305 To My City – English Lyrics

• By: Drake
• Album: Nothing Was The Same

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Drake's "305 To My City," a compelling track that offers a unique window into modern English, particularly within hip-hop and R&B vernacular. Its empathetic storytelling and distinct atmospheric sound make it special for understanding contemporary urban narratives and expressions.

[English]

Drop down, drop-drop

Shit is real out here

Drop down, drop-drop

Drop-drop-drop down, drop-drop, get it (yeah)

Get it, drop down, drop-drop

Ooh, I rode the 305 to my city

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it, I swear that I get it

I get it, I get it

We did it, we did it

We did it, we did it

We so far from finished

I brought you right back just so we can relive it

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

Your hustle don't ever go unnoticed baby, I'm with you I'm with it, oh

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

They don't work hard as you

Damn, that's so crazy

At the end of the night when you count, numbers don't lie to my baby

Locker room full of money

Girl, you just did it

I get it, I get it, man fuck all that talking, take shots to the kidney

Down payment on the Jaguar

Your roommate got credit

12 months on the lease, that's a come up, baby, don't you ever forget it

Connections are heavy

Every real nigga they fuck with you

Nails chipped out in diamonds, you sparkle but fuck, man, that spark ain't enough for you

Ooh, I rode the 305 to my city

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it, I swear that I get it

I get it, I get it

We did it, we did it

We did it, we did it

We so far from finished

I brought you right back just so we can relive it

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

Your hustle don't ever go unnoticed baby, I'm with you I'm with it, oh

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it

(Oh, baby)

Tonight was your night

Go get you some lobsters and shrimp

You smart and you know it, I get it, I get it, you outdo these pimps

I hope you don't fall

That's you on the top of the ceiling

Don't you ever forget 'bout your story, I get it, you did it, you did it

Got a link on the champagne

Your best friend is bar-tending

Your parents sayin' this another phase in your life, they can't wait until it's all finished

Shine on them hoes

Let 'em know that you run shit

I get it I get it, I'm workin' too hard let's get into some fun shit

281 to my city

Heard you had trouble at customs

Your girl got a DUI, I'll make the calls to get y'all through customs

Tell your best friend, "Girl, get your paperwork right"

I get it, I get it, what's up for the night? (Oh)

I got the 305 in my city

I get it, I get it

I get it, I get it, I swear that I get it

I get it, I get it

We just did it, we did it

We did it, we did it

We so far from finished

I brought you right back just so we can relive it

I get it, get it, get it

Drop down, drop-drop down

I get it, get it, get it

Drop down, drop-drop down

Uh, your momma used to live at the church on Sunday

You just go to LIV after church on Sunday, oh Lord

Oh Lord, we're not in Kansas anymore

We're not in Kansas anymore (yeah)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
city /ˈsɪti/ A1	noun - a large and permanent human settlement, typically larger than a town
rode /roʊd/ B1	verb - past tense of *ride* – to travel on or be carried by a vehicle, animal, or bicycle
hustle /ˈhʌsl/ B2	noun - energetic effort, especially to achieve a goal; also slang for illicit business verb - to push or force someone to work hard; to hurry
unnoticed /ˌʌn.nəˈtʃuːzd/ C1	adjective - not seen or observed; ignored
payment /ˈpeɪmənt/ B1	noun - the action or process of paying money for something
Jaguar /ˈdʒæɡwɑːr/ B2	noun - a brand of luxury automobiles; also a large spotted cat native to the Americas
lease /liːs/ B2	noun - a contract granting use or occupation of property during a specified period in exchange for payment verb - to rent out property to someone
connections /kəˈnɛkʃənz/ B2	noun - relationships or contacts that can provide help or information
diamond /ˈdaɪəmənd/ B1	noun - a precious stone consisting of a clear, colorless crystalline form of carbon; also a shape with four equal sides
sparkle /ˈspɑːrkl/ B2	verb - to shine with flashes of light; to be lively or witty
phase /feɪz/ B2	noun - a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development
finished /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ B1	adjective - completed; having reached an end
relive /riːˈlɪv/ C1	verb - to experience again; to recall and feel the emotions of a past event
customs /ˈkʌstəmz/ B2	noun - the government agency that controls the import and export of goods; also the practices of a particular society
DUI /ˌdiː ˈjuː ˈaɪ/ C1	noun - abbreviation for “Driving Under the Influence”, a criminal offense for operating a vehicle while intoxicated
paperwork /ˈpeɪpərˌwɜːrk/ B2	noun - documents, especially those dealing with official or administrative matters
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
numbers /ˈnʌmbərz/ A2	noun - symbols or words used to represent quantities; also figures, data
count /kaʊnt/ B1	verb - to determine the total number of something; to keep track noun - the act of counting; a total amount
drop /drɒp/ B1	verb - to let something fall; to lower or let go of

Key Grammar Structures

• I rode the 305 to my city

  ➔ Simple Past Tense

  ➔ The verb "rode" shows a completed action in the past.

• Your hustle don't ever go unnoticed, baby, I'm with you, I'm with it, oh

  ➔ Present Simple Negative with Do/Don't

  ➔ "don't" is used to make the verb "go" negative in the present.

• At the end of the night when you count, numbers don't lie to my baby

  ➔ Zero Conditional (present simple + present simple)

  ➔ "don't lie" expresses a general truth that applies whenever the condition is met.

• I hope you don't fall

  ➔ Verb + that-clause (hope + negative present)

  ➔ "hope" is followed by a "that"‑clause expressing a desire about a possible future event; "don't" makes the verb negative.

• I brought you right back just so we can relive it

  ➔ Purpose Clause with "so that" (infinitive + can)

  ➔ "just so we can relive it" explains the purpose of the action "brought"; "can" shows ability.

• Your best friend is bar‑tending

  ➔ Present Continuous (be + V‑ing)

  ➔ "is bar‑tending" uses the auxiliary "is" + verb‑ing to describe an activity happening now.

• Tell your best friend, "Girl, get your paperwork right"

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ "Tell" is an imperative verb giving a direct command or instruction.

• Let 'em know that you run shit

  ➔ Causative verb "let" + bare infinitive

  ➔ "Let" is followed by the base form "know", meaning to cause someone to do something.

• Your momma used to live at the church on Sunday

  ➔ "Used to" for past habits

  ➔ "Used to" indicates an action that was regular in the past but no longer occurs.