Drake returns with the haunting track “Cold Shoulder,” a standout from his latest album HABIBTI (FOMO). Featuring guest verses from Don Toliver and Yebba, the song blends moody production with introspective verses that showcase Drake’s signature emotional depth.
“Cold Shoulder” delves into the turmoil of a strained relationship, capturing the yearning for reconciliation while confronting feelings of abandonment and self‑doubt. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of late‑night reflections, pleading pleas for a lover’s return, and the lingering chill of emotional distance.
I’d trade my dreams for something good
Come back
This shit to us is a regular night
How much do you need to better your life?
Niggas went dark but I’m shedding some light
Broski would do anything to get him some stripes
Shawty said they pulling us, she better be right
We missed ’em last time but we get ’em tonight
Why can’t you be with me every night?
Ever since you left me I’m losing my mind, uh
Come back (come back)
I promise this ain’t over (feel the voices)
You’re giving me the cold shoulder
(The world is cold when you’re not here)
Come back, come back
I promise this ain’t over
You’re giving me the cold shoulder (come back)
Please come rock me back
Please come take me home
Please come do me wrong
Please come do me wrong (do me wrong)
This a movie role, I got a doobie rolled
You know what to do with me, love
You know what to do with me, love
On the road I sing the same song
Don’t leave me, I don’t leave me ‘lone
Yeah, I don’t know who to put the blame on
Stop, wait, hang on
Hold on
Let’s get high, and say we’re indicted
Let’s get high, jump one way
Let’s get high, go do it, bae
Let’s get high and go to Trope
In the cab sitting sideways
Love your ass, call you pet names (oh, come back)
Yeah, you been wearing all that pride on your sleeve
I see so much pride on your face
Should’ve just went to the parade
Oh, I blame July for your waist
Rainbow face paint
It’s pink stuff in your nose
Yeah, it’s pink stuff in your nose
History repeats itself but I don’t
The mouthpiece that you got on you is wide open
Say you wanna change your life then why don’t you?
Come back (come back)
I promise this ain’t over (feel the voices)
You’re giving me the cold shoulder
Come back
Promise this ain’t over
You’re giving me the cold shoulder
Come back
Promise this ain’t over
You’re giving me the cold shoulder
Oh-woah, oh-woah, cold, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh, you’re givin’ me the
Cold, oh-woah, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh, you’re givin’ me the
Cold, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh, you’re givin’ me the
Cold, oh-woah you’re givin’ me the
Cold, oh-woah
Oh-woah, oh, you’re givin’ me the
Cold, oh-woah, oh-woah
Since its release, “Cold Shoulder” has resonated with fans who praise its raw vulnerability and the seamless chemistry between Drake, Don Toliver, and Yebba. Critics note the track as a highlight of HABIBTI (FOMO), cementing Drake’s continued relevance in contemporary hip‑hop.
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