Congratulations
drake and lil wayne Lyrics


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Uh, black hearts on my cardigan
At the crib tellin' your girl that we should order in
And tell G to put his feet up on the ottoman
We just up against a bunch of rappers I go harder than
Damn, I'm so Catriona smarter than
A lot of these niggas swear the coach just brought the starter in
Yeah, and I'm the type to tell your daughter things
I float high, don't try and cut my water wings
I'm still myself
Suicide bars, I kill myself
Charge it to the game, I bill myself
And I don't feel y'all, but I feel myself
Aunty Doe, tell 'em I deserve a mazel tov
I'm rappin' like a Shepherd with the muzzle off
I'm next to blow, pause
And I can't hear the critics talkin' over the applause
Yeah, I tried to tell 'em, Future let 'em know
Send the haters all my love, X and O
I got a black box where suggestions go
But I don't really give a fuck, it's probably best you know
My reality is brighter than your dreams are
I got your dream girl, ridin' in your dream car
Yeah, and the visual is stunnin'
I hope they document what I'm becomin'
Congratulations

So what you want, an award or somethin'?
I'm at the private airport boardin' somthin'
I see nothing from afar but I'm far from nothing
Put on your poker face, I'll pull your card if you're bluffin'
But I ain't with the hard talk
I got a Monopoly, catch me on my boardwalk
Like I said, we pull your card and find out you're a Hallmark
Just know I'm breakin' world records, no false start
I don't see your point unless it's gunpoint or somthin'
My deal like Weezy first week, one point somthin'
And my verses gettin' stupider
Wayne if you're on Mars, can you pick me up from Jupiter?
Phone blowin' up, so I'm cuttin' off my cellular
I'm a superstar, note it onto my nebula
I will break a leg, break a arm and a fibula
When I break it down, when I, when I break it down
I hug and kiss the drum kick
I put the beat in my back pocket and just sit
But, you could never beat my ass, pause
Again, dammit y'all, again
Y'all, pretend that we are, some men that get it on, and in
I'll die before I lose, 'cause I was born to win
If he don't fuck wit y'all, then don't bother him
And yes, I'll fuck this game but I won't father them
Right, uh

It's like, these days man, I'm booked and I'm busy
Dad named me Drake, Footz named me Drizzy
They tried to tell me I'd never be nothin' but a protege
But if you watched the VMAs, there's nothing more to say
I got the key to happiness and all the copies
Remember this day like you bought a poppy
And damn, how I get so nice?
I just spent it all once, 'bout to get rich twice
Surprise party, bitch, now it's on and poppin'
I always choose dough like it's my only option
'Cause money always knows best
Chain snatch flow, they say, "Get it off yo' chest"
And I'm what all the fuss about
And if they talkin', I bet I'm what they discussion 'bout
Hit me at the office, same extension
Consider me the reason y'all should pay attention

It's crack!
Ayo Drizzy, you shoulda said that on the hook
You shoulda been like, "Congratulations, it's crack!"
Yeah




It's crack, haha, congratulations
Ladies and gentlemen!

Overall Meaning

The song "Congratulations" by Drake and Lil Wayne is a celebration of their success and achievements despite all the obstacles and criticisms they faced. It talks about how they are different from other rappers and how they work hard to become the best. In the first verse, Drake mentions his black heart on the cardigan, which could be a metaphor for how he doesn't follow what is trendy and instead follows his heart. He also boasts about his success and how he is smarter and better than other rappers. He talks about how he is still himself and doesn't let the critics get to him. Lil Wayne's verse is more aggressive and talks about how he is not afraid to show his success and achievements. He also mentions how he is breaking the world records and how he is different from other rappers.


The chorus of the song, "Congratulations," is a way of saying that they made it, they are successful, and they deserve to celebrate. The song is like a victory lap, where the rappers are celebrating their success and telling everyone who didn't believe in them that they were wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, black hearts on my cardigan
I'm cool and edgy with my black hearted cardigan.


At the crib tellin' your girl that we should order in
I'm at your girl's place and we're chilling, thinking of getting food delivered.


