Notebook (No Hook) Lyrics – Lil Durk

Notebook (No Hook) Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
He’s calling someone, probably his friend or producer.

[Verse]
Lil Durk starts by expressing frustration with someone who keeps apologizing but doesn’t change their actions. He’s disappointed that this person misses his events, acting like his music career isn’t important. This shows that despite being a successful artist, he still deals with people who don’t respect his time or effort.

He admits that he takes drügs to help him cope with everything. He’s not trying to hide it—he’s just being real. His fame also brings a lot of rumors, and people make up stories about him. But instead of pretending everything is fine, he’s straightforward about it.

He then talks about someone who used to support him but now calls him trash. But as soon as Durk became successful, that same person suddenly wants to attend his shows. It’s a classic case of fake love—people disappear when you struggle but want to be around when you win.

Durk values loyalty. He says he’d rather check on his friend’s mom than care about social media followers. This line shows that, despite his fame, he still prioritizes real relationships over online validation.

Then he shifts to talking about a woman he was involved with. He first calls her the “GOAT” at something explicit but then says she “graduated,” implying she’s now doing even more. This suggests that as time passes, people change, sometimes in ways he doesn’t respect.

Durk then calls out someone directly, saying they know what they did. He doesn’t have to say their name because they already know. He also mentions fake people in different groups, possibly referring to those who switch sides easily. Then he questions why someone is mad at him when he’s clearly doing well.

Next, he talks about fake support. Someone claimed to be his close friend but never helped him when he was struggling. Even when Durk lost everything, this person didn’t reach out. But now, he sees them watching his Instagram stories from a fake account while shopping like nothing happened. This exposes how some people act like they don’t care but still secretly pay attention.

He then describes financial success. His pockets are full of money, and his label gave him million. Despite that, he doesn’t let money ruin his friendships. Instead, he gathers his people and makes sure they all benefit. However, before he had money, he was struggling to pay bills and legal fees.

Then, he talks about a broke woman who asked him for a house, but he only gave her a crib (which could mean a baby crib or just a small favor). This shows how people expect too much from him, but he’s not willing to just give them everything.

He mentions hating someone for what they did. It seems like this person betrayed him for money. Then, he talks about someone calling the police on their own friend, knowing it would ruin them. This highlights how people will do anything to escape consequences, even if it means betraying someone close.

Durk also touches on street life. He references a friend who is always ready to defend him, proving his loyalty. He calls himself a “trench baby,” meaning he grew up in the struggle. His soul is hurting, possibly from losing loved ones or experiencing too much pain.

He then brings up the music industry, saying they try to pull him into unnecessary beef. But he doesn’t want to argue over rap. Instead, he’s focused on real life.

He talks about a friend getting caught up in legal trouble, possibly for a stolen car. Then, he reflects on almost smuggling drügs on a plane but deciding against it. Security checks and the risk of getting caught made him think twice. He also references Juice WRLD, who passed away due to drügs, saying that situation scared him.

Finally, he ends by saying he’s putting all of this in his notebook, emphasizing that this song is just raw thoughts without a structured hook.