After the power of Lauren Hill's voice, the poetic twist of Tupac and the meaningful raps of Bone Thugs N' Harmony, rap has not been the same. Now, A fresh new artist, Drake brings to the table a sense of rap mixed with a legitimately good voice. He appears to be a relaxed guy, but his lyrics are anything but calm.
Drake sends a message through his music that one must analyze closely to hear. Some people might say he is just a rapper in distress, or some will say he speaks too fast, but those who listen will comprehend the message hidden between the lines of a simple rap.
In his song "Say What's Real," Drake sings about his life and reveals personal feelings and opinions to the world. Below are some lines from the song. I want to know how you feel. Really listen to what he is saying and tell me if you understand the message, or do you simply hear the words like a hot beat, something to dance to or a catchy phrase to get caught in your head.
"Why do I feel so alone, like everybody passing through the studio is in character"
"I had a talk with my uncle and he agreed that the my privacy is about the only thing I need back"
"Life was so full, now the shit just bein Lypo'd."
"Always said I'd say it on the right track, but in this game you only lose when you fight back"
"Don't ever forget the moment you began to doubt, transitioning from fitting in to standing out"
"And everybody talks, and everybody listens, and somehow the truth just always comes up missing"
"I quit school and it's not because I'm lazy, I'm just not the social type and campus life is crazy"
After reading these lines and really analyzing the words, listeners will be able to comprehend the deep connection Drake has to his music. In creating his hidden messages, he allows people to observe a song and relate it to their own lives. Next time you hear a rap song, do not simply switch the station, assuming you can't understand the words and don't just hear what is being said, actually listen.
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