And tell G to put his feet up on the ottoman
I'm hanging out with G, and he's relaxing, putting his feet up on the footrest.


We just up against a bunch of rappers I go harder than
I'm competing with other rappers and I'm way better than them.


Damn, I'm so Catriona smarter than
I'm super smart, like the beauty queen Catriona Gray.


A lot of these niggas swear the coach just brought the starter in
Many rappers think they're the main player, but I'm the real star of the game.


Yeah, and I'm the type to tell your daughter things
I'm charming and smooth, and I might flirt with your daughter.


I float high, don't try and cut my water wings
I'm soaring in life, don't try to bring me down or hinder me.


I'm still myself
No matter what success I achieve, I will always stay true to my identity.


Suicide bars, I kill myself
My lyrics are so intense and powerful, it's like I'm hurting myself.


Charge it to the game, I bill myself
I'll take the losses and debts of the industry, I'll pay for my own mistakes.


And I don't feel y'all, but I feel myself
I don't care about other people's opinions, but I know my own worth and greatness.


Aunty Doe, tell 'em I deserve a mazel tov
Give me some recognition and congratulations, I deserve it.


I'm rappin' like a Shepherd with the muzzle off
I'm free and unreserved in my creative expression, like a shepherd removing the muzzle from his animal.


I'm next to blow, pause
I'm about to be the next big thing, but let's take a moment to acknowledge the sexual innuendo in this line.


And I can't hear the critics talkin' over the applause
My success and achievements are so loud, I can't even hear the criticism or negativity.


Yeah, I tried to tell 'em, Future let 'em know
I'm trying to spread my message of excellence and success to everyone, even to Future.


Send the haters all my love, X and O
I'm not affected by haters, I even send them love and kisses.


I got a black box where suggestions go
I have a place where people can suggest something, but it doesn't mean I'd necessarily consider it.


But I don't really give a fuck, it's probably best you know
But in reality, I don't really care about other people's opinions, and it would be best for you to know that.


My reality is brighter than your dreams are
My reality is more amazing and fantastical than ordinary people's dreams.


I got your dream girl, ridin' in your dream car
I have everything you desire in life, including your ideal partner and fancy car.


Yeah, and the visual is stunnin'
My appearance and image are impressive and awe-inspiring.


I hope they document what I'm becomin'
I want people to take notice and record my journey to greatness.


So what you want, an award or somethin'?
What is it that you desire, recognition or some sort of prize?


I'm at the private airport boardin' somthin'
I'm flying in style from a private airport.


I see nothing from afar but I'm far from nothing
From a distance, you might perceive me as insignificant, but I'm actually very valuable.


Put on your poker face, I'll pull your card if you're bluffin'
Act cool and hide your true intentions, because I'm good at seeing through people's lies and tricks.


But I ain't with the hard talk
I'm not interested in fighting or intimidating people.


I got a Monopoly, catch me on my boardwalk
I'm successful and have control over my life, like in the board game Monopoly.


Like I said, we pull your card and find out you're a Hallmark
As I mentioned earlier, we'll reveal your true self and expose your soft and fake nature.


Just know I'm breakin' world records, no false start
I'm achieving great feats and making history, without any false starts or mistakes.


I don't see your point unless it's gunpoint or somthin'
I don't understand your point of view unless you're threatening me, or something equally critical.


My deal like Weezy first week, one point somthin'
My agreement is similar to Lil Wayne's record deal where he earned $1.5 million in his first week.


And my verses gettin' stupider
My rap lyrics are becoming sillier and less serious.


Wayne if you're on Mars, can you pick me up from Jupiter?
Lil Wayne is my friend and collaborator, and I jokingly ask him to pick me up in space.


Phone blowin' up, so I'm cuttin' off my cellular
I'm getting too many calls and notifications, so I'm turning off my phone and disconnecting for a while.


I'm a superstar, note it onto my nebula
I'm a huge star and my fame transcends even the galaxy.


I will break a leg, break a arm and a fibula
I will put in a lot of effort and sacrifice, even if it means breaking my bones.


When I break it down, when I, when I break it down
When I analyze or explain things, I do it in a detailed and precise way.


