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Popstar Lyrics

by DJ Khaled

Lyricist: David Guetta, Drake, Lil Wayne, Wege

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Popstar Lyrics

[DJ Khaled (Drake):] (Bitches) We The Best Music Another One (Yeah) DJ Khaled [Drake:] Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor Ay, shorty with the long text, I don't talk, ay (I don't talk) Shorty with the long legs, she don't walk, ay (She don't walk) Yeah, last year, I kept it on the tuck, ay (Tuck, yeah) 2020, I came to fuck it up, yeah I want a long life, a legendary one (Yeah) I want a quick death (Yeah), and an easy one (Yeah) I want a pretty girl (Yeah), and an honest one (Yeah) I want this drink (Yeah), and another one, yeah And I'm troublesome, yeah I'm a pop star, but this shit ain't bubblegum, yeah You would probably think my manager is Scooter Braun, yeah But my manager with twenty hoes in Buddakan, yeah, ay Look, Ariana, Selena, my Visa It can take as many charges as it needs to, my girl That shit platinum just like all of my releases, my girl Niggas come for me, I tear them all to pieces, my girl I'ma show your sexy ass what relief is, my girl Please don't take no shit that's 'bout to have you geekin' And I'm not drivin' nothin' that I gotta stick the keys in Wonder how I got this way? I swear I got the Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor I'm a pop star, not a doctor, watch her Say she rep a whole different block, so I blocked her Busy at the crib, cookin' salmon with the lobster If we talkin' joints, it's just me and David Foster Bodyguards don't look like Kevin Costner, you tweakin' Just pulled up to Whitney Houston, Texas for the evenin' They tell the same story so much, they start to believe it The ones that start like, "Drizzy's shit was cool, but we even" Man, how the fuck? Two, four, six, eight watches, factory, so they appreciate Crown in my hand and I'm really playin' keep-away Shit don't even usually get this big without a Bieber face Nah, nah, piece of cake, nah, nah, Turks and Caic', yeah, yeah Go and get your friends, we can sneak away, yeah, yeah Yeah, I keep a, like I keep the faith Wonder how I got this way? Swear I got the Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor Bitches callin' my phone like I'm locked up, nonstop From the plane to the fuckin' helicopter, yeah Cops pullin' up like I'm givin' drugs out, nah, nah I'm a pop star, not a doctor

Meaning of Popstar

“Popstar” by DJ Khaled featuring Drake is a maximalist anthem of unadulterated excess and manufactured celebrity, dripping with the kind of braggadocio that’s become a signature element of Khaled’s production. The core narrative, repeated relentlessly throughout the track, isn't a cohesive story but rather a series of hyperbolic scenarios designed to solidify the image of an untouchable pop icon. Drake’s frantic verses establish this persona – perpetually entangled in legal troubles (“bitches callin’ my phone like I’m locked up”), surrounded by opulent transportation ("plane to the fuckin’ helicopter"), and implicated in illicit activities, yet simultaneously enjoying global adoration. This dizzying juxtaposition is central to the song's appeal; it’s a celebration of living life at an impossible speed, fueled by wealth, fame, and a carefully curated public image. Beyond the surface-level boasting, the lyrics are saturated with references to contemporary pop culture – names like Ariana Grande and Selena Gomez are casually dropped alongside mentions of Scooter Braun, signaling a deliberate attempt to align himself within the highest echelons of the music industry. The repeated assertion “I’m a pop star, not a doctor” isn't just a playful jab at Drake's own medical background; it’s a defiant rejection of any attempts to define him beyond his status as a commercially successful and wildly extravagant performer. Khaled ultimately delivers a message about cultivating an aspirational lifestyle, regardless of the ethical implications, presenting himself as someone who actively seeks both longevity and a dramatic end, accompanied by desirable relationships and, of course, copious amounts of luxury. The song’s chaotic energy and unapologetic self-promotion are undeniably captivating, cementing its place within Khaled's established formula for creating inescapable hits.

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