Lyrics & breakdown
- 09
[Verse 1]
10I did some charity today for the kids
11But I'm used to it 'cause all y'all charity cases
12All y’all stare in my face in hopes you could be the replacement
13Niggas is snitchin' on us without no interrogation
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “But I'm used to it 'cause all y'all charity cases,” Drake addresses Meek Mill directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. Naming or plainly addressing Meek Mill removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 14
I stay silent 'cause we at war and I’m very patient
15Six God is watchin', I just hope you’re prepared to face him
16I’m charged up, I’m charged up
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “Six God is watchin', I just hope you’re prepared to face him,” Drake addresses Meek Mill directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. Naming or plainly addressing Meek Mill removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 17
[Verse 2]
18Wow, I’m honored that you think this is staged
19I’m flattered, man, in fact, I’m amazed
20The perfect start to the summer, man, this shit is a doozy
21This shit a twist in the movie, but don't jump to conclusions
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “Wow, I’m honored that you think this is staged,” Drake addresses Meek Mill directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. Naming or plainly addressing Meek Mill removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 22
You boys are gettin' into your feelings on me
23You should embrace it, this could be one of our realest moments
24Okay, the flow start to feel familiar, don’t it?
25Must I remind you that Jimmy got 20 million on it?
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “You boys are gettin' into your feelings on me,” Drake addresses Meek Mill directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. Naming or plainly addressing Meek Mill removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 30
Done doin' favors for people
31'Cause it ain’t like I need the money I make off a feature
32I see you niggas havin' trouble goin' gold
33Turnin' into some so-and-sos that no one knows
Block noteMakes the confrontation explicit
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “I see you niggas havin' trouble goin' gold,” Drake addresses Meek Mill directly and makes the situation described in the quoted line the point of confrontation. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. Naming or plainly addressing Meek Mill removes the safety of a subliminal and makes the quoted claim something the target can either answer or leave standing.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 57
And your main focus is tryna harm us?
58And you think you ‘bout to starve us?
59Niggas ain’t about to starve us
60Nah, I’m charged up!
Block noteUses a pointed question as an accusation
TargetMeek Mill
MeaningWhat it means: In “And your main focus is tryna harm us?,” Drake puts Meek Mill's conduct on trial through a question that is meant as a challenge, not a neutral request for information. Why it was said: The track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter. The question shifts the burden onto Meek Mill: any answer must accept the premise raised in the lyric or explain why that premise is false.
ContextThe track belongs to Drake and Meek Mill's 2015 feud, triggered publicly by Meek Mill's allegation that Drake used a ghostwriter.
- 66
That’s why we never give a fuck when a fuck nigga switched up)
- 72
And then when you keep it real with people, they cross the line, take your kindness for weakness and that’s weak."