 Genius Meanings
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Drake (Ft. Roddy Ricch) – In the Cut
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On “In the Cut,” Drake flexes his wealth, diamonds, and cars. He also talks about his career and how he has worked hard over the years, placing himself above his competition. Roddy
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Drake & 21 Savage – On BS
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[Intro: 21 Savage] / Yeah, woah, woah, woah / [Verse 1: 21 Savage & Drake] / I had to cut some niggas off, they didn't mean me no good / I come from the ghetto, so my trunk is in
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Drake – That's How You Feel
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“That’s How You Feel” is about a girl who Drake would like to spend time with but is unsure if his feelings for her are reciprocated.
On the song’s refrain, Drake samples Nicki
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Drake – What Would Pluto Do
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In “What Would Pluto Do,” Drake wonders how he can approach a taken woman, all while boasting about his lifestyle. In a reference to his infamous nickname, Pluto, Drake questions
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iLoveMakonnen (Ft. Drake) – Tuesday
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Drake jumps on I LOVE MAKONNEN’s popular underground hit “Club Goin' up on a Tuesday”. The song appears as the third track on the re-release of the ILoveMakonnen EP. Critically
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Drake (Ft. 21 Savage) – Calling For You
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“Calling For You” reunites frequent collaborator, 21 Savage for a Jersey Club/Trap two-parter, where the Her Loss duo control their respective points on the track.
Prior to Mirna
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Drake – Gyalchester
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“Gyalchester” touches on a number of topics, including Drake’s place in the rap game, money and expenditure, and loyalty.
The word “Gyalchester” (or “Girlchester”) is a Patois
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Future, Drake & Young Thug – D4L
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Drake reunites with Atlanta trap artists Future and Young Thug for a tribute to the Atlanta rap collective D4L, which consisted of members Fabo, Mook-B, Stoney, and Shawty Lo.
The
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Drake – Summer Sixteen
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This song is Drake’s announcement to the rap game that he’s on top and plans to dominate 2016. “Summer Sixteen” is split into two parts—the beat switches at the start of the second
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Travis Scott (Ft. Drake) – SICKO MODE
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“SICKO MODE” refers to Travis and Drake’s work ethic, showing they’re a cut above the competition by going into “sicko” or “beast” mode.
“Sicko,” or “6icko” (the 6 referring to
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Future – March Madness
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“March Madness” is the nickname for the NCAA basketball championship tournament. The tournament consists of the country’s top 68 teams, all battling for one championship.
While
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Drake (Ft. Future) – N 2 Deep
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The first part of this song shows a seemingly sober Drake going into a club ready to have a blast whilst also trying to convince a girl in Houston that he is a decent man.
The
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Drake – Fire & Desire
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On “Fire & Desire,“ Drizzy expresses his dedication to one woman, who’s outside his grasp, already committed to another man.
She and Drizzy have already spent some time together
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Sexyy Red – SkeeYee
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[Intro] / (Tay Keith, fuck these niggas up) / Skee-yee / (DJ Meech, lil' bitch) / Skee-yee / Skee-yee / Skee-yee / [Chorus] / If you see me and you tryna see what's up (Skee-yee
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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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Drake – Do Not Disturb
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As the final cut on More Life, “Do Not Disturb” picks up where “Lose You” left off, showing Drake at his most pensive state. With Drake’s vulnerability on full-display, “Do Not
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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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Drake – 9
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”9" is an homage to Drake’s hometown Toronto (“the 6”) and an assertion of his influence there.
Drake uses the number 9 to describe his influence over Toronto, saying he “turned
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Drake – Look What You've Done
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Drake gives a legitimately touching tribute to his mother, Sandi, his grandmother, Evelyn, and his uncle, Steve, in this Take Care highlight.
The low-key vibe set the song apart
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Drake – U With Me?
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On “U With Me?,” Drake questions his girl’s loyalty, reflecting on the past and how certain issues in their relationship caused them to drift. As a result, Drizzy begins to doubt
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Drake – You & The 6
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This song is dedicated to Drake’s mother, Sandi Graham. Drake discusses many of the issues he had growing up, and how both his city and his mother helped him cope with all of it.
