Category: Drake

Alicia Keys / Drake

October 25, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 25, 2020

“Fireworks” by Drake (ft. Alicia Keys)

The title of this song alludes to a dream Drake kept having in which he was beholding fireworks in a field which holds historical significance to his family. Ultimately he came to ‘realize what [the dream] means’,...

Bryson Tiller / Drake

October 5, 2020

 by SMF · Published October 5, 2020

“Outta Time” by Bryson Tiller (ft. Drake)

In “Outta Time”, Bryson Tiller and Drake reflect on the state of their relationships and whether it is worth staying with their partners considering the level of toxicity it breeds. Primarily, they believe that...

21 Savage / Drake / Metro Boomin

October 5, 2020

 by SMF · Published October 5, 2020

“Mr. Right Now” by 21 Savage & Metro Boomin (ft. Drake)

Released in October 2, 2020, and produced by Ethan Stevens, Mike Bozzi, Noah Hashimoto, and Noah Cadastre; this track was written by the following artists: 21 Savage Drake Tate Kobang Jozzy Metro Boomin David...

Drake / Kyla / Wizkid

October 4, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 4, 2020

“One Dance” by Drake (ft. Wizkid and Kyla)

Considering the intensity of the lyrics of “One Dance” and its tone, Drake may not simply be requesting for one “dance” from his lover in the literal sense of the word. The track begins...

Drake

August 25, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 25, 2020

“Back to Back” by Drake

Drake’s “Back to Back” dares other rappers to challenge him, while belittling their career. He uses several references in the first verse to describe how he is ahead of the rap game. For instance,...

Drake / Lil Durk

August 19, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published August 19, 2020

“Laugh Now Cry Later” by Drake (ft. Lil Durk)

This song’s title (“Laugh Now Cry Later”) is possibly inspired by the late rapper 2Pac who had a tattoo of the phrase, “smile now, cry later”. Essentially, the motive of this phrase is to...

Aaliyah / Drake

July 9, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 9, 2020

“Enough Said” by Aaliyah (ft. Drake)

On “Enough Said”, Aaliyah is addressing a romantic interest who is dealing with some type of emotional/mental burden. However, he obviously does not want to discuss it with her. Therefore she is entreating him to open...

Drake / Roddy Ricch

July 8, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published July 8, 2020

“In the Cut” by Drake (ft. Roddy Ricch)

In the cut is one of those types of open slang terms whose meaning in a conversation is based on the context in which it is used. And in this song, it can be said...

Drake

July 6, 2020

 by SMF · Published July 6, 2020

“Greece” by Drake

On this song Drake is addressing a romantic interest.  And basically, what he is doing is expressing a desire to take an expensive trip with her to Europe, specifically to the country of Greece. And...

Drake

May 1, 2020

 by SMF · Published May 1, 2020 · Last modified May 10, 2020

“From Florida with Love” by Drake

Drake’s “From Florida with Love” is somewhat autobiographical in nature. That is to say that Drake references specific and interesting events from his life. For instance, he brings up a 2008 incident in which, while chillin’ with his...