Category: Drake

Drake / Jack Harlow

May 8, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published May 8, 2022

“Churchill Downs” by Jack Harlow (ft. Drake)

For starters, “Churchill Downs” is the name of the venue where the Kentucky Derby, the biggest annual horse race in the United States, is held. And Kentucky is also the home state of Jack Harlow. The...

Drake / Future / Tems

May 1, 2022

 by George Spencer · Published May 1, 2022

“Wait for U” by Future (ft. Tems & Drake)

“Wait for U” is one of the those types of songs in the which the musician(s) is addressing a romantic interest who is upset that, due to his touring lifestyle, they do not spend...

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November 19, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published November 19, 2021

“Hotline Bling” by Drake

Drake’s song “Hotline Bling” is a simple, catchy tune that has plenty of quotable lines. The song was released on October 22nd, 2015 and became an instant hit with listeners. With this blog post,...

Drake / Travis Scott / Young Thug

October 19, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published October 19, 2021

“Bubbly” by Young Thug (ft. Travis Scott and Drake)

Of course a song featuring Young Thug, Drake and Travis Scott is going to be braggadocious in nature. And of course said braggadocio is going to be based in their wealth and fame and the...

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September 29, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 29, 2021

“Pipe Down” by Drake

Telling someone to “pipe down” is basically another way of instructing them to shut up or keep quiet. And the reason Drake is admonishing the addressee to do so is primarily because she is ‘yelling...

Drake / Future / Number 1 Songs / Young Thug

September 20, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 20, 2021 · Last modified March 29, 2022

“Way 2 Sexy” by Drake (ft. Future & Young Thug)

Drake’s “Way 2 Sexy” is based on the I’m Too Sexy motif as established by Right Said Fred back in the day. Richard Fairbrass and co. were referring more to literal sexiness, i.e. being physically appealing. But the...

Drake / Lil Baby

September 5, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2021

“Girls Want Girls” by Drake and Lil Baby

“Girls Want Girls” is generating a somewhat surprising amount of controversy, as therein Drake refers to himself as “a lesbian”. That proclamation is of course metaphorical, pointing to the idea, as comprehensively utilized, that he too,...

Drake / Travis Scott

September 5, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 5, 2021

“Fair Trade” by Drake (ft. Travis Scott)

The title of this song (“Fair Trade”), as revealed in the chorus, features Drizzy opting to exchange friendships for peace. Or viewed from a different angle, certain associates are stressing him out. So now he has...

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September 4, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published September 4, 2021 · Last modified September 5, 2021

“7AM on Bridle Path” by Drake

In a perfect world, if two grown men like Drake and Kanye West have beef they’ll settle the matter behind closed doors, perhaps shooting the fair one in the privacy of homeys if need...

Drake / Trippie Redd

August 26, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published August 26, 2021

“Betrayal” by Trippie Redd (ft. Drake)

It’s only really Drake, in his own verse, who sticks to the established topic of “betrayal”. And basically, what he’s saying is that incidences of being stabbed in the back are common occurrences, “too...