“Blem” is the seventh track on Drake’s ”More Life” playlist. Continuing his… Read Full Bio ↴“Blem” is the seventh track on Drake’s ”More Life” playlist. Continuing his Caribbean-pillaged flow from “Madiba Riddim,” Drake uses the situation of being “blem,” that is, high on drugs (marijuana in this case), to be fully sincere with the woman he’s singing to.

The track interpolates “All Night Long (All Night)” by Lionel Richie.

“Passa“ is Jamaican Patois for “gossip”.

Blem
Drake Lyrics

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Unruly, unruly, maddas
Who keeps bringin' more? I've had too many
This Virginia done me off already
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel

Don't switch on me, I got big plans
We need to forward to the islands and get you gold, no spray tans

I need you to stop runnin' back to your ex, he's a wasteman
I wanna know how come we can never slash and stay friends?
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel

'Cause I know what I like
I know how I wanna live my life
I don't need no advice
You're not here and we both know why, so
Move from me when you're extra
Move from me with the passa
I'm buildin' up a house where they raised me
You move with me I'll go crazy

Don't switch on me, I got big plans
We need to forward to the islands and get you gold, no spray tans
I need you to stop runnin' back to your ex, he's a wasteman
I wanna know how come we can never slash and stay friends
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel

I know we can't keep it together forever
'Cause you're crazy sometimes
And I only see you sometimes
Move from me when you're extra
Move from me with the passa
I'm buildin' up a house where they raised me
You move with me I'll go, look just

Don't switch on me, I got big plans
We need to forward to the islands and get you gold, no spray tans
I need you to stop runnin' back to your ex, he's a wasteman
I wanna know how come we can never slash and stay friends
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel
I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel

Together forever
Good mornin', good afternoon, goodnight

I'm here to talk about More Life
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Overall Meaning

In Drake's song "Blem," the rapper talks about his feelings and emotions towards a relationship that seems to be unstable. The lyrics depict Drake being in a state of confusion and frustration, confessing that he may just say how he feels. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'm blem for real," which can be interpreted as Drake being vulnerable and honest about his flaws and imperfections.

Throughout the song, Drake also expresses his desire to move forward and make big plans. He mentions going to the islands and getting gold, highlighting his ambition and thirst for success. Additionally, he urges his partner to stop running back to their ex, whom he refers to as a wasteman, and questions why they can never just be friends. The song ends with the phrase "together forever," hinting at Drake's optimistic view towards the future of the relationship.

Overall, "Blem" captures the complexity and uncertainty that often come with romantic relationships. Drake's sincerity and vulnerability in his lyrics allow listeners to connect and relate to his experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Unruly, unruly, maddas
I am in a wild, rowdy mood and I don't want anyone to stop me

Who keeps bringin' more? I've had too many
I have had enough of people bringing more problems into my life

This Virginia done me off already
I'm feeling intoxicated or high already and I'm not sure I want any more

I'm blem for real, I might just say how I feel
I am feeling vulnerable and I might express my true emotions and thoughts

Don't switch on me, I got big plans
Don't disappoint me because I have important things to do

We need to forward to the islands and get you gold, no spray tans
We should go to the Caribbean islands and enjoy some luxury without resorting to fake tanning

I need you to stop runnin' back to your ex, he's a wasteman
I want you to stop going back to your ex-boyfriend because he's a loser

I wanna know how come we can never slash and stay friends?
I'm curious as to why we can't break up and still maintain a friendly relationship

I know what I like, I know how I wanna live my life
I have a clear understanding of my preferences and how I want to live my life

I don't need no advice
I don't need any input or suggestions from you or anyone else

You're not here and we both know why, so
We both know you're not here because we had a falling out

Move from me when you're extra
If you're being overly dramatic or unreasonable, please distance yourself from me

Move from me with the passa
If you're spreading rumors or gossiping about me, please stay away

I'm buildin' up a house where they raised me
I'm constructing a home in the area where I grew up

You move with me I'll go crazy
If you accompany me to this new home, I'll go crazy with happiness

I know we can't keep it together forever
I realize that our relationship won't last forever

'Cause you're crazy sometimes
Because you can be unpredictable and wild at times

And I only see you sometimes
And we only spend time together occasionally

Together forever
A phrase that contradicts the previous line, possibly suggesting the singer still holds onto hope for the relationship

Good mornin', good afternoon, goodnight
Generic greetings for any part of the day, either playful or sarcastic

I'm here to talk about More Life
I'm here to promote my album More Life

One second
An interjection used to ask someone to wait for a moment

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Lionel Richie, Tyler Matthew Carl Williams, Adam King Feeney

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