Charged Up
Drake
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I'm so sorry Did you hope I was crying? It was rough without you It was rough without you I did some charity today for the kids But I'm used to it 'cause all y'all charity cases All y'all stare in my face in hopes you could be the replacement Niggas is snitching on us without no interrogation I stay silent 'cause we at war and I'm very patient Six God is watching, I just hope you're prepared to face him I'm charged up I'm charged up Wow, I'm honored that you think this is staged I'm flattered man, in fact, I'm amazed The perfect start to the summer, man this shit is a doozy This shit a twist in the movie but don't jump to conclusions You boys are getting into your feelings on me You should embrace it, this could be one of our realest moments Okay the flow start to feel familiar, don't it? Must I remind you that Jimmy got twenty million on it Need DJ Clue to drop a bomb on it None of them want this shit more than I want it I seen it all coming, knew they would push a button Easter egg hunting, they gotta look for something Done doing favors for people 'Cause it ain't like I need the money I make off a feature I see you niggas having trouble going gold Turning into some so and so's that no one knows But so it go Come live all your dreams out at OVO We gon' make sure you get your bread and you know the ropes I get a ring and I bring it home like I'm Corey Joe No woman ever had me star struck Or was able to tell me to get my bars up I'm charged up Oh no we eating, niggas ain't about to starve us Nah, niggas ain't about to starve us I'm charged up I bought my niggas rollies off of Thank Me Later While these boys was stanky legging Trust me this information is vital I'm trying to take the high road I still got love for my idols I got me a deal with Apple and I still feel entitled Rumor has it, there's something that only I know Rumor has it, I steer the ship with my eyes closed Rumor has it, I either fucked her or never could But rumor has it, hasn't done you niggas any good It's sound, sound, sound ‘til the day I die We going live to keep this shit alive Cops are killing people with they arms up And your main focus is tryna harm us? And you think you ‘bout to starve us? Niggas ain't about to starve us Nah, I'm charged up Have you seen me? I'm doing so good Everytime I leave Oh, I'm so sorry
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Written by: Adam King Feeney, Aubrey Drake Graham, Maneesh Bidaye, Noah James Shebib
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Detail"Charged Up" by Drake was released on July 25, 2015, about one month after his surprise mixtape, "If You're Reading This It's Too Late", was released.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the labels of Cash Money Records, Young Money Entertainment, and Republic Records, which are the labels Drake was working with at the time.
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ContextThe song is widely seen as Drake's response to rapper Meek Mill's claims that Drake used a ghostwriter for his songs. This led to a highly-publicized feud between the two rappers.
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LyricsThroughout "Charged Up," Drake directly addresses Meek Mill's accusations and expresses his opinion on the matter. He even alludes to the accusations by noting that “no man should have all that power” if he didn't work for it himself.
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Musical Style"Charged Up" is a hip hop song with a slowed-down and minimalist beat. The song's calm and measured tone is seen as a direct contrast to Meek Mill's more aggressive rap style.
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ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics, some of whom praised Drake's lyricism and song production while others felt that the diss track was too passive.
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AirplayThe song was premiered on Drake's Beats 1 radio show, OVO Sound Radio, which was a strategic move due to the high-tension context of its release.
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Awards and AccoladesWhile "Charged Up" didn't receive any formal awards, it gained significant media attention and played a significant role in the public discourse around ghostwriting in the hip-hop world.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become a popular meme, with fans using the phrase "Charged Up" to signify being ready or enthusiastic about something.
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Follow Up"Charged Up" was closely followed by another diss track towards Meek Mill by Drake called "Back to Back," which was more aggressive and well-received.
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Not in Album"Charged Up" is not part of any of Drake's studio albums. It exists as a standalone single.
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Ghostwriting AllegationsDespite the controversy it stirred up, the allegations did not significantly impact Drake's career. Several other rappers and producers, including Kanye West and Pharrell Williams, defended Drake and confirmed that songwriting collaborations are common in the industry.
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