Make Them Cry Drake lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Intro]
Yeah
Ice
Yeah
[Verse]
I'm an only child, no one could've made another
I have to father my mother and treat my son's grandfather like my older brother
The skies are grey in Toronto, they not a golden color
I'm feeling like BTS 'cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered
I know for sure that my parents, they look at me and see an overcomer
I'm looking back at them and these days, I see an older couple
I see my only uncle lookin' like that shit that I ain't ownin' up to
And if he said the way he really felt, I'd probably see his side because I'm old enough to
I'm looking at all my niggas, they say, "Bro, we love you"
But all my words really the shit that they be goin' up to
Feel like 40 won't even listen to my words when he knows I'm in a load of trouble
I'm in the cut just loadin' rebuttals
And I got a bunch of hits on my hand, see the swollen knuckles?
I try to tell him it's working out for me now, he say, "Then show your muscles
Prove to me that you're still as strong when it's only us two
They know you thorough with bread, but there's some shit you gotta pony up to"
Basically he's sayin' I got growin' up to do, I gotta dig deep
I really hate those two words, they never bring peace
I'm at the Bulgari in Turkey with my bitch and we ain't come here for no big teeth, nah
I came here to turn a new leaf and maybe finally get some sleep
But all I can think about is the mountain to climb and the conversations surrounding my music like, "Did twin peak?"
What died back in 2024 was a big piece
So it's like, this shit is me, but it isn't me
Y'all keep on asking me what it did to me, that's what it did to me
When I dig deep, they say dig deeper
Tell us how it felt to meet the grim reaper
This album better have some big features
Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm all alone for my mental
And I've been tryna end so many people, I almost forgot the intro
Been so sure of my words that I haven't used a pencil
Been so paranoid that nothing in this world seems coincidental
Yeah
Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it
I'm still processing that shit, it got me so distracted
I think he's so desperate and our life is goin' fantastic
He don't have the heart to come and tell us he pawned it for cash
Even his baby mama been sayin' he been movin' backwards
To me, he sold the only thing that has ever mattered
I could never forgive such a nefarious action
I'm still healin' my own traumas, I've barely adapted
This new toxic shit I'm dropping is gon' spin 'til I'm radioactive, yeah
I really make the roughest days in life look very relaxing
I don't do psychedelics because I'm too scared of unpacking
Sometimes I only see myself in my therapist glasses
But I'm not taking it serious 'cause she's very attractive
I know it's a heavy-ass decision to bury the hatchet
It'll take more than six pallbearers to carry that casket
I put the "man" in "manipulation" when I pay your rent and that is an obligation to our attachment
Then I sprinkle in a little Mercedes and fashion
If that's not enough for you, well, baby, go back then
You fuckin' dude at the spot that I got for you, Jesus
You gave him reason to speak on my name, that's some weak shit
They textin' proof to my phone and my heart is in pieces
You keepin' your options open, for real, that's some me shit
Sis, you gotta be kiddin' like nephews and nieces
I keep on rescuin' leeches, I can't believe it, I really can't believe it
I can't believe it, yeah
Too many wire transfers bound to have a good girl's morals tangled
The rent-free penthouse and the Van Cleef floral bangles
And plenty more examples that had you goin' Dora the Explorer outside
While I turned a blind eye 'cause it's more than painful, yeah
I think I also put the "man" in "manifestation"
Either I'm too numb to this shit or the city is changin'
I bump into people and they act like we literally strangers
Random intrusive thought, but what happened to Taz's Angels?
So many people that's not around from that generation
Niggas wanna talk about a battle, I'm battlin' patience
Nigga, I battle frustration
I'm 'bout to turn forty, dog, I'm battlin' agin'
I'm battlin' the fact that the album ain't even drop and already they asses complainin'
Fuck it, I'll battle the label
Fuck it, I'll battle the majors, I'll battle the stations 'til my ass is back in rotation
Shout out to the real fans that knew what I had in the basement
Shout out to the fake fans, I thought we had an arrangement
How many times have you tried to tell me I had a replacement?
How many times are you 'bout to ask if I had a vacation?
How many artists I've had to witness do bad imitations?
