Wait, So Who Wrote This? 25 Of Drake's Most Specific Lyrics
The authenticity of Drake’s on-wax stories are now being questioned because of a hefty Twitter rant by Meek Mill last night (July 21), alluding to the fact that Mr. Aubrey Graham does not write his own lyrics. Despite being featured on the Philadelphia rapper’s latest album Dreams Worth More Than Money on “R.I.C.O.”
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Drake has been known for his poignant pen game. The 28-year-old rapper has consistently showcased his lyrical prowess detailing his emotions, past lovers and family ties. From recounting his experiences with Courtney from Hooters on Peachtree on “From Time” to telling heartfelt tales of growing up in the 6 (his native Toronto), Drizzy uses these vignettes to bring his tracks to life.
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Yet, amidst these complex tales of love and loss, he delves deeper into his hippocampus to spit out super precise lyrics. Like chicks asking him for the WiFi code and dropping his telly info (see: the St. Regis in Briar Oaks on "Company"). Sure, he's given inebriated accounts of his adventures in the strip club and boohooed in "Marvin's Room" but like he said on 2010’s “The Resistance,” he could never have amnesia: “I’m livin' inside a moment, not takin' pictures to save it/I mean, how could I forget? My memory's never faded…”
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So Drake, were you really with “Courtney on Peach Tree” or was that a ghost? Whether or not Meek’s claims are false or real, Drake does get pretty precise. Take a scroll down Drizzy’s memory lane below, as we await answers on whether or not he’s conjured up these scenarios.—Richy Rosario
“The Calm” — 'So Far Gone' (2009)
“Throw It In The Bag (Remix)” — Fabolous Feat. Drake - 'Loso’s Way' (2009)
“Karaoke” — 'Thank Me Later' (2010)
“Miss Me” — 'Thank Me Later' (2010)
"Paris Morton Music" (2010)
“In The Morning” — J.Cole Feat. Drake — 'Friday Night Lights' (2010)
"Club Paradise" (2011)
“Look What You’ve Done” — 'Take Care' (2011)
“Marvin’s Room” — 'Take Care' (2011)
“Shot For Me” — 'Take Care' (2011)
"Jodeci Back" — Drake Feat. J. Cole (2013)
“All Me” — 'Nothing Was The Same' (2013)
“Connect“ — 'Nothing Was The Same' (2013)
“From Time” — 'Nothing Was The Same' (2013)
“Furthest Thing” — ‘Nothing Was The Same’ (2013)
“Pound Cake/ Paris Morton Music 2” — 'Nothing Was The Same' (2013)
“Too Much” — 'Nothing Was The Same' (2013)
"Trophies" (2013)
"2 On/Thotful" — OB O'Brien feat. Drake (2014)
"Days In The East" (2014)
"Tuesday" — ILoveMakonnen Feat. Drake — 'I Love Makonnen' (2014)
"Recognize" — PARTYNEXTDOOR Feat. Drake — 'PARTYNEXTDOOR TWO' (2014)
"Energy" — 'If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late' (2015)
“Know Yourself” — 'If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late' (2015)
“Legend” — 'If You’re Reading This Is Too Late' (2015)
