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It’s a shame MSN and AIM instant messaging isn’t a thing anymore, because Drake was built for the sad dude away status game…but there’s always Twitter! In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if Drizzy wrote some of his rhymes with social media in mind: his most chest-out, braggadocios bars for sliding (and winning) in the DMs, his Dad-like moments of real softness, his heart-on-his-sleeve, somber breakups and breakdowns for inspiring empathy from strangers on Instagram—hey, we all need a little attention in life now and again.
Over the years Drake has played both roles and so many more—four studio albums, countless hits, super successful mixtapes, EPs, playlists and guest verses will do that to you—dude has really found himself to be a vessel for the human condition, where humanity is expressed late at night when she needs your love, or when you find yourself alone, running through the six with your woes. From the earliest days of our former Degrassi star’s rap career to his chart-topping pop hits of the last couple of years, the man knows how to write a damn lyric.
And while you’ve definitely used a Drake line to get a point across (yeah, you did start from the bottom and now you’re here, we get it) there are tons of other places to draw inspiration from. With that in mind, here are some of the best Drake quotes to use in everyday situations, URL and IRL, to feel a bit closer to everyone’s favorite Canadian. Or, at the very least, you’ll be able to stunt on Snapchat with a few of these. Trust.
“You underestimated greatly.”
Song: "5 AM In Toronto" (2013) When to use it: Someone is like, "Wow you have that many Twitter followers?"
“Let’s toast to the fact that I’ve moved out my mama’s basement.”
Song: Timbaland's "Say Something" (2009) When to use it: Does this one really need explaining?
“I think better when I’m not sober.”
Song: "Ignorant Shit" (2009) When to use it: You're trying to justify sipping a tall boy at 4 PM on a Thursday...at work.
“I live for the nights I can’t remember / With the people that I won’t forget.”
Song: "Show Me A Good Time" (2010) When to use it: You're pre-gaming with your friends.
“Kush rolled, glass full: I prefer the better things.”
Song: "Up All Night" (2010) When to use it: You're Instagramming your two favorite pastimes.
“Last night, I got high as your expectations.”
Song: “Too Good” (2015)
When to use it: When you’re sweet on someone and they don’t give a f*** (especially true if said person is Rihanna).
“N***** with no money act like money isn’t everything.”
Song: "Up All Night" (2010) When to use it: Your bank account is looking chubby.
“But I ain’t Santa, I got something for these bad bitches too.”
Song: "Unforgettable" (2010) When to use it: When you get a booty call on Christmas.
“Better late than never but never late is better.”
Song: "Fancy" (2010) When to use it: Your date shows up late.
“Soon as you see the text, reply me.”
Song: “One Dance” (2016)
When to use it: When you’re trying to wife up and cut the bullshit.
“Lately I’ve been drinking like there’s a message in a bottle.”
Song: "Thank Me Now" (2010) When to use it: Someone asks you why you're ordering Jameson on the rocks at 11 a.m.
“Don’t Michael Jordan still got his hoop earring in?”
Song: "Over My Dead Body" (2011) When to use it: Your friend asks you if you're still drinking like there's a message in a bottle.
“But do I ever come up in discussion / Over double pump lattes and low fat muffins?”
Song: "Thank Me Now" (2010) When to use it: You ask your mutual friend if your ex asked about you.
“Am I the only 23-year-old wine connoisseur?”
Song: "You Know, You Know" (2010) When to use it: Your friends look at you weird for ordering a nice glass of Merlot.
“Ever since I left the city, you got a reputation for yourself now.”
Song: “Hotline Bling” (2016)
When to use it: When you finally move out of your hometown and you’re worried about your ex.
“Ohh, I never seen the car you claim to drive / Well shit I seen it, you just ain’t inside.”
Song: "Dreams Money Can Buy" (2011) When to use it: You wanna son your corny friend who posts pictures of cars they don't own.
“But get it while you here boy / Cause all that hype don’t feel the same next year boy.”
Song: DJ Khaled's "I'm On One" (2011) When to use it: You’re trying to explain to new hires that shit ain't sweet around here.
“Tuck my napkin in my shirt cause I’m just mobbing like that.”
Song: "Headlines" (2011) When to use it: You go to a nice restaurant for, like, the first time ever.
“And really, I think I like who I’m becoming.”
Song: "Crew Love" (2011) When to use it: You reach self-actualization. (Good luck with that!)
“They say more money more problems, my n***a don’t believe it.”
Song: "The Ride" (2011) When to use it: You get the first check after a big raise.
“Only thing you got is some years on me, man f*** you and your time difference"
Song: "Pop That" (2012) When to use it: An old head fronts on your accomplishments.
“My life’s a completed checklist.”
Song: "Tuscan Leather" (2013) When to use it: You finally finish your to-do list.
“Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn.”
Song: "Pound Cake" (2013) When to use it: You finally quit your job.
