Buried Alive Interlude
Drake Lyrics


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If you was in a pine box (box)
I would surely break the lock
I'd jump right in an-and fall asleep (I fall asleep)
'Cau-'cau-'cause you are the death of me ('cause you are)
If you was in a pine box (box)
I would surely break the lock
I'd jump right in an-and fall asleep (I fall asleep)
'Cau-'cau-'cause you are the death of me
'Cause you are, the-the death of me, you-you, the death of me

Lookin' in the mirror, I'm embarrassed
I'm feelin' like a suicidal terrorist
React like an infant whenever you are mentioned
Mind over matter never worked for my nemesis
I'm in the matter of man arm wrestlin' hands I was dealt
When I said the music business was all I needed
When I got it I was greeted by an alien
That said last year that she slept with a Canadian
That gave him an addiction that'd keep him in Mercedes Benz
Bright lights and Rihanna as a lady friend
My vice is similar, women love when you're my type
And you're winnin' from everything that your palm write
Put her in the Palms Hotel, Sin City
Devil in a dress, Platinum Chanel, live the ambiance all
'Cause the audience one day said I would do it
So instead of a verse bein' read
I'ma go and get some head off the strength of my music
I tell a bad bitch yo' ass too fat, Capitalize That
And your weave look good with the Indian tracks
Trackin' device on your used 5 series
I don't call back, just blame it on your Canadian
The same day we say were in the area cruisin' in Toronto
Hit me on the cellular thought he was gonna sell me
A false word like the rappers I know
Sat down with a few drinks, located where you can't see us
A white waitress on standby when we need her
A black Maybach, 40 pulled up Jeep
No doors, all that nigga was missin' was Aaliyah
Felt like the initiation, a reality livin' in the matrix
We talk casually about the industry
And how the women be the taste makers for the shit we makin'
Then he said that he was the same age as, myself
And it didn't help 'cause it made me even more rude and impatient
So blame it on Mr. OVOXO
The reason why I'm breathin' all the vanity I know
The reason why my best friend said she love me more than life
But I live a double life and need to let her go
The reason why the highlight was when he said
You belong to the people when you're outside




So dig a shovel full of money, full of power, full of pussy
Full of fame and bury yourself alive, then I died

Overall Meaning

The song Buried Alive Interlude by Drake is a relatively short track that is spread over a duration of just about two minutes. The lyrics revolve around two central themes, namely loyalty and the challenges one faces while pursuing their dreams. The first verse of the song can be interpreted as an expression of loyalty towards a loved one. The lyrics suggest that even if that person were to be locked up in a coffin, the singer would break open the lock and rush in to be with them. The chorus repeats this sentiment and emphasizes how their love interest is the death of the singer, but they would still do anything for them.


The second verse of the song takes a turn and focuses more on the challenges Drake faces as a young musician in the industry. The lyrics depict him as feeling overwhelmed and potentially lost in a world that he has been thrust into. The mention of how last year someone slept with a Canadian and gave them an addiction that would keep them in a Mercedes Benz is believed to be a reference to Rihanna and how her music deals gave a significant boost to Drake's career. The song ends with a verse that seems to suggest that to achieve fame, power, and success, one must bury themselves alive.


Some interesting facts about this song include that it marks the first collaboration between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, although Kendrick is not explicitly credited. The song is also sampled from the track "PM Dawn" by Kirko Bangz. The music video of the song features a woman who is depicted as both Drake's love interest and the cause of his downfall. The track is primarily an interlude on Drake's album, Take Care. However, it became significant among fans and received significant radio play. Despite this, the song was never released as an official single for the album. Additionally, the song features more singing than rapping from Drake, a technique that he would go on to use in many other songs.


Chords: Gm, F, Bb, Cm, Eb, Dm, Ab, G


(Note: These chords may not be entirely accurate, but they are the ones that most closely approximate the sound of the song).


