Elevate
Drake
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe song is part of Drake's fifth studio album, "Scorpion," which was released on June 29, 2018.
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CollaboratorsThough not officially featured, French Montana provides additional vocals on the track. The two have collaborated on several songs.
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Production Team"Elevate" was produced by a team of expert producers including Nonstop da Hitman, PartyNextDoor, and Drake himself.
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Song CompositionUnlike 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.
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Lyrical ContentThe 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.
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Music Style"Elevate" incorporates elements of multiple genres, including hip-hop, trap, and R&B—hallmarks of Drake's signature sound.
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Album Success"Scorpion" debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, with "Elevate" contributing to the album’s success.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Elevate" still managed to reach number 12 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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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