Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992), better known as Lil Durk, is a … Read Full Bio ↴Durk Derrick Banks (born October 19, 1992), better known as Lil Durk, is a rapper, singer, and songwriter from Chicago, Illinois. Durk is best known for his involvement in the drill wave that took the music world by storm in the 2010s. He is the founder of his own record label and rap collective, Only the Family (OTF).

Beginning his career, from 2011 to 2012, Durk released his debut, un-official mixtape, I’m a Hitta which was released on August 26, 2011. On April 3, 2012, Durk released his sophomore mixtape, a sequel to his previous tape, I’m Still a Hitta. Durka later released his third mixtape on November 5, 2012, titled Life Ain’t No Joke

Like many drill artists, Durk’s early career was plagued with legal issues and accusations of violence. These issues eventually led to his shows being canceled.

From 2013 to 2015 Durk released a total of four projects, three mixtapes, and an album. October 10, 2013, marked the release of the first Signed to the Streets, one of Durk’s most notable mixtapes and the start of a series. In the summer of 2014, specifically July 4, Durk released a sequel to Signed to the Streets and released Signed to the Streets 2 featuring his “What You Do to Me”.

2015 would be an enormous year for Lil Durk as in July 2015, Durk released his debut studio album, Remember My Name which featured his Jeremih-assisted “Like Me.” Later that year, Durk released his sixth mixtape 300 Days 300 Nights which included his then-girlfriend, Dej Loaf-assisted, “My Beyoncé.”

From 2016 to 2017, Durk released a total of four solo projects and one collaborative project. On July 22, 2016, Durk released his sophomore studio album, Lil Durk 2X accompanied by features such as Future, Young Thug, Yo Gotti and more. Ending the year, Durk released They Forgot, his seventh mixtape.

Beginning 2017, in February, Durk released his seventh mixtape, Love Songs for the Streets, which is deemed as one of his most notable projects including features from Moneybagg Yo and YFN Lucci. Later that year in August, Durk released a collaborative EP with Lil Reese titled Supa Vultures; the project included his “Nobody Knows”. On October 19, 2017, Durk carried on with his Signed to the Streets series with the highly anticipated Signed to the Streets 2.5. The mixtape included the start of yet another song series titled “India” dedicated to his fiancé India Cox otherwise known as India Royale.

In 2018, Durk released two projects, he began with Just Cause Y'all Waited, Durk’s highest-charting mixtape peaking at #57 on the Billboard 200. Durk then released a sequel to Love Songs for the Streets titled Love Songs 4 the Streets 2. Durk was extremely successful prior to this album, however, many say that this exact album broke Durk into the mainstream rap industry as it had been his first project to chart in the top 10 of the Billboard 200.

2020 was an even better year for Lil Durk as he released his almost chart-topping Just Cause Y’all Waited 2 which peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200. It was later followed up with a deluxe.

The scars of violence run deep in Durk’s discography, particularly arising from the loss of OTF members Nunu (Nuski) and King Von at the hands of gunfire. Both artists are commemorated on his album The Voice, for which a deluxe version was released in 2021.

Anointing himself as the voice of the streets, Durk followed up this project with the release of the collaborative album The Voice of the Heroes with Lil Baby which brought the Chicago native artist his first #1 album.

Marking his first solo #1 album, in March 2022, Lil Durk released a melodramatic take on the deaths of his loved ones through an album titled 7220. The album became Durk’s first solo project to top the charts.

Breather
Lil Durk Lyrics

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(Nard & B)
(Trenchwork)

If we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody
We started we was young, so it barely got some bodies
I just love my nine, she be with me like she family
Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family
Gotta take a breather

Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather

Fuck her on the Tempur-Pedic
Turn around, let me eat it
Flip her over, let me beat it
Let her swallow all the semen
Let me close, the pussy bleedin'
I'ma smash it for no reason
Kill it dead if she cheatin'
I won't share 'cause I'm greedy
His and hers good, we eatin'
Say can I give back to the needy
Shawty super, super ready, ayy
Got me super, super jealous, ayy
Fly with super, super yellow, ayy
I'ma cop a new bezel, ayy
Fuck her for a lotta manners
Take a shot of that Henny, ayy
I'ma give you the bidness
You should take that Henny straight
I be seein' all my homies under your pic
Don't pay these hoes no attention, this is your dick
Turn on Pandora, play your shit
Put me in your life, we don't waist no time

