Wildfire
SBTRTK Lyrics


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[Drake - Verse 1]
Wassup, real nigga doing real stuff
Get a lot of money, you could never get enough
And you know the new shit sounds so tough
So and so just walked on, so what?
I don't really vibe with a lot of these niggas
I aint really into giving more than one chance, girl
I already tried with a lot of these niggas
F-ck that, that team dont know real, whats that?
That can't be from here
That can't be what they believe in, is the best shit fo the year
Thats that fake shit, thats that fake shit
That that top row of veneer
Just when they getting impatient
When I make a World premiere
Uh, damn, word, Award shows coming
Make sure you spell that shit right
Make sure they give me all the credit I deserve
Make sure the good stuff's still in that Sprite
They watch us make that shit into a song
Ya aint livin' that boy stop stealin' that life
Anything could happen when I do see ya
Guess it all depends on how I'm feelin' that night
Okay, live my life in hotels
Bitch better have my room right
If they kill me, bury me a legend
Bitch better have my tomb right
Ahh, this is perfect for the women that I love before
I love em all, I just love me more

I could bet all of the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark babe

Would it be bad
If I had to set the alarm
Cus those thrills that run up my back
You are my star
Nothing else could leave me off track

Hey, yeaaaah
You're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
You're innocence
Whose the brave
Drowning in
Would you save me?
It's a crime
If you don't
You're the spy
By the throat

I could bet all of the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark babe
Would it be bad

Hey, yeaaaah
You're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
You're innocence
Whose the brave
Drowning in
Would you save me?
It's a crime
If you don't




You're the spy
By the throat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake's verse in SBTRKT's "Wildfire" express his confidence in his wealth and talent. He claims not to get along with many people and only gives them one chance before moving on. He also calls out those who are fake and not genuine in their beliefs. He urges his team to make sure he gets the credit he deserves and speaks about his life spent in hotels. He finishes with the notion that he loves himself more than anything else.


The chorus of the song sung by Little Dragon speaks to the intense passion and attraction the person has towards their lover. They describe it as being like a wildfire, consuming and all-encompassing. They ask the question of whether it would be bad for them to set an alarm to remind them of these feelings. They express the idea that the person they love is their star, guiding them and maintaining their focus. They fear that if their lover were to leave or not stay with them, they would be lost and hopeless.


Line by Line Meaning

Wassup, real nigga doing real stuff
A confident introduction from the artist that he is a real person doing genuine, authentic things with his life.


Get a lot of money, you could never get enough
The singer likes making money and believes there is no such thing as having too much of it.


And you know the new shit sounds so tough
The artist believes that new music trends are sounding particularly striking.


So and so just walked on, so what?
The artist doesn't care that a particular person has entered the room.


I don't really vibe with a lot of these niggas
The artist doesn't connect well with many people around him.


I aint really into giving more than one chance, girl
The singer is not interested in offering second chances to people who have already let him down.


I already tried with a lot of these niggas
The artist has attempted to establish relationships with many people before, but was unsuccessful.


F-ck that, that team dont know real, whats that?
The artist has no regard for a particular team that he believes doesn't know what's real or worthwhile.


That can't be from here
The artist is questioning whether a certain thing really comes from where he is.


That can't be what they believe in, is the best shit fo the year
The artist is doubtful that a particular thing is seen as the best thing of the year, given that he doesn't believe in it himself.


Thats that fake shit, thats that fake shit
The artist contends that a particular thing isn't genuine or trustworthy.


That that top row of veneer
The artist is referring to something that looks superficially attractive, though it may conceal something less so.


Just when they getting impatient
Someone is anxious or restless, and may be about to act.


When I make a World premiere
The artist is excited to present a new piece of work, likely for the first time.


Uh, damn, word, Award shows coming
The singer is realizing or acknowledging that an award show is coming up soon.


Make sure you spell that shit right
The artist cares that a particular piece of information is spelled correctly, likely for accuracy or for professional reasons.


Make sure they give me all the credit I deserve
The artist wants to be properly recognized and credited for his work.


Make sure the good stuff's still in that Sprite
The artist wants to ensure that an alluring or additive substance is still present in a particular drink.


They watch us make that shit into a song
Someone is observing the creative process of transforming an experience or piece of content into a song.


Ya aint livin' that boy stop stealin' that life
The artist isn't living a particular lifestyle, and suggests that someone who claims to be is actually stealing that persona.


Anything could happen when I do see ya
The artist expects that there might be an unpredictable result if he sees someone he's referring to.


Guess it all depends on how I'm feelin' that night
The artist suggests that his mood may determine how he will react in a certain situation.


Okay, live my life in hotels
The artist is noting that he spends a lot of time staying in hotels rather than in a single location.


Bitch better have my room right
The artist is particular about the condition of his hotel room, likely so that he's comfortable or able to work.


If they kill me, bury me a legend
The artist desires to be remembered fondly or impressively even after he passes away.


Bitch better have my tomb right
The artist wants his tomb to be in good condition, likely for similar reasons that he wants his hotel room to be comfortable.


Ahh, this is perfect for the women that I love before
The singer contends that this song would be ideal for some of the women he used to love.


I love em all, I just love me more
The artist claims to have loved many women before, but ultimately declares that he loves and prioritizes himself over all of them.


I could bet all of the riches that I ever had Rushing the night like a shark babe Would it be bad
The artist implies that he's confident enough in his bets and his self-confidence to make bold moves or take big risks.


You're like a wildfire You got me rising high You're innocence
The singer is comparing someone or something to a wildfire, suggesting that this force is highly tempting or influential.


Whose the brave Drowning in Would you save me?
The artist is wondering if someone will come to his aid when needed or if he will have to rely on his own strength.


It's a crime If you don't You're the spy By the throat
The artist perceives that it would be a major offense for someone not to help him in a time of need, and the apathetic party would be treated as an adversary.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dariaivan

[Verse: Yukimi Nagano]
I could bet all of the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark, babe, would it be bad?
If I had to set the alarm 'cause of the thrills that run up my back
You are my star, nothing else can lead me off track

[Chorus: Yukimi Nagano & SBTRKT]
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat

[Verse: Yukimi Nagano]
I could bet all the riches that I ever had
Rushing the night like a shark, babe, would it be bad?

[Chorus: Yukimi Nagano & SBTRKT]
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Hey-yeah, you're like a wildfire
You got me rising high
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throat
Your innocence, who's brave?
Drowning in, would you save me?
It's a crime, if you don't
You'll expire by the throa



All comments from YouTube:

@nicolehughes5344

Who’s still listening in 2024 πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯

@jadendaly3650

Me

@anarchitectedepassage3759

And me...

@sugedollaz371

Me too!

@natedogg0811

Yessah

@sharmine1747

Yeaaaahhhh❀

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@Jade_jemma

I’m 34 now and if I remember rightly I think I was 22/23 years old when I first heard this, was a banger back then and still is now. Wish music like this was still made. The bloody nostalgia on this makes me wana cry being carefree having a simple life haha 😒

@AsapWave

This beat was ahead of its time πŸ”₯.

@r6blaze

I've been racking my brain, what song originally used this beat?

@anamarieanderson6551

Khan drake sang this song b4

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