No Days Off
Wale Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Revolution might be televised
But make sure if they do see
Them people see my good side
Black nigga with intellect
Sixth grade I was Special Ed
Tenth grade I was rad as shit
Lookin' like a nigga just left Japan
Well goddamn, now I be the man
And every bitch kickin' it with me doin' Mia Hamm
Every visit to Neimans, I swear don't even see a tag
When you're reachin' your dreams
You got reason to brag
Ambition over everything
And I never plan on settling
And my wish is to have everything
And my only fear's a wedding ring
Hopin' that my niggas see
Hopin' that these bitches saw it
Hopin' when it's break in here
I got he same addition for it
Niggas think I'm slippin, niggas is lunchin'
And even dumb is smokin' zipper or somthin'

No days off! No days off!
Heard they coming for a nigga
Bitch I'm Ray Charles
No days off!
Takin' breaks will leave you broken
And we can't fall
No days off! No days off!
Heard they coming for a nigga
Bitch I'm Ray Charles
No days off!
Takin' breaks will leave you broken
And we can't fall

I used to sleep hungry in a bed next to roaches
Now I wake up, play a beat and burn a couple roaches
Permanently focused, learning while I'm going
And the word most important
Don't regurgitate my sperm
Let me work that, no nasty
But I'm actually quite respectful
But you call a bitch a bitch
And real bitches don't respect you
And that's fucked up
But I guess that shit's just tough love
Around my way, I'm cut throat
And what I did just ain't enough
Fly shit ain't not thang to us
Twenty somethin', no baby ma
Mama want me to go find a wife
I'm like sorry ma, this not the time
Can't decide, take em out
G'd up, shake it down
Weed up, better make a sound
Greened up, I'm like baby Sal
Higher than high school
Mariah tunes and five flutes
Owe five to Hooper's and light shoes
Never liked school
Reckless when I move
Where I'm from, it get cold
Niggas die over shoes
Niggas shoot over bitches
Bitches get niggas set up
Stuck up beat up and wet up
That's why I never met em
That's why forever I love seldom and trust never
And fuck whoever don't put one hundred percent in
Nigga

No days off! No days off!
Heard they coming for a nigga
Bitch I'm Ray Charles
No days off!
Takin' breaks will leave you broken
And we can't fall
No days off! No days off!
Heard they coming for a nigga
Bitch I'm Ray Charles
No days off!




Takin' breaks will leave you broken
And we can't fall

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Wale's song "No Days Off" can be interpreted as a message to motivate people to work hard towards their dreams and aspirations. He exemplifies the challenges he faced while growing up in a poor neighborhood and how he had to fight to achieve his success. He emphasizes the importance of putting in the hard work and dedication that is necessary to reach one's goals, and encourages people not to become complacent, but to continue hustling and grinding relentlessly.


Throughout the song, Wale speaks about his own personal experiences, from being in Special Ed in sixth grade to becoming successful and having money. He reflects on the sacrifices he made to get there, including working non-stop, missing family functions, and being forced to make difficult choices. Despite it all, he remains determined, stating his wish to have everything and his fears of being held back by settling down too early. He also speaks to a general state of societal competition and the importance of throwing oneself completely into their craft to be successful.


Overall, "No Days Off" is a call to action for anyone who has ever had a dream, encouraging them to work towards it with all they have and never become complacent, but instead to constantly push themselves to new heights.


Line by Line Meaning

Revolution might be televised
Even a revolution may be broadcasted, but one must always be conscious about their reputation.


But make sure if they do see
Regardless of what is broadcasted, one must always make sure their good side is shown.


Them people see my good side
I want people to see the best in me.


Black nigga with intellect
I am an intelligent, black man.


Sixth grade I was Special Ed
I was in Special Education in sixth grade.


Tenth grade I was rad as shit
I was cool and popular in tenth grade.


Lookin' like a nigga just left Japan
I have a unique and stylish appearance.


Well goddamn, now I be the man
I am now successful and accomplished.


And every bitch kickin' it with me doin' Mia Hamm
All the women who spend time with me are successful and driven like soccer player, Mia Hamm.


Every visit to Neimans, I swear don't even see a tag
I am so wealthy that I don't even notice the prices of things at high-end stores like Neiman Marcus.


When you're reachin' your dreams
When you are pursuing your goals and aspirations.


You got reason to brag
You have a right to boast about your accomplishments.


Ambition over everything
Having the desire and drive to achieve is more important than anything.


And I never plan on settling
I have no intentions of ever settling for less than what I deserve.


And my wish is to have everything
My ultimate desire is to have everything that I want.


