A Keeper
Drake Lyrics


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Okay, okay
Okay, okay

I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?

Yeah, whoa, yeah, and I roll
Licks I hit on my ones
When I didn't have no friends to ride
Sticks on my dawgs, and I can't even lie to you
Got too much pride for you
Gotta stay safe in these streets
Streets don't play favorites, though
I'm not afraid of it though
God is okay with me, so
Life of that shade that you throw
I've seen you take it low
Limbo right under that ho
Fuck out my face

I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?

Once is a lot of things
Twice is a decision
Told me a lot of things
Forced into submission
Got you Mercedes Benz
But that don't make you driven
What can I do for you
How can I make a difference?
Friendship and loyalty
That's not what it's givin'
Given that

Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?





Okay, okay
Okay, okay

Overall Meaning

In Drake’s song A Keeper, he reflects on moving on from a past relationship that no longer serves him. The opening lines, “I found a new muse, that’s bad news for you” suggests that he has found inspiration and motivation from something or someone new, making it difficult for him to keep his old flame around. He repeats the question “Why would I keep you around?” throughout the song, driving home the idea that he has moved on and sees no reason to hold onto the past.


Drake also touches upon his personal journey and experiences, stating “Licks I hit on my ones, when I didn’t have no friends to ride.” This line references his early days as a struggling rapper, when he had to rely on his own skill and talent to make it in the music industry. He acknowledges the importance of staying “safe in these streets” and not letting anyone bring him down.


The song also delves into the topic of friendship and loyalty, with lines like “Friendship and loyalty, that’s not what it’s givin’” showing Drake’s distaste for those who don’t have his best interests at heart. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the track, emphasizing his decision to move on and focus on himself.


Overall, A Keeper is a reflective, introspective track that showcases Drake’s growth and maturity as an artist.


Line by Line Meaning

I found a new muse
I have discovered new inspiration to create and perform music


That's bad news for you
This discovery is not favorable for my previous source of inspiration


Why would I keep you around?
Why should I continue to involve you in my creative process?


Why would I keep?
Why would I bother?


Licks I hit on my ones
I created music alone


When I didn't have no friends to ride
I had no friends to collaborate with


Sticks on my dawgs, and I can't even lie to you
I have loyalty towards my true friends and cannot hide that fact


Got too much pride for you
I am too proud to deal with false friends or collaborators


Gotta stay safe in these streets
I have to be cautious to protect myself in this cutthroat industry


Streets don't play favorites, though
The industry does not show mercy to anyone, regardless of talent or popularity


I'm not afraid of it though
Despite the danger, I am not afraid to pursue my dreams


God is okay with me, so
I have the confidence that I am doing the right thing, in accordance with my beliefs


Life of that shade that you throw
I have seen insults and negativity thrown my way


I've seen you take it low
I have witnessed you behave in an unsavory manner


Limbo right under that ho
I won't stoop to that level


Fuck out my face
Go away and leave me alone


Once is a lot of things
One mistake can be seen as a minor issue


Twice is a decision
Repeated errors show a deliberate choice to continue with problematic behavior


Told me a lot of things
You have said many things to me


Forced into submission
You have made me feel coerced and helpless


Got you Mercedes Benz
I provided material possessions for you


But that don't make you driven
Having material possessions does not equate to having motivation or ambition


What can I do for you
How can I help you?


How can I make a difference?
How can I positively impact your life?


Friendship and loyalty
I value authentic relationships


That's not what it's givin'
Unfortunately, I am not receiving that same level of friendship and loyalty from you


Why would I keep?
Why should I continue to put effort into this relationship?


Okay, okay
Acknowledging the significance of the previous statements




Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Andre Boadu, Aubrey Drake Graham, David Vogt-Doil, Gregor Suetterlin, Hannes Buescher, Philip Boellhoff, Sipho Sililo

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[Chorus]
Okay, okay
Okay, okay
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
[Verse 1]
Yeah, woah, yeah
And I wrote, licks I hit on my ones when I didn't have no friends to ride
Sticks on my dawgs, and I can't even lie to you
Got too much pride for you
Gotta stay safe in these streets
Streets don't play favorites, though
I'm not afraid of it though
God is okay with me, so
Life of that shade that you throw
I've seen you take it low
Limbo right under that ho
Fuck out my face

[Chorus]
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
[Verse 2]
Once is a lot of things
Twice is a decision
Told me a lot of things
Forced into submission, got you Mercedеs Benz
But that don't make you driven
What can I do for you, how can I makе a difference?
Friendship and loyalty, that's not what it's giving
Giving that, "Why would I keep you around?"

[Chorus]
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
Okay, okay
Okay, okay[Chorus]
Okay, okay
Okay, okay
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
[Verse 1]
Yeah, woah, yeah
And I wrote, licks I hit on my ones when I didn't have no friends to ride
Sticks on my dawgs, and I can't even lie to you
Got too much pride for you
Gotta stay safe in these streets
Streets don't play favorites, though
I'm not afraid of it though
God is okay with me, so
Life of that shade that you throw
I've seen you take it low
Limbo right under that ho
Fuck out my face

[Chorus]
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
[Verse 2]
Once is a lot of things
Twice is a decision
Told me a lot of things
Forced into submission, got you Mercedеs Benz
But that don't make you driven
What can I do for you, how can I makе a difference?
Friendship and loyalty, that's not what it's giving
Giving that, "Why would I keep you around?"

[Chorus]
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
Okay, okay
Okay, okay



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