Connect
Drak Lyrics


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Isn't it amazing how you talk all this shit and we still lack communication
How beautiful our kids will be, girl, I don't need convincing
How every conversation starts with this time will be different
Oh the ideas funny, oh the ideas funny
Oh the idea is so fun every time
At least we try for homerun every time

[Hook]
Swanging, eyes closed just swanging
Same city, same friends if you're looking for me
Same city, same friends if you're looking
I'll be here just swanging
Don't talk to me like I'm famous
And don't assume cause I don't expect assumptions babe
I'm just tryna connect with somethin' babe
Swangin'

[Verse 2]
She just wanna run around the city and make memories
That she can barely remember
And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
She just wanna run over my feelin's
Like she drinkin' and drivin' in an 18 wheeler
And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
She used to say "You can be whoever you want, even yourself"
Yeah, I show up knowin' exactly who I was and never leave as myself
But when it falls apart, I'm always still down
To pick a million tiny little pieces off the ground
Cause you would learn to love people and use things
And not the other way around

[Hook]

[Verse 3]
I remember when my schedule was as flexible as she is
She call and tell me be here before the sun up
I be dressed before we hung up
I take Eglinton to 401 east
And exit at Markham road and the East end
Where all the pretty girls are sleeping
My license been expired I renew it after the weekend
Fuck I know I said that shit the last 7 weekends
Girl I guess procrastination is my weakness
I hate stoppin' for gas this late
Cause this nigga's creepin and I like how we're creepin'
Summer is comin' know you could feel it
20 on pump whatever I ain't got enough to fill it
Won't knock on your door
My uncle say, "You drive my whip like it's yours"
I got the pedal to the floor
I'm on my motherfuckin' way swangin'

[Outro]
Don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
I'll be there just swangin'
I'll be there just swangin'
I treat you good girl like you're famous
I know I'm late it's always the same shit




But don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
I'm on the road right now swangin, girl

Overall Meaning

Drake's song Connect is a reflective meditation on communication and relationships. In the first verse, Drake acknowledges the lack of communication between himself and his partner despite their desire to build a future together. He also admits that they try their best to make things work but always seem to fall short. The hook features Drake singing about being in the same city with the same friends and just "swanging." Here, he wants to be seen as a regular person and not just a famous artist. In the second verse, Drake talks about how his partner wants to create memories with him but also tends to run over his feelings like an 18 wheeler. Despite this, he's still willing to pick up the pieces and try to love people and use things. The last verse finds Drake driving around the city late at night and contemplating his relationship with his partner. The song's outro shows Drake still on the road, swangin', and asking his partner not to fall asleep on him.


One can interpret Connect as a song that examines the complexities of communication in relationships. Drake seems to be exploring the idea that even when both parties want to make things work, communication can still break down. Another underlying message in the song is that fame and money don't necessarily make things easier in a relationship. Drake references the fact that his partner wants to run around the city and make memories, which is something one can do whether they're famous or not. The song's overall tone is reflective and melancholy, but it also conveys a sense of hopefulness that things can improve between two people who care about each other.


Line by Line Meaning

Isn't it amazing how you talk all this shit and we still lack communication
Despite all the negative talk and lack of communication between the two of us, I find it amazing


How beautiful our kids will be, girl, I don't need convincing
I already know how beautiful our kids will be, therefore I don't need anyone else to convince me


How every conversation starts with this time will be different
Each time we start a conversation, we both hope that things will be different than before


Oh the ideas funny, oh the ideas funny
We often come up with funny or unrealistic ideas that may never come to fruition


Oh the idea is so fun every time
Despite our ideas being unrealistic, they are always fun to think about each time


At least we try for homerun every time
No matter how unrealistic our ideas may be, we always aim high with the hope of achieving something great


Swanging, eyes closed just swanging
I'm just swaying with my eyes closed, lost in the music and my thoughts


Same city, same friends if you're looking for me
If you're trying to find me, I'll be in the same city with the same friends


I'll be here just swanging
I'll be here lost in the moment, swaying to the music with my eyes closed


Don't talk to me like I'm famous
Don't treat me any differently just because I am famous


And don't assume cause I don't expect assumptions babe
I don't want anyone to assume anything about me, especially if it's not true