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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 – TSU
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On “TSU,” Drake sings about a stripper who’s trying to get her life together. However, because she started stripping in the first place, her parents cut off all ties with her and
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Drake – 6 Man
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6 is a reference to the numbers 416 and 647, the area codes of Drake’s hometown, Toronto. It was meant to promote NBA player Louis Williams as a candidate for the 6th Man of the
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PARTYNEXTDOOR (Ft. Drake) – Over Here
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[Verse 1: PARTYNEXTDOOR] / Girl this summer, you'll be looking for (Yeah) / You’ll be looking for me while I’m riding in / That brand new whip you wanted (Ooh, yeah yeah) / All I
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Drake – Karaoke
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“Karaoke” is a story about relationship troubles as Drake rises to super stardom.
The girl he mentions in his rap verse is a successful wedding planner in Atlanta named Jade Lee
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Drake – Shot for Me
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Drake does an ode to his exes (at least those who don’t live in Texas) on the second cut off of his Take Care LP. Here Drake demonstrates his ability to create ambiguous texts by
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Drake (Ft. Travis Scott) – Fair Trade
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On “Fair Trade,” Drake denounces fake friends, asserting that his life is better without them. Scott, on the other hand, talks about his women, cars, and money. The track was
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Drake – 7969 Santa
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The seemingly random title “7969 Santa” derives from the address of a Hollywood, Los Angeles nightclub and restaurant, Delilah, located on 7969 Santa Monica Boulevard. Drake uses
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Pusha T – The Story of Adidon
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“The Story of Adidon” is Pusha-T’s response to Drake’s diss track “Duppy Freestyle.” Inspired by the title, and borrowing the instrumental from JAY-Z’s “The Story of O.J.,” Pusha
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Drake – Nonstop
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On “Nonstop,” Drake flexes his abilities as a rapper and the business moves being made behind the scenes of his music. The song audibly has a distinct Memphis influence, as
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Drake – Best I Ever Had
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“Best I Ever Had” is Drake’s break-out single from his So Far Gone EP. It peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was nominated for two Grammys Awards—one for Best Rap Song and
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Drake – Trophies
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“Trophies” is a track that did not make the final cut for Nothing Was The Same because it wasn’t finished in time.
This beat was originally sent to Childish Gambino, but he didn’t
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Kirko Bangz – Drank In My Cup
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Kirko fucks your bitch with steeze, while at the same time fulfilling her mental and physical needs. He’s the complete package – you, on the other hand, are a chump
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Drake (Ft. Yeat) – IDGAF
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On “IDGAF,” Yeat speaks about his nonchalant-like personality—playing on the song’s title, an acronym for “I Don’t Give A Fuck.” Believed to be a diss track on an unnamed former
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Drake – Survival
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On “Survival,” Drake talks about his experience in the rap game by mentioning significant moments from throughout his career.
These moments include his beef with Meek Mill
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JID (Ft. 21 Savage & Baby Tate) – Surround Sound
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“Surround Sound” is the first collaboration between Atlanta artists JID, 21 Savage, and Baby Tate. It was first teased as a song between JID and DJ Scheme in a tweet on April 5
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Travis Scott (Ft. Drake) – MELTDOWN
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“MELTDOWN,” a three-part track that sees the tempo of the track rising until it reaches its untimely climax and the end of part one, sees Travis Scott recruit Drake as they both
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BlocBoy JB (Ft. Drake) – Look Alive
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“Look Alive” is the first collaboration between Memphis rapper BlocBoy JB and Drake. Drake’s connection to Memphis can be attributed to his father Dennis, who is a Memphis native.
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Drake, Kanye West, Lil Wayne & Eminem – Forever
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Four of hip-hop’s heavyweights take turns going in over a hard beat by Boi-1da.
During his Detroit stop on his Summer Sixteen tour, Drake brought out Eminem to perform his epic
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Travis Scott – BUTTERFLY EFFECT
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“BUTTERFLY EFFECT” is Travis Scott’s first solo release of 2017. It serves as the lead single to his third studio album, ASTROWORLD, which was released more than a year after this
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Drake – November 18th
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November 18th was a turning-point for Drake—he found himself in Houston after breaking up with his girl and getting the call from Lil Wayne that would jumpstart his career.
Drizzy
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Drake (Ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR) – With You
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The OVO duo is back at it again on “With You.” Both artists care for women who are leaving them and reminisce about the good and bad of their relationships with them.
Drake’s
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Drake – Furthest Thing
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Between sober and high, between single and locked down, between singing and rapping – this number finds Drake finding the spaces in the middle.
This song seems to be about being
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SZA – 2AM
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SZA flips the script and sings from a female perspective of PARTYNEXTDOOR’s single featuring Drake, “Come and See Me”.
The original song found PND and Drake seeking 2 A.M. booty
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