Released: 2018
“God’s Plan” by Drake is a track that dives into the duality of success and the burdens that come with it. Drake acknowledges the blessings he’s received but is also wary of the negative energy and ill intentions directed his way. This song is a blend of gratitude and resilience, showing both vulnerability and strength.
The opening lines, “Yeah, they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’, they wishin’ on me, yuh,” set the tone. Drake is aware that people are hoping for his downfall. Despite this, he’s staying calm and aiming to avoid conflict, as he raps, “I been movin’ calm, don’t start no trouble with me, Tryna keep it peaceful is a struggle for me.”
In the next lines, “Don’t pull up at 6 a.m. to cuddle with me, You know how I like it when you lovin’ on me,” Drake is setting boundaries, emphasizing how he values genuine affection. He then reflects on his mortality with, “I don’t wanna die for them to miss me,” indicating that he wants his impact to be recognized while he’s still alive, not posthumously.
With “I hold back, sometimes I won’t,” Drake shows his human side, admitting that he isn’t always perfect. The line, “I finessed down Weston Road,” alludes to his origins in Toronto, while “Might go down a G.O.D.” hints at his legacy. The phrase, “I go hard on Southside G,” shows his commitment to his roots, while “I make sure that north-side eat” highlights his dedication to uplifting his community.
The chorus, “Bad things, it’s a lot of bad things that they wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’ and wishin’, they wishin’ on me,” reinforces how much negativity is aimed at him. Despite this, he remains focused and resilient.
In the verse starting with, “She said, ‘Do you love me?’ I tell her, ‘Only partly,'” Drake’s candid response shows his priority is his family, specifically “Mahbed and my momma.” The lines, “Fifty Dub, I even got it tatted on me, 81, they’ll bring the crashers to the party,” reference his loyalty to his crew and the potential chaos that could follow.
The line, “Turn the O2 into the O3, dog, Without 40, Oli, there’d be no me,” is a shoutout to his friends and producers who have helped shape his career. Here, he acknowledges his team’s crucial role in his success.
In “God’s plan, God’s plan, I can’t do this on my own,” Drake admits he needs support, whether divine or from his friends. He continues, “I’ve been me since Scarlett Road,” again spotlighting his roots. The repetition of “I go hard on Southside G, I make sure that north-side eat” cements his commitment to his community.
The chorus repeats, hammering home the presence of bad intentions against him, but Drake remains steadfast in his path. “God’s Plan” is a testament to Drake’s gratitude, his acknowledgment of the challenges he faces, and his commitment to remain unshaken.
