"Fire & Desire" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, recorded for his fourth studio album Views (2016).[1][2] The song was certified platinum on June 29, 2018.[3]
Composition and lyrics
“Fire & Desire” is a smooth low-energy R&B song with a length of three minutes and fifty-eight seconds. The song plays with chilly chords and clipped electronic drums.[4] The song samples the 1994 song “I Dedicate (Part II)” by Brandy, used throughout the whole song from the beginning to the end.[5][6] Drake's ability to dive into personal experiences and emotions is demonstrated in "Fire & Desire”. The song is about recognizing the significance of his lady ("you're a real-ass woman and I like it," he sings). His city of Toronto, also referred to as the "6ix," is mentioned in the phrase "I turned the 6 upside down, it's a 9 now," which represents the changes and advancements he has experienced. In addition.[5]
Reception
Bandwagon's Angela Buensuceso felt conflicted about "Fire & Desire." "The lyrics get repetitive, with forlorn lamentations on what could've been with a former lover, mentions of money and success, and the importance of having a tight crew mentioned over and over again," she said in reference to the majority of the album's tracks. According to her, the album's lyrics are becoming monotonous; as it continues, "The lack of depth becomes very evident and the lyrics are beginning to sour."[7]
^Buensuceso, Angela (May 10, 2016). ALBUM REVIEW: Drake - VIEWS. Bandwagon. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
