The Motion
Drake & Sampha 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
The lyrics of "The Motion" by Drake and Sampha tell the story of a failing romantic relationship. The singer of the song explains that he and his partner are not working out, and that they came to the realization that it's not them but their differences that are the problem. The singer then goes on to describe his feelings of disappointment and hurt. He tells his partner that she is reckless, and that nobody loves her in the same way as he does. The chorus repeats the title of the song, where the singer resigns himself to accepting that these emotions are the "motion" of life, meaning that he perceives this as a natural ebb and flow of things and life will go on regardless.
The second verse is more abstract in terms of the situation at hand, where the singer delves into his career and social circles. He describes how he has been travelling across the country, and everyone wants him to be featured in their song. However, when he is in need, people aren't there for him. The chorus repeats twice more, with the singer explaining his thoughts on his love for this person, that he writes about her often, and how he's still with her even when he's not physically next to her. The final few lines are quite pensive and introspective, as the singer explains his frustration that he cannot help the person he loves. The song, therefore, is about the highs and lows of being in a relationship, and how sometimes it's just the motion of things to have to accept certain realities.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not me and you, it's not me it's you
Our relationship is failing, and it's not just me, it's also you who's at fault.
You're reckless and you know it, they don't love you like I do
You're behaving recklessly, and you're aware of it. People don't love you the way I do.
Say you're movin' on, well, I guess that's just the motion
You say that you're moving on, and I suppose that's just the way things go sometimes.
I don't have a fuck to give, I've been moving state to state
I don't care anymore and I've been travelling a lot lately.
In my leather and my Timbs like it's 1998
I'm dressed in a stylish way, reminiscent of the '90s.
And my dog Chubby Chub, that's my nigga from the way
My friend Chubby Chub is from the same neighbourhood as me.
On the east side of the city, that's where everybody stay
Most people live on the east side of the city.
Seem like everybody calling 'cause they want me on their song
Everyone wants me to work with them on their music.
It's like every time I touch it I could never do no wrong
Whenever I work on someone's music, it always turns out well.
When they need a favor from you, man, they don't leave you alone
People won't stop bothering me when they need something from me.
But I guess that's just the motion
I suppose that's just how it goes.
Yeah, then that phone doesn't ring
But when I don't have something they want, they stop calling me.
When they got everything, that's the motion, oh
People only care about you when you can do something for them.
Lookin' back on it, at least my pride is intact
I can look back and feel good about myself, knowing that I maintained my dignity.
'Cause we said no strings attached and I still got tied up in that
We agreed to have a casual relationship, but I still ended up getting emotionally involved.
Everything that I write is either for her or about her
All of my creative work is either inspired by her or directly about her.
So I'm with her even when I'm here without her and she know it
Even though I'm physically apart from her, I still feel connected to her, and she's aware of that.
The girl that I wanna save is like a danger to my health
The girl I want to help is actually hurting me.
Try bein' with somebody that wanna be somebody else
It's difficult being with someone who wants to change themselves.
I always thought she was perfect when she was bein' herself
I used to think she was perfect just the way she was.
Don't even know how to help
I don't even know how to try and fix things.
Nothin' less and nothin' more
I'm not asking for anything beyond what we agreed upon.
I hear your heart hit the floor
I can sense that you're feeling upset.
Talkin' to you is not enough, no
Just speaking to you isn't solving our problems.
I guess that's just the motion, oh-oh
I suppose this is just how things are right now.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
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 !