It peaked in the top twenty of the United States and Canada, becoming Drake's fourth consecutive top twenty hit in the U.S. It also charted within the top five on the U.S. R&B and rap charts, his fourth consecutive top five on those charts. The song also charted in the United Kingdom and its R&B chart. The song's accompanying music video features Drake reflecting on an experience, and the struggle between his old life and the new. Several artists have made a freestyle over the track, including Eminem, Trey Songz, and Diggy Simmons, among others. Drake performed the song a number of times, including at the 2010 MuchMusic Video Awards. The track received a nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards. The song is also featured on the NBA 2K11 soundtrack.
"Shut It Down" was originally planned to be released as the first single from Thank Me Later in late 2009, but Drake ultimately chose "Over", a song produced by Boi-1da, producer of his previous singles "Best I Ever Had" and "Forever". Drake chose to premiere the song on his hometown Toronto's radio station Flow 93.5. Drake did a lot of work for the song and the album in Jamaica.
The song "touches on Drake reaction to fame and stardom"; Drake told MTV News that the song was "definitely" a choice of his for releasing as a single, and that it was a song he did for himself. Brad Wete of Entertainment Weekly called the song "a prideful track about a guy who fought for notoriety, gained it, and now struggles with what comes with it: criticism, groupies, and the pressure of expected greatness". The song makes heavy use of an orchestral backdrop, while Drake delivers confident, aggressive raps in a paced fashion. Drake makes references to film critics Roger Ebert & Richard Roeper, as well as actress Jada Pinkett Smith and her 1996 film, Set It Off. According to Michael Cragg of MusicOMH, the song contains three hooks. Several lines in the second verse are actually a flip of hip-hop group Dead Prez's "Hip-Hop", from their 2000 debut, "Let's Get Free". He also references Michael Jackson's iconic attire in his "Thriller" video, and commented, "He was young and had the world excited and anticipating his every move. That was my homage to him and the impact that he had on the world that I live in. It's also ... great for people to say. Especially, unfortunately, what happened to him, just to honor him was great".
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Drake Lyrics
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Yeah
I know way too many people here right now
That I didn't know last year, who the fuck are y'all?
I swear it feels like the last few nights
We've been everywhere and back
But I just can't remember it all
Oh yeah, that's right, I'm doing me, I'm doing me
I'm living life right now, man
And this what I'ma do 'til it's over, 'til it's over
But it's far from over
Alright, bottles on me, long as someone drink it
Never drop the ball, fuck are y'all thinking?
Making sure the Young Money ship is never sinking
About to set it off in this bitch, Jada Pinkett
I shouldn't have drove, tell me how I'm getting home
You too fine to be laying down in bed alone
I could teach you how to speak my language, Rosetta Stone
I swear this life is like the sweetest thing I've ever known
About to go thriller, Mike Jackson on these niggas
All I need's a fucking red jacket with some zippers
Super good smidoke, a package of the Swisher's
I did it overnight, it couldn't happen any quicker
"Y'all know them? Well, fuck it, me neither"
But point the biggest skeptic out, I'll make him a believer
It wouldn't be the first time I done it, throwing hundreds
When I should be throwing ones, bitch, I run it, ah
I know way too many people here right now
That I didn't know last year, who the fuck are y'all?
I swear it feels like the last few nights
We've been everywhere and back
But I just can't remember it all
What am I doing? What am I doing?
Oh yeah, that's right, I'm doing me, I'm doing me
I'm living life right now, man
And this what I'ma do 'til it's over, 'til it's over
But it's far from over
Uh, one thing 'bout music when it hits, you feel no pain
And I swear I got this shit that make these bitches go insane
So they tell me that they love me
I know better than that, it's just game
It's just what comes with the fame
And I'm ready for that, I'm just saying
But I really can't complain, everything is kosher
Two thumbs up, Ebert and Roeper
I really can't see the end getting any closer
But I'll probably still be the man when everything is over
So I'm riding through the city with my high beams on
Can you see me? Can you see me? Get your Visine on
Y'all just do not fit the picture, turn your widescreen on
If you thinking I'ma quit before I die, dream on
Man, they treat me like a legend, am I really this cold?
I'm really too young to be feeling this old
It's about time you admit it, who you kidding?
Man, nobody's ever done it like I did it, uh
I know way too many people here right now
That I didn't know last year, who the fuck are y'all?
I swear it feels like the last few nights
We've been everywhere and back
But I just can't remember it all
What am I doing? What am I doing?
