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Wants and Needs Lyrics

by Drake

Lyricist: Drake, Noah “40” Levine, Jeff Brown, Ernest Wilson

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Wants and Needs Lyrics

(Six, six, six, six) Yeah Yeah Yeah Leave me out the comments, leave me out the nonsense Speakin' out of context, people need some content Niggas tryna keep up, shit is not a contest Whippin' Benz concept Heaven-sent, God-sent Least that’s what my mom says Proof is in the progress, money's not a object Busy than a motherfucker, you know how my job get Barkin' up the wrong tree, you know how the dogs get Haven't fallen off yet, yee Come with a classic, they come around years later and say it's a sleeper The earrings are real, the Patty is real, might charge my ex for a feature Deposit the money to Brenda, Laticia, or lend to Felicia She came for me twice, I didn’t even nut for her once, you know I'm a pleaser Forty-two millimeter, was made in Geneva Yeah, I probably should go to Yeshiva, we went to Ibiza Yeah, I probably should go link with Yeezy, I need me some Jesus But soon as I start confessin' my sins, he wouldn't believe us Sins, I got sins on my mind And some M's, got a lot of M's on my mind And my friends, yeah, I keep my friends on my mind I'm in love, I'm in love with two girls at one time And they tens, that's why I got ten on my mind I got some M's, got a lot of M's on my mind And my friends, yeah, I keep my friends on my mind Should repent, I need me some Jesus in my life Amen I'm from the four but I love me a threesome Dior my deleter, she my lil' secret He tried to diss me to blow up, I peep it I can't respond, we just go at your people If I left some racks on the bed you can keep it This shit gettin' deeper and deeper, I dig it My shovel wasn't bent, I was broke, had to fix it A shark in the water, you swim with the lil' fishes I hit today, by tomorrow, she miss it I grabbed her neck, she look up then I kiss it I'm not a GOAT but I fit the description I like to pour so I get the prescription We walk around with them bands in our britches This gun ain't gon' jam, when I blow, I ain't missin' I'm droppin' hit after hit, I'm just chillin' But I'll send a hit while I chill with my children Bigger the business, the bigger the office I fucked 'round and found me a swag then I caught up They call for my artists, they makin' me offers I don't even bargain, I start from the bottom I lost a Ferrari, Las Vegas, Nevada I woke up the followin' day and went harder I'm crackin' my shell now, they see that I'm smarter I got to get money, I love to get charter I gave her four Birkins and one's for her daughter I can't let 'em down, walk around with my guard up I'm screamin' out "YOLO," yeah, that's still the motto I know I be on some shit that they ain't thought of Sins, I got sins on my mind And some M's, got a lot of M's on my mind And my friends, yeah, I keep my friends on my mind I'm in love, I'm in love with two girls at one time And they tens, that's why I got ten on my mind I got some M's, got a lot of M's on my mind And my friends, yeah, I keep my friends on my mind Should repent, I need me some Jesus in my life Amen

