The release date for the album was also revealed to be September 24th, 2013.
The song was ultimately included on the Best Buy deluxe version of the album as a special Best Buy “exclusive” bonus track, and removed from Drake’s SoundCloud.
The song was officially re-released on August 2nd, 2019 as a part of Care Package, a collection of older Drake songs released to all music streaming platforms.
The Motion
Drake Lyrics
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You're reckless and you know it, they don't love you like I do
Say you're movin' on, well, I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I guess that's just the motion (oh-oh)
I don't have a fuck to give, I've been moving state to state
In my leather and my Timbs like it's 1998
And my dog Chubby Chub, that's my nigga from the way
On the east side of the city, that's where everybody stay
Seem like everybody calling 'cause they want me on their song
It's like every time I touch it I could never do no wrong
When they need a favor from you, man, they don't leave you alone
But I guess that's just the motion
Yeah, then that phone doesn't ring
When they got everything, that's the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I guess that's just the motion
Yeah
Lookin' back on it, at least my pride is intact
'Cause we said no strings attached and I still got tied up in that
Everything that I write is either for her or about her
So I'm with her even when I'm here without her and she know it
The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health
Try bein' with somebody that wanna be somebody else
I always thought she was perfect when she was bein' herself
Don't even know how to help
But I guess that's just the motion
Yeah, she'll probably come around
Soon as I settle down, that's the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion
Nothin' less and nothin' more
I hear your heart hit the floor
I guess that's just the motion
Talkin' to you is not enough, no
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I guess that's just the motion
In "The Motion," Drake sings about the ups and downs of a romantic relationship. The chorus emphasizes that the end of this relationship is not because of Drake himself, but because of the other person, who is "reckless" and does not receive love the way Drake gives it. The lines "Say you're movin' on, well, I guess that's just the motion / I guess that's just the motion, oh" suggest that, though it may hurt, this is the natural progression of things. In the second verse, Drake reflects on his success in the music industry, expressing that it brings both good and bad attention. The line "But I guess that's just the motion" is repeated in this verse, further highlighting that this is just the nature of life. In the final verse, Drake reveals that he is still hung up on a past love, but acknowledges that the relationship was not healthy for him. He admits that he may not be able to save her, despite wanting to, and concludes with the lines "I guess that's just the motion." Overall, the song portrays the sense of acceptance that can come with the end of a relationship and the difficulties that can come with trying to help someone who might not be ready to receive it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not me and you, it's not me it's you
This relationship is not failing because of me, it's because of you.
You're reckless and you know it, they don't love you like I do
You are careless with our relationship and don't value it as much as I do.
Say you're movin' on, well, I guess that's just the motion
If you claim you are moving on from this, I suppose that's just how things are going.
I guess that's just the motion, oh
I guess that's just how it is.
I don't have a fuck to give, I've been moving state to state
I don't care and have been traveling around a lot.
In my leather and my Timbs like it's 1998
I'm wearing old school attire.
And my dog Chubby Chub, that's my nigga from the way
My friend Chubby Chub is like family to me.
On the east side of the city, that's where everybody stay
The east side is where most people live.
Seem like everybody calling 'cause they want me on their song
It sounds like everyone is contacting me because they want me to feature in their song.
It's like every time I touch it I could never do no wrong
It seems like every time I get involved, I can't do anything right.
When they need a favor from you, man, they don't leave you alone
People only come around when they need something from you.
But I guess that's just the motion
I suppose that's just how it is.
Yeah, then that phone doesn't ring
But when I don't have what they want, they stop calling.
When they got everything, that's the motion, oh
People only want to be around when I can offer them something.
Lookin' back on it, at least my pride is intact
Reflecting back on the situation, at least my self-respect is still intact.
'Cause we said no strings attached and I still got tied up in that
Although we agreed on a casual relationship, I still found myself getting emotionally involved.
Everything that I write is either for her or about her
I find myself writing about or for the girl I'm in love with.
So I'm with her even when I'm here without her and she know it
Even though we may not physically be together, I am still emotionally attached to her.
The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health
The girl I want to rescue is causing harm to my well-being.
Try bein' with somebody that wanna be somebody else
It's difficult to be with someone who is not content with who they are.
I always thought she was perfect when she was bein' herself
I used to think she was perfect when she was true to herself.
Don't even know how to help
I don't even know how to assist her.
Nothin' less and nothin' more
Nothing else, and nothing more.
I hear your heart hit the floor
I can feel that you're upset about something.
Talkin' to you is not enough, no
Just talking to you isn't helping our situation.
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I suppose that's just how it is.
I guess that's just the motion
I suppose that's how our relationship is flowing right now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Sampha Lahai Sisay
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@JulianLovesAll
It's not me and you, it's not me it's you
You're reckless and you know it, they don't love you like I do
Say you're moving on, well, I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion, I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion, I guess that's just the motion
I don't have a fuck to give, I've been moving state to state
In my leather and my Timbs like it's 1998
And my dog Chubby Chub, that's my nigga from the way
On the east side of the city that's where everybody stay
Seem like everybody calling cause they want me on their song
It's like every time I touch it I could never do no wrong
When they need a favor from your man, they don't leave you alone
But I guess that's just the motion
Then that phone doesn't ring
When they got everything, that's the motion
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
Yeah, looking back on it at least my pride is intact
'Cause we said no strings attached and I still got tied up in that
Everything that I write is either for her or about her
So I'm with her even when I'm here without her and she know it
The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health
Try being with somebody that wanna be somebody else
I always thought she was perfect when she was being herself
Don't even know how to help, but I guess that's just the motion
She'll probably come around
Soon as I settle down, that's the motion
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
Oh-oh, I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion
Nothing less and nothing more
I hear your heart hit the floor
(I guess that's just the motion)
Talking to you is not enough
I guess that’s just the motion
I guess that's just the motion
I guess that's just the motion
@chiefff007
''And that phone doesn't ring when they got everything. That's the motion'' That's some real shit..
@Justice782
his lyrics were amazing on this album. drake haters are fagets
@Justice782
***** the entire nothing was the same album was amazing.
@mikexoxxxo
Justice782 Calm the fuck down bandwagon. The album was ok, this song was great though. Take Care was way better than this album. He will never make an album better than take care, he kinda sucks now
@AccursedBug
ihatebitches Nothing Was The Same and Take Care were equally good, both of them cater to a different style of Drake, I personally like Nothing Was The Same better and I know a lot of people who would agree with me and an equal amount who would say Take Care is better
@soumavachatterjee6572
The production in certain songs on this album just hits you with feels man
@nbayoung24x17
"The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health, try being with somebody that wanna be somebody else, I always thought she was perfect when she was being HERSELF, dont even know how to help but i guess thats just the motion..." Man that verse gotten to me.
@Jaekai
Word 😭😭
@jaleisagrinkley2738
I Know Your Pain!!!
@JonathanPerez-mk3hp
I had to Reread that twice !