Sooner Than Later
Drake Lyrics


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I forgot to call you on your birthday
You swear you're the last thing on my mind, yeah
There is nothing I can do to fix it
All you ever asked me for was time, whoa

When the lights don't glow the same way that they used to
And I finally get a moment to myself
I will realize you were everything I'm missin'
And you'll tell me you're in love with someone else

So can you do me a favor?
If I pull it together, make it sooner than later
We won't be here forever, and I realized I waited too long
But please don't move on

You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else (you don't need no one, you don't need no one)
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else

You just changed your hair and it looks perfect
Wish I was the first to let you know
Every chance I get to make it better
I just find a way to let it go, whoa

When the lights don't glow the same way that they used to
And I finally get a moment to myself
I will realize you were everything I'm missin'
And you'll tell me you're in love with someone else

So can you do me a favor?
If I pull it together, make it sooner than later
We won't be here forever and I realized I waited too long
But please don't move on

You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else (you don't need no one, you don't need no one)
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else

The girl or the world?
You say someone gotta lose
I thought I could have it all
Do I really gotta choose?
What good is all the cash
If it doesn't buy time?
And what good is bein' famous
If I'm never on your mind?
Nights fallen, lights glowin'
And I'm just tryna pay the price owin'
And I don't wanna feel the comfort from my ice showin'
And I ain't tryna be without you at the right moments
Nigga, nice goin', is it worth it? That decision
'Cause hearts break and I ain't tryna be in that collision
So I'ma dust my shirt and fix my pants
'Cause I better look good, girl, if this my chance, I swear, uh

So can you do me a favor?
If I pull it together, make it sooner than later
We won't be here forever and I realize I waited too long
But please don't move on

You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else (you don't need no one, you don't need no one)
You don't need no one else
You don't need no one else

Overall Meaning

In Drake's song, "Sooner Than Later," the rapper finds himself regretful about not making time for a particular person in his life. The verse starts with him confessing that he has missed someone's birthday and how they swear they are the last thing on his mind now. The person has asked for his time, but he has failed to provide it. He then reflects on how the lights do not glow the same way as they used to and when he is finally alone, he realizes that the person he failed to make time for was everything he was missing, and it hurts more because he finds out that they love someone else.


Drake pleads with the person not to move on and asks them to do him a favor by giving him another chance to prove himself. He states that if he pulls himself together, he will make amends sooner than later, and they won't be here forever, so he doesn't want to waste any more time. He then admits that he thinks about relationships with a more practical point of view, considering the world and love as a battle. However, he knows that he can't have both of them and is not willing to lose the person. The lyrics end with Drake asking for a chance and promising to look his best as it could be his only shot.


Line by Line Meaning

I forgot to call you on your birthday
I neglected to remember your birthday and failed to contact you.


You swear you're the last thing on my mind, yeah
You believe that I do not prioritize or think of you often.


There is nothing I can do to fix it
I am unable to rectify my mistake or change what has already happened.


All you ever asked me for was time, whoa
You requested nothing more from me than my time, but I failed to give it to you adequately.


When the lights don't glow the same way that they used to
When the situation changes from how it once was in the past.


And I finally get a moment to myself
When I am alone with my thoughts and not distracted by other people or activities.


I will realize you were everything I'm missin'
I will understand that you are the one thing I have been lacking in my life.


And you'll tell me you're in love with someone else
When you inform me that you have fallen in love with another person.


So can you do me a favor?
Would you be able to assist me?


If I pull it together, make it sooner than later
If I become more responsible and take action promptly.


We won't be here forever, and I realized I waited too long
Our time together is limited, and I understand that I have waited too late to make things right.


But please don't move on
I hope that you do not move on from our relationship.


You don't need no one else
You do not require anyone else in your life.


You just changed your hair and it looks perfect
You recently altered your hairstyle, and it appears flawless.


Wish I was the first to let you know
I desire to be the initial person to inform you and compliment your new look.


Every chance I get to make it better
Every opportunity I have to improve the situation.


I just find a way to let it go, whoa
I constantly discover reasons to avoid taking action or fixing the problem.


The girl or the world?
Do I choose between pursuing love or success in life?


You say someone gotta lose
You believe that a person must suffer a negative outcome.


I thought I could have it all
I believed that I could materialize all of my dreams and desires.


Do I really gotta choose?
Is it necessary for me to make a difficult decision?


What good is all the cash if it doesn't buy time?
What is the use of money if it cannot purchase additional time with loved ones?


And what good is bein' famous if I'm never on your mind?
What is the point of being famous if I am not a constant thought in your mind?


Nights fallen, lights glowin'
During the night when darkness has set in, and the lights are shining.


And I'm just tryna pay the price owin'
I am attempting to repay a debt or make amends for my past actions.


And I don't wanna feel the comfort from my ice showin'
I do not want to rely on my wealth to make me feel content or comfortable.


And I ain't tryna be without you at the right moments
I do not wish to be alone during significant or optimal times.


Nigga, nice goin', is it worth it? That decision
I sarcastically congratulate myself on my actions and question if they were actually beneficial.


'Cause hearts break and I ain't tryna be in that collision
Because it is common for relationships to fail, and I do not want to experience the pain of a breakup.


So I'ma dust my shirt and fix my pants
I will tidy up my appearance and present myself well.


'Cause I better look good, girl, if this my chance, I swear, uh
Because I need to appeal to you if I am going to have another opportunity with you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dalton Tennant, Aubrey Drake Graham

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