Genius Meanings
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Drake – Energy
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This song addresses Drake’s haters along with the controversy surrounding Birdman, Lil Wayne, and Cash Money Records.
The music video for this song went viral, with Drake
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Drake – Wu-Tang Forever
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This track isn’t just about a woman, it’s also a metaphor for the game and for creative influence, intellectual property and the transmission of taste.
Drake takes on a trip
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Drake – Sandra's Rose
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On “Sandra’s Rose,” Drake details the way fame has impacted his lifestyle, for example having a lot of money and women, and how he gets discredited for it.
By “Sandra’s Rose
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Drake – Race My Mind
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[Verse 1] / Just hung up the phone and I / Could already tell that you're comin' home intoxicated, ooh / So you better take your time with me / 'Cause I remember last time you
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Drake (Ft. Jhené Aiko) – From Time
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“From Time” is penned as a conversation between Drake and an old flame.
The song features vocals from Jhene Aiko, production from 40, and piano harmonies from Chilly Gonzales.
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Omoi – Drake - Energy (Anime) Remix
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[Intro] / Anime (Ah-nih-meh) / How you say / How I say / Either way / I gotta watch it / So nuh bother meh / Yo / [Chorus] / I got Anime Got a lot of Anime / Got Shows to watch
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Drake – Bahamas Promises
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[Intro] / Dogs, man / Yeah, For All The Dogs / Mm, oh-oh-oh, ayy-ayy / [Verse] / Hayley, it's sad that I know all the tea / Broken pinky promises, you fucked up our Bahamas trip
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Drake – Controlla
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“Controlla” is a dancehall-infused song in which Drake details his commitment to a woman. It features a similar vibe to Drake’s collaboration with Rihanna, “Work.”
On March 29, a
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Drake – Stories About My Brother
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[Intro] / (Conductor) / Yeah, right back / I walked in the studio, Noel said, "I thought you quit" / I said "Nah, I'm quittin' again 'cause I started again" / Gotta wait on that
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Drake & 21 Savage – More M's
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“More M’s”, Drake and 21 Savage’s final collaboration from Her Loss, sees 21 take charge, beginning the track with his own hook and verse. Meanwhile, Drake takes the backseat
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Meek Mill – Energy
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After previewing this song on his Instagram back in April, Meek releases his remix to Drake’s “Energy”.
https://youtu.be/etkahP6fjv4
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Drake – Overdrive
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“Overdrive” rides on Drake’s heartfelt singing and honesty, begging his lover to not give up on their divine relationship while trying to explain his reasons to hold back.
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Drake (Ft. Rema) – Mention Me
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[Verse 1: Drake] / Say you want my company / Sometimes I feel so naive / I don't wanna give up on you easy / Things aren't easy, I agree / Why you wanna be this cold to me / Why
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Beyoncé (Ft. BEAM) – ENERGY
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“ENERGY” is one of two tracks on RENAISSANCE to have a featured artist. This also marks the first collaboration between BEAM & Beyoncé although BEAM lends additional vocals on “
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Drake (Ft. Rihanna) – Too Good
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“Too Good” is about a couple who go out of their way to treat each other well, while they feel like their love is taken for granted.
Carrying the same Caribbean and dancehall beat
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Drake – Jungle
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“Jungle” gets its title from a nickname for Lawrence Heights, a particularly rough neighborhood in Toronto.
