After Dark
Drake feat. Static Major & Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics


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Aha, aha
Yeah, ayy
(After dark)

In a whip solo, no one's gotta know (after dark)
Knockin' at your door, I don't gotta work anymore (after dark)
You can put your phone down, you're gonna need two hands (after dark)
You can't get enough
Girl, you know I set it up for after dark

Late night, like Left Eye
I'm creepin'
Assuming the worst 'cause I haven't heard from you all weekend
Your silence is drivin' me up the wall, up the wall
I cannot tell if you're duckin' calls or missin' calls 'cause
You've been so patient
I drink on the job and smoke on the job
So, I don't know how serious you take it
Can't offer much more, you've heard it before
That narrative for me isn't changin'
I wanna make you a priority
I wanna let you know there's more to me
I wanna have your faith restored in me
I'll be on my way (after dark)

In a whip solo, no one's gotta know
No one's gotta know (after dark)
Knocking at your door, I don't gotta work anymore
I don't gotta work no more (after dark)
You can put your phone down (ooh, yeah)
You gonna need two hands, after dark (ooh, yeah)
You can't get enough
Girl, you know I set it up for after dark

Late night, me and you, got you wet like the pool
Then I'm tryna dive in, put some time in, yeah
Get the vibes right, get your mind right
It's gon' be a long night (ooh, yeah)
Put your feet in this water, don't wanna get your hair wet
We've hooked up a couple times, we ain't took it there yet
You broke up with your man and ain't been with nobody else
You like, "Fuck these niggas," rather keep it to yourself
He did you wrong, he left you down bad
Now you can't trust nobody
You said, "Do anything, but just don't lie to me"
I said I ride for you, girl, you said you ride for me
Umm, pulled up to the show than we got ghosts
And when it's after dark anything goes (after dark)

In a whip so low, no one's gotta know
No one's gotta know (after dark)
Knockin' at your door, I don't gotta work anymore
I don't gotta work no more (after dark)
You can put your phone down (ooh, yeah)
You gonna need two hands, after dark (ooh, yeah)
You can't get enough
Girl, you know I set it up for after dark

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drake's "After Dark" feat. Static Major & Ty Dolla $ign are about a late-night hookup. The song's opening lines, "In a whip solo, no one's gotta know" suggest that Drake is looking for a place where he and his partner can be alone, away from prying eyes. He then raps about wanting to make his partner a priority, do things right by her, and restore her faith in him. He wants to spend the night with her and create intimate, sensual moments. The lyrics reflect a level of vulnerability and self-awareness about his own shortcomings in relationships, while also portraying Drake as a confident lover who knows how to satisfy his partner's needs.


The song's hook, "after dark," emphasizes the idea of secrecy and intimacy. Drake raps about his desire to be with his partner after dark, when they can let go of their inhibitions and be themselves. The lyrics are filled with sexual innuendos and references, and the overall tone is seductive and suggestive. Static Major sings the hook, adding his smooth R&B vocals to the mix, while Ty Dolla $ign contributes a verse towards the end.


Overall, "After Dark" is a song about lust, desire, and intimacy. However, it also has a romantic undertone that suggests Drake is looking for something deeper than just a one-night stand. The lyrics are well-crafted and convey a sense of vulnerability and honesty that makes the listener relate to Drake's experience.


Line by Line Meaning

In a whip solo, no one's gotta know (after dark)
We can be together in private, without anyone knowing (after dark)


Knockin' at your door, I don't gotta work anymore (after dark)
I'm free to spend the night with you without any work obligations (after dark)


You can put your phone down, you gonna need two hands (after dark)
We won't be interrupted by your phone, because you'll need both hands for other things (after dark)


You can't get enough Girl, you know I set it up for after dark
You crave more of me, and I've always arranged our rendezvous for after dark


Late night, me and you, got you wet like the pool Then I'm tryna dive in, put some time in, yeah Get the vibes right, get your mind right It's gon' be a long night (ooh, yeah)
Our late-night encounter has you aroused, and I plan to spend a lot of time satisfying you (after dark)


Put your feet in this water, don't wanna get your hair wet We’ve hooked up a couple times, we ain't took it there yet
You're hesitant to take things further, but we've been intimate before (after dark)


You broke up with your man and ain't been with nobody else You like, "Fuck these niggas," rather keep it to yourself
You're single after a bad breakup, and you feel like you can't trust men anymore (after dark)


Now you can't trust nobody You said, "Do anything, but just don't lie to me" I said I ride for you, girl, you said you ride for me
You don't trust anyone, but you want someone who will be honest with you. I promised to be there for you, and you promised to do the same (after dark)


And when it's after dark anything goes (after dark)
When it's late at night, we can do whatever we want (after dark)




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gerald Maxwell Rivera, Tyrone Griffin, Stephen Ellis Garrett, Aubrey Drake Graham, Melvin Ragin, Noah Shebib, Joe Kent

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