Aubrey “Drake” Graham sits upon the throne of today’s music heard around the globe. He creates his own sound, runs the meme world, and establishes “hip” sayings and words that carry into the modern language. Despite his lavish lifestyle, he still knows how to pack a song, especially in an emotional way. He is by far ahead of his “soft” days of music coming up from "Degrassi," releasing “Comeback Season,” “Thank Me Later,” and even his acclaimed “Take Care." Yet, Drake still delivers to the everyday understanding of relationships, missed chances and growing up. There is no reason why he is one of the biggest names in music, because he knows how to connect with his audience and there is no sign of slowing down for him. “Views From the 6” is on the way, and I guarantee you when the summer is over, he will once again be heard over the radio and people will be saying more than “Yolo," “Way up," “Woes” and “6 God." Drake can be serious too, and he may come off bragging in how he delivers his lyrics through his songs, but there a lot of life lessons to be learned from them as well. Here are 10 Drake lyrics that taught me life lessons below.
1. “0-100/The Catch-Up”
“Know yourself, know your worth.”
Everyone should have a sense of it. Once you know the power that you contain, no one can sell you short.
2. “Successful”
“I want it all that’s why I strive for it.”
Identify lifelong goals and work hard to obtain them. Nothing is given.
3. “Started From the Bottom”
“Started from the bottom now we here.”
We all had to start somewhere. Beginning at ground level provides perspective on the rise to power.
4. “10 Bands”
“I been in the crib with the phones off/I been in house taking no calls/I done hit my stride got my sh*t going.”
Sometimes accomplishing goals means having to cut off all outside distractions and working your butt off.
5. "Forever”
“Everybody got a deal, I did it without one.”
While people were scrambling for major backing, Aubrey chose his own path, deciding to build his brand up to star status before inking his name on the dotted line.
6. “The Motto”
“You only live once.”
Make the best out of life. It’s the only chance you have.
7. “Headlines”
“I just had somebody tell me I fell off, ooh I needed that.”
A figurative kick in the rear end is at times all that’s needed to get back on track.
8. “All Me” ft. 2 Chainz and Big Sean
“I’ve been taught to never loan somebody what you need right
back.”
Loaning money is a risky business.
9. Big Sean “Blessings”
“It is what it is/Trust me, you get what you give.”
You don’t have to be a saint to know that treating people well can go a long way in life.
10. “Too Much” ft. Sampha
“The moment I stop having fun with it, I’m done with it.”
One of the keys to maintaining a happy life is doing something you love.