Wants and Needs - English Translation

(Seis, seis, seis, seis) Sí Sí Sí Déjenme fuera de los comentarios, déjenme fuera del sinsentido Hablando sin contexto, la gente necesita contenido Niggas tratando de mantenerse al día, esto no es un concurso Concepto de Benz meneando Cuentas de cielo, cuentas de Dios Al menos eso dice mi mamá La prueba está en el progreso, el dinero no es un objeto Más ocupado que un hijo de perra, lo sabes cómo me va el trabajo Ladrar al árbol equivocado, lo sabes cómo los perros están Aún no he caído, sí Llega con un clásico, vienen alrededor años después y dicen que es un sleeper Los pendientes son reales, Patty es real, podría cobrar a mi ex por una participación Deposita el dinero a Brenda, Laticia o presta a Felicia Ella vino dos veces para mí, ni siquiera me nutrí una vez, lo sé, soy un complaciente Cuarenta y dos milímetros, fue hecho en Ginebra Sí, probablemente debería ir a Yeshiva, fuimos a Ibiza Sí, probablemente debería conectar con Yeezy, necesito Jesús Pero tan pronto como empiezo a confesar mis pecados, él no nos creerá Pecados, tengo pecados en mi mente Y algunos M's, tengo muchos M's en mi mente Y mis amigos, sí, mantengo a mis amigos en mi mente Estoy enamorado, estoy enamorado de dos chicas al mismo tiempo Y esos diez, es por eso que tengo diez en mi mente Tengo algunos M's, tengo muchos M's en mi mente Y mis amigos, sí, mantengo a mis amigos en mi mente Debería arrepentirme, necesito Jesús en mi vida Amén Soy del cuatro pero me gusta un trío Dior mi eliminador, ella es mi pequeña secreto Él trató de difamarme para despegar, lo veo No puedo responder, solo vamos contra tu gente Si dejé algunos racks en la cama puedes quedártelo Esta mierda se está haciendo más y más profunda, me gusta Mi pala no estaba doblada, estaba roto, tuve que arreglarlo Un tiburón en el agua, nadas con los peces pequeños Lo golpeé hoy, mañana lo pierde, ella no lo ve Le agarré el cuello, ella miró hacia arriba entonces la besé No soy un COI pero encajo en la descripción Me gusta derramar así que obtengo la receta Caminamos con esas bandas en nuestros pantalones Esta arma no va a atascarse, cuando disparo, no me fallo Estoy dejando hit después de hit, solo estoy relajándome Pero enviaré un golpe mientras me relajo con mis hijos Más grande el negocio, más grande la oficina Me metí en problemas y encontré mi swag entonces me puse al día Llaman por mis artistas, me hacen ofertas No hago ninguna negociación, empiezo desde abajo Perdí un Ferrari, Las Vegas, Nevada Me desperté el día siguiente y fui más duro Estoy agrietando mi caparazón ahora, lo ven, soy más inteligente Tengo que ganar dinero, me encanta obtener cartas Le di cuatro Birkins y una para su hija No puedo decepcionarlos, caminan con mi guardia arriba Estoy gritando "YOLO", sí, sigue siendo el lema Sé que estoy en algo que ellos no han pensado Pecados, tengo pecados en mi mente Y algunos M's, tengo muchos M's en mi mente Y mis amigos, sí, mantengo a mis amigos en mi mente Estoy enamorado, estoy enamorado de dos chicas al mismo tiempo Y esos diez, es por eso que tengo diez en mi mente Tengo algunos M's, tengo muchos M's en mi mente Y mis amigos, sí, mantengo a mis amigos en mi mente Debería arrepentirme, necesito Jesús en mi vida Amén

Meaning of Wants and Needs

“Wants and Needs” is a dizzying, maximalist exploration of Drake’s multifaceted identity – a brand built on conspicuous consumption, complicated relationships, and an almost unsettling preoccupation with success and its attendant vices. The song’s core theme revolves around the relentless pursuit of validation and status, manifested through a barrage of material possessions, fleeting affections, and a constant need to prove his dominance within the hyper-competitive landscape of hip-hop and celebrity culture. The repetition of “six, six, six” establishes an almost obsessive rhythm, mirroring Drake’s cyclical approach to fame and fortune – always seeking more, constantly striving for an unattainable peak. The lyrics are saturated with layered metaphors; the “whips” and “heaven-sent” references paint a picture of inflated ego and self-aggrandizement, while the constant invocation of money (“money's not a object,” “ten on my mind”) underscores its central role in his world view. Drake’s storytelling is fragmented and deliberately disorienting, shifting between boasts about luxury acquisitions – the Geneva-made gun, the Birkins – and vulnerable admissions of personal complexities. The repeated mentions of "M's," “friends,” and “two girls at one time” reveal a conflicted interior life, struggling to balance ambition with genuine connection. The jarring juxtapositions—describing a potential religious awakening ("I need me some Jesus") immediately followed by explicit references to infidelity (“I’m from the four but I love me a threesome”) – highlight this internal tension and contribute to the song's unsettling atmosphere. The use of phrases like “Dior my deleter” and "shark in the water" further emphasizes his detached, almost predatory persona, navigating a world where loyalty is secondary to advancement. Ultimately, “Wants and Needs” isn’t simply about material wealth; it’s an examination of the corrosive effects of ambition, the difficulty of maintaining authenticity amidst overwhelming success, and Drake’s own struggle to reconcile his public image with his private desires – a battle waged through a relentless stream of extravagant imagery and self-assured boasts.

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