Elevate

Drake

About Elevate

"Elevate" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his album, Scorpion (2018), The song features additional uncredited vocals by French Montana, the song has reached the top 20 in Canada and the United States.


Year:
2018
3:05
351 
#2

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Ay
Elevate, elevate
Only obligation is to tell it straight
So much on my plate I gotta delegate
Baka passed a drug test, we gotta celebrate
I'm in bed awake, thinkin' how'd I make

All this happen for myself and my family
All this happen for myself and my family
There's no way that this is real, man, it can't be
(Yeah, yeah)

If you need me, you can't call me
I stay busy makin' money
You know what is on my mind
All I think about is hunnids
I stay busy (bzz!) workin' on me
I stay busy with my business, homie
I already hit her when you left her lonely
She is not the type that likes to take things slowly
Slowly, my mouth is goin' off, I don't know patience
I got a chance, then my niggas got it too like it's contagious
I see the future when I get wavy (Wavy God!)
But I couldn't picture bein' Champagne 
When I would buy that shit and save it for the right occasion
I couldn't picture changes when I was with Ms. Craten
That lady hates me
Couldn't picture wifin' Braden 
When I was pumpin' gas on road trips to go from Cincinnati on to Dayton
I couldn't gauge it
I wanna thank God for workin' way harder than Satan
He's playin' favorites, it feels amazin'

(Yeah) elevate, elevate
Only obligation is to tell it straight
Me and all the guys found a better way
This for life, bih, we can never separate
I'm in bed awake, thinkin' how'd I make

All this happen for myself and my family
All this happen for myself and my family
There's no way that this is real, man, it can't be

Yeah, I can only tell you shit in pieces
As it happens to me I begin to write the thesis
Freddy got the Aria setup like it's a Freaknik
Vegas like Marine Land, that big whale treatment
Georgie got me up a hunnid thousand for the weekend
I gotta move the safe beside the bed when I be sleepin'
My mood is changin' this summer I'ma be tweakin' (tweakin', tweakin', tweakin')

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Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Gary Evan Fountaine, Jahron Braithwaite, Ryan Martinez, Shane Lidstrom

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Artist Identity
"Elevate" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. He is known for his emotional and often introspective approach to hip-hop.
Album Information
The song is part of Drake's fifth studio album, "Scorpion," which was released on June 29, 2018.
Collaborators
Though not officially featured, French Montana provides additional vocals on the track. The two have collaborated on several songs.
Production Team
"Elevate" was produced by a team of expert producers including Nonstop da Hitman, PartyNextDoor, and Drake himself.
Song Composition
Unlike some of Drake’s tracks which have a clear chorus section, "Elevate" eschews a traditional song structure and is instead a continuous flow of verses.
Lyrical Content
The lyrics of "Elevate" talk about the rapper's success, the negative aspects of fame, and his determination to rise or 'elevate' above issues in his life and career.
Music Style
"Elevate" incorporates elements of multiple genres, including hip-hop, trap, and R&B—hallmarks of Drake's signature sound.
Album Success
"Scorpion" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with "Elevate" contributing to the album’s success.
Chart Performance
Despite not being released as a single, "Elevate" still managed to reach number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
Critical Reception
The song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its introspective lyrics, while others felt it was one of the lesser tracks on the album.

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