I'm just tryna connect with somethin' babe
I'm just trying to connect with something or someone meaningful


She just wanna run around the city and make memories
She wants to enjoy life and make unforgettable memories in the city


That she can barely remember
But sometimes, she may not even remember these memories due to excessive partying or drinking


And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
But I still support her and her ability to make her own choices


She just wanna run over my feelin's
However, sometimes she can disregard my feelings and hurt me emotionally


Like she drinkin' and drivin' in an 18 wheeler
Her actions feel like she's recklessly driving a huge vehicle while intoxicated


She used to say "You can be whoever you want, even yourself"
She used to encourage me to be myself and follow my dreams, no matter what they were


Yeah, I show up knowin' exactly who I was and never leave as myself
I stay true to who I am and never betray my true self, no matter where I go or who I'm with


But when it falls apart, I'm always still down
Even when things fall apart or go wrong, I am always there to support and help fix the situation


To pick a million tiny little pieces off the ground
I am willing to pick up the pieces and fix the problem, no matter how difficult or insignificant it may be


Cause you would learn to love people and use things
I've come to realize that you need to love and care for people, while using material things to make life easier


And not the other way around
Instead of using people and loving things, which can lead to an unhappy life


I remember when my schedule was as flexible as she is
I have a clear memory of when my schedule was just as flexible as hers is now


She call and tell me be here before the sun up
She would call me and tell me to be somewhere before the sun came up


I be dressed before we hung up
I would be dressed and ready to go before we ended our conversation


I take Eglinton to 401 east
I take the Eglinton Avenue to the eastbound 401 highway


And exit at Markham road and the East end
I take the Markham Road exit and arrive in the East End of the city


Where all the pretty girls are sleeping
I arrive where all the beautiful ladies are sleeping


My license been expired I renew it after the weekend
My driver's license has expired, and I plan to renew it after the upcoming weekend


Fuck I know I said that shit the last 7 weekends
I know I've said that same thing for the last seven weekends in a row, but haven't followed through


Girl I guess procrastination is my weakness
I admit that I tend to procrastinate, and it is a personal weakness of mine


I hate stoppin' for gas this late
I dislike stopping for gas late at night


Cause this nigga's creepin and I like how we're creepin'
I don't want to stop because someone suspicious is following me, and I like how we're secretly hanging out


Summer is comin' know you could feel it
I can feel that summer is coming, and it's a great time to enjoy life


20 on pump whatever I ain't got enough to fill it
I only have enough money to put $20 of gas into my vehicle, so I can't fill it up completely


Won't knock on your door
I won't bother you by knocking on your door


My uncle say, "You drive my whip like it's yours"
My uncle trusts me enough to drive his car like it's my own


I got the pedal to the floor
I'm driving as fast as I can with the accelerator pedal pushed to the floor


I'm on my motherfuckin' way swangin'
I'm on my way swaying to the music, enjoying the drive


Don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
Don't fall asleep or lose interest in me, please stay with me


I'll be there just swangin'
I'll be there, lost in the moment, swaying to the music


I treat you good girl like you're famous
I treat you like royalty, even though you're not famous


I know I'm late it's always the same shit
I'm aware that I'm often late, and it's a consistent issue


But don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
Again, don't lose interest or sleep, please stay with me


I'm on the road right now swangin, girl
Right now, I'm on the road, enjoying the drive and swaying to the music




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@andrearomero9889

Isn't it amazing?
How you talk all this shit and we still lack communication
How beautiful our kids would be, girl, I don't need convincing
How every conversation starts with "this time will be different"
Oh, the idea is fun, oh, the idea is fun
Oh, the idea is so fun every time
At least we try for home run every time

[Chorus]
Swanging, eyes closed, just swanging
Same city, same friends, if you're looking for me
Same city, same friends, if you're looking
I'll be here just swanging
Don't talk to me like I'm famous
And don't assume, 'cause I don't respect assumptions, babe
I'm just tryna connect with somethin', baby
Yeah, swanging

