Passionfruit
Drake
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Hold on, hold on, f*ck that F*ck that shit Hold on, I got to start this mothafuckin' record over again, wait a minute F*ck that shit Still on this mothafuckin' record I'ma play this mothafucka for y'all Ayy, y'all get some more drinks goin' on, I'll sound a whole lot better Listen Seein' you got ritualistic Cleansin' my soul of addiction for now 'Cause I'm fallin' apart, yeah Tension Between us just like picket fences You got issues that I won't mention for now 'Cause we're fallin' apart Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin' up on my old ways I can't blame you, no, no Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin' up on my old ways I can't blame you, no, no Listen Harder buildin' trust from a distance I think we should rule out commitment for now 'Cause we're fallin' apart Leavin' You're just doing that to get even Don't pick up the pieces, just leave it for now They keep fallin' apart Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin' up on my old ways I can't blame you, no, no Passionate from miles away Passive with the things you say Passin' up on my old ways I can't blame you, no, no Um, trying to think of the right thing to say
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Written by: Aubrey Drake Graham, Nana Bediako Rogues, Noah James Shebib
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"Passionfruit" was released on March 18, 2017. It was one of the leading singles from Drake’s “More Life”.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genres of Pop, R&B, and Dancehall. It is known for its warm, chilled-out tropical vibe.
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PerformanceDespite not being officially released as a single, "Passionfruit" reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Worldwide AppealThe song charted in many countries around the world including Canada, Australia, France, Germany, and Sweden.
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Song SettingUnlike many of Drake's other songs, "Passionfruit" takes the listener to an exotic setting; its tropical house beats provide the backdrop for a tale of a troubled relationship.
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ProductionProduced by Nana Rogues, the track has stand-out percussions and a dancey rhythm that makes it a fan favourite on the album.
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First PlayDrake premiered the track on his OVO Sound radio show on Beats 1 a few days before it was officially released.
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Online ReactionFollowing the release, "Passionfruit" trended on social media due to its danceable beat and fresh, summery feel.
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Cover VersionsThe song's popularity led it to be covered by several artists, including Paramore and Yaeji.
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Songwriting Credits"Passionfruit" was written by Drake, Nana Rogues, and Moodymann.
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Track LengthThe track duration is 4:59, making it one of the longer songs on the More Life playlist. The first minute of the song is purely instrumental, which sets the tone for the rest of the track.
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Awards and RecognitionAlthough not winning an award, "Passionfruit" was nominated for Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in 2018.
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