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Shabang Lyrics
by Drake
Lyricist: Drake, Noah “40” Levine, Jeff Bhasker, Jamie Iglehart
32 views • Published on Sep 26, 2026
Shabang Lyrics
Yeah, Ice
Yeah
Maneesh on the beat, shabang (Woo)
All of my opps, they dead
Why do they gas me up?
Where does it go? My head (Mama)
How much I got? A lot
Don't leave again, I won't
Thinkin' of tryin' me, do like Bryson, pussy-ass nigga, then don't
Can I forgive? I can't
What do I need? Some head
Shorty keep askin' the date
She tryna finesse Polymarket for bread (Bando)
Where is the beef? It's cooked
Where is the boy? He's booked (Skrrt, skrrt)
Don't even recognize none of thеse names at the top of thе charts, I looked (Huh?)
Am I upset? A bit
Last one you dropped was shit
I did press play on that ho
Mid, mid, mid, skip, skip
What should I take? A trip (Gone)
Who should I take? His bitch
Tennis lessons with a Nike skirt on and her ass poppin' out, you're sick (She bad)
Where is the GOAT? They need one
The mirror's right here, I see one
My nigga don't know how to pay me back, so he said next hat he catch is a free one (Grrah)
What kinda clip? Extendo
What kinda switch? Not Nintendo
Y'all hangin' out with friends, though
They hangin' out the window (Baow)
What's up with gang? We back
What's in my raps? It's facts
She said she miss me, all caps
Gotta aim better than that
What's up with life? It's lit
But I know it get better than that
I know it get better than that
I know it get better than that
Maneesh on the beat, shabang (Woo)
All of my opps, they dead
Why do they gas me up?
Where does it go? My head (Migo)
How much I got? A lot
Don't leave again, I won't
Thinkin' of tryin' me, do like Bryson, pussy-ass nigga, then—
Don't
40, what's up? Shabang (Uh)
All my opps, they dess
What am I now? Possessed
How do I feel, though? Refreshed (Woo)
Secrets I know got you stressed
Will I take those to my death? (What?)
Haven't decided just yet, ayy, yeah
40, what's up? Shabang (Uh)
All of my opps, they dess
Please don't put me to the test (What?)
They tryna get back on the 'net
I'm tryna get back in the flesh (Woo)
Yeah
Meaning of Shabang
“Shabang” is a dizzying, maximalist exploration of Drake’s inflated ego and the seductive allure of excess within his world. The track doesn't tell a linear story but rather constructs a fragmented, almost hallucinatory portrait of power, paranoia, and hedonistic indulgence. Initially, the lyrics establish a clear threat – “all of my opps, they dead” – immediately solidifying Drake’s position as untouchable and fueled by an unsettling confidence bordering on delusion. The repeated “shabang” acts as a mantra, a dismissive acknowledgement of challenges while simultaneously reinforcing his dominance. The references are deliberately jarring and layered: from boasts about wealth (“How much I got? A lot”) to absurd scenarios involving tennis lessons with a hyper-sexualized woman ("his bitch") and weaponized possessions (“Extendo,” “Not Nintendo”), creating a sense of surreal detachment.
Drake’s emotional state is consistently ambiguous, oscillating between aggressive posturing – the direct threat to "pussy-ass niggas" – and moments of self-doubt (“Am I upset? A bit”). The constant questioning – “What do I need?” – coupled with his desire for a “trip” suggests an underlying anxiety masked by bravado. The repeated assertion that things will “get better than that” reveals a cyclical pattern of ambition, disappointment, and renewed attempts to assert control. Ultimately, "Shabang" isn’t about crafting a cohesive narrative; it's about projecting the image of an unstoppable force, amplified by a relentless barrage of materialistic boasts and unsettling imagery, reflecting Drake’s signature blend of vulnerability and untouchable swagger.
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