As I sit here on a Friday afternoon, I have already listened to Drake's new album three times all the way through. I think this goes without saying, but Drake has once again released an amazing album. It's not like his others; it has it's own unique feel to it that his fans are sure to love. If you're like me, then you have been [im]patiently waiting for "Views" to drop since last fall when it was announced. The singles that were released earlier this year were only a tease to hold us over until he had finally perfected the album and was ready to drop it. So thank you, Drake, for giving us yet another incredible album for us to obsess over, learn all of the lyrics to and use them to caption all of our pictures. You never fail to amaze your fans, keep it up, "6 God." Here is everything you need to know about his latest album — "Views."
1. "Keep the Family Close"
"Keep the Family Close" is talking about trust issues and how you need to rely on your family because you can't always count on your friends.
Produced by Maneesh.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I always saw you for what you could've been; And even when it's business with you it's personal again; I knew you before you made ends meet now we're meeting our ends"
"And it's all because you chose a side; You're supposed to put your pride aside and ride for me; Guess it wasn't time; And of course you went a chose a side that wasn't mine"
"When I needed you, you couldn't give me any advice; But you always had something to say every other time"
"If I ever loved ya, I'll always love ya that's how I was raised"
2. "9"
"9" is a song about Drake's influence on his hometown of Toronto.
Produced by 40; co-produced by Brian Alexander Morgan and Boi1da.
Lyrics that stand out:
"If they don't have a story these days, they'll make one"
"First place, first place, Man we can't be tied for it"
3. "U With Me?"
"U With Me?" is a song about Drake questioning if his girl is faithful or not.
Produced by Kanye West and 40.
Lyrics that stand out:
"On some DMX shit; I group DM my exes; I told 'em they belong to me; that goes on for forever; And I think we just get closer when we're not together"
"You send the 'are you here?' text without an invite"
"3 dots, you thinkin of a reaction still"
"Understand that I got responsibilities to people that I need; And on my way to make this dough; A lot of niggas cut the cheque so they can take this flow; A lot of niggas cut the cheque so they can take this flow"
4. "Feel No Ways"
"Feel No Ways" talk about a girl that Drake was with who kept him from achieving higher things. Talking about how they stayed in bed, sleeping in and smoking weed, this avoided him trying to reach his dreams.
Produced by Jordan Ullman of Majid Jordan.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I had to let go of us to show myself what I could do; And that just didn't sit right with you; And now you're trying to make me feel a way, on purpose; Now you're throwing it back in my face, on purpose; Now you're talking down on my name, on purpose; And you don't feel no way, you think I deserve it"
"Maybe we should have just did things my way; Instead of the other way"
"There's more to life than sleeping in; And getting high with you; I had to let go of us to see what I could do; And that just didn't sit right with you"
5. "Hype"
"Hype" talks about how the game keeps changing. By saying he is "done with the hype" he is sending a message to everyone else.
Produced by Boi1da and Nineteen85; co-produced by Beat Bully.
Lyrics that stand out:
"'09 they was biddin' on me; But I'm Young Money, got it written on me"
"My enemies wanna be friends with my other enemies; I don't let it get to me"
"Look what I've done in my life; I had to count it and count it again; To make sure the money was right"
"They heard it but they wasn't hearin' it"
6. "Weston Road Flows"
"Weston Road Flows" reminisces on his childhood and growing up in Toronto on Weston Road.
Produced by 40.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Back when we couldn't buy pizzas cause we we're down to pennies"
"You number one and I'm Eddie Murphy we tradin' places"
"Your best day is my worst day, I get green like Earth Day"
"But I'm happiest when I can buy what I want; Get high when I want"
7. "Redemption"
"Redemption" talks about former relationships that Drake has had and the bridges that were burned.
Produced by 40.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I miss the feeling of you missing me"
"I tell them if they ain't with it then lets just forget it"
"It's like they can't get enough; Until enough is enough; And that is too much"
"Who's gonna save me when I need savin'?; Since Take Care, I've been caretakin'"
8. "With You" (feat. PARTYNEXTDOOR and Jeremih)
"With You" is showing the sensitive side and reminiscing on relationships.
Produced by Murda Beatz.
Lyrics that stand out:
"You do you girl, the haters gon hate; Cut them off like you a sensei, girl"
"Mixing Vodka and emotions, tapping into your emotions; Dry cry cause I'm hopeless"
9. "Faithful" (feat. Pimp C and dvsn)
In "Faithful" Drake expresses his interest in a girl who is too busy doing her own thing to be in a relationship and he is reassuring her that he will be faithful.
Produced by 40; co-produced by Boi1da and nineteen85.
Lyrics that stand out:
"On my way from the studio so get undressed; Let's do the things that we say on text"
"You would think it's all mine the way I took; You would think it's broke down the way I push it"
10. "Still Here"
"Still Here" is Drake reflecting on everything so far in his career.
