Young Money

Lyrics

[Chorus: Drake & Baka Not Nice]
(Yah! Yah! Yah! Yah! Yah! Ah)
Hermès link, ice-blue mink (Woo!)
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is (Yah!)
They want me gone, wait for the kicker
Bury me now and I only get bigger
That's word to my nigga (Woo!)

[Verse 1: Drake & Baka Not Nice]
Yeah, October Firm in the cut (Yah!)
Stay at the top like I'm stuck, that's just how I'm givin' it up
She wanna get married tonight
But I can't take a knee, 'cause I'm wearin' all white
Me and my broski are twins, but we don't look alike
I don't take naps
Me and the money are way too attached to go and do that
Muscle relax (Ha! Ha! Ha!)
That and the spliff put me right on my back, I gotta unpack (Yah!)
Virginia Black (Doo! Doo!)
I could go make enough money off that and not even rap
What's that? Facts (Facts, nigga, yah!)
Contract max, I gotta bring that shit back (Blah!)

[Chorus: Drake & Baka Not Nice]
Hermès link (Woo! Woo!), ice-blue mink (Yah!)
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is
They want me gone, out of the picture (Yah!)
Bury me now and I only get bigger
That's word to my, word to my—
[Verse 2: Drake & Baka Not Nice]
I'm so hot, yeah, I’m so right now (Right now)
Who's not gang, bitch? Let me find out (Ha!)
Keep hearin' clicks when I'm talkin' on the iPhone
Feds in the city hate to see us on a high note (Woo!)
I switch flow like I switch time zone
Can't get Nobu, but you can get Milestone (Baka)
I got a new mansion, 'cause I outgrew the condo
Gotta do Maybach, she wanna fuck on the drive home
Yeah, met her once and I got through (Yah!)
I'm never washed, but I'm not new
I know I said top five, but I'm top two
And I'm not two and I got one
Thought you had one, but it's not one, nigga, nah

[Chorus: Drake & Baka Not Nice]
Hermès link, ice-blue mink (Yah!)
Tat on my ribs like I do not know what permanent is
They want me gone (Gone, blah!), wait for the kicker
Bury me now and I only get bigger
That's word to my nigga (Woo! Woo!)
Yah!

Gyalchester by Drake, released on March 18, 2017, is the seventh track on his 22-song album, More Life. The song was produced by iBeatz and the lyrics were written by Aubrey Drake Graham himself, along with other contributors.

About Gyalchester

Gyalchester is a word that originated from the Manchester Parish of Jamaica, which is known for its beautiful women. However, there may be an additional reason why the nickname was coined. The hyper-masculinity and homophobic nature of some Jamaican dancehall performers have led them to avoid using the word "man" in their city names, hence, Girlchester or Gyalchester.

The song touches on several topics, including Drake's status in the rap game, spending habits, loyalty, and love. Drake's lyrics reflect his personal life and perspective on his career's trajectory. He mentioned that he has reached heights that most rappers aspire to, but he is not content, and he still has targets to achieve. The fact that he mentioned several other cities in the song supports Drake's overall domination of the rap music scene.

The chorus that repeats throughout the song, "I was runnin' through the 6 with my woes, yeah. You know how that shit goes. You know how that shit goes. Gyalchester, Manchester, and the London road," is Drake's way of paying tribute to the cities that played significant roles in his life and career both past and present. Manchester, a city in England and the titular location of this song, UK grime artist Kano's Girlchester is its inspiration.

Another possible inspiration for the song's title is Drake's visit to Manchester while on tour. Manchester had recently opened England's second Hermès store, which may have significantly caught the singer's attention, given his love for luxury fashion. He was spotted wearing a Hermes jacket during the 2017 NBA playoffs. The song's video was recorded in Manchester's iconic venue, Manchester Arena, during the Boy Meets World Tour.

Drake expressed his love for a woman in the song and announced that he is not interested in anyone but her. Thus, many people ignore the fact that Drake appreciates the small things in life, dedicating several stanzas to writing about spending habits with his close associates.

Gyalchester is one of Drake's most upbeat songs, and its tempo is similar to that of a club track. Drake's style is a blend of rap and pop, which comes out in this song's catchy hook and danceable beat. Its unique sound has helped it stand out and make waves in the music industry.

In summary, Gyalchester is a catchy and upbeat song that seamlessly blends rap and pop, touching on themes such as Drake's status in the rap industry, his spending habits, loyalty, and love. The use of the word Gyalchester is a tribute to Manchester, a city in Jamaica, and Manchester, England. The song is one of the highlights of Drake's More Life album and is widely popular among his fans, as it brings back memories of his past hits.

• Release Date: March 18, 2017
• Artist: Young Money