Niggas want me all bent out of shape, rattled, and shaken
My dad got cancer right now, we battlin' stages
Trust me when I say there's plenty things that I'd rather be facin'
For real
And this time, ask me to dig deeper, I'll gladly explain it
[Outro]
Yeah
Ice
Yeah
Ice
Yeah
[Verse]
I'm an only child, no one could've made another
I have to father my mother and treat my son's grandfather like my older brother
The skies are grey in Toronto, they not a golden color
I'm feeling like BTS 'cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered
I know for sure that my parents, they look at me and see an overcomer
I'm looking back at them and these days, I see an older couple
I see my only uncle lookin' like that shit that I ain't ownin' up to
And if he said the way he really felt, I'd probably see his side because I'm old enough to
I'm looking at all my niggas, they say, "Bro, we love you"
But all my words really the shit that they be goin' up to
Feel like 40 won't even listen to my words when he knows I'm in a load of trouble
I'm in the cut just loadin' rebuttals
And I got a bunch of hits on my hand, see the swollen knuckles?
I try to tell him it's working out for me now, he say, "Then show your muscles
Prove to me that you're still as strong when it's only us two
They know you thorough with bread, but there's some shit you gotta pony up to"
Basically he's sayin' I got growin' up to do, I gotta dig deep
I really hate those two words, they never bring peace
I'm at the Bulgari in Turkey with my bitch and we ain't come here for no big teeth, nah
I came here to turn a new leaf and maybe finally get some sleep
But all I can think about is the mountain to climb and the conversations surrounding my music like, "Did twin peak?"
What died back in 2024 was a big piece
So it's like, this shit is me, but it isn't me
Y'all keep on asking me what it did to me, that's what it did to me
When I dig deep, they say dig deeper
Tell us how it felt to meet the grim reaper
This album better have some big features
Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but I'm all alone for my mental
And I've been tryna end so many people, I almost forgot the intro
Been so sure of my words that I haven't used a pencil
Been so paranoid that nothing in this world seems coincidental
Yeah
Our brother sold his chain the other day and said that someone snatched it
I'm still processing that shit, it got me so distracted
I think he's so desperate and our life is goin' fantastic
He don't have the heart to come and tell us he pawned it for cash
Even his baby mama been sayin' he been movin' backwards
To me, he sold the only thing that has ever mattered
I could never forgive such a nefarious action
I'm still healin' my own traumas, I've barely adapted
This new toxic shit I'm dropping is gon' spin 'til I'm radioactive, yeah
I really make the roughest days in life look very relaxing
I don't do psychedelics because I'm too scared of unpacking
Sometimes I only see myself in my therapist glasses
But I'm not taking it serious 'cause she's very attractive
I know it's a heavy-ass decision to bury the hatchet
It'll take more than six pallbearers to carry that casket
I put the "man" in "manipulation" when I pay your rent and that is an obligation to our attachment
Then I sprinkle in a little Mercedes and fashion
If that's not enough for you, well, baby, go back then
You fuckin' dude at the spot that I got for you, Jesus
You gave him reason to speak on my name, that's some weak shit
They textin' proof to my phone and my heart is in pieces
You keepin' your options open, for real, that's some me shit
Sis, you gotta be kiddin' like nephews and nieces
I keep on rescuin' leeches, I can't believe it, I really can't believe it
I can't believe it, yeah
Too many wire transfers bound to have a good girl's morals tangled
The rent-free penthouse and the Van Cleef floral bangles
And plenty more examples that had you goin' Dora the Explorer outside
While I turned a blind eye 'cause it's more than painful, yeah
I think I also put the "man" in "manifestation"
Either I'm too numb to this shit or the city is changin'
I bump into people and they act like we literally strangers
Random intrusive thought, but what happened to Taz's Angels?
So many people that's not around from that generation
Niggas wanna talk about a battle, I'm battlin' patience
Nigga, I battle frustration
I'm 'bout to turn forty, dog, I'm battlin' agin'
I'm battlin' the fact that the album ain't even drop and already they asses complainin'
Fuck it, I'll battle the label
Fuck it, I'll battle the majors, I'll battle the stations 'til my ass is back in rotation
Shout out to the real fans that knew what I had in the basement
Shout out to the fake fans, I thought we had an arrangement
How many times have you tried to tell me I had a replacement?
How many times are you 'bout to ask if I had a vacation?