[Verse 2]
She just wanna run around the city and make memories
That she can barely remember
And I'd allow her
Talk about pussy power
She just wanna run over my feelings
Like she drinking and driving in an 18 wheeler
And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
She used to say: "You can be whoever you want, even yourself"
Yeah, I show up knowin' exactly who I was
And never leave as myself
But when it falls apart, I'm always still down
To pick a million tiny little pieces off the ground
Wish you would learn to love people and use things
And not the other way around


[Chorus]
Swanging, eyes closed just swanging
Same city, same friends if you're looking for me
Same city, same friends if you're looking
I'll be here just swanging
Don't talk to me like I'm famous
And don't assume cause I don't respect assumptions bae
I'm just tryna connect with somethin' baby
I'll be here, just swanging

[Verse 3]
I remember when my schedule was as flexible as she is
She call and tell me be here before the sun up
I be dressed before we hung up
I take Eglinton to 401 east
And exit at Markham road in the east end
Where all the pretty girls are sleeping
My license been expired I renew it after the weekend
Fuck I know I said that shit the last 7 weekends
Girl I guess procrastination is my weakness
I hate stoppin' for gas this late
Cause there's niggas creepin and not like how we're creepin'
Summer is comin' know you could feel it
20 on pump whatever I ain't got enough to fill it
Won't knock on your door
My uncle say, "You drive my whip like it's yours"
I got the pedal to the floor
I'm on my motherfuckin' way, swangin'
Don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
I'll be there just swangin'
I'll be there just swangin'
I treat you good, girl, like you're famous
I know I'm late, it's always the same shit
But don't fall asleep on me, hang in there
I'm on the road right now swangin, girl



@hectormartinez8195

Isn't it amazing how you talk all this shit and we still lack communication
How beautiful our kids would be, girl, I don't need convincing
How every conversation starts with "this time will be different"
Oh, the idea is fun, oh, the idea is fun
Oh, the idea is so fun every time
At least we try for home run every time

[Hook]
Swanging, eyes closed just swanging
Same city, same friends if you're looking for me
Same city, same friends if you're looking
I'll be here just swanging
Don't talk to me like I'm famous
And don't assume cause I don't respect assumptions bae
I'm just tryna connect with somethin' baby
Yeah, swanging

[Verse 2]
She just wanna run around the city and make memories
That she can barely remember
And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
She just wanna run over my feelings
Like she drinking and driving in an 18 wheeler
And I'd allow her, talk about pussy power
She used to say: "You can be whoever you want, even yourself"
Yeah, I show up knowin' exactly who I was and never leave as myself
But when it falls apart, I'm always still down
To pick a million tiny little pieces off the ground
Wish you would learn to love people and use things
And not the other way around

[Hook]
Swanging, eyes closed just swanging
Same city, same friends if you're looking for me
Same city, same friends if you're looking
I'll be here just swanging
Don't talk to me like I'm famous
And don't assume cause I don't respect assumptions bae
I'm just tryna connect with somethin' baby
I'll be here, just swanging

[Verse 3]
I remember when my schedule was as flexible as she is
She call and tell me be here before the sun up
I be dressed before we hung up
I take Eglinton to 401 east
And exit at Markham road in the east end
Where all the pretty girls are sleeping
My license been expired I renew it after the weekend
Fuck I know I said that shit the last 7 weekends
Girl I guess procrastination is my weakness
I hate stoppin' for gas this late
Cause there's niggas creepin and not like how we're creepin'
Summer is comin' know you could feel it
20 on pump whatever I ain't got enough to fill it
Won't knock on your door
My uncle say, "You drive my whip like it's yours"
I got the pedal to the floor
I'm on my motherfuckin' way swangin'



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@MicRossMusic

People who say Take Care is his only album close to a classic are haters 😔 Nothing Was The Same is easily one of the best albums from start to finish I've ever heard

@joshmiranda164

Mic Ross yea cause it was written for him lol

@helloswisher1690

Josh Miranda nevertheless still his

@quentindoesitall

Josh Miranda L

@jayq603

Mic Ross a lot of people slept on NWTS. Second behind Take Care

@Doworkhill

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@grim2987

I feel like every real drake fan needs to know this song by heart.

@Milestone777

🗣 TAWK! 💯 💯

@coreylamarr226

Word..

@XaneOTB

Im not a real drake fan this shit jus give me highschool nostalgia

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