The track samples Charlotte Day Wilson’s September 2019 song, “Mountains.” Notably, Charlotte is from Drake’s hometown of Toronto, adding to the extensive list of Canadian artists who have received support from Drake.
Fair Trade
Drake Lyrics
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Take me as I am, it's the same me
We should be (yeah)
Senseless sight to see
Yeah
Senseless sight to see
Ayy
Feelin' young but they treat me like the OG
And they want the tea on me, I swear these bitches nosy
Said he put some money on my head, I guess we gon' see
I won't put no money on his head, my niggas owe me
I gotta be single for a while, you can't control me
Uno, dos, tres, in a race, they can't hold me
And I show my face in a case so you know it's me
Imitation isn't flattery, it's just annoyin' me
And I'm too about it
And the dirt that they threw on my name
Turned to soil and I grew up out it
Time for y'all to figure out what y'all gon' do about it
Big wheels keep rollin', rollin'
I'm outside, twenty-nine, G5, seaside
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace
But honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
If I ever hurt one and I'm still here
Outside, frontline, Southside
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace
Honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
Look, don't invite me over if you throw another pity party
Lookin' back, it's hard to tell you where I started
I don't know who love me, but I know that it ain't everybody
I can never love her, she a busybodyBaby, if you want me, can't be turnin' up with everybody, nah
Can't be fuckin' on just anybody, yeah
I got feelings for you, that's the thing about it, yeah
You know that it's somethin' when I sing about it, yeah
Mama used to be on disability but gave me this ability
And now she walkin' with her head high and her back straight
I don't think you feelin' me, I'm out here
Bein' everything they said I wouldn't be or couldn't be
I don't know what happened to them guys that said they would be
I said, "See you at the top," and they misunderstood me
I hold no resentment in my heart, that's that maturity
And we don't keep it on us anymore, it's with security
I'm outside (yeah), twenty-nine (yeah), G5, seaside
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace
But honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
If I ever hurt one and I'm still here
Outside, frontline, Southside (Southside)
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace
Honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
I don't understand why you blame me
Take me as I am, it's the same me (I'm tryin')
Senseless sight to see (outside)
Senseless sight to see
Rollin' in a Rolls and ain't no safety
Ridin' rich and wavy
Gotta roll over to you, gotta get my release
Spread your legs downtown, as I'm goin' out to eat
You can hear them raw sounds when I rock, I make you sleep (oh, oh)
I'ma roll on 'em 'fore I ever let 'em roll on me
Split this one down the middle, wake up in a harmony (sick)
Worry, sick, I'm sick of worryin' (sick, sick)
It's just the worryin', I'd rather bury them
I'm talkin' fake friends and skeletons (yeah)
Early mornin' shoulder rubs and lawyers sounding celebrant (it's lit)
I'm never settlin', this shit get darker than my melanin (ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh)
At the crib all by myself, this shit been cavin' in
Scrollin' through my call log, by emojis, how I'm savin' 'em
Them heart eyes, that peach one, my old ones but I favorite them
That butterfly emoji hold me down and all my babies them (yeah)
Purple demon face one push away, he got the K on him
I broke bread instead of watchin' niggas break down (break it)
And saved a couple bitches too like I'm from Cape Town
Know their position, you know ass up with the face down (let's go)
I'm never content, two mil' a event, I get it frequent
I make an expense, to me it's just cents
I'm droppin' the top, not to feel the wind
I'm droppin' the top 'cause bro tryna spin
She droppin' her top, she back again
Fuck her 'cause she at the crib again, company (yeah, yeah)
I let it slide when I really shoulda slid (ooh, ooh)
After all the shit I did
Look at how they repayin' me back (oh, oh-oh, oh)
Now follow my lead
Tell me what type of payment is that? (Oh, oh-oh), I put that on my kid
And my trust, yeah, it is what it is (oh, oh)
And I'm outside (ah-ah, ah-ah), twenty-nine, G5 (ah-ah, ah-ah), seaside
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace (ah-ah, ah)
But honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
If I ever hurt one and I'm still here
Outside, frontline, Southside (Southside)
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace (oh, oh)
Honestly, that sound like a fair trade to me
I don't understand why you blame me
Just take me as I am, it's the same me
We should be senseless sight to see
Senseless sight to see
Up on a mountain (up on a mountain)
Search through the valley (search through the valley)
You hear me calling (you hear me calling)
Won't you come find me? (Won't you come find me?)
Please don't forsake me (please don't forsake me)
All of a sudden (all of a sudden)
My heart is breaking (breaking)
I feel it coming, I, I
In Drake's song Fair Trade, the artist addresses a variety of topics, from his feelings on fame and success to his relationships with others. In the opening verse, he expresses confusion and frustration about someone blaming him for something, insisting that they ought to accept him for who he is. He notes that he is often treated with respect, but also treated with suspicion - people are nosy about his life and speculate that someone may have put a bounty on his head. Drake asserts that he doesn't need anyone to control him or his relationships, and that he is driven to succeed despite any criticism or negativity he may encounter. In the chorus, he muses on the trade-offs he has had to make in his life - losing friends but gaining inner peace, and wonders whether these "fair trades" are worth it.
In the second verse, Drake continues to speak candidly about his life, acknowledging that he struggles to understand where he came from and who he can trust. He reveals that he has feelings for someone but is hesitant to be too attached or to involve himself with too many people. He also reflects on his upbringing and the influence of his mother, who gave him the strength and clarity to succeed. The bridge of the song focuses on Drake's longing for connection - on a mountain, in a valley, he calls out for someone to find him and ease the pain he feels.
Overall, Fair Trade is a song that explores Drake's complex emotions, particularly those surrounding fame, fortune, and relationships. It is a powerful exploration of the ups and downs of a life in the public eye, and of the delicate balance between personal and professional success.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Francesca Kyla Mosocovich, Jacques Berman, Jahaan Akil Sweet, Jerome Lloyd Wade Varren, Michael Oliver Gordon, Ozan Yildirim, Aubrey Drake Graham, Brandon Banks, Charlotte Day Wilson, Dernst Emile, Ebony Naomi Oshunrinde, Jacques Berman Webster, Kenneth B
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It's crazy. Just went through a friendship that I lost. Sometimes we don't understand why when all you tried to do was to help and look out for that person but the friendship still ended. Only God knows why but today was my first time hearing this song and boyyyyy 🔥🔥🔥🔥. It's on repeat. God heal me inside and Out 🙏🙏❤️.
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i've been losing friends and peace, but honestly that sounds like a fair trade to me 🔥
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