How many artists I've had to witness do bad imitations?
Niggas want me all bent out of shape, rattled, and shaken
My dad got cancer right now, we battlin' stages
Trust me when I say there's plenty things that I'd rather be facin'
For real
And this time, ask me to dig deeper, I'll gladly explain it
[Outro]
Yeah
Ice
Translation
Normal
[Parte I]
[Intro: Future]
¿Sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Freebandz vuelve a poner esto al máximo.
Lo que sea que haga falta para sacar a mi hermanito de la cárcel.
Cortando lazos con todos mis amigos.
Esa zorra se fue por ese camino; yo no puedo volver a ir por ahí.
Hijo de puta, *rrt*, ¿sabes lo que digo? *Ski*.
Me mantuve firme en mis negocios, chica, ¿sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Un negro de Atlanta, gemelo, ¿sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Oye, dime, gemelo.
[Estribillo: Drake]
¿Sabes lo que digo?
La calle ha vuelto a ser lo que era, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Atlanta te contará sobre mi racha, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Pregúntale a Pluto, a Bank o a 21, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Yo puse la mitad; lo hecho, hecho está, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Dos coches atrás, dos adelante, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Están tan dispuestos a apoyarme que tengo que despejar el balón, ¿entiendes?
Entiendes, entiendes, entiendes, entiendes, entien—
[Verso: Drake & Qendresa]
Hendrix y yo estamos de vuelta por aclamación popular (Sí).
Llevo un Richie de tres tickets en la mano (Okay).
Me puse en modo San Juan Bautista con mi Lam' (Ajá).
Me puse en modo Laurie Lynn Stark con mis pantalones (Ooh).
Y soy rápido para convertir a un *hater* en un fan.
Hay negros que se mantienen firmes sobre arenas movedizas.
Si hubieran podido ser algo, lo habrían sido, pero no pueden.
La vergüenza es lo único que recibo de segunda mano (Jajaja).
Costó mucho conseguir ese sedán Mercedes alargado.
Ella dijo: "Astaghfirullah", porque he vuelto con los Taliban (Ajá).
Ven ahora mismo, trae una amiga para mi amigo (Ajá).
Ven ahora mismo, trae una amiga para mi amigo.
[Estribillo: Drake]
¿Sabes lo que digo? Ahí fuera todo ha vuelto a ser como antes, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Atlanta te contará sobre mi trayectoria, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Pregúntale a Pluto, a Bank o a 21, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Yo ya puse la mitad; lo hecho, hecho está, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Dos coches atrás, dos delante, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Me cubren las espaldas al cien por cien; si hace falta, despejamos el balón, ¿entiendes? Entiende, entiende, entiende, entiende, entien—
[Parte II]
[Intro: Future & Drake]
Acabo de gastarme un millón en pura mierda fina (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de gastarme un millón en pura mierda fina (¿Qué más?)
Me traje a cuarenta perras en un viaje de locos (¿Qué más?)
Generé quinientos millones con pura mierda quemada (Sí)
[Verso 1: Future & Drake]
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; llevo tanto tiempo en Turks que me encanta estar aquí (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ando con tantas pastillas encima que no sé ni cómo llegué hasta aquí (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué droga llevo encima; en cuanto lo digo, los cabrones enseguida se lo apropian (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ni siquiera puedo decirte dónde se están quedando las perras (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ella saca la droga directamente de su bolso y se pone a jugar con ella
Me corro en las sábanas y luego ella se acuesta ahí; compré un apartamento calle arriba y ella vive en él
Me llevo a todas las perras locas a Francia y salimos derrapando en la Sprinter; quieren jugar a ser Molly Santana (Sí que quieren)
Solíamos cocinar "Hannah Montana" (cocaína); por la forma en que movíamos las cajas, pensarías que vendíamos mano a mano
[Verso 2: Molly Santana & Drake]
Acabo de generar un millón haciendo negocios turbios (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de destrozar sus sentimientos por puro orgullo (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de destrozar un Chanel en un descuido tonto (¿Qué más?)
Molly Santana va a hacer que le den a rebobinar (¿Qué más?)
