Review: Take Care by Drake

1. Shot for Me

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Lyrical breakdown

This song is Drake’s way of telling the women that he used to date that he’s famous now, and that the men that they left for him will never reach the level he has. He implying that those women must regret it now because he made them who they are and they should take a “shot (hard liquor)” for him as well.

Style

The song features an amazing chorus that is easy to fall in love with and the lyrics are well-developed.

Rank (Out of 10)

“Shot for me” earns an 9 out of 10; for it’s addictive chorus and versatile lyrics.

2. Motto

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Lyrical breakdown

The lyrics for this song are incredible varied; metaphors, references, play-on-words. Lil Wayne’s unconventional rapping style matched with Drake’s seemingly airy confidence presents an unbeatable duo.

Style

The song features an other-worldly lyrics and a great backdrop beat.

Rank (Out of 10)

“Motto” earns an 8 out of 10; for it’s catchy lyrics and rhythms.

3. Over My Dead Body

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Lyrical breakdown

The song’s lyrics are about how Drake came from nothing into stardom. You began to notice that this is a reoccurring theme throughout the whole album. Unlike last year, however, there are no regrets.

Style

The chorus features a female singer; the lyrics are masculine. This creates a great contrast.

Rank (Out of 10)

“Over my Dead Body” earns an 8 out of 10; for it’s subtle chorus and powerful lyrics.

4.  Headlines

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lyrical breakdown

The song’s lyrics are about Drake’s new life as a celebrity. It plays off on the reoccurring theme; “From rags to riches.” It presents Drake as a confident, financial-stable person that’s enjoying life and money.

Style

The song starts off the gate with strong lyrics and a great beat. An addictive song.

Rank (Out of 10)

“Headlines” earns an 9 out of 10; for it’s clean, dramatic lyrics and calm chorus.

5.  HYFR

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Lyrical breakdown

This song’s lyrics are about seizing the day; and how everything is great in Drake’s life now. It’s one of the few records from take care in which Drake actually raps throughout the song. Lil Wayne was a great addition.

Style

The song featured fast-paced rapping mixed in with a great chorus from Lil wayne.

Rank (Out of 10)

“HYFR” earns a 9 out 10; for it’s unque rapping style and memorible chorus.

Overall, the biggest criticism of the album is that it’s too soft for hip hop. However it’s the only album in which Drake utilizes his best skills, “His R&B singing voice along with his rapping” while still remaining true to his personality. Drake challenged the traditional “Gangster rap” roles in the hip hop game.