Headlines

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About Headlines

"Headlines" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake. It is the second single from Drake's second studio album Take Care. The song, produced by Matthew "Boi-1da" Samuels, and Noah "40" Shebib, first premiered on Drake's blog October's Very Own on July 31, 2011, and was sent to all radio formats in the US on August 9, 2011. It was released on iTunes and Amazon on August 9, 2011 in the U. S. The song debuted and peaked on the Billboard charts at number 13, his second highest debut. It was re-released to US Top 40/Mainstream radio on October 18, 2011.  


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2011
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I might be too strung out on compliments
Overdosed on confidence
Started not to give a f*ck and stopped fearing the consequence
Drinking every night because we drink to my accomplishments
Faded way too long I'm floating in and out of consciousness
And they sayin' I'm back, I'd agree with that
I just take my time with all this shit, I still believe in that
I had someone tell me I fell off, oh I needed that
And they wanna see me pick back up, well where'd I leave it at
I know I exaggerated things, now I got it like that
Tuck my napkin in my shirt, cause I'm just mobbin' like that
You know good and well that you don't want a problem like that
You gone make someone around me catch a body like that
No, don't do it, please don't do it, cause one of us goes in
And we all go through it
Drizzy got the money, so Drizzy gonna pay it
Those my brothers, I ain't even gotta say it
That's just something they know

[Chorus]
They know, they know, they know
They know, they know, they know
They know, they know, they know
Yeah they know yeah
That the real is on the rise
F*ck them other guys
I even gave them a chance to decide
Now it's something they know
They know, they know, they know,

Yeah, I be yelling out money over everything, money on my mind.
Then she wanna ask when it got so empty
Tell her I apologize it happened over time
She says they missed the old drake, girl don't tempt me
If they don't get it, they'll be over you
That new shit that you got is overdue
You better do what you suppose to do
I'm like why I gotta be all that but still I can't deny the fact that it's true
Listen to you expressing all them feelings
Soap opera rappers all these niggas sound like all my children
And that's who you thinking is 'bout to come and make a killing
I guess it really is just me, myself and all my millions
You know the game even got it like that
You gone hype me up and make me catch a body like that
Cause I live for this it isn't just a hobby like that
When they get my shit and play it, I ain't even gotta say it, they know

[Chorus]

I be yelling out money over everything, money on my mind. (mind, mind, mind)
Tell em' I apologize it happened over time (time, time, time)
They know

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Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian pop star, singer, songwriter, and actor. He was born in Toronto, Ontario. He first garnered recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. more »

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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Noah James Shebib, Matthew Jehu Samuels, Anthony George Palman

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Headlines" was released on August 9, 2011, as the lead single from Drake’s second studio album "Take Care."
Chart Performance
It debuted at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and peaked at number 8, making it Drake's highest charting song from the album "Take Care."
Production
The song was produced by Matthew 'Boi-1da' Samuels, and Noah '40' Shebib, both of whom have been long-time collaborators with Drake.
Certification
“Headlines” was certified quadruple Platinum by the RIAA, indicating four million copies sold in the U.S. alone.
Song Style
Characterized by its catchy hook and introspective lyrics, "Headlines" demonstrates Drake's signature combination of R&B, hip hop, and rap genres.
Music Video
The music video, released on October 2, 2011, features various landmarks of Toronto, Drake's hometown, including the Rogers Centre.
Grammy Nomination
"Headlines" was nominated for a Grammy Award for the Best Rap Performance category in 2013.
Popular Culture
The song was used in various mass media such as video games including the popular EA Sports game, NBA 2K12.
Song Meaning
In "Headlines," Drake discusses his rising fame, the stress caused by lofty expectations, and the tension between his public persona and private life.
Songwriting Credits
Other than Drake, Matthew Samuels, and Noah Shebib, Aubrey Graham (Drake's legal name) and Anthony Palman also received songwriting credits for "Headlines."
Song Reception
Upon its release, "Headlines" received positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed towards Drake's introspective lyricism and the song's catchy nature.
Album Success
"Headlines" played a critical role in the commercial success of the album "Take Care," which debuted atop the Billboard 200 chart.

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