Diamantes sobre diamantes y pistolas sobre pistolas
Yo soy un gran tiburón, mientras que estas putas son pirañas (Okay)
Hablando de miles de millones; él habla frente a la cámara
¿Cree que es una amenaza? Él no es más que un don nadie (Son hechos)
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana (Sí)
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
[Estribillo: Drake]
Sí
Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más?
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido
[Verso 3: Drake]
Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, tal como sabíamos que las tornas cambiarían
Iceman ha vuelto a salir a la calle por el bien común
Que te jodan, marica, pero un saludo a tu barrio, eh
Me menciona mucha gente a la que desearía no haber conocido nunca, ayy
Estamos compartiendo mujeres con las que ya me acosté en el apogeo de mi éxito, ayy
Todos ustedes, maricas, están perdiendo la cabeza y necesitan tomar su medicación, hey
Cuando les digo que se larguen porque es la hora de Ice, perras, no son los federales falsos, hey
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más?
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido
[Intro: Future]
¿Sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Freebandz vuelve a poner esto al máximo.
Lo que sea que haga falta para sacar a mi hermanito de la cárcel.
Cortando lazos con todos mis amigos.
Esa zorra se fue por ese camino; yo no puedo volver a ir por ahí.
Hijo de puta, *rrt*, ¿sabes lo que digo? *Ski*.
Me mantuve firme en mis negocios, chica, ¿sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Un negro de Atlanta, gemelo, ¿sabes lo que digo? Sí.
Oye, dime, gemelo.
[Estribillo: Drake]
¿Sabes lo que digo?
La calle ha vuelto a ser lo que era, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Atlanta te contará sobre mi racha, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Pregúntale a Pluto, a Bank o a 21, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Yo puse la mitad; lo hecho, hecho está, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Dos coches atrás, dos adelante, ¿sabes lo que digo?
Están tan dispuestos a apoyarme que tengo que despejar el balón, ¿entiendes?
Entiendes, entiendes, entiendes, entiendes, entien—
[Verso: Drake & Qendresa]
Hendrix y yo estamos de vuelta por aclamación popular (Sí).
Llevo un Richie de tres tickets en la mano (Okay).
Me puse en modo San Juan Bautista con mi Lam' (Ajá).
Me puse en modo Laurie Lynn Stark con mis pantalones (Ooh).
Y soy rápido para convertir a un *hater* en un fan.
Hay negros que se mantienen firmes sobre arenas movedizas.
Si hubieran podido ser algo, lo habrían sido, pero no pueden.
La vergüenza es lo único que recibo de segunda mano (Jajaja).
Costó mucho conseguir ese sedán Mercedes alargado.
Ella dijo: "Astaghfirullah", porque he vuelto con los Taliban (Ajá).
Ven ahora mismo, trae una amiga para mi amigo (Ajá).
Ven ahora mismo, trae una amiga para mi amigo.
[Estribillo: Drake]
¿Sabes lo que digo? Ahí fuera todo ha vuelto a ser como antes, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Atlanta te contará sobre mi trayectoria, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Pregúntale a Pluto, a Bank o a 21, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Yo ya puse la mitad; lo hecho, hecho está, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Dos coches atrás, dos delante, ¿sabes a lo que me refiero?
Me cubren las espaldas al cien por cien; si hace falta, despejamos el balón, ¿entiendes? Entiende, entiende, entiende, entiende, entien—
[Parte II]
[Intro: Future & Drake]
Acabo de gastarme un millón en pura mierda fina (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de gastarme un millón en pura mierda fina (¿Qué más?)
Me traje a cuarenta perras en un viaje de locos (¿Qué más?)
Generé quinientos millones con pura mierda quemada (Sí)
[Verso 1: Future & Drake]
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; llevo tanto tiempo en Turks que me encanta estar aquí (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ando con tantas pastillas encima que no sé ni cómo llegué hasta aquí (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué droga llevo encima; en cuanto lo digo, los cabrones enseguida se lo apropian (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ni siquiera puedo decirte dónde se están quedando las perras (Sí)
Ni siquiera puedo decirte qué día es; ella saca la droga directamente de su bolso y se pone a jugar con ella
Me corro en las sábanas y luego ella se acuesta ahí; compré un apartamento calle arriba y ella vive en él
Me llevo a todas las perras locas a Francia y salimos derrapando en la Sprinter; quieren jugar a ser Molly Santana (Sí que quieren)
Solíamos cocinar "Hannah Montana" (cocaína); por la forma en que movíamos las cajas, pensarías que vendíamos mano a mano
[Verso 2: Molly Santana & Drake]
Acabo de generar un millón haciendo negocios turbios (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de destrozar sus sentimientos por puro orgullo (¿Qué más?)
