Intro - Drake, melodic, slightly autotuned, reminiscent of "Chicago Freestyle" hook)
Yeah, late night in the city, window down, breeze through
Only real ones beside me, know I only see through
All the smoke and the mirrors, what they tryna achieve too?
This ain't just a freestyle, this the life we believe too...
(Verse 1 - Drake, flowing, slightly sung-rapped, contemplative)
Uh, another twenty-four hours, watchin' empires crumble
Used to dream of these towers, now I just walk humble
But the hunger still there, deep inside, can't mumble
'Bout the moves that I'm makin', every play, never stumble
Heard they talkin' my name, from the Six to the States
Still got the same circle, we ain't chasin' no fake stakes
Remember them cold nights, ramen noodles and cheap dates?
Now it's private jets, different cities, different time zones, different fates
See the look in their eyes, they don't understand the grind
Used to be a nobody, now they tryna pick my mind
For the blueprint, the wisdom, somethin' they can redefine
But this ain't copied code, homie, this is God's design.
Yeah, "More Life" was a promise, still stackin' these accolades
From the mixtapes to moments, where the whole damn world parades
What you thought was a gamble, was just part of the upgrades
Only tellin' my story, no charades, no facades.
(Chorus - Drake, more melodic and sustained, with subtle ad-libs from 21 Savage like "Skrrt," "On God")
Midnight drive, city lights blurrin' past
Memories on replay, movin' way too fast
Used to pray for these moments, pray they really last
Now I just watch the skyline, knowin' blessings are cast
Yeah, the road long and winding, but I'm built for the journey
From the bottom to the top, ain't no need for concern, see?
Just the hum of the engine, keepin' me company
On this midnight drive, yeah, that's where I wanna be.
(Verse 2 - 21 Savage, laid-back but sharp, signature deadpan delivery, some ad-libs from Drake like "Woah," "Uh huh")
Savage, uh, still in the cut, lowkey, movin' smart
They see the chain, they see the whips, they don't know the broken heart
From the concrete jungle, where the wild ones tear apart
Every deal I ever touched, I played it from the very start.
Used to trap out the bando, now it's penthouse views
Used to watch for the feds, now I'm watchin' the news
Seein' all the fakes frontin', tryna walk in my shoes
But they ain't got the scars, they ain't paid all they dues.
(Drake: No, they ain't)
Twenty-one, yeah, the numbers up, every season, new checks
Still protectin' my energy, dodgin' all the disrespects
Brother told me, "Stay solid, gotta watch your every step"
'Cause the game'll try to break you, even when you at your best.
(Drake: That's real)
Only trustin' my intuition, and the ones I grew with
Every dollar ain't enough, still chasin' somethin' fluent
In the language of loyalty, ain't no way to refute it
From the struggle to the riches, yeah, we really went and proved it.
(Chorus - Drake & 21 Savage (layered vocals, 21 more subtle but present, ad-libs more prominent))
Drake: Midnight drive, city lights
