Tell Me Why
Rich Homie Quan Feat. Drake Lyrics
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I like convertible Bentleys and houses deep in the Hills
I might tell the whole crew come through
My squad gotta roll through come through
Tell the young high school kids keep dreamin'
Because they sure do come true
Then I say, this that fuckin' mob shit, this that fuckin' player shit
This that shake a bottle up and bust the top and spray the shit
And like you just got traded, girl
You don't know who you're playin' with
Oh yeah, oh yeah, my sound is what up right now
I've been down, but I'm up right now
Nigga been backstrokin' and breaststrokin'
Through that lane that you left open
Man I don't give a fuck right now
Let a nigga swim in the pussy on the low
'Bout to go drown in the cup right now, holla
I don't know what it was about you
Like blue you left me without a clue
(I pictured the fate, is it true?)
'Cause I try to make this shit work
(But it seems like is it your feelings
You kept them hatin' bitches all in our business)
But I just got one question baby, tell me why?
I Started from the bottom like Drake said, high
You the type of nigga gettin' robbed on a blind date, my squad'll
Kick in your door where that safe at
No Atari, games girl I don't play that
If she broke on that nutshell
Everything I say I follow (What you talkin' 'bout?)
Ummm, Polo shirt, my collar up
Drippin' on these hoes
Ain't by myself, it's a lot of us
Made a little money, still ain't got enough
And if you got a nigga dead, put your lighter up
Keep my eyes open, don't say nothin'
Motor geeked up like a raisin
You don't know me, you must mistake me
For somebody else
But it's somethin' about you that I fell in love with
Your ex nigga, fuck him
I had to tell her that
I don't know what it was about you
Like blue you left me without a clue
(I pictured the fate, is it true?)
'Cause I try to make this shit work
(But it seems like is it your feelings
You kept them hatin' bitches all in our business)
But I just got one question baby, tell me why?
Question, baby, tell me why
One question, baby, tell me why
The lyrics to Rich Homie Quan and Drakeβs βTell Me Whyβ speak about various themes, including personal ambition, materialism, promiscuity and heartbreak. Quan begins the first verse, outlining the poverty that compelled him and his friends to survive by whatever means necessary. He contrasts his street-level origins with his current position of wealth and luxury, where he has access to expensive cars and houses in the hills. The second half of the verse, delivered by Drake, speaks more directly to Quanβs womanizing ways, articulating how he treats women as disposable objects.
The chorus, repeated twice in the song, asks the titular question of βTell me why?β which could be interpreted in the context of the preceding lyrics as referring to why the relationship did not work out. While Quan indicates by the end of the song that he has moved on from the woman he is singing about, he initially focuses on bewilderment given various issues they face. Throughout the song, Quan and Drake build upon their respective verses by emphasizing the themes that they put forth, especially the ways in which their lifestyles initially compensate for feelings of powerlessness.
Line by Line Meaning
All my niggas so hungry, man they just eat what they kill
My friends work hard and take what they earn
I like convertible Bentleys and houses deep in the Hills
I appreciate luxurious cars and homes in exclusive neighborhoods
I might tell the whole crew come through
I may invite all my friends to come over
My squad gotta roll through come through
My group of friends must attend
Tell the young high school kids keep dreamin'
Encourage teenagers to chase their goals
Because they sure do come true
Dreams can become reality
Then I say, this that fuckin' mob shit, this that fuckin' player shit
I am bragging about my lifestyle as a gangster and a ladies' man
This that shake a bottle up and bust the top and spray the shit
This is the kind of behavior that involves opening champagne bottles in a flashy way
Bitches gettin' dugout like where all the fuckin' players sit
Girls are treated like baseball players during a break, suggesting they are sexually promiscuous
And like you just got traded, girl
It is implied that the girls are interchangeable and can be replaced with someone else
You don't know who you're playin' with
Girls do not realize who they are dealing with or how dangerous he could be
Oh yeah, oh yeah, my sound is what up right now
I believe my music is currently popular
I've been down, but I'm up right now
Although I experienced setbacks, I am now successful
Nigga been backstrokin' and breaststrokin'
I have been swimming and progressing through life, using different strokes
Through that lane that you left open
I am taking opportunities that were not available to me before
Man I don't give a fuck right now
I do not care about consequences and live life recklessly
Let a nigga swim in the pussy on the low
I am discreetly enjoying sexual encounters with multiple women
'Bout to go drown in the cup right now, holla
I am going to drink excessively, likely to cope with personal issues
I Started from the bottom like Drake said, high
I have worked my way up from humble beginnings to a successful position
You the type of nigga gettin' robbed on a blind date, my squad'll
You are vulnerable and likely to be robbed, but my friends will protect me
Kick in your door where that safe at
We will break into your house to find the safe where you store valuables
No Atari, games girl I don't play that
I do not waste my time on childish activities like playing video games
If she broke on that nutshell
If a girl is struggling financially
Everything I say I follow (What you talkin' 'bout?)
My words match my actions, suggesting I am trustworthy
Ummm, Polo shirt, my collar up
I dress fashionably by wearing a Polo shirt with a raised collar
Drippin' on these hoes
I am surrounded by attractive women who I seduce
Ain't by myself, it's a lot of us
I have a group of people who support me
Made a little money, still ain't got enough
I have some wealth, but it is not enough to satisfy my desires
And if you got a nigga dead, put your lighter up
If you lost someone close to you, raise a lighter to honor their memory
Keep my eyes open, don't say nothin'
I am alert and cautious, and do not share any information easily
Motor geeked up like a raisin
The car engine is running fiercely, like a raisin that has been soaked in water
You don't know me, you must mistake me
You are unfamiliar with my true self
For somebody else
You are confusing me with someone else
But it's somethin' about you that I fell in love with
Despite the misunderstanding, I still have feelings for you
Your ex nigga, fuck him
Disparaging comment about the girl's ex-boyfriend
I had to tell her that
I wanted to make sure she knew how I felt
I don't know what it was about you
I am unsure what it was that attracted me to you
Like blue you left me without a clue
You left me feeling lost and uncertain, like the color blue
(I pictured the fate, is it true?)
Did I foresee this outcome?
'Cause I try to make this shit work
I made an effort to maintain a relationship with you
(But it seems like is it your feelings
However, it appears that you are the one who is not invested in this relationship
You kept them hatin' bitches all in our business)
You allowed negative people to influence our relationship and interfere with it
But I just got one question baby, tell me why?
I have a single query for you, baby - why did you leave me?
Question, baby, tell me why
I am repeating my question for emphasis
One question, baby, tell me why
I have only one question for you - why did you break my heart?
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Aubrey Graham, Dequantes Lamar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cbrSemen
Yβall really wasnβt bumping this in 2015 tho. Still a banger so underrated!!π₯
@MoeGardner_
2020 and this shit still goes hardπ
@aundrephillips4841
This still slaps π₯
@brasco2222
This is so underrated
@ojoseph8591
Coulda saved homie career if it ainβt get leaked smh
@blissabyss5648
Drake went in with this
@majorwayornoway6773
My jam STILL!! π₯π₯ 2022 legooo
@majorwayornoway6773
Facts !!
@easonkaci
Still here π₯
@bdawgdagreat8879
I wish this didnβt get leaked. Woulda been bigger