RAINING IN HOUSTON Lyrics – Drake

RAINING IN HOUSTON Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Drake is setting the tone for the song by shouting out Houston, a city he has a deep connection with. He’s paying tribute to DJ Screw, a legendary Houston DJ known for his “chopped and screwed” style. By telling people to put their “H’s up,” he’s showing love to the city and its culture, making it clear that this song has Houston energy and emotions tied to it.

[Chorus]
This part is more about setting the vibe rather than having a deep meaning. The “woah, woah” chant is like a call-and-response, pulling the listener into the song’s emotional flow. It creates a rhythmic, hypnotic effect, almost like he’s lost in his feelings.

[Verse 1]
Drake is describing a Friday night where he’s out with his boys, having drinks and enjoying himself, but his girl keeps blowing up his phone. She’s upset, calling him multiple times, and he’s seeing her messages pop up on his screen (blue iMessage bubbles). He points out that she also has friends, so she doesn’t have to sit at home worrying about him. Instead of enjoying her own night, she’s mad and even tells him not to come home, acting like it’s not his place too.

He knows she’s emotional and probably won’t feel the same way once she sobers up. He’s used to this cycle—her getting worked up, sending dramatic messages, then realizing the next day she overreacted. He compares her late-night texts to poetry, like Maya Angelou, mixed with shots of expensive liquor (1942 Tequila). Her words cut deep, and she’s really going off on him.

But to him, the solution is simple—she just needs to stop overthinking and come to see him. He tells her to hop on the highway, drive past Texas A&M, and head to Houston where they can avoid another pointless argument. He also throws in a line about how she never spends money around him, suggesting that he takes care of everything financially. He notices her friends are extra nice to him, which could mean they enjoy the perks of being around him, or they might have their own motives.

[Chorus]
He’s asking for reassurance. If she truly loves him, he wants to hear it—almost like he’s looking for proof that she still cares despite all the drama. The repetition of “woah” adds to the emotional weight, showing that deep down, he wants her to stay connected with him.

[Verse 2]
Drake repeats the idea of her driving down to Houston, emphasizing that they don’t need to argue anymore. He’s tired of the back-and-forth, especially on a gloomy, rainy night that already sets a moody vibe. He doesn’t want to make things worse—he just wants her to be there with him instead of fighting.

He acknowledges that she thrives in toxic relationships; she’s used to drama. Even though their relationship has its issues, he’d rather focus on building her up than tearing each other down. He compares himself to American guys who talk loosely, hinting that they might be more reckless or less genuine than him. She once told him she likes the way he speaks—more proper, more controlled—which makes him stand out from others she’s dated.

They’re at a club or lounge, and she wants hookah. He’s making things happen for her, pulling strings to get what she wants. But behind the luxury and good times, he’s aware of the dangers that come with his lifestyle. He mentions carrying a weapon (“blicky on us these days, it’s a glue stick”), referring to how he has to stay protected. She tells him it’s “just music,” but he knows the threats he faces are real. He reflects on how much hate he’s received this year, and it’s left him feeling drained. He’s not sure if things will ever get easier, in love or in life.

This verse captures the conflict in his relationship—it’s passionate but toxic, full of highs and lows. There’s a mix of love, jealousy, nightlife, and the pressures of fame, all blending into one emotional storm.