Headlines
Drake
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I might be too strung out on compliments Overdosed on confidence Started not to give a f*ck and stopped fearing the consequence Drinking every night because we drink to my accomplishments Faded way too long I'm floating in and out of consciousness And they sayin' I'm back, I'd agree with that I just take my time with all this shit, I still believe in that I had someone tell me I fell off, oh I needed that And they wanna see me pick back up, well where'd I leave it at I know I exaggerated things, now I got it like that Tuck my napkin in my shirt, 'cause I'm just mobbin' like that You know good and well that you don't want a problem like that You gone make someone around me catch a body like that No, don't do it, please don't do it, 'cause one of us goes in And we all go through it Drizzy got the money, so Drizzy gonna pay it Those my brothers, I ain't even gotta say it That's just something they know They know, they know, they know They know, they know, they know They know, they know, they know Yeah they know yeah That the real is on the rise F*ck them other guys I even gave them a chance to decide Now it's something they know They know, they know, they know Yeah, I be yelling out money over everything, money on my mind Then she wanna ask when it got so empty Tell her I apologize it happened over time She says they missed the old Drake, girl don't tempt me If they don't get it, they'll be over you That new shit that you got is overdue You better do what you suppose to do I'm like why I gotta be all that but still I can't deny the fact that it's true Listen to you expressing all them feelings Soap opera rappers all these niggas sound like all my children And that's who you thinking is 'bout to come and make a killing I guess it really is just me, myself and all my millions You know the game even got it like that You gone hype me up and make me catch a body like that 'Cause I live for this it isn't just a hobby like that When they get my shit and play it, I ain't even gotta say it, they know They know, they know, they know They know, they know, they know They know, they know, they know Yeah they know yeah That the real is on the rise F*ck them other guys I even gave them a chance to decide Now it's something they know They know, they know, they know I be yelling out money over everything, money on my mind (mind, mind, mind) Tell em' I apologize it happened over time (time, time, time) They know
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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Anthony George Palman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Headlines" was released on August 9, 2011, as the lead single from Drake’s second studio album "Take Care."
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Chart PerformanceIt debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 8, making it Drake's highest charting song from the album "Take Care."
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ProductionThe song was produced by Matthew 'Boi-1da' Samuels, and Noah '40' Shebib, both of whom have been long-time collaborators with Drake.
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Certification“Headlines” was certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, indicating four million copies sold in the U.S. alone.
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Song StyleCharacterized by its catchy hook and introspective lyrics, "Headlines" demonstrates Drake's signature combination of R&B, hip hop, and rap genres.
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Music VideoThe music video, released on October 2, 2011, features various landmarks of Toronto, Drake's hometown, including the Rogers Centre.
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Grammy Nomination"Headlines" was nominated for a Grammy Award for the Best Rap Performance category in 2013.
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Popular CultureThe song was used in various mass media such as video games including the popular EA Sports game, NBA 2K12.
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Song MeaningIn "Headlines," Drake discusses his rising fame, the stress caused by lofty expectations, and the tension between his public persona and private life.
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Songwriting CreditsOther than Drake, Matthew Samuels, and Noah Shebib, Aubrey Graham (Drake's legal name) and Anthony Palman also received songwriting credits for "Headlines."
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Song ReceptionUpon its release, "Headlines" received positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed towards Drake's introspective lyricism and the song's catchy nature.
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Album Success"Headlines" played a critical role in the commercial success of the album "Take Care," which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.
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