The song contains samples from Eazy-Duz-It performed by Eazy-E, Ridin Spinners performed by Three 6 Mafia, an episode of The O.C. and was produced by Boi-1da and OB O'Brien.
Upon release, Pitchfork gave the song the title of Best New Track.
The music video for "Energy" features Drake transformed into several notable celebrities, including: television personality Oprah Winfrey, during her famous interview with Tom Cruise; professional boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr.; singer Justin Bieber, from a Calvin Klein advertisement; singer Miley Cyrus, from her own music video for "Wrecking Ball"; former mayor of Toronto, Rob Ford, enjoying crack cocaine in an alley; entertainer Kanye West, during the filming of his own music video for "Bound 2"; United States President Barack Obama, during a presidential address; NBA player LeBron James; and O.J. Simpson, during the high speed car chase that led to his arrest. In each of these iterations, Drake mimes along with the song. Interspersed with these clips is monochromatic footage of Drake and his entourage; along with portraits of other caricatures. Bookending the video, a child version of Drake is seen in a field with other children, who act not unlike bullies towards him. At the end of the video, the young Drake stands solitary in the field, while another child (who has now been revealed to have Drake's adult face) points a toy gun at him.
Energy
Drake Lyrics
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You requested it so we rewind
Yeah
Way, way, way up
Turn it all up
Yeah
Look
I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
Got a lotta people tryna drain me of my energy
They tryna take the wave from a nigga
Fuckin' with the kid and pray for your nigga
I got girls in real life tryna fuck up my day
Fuck goin' online, that ain't part of my day
I got real shit poppin' with my family too
I got niggas that can never leave Canada too
I got two mortgages, thirty million in total
I got niggas that'll still try fuckin' me over
I got rap niggas that I gotta act like I like
But my actin' days are over, fuck them niggas for life, yeah
I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
Got a lotta people tryna drain me of this energy
They tryna take the wave from a nigga
Fuckin' with the kid and pray for your nigga
I got people talkin' down, man, like I give a fuck
I bought this one a purse, I bought this one a truck
I bought this one a house, I bought this one a mall
I keep buyin' shit just make sure you keep track of it all
I got bitches askin' me about the code for the Wi-Fi
So they can talk about they timeline
And show me pictures of they friends
Just to tell me they ain't really friends
Ex-girl, she the female version of me
I got strippers in my life, but they virgins to me
I hear everybody talkin' 'bout what they gon' be
I got high hopes for you niggas, we gon' see
I got money in the courts 'til all my niggas are free
'Bout to call your ass a Uber, I got somewhere to be
I hear fairy tales 'bout how they gon' run up on me
Well, run up when you see me then and we gon' see
I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
Got a lotta people tryna drain me of this energy
Tryna take the wave from a nigga
Fuckin' with the kid and pray for your nigga
Yeah
Yeah
Naw, fuck all of you niggas I ain't finished
Y'all don't wanna hear me say it's a goal
Y'all don't wanna see Win Win, 50 or Whoa
I got real ones livin' past Kennedy Road
I got real ones with me everywhere that I go
I'm tryna tell ya, I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
Every time I see 'em somethin' wrong with their memory
Tryna take the wave from a nigga
So tired of savin' all these niggas, mayne!
Yeah, run up
I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
Got a lotta people tryna drain me of this energy
Tryna take the wave from a nigga
Fuckin' with the kid and pray for your nigga
I'm off this, man
The lyrics of Drake's song "Energy" describe the rapper's struggle with people trying to bring him down and drain him of his energy. The song starts with an interesting phrase, "Lickwood means rewind, a gunshot means forward," which suggests that the rapper is focused on moving forward and progressing, but also acknowledges that sometimes it's necessary to look back and learn from past experiences. Drake talks about his various enemies, both in his personal life and in the music industry, who are constantly trying to take away his success and his status as a cultural icon. He also mentions how he has to maintain relationships with people he doesn't necessarily like for the sake of his career, but he is not willing to continue pretending anymore.
The chorus, "I got enemies, got a lotta enemies / Got a lotta people tryna drain me of this energy / Tryna take the wave from a n***a / F***in' with the kid and pray for your n***a," is a powerful statement about the struggles of being at the top and the constant pressure to maintain his success. Drake talks about how he has to deal with people talking down on him and trying to criticize his actions, but he dismisses these people as irrelevant and not worth his time. The song ends with Drake telling his enemies to "run up" and face him, confident that he can handle any challenge that comes his way.