If we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody
We started we was young, so it barely got some bodies
I just love my nine, she be with me like she family
Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather

Did I hit it, yup
Is it mine? Yup (yup)
Was it wet? Was it wet?
Was it cryin'? Yeah, yup
I think you think (I think you think)
That I don't think that it's mine
(That I don't think that it's mine)
I think you drink (I think you drink)
And forget about me all the time
I, I be counting moons
I, I don't think it's too soon
I, I don't think I'm too cool
To say that I miss you
Go, baby, ride, baby, ride
Oh with the time of your life
That mean you love it for once
I might be drunk or be high
Either or, I can't decide
Let's just admit that you're mine
I'ma claim it, bitch

If we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody
We started we was young, so it barely got some bodies
I just love my nine, she be with me like she family
Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather

You know you're mine (mine)
You know you're mine, yeah (oh yeah)
We spendin' time (time)
Like all the time, yeah (ooh yeah)
I hit you raw like all the time, yeah
We in the mall like all the time
So many diamonds I can't tell the time
I ain't been goin' out, keep me alive
First I'ma roll the L, pass me the light
Under my Gucci belt, that's a vibe, mmm
All this drinkin' and this kissin' got me horny
Put your lips on me then put that pussy on me
Ride that D just like you backseat of the Harley
Hold on tight, babe, hold me down, hold me down

If we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody
We started we was young, so it barely got some bodies
I just love my nine, she be with me like she family
Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather
Gotta take a breather

(Trenchwork)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Lil Durk's song "Breather" seem to paint a picture of a romantic relationship where the partners see each other as family, and the possibility of starting a family is on the horizon - reflected in the line, "Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family." Lil Durk desires an exclusive relationship and makes it clear that "if we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody." He also mentions that he is "super, super jealous" when referring to his partner, suggesting that he is possessive of her.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking a breather, perhaps suggesting that the intense nature of the relationship can be overwhelming, and both partners need to take a break and think things through. The song also references consuming alcohol, which could further imply that the relationship may be fueled by temporary moments of passion rather than a meaningful long-term connection.

Overall, the lyrics of "Breather" portray a romantic relationship where the partners want to start a family and are extremely connected, but may also experience moments of intensity that require a break.

Line by Line Meaning

If we fuckin', that's my pussy, better not give it to nobody
If we have sex, the person I'm involved with should not share their body with anyone else.

We started we was young, so it barely got some bodies
We started having sex at a young age, so there haven't been a lot of partners involved.

I just love my ma, she be with me like she family
I love my mother, and she is always there for me like family.

Fuckin' with no condom 'cause I'm tryna start a family
I'm not using protection during sex because I want to have a baby and start a family.

Gotta take a breather
I need to take a break from the intense activity of sex and catch my breath.

Fuck her on the Temper-Pedic
We are having sex on a comfortable and luxurious Tempur-Pedic mattress.

Turn around, let me eat it
Turn around so I can perform oral sex on you.

Flip her over, let me beat it
Flip her over so I can have sex with her from behind.

Let her swallow all the semen
I want her to swallow all of my semen after I orgasm.

Let me close, the pussy bleedin'
Let me get close to her so I can see that she is aroused and her vagina is lubricated.

I'ma smash it for no reason
I'm going to have sex with her just because I want to and there doesn't need to be a specific reason or occasion.

Kill it dead if she cheatin'
If I find out she is cheating on me, I will end the relationship and move on.

I won't share 'cause I'm greedy
I'm possessive and won't share the person I'm having sex with because I want them all to myself.

His and hers good, we eatin'
We are both benefiting from this sexual relationship and it's mutually enjoyable.

