Preach – English Lyrics

• By: Drake, PARTYNEXTDOOR
• Album: If You're Reading This It's Too Late

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the atmospheric sounds and profound lyrics of "Preach" by Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR, a captivating blend of hip-hop and R&B. This track offers a unique opportunity for language learners to explore modern English slang and conversational nuances within its reflective verses. Discover how Drake and PARTYNEXTDOOR express intricate emotions about relationships and personal growth through evocative storytelling, making it an engaging and insightful song for enhancing your English comprehension and vocabulary.

[English]

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

I'm in Miami, I need to call up Miss Cassidy

My name is PARTY, not "Participation"

Sorry for the miscommunication

I need a drink and some tequila with you

You know what I'm tryna do

Hey, let's pop the E off at Liv

I've got some timing to blow

I've got the money to blow

I've got the money and blow

Don't have to guess how I know

Oh, it's a secret, trust me, I'll keep it

You old niggas borin' as bones

You put the PARTY tape on

You know what's goin' on, you know what's goin' on

She keep it wet like tsunami

She think she sunk the Titanic

I get her hot like Wasabi

She think it's wavy and gnarly

I think I'ma pop one for you

Drink one for you

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Yo-young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach

Still in Miami

Most of these girls are too messy

I gotta do some reflecting

I gotta find me one out here that's good at taking direction

I am convinced that my calls are bein' recorded

So hit my assistant to get me the message

And make the connection like, brrrrr!

I'm on that wave tonight, I hope you not the crazy type, yeah

I'm in your state tonight, I might just break the bank tonight, yeah

PND ain't with the ray-tay, you know Jay Wray

Got girls here goin' way, way, way, way, way, way

Sauga city trip, the pay day

Glo'd up off a Gateway, man, you can't afford me

Doin' is one thing, doin' it right is a whole different story

Niggas is all in they feelings these days, all in they feelings these days

But hearing a scripture with that many 6's, you should be afraid

Young nigga preach (preach)

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Young nigga preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach, preach, preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach

Preach, preach, preach, preach

I'm preaching, oh

Preaching, preaching, babe

Preaching, woah

I'ma finally, finally, yeah

Boy, you should know that

Your love is always on my mind

And I can't deny it

I want you, I'm on you

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
preach /priːtʃ/ A2	verb - to deliver a sermon or religious address
tequila /təˈkiːlə/ A2	noun - a distilled alcoholic drink made from the agave plant
pop /pɒp/ A1	verb - to make a short, sharp sound
timing /ˈtaɪmɪŋ/ B1	noun - the ability to choose the right time to do something
secret /ˈsiːkrɪt/ A2	noun - something that is kept hidden or unknown
borin' /ˈbɔːrɪŋ/ A2	adjective - causing someone to become interested or excited
wavy /ˈweɪvi/ A2	adjective - having a surface with waves
gnarly /ˈnɑːrli/ B1	adjective - difficult or challenging
reflecting /rɪˈflekτɪŋ/ B1	verb - to think deeply about something
direction /dəˈrekʃən/ A2	noun - a course along which someone or something moves
recorded /rɪˈkɔːrdɪd/ A2	verb - to capture sound or images on a device
connection /kəˈnekʃən/ A2	noun - a link or relationship between people or things
wave /weɪv/ A1	noun - a movement of a hand to greet someone
pay /peɪ/ A1	verb - to give money for goods or services
different /ˈdɪfərənt/ A1	adjective - not the same as another or each other
feelings /ˈfiːlɪŋz/ A2	noun - an emotional state or reaction
scripture /ˈskrɪptʃər/ B1	noun - a sacred text or writing
afraid /əˈfreɪd/ A2	adjective - feeling fear or anxiety

Key Grammar Structures

• I need to call up Miss Cassidy

  ➔ Modal verb + infinitive (need to + verb) expresses necessity.

  ➔ The word "need to" shows that the speaker feels a strong requirement to perform the action.

• My name is PARTY, not "Participation"

  ➔ Simple present of the verb "be" used for identification.

  ➔ "is" links the subject "My name" with the complement "PARTY" and the contrast "not 'Participation'".

• Sorry for the miscommunication

  ➔ Apology phrase + "for" + noun phrase.

  ➔ "Sorry for" introduces the reason of the apology, here the noun "miscommunication".

• I've got the money to blow

  ➔ Present perfect with "have/has + past participle" indicating possession, followed by infinitive of purpose.

  ➔ "I've got" = "I have got" meaning "I possess"; "to blow" explains the purpose of the money.

• She keep it wet like tsunami

  ➔ Simple present with zero‑copula (keep) and comparative simile using "like".

  ➔ "keep" means "maintains"; the phrase "like tsunami" is a simile comparing the wetness to a massive wave.

• I am convinced that my calls are bein' recorded

  ➔ Present simple of "be" + past participle (passive voice) with a noun clause as complement.

  ➔ "am convinced" is a stative passive construction; "that my calls are bein' recorded" is a that‑clause explaining the belief.

• So hit my assistant to get the message

  ➔ Imperative mood + infinitive of purpose.

  ➔ "hit" is a command; "to get the message" tells why the command should be done.

• I'm on that wave tonight, I hope you not the crazy type

  ➔ Present continuous "am/is + -ing" for temporary state; ellipsis of "are" in second clause.

  ➔ "I'm on that wave" uses "be + on" metaphorically; "you not the crazy type" drops "are" but means "you are not the crazy type".

• Doin' is one thing, doin' it right is a whole different story

  ➔ Gerund as subject; parallel structure with contrasting clauses; article "a" with singular noun "story".

  ➔ "Doin'" (doing) functions as a noun; the second clause adds "it right" to contrast effort versus execution.

• But hearing a scripture with that many 6's, you should be afraid

  ➔ Gerund phrase as object of "hearing"; modal "should" + base verb for advice; comparative "that many".

  ➔ "hearing" is a gerund that acts like a noun; "should be afraid" gives a recommendation; "that many" emphasizes a large quantity.