Drake isn’t overly emotional, hypersensitive, or uniquely fragile. Aubrey Graham is merely an average man blessed with an extraordinary gift. For the last decade, the Toronto rapper has simplified the intricacies of the human condition in a world constantly shifting with the ebbs and flow of new technologies. The best Drake songs have a unique brand of narcissism, jealousy, and emotive longing. He raps the way we tweet, curating his image as if it’s a second language he’s been fluid in since birth. Every move has a machine-like precision and intent. Listeners don’t come to Drizzy for emotional maturity and promises of blissful marriage; they want Drake to make their shortcomings seem mundane. Within the OVO head honcho, humanity sees its modern reflection.
Drake albums are time capsules of failed relationships that were never our fault. Starting with 2009’s So Far Gone, Drake built a world of a consistent heartbreak cut by momentary bliss. On Take Care, he’d hone the melancholy into a sharper, petty edge. By the time If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late and Views came along, the emoting became colder; Drizzy’s heart was shielded by inches of muscle fiber and creatine. Finally, Scorpion presented a new question and narrative arc. What happens when rap’s resident man-child is thrust into fatherhood—and can the absence of one type of love ever be filled by another?
Over the last ten years, the Degrassi alum has transformed hip-hop and R&B into a Toronto-sized soap opera. Wheelchair spokes gave way to barbells; the walking meme became the best rapper alive through sheer force of will and internet savvy. Through it all, the 6 God let his heart lead the way. Below, find our picks for the most sensitive Drake lyrics.
‘Tis the season to be in your feelings. The ones that usually involve scrolling through your Contacts and sliding into DMs once the summer’s through.
As the mercury on the thermometer dips, radars for a b.u.d.d.y. go up (no Tuesday required). But before you recruit a special someone to spend your nights with and rack up a crazy Seamless bill, Drake can feed you some lines to get the party started for two. Below, his best bars for cuffing season.
“I’m just such a gentleman, you should give it up for me” — “Fireworks”“I could tell it wasn’t love, I just thought you’d fuck with me” — “Fireworks”
“I’m always up too late, I worry ‘bout you there alone” — “Karaoke”
“Cinderella bout to lose the glass on her foot, and when I find it is when I find you” — “Fancy”
“They tell me time is money, well we’ll spend it together” — “Fancy”
“Say baby, I had to mention that if you were a star, you’d be the one I’m searching for” — “Shut It Down”
“Even though she standing out, she looks like she belongs here” — “Shut It Down”
“And since you can’t escape me, do I ever cross your mind?” — “Unforgettable”
“I just hope you miss me a little when I’m gone” — “Miss Me”
“All night I been staring, can you tell I want you?” — “Cece’s Interlude”
“I’m more than just an option” — “Find Your Love”
“I bet if I give all my love then nothing’s gonna tear us apart” — “Find Your Love”
“Hey there, pretty girl, you know exactly what you got” — “Houstatlantavegas”
“You the best I ever had” — “Best I Ever Had”
“You could have my heart or we could share it like the last slice” — “Best I Ever Had”
“Everything’s adding up, you’ve been through hell and back, that’s why you’re bad as fuck and you know you are” — “Make Me Proud”
“Girl I can’t lie, I miss you” — “Shot For Me”
“They don’t get you like I will” — “Take Care”
“When all the baggage just ain’t as heavy and the party’s over, just don’t forget me” — “Take Care”
“Fuck that nigga that you love so bad, I know you still think about the times we had” — “Marvins Room”
[Talking:]
"You know a lot of girls be thinkin' my songs are about them,
This is not to get confused
This one's for you. "
[Bridge:]
Baby, you my everything,
You all I ever wanted.
We could do it real big,
Bigger than you ever done it.
You be up on everything,
Other hoes ain't never on it.
I want this forever,
I swear I could spend whatever On it.
[Chorus:]
Cause she hold me down everytime I hit her up,
When I get right, I promise that we gon live it up.
She make me beg for it,
Till she give it up,
And I say the same thing every single time.
I say,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
I say you the you tha fuckin
[Verse 1:]
Know you gotta roomate,
Call me when there's no one there,
Put the key under the mat,
And you know I be over there.
(Yup!)
I be over there,
Shawty I be over there,
I be hittin' all the spots that you ain't
Even know was there.
And ya'll ain't even have to ask twice,
You can have my heart,
Or we can share it like the last slice.
Always felt like you was so accustomed to the fast life,
Have a nigga thinkin' that he met you in a past life.
Sweat pants, hair tied, chillin' with no make-up on,
That's when you're the prettiest,
I hope that you don't take it wrong.
You don't even trip when friends say,
"You ain't bringin' Drake along?"
You know that I'm workin',
I'll be there soon as I make it home.
And she a patient in my waitin' room,
Never pay attention to the rumors and what they assume.
And until them girls prove it,
I'm the one to never get confused with,
Cause
[Bridge:]
Baby, you my everything,
You all I ever wanted.
We could do it real big,
Bigger than you ever done it.
You be up on everything,
Other hoes ain't never on it.
I want this forever,
I swear I could spend whatever On it.
[Chorus:]
Cause she hold me down everytime I hit her up,
When I get right, I promise that we gon live it up.
She make me beg for it,
Till she give it up,
And I say the same thing every single time.
I say,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
I say you the you tha fuckin
[Verse 2:]
S**, love, Pain;
Baby I be on that Tank shit.
Bust so big,
I could probaly sell a blank disk.
When my album drop,
Girls will buy for the picture,
And nigga's will buy it too,
And claim they got it for their sister.
Magazine paper girl,
The money ain't the issue.
They bring dinner to my room
And ask me to intial.
She call me the referee,
Cause I be so offical,
My shirt ain't got no stripes,
But I can make yo' pussy whistle.
Like the Andy Griffith theme song,
And who told you to put them jeans on,
Double cuff love,
You the one I lean on,
Feelin' for a fix,
Then you should really get yo' fiend on.
Yeah just know my condo is the crack spot,
Every single show,
She out there reppin' like a mascot.
Get it from the back,
And make yo' fuckin' bra strap pop.
All up in ya slot 'till a niggah hit the jackpot.
[Bridge:]
Baby, you my everything,
You all I ever wanted.
We could do it real big,
Bigger than you ever done it.
You be up on everything,
Other hoes ain't never on it.
I want this forever,
I swear I could spend whatever On it.
[Chorus:]
Cause she hold me down everytime I hit her up,
When I get right, I promise that we gon live it up.
She make me beg for it,
Till she give it up,
And I say the same thing every single time.
I say,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
I say,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the fuckin best,
You the best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had,
Best I ever had
[Talking:]
"See this the type of joint
You gotta dedicate to somebody
Just make sure it's that special somebody"
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