One Dance
Drake feat. Wizkid & Kyla Lyrics


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Baby, I like your style

Grips on your waist
Front way, back way
You know that I don't play
Streets not safe
But I never run away
Even when I'm away
OT, OT, there's never much love when we go OT
I pray to make it back in one piece
I pray, I pray

That's why I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me

Baby, I like your style

Strength and guidance
All that I'm wishin' for my friends
Nobody makes it from my ends
I had to bust up the silence
You know you gotta stick by me
Soon as you see the text, reply me
I don't wanna spend time fighting
We've got no time

And that's why I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me

Got a pretty girl and she love me long time
Wine it, wine it, and she love me long time
Ooh yeah, just steady and wine up
Back up, back up, back up and wine up
Back up, back up and wine it
Girl, just back up, back up, back up and wine down
Ooh yeah, just steady and wine up
Back, up, back up and wine it, girl

Ooh, tell me
I need to know, where do you wanna go?
'Cause if you're down, I'll take it slow
Make you lose control
Where, where, where
Where, where, where, where (ooh yeah, very long time)
(Back, up, back up and wine it, girl)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)
'Cause if you're down (back up, back up and)

I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand
One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me
I need a one dance
Got a Hennessy in my hand




One more time 'fore I go
Higher powers taking a hold on me

Overall Meaning

In "One Dance," a collaboration between Drake, Wizkid, and Kyla, Drake expresses his admiration for a romantic partner, and his desire to dance with her. The lyrics suggest a sense of urgency, as Drake declares, "streets not safe, but I never run away," and later mentions a need for "strength and guidance" for himself and his friends. Despite this tension, he seeks a carefree moment to dance and enjoy himself, perhaps to escape the pressures he faces in everyday life.


Drake's lyrics draw from a number of musical influences, including dancehall and tropical house. This is reflected in the rhythm of the song, which is driven by a syncopated beat and punctuated by steel drums and other Caribbean-inspired percussion. The chorus, which features the catchy refrain, "I need a one dance," is both upbeat and inviting, inviting listeners to join in on the song's celebratory mood.


Overall, "One Dance" is a song about seeking respite from the stresses of everyday life, and finding joy in a moment of carefree abandon. It is a testament to Drake's skill as a songwriter that he is able to convey these feelings with such a lively and infectious melody.


Line by Line Meaning

Baby, I like your style
I find your personality attractive and appealing


Grips on your waist
I am physically holding onto you and drawing you closer to me


Front way, back way
We can move forward or backward, but either way, I'm in control


You know that I don't play
You are aware that I am serious and don't engage in foolish games


Streets not safe
The outside world can be dangerous


But I never run away
Despite the risks, I refuse to back down


Even when I'm away
Even when I'm not physically present or available


Oti, oti, there's never much love when we go OT
When we are out in the world, we often face hostility and negativity from others


I pray to make it back in one piece
I hope to return unharmed from my ventures outside


I pray, I pray
I ask for divine protection and guidance in my actions and decisions


That's why I need a one dance
I am seeking a moment of joy and connection with someone


Got a Hennessy in my hand
I am drinking alcohol to enhance my enjoyment and relaxation


One more time 'fore I go
I want to have one more dance before leaving


Higher powers taking a hold on me
I feel a spiritual energy or influence in my emotions and behavior


Strength and guidance
I need to feel supported and guided in my personal and professional life


All that I'm wishin' for my friends
I want my friends to also have strength and guidance in their lives


Nobody makes it from my ends
My community or neighborhood is difficult to succeed in or escape from


I had to bust up the silence
I had to speak up or take action to address a problem or conflict


You know you gotta stick by me
You need to remain loyal and supportive of me through thick and thin


Soon as you see the text, reply me
I expect you to respond promptly to my messages or requests


I don't wanna spend time fighting
I prefer to avoid arguments and conflicts


We've got no time
Our time is limited and valuable, so we should focus on positive experiences


Got a pretty girl and she love me long time
I have a beautiful girlfriend who is devoted to me for a long time


Wine it, wine it, and she love me long time
She enjoys dancing and being affectionate with me for a long time


Ooh yeah, very long time
Our intimacy and love will last for a long time


Back up, back up, back up and wine it
Step back and move your body in a sensuous way with me


Girl, just back up, back up, back up and wine it
I am encouraging my partner to engage in a fun, flirty dance with me


Ooh, tell me
I want to hear more from you about what you desire and enjoy


I need to know, where do you wanna go?
I want to know your goals and aspirations so I can support and help you


'Cause if you're down, I'll take it slow
I will be patient and considerate of your feelings and pace


Make you lose control
I want to excite and pleasure you until you can't resist me


Where, where, where
Where should we go from here?


(ooh yeah, very long time)
Our love and connection will endure for a long time


('Cause if you're down (back up, back up and))
If you are interested and willing (dance and move your body with me)


I need a one dance
I am seeking one moment of happiness and fulfillment


Got a Hennessy in my hand
I am trying to relax and enjoy myself with alcohol


One more time 'fore I go
I want to experience one more positive moment before ending this chapter


Higher powers taking a hold on me
I feel a supernatural force influencing my thoughts and actions




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Paul Anthony Jefferies, Noah Shebib, Kyla Smith, Errol Reid, Luke Reid, Corey Bruce Johnson

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