Cover of Take Care (Source: Wikipedia)
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter. He has five Grammy Awards, including one for “Take Care,” his third album. He is considered one of the most influential rappers of all time.
“Over My Dead Body” is one of the best songs on “Take Care.” In the song, Drake talks about being rich and not needing anyone, which resembles his own life. In most of his songs, Drake raps about his success and the people that consistently talk about how they dislike his music.
This song is his response to the people.
In the first verse, Drake says, “They’re trying to take you away from me only over my dead body.” He talks about how much he loves his girlfriend. This digs deeper into his mentality, showing that he knows his place in life. When he talks about his career, he sounds cocky and resentful but eventually goes back to talking about his girlfriend. In some of the parts, he gets a little angrier and starts to get hyped when he talks about his career.
Later in the song, Drake says “You say I’m old news, well, who the new star?
‘Cause if I’m goin’ anywhere, it’s probably too far.” He talks about his fame and how he doesn’t need anyone. That line talking about his success is setting the stage for the song that explores themes of fame, isolation, and personal loyalty. The lyrics dive into the complexities of navigating a life in the spotlight, while the song’s main emotional theme hangs on the importance of close relationships. Even though he has all this fame, he still feels uneasy.
Drake’s confidence is a mask for his insecurities. The song “Over My Dead Body” shows a very complex portrayal of his emotional state. When looking deeper into the song, he carries all the weight of his problem and could be struggling. It’s also important to know that artists often create personalities for their music that are a facade for reality. It can also be real as well.
Drake is more than what you see on the surface. I suggest you go and take a listen.
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