I'm Upset
Drake
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Yeah I'm workin' on dyin' I'm upset Fifty thousand on my head, it's disrespect So offended that I had to double check I'ma always take the money over sex That's why they need me out the way What you expect? Got a lot of blood and it's cold They keep tryna get me for my soul Thankful for the women that I know Can't go fifty-fifty with no hoe Every month, I'm supposed to pay her bills And get her what she want I still got like seven years of doin' what I want My dad still got child support from 1991 Outta town, people love to pop a lot of shit then come around Word to Flacko Jodye, he done seen us put it down Niggas askin' if I'm cool I'm upset Hunnid thousand on my head, it's disrespect So offended that I had to double check You tryna check? This is real life, niggas think we playin' chess So what's next? Jump up out the bed like I’m possessed I go out on tour and I say I'm drinkin' less End up gettin' loose and gettin' pictures from my ex SMS, triple X That's the only time I ever shoot below the neck (skrr) Why you keep on shootin' if you know that nigga dead? (Skrr) That's the only kind of shit that gets you some respect Got a lot of blood and it's cold They keep tryna get me for my soul Thankful for the women that I know Can't go fifty-fifty with no ho (ayy, ayy) Every month, she don't even love me, she just puttin' on a front She gon' try and settle outta court and make a run Then gon' ask me how I'm doin'? I'm upset Half a million on my head I can't accept, yeah 'Least it makes me feel someone tried they best, yeah Want to waste a half a million, be my guest Made me wanna buy a vest and a TEC (skrr) But I'm blessed, I just checked Hate me, never met me in the flesh Say she got some things she gotta come here and collect That shit is in a box to the left, to the left Got a lot of blood and it's cold They keep tryna get me for my soul (for my soul) Thankful for the women that I know (that I know) Can't go fifty-fifty with no hoe
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Written by: Aubrey Graham, Jordan T Ortiz
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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7 facts about this song
General Information"I'm Upset" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer, Drake. It was released on May 26, 2018, as the first promotional single from his fifth studio album, "Scorpion" (2018).
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Chart PerformanceDespite the lukewarm initial reception, "I'm Upset" peaked at number 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, earning Drake his 26th top 10 hit on the US charts.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'm Upset" was released in June 2018. The video was directed by Karena Evans, who previously worked with Drake on "God's Plan" and "Nice For What".
- The video has a 'high school reunion' theme that brings together the cast of "Degrassi: The Next Generation", a Canadian teen drama television series in which Drake starred during his early acting career.
- With a cameo appearance of actor Jay and Silent Bob, the music video reached 10 million views within the first two days of its release on YouTube.
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Lyrics and Theme"I'm Upset" is about Drake's frustration with expectations and the drama associated with his celebrity status and lifestyle. The song repeatedly emphasizes the line "I'm upset," reflecting his emotional state.
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Partnership with a Brand"I'm Upset" also served a marketing initiative for the premium clothing brand, October's Very Own (OVO), which is founded by Drake himself. The brand's logo is shown in the locker room scene of the music video.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from the music critics, saying it lacked the energy and lyrical complexity usually exhibited by the rapper. Drake was also criticized for releasing the song after the intense dis track exchange with Pusha T, as it seemed like a retreat from the otherwise heated exchange.
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Association with an NBA TeamDuring the 2019 NBA Finals, the song was used as an anthem for the Toronto Raptors' introduction. Drake, being a global ambassador, had a significant part in shaping the team's cultural identity.
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