Produced by Daxz; co-produced by 40.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Girls all in my bed and they don't trip off first impressions; Girls all in your bed and they just ask a hundred questions; I can't fuck with you no more cause you be actin' extra"
"And I see your girl all the time, all the time, tho; I can't tell if she's yours or mine, but I do know"
"I gotta talk to God even though he isn't near me; Based on what I got it's hard to think he don't hear me"
11. "Controlla" (feat. Beenie Man)
In "Controlla" Drake explains his commitment to a girl.
Produced by Boi1da; co-produced by Supa Dups and Allen Ritter.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I think I'd lie for you; I think I'd die for you; Jodeci "Cry For You"; Do things when you want me"
"My old flex is my new flex now, and we're working on it"
12. "One Dance" (feat. WizKid and Kyla)
"One Dance" is an upbeat song that will make you want to stop and dance wherever you are!
Produced by nineteen85; co-produced by 40 and Wizkid.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Strength and guidance, all that I'm wishing for my friends; No body makes it from my ends; I had to bust up the silence; You know you gotta stick by me; Soon as you see the text, reply me; I don't want to spend time fighting; We've got no time"
"Grips on your waist; Front way back way; You know that I don't play; Streets not safe; But I never run away; Even when I'm away"
"That's why I need a one dance; got a Hennesy in my hand; One more time 'fore I go"
13. "Grammys" (feat. Future)
"Grammys" is Drake and Future talking about their successful careers, which they have every right to do.
Produced by 40 and Southside; co-produced by Cardo and Young Exclusive.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Heard you never claimed the hood; But the hood claimed you"
14. "Childs Play"
"Childs Play" is about Drake telling a woman that her desires are child's play, but if she gives him what he wants, he will return the favor.
Produced by 40 and Metro Boomin.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I say bounce that shit like woah; Yeah, Bounce that shit like woah; This is not a fairytale, I already know how you like it"
"Why you gotta fight with me at Cheesecake; You know I love to go there; Say I'm actin' lightskin, I can't take you no where"
"Momma is a saint yeah she raised me real good; All because of her I don't do you like I should"
"You don't wanna fall in love I know; I'm not someone you should trust I know"
"My city love me like a college running back"
"Took you from the hood, and I can never give you back; I just wanna let you know that someone love you back"
15. "Pop Style"
"Pop Style" is a Jamaican term meaning talking about showing off and that is just what this song is doing.
Produced by Sevn Thomas and Frank Dukes.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Dropped outta school now we dumb rich"
"Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum"
"Justin Timberlake and then I hit the highway"
"They still out to get me, I don’t get it; I can not be got, that's a given"
16. "Too Good" (feat. Rihanna)
"Too Good" is about a couple who loves each and tries their best for their relationship but each party feels as though they are being taken for granted.
Produced by nineteen85.
Lyrics that stand out:
"I don't know how to talk to you; I don't know how to ask you if you're okay"
"I'm too good to you; I'm way too good to you; You take my love for granted; I just don't understand it"
"I don't know how to talk to you; I just know I found myself getting lost with you"
17. "Summer's Over Interlude" (feat. Majid Al Maskati
'Summers Over Interlude' is the cue that summer is over and it is time for winter again.
Produced by Maneesh.
Lyrics that stand out:
"Days in the summer; And nights in the rain; Summer is over, simple and plain"
18. "Fire & Desire"
"Fire & Desire" is all about Drake expressing his feelings and dedication to a woman who is already committed to another man.
Produced by 40.
Lyrics that stand out:
"You a real ass woman, and I like it; I don't wanna fight it"
"I figure out you; you figure out me; we're both a different breed"
19. "Views"
"Views" is all about loyalty and faithfulness while painting us a picture of his career.
Produced by Maneesh.
Lyrics that stand out:
"And my wifey is a Spice, like I'm David Beckham"
"Me and Nike used to plan on how to make a change; Now me and Kobe doing shots the night before the game"
"I never tag no one in, I'd rather get you myself"
"I keep it 100 like I'm running a fever; I might take a breather but I won't ever leave you"
20. "Hotline Bling"
"Hotline Bling" is all about an old lover who is constantly traveling and Drake thinks she is no longer herself.
Produced by nineteen85.
Lyrics that stand out: (pretty much the whole song because it's so popular)
"You used to call me on my cell phone; Late night when you need my love"
"And I know when that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing"
"You used to call me on my cell phone; late night when you need my love"
Is it just me or did Drake write a lot about relationships? Well, if this is him somehow saying he is on the market and looking for that someone, look no more Drake — I, along with millions of other ladies, am ready to fill that spot.
Drake has done it again, leaving us in awe with another work of pure talent.
To those complaining that his new album isn't as good as the others — accept that this album has a different vibe and he went a different way. Whether you agree or not, it worked.
You can find all of the lyrics and more information regarding the album and each track here.
