the power of the mind is not a joke
Man, I said that I would do it and I did
Used to get leftovers out the fridge
Nobody was famous where I lived
'Till I got it jumping at the crib
Took a lot to be able to give, I mean

I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now, got me talking about my life
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now and I need ya in my life
I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
But I'm both right now





Southside

Overall Meaning

The opening line of "Southside" sets the tone for the song as a whole, with Gucci Mane declaring that if Young Metro (a producer known for his work with Young Thug, 21 Savage, and other notable artists) doesn't trust someone, he will take matters into his own hands and "shoot" them. This establishes the idea that Gucci is someone who doesn't tolerate any disrespect or disloyalty.


The next lines see Gucci reflecting on his past, acknowledging that his criminal record prevents him from traveling to Canada. He mentions Drake, who he believes will help him resolve this issue. Gucci proceeds to brag about his sexual prowess, claiming he had intercourse with a woman on a banister after taking a performance-enhancing drug. He also talks about his wealth and his disdain for unprofessional women lacking basic etiquette.


Drake's verse begins with him stating that he doesn't usually open up about his life unless he's intoxicated. He mentions that he is drunk and high at the time, which leads him to talk about his struggles with fame and his journey to where he is now. In doing so, he aims to remind everyone that success can be achieved against all odds as long as one is determined and believes in themselves.


Overall, "Southside" is a track that celebrates success achieved through hard work and determination, while also serving as a reminder that loyalty and respect are non-negotiable. The song is a collaboration between two high-profile rappers who have both overcome adversity in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Southside
Referring to being from the Southside of Atlanta, Gucci Mane's hometown.


If Young Metro don't trust you, I'm gon' shoot you
If Gucci Mane's producer Young Metro does not trust you, then Gucci will take violent action against you.


I got so many felonies
Gucci Mane has a criminal record with numerous felony convictions.


I might can't never go to Canada
Due to his criminal record, Gucci Mane may be unable to travel to Canada.


But Drake said he gon' pull some strings
Drake has the connections to potentially help Gucci get into Canada despite his felonies.


So let me check my calendar
Gucci is open to the idea of going to Canada with Drake's assistance, and plans to see if he has any availability in his schedule.


I just popped me one of them one what-you-call-its
Gucci has taken a drug he cannot recall the name of.


And it boosted my stamina
The drug has given Gucci energy and improved his performance.


Now I'm fucking her on the banister
Gucci is having sexual intercourse with a woman on a staircase railing.


Guess I just East Atlanta'd her
Gucci's sexual prowess is indicative of his East Atlanta upbringing and lifestyle.


I'm in an all red drop tarantula
Gucci is driving an expensive, red sports car known as a tarantula.


Fuck a Challenger
Gucci dismisses the Dodge Challenger car in favor of his tarantula.


Damn these hoes ain't got no manners bruh
Gucci is frustrated with women who do not show proper respect or etiquette.


Where's the manager?
Gucci is asking for the person in charge, likely to voice a complaint about the women's behavior.


I keep throwing rubber bandies up
Gucci is throwing stacks of money held together by rubber bands as a display of his wealth.


Hoe, pull your panties up
Gucci is telling a woman to adjust her underwear, presumably to prepare for sexual activity.


'Cause you fuck like a granny fuck
Gucci is criticizing the woman's sexual performance, saying it resembles that of an elderly person's sexual activity.


You're just an amateur
Gucci is implying that the woman is inexperienced and not a skilled sexual partner.


This Patek Philipe gon' make this crooked judge
A watch made by luxury brand Patek Philippe will potentially influence a corrupt judge's ruling in Gucci's favor in court.


Try throw the book at me
The corrupt judge will try to impose a harsh penalty on Gucci despite the influence of his Patek Philippe watch.


I look like half a million worth of heroin
Gucci has a valuable and powerful appearance, as if he were worth the equivalent of $500,000 in heroin.


When she look at me
Women are attracted to Gucci's presence and appearance.


But you ain't gotta fuck with me my nig
Gucci acknowledges that people do not have to interact with him if they do not want to.


But you're stuck with me
Gucci hints that people will always be associated with him despite any attempts to distance themselves.


But how you called the cops on me my nig?
Gucci is asking someone how they could betray him and report him to law enforcement officials.


You grew up with me
Gucci has a long history and shared experiences with the person who betrayed him.


I don't usually do this unless I'm drunk or I'm high
Drake typically does not share personal details unless under the influence of drugs or alcohol.


But I'm both right now, got me talking about my life
Drake is currently under the influence of drugs and alcohol, prompting him to talk about his own experiences and feelings.


But I'm both right now
Drake reiterates that he is currently under the influence of drugs and alcohol.


And I need ya in my life
Drake desires the presence and support of someone important to him.


Yeah, I'm both
Drake confirms that he is currently under the influence of drugs and alcohol.


Yeah, I had a drink, yeah, I smoked
Drake has consumed both alcohol and drugs.


Yeah, you think I need you, but I don't
Drake addresses someone who thinks he is reliant on them, but he disagrees with that assessment.


Just left out Dubai with all my folk
Drake recently traveled with his companions to Dubai.


Open water, my location is remote
Drake is in a remote location near open water, implying he could be on a yacht or island.


Shout out Yachty but this ain't a Lil Boat
Drake gives a shout-out to rapper Lil Yachty, but notes that the current situation is not insignificant or small like Yachty's music.


This some shit I wrote about when I was broke
The song's lyrics were written by Drake during a time when he was experiencing financial hardship and struggle.


See the power of the mind is not a joke
Drake believes in the strength of one's mentality, and that it should not be underestimated.


Man, I said that I would do it and I did
Drake is proud that he followed through on his promises and achieved his goals.


Used to get leftovers out the fridge
Drake struggled in the past and sometimes had to eat leftovers from the refrigerator to make ends meet.


Nobody was famous where I lived
Drake's hometown did not have any famous people while he was growing up.


'Till I got it jumping at the crib
Drake's home became a popular and lively destination for social gatherings.


Took a lot to be able to give, I mean
Drake faced many difficulties before he could afford to give money and gifts to others.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Radric Davis, Aubrey Graham, Joshua Luellen, Leland Wayne

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