Oh yeah, that's right, I'm doing me, I'm doing me
I'm living life right now, man
And this what I'ma do 'til it's over, 'til it's over
But it's far from over
Yeah, that's right, I'm doing me, I'm doing me
I'm living life right now, man
And this what I'ma do 'til it's over, 'til it's over
But it's far from over, uh
In Drake's song "Over," the rapper reflects on his newfound fame and success, as well as the excess and partying that comes with it. Throughout the song, Drake is defiant and confident, asserting that he's going to continue living his life to the fullest, no matter what anyone else thinks.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for Drake's attitude: "I know way too many people here right now / That I didn't know last year, who the fuck are y'all?" He's overwhelmed by the number of people he's meeting and can't remember all the places he's been. But he doesn't care, he's doing him and he's going to keep living life to the fullest.
The chorus of the song, which repeats throughout the track, emphasizes this point. Drake is doing him, and he's going to keep doing it until it's over. But he knows it's far from over, and he's going to continue pushing himself to new heights.
Throughout the verses, Drake raps about his success and the partying lifestyle that comes with it. He boasts about being the man and how he's going to keep running the game. And while he acknowledges that the fame and attention can be challenging, he's ready for it and won't back down.
Overall, "Over" is an anthem for anyone who's trying to make it and won't let anyone stand in their way. It's a bold statement from one of the biggest rappers in the game, and it's sure to continue resonating with fans for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
I know way too many people here right now
Drake has lots of acquaintances around him
That I didn't know last year, who the fuck are y'all?
Drake is surprised by how many new people he has met in the past year
I swear it feels like the last few nights
Drake has been very active and out and about recently
We've been everywhere and back
Drake has gone to many different places
But I just can't remember it all
Drake has done so much that he can't remember all the details
What am I doing? What am I doing?
Drake questions his own actions and behavior
Oh yeah, that's right, I'm doing me, I'm doing me
Drake is living life on his own terms
I'm living life right now, man
Drake is enjoying his current lifestyle
And this what I'ma do 'til it's over, 'til it's over
Drake plans to continue living his life the way he wants until the end
Alright, bottles on me, long as someone drink it
Drake is paying for drinks for his friends
Never drop the ball, fuck are y'all thinking?
Drake is determined and doesn't want to mess up
Making sure the Young Money ship is never sinking
Drake is ensuring that the label he is signed to is successful
'Bout to set it off in this bitch, Jada Pinkett
Drake is about to start something big
I shouldn't have drove, tell me how I'm getting home
Drake is asking for a ride home since he shouldn't have driven
You too fine to be laying down in bed alone
Drake is flirting with someone who he thinks is attractive
I could teach you how to speak my language, Rosetta Stone
Drake is confident and feels he could teach someone how to understand him
I swear this life is like the sweetest thing I've ever known
Drake is enjoying his life more than anything else he has experienced
'Bout to go thriller, Mike Jackson on these niggas
Drake is about to perform like Michael Jackson did in the Thriller music video
All I need's a fucking red jacket with some zippers
Drake wants a certain type of jacket for his performance
Super good smidoke, a package of the Swisher's
Drake has high-quality weed and cigars
I did it overnight, it couldn't happen any quicker
Drake's success happened quickly
"Y'all know them? Well, fuck it, me either"
Drake doesn't know certain people
But point the biggest skeptic out, I'll make him a believer
Drake can convince anyone of his talent and dreams
It wouldn't be the first time I done it, throwing hundreds
Drake has successfully achieved his goals many times before
When I should be throwing ones, bitch, I run it, ah
Drake is so successful that he can afford to throw hundred-dollar bills instead of ones
Uh, one thing 'bout music when it hits, you feel no pain
Music has the power to take your mind off your problems
And I swear I got this shit that make these bitches go insane
Drake is confident in his ability to impress women
So they tell me that they love me
Women express love for Drake because of his music
I know better than that, it's just game
Drake knows that many of these women only like him because of his fame
It's just what comes with the fame
The attention from women is just a part of being famous
And I'm ready for that, I'm just saying
Drake is prepared for everything that comes with fame
But I really can't complain, everything is kosher
Drake has no reason to complain and everything is good
Two thumbs up, Ebert and Roeper
Drake's success is so great that even the famous film critics would approve
I really can't see the end getting any closer
Drake sees his success continuing for a long time
But I'll probably still be the man when everything is over
Even when his career ends, Drake will still be remembered for his success
So I'm riding through the city with my high beams on
Drake is confidently cruising through the city
Can you see me? Can you see me? Get your Visine on
Drake wants people to see him clearly and not miss out on his success
Y'all just do not fit the picture, turn your widescreen on
Not everyone understands Drake's success and life, but if they broaden their perspective, they will see more of the picture
If you thinking I'ma quit before I die, dream on
Drake has no plans to quit before he dies
Man, they treat me like a legend, am I really this cold?
Drake feels like he is receiving legendary treatment
I'm really too young to be feeling this old
Drake thinks that he shouldn't be feeling this tired, since he is still young
It's about time you admit it, who you kidding?
Drake thinks it's time for his critics to admit that he is successful and talented
Man, nobody's ever done it like I did it, uh
Drake believes that his success and the way he achieved it is unique
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Nicholas John Brongers
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