Acabo de destrozar un Chanel en un descuido tonto (¿Qué más?)
Molly Santana va a hacer que le den a rebobinar (¿Qué más?)
Diamantes sobre diamantes y pistolas sobre pistolas
Yo soy un gran tiburón, mientras que estas putas son pirañas (Okay)
Hablando de miles de millones; él habla frente a la cámara
¿Cree que es una amenaza? Él no es más que un don nadie (Son hechos)
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana (Sí)
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
Molly Santana es la nueva Hannah Montana
[Estribillo: Drake]
Sí
Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más?
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido
[Verso 3: Drake]
Iceman está encendido
Iceman está encendido, tal como sabíamos que las tornas cambiarían
Iceman ha vuelto a salir a la calle por el bien común
Que te jodan, marica, pero un saludo a tu barrio, eh
Me menciona mucha gente a la que desearía no haber conocido nunca, ayy
Estamos compartiendo mujeres con las que ya me acosté en el apogeo de mi éxito, ayy
Todos ustedes, maricas, están perdiendo la cabeza y necesitan tomar su medicación, hey
Cuando les digo que se larguen porque es la hora de Ice, perras, no son los federales falsos, hey
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más?
Iceman está encendido, ¿qué más? Iceman está encendido
Meaning & Explanation
ICEMAN" is a deeply personal and introspective rap song by Drake. Throughout the track, Drake reflects on family relationships, personal growth, fame, trust issues, aging, mental health, and the pressures of maintaining success in the music industry.
The song explores several key themes:
Family Responsibilities
Drake discusses the complex dynamics within his family, including his parents, son, and extended relatives. He reflects on how success has changed relationships and how family struggles continue despite fame.
Fame and Success
The lyrics reveal Drake's thoughts on his career journey and the burden of public expectations. He acknowledges his achievements while expressing frustration with constant criticism and demands from fans and the media.
Mental Health and Self-Reflection
The song contains moments of vulnerability where Drake discusses therapy, anxiety, paranoia, and emotional exhaustion. These sections provide insight into the psychological challenges of living under constant public scrutiny.
Trust and Relationships
Drake touches on betrayal, loyalty, and romantic disappointments. He reflects on situations where financial support and emotional investment did not result in the trust and commitment he expected.
Aging and Personal Growth
As Drake approaches a new stage of life, he examines his own maturity, regrets, and responsibilities. The song portrays a man evaluating his past decisions while preparing for the future.
Overall Message:
ICEMAN presents Drake as a reflective artist confronting personal struggles, family responsibilities, relationship challenges, and the realities of long-term success. Rather than focusing solely on luxury and fame, the song emphasizes emotional honesty, self-examination, and resilience.
The song explores several key themes:
Family Responsibilities
Drake discusses the complex dynamics within his family, including his parents, son, and extended relatives. He reflects on how success has changed relationships and how family struggles continue despite fame.
Fame and Success
The lyrics reveal Drake's thoughts on his career journey and the burden of public expectations. He acknowledges his achievements while expressing frustration with constant criticism and demands from fans and the media.
Mental Health and Self-Reflection
The song contains moments of vulnerability where Drake discusses therapy, anxiety, paranoia, and emotional exhaustion. These sections provide insight into the psychological challenges of living under constant public scrutiny.
Trust and Relationships
Drake touches on betrayal, loyalty, and romantic disappointments. He reflects on situations where financial support and emotional investment did not result in the trust and commitment he expected.
Aging and Personal Growth
As Drake approaches a new stage of life, he examines his own maturity, regrets, and responsibilities. The song portrays a man evaluating his past decisions while preparing for the future.
Overall Message:
ICEMAN presents Drake as a reflective artist confronting personal struggles, family responsibilities, relationship challenges, and the realities of long-term success. Rather than focusing solely on luxury and fame, the song emphasizes emotional honesty, self-examination, and resilience.
