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The Language

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[Chorus: Drake]
Jealousy in the air tonight, I could tell
I will never understand that, but, oh well
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck
I said, "Girl, that's all that we do"
Okay, now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck
I said, "Girl, that's all that we do"

[Verse 2: Drake]
I'm 'bout to roll one and light it
And, fuck it, man, no one's invited
I got to kill off the weak shit that's got all you niggas excited
I can't even listen, you wildin'
I'd much rather sit here in silence
I send all my money to banks in the islands
And eat with Italians, I do
People are funny
You don't even know 'bout the shit that I been through
I just want some head in a comfortable bed
It could all be so simple
Talkin' that shit with your back to me
Just know it always get back to me
Come get your girl
She been here for three days and she way too attached to me

Hate when they get too attached to me
I got to get on the bus and get back on the road
Get what I can out the country
And then I just get on the jet and go back to the cold

Can't even drive with the top off
Been workin' so hard on the album, I missed the whole summer

I just might bring in some girls from Miami to heat up the city
And that's word to Stunna, you know it
[Chorus: Drake]
Jealousy in the air tonight, I could tell
I will never understand that, but, oh well
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck
I said, "Girl, that's all that we do"
Okay, now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Now you're talkin' my language
Been ready, it's real, I don't know about you
She just want to smoke and fuck
I said, "Girl, that's all that we do"

[Outro: Birdman & Drake]
Famous and dangerous
You understand me?
Showtime, headlines, Big Tyme
"Sunshine",
tote 9's, bust mines
Flatline, hard grind, high life
Stay fly, it's jet time – stunt, nigga!
Every time you see a nigga – stunt, nigga!
Every time you see a nigga – stunt, nigga!
Swag on head to feet, nigga – stunt, nigga!
I just might bring in some girls from Miami to heat up the city
And that's word to Stunna, you know it
About
Song Bio

“The Language” is a simple, braggadocious track. Drake asserts his position as rap’s elite, fending off newcomers, and solidifying that he can, and will, stunt because he has ties to the #1 Stunna.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Drake say about "The Language"?
Genius Answer

According to Songfacts, Drake told Vibe magazine:

“The Language” is just energy. What it was inspired by, I’m sure that, and other things. It’s just me talking my s—. I never once felt the need to respond to that record. The sentiment he was putting forth is what he should have. Of course you wanna be the best. Where it became an issue is that I was rolling out an album while that verse was still bubbling, so my album rollout became about this thing. What am I supposed to say? Nah, we’ll be buddy-buddy? Mind you, I never once said he’s a bad guy [or] I don’t like him. I think he’s a f—ing genius in his own right, but I also stood my ground as I should.

Has this track received any certifications?
Genius Answer

“The Language” was certified platinum by the RIAA on June 29, 2018.

Credits
Released on
September 24, 2013
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Recorded At
Metalworks Studios, Mississauga, ON
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