Cannonball
Drake Feat Colin Munroe Lyrics
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Set me up and light me off I'll be cannon balled, but maybe I'll walk away oh, but may be I'll away
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Cannon baaaalllllll (iI'll be a cannon ball) Cannon baaaalllll
Yeah, alright
Like my big bro say I'm goin' in and if the pool's of money I'm just glad I learned to swim cannon ball bitch I hope the divin' board's sturdy
And yeah I got a deal now I'm secure with it and yet my life is so excitin' I get bored with it I'm the best one outta my peers and everybody pray I'm runnin' outta ideas
Pass my moselys it's all so bright and I'm the result of when it all goes right so many pictures man the flow is a collage critics have a hard time pointin' out the flaws
Artists slick talk I just hope I don't fall right out of th sky through the roof of your garage... I'm a
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Cannon baaaalllllll (iI'll be a cannon ball) Cannon baaaalllll
The lyrics to Drake Feat Colin Munroe's song Cannonball depict a sense of recklessness and risk-taking, as the artist speaks of flying and potentially losing everything but still being a "cannonball". The chorus repeats the phrase "cannon ball" multiple times, emphasizing the feelings of power and impact associated with the metaphor. The artist also acknowledges that, despite taking these risks, maybe the person he's addressing will walk away, indicating a sense of insecurity and vulnerability.
In the verses, Drake references his success and how it hasn't necessarily made him feel fulfilled, as he's always looking for the next big thing. He mentions how people pray for him to run out of ideas, highlighting the pressure and expectations associated with fame. He also mentions his wealth and the material possessions it's afforded him, like a fancy car, but acknowledges the potential consequences if he were to fall from grace. The chorus then repeats, emphasizing the theme of taking risks.
Overall, the lyrics to Cannonball invoke a sense of thrill-seeking and danger, but also highlight the pressure and potential consequences that come with success.
Line by Line Meaning
I might fly and lose it all
I am taking a risk and I may face failure and end up losing everything.
I'll be a cannon ball, maybe you'll walk away oh, maybe you'll walk away
I am prepared to take the plunge and be a cannonball, but I know that it may result in people leaving me behind.
Set me up and light me off
I am willing to be set up and thrown into the action
I'll be cannon balled, but maybe I'll walk away oh, but may be I'll away
Even though I am taking a massive risk, I may still come out on top and walk away with a positive outcome.
Cannon baaaalllllll (iI'll be a cannon ball) Cannon baaaalllll
This line serves as a chant, repeating the previous lines to invoke confidence and excitement.
Like my big bro say I'm goin' in and if the pool's of money I'm just glad I learned to swim cannon ball bitch I hope the divin' board's sturdy
I am inspired to take a big risk and jump in, and if there's a lot of money at stake, I am just happy that I am prepared to take the plunge. I hope everything holds sturdy to support me.
And I hope when dinner's cold my niggs do not dessert me, ha and these haters like damn 'em I gave a lot of women they first ride in the phantom
I hope that when things don't go well, my friends don't leave me hanging. I acknowledge that I have had some success and have been generous in sharing it with others.
And yeah I got a deal now I'm secure with it and yet my life is so excitin' I get bored with it I'm the best one outta my peers and everybody pray I'm runnin' outta ideas
Even though I have signed a contract and am now financially secure, I sometimes get bored with my life because it is too exciting. I am confident in my abilities and I am their best amongst my peers, but I hope that people don't wish for me to lose my creative spark.
Pass my moselys it's all so bright and I'm the result of when it all goes right so many pictures man the flow is a collage critics have a hard time pointin' out the flaws
I am basking in the bright lights of my success and my journey is a reflection of when things went right. I have a lot of content and critics have a hard time finding faults in my work.
Artists slick talk I just hope I don't fall right out of th sky through the roof of your garage... I'm a
Other artists may talk a big game, but I hope I don't fail spectacularly and crash through someone's garage roof. However, I am confident in myself and my abilities to succeed and take risks.
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wesker1739
I was in highschool when I heard this. A lot of drake fans don’t know any of these old bangers. These are timeless
@mariahlynn3245
Had to play it 2xs...only real drake fans know about this track ❤️❤️
@ereisfireboi
I swear, it's been sooooooooooooooooo long since ive heard it 🤷🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️*ereis fireboi on YouTube and twitch.tv/ereis_fireboi
@sheysheyx3503
Yesss had to come back to find ittt 💓💓
@bvddahbless9456
THIS GOT ME THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL
@geno816
Colin munroe fan here. I met drake through him. Before drake got big. Once artists get big I lose interest sadly.
@deondresmith4321
Gone start bumping "Comeback Season" again... that nigga was bumping back then
@MonstarCave
This song popped up into my head 11 years later ....amazing.
@Mr.Laker19
I’m having an emotional breakdown listening to this... would give anything to live 2008-2012 over and over for eternity
@jamessantos7462
How old are you, man? You’re probably still very young