The song sounds like an ode to a particular girl back in the Jungle who
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Drake (Ft. 21 Savage & Project Pat) – Knife Talk
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“Knife Talk” marks another collaborative effort between Drake and 21 Savage, spat over a progressively malevolent instrumental produced by Metro Boomin, along with an introduction
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Drake (Ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR) – Wednesday Night Interlude
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“Wednesday Night Interlude” is the first slow jam on the tape functioning as a break in the rap-heavy first half. The introspective song is sung entirely by PARTYNEXTDOOR – a
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Jhené Aiko (Ft. Drake) – July
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This song is off of Jhene Aiko’s debut mixtape Sailing Souls. It is about the progression of a relationship, from getting to know each other to eventually breaking up. Through out
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Drake – Star67
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When you *67 a phone number, it makes the phone number calling present an unknown number. Drake is taking us back to his days growing up in the 6, dealing with a yearning for more
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Drake (Ft. Travis Scott) – Company
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Drake abandons the overarching boastful theme of If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late on “Company,” an introspective track where a vulnerable Drake offers insight into his personal
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Spotify – This Is Drake
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1. Drake- What's Next / 2. Drake- Wants and Needs (feat. Lil Baby) / 3. Drake- Lemon Pepper Freestyle (feat. Rick Ross) / 4. Drakeo the Ruler- Talk To Me (feat. Drake) / 5. Yung
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Drake – Passionfruit
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“Passionfruit” details Drake’s struggle to maintain trust in a long-distance relationship. Throughout the song, Drake explores how he is unable to maintain trust and faithfulness
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Drake – 10 Bands
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A braggadocious money-spending anthem, “10 Bands” finds Drake contemplating his massive net worth and its consequences. Released along with its parent mixtape, If You’re Reading
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Drake – Child's Play
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On “Child’s Play,” Drake explains to a woman that her simple desires for a new outfit are mere child’s play. He’s happy to indulge as long as she continues to give him what he
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The Game (Ft. Drake) – 100
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This song is the first single from Game’s 2015 album The Documentary 2, though he also released the DeJ Loaf assisted “Ambitionz as a Rida” not long before. The Game said he
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Drake – God's Plan
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“God’s Plan” is a feel-good track that discusses Drake’s future. Being who he is in the industry, he knows that people want him to fail; however, God won’t let him do that.
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Drake (Ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR) – Preach
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“Preach” is track number 9 of the album IYRTITL and features production and a guest verse from Drake’s protégé, PARTYNEXTDOOR.
The song samples “Stay” by Henry Krinkle.
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Drake – In My Feelings
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“In My Feelings” is an upbeat, club-mixed love letter to “Kiki,” “KB,” and the members of City Girls. The track rides on Drake’s heartfelt singing and honest lyrics, wondering if
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Drake – Know Yourself
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Drake first used the phrase “know yourself” in “Jodeci Freestyle” – a single released in the lead-up to his album Nothing Was The Same. On the album, the phrase is also referenced
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Quilly – I Hate You Niggas
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[Sample] / My my good thing is over / The mascaraed is over
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Drake (Ft. Lil Wayne) – The Motto
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On this bonus track from Take Care, Drake enlists his Young Money mentor Lil Wayne for an ode to his motto in life: YOLO.
https://www.twitter.com/drake/status/131969860388397057
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Drake – 6 God
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On October 25th 2014, the day following his 28th birthday, Drizzy released the full version of “6 God,” along with “How Bout Now” and “Heat of the Moment,” dropping the songs early
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Skepta (Ft. Wizkid) – Energy (Stay Far Away)
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North London grime artist Skepta and Nigerian afrobeats star Wizkid come through with a timely message. The track sees Skepta working with Wizkid for the first time officially
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Drake’s Signature “6” Tag Is From The Notorious B.I.G.’s “Ten Crack Commandments”
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It’s part of countdown that originally appeared on Angie Martinez’s “Hot 5 at 9" radio segment.
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Drake – Nice For What
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The New Orleans bounce music-inflected “Nice For What” is Drake’s third single of 2018, coming after the Scary Hours EP which was released in January.
Throughout the song, Drake
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Drake - Energy (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Drake - Energy (Traducción al Español)"] / [Introducción: DJ Jah Walton & Drake] / Lickwood significa "rebobinar", y gunshot significa "avanzar" / Tú lo pediste, así que
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Juicy J – The 420 Freestyle
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Juicy J comes through with a new freestyle since its 4/20.
The instrumental of the freestyle is from the song “Energy” by Drake which is produced by Boi-1da and OB O'Brien.
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Drake – Trust Issues
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The second of four songs that Drake dropped in anticipation for his album, Take Care.
“Trust Issues” is produced by 40 and Adrian X – the hook features a sample from “I’m On One
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