Line by Line Meaning

If you was in a pine box (box)
If you were trapped and inaccessible, unable to be reached


I would surely break the lock
I would do whatever it takes to rescue you, even if it means breaking the rules


I'd jump right in an-and fall asleep (I fall asleep)
I would do everything I can to comfort you in your time of need


'Cau-'cau-'cause you are the death of me ('cause you are)
Because you are the only one who can ever truly hurt me


Lookin' in the mirror, I'm embarrassed
Reflecting on oneself and feeling ashamed of one's actions


I'm feelin' like a suicidal terrorist
Feeling hopeless and destructive


React like an infant whenever you are mentioned
Reverting to a child-like state when thinking or speaking of someone


Mind over matter never worked for my nemesis
One's mental strength cannot overcome their enemy


I'm in the matter of man arm wrestlin' hands I was dealt
Dealing with the cards life has dealt, and struggling to succeed


When I said the music business was all I needed
Believing that music was the only goal worth pursuing


When I got it I was greeted by an alien
Upon achieving success, realizing that the industry was foreign and unfamiliar


That said last year that she slept with a Canadian
Learning that a woman the artist once knew had a relationship with someone who was not from the US


That gave him an addiction that'd keep him in Mercedes Benz
The singer believes that the Canadian gained a taste for luxury and excess from his relationship with the woman


Bright lights and Rihanna as a lady friend
Living a life of fame and indulgence, including being close to other celebrities


My vice is similar, women love when you're my type
The singer acknowledges that he has a reputation for attracting and pleasing women


And you're winnin' from everything that your palm write
Success and wealth comes easily to the artist because of his talent


Put her in the Palms Hotel, Sin City
Staying in a lavish hotel in Las Vegas


Devil in a dress, Platinum Chanel, live the ambiance all
Living a life of luxury and indulgence, surrounded by opulence


'Cause the audience one day said I would do it
Pursuing a career in music due to the belief and encouragement of fans


So instead of a verse bein' read
Rather than just speaking lyrics, actually living out the lifestyle described in them


I'ma go and get some head off the strength of my music
Being able to attract women and indulge in pleasure due to fame and success


I tell a bad bitch yo' ass too fat, Capitalize That
The artist believes he has the power to dictate beauty standards, even to women who he would ordinarily find attractive


And your weave look good with the Indian tracks
Commenting on a woman's hairstyle and appearance


Trackin' device on your used 5 series
Joking that a woman may be keeping tabs on his car or whereabouts


I don't call back, just blame it on your Canadian
Avoiding calls or messages from women and blaming it on the time zone difference between the US and Canada


The same day we say were in the area cruisin' in Toronto
Recalling a time when the singer and others were travelling or relaxing in Canada


Hit me on the cellular thought he was gonna sell me
Receiving a phone call that the singer expected to be about business or a sale


A false word like the rappers I know
Presuming that the phone call was either a joke or not truthful


Sat down with a few drinks, located where you can't see us
Going to a private or hidden location to have drinks and discuss a topic without being overheard


A white waitress on standby when we need her
Having a waitress on call to provide drinks or service as needed


A black Maybach, 40 pulled up Jeep
Driving in expensive, luxurious vehicles


No doors, all that nigga was missin' was Aaliyah
Making a reference to the singer Aaliyah, who was killed in a plane crash


Felt like the initiation, a reality livin' in the matrix
Feeling initiation into a new and unfamiliar world of wealth and luxury


We talk casually about the industry
Having casual conversations about music business and the experiences that come with it


And how the women be the taste makers for the shit we makin'
Acknowledging the important role that women have in shaping the music industry


Then he said that he was the same age as, myself
The artist and another person share the same age


And it didn't help 'cause it made me even more rude and impatient
Realizing that he is not as young or successful as he would like


So blame it on Mr. OVOXO
Attributing negative behavior or actions to the song's producer and other collaborators


The reason why I'm breathin' all the vanity I know
Feeling like fame and success are the only reasons he is still alive and thriving


The reason why my best friend said she love me more than life
Realizing that even close relationships can be strained or threatened by one's pursuit of wealth and fame


But I live a double life and need to let her go
Acknowledging that the artist has devoted his life to music, but it sometimes comes at the cost of other important relationships


The reason why the highlight was when he said
The high point of the conversation was when someone made an important or insightful statement


You belong to the people when you're outside
The singer belongs to the public whenever he is in the public eye


So dig a shovel full of money, full of power, full of pussy
Suggesting that true success and fulfillment comes from material wealth, power, and sexual prowess


Full of fame and bury yourself alive, then I died
Being overwhelmed or consumed by the excesses of fame and fortune




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Dwayne Richard Chin-Quee

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