Shot for Me by Drake (2024)

I can see it in your eyes, you're angry
Regret got shit on what you're feeling now
Mad, 'cause he ain't like me
Oh, you mad 'cause nobody ever did it like me
All the care I would take, all the love that we made
Now you're trying to find somebody to replace what I gave to you
It's a shame you didn't keep it, Alicia, Catya
I know that you gon' hear this, I'm the man

Yeah I said it, bitch, I'm the man
Don't you forget it
The way you walk, that's me
The way you talk, that's me
The way you got your hair up, did you forget that's me?
And the voice in your speaker right now, that's me (that's me)
And the voice in your ear, that's me
Can't you see that I made it? Yeah, I made it
First I made you who you are and then I made it
And you're wasted with your ladies
Yeah, I'm the reason why you always getting faded

Take a shot for me (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take a shot for me (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take a shot for me
A shot for me (yeah)
A shot for me

Okay look, I'm honest
Girl I can't lie, I miss you
You and the music were the only things that I commit to
I never cheated, for the record, back when I was with you
But you believed in everything but me, girl, I don't get you
She says, "I know you changed, I never see you
'Cause you're always busy doing things"
I really wish she had a different way of viewing things
I think the city that we're from just kinda ruined things
It's such a small place, not much to do but talk and listen
The men are jealous and the women all in competition
And now your friends telling you stories that you often misinterpret
And taint all the images of your "Mr. Perfect"
I could tell that you been crying all night, drinking all summer
Praying for your happiness, hope that you recover, uh
This is one I know you hated when you heard it
And it's worse because you know that I deserve it

Take a shot for me (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take a shot for me (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Take a shot for me
A shot for me
A shot for me (yeah)

May your neighbors respect you
Trouble neglect you

Angels protect you
And heaven accept you

In Drake's song "Shot for Me," he reveals his feelings about a past relationship with a woman who seems to be attempting to move on from it. He can see her anger and frustration, regretful that she has lost what he gave her. The woman had been seeking someone to take his place, replacing the love and care that he had given her. Drake asserts that he is still the one who defines her, as the way she walks, talks, and looks were all influenced by him. Furthermore, he's the voice that she hears in her ear and the reason for her fall from grace. He challenges the woman to "take a shot" for him and hopes that she finds peace.

I can see it in your eyes, you're angry
I can tell from your facial expression that you are upset

Regret got shit on what you're feeling now
What you are experiencing right now is worse than regret

Mad, 'cause he ain't like me
You are upset because your new partner is not like me

Oh, you mad 'cause nobody ever did it like me
Your dissatisfaction with your current partner is because they cannot meet the standards I set

All the care I would take, all the love that we made
I treated you with great care and the love we shared was immense

Now you're trying to find somebody to replace what I gave to you
You are seeking a replacement for the love and care that I used to give you

It's a shame you didn't keep it, Alicia, Catya
It's regrettable that you did not appreciate the love and care I gave you, Alicia and Catya

I know that you gon' hear this, I'm the man
I am certain that you will listen to this song and acknowledge that I am superior

Yeah I said it, bitch, I'm the man
I am the man and I am not afraid to say it

Don't you forget it
You should always remember that I am superior

The way you walk, that's me
The way you walk is similar to how I used to walk

The way you talk, that's me
You speak in a manner similar to me

The way you got your hair up, did you forget that's me?
The hairstyle you have right now is one that I preferred you in

And the voice in your speaker right now, that's me (that's me)
The voice you are hearing right now is mine

And the voice in your ear, that's me
The voice you hear in your ear is similar to how I used to talk to you

Can't you see that I made it? Yeah, I made it
I have been successful and you should acknowledge that I am successful

First I made you who you are and then I made it
I helped shape you into the person you are today and then I became successful

And you're wasted with your ladies
You are hanging out with your friends and drinking too much

Yeah, I'm the reason why you always getting faded
I am the reason you are often drunk and intoxicated

Take a shot for me (oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-oh)
Drink a shot of alcohol for me

Okay look, I'm honest
I am being truthful and sincere

Girl I can't lie, I miss you
I cannot hide the fact that I miss you

You and the music were the only things that I commit to
You and making music were the only things that I put effort and time into

I never cheated, for the record, back when I was with you
I have never been unfaithful to you, back when we were together

But you believed in everything but me, girl, I don't get you
You had faith in everything but me, and I cannot understand that

She says, "I know you changed, I never see you
You think I have changed, and you do not see me often

'Cause you're always busy doing things"
You think I am always occupied with various activities

I really wish she had a different way of viewing things
I wish you had a different perspective on things

I think the city that we're from just kinda ruined things
I think our hometown has ruined our relationship

It's such a small place, not much to do but talk and listen
Our hometown is small, and there is not much to do except talk and socialize

The men are jealous and the women all in competition
The men are envious of each other, and the women are in constant competition with each other

And now your friends telling you stories that you often misinterpret
Your friends are informing you of situations that you often misunderstand

And taint all the images of your "Mr. Perfect"
These stories have tarnished your perception of a perfect partner

I could tell that you been crying all night, drinking all summer
I can sense that you have been crying for long periods and drinking excessively over the summer

Praying for your happiness, hope that you recover, uh
I hope you find happiness and recover from your current emotional state

This is one I know you hated when you heard it
I know this song is one that you do not like

And it's worse because you know that I deserve it
You know that I am deserving of the pain and suffering I am currently experiencing

May your neighbors respect you
I hope your neighbors respect you

Trouble neglect you
I hope you do not experience any trouble or difficulties

Angels protect you
I hope you are protected by angels

And heaven accept you
I hope that when you pass on, you are accepted into heaven