Know you've been hurt by someone else
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
If you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
I've loved and I've lost
I've asked about you and they've told me things
But my mind didn't change
I still feel the same
A life with no fun, please don't be so ashamed
I've had mine, you've had yours we both know
We know, they don't get you like I will
My only wish is I die real
Cause that truth hurts, and those lies heal
And you can't sleep thinking that he lies still
So you cry still, tears all in the pillow case
Big girls all get a little taste
Pushing me away so I give her space
Dealing with a heart that I didn't break
I'll be there for you, I will care for you
I keep thanking you, just don't know
Try to run from that, say you're done with that
On your face girl, it just don't show
When you're ready, just say you're ready
When all the baggage just ain't as heavy
And the parties over, just don't forget me
We'll change the pace and just go slow
Won't ever have to worry,
You won't ever have to hide
If you seen all my mistakes
So look me in my eyes
Cause if you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
I've loved and I've lost
It's my birthday, I get high if I want to
Can't deny that I want to, but I lie if have to
Cause you don't say you love me
To your friend when they ask you
Even though we both know that you do (you do)
One time, been in love one time
You and all your girls in the club one time
All so convinced that you're following your heart
Cause your mind don't control what it does sometimes
We all have our nights though, don't be so ashamed
I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know
We know, You hate being alone
You ain't the only one
You hate the fact that you bought the dream
And they sold you one
You love your friends but somebody shoulda told you somin' to save you
Know you've been hurt by someone else
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
If you let me, here's what I'll do
I'll take care of you
I've loved and I've lost
Explication des paroles
« Take Care » est une chanson de l’artiste canadien Drake en featuring avec Rihanna, sortie en 2011 sur l’album du même nom. Les paroles abordent les thèmes de l’amour, de la passion et de la nostalgie, évoquant la volonté de prendre soin d’une relation fragile et de préserver les sentiments malgré les difficultés.
L’un des aspects les plus remarquables de la chanson est la voix puissante et émouvante de Rihanna qui ajoute une dimension supplémentaire à l’émotion véhiculée par les paroles. La production atmosphérique et mélancolique de Noah « 40 » Shebib crée une ambiance introspective et captivante tout au long de la chanson.
« Take Care » a connu un grand succès commercial et critique, se hissant au sommet des charts à sa sortie. La collaboration entre Drake et Rihanna a été saluée pour sa chimie vocale et son intensité émotionnelle, ce qui en a fait l’une des chansons les plus mémorables de leurs carrières respectives.
Au-delà de sa popularité, « Take Care » est souvent citée comme l’une des chansons phares de la décennie 2010 et a contribué à consolider la réputation de Drake en tant qu’artiste versatile et talentueux.