Drake’s track “WNBA” from his latest album HABIBTI (FOMO) continues his signature blend of introspective storytelling and catchy hooks. The song drops a fresh vibe while showcasing the Canadian rapper’s knack for weaving personal narratives into mainstream appeal.
In “WNBA,” Drake reflects on the complexities of a long‑distance relationship, the pressures of fame, and the constant travel that keeps lovers apart. He juxtaposes the excitement of jet‑setting with the emotional turbulence of uncertainty, using basketball metaphors and vivid travel imagery to paint the scene.
Used to be just one call away (just one)
Baby, you’re out of state (my, my)
Know I could be okay, that’s okay (yeah)
You say it’s not love, baby, which emotion is this?
We got so much motion, I’m takin’ shit for motion sickness
Askin’ what we are ’cause we never laid out no conditions
We’re both insecure, we both start to grow suspicious
You keep goin’ away, Bahamas, MIA
Somebody’s birthday and the trips keep gettin’ longer (longer and longer)
(And the trips keep gettin’ longer and longer and longer)
Yeah
I’m comin’ your way, I’m right in your face with somethin’ to say
I know that you ball, I know that you play like girls in the WNBA (I’m just playin’)
Girl, we never gon’ fade, I know how it be when you be in LA
Or go MIA or hit JFK, stressin’ you out, should give you a raise
When it don’t go your way, just hop on a plane and come to your bae
I’ll cover you up and cover your stay
And split the filet and chardonnay, okay
Home or away, this shit ain’t a game
Let’s dip overseas, I’ll take you to Spain
You dip out the league, I’ll make you the main
Ayy, how do you manage to Cartier crash
But stay in your lane?
You’re one of a kind, I cannot explain ya
You’re pressure and pain
Retire your number, go out with a bang, damn
What she gon’ do for a ring? Damn
Same thing I do for the gang, damn
That’s a real long list of things
Ayy, ayy, ayy
You keep goin’ away, Bahamas, MIA
Made those plans today and the trips keep gettin’ longer, longer
Longer, longer
And the trips keep gettin’ longer and longer and longer
Don’t know what to say, extendin’ your stay
Feels so far away, the trips keep gettin'(longer and longer and longer)
(And the trips keep gettin’ longer)
Trips keep gettin’ longer and longer and longer
And the trips keep gettin’ longer and longer and longer
(Longer and longer)
Since its release, “WNBA” has resonated with fans who appreciate Drake’s candid look at love on the road, earning praise for its lyrical honesty and memorable chorus. Critics note that the track adds another layer to the album’s exploration of modern relationships and the grind of a jet‑setting lifestyle.
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