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Shabang Lyrics

by Drake

Lyricist: Drake, Noah “40” Levine, Jeff Bhasker, Jamie Iglehart

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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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