Started From The Bottom – English Lyrics

• By: Drake

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and Drake's "Started From The Bottom" offers a unique lesson. The song's repetitive and simple chorus makes it incredibly easy to follow and sing along to, helping you master common phrases and rhythm in English. Its motivational message of perseverance is universal, making it an inspiring and memorable way to engage with modern hip-hop culture and vocabulary.

[English]

♪♪♪

♪ STARTED ♪

♪ DOWN IT ON THE TRACK ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ I DONE KEPT IT REAL FROM THE JUMP ♪

♪ LIVIN' AT MY MAMA'S HOUSE WE'D ARGUE EVERY MONTH ♪

♪ NIGGA I WAS TRYNA GET IT ON MY OWN ♪

♪ WORKIN' ALL NIGHT TRAFFIC ON THE WAY HOME ♪

♪ AND MY UNCLE CALLIN' ME LIKE WHERE YA AT ? ♪

♪ I GAVE YOU THE KEYS TOLD YOU BRING IT RIGHT BACK ♪

♪ NIGGA I JUST THINK IT'S FUNNY HOW IT GOES ♪

♪ NOW I'M ON THE ROAD HALF A MILLION FOR A SHOW ♪

♪ AND WE STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAMS FREAKIN HERE ♪

OH MY BOSH! HI

HI UM IS THIS ON SALE?

AH YES UM TOP SEASON IS THE REGIME BABE

UM I CAN TELL YOU ANYTHING ELSE THIS IS MEDICATED LIP OINTMENT

BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW WITH THAT BEING SAID I STILL THINK YOU ARE

STRAIGHT GORGIE AND I WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO ACCOMPANY ME TO MY

CRIB SO I COULD SHOW YOU HOW I LIVE

NO THANKS

AND YOU CAN GET BASED WITH MY AND EIGHTEEN OF MY BEST DOGS

YO YOUR GIRLFRIENDS ON THE PHONE SHE SOUNDS SUPPER PREGNANT

LAQUISHA?

HOW YOU DOING? IM GOING TO BE ALRIGHT

FINE

YOU LOOK JUST LIKE MY EX GIRLFRIEND

SHE DIED LAST WEEK

SHE DIDN'T DIE BUT YOU LOOK JUST LIKE HER

WE COULD DO A DOULBE DATE OR SOMETHING CRAZY LIKE THAT

UM

MY TREAT

OKAY

ITS ALL ON ME COME AROUND TO THE OTHER COUNTER

I'LL TAKE CARE OF YOU

SURE

DON'T BE SHY NOW

OH THANKS

OR BE SHY

OKAY

I LOOK, I LOOK WAY DIFFERENT WHEN IM NOT IN MY WORK CLOTHES

OH RIGHT

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ BOYS TELL STORIES 'BOUT THE MAN ♪

♪ SAY I NEVER STRUGGLED WASN'T HUNGRY ♪

♪ YEAH I DOUBT IT NIGGA ♪

♪ I CAN TURN YOUR BOY INTO THE MAN ♪

♪ THERE AIN'T REALLY MUCH OUT HERE ♪

♪ THAT'S POPPIN' OFF WITH OUT US NIGGA♪

♪ WE JUST WANT THE CREDIT WHERE IT'S DUE ♪

♪ I'M A WORRY ABOUT ME GIVE A FUCK ABOUT YOU ♪

♪ NIGGA JUST AS A REMINDER TO MYSELF ♪

♪ I WEAR EVERY SINGLE CHAIN ♪

♪ EVEN WHEN I'M IN THE HOUSE ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ NO NEW NIGGAS ♪

♪ NIGGA WE DON'T FEEL THAT ♪

♪ FUCK A FAKE FRIEND WHERE YA REAL FRIENDS AT ? ♪

♪ WE DON'T LIKE TO DO TOO MUCH EXPLAINING ♪

♪ STORY STAYED THE SAME I NEVER CHANGED IT ♪

♪ NO NEW NIGGAS ♪

♪ NIGGA WE DON'T FEEL THAT ♪

♪ FUCK A FAKE FRIEND WHERE YA REAL FRIENDS AT ? ♪

♪ WE DON'T LIKE TO DO TOO MUCH EXPLAINING ♪

♪ STORY STAYED THE SAME THROUGH THE MONEY AND THE FAME ♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪♪♪

♪ 'CAUSE WE STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM FUCKING HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE'RE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW MY WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW WE HERE ♪

♪ STARTED FROM THE BOTTOM NOW THE WHOLE TEAM HERE NIGGA ♪

♪♪♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
bottom /ˈbɒtəm/ A2	noun - the lowest point or part of something
team /tiːm/ A2	noun - a group of people working together
jump /dʒʌmp/ A2	noun - a sudden, quick movement verb - to push oneself off a surface and into the air
house /haʊs/ A1	noun - a building for human habitation
argue /ˈɑːrɡjuː/ B1	verb - to express disagreement or contradiction
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise
traffic /ˈtræfɪk/ B1	noun - vehicles moving on a road
uncle /ˈʌŋkəl/ A1	noun - the brother of one's father or mother
keys /kiːz/ A1	noun - an instrument used to open a lock
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a way or course for travel
show /ʃoʊ/ A1	noun - a public performance or display verb - to allow or cause to be visible
stories /ˈstɔːriz/ A1	noun - accounts of imaginary or real people and events told for entertainment
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human
credit /ˈkredɪt/ B2	noun - recognition or approval for an act, service, or accomplishment
chain /tʃeɪn/ A2	noun - a series of metal links
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes
fame /feɪm/ B2	noun - the state of being known or talked about by many people