Send khaki bag to the needy
I'm going to donate money or clothes to those in need.

Shawty super, super ready, ayy
The person I'm having sex with is extremely aroused and ready for sexual activity.

Got me super, super jealous, ayy
I am feeling very jealous and possessive of the person I'm having sex with.

Fly with super, super yellow, ayy
I'm feeling high or intoxicated and my vision has a yellow tint.

I'ma cop a new bezel, ayy
I'm going to buy a new watch with diamonds on the face or bezel.

Fuck her for a lotta manners
I'm having sex with her because it's the polite or expected thing to do.

Take a shot of that Henny, ayy
Let's drink a shot of Hennessy.

I'ma give you the baddest
I'm going to give you the best sexual experience you've ever had.

You should take that Henny straight
You should drink your Hennessy without any mixer or chaser.

I be seein' all my homies under your pic
I see my friends commenting or liking your pictures on social media.

Don't pay these hoes no attention, this is your dick
Don't pay attention to other women, focus on the fact that we are having sex and satisfying each other.

Turn on Pandora, play your shit
Let's listen to some music on Pandora, specifically songs that you like.

Put me in your life, we don't wait no time
Let's start a relationship and not waste any time.

Give that Henny up, yup
Give me your Hennessy, please.

Is it mine? Yup
Are you mine? Yes, you are.

Was it wet? Was it wet?
Did you get wet during sex?

Was it cryin'? Yeah, yup
Did your vagina produce lubrication during sex? Yes, it did.

I think you think (I think you think)
I believe that you have certain thoughts or feelings.

That I don't think that it's mine (That I don't think that it's mine)
I don't believe that you think I am the father of your child.

I think you drink (I think you drink)
I believe that you drink alcohol.

And forget about me all the time
When you're drinking, you sometimes forget about me or ignore me.

I, I be counting moons
I am waiting for a certain amount of time to pass before confirming paternity of the child.

I, I don't think it's too soon
I don't think it's too early to discuss the possibility of being the father of your child.

I, I don't think I'm too cool
I don't think I'm too cool to have a serious conversation about our relationship and your pregnancy.

To say that I miss you
I'm not too cool to tell you that I miss you and want to be with you.

Come on, baby, ride, baby, ride
Let's have sex and pleasure each other.

Oh with the time of your life
This will be an amazing sexual experience for you.

That mean you love it for once
You will love it so much that you will only need to experience it once.

I might be drunk or be high
I am under the influence of alcohol or drugs and not thinking clearly.

Either or, I can't decide
I am unsure if I am under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if it's just my intense attraction to you.

Let's just admit that you're mine
Let's acknowledge that we are in a relationship and that you are mine.

I'ma claim it, bitch
I am going to assert my ownership over you and our relationship.

You know you're mine
We have a bond and you belong to me.

We spend the time
We spend a lot of time together.

Like all the time, ooh, yeah, yeah
We spend almost all of our time together.

I hit you raw like all the time, yeah
I have unprotected sex with you frequently.

We in the mall like all the time
We enjoy shopping together and do it frequently.

So many diamonds I can't tell the time
I have so many diamonds on my watch that it's difficult to see what time it is.

I ain't been going out, keep me alive
I haven't been going out or socializing much, and spending time with you keeps me feeling happy and alive.

First I'ma roll the L, pass me the light
Before we have sex, I am going to roll a marijuana joint and smoke it.

Under my Gucci belt, that's a vibe, mmm
Underneath my Gucci belt, I am aroused and ready to have sex.

All this drinking and this kissing got me horny
Drinking alcohol and kissing you has made me very sexually aroused.

Put your lips on me then put that pussy on me
Kiss me and then have sex with me.

Ride that D just like you backseat of the Harley
Have sex with me in a way that is as exciting as riding on the back of a Harley motorcycle.

Hold on tight, babe, hold me down, hold me down
Hold on tightly to me during sex and make me feel desired and wanted.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Eric Rackley, Durk D. Banks, Jahron Anthony Brathwaite, James B. Jr. Rosser, Tyrone William Jr. Griffin

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