Fear
Drake Lyrics

This is why I do this shit
I do this to express myself, and this song is me venting

Still the same, They want the hits, I play the game
Even though people want me to change, I stay true to myself and play the industry game to succeed

No auto tune, but you can feel the pain, It all comes spilling out like I hit a vein
I don't need technology to express my emotions, my pain comes naturally and is evident through my music

What up lil' braw, What up slumville, I hope you know that y'all the reason I have fun still
My hometown and fans are what keep me grounded and enjoy what I do

Equal opportunities rapping, that shit is unreal
The idea that everyone has an equal opportunity in the industry is unrealistic

And I been getting high to balance out the lows, And I could use a writer to balance my flows, But I never share my thoughts, This is all a nigga knows
I use drugs to cope with my emotions, but I refuse to have someone else write my music because this is my personal expression and outlet

And every time I try, it opens up my eyes, These verses are a chance to remembered and reprized, And I would be performing just as long as I'm alive, So every word I utter will be mine
Each time I write, it brings me clarity and helps me reflect, and I will continue performing and making music that is true to myself for as long as I'm alive

Don't take this the wrong way but, I never cried when Pac died, But I probably will when Hov does
I never showed emotion when Tupac died, but I know I will feel the loss when Jay-Z passes away

And I'ma keep it honest, Am so tired of being subtle, It's just me, Forty, O, and Nich standing in a huddle
I'm tired of being fake and holding back, and I turn to my close friends for support

Staring at the members of my team, Who get questioned about they profit from this from million dollar scheme, Just know that am in debt for you defending all our dreams, I hope you tell your family this shit ain't what it seems
I appreciate my team for working hard and defending our dreams despite public skepticism and criticism, and I hope they understand the sacrifices and struggles we face

But yall the reason for a lot of my devotion, You know I spend money because spending time is hopeless, And know I pop bottles 'cause I bottle my emotions, At least I put it all in the open
My fans and pursuing my passion are why I work hard, I spend money to escape my problems, and I drink to release my emotions, but at least I express myself through my music

Fuck all y'all, We ignore feelings here, Premature millionaires, Welcome to my realest year
I don't care about others' opinions and the industry suppresses emotions, but this year I am being real and vulnerable

I should be on top of the world here just chillin' here, But it's funny having fans, Who find you before anybody ever has the chance, And build you up so you could be the biggest in the game, And realize when your there, sometimes the shit don't feel the same
I should be happy and content with my success, but it's strange having fans who built me up before I even had a chance, and now that I'm here, it's not always what it seems or fulfilling

Every girl I meet thinks I'm fucking groupie hoes, The honesty of my music has left me too exposed
Girls stereotype me as being promiscuous because of my fame, and my truthful lyrics have made me vulnerable and exposed

All my old friends think I got a new crowd, And people seem to notice every time I do smile, I guess that mean they come few and far between, Even though am living out what you would call the dream
My old friends think I've changed due to my fame and success, and people scrutinize my every move, even though I am living my dream

And my uncle ain't even messaging me, And him missing in my life is kind of messing with me, I hope this isn't one of those forever things, It's funny how money can change everything
My uncle's absence in my life affects me, and I hope it's temporary and not a permanent part of my life due to my success and wealth

Don't believe the lies, Look me in my eyes, Please don't be scared of me, I remember you, This feeling isn't new, So please don't be scared of me
I want people to see me for who I am and not believe rumors or stereotypes, and I want them to know I remember and appreciate their support