I hug and kiss the drum kick
I'm passionate and appreciative of the beats and rhythm in my music.


I put the beat in my back pocket and just sit
I have mastered the rhythm and beats so well that I can just relax and chill while performing.


But, you could never beat my ass, pause
You can't physically or metaphorically defeat me, pause (referring to a pause in jokes insulting someone's masculinity).


Again, dammit y'all, again
I'm so good, let's do it again for emphasis.


Y'all, pretend that we are, some men that get it on, and in
Let's pretend to be some macho guys who know what they're doing in life and in bed.


I'll die before I lose, 'cause I was born to win
I'm so competitive and confident, I'd rather die than experience defeat because I was destined to be a winner.


If he don't fuck wit y'all, then don't bother him
If Lil Wayne doesn't like or approve of something, then leave him alone and don't annoy him about it.


And yes, I'll fuck this game but I won't father them
I'll dominate this music industry, but I won't take responsibility for my rivals or help them succeed.


It's like, these days man, I'm booked and I'm busy
I'm really popular and in-demand these days, so I'm always busy with projects and appointments.


Dad named me Drake, Footz named me Drizzy
My dad gave me my name, but my friends call me Drizzy or Footz.


They tried to tell me I'd never be nothin' but a protege
People doubted my potential and thought I'd always be just a lesser version of something else.


But if you watched the VMAs, there's nothing more to say
I proved my haters wrong by winning and performing amazingly at the MTV Video Music Awards.


I got the key to happiness and all the copies
I've discovered the secret to true happiness, and I'm the only one who has all the answers.


Remember this day like you bought a poppy
This day is significant and memorable like how one would always remember buying a poppy for Remembrance Day.


And damn, how I get so nice?
I'm so talented and skilled, it's amazing how I got to be this good.


I just spent it all once, 'bout to get rich twice
I've reached the peak of my success, but I'll soon get even richer and more successful.


Surprise party, bitch, now it's on and poppin'
I'm ready to party and have a good time with unexpected guests or surprises.


I always choose dough like it's my only option
I prioritize money and wealth above all else.


'Cause money always knows best
I trust money and its power to bring happiness and success.


Chain snatch flow, they say, "Get it off yo' chest"
My rap style and lyrics are so intense, it's like snatching someone's chain off their neck. They urge me to continue expressing myself.


And I'm what all the fuss about
Everyone talks about me and admires me, because I'm so amazing and successful.


And if they talkin', I bet I'm what they discussion 'bout
If people are talking or gossiping about something, I'm sure they're talking about me and my accomplishments.


Hit me at the office, same extension
Contact me at my usual work number and extension, I'm always there for business.


Consider me the reason y'all should pay attention
I'm so important and noteworthy, that everyone should take notice and pay attention to me.


It's crack!
I'm so good and amazing, it's like a drug addiction.


Ayo Drizzy, you shoulda said that on the hook
Lil Wayne suggests that Drake should have said their catchphrase on the chorus of the song.


You shoulda been like, "Congratulations, it's crack!"
Drake should have said, "Congratulations, you have become addicted to our incredible talent and skills."


Ladies and gentlemen!
Announcing to the audience that they're about to witness an amazing performance.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham

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Comments from YouTube:

@f2dify

Theres a group of us that hear this song and are taken back to a better time...like if you are one of those

@armandomacias9051

Fo sho. We too.

@thatwaverdeejay9549

Same vibes just riding solo these days now.

@truthisreal.

Life before getting old and before Trump. Lmaooo

@ij181

You definitely understand man wish you the best.

@jayperez9179

Clay G. Most definitely! Back to 2011 graduating high school not having a single clue where life would take me.. it’s been a ride

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@jayyscales2236

I love how the comments from like 6-7 years ago are talking about the nostalgic emotions this song makes you feel and fast forward to right now and it's just still such a refreshing/beautiful feeling this song gives off, still.

@silasbeacom2930

Word up

@AR42499

Still nostalgic to me

@musicsface101

If he performed this at a Drake concert today all his "fans" would be lookin confused at each other like " When does this come out?" smh lol 😭😂🤦🏾‍♂️💯

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