And my only fear's a wedding ring
I am afraid of marriage and the responsibilities it brings.


Hopin' that my niggas see
I hope my friends can see and appreciate my success.


Hopin' that these bitches saw it
I hope the women who didn't believe in me before can see how far I've come.


Hopin' when it's break in here
I hope that when the opportunity arises, I will be ready to seize it.


I got he same addition for it
I am always hungry for success and will work hard to achieve it.


Niggas think I'm slippin, niggas is lunchin'
People may think that I am slipping, but they are mistaken and not paying attention.


And even dumb is smokin' zipper or somthin'
Even people who aren't particularly smart or successful are still trying to achieve their goals.


No days off! No days off!
You must work tirelessly towards your goals without taking days off.


Heard they coming for a nigga
I am aware that people may be trying to take me down.


Bitch I'm Ray Charles
I am determined and resilient like the blind pianist, Ray Charles.


Takin' breaks will leave you broken
If you take breaks in pursuing your goals, you will not achieve success.


And we can't fall
We can't afford to fail.


I used to sleep hungry in a bed next to roaches
I have experienced extreme poverty and difficult living conditions.


Now I wake up, play a beat and burn a couple roaches
Now that I am successful, I can spend my mornings producing music and smoking marijuana.


Permanently focused, learning while I'm going
I am always focused on learning and improving myself as I work towards my goals.


And the word most important
The most important thing to remember is that...


Don't regurgitate my sperm
Don't copy or imitate my style or ideas.


Let me work that, no nasty
Let me handle that, no need for any inappropriate behavior or comments.


But I'm actually quite respectful
Despite my rough exterior, I am actually a respectful person.


But you call a bitch a bitch
If you insult and disrespect a woman,


And real bitches don't respect you
Women who are strong and independent will not respect you for your derogatory language towards them.


And that's fucked up
That's not right.


But I guess that shit's just tough love
But maybe that's just how it is, tough love.


Around my way, I'm cut throat
In my neighborhood, I am tough and ruthless.


And what I did just ain't enough
My past accomplishments are not enough to satisfy me and I want to achieve more.


Fly shit ain't not thang to us
Expensive and luxurious things are no big deal to us now that we are successful.


Twenty somethin', no baby ma
I am in my twenties and don't have any children.


Mama want me to go find a wife
My mother wants me to settle down and find a wife.


I'm like sorry ma, this not the time
I'm not ready to settle down and focus on family right now, mom.


Can't decide, take em out
I can't make up my mind, so I'll just have multiple casual relationships.


G'd up, shake it down
I am dressed in gang-style clothing and moving confidently.


Weed up, better make a sound
I am smoking marijuana and better not draw any unwanted attention.


Greened up, I'm like baby Sal
I am high and feeling like rapper Young Jeezy, nicknamed Baby Sal.


Higher than high school
I am extremely high on drugs.


Mariah tunes and five flutes
I am listening to Mariah Carey's music and using a marijuana smoking instrument called a flute.


Owe five to Hooper's and light shoes
I owe $500 to a shoe store called Hooper's and need to lighten up my situation.


Never liked school
I never enjoyed or excelled in the traditional school system.


Reckless when I move
I am careless and impulsive in my actions.


Where I'm from, it get cold
I come from a tough neighborhood where things can get dangerous.


Niggas die over shoes
People are killed for owning expensive shoes in my area.


Niggas shoot over bitches
Men are willing to fight and even use firearms over women in my community.


Bitches get niggas set up
Women can be manipulative and get men into trouble in my area.


Stuck up beat up and wet up
People can be jumped and physically attacked in my neighborhood.


That's why I never met em
That's why I don't associate with those types of people.


That's why forever I love seldom and trust never
I only keep a small circle of close friends and never trust anyone fully.


And fuck whoever don't put one hundred percent in
I do not respect or tolerate people who are not willing to give their all towards their goals.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OLUBOWALE AKINTIMEHIN, ALDRIN DAVIS

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

@latestoner

Song instantly raises your blood pressure.📈

@TheRealCC3

Saw something about Ray Charles earlier this morning and remembered this song exists. Who still bumping 11 years later?

@lilrkk

most underrated beat 

@NaturalGmail

So tru. That beat so hard

@brendencosta7361

Most underrated rapper

@nuknuknuk111

lilrkk word

@sbarlow6878

👍💪🔥🔥🔥🔥

@drewcocco4682

I used to have to listen to this just to get to work.

@rogeliofelix13

EVERYDAY BRO. Working doubles and shit

@shaygraham5963

I LUV WALE HE WENT SOOO HARD ON THIS TRACK AMBITION IS A CLASSIC!!!

More Comments

More Versions