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What's Next Lyrics
by Drake
Lyricist: Drake, Noah Beck, Kosar
1 views • Published on Sep 24, 2026
What's Next Lyrics
Ay, whoa
Ay, ay
Yeah
I'm makin' a change today
The liquor been takin' the pain away
I heard you was givin' your chain away
That's kinda like givin' your fame away
What's wrong with you?
I sit in a box where the owners do
A boss is a role that I've grown into
I love you to death but I told you the truth
I can't just be with you and only you
Yeah, I got one, Virgil got one and that there is the only two
Man, how many times have I shown improvement?
How many nights I been (Whoa)
Swervin' them potholes
Not tryna fuck up the wheels on the road, okay
Funny how life goes
He thought he was sick, now he wipin' his nose, okay
Soon as you give 'em your soul
You blow up and they say you're selling your soul, okay
They want my life exposed
They wanna know about the highs and lows
Well, summer, all I did was rest, okay?
And New Year's, all I did was stretch, okay?
And Valentine's Day, I had sex, okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen next
Okay? Okay? Okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen next
Okay? Okay? Okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen, ay, ay
We'll see what's 'bout to happen, ay
We'll see what's 'bout to happen
I'm makin' a change today
The liquor been takin' the pain away
I heard you was givin' your chain away
That's kinda like givin' your fame away
What's wrong with you?
I sit in a box where the owners do
A boss is a role that I've grown into
I love you to death but I told you the truth
I–
Ay, yeah
I got one, Laurie got one and that there is the only two
Man, how many times have I told you the truth?
Man, how many nights I been (Whoa)
Swervin' them potholes
Not tryna fuck up the wheels or fuck up the deals
I'm posted in Stockholm
It's me, the owls and the twins, it's only the real
I'm movin' way too humble
Weezy had handed it off, I still got no fumbles
I'm on the hot one hundo, numero uno
This one ain't come with a bundle
I'm in the Wynn, a million in chocolate chips
And that's just how my cookie crumble
I put a skirt on a whip and a crown on the six
But there's no need to dress up the numbers
Ay, ay, yeah
But I guess they must have they reasons
They wanna know how I'm livin' my day-to-day life in the regular season
Well, summer, all I did was rest, okay?
And New Year's, all I did was stretch, okay?
And Valentine's Day, I had sex, okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen next
Okay? Okay? Okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen next
Okay? Okay? Okay?
We'll see what's 'bout to happen, ay, ay
We'll see what's 'bout to happen, ay
We'll see what's 'bout to happen
I'm makin' a change today
The liquor been takin' the pain away
I heard you was givin' your chain away
That's kinda like givin' your fame away
What's wrong with you?
I sit in a box where the owners do
A boss is a role that I've grown into
I love you to death but I told you the truth
I–
What's Next - English Translation
Ay, oh-oh
Ay, ay
Sí
Hoy hago un cambio
El licor ha alejado el dolor
Escuché que renunciabas a tu cadena
Eso es como dejar ir tu fama
¿Qué te pasa?
Estoy en una caja donde los dueños lo hacen
Un jefe es un papel que he asumido
Te amo hasta la muerte, pero te dije la verdad
No puedo estar solo contigo y solo tú
Sí, tengo uno, Virgilio tiene uno y eso son los únicos dos
Hombre, ¿cuántas veces te mostré mejora?
¿Cuántas noches estuve (Oh-oh)
Desviando baches
No quiero arruinar las ruedas en el camino, okay
Es curioso cómo va la vida
Él pensaba que estaba enfermo, ahora se limpia la nariz, okay
En cuanto les das tu alma
Explosiones y dicen que estás vendiendo tu alma, okay
Quieren exponer mi vida
Quieren saber sobre los altibajos
Bueno, verano, todo lo que hice fue descansar, okay?
Y Año Nuevo, todo lo que hice fue estirar, okay?
Y Día de San Valentín, tuve sexo, okay?
Veremos qué pasa a continuación
Okay? Okay? Okay?
Veremos qué pasa a continuación
Okay? Okay? Okay?
Veremos qué va a pasar, ay, ay
Veremos qué va a pasar, ay
Veremos qué va a pasar
Hoy hago un cambio
El licor ha alejado el dolor
Escuché que renunciabas a tu cadena
Eso es como dejar ir tu fama
¿Qué te pasa?
Estoy en una caja donde los dueños lo hacen
Un jefe es un papel que he asumido
Te amo hasta la muerte, pero te dije la verdad
Meaning of What's Next
“What’s Next” by Drake is a disorienting and deliberately vague exploration of success, excess, and the relentless pursuit of an unknowable future, layered with anxieties about public perception and the compromises inherent in achieving monumental status. The song's core revolves around a restless energy, fueled by both hedonistic indulgence and a profound sense of unease. Drake establishes this immediately with the repeated refrain “We’ll see what’s ‘bout to happen next,” which isn’t a question seeking reassurance but rather an acknowledgement of a constantly shifting landscape where control is illusory. The opening verses detail a deliberate shift – abandoning reliance on alcohol as a pain reliever and observing others, notably a former partner, seemingly sacrificing their fame for material possessions, suggesting a cynical understanding of the price of celebrity. The recurring motif of “the box” represents Drake’s carefully constructed public persona, a role he's embraced, yet simultaneously feels trapped within. He acknowledges his evolution into a "boss," but this is tempered by the admission that even with genuine affection and truth-telling, a conventional relationship remains impossible – a recognition of the barriers erected by his own ambition and the demands of his world.
The lyrics are riddled with fragmented observations and luxurious details - “Wynn, a million in chocolate chips,” “Stockholm,” and references to specific dates like Summer, New Year’s, and Valentine's Day – painting a picture of extravagant experiences that simultaneously feel detached and performative. These moments aren't presented as joyful celebrations but rather as data points collected by unseen observers, reinforcing the idea that his life is perpetually under scrutiny. The inclusion of “Laurie” and "Virgil," seemingly random names, adds to this sense of alienation and emphasizes the transactional nature of relationships within his orbit. Drake’s use of repetition – the insistent “Okay? Okay? Okay?” – creates a hypnotic effect, mirroring the feeling of being caught in a cycle of ambition and consequence. The song’s overall emotional tone is unsettling; it's not overtly sad or angry but rather imbued with a quiet dread, a sense that despite all his accomplishments, he remains perpetually on the precipice of something unknown and potentially disastrous. Ultimately, “What’s Next” isn't about a specific event or narrative, but about Drake’s ongoing struggle to define himself within a world obsessed with defining him – a timeless exploration of identity and the anxieties of being at the apex of global influence.
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