Overall, "Energy" is a bold and introspective song that deals with themes of power, success, and the pressures of fame. It shows Drake's ability to lyrically express his emotions and experiences, while also showcasing his unique style and musical talent.
Line by Line Meaning
Lickwood means rewind, a gunshot means forward
You want me to repeat something I said before, and I'm not interested in doing that. We're moving forward with this conversation.
You requested it, so we rewind
Fine, if you really want me to repeat it, I will.
I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
I have many adversaries in my life.
Got a lotta people tryna drain me of my energy
Many people are trying to take advantage of me and suck the life out of me.
They tryna take the wave from a nigga
They are attempting to stop my momentum and bring me down.
Fuckin' with the kid and pray for your nigga
They are messing with a young and driven person, and should be wary of the consequences that will come their way.
I got girls in real life tryna fuck up my day
I have real-life problems with women who are trying to bring negativity into my day.
Fuck goin' online, that ain't part of my day
Social media is not something I want to waste my time on.
I got real shit poppin' with my family too
I have important things going on in my personal life as well, especially with my family.
I got niggas that can never leave Canada too
There are people in my life who can't leave Canada, and I want to help and support them.
I got two mortgages, thirty million in total
I have a lot of significant financial obligations.
I got niggas that'll still try fuckin' me over
There are people I know who still want to betray me.
I got rap niggas that I gotta act like I like
I don't actually like some of my peers in the rap game, but I have to pretend to get along with them.
But my actin' days are over, fuck them niggas for life, yeah
I'm done pretending to like people I don't actually like; those people are out of my life.
I got people talkin' down, man, like I give a fuck
People are speaking poorly of me behind my back, but I don't really care what they say.
I bought this one a purse, I bought this one a truck
I have purchased luxury items for the people in my life.
I bought this one a house, I bought this one a mall
I have given people gifts so significant that they impact their property.
I keep buyin' shit just make sure you keep track of it all
I'm buying so many things for people that I need to keep track of who has received what.
I got bitches askin' me about the code for the Wi-Fi
Women are seeking internet access from me and using it to show off social media updates.
So they can talk about they timeline
They want to share their life updates on their social media timelines.
And show me pictures of they friends
They use their newfound internet access to show me photos of their friends.
Just to tell me they ain't really friends
They then confess that the friends they showed me pictures of aren't really their friends.
Ex-girl, she the female version of me
My ex-girlfriend is very similar to me.
I got strippers in my life, but they virgins to me
I am close to strippers, but they are very innocent in my eyes.
I hear everybody talkin' 'bout what they gon' be
People like to talk about what they will become in the future.
I got high hopes for you niggas, we gon' see
I have high expectations for everyone in my life, and we'll see if they can live up to them.
I got money in the courts 'til all my niggas are free
I have a significant amount of money tied up in legal issues to help my associates.
'Bout to call your ass a Uber, I got somewhere to be
I'm going to call you a ride service so I can be on my way.
I hear fairy tales 'bout how they gon' run up on me
People like to talk about how they will attack me.
Well, run up when you see me then and we gon' see
If you're really going to attack me, then come and do it so we can see how it goes.
Naw, fuck all of you niggas I ain't finished
I have a strong disdain for all of the people who have been working against me, and I'm not done fighting back.
Y'all don't wanna hear me say it's a goal
You don't want to hear me say that my goals are clear and that I know what I'm trying to achieve.
Y'all don't wanna see Win Win, 50 or Whoa
You don't want to see me succeed, whether it's a little victory or a huge one.
I got real ones livin' past Kennedy Road
I have genuine people in my life who come from a tough area.
I got real ones with me everywhere that I go
My close and loyal friends are always with me.
I'm tryna tell ya, I got enemies, got a lotta enemies
I'm trying to communicate that I have many adversaries in my life.
Every time I see 'em somethin' wrong with their memory
Every time I face them, they seem to forget how they've wronged me.
So tired of savin' all these niggas, mayne!
I'm exhausted from constantly trying to bail these people out.
Yeah, run up
Yeah, come at me and see what happens.
I'm off this, man
I'm done with this conversation/topic.
Lyrics ยฉ NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, O/B/O DistroKid, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Christopher John Lane, John Bruce MacGillivray, Matthew O'Brien, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Philip Antonio Thomas
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@existentialrap521
Conductor did, but yeh
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@ImBack2Sav
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@jaysmith4357
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@Cascadeeee
@@jaysmith4357the fuck he his๐ Kendrick bodied this mf.
These old bangers still hard tho