Successful
Trey Songz
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I want the money, money and the cars, cars and the clothes I suppose I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful Ah yeah Trey I fuckin' feel ya They be starin' at the money like its unfamiliar I get it, I live it to me there's nothing realer Just enough'll solve your problems Too much'll kill ya And when I leave I always come right back here The young spitter that everybody in rap fear Alotta y'all is still soundin' like last year The game needs change and I'm the motherfuckin' cashier Nickel for my thoughts, dimes in my bed Quarters of the kush shape the lines in my head Take my verses too serious and you'll hate me 'Cause I'm the one to paint a vivid picture no H-D I want it all that's why I strive for it Diss me and you'll never hear a reply for it Any award show or party I get fly for it I know that it's coming I just hope that I'm alive for it I want the money, money and the cars, cars and the clothes I suppose I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I want the money, money, money I want a whole lot of that All the honeys they askin' where the dollars at Where yo' head at, tell me 'bout your styling cap Tryna find a way but u never got a map Dream chaser, risk taker No favor, though haters They might want me to drown Holdin' me down But the throne and the crown Is all I ever wanted, all I ever needed If I'm the only one and don't nobody else believe it Then keep it a secret and watch me achieve it 'Cause I know what I want now So if you want the money If you gotta make If you the only one and don t nobody else believe it Then tell em to beat it And watch you achieve it Sing it if you want I want the money, money and the cars, cars and the clothes I suppose I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful Yeah, I want things top go my way But as of late a lotta shit been goin' sideways And my mother tried to run away from home But I left something in the car So I caught her in the driveway And she cried to me, so I cried too And my stomach was soakin' wet, she only 5'2" And 40 that was all before I showed up And brought a thousand dollars worth of drinks and got poured up Damn, my reality just set in And even when the Phantom's leased them hoes wanna get in I do alot of things hopin' I never have to fit in So tryna keep up with my progress is like a dead end My girl love me, but f*ck it my heart beats slow And right now the tour bus is looking like a freak show And life change for us every single week so It's good but I hope this ain't the peak though 'Cause I want the I want the money, money and the cars, cars and the clothes I suppose I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful I just wanna be, I just wanna be successful
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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Dwayne Michael Carter, Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Release Date"Successful" was released in 2009 as a part of Drake's third official mixtape 'So Far Gone'.
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CollaborationsApart from the Canadian rapper Drake, the song features vocals from American singers Trey Songz and Lil Wayne.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Successful" charted at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 3 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Awards and Nominations"Successful" received a nomination for "Viewers' Choice" at the BET Awards in 2010.
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InspirationThe song is generally about Drake's journey to fame and his dreams of becoming successful in music.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Successful" was shot over a two-day period and was directed by Jake Davis.
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Remixes"Successful" has been remixed by several artists since its release, including Jay Sean and Soulja Boy.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was met with mostly positive reviews from music critics. Even though some critics felt that the song was overindulgent, others agreed that it was a heartfelt reflection of Drake's career journey.
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Popular Culture"Successful" has made appearances in several popular culture outlets, such as the TV series 'Entourage'.
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InfluenceIn 2018, Billboard ranked the song #100 on its list of the "Greatest Songs of All Time."
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Songwriting Credits"Successful" was written by Drake (Aubrey Graham), Trey Songz (Tremaine Neverson), and Noah Shebib.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Noah '40' Shebib, a frequent collaborator of Drake.
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Commercial Success"Successful" was also certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in 2019, signifying sales of over 500,000 copies.
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In SoundsThe song's piano-driven melody is overlaid with subtle synthesizers and low, pounding bass, punctuated by Drake and Songz's emotive vocals.
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Underrated SongDespite being one of the less commercially successful singles from 'So Far Gone', it remains a fan favorite due to its honest and introspective lyrics.
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