Drake is a well-known and highly successful hip-hop artist whose music has been widely appreciated for its lyrical content.
His songs often explore the complexities of interpersonal relationships and this includes his songs about friendship. In recognition of the importance of friendships in our lives, here are 10 of the best Drake songs that focus on this special bond.
From classic hits to more recent releases, these songs capture the joys and challenges of being a friend in an honest and poetic way.
1. No New Friends by DJ Khaled ft Drake
I'm too high to be friendly
They throw dirt on my name
Well, that's why they still dig me
And I'm tired of all this hatin'
I thank God for my patience
I thank God for my homies
I wish we could trade places
2. No Friends In The Industry
No friends in the industry
My brothers been my brothers, man,
I was known for snappin' when I chat before the app
Stood on everything I said and never took it back
3. Fair Trade
I'm outside, twenty-nine, G5, seaside
I've been losin' friends and findin' peace
But honestly that sound like a fair trade to me
If I ever hurt one and I'm still here
4. LOYAL by PARTYNEXTDOOR ft Drake
True, you're a star in my head
You, nuh need fi raise war with my friends
True, you're so bad, we don't need to pretend
But I don't want war with you or my friends
5. Started from the Bottom
Started from the bottom, now we're here Started from the bottom, now my whole team fu++in here Started from the bottom, now we're here Started from the bottom, now the whole team here
6. Right Hand
You my right hand, you my go to Told me everything about you, that's a bold move I know that you're out here And there's things you gotta go through Just know that these streets just don't love you like I do Yeah, and they never will
7. The Motto
Rest in peace Mac Dre, I'ma do it for the Bay, okay Gettin' paid, we'll holler whenever that stop My team good, we don't really need a mascot
8. Light Up
They always tell me: "Nobody's workin' as hard as you"
And even though I laugh it off, man, it's probably true
'Cause while all of my closest friends out partyin'
I'm just here makin' all the music that they party to
But party on, party on all night,
9. God’s Plan
Hope I got some brothers that outlive me
They gon' tell the story, shit was different with me
10. Big Rings
Man, what a time to be alive
You and yours vs. me and mine
Oh, we talkin' teams? Oh, we talkin' teams?
Oh, you switchin' sides? Wanna come with me?
Wrapping Up
So, there you have it! 10 of the best Drake songs about friendship. While some of these songs demonstrate the difficult challenges that come with friendship, they also celebrate how powerful and precious it can be. So, take your time to enjoy these amazing songs and don’t forget to show appreciation for your friends.
Peace out!
