Peak
2
Weeks
20
Score
3,453
Chart Year
2023
"Search & Rescue" is a moody head-bopper where Drake speaks of his search for a romantic partner. He wants someone who can be patient with him and understand his lifestyle - a girl who will rescue him from being alone. Drizzy released the song on April 7, 2023. Drake is on the hunt for his ride-or-die, but unfortunately, it doesn't sound like being one of the foremost hitmakers the music world has ever seen helps the cause of finding somebody to settle down with. He needs a woman who's patient and won't drain his bank account. And while she doesn't have to be a baller, she's gotta love him for him. Sadly, Drake's regular spots aren't cutting it for meeting Ms. Right. I need someone to be patient with me Someone to get money with, not take it from me, look They don't even need to be as famous as me I don't think I'll meet 'em at the places I be But Drake's not giving up, he's ready to settle down and start something real. In verse one, he owns up to his past dating fails. And on verse two, he's dishing out some advice for the ladies on how to keep him hooked. Drake seemingly throws some major shade at Kanye West in "Search & Rescue" by inserting a clip of Kim Kardashian discussing their separation with her mom, Kris Jenner. I didn't come this far, just to come this far and not be happy. Remember that. The brief audio is from the 2021 season finale of Keeping Up with the Kardashians. And there's more: The single's cover art shows Drake cozying up with Kim K while rocking black helmets. As soon as "Search & Rescue" dropped, it blew up on social media. The cover art and lyrics referencing Kim Kardashian had fans wondering if a new feud was brewing between Drake and Kim's ex-husband, Kanye West. So, is this a classic move by Drake to taunt Ye, given their beef history? To recap, the Toronto MC ignited it with his verse on Trippie Redd's "Betrayal," and Ye retaliated by exposing Drizzy's home address. But the Certified Lover Boy didn't back down. He fired back on "7AM On Bridle Path" and leaked Ye's collab with André 3000 on SiriusXM. They eventually made up and performed together at the Free Larry Hoover concert. Nothing in this song's lyrics hint at beef between them, so maybe Drake is just stirring up drama to create interest in the single. Drake teamed up with two producers for "Search & Rescue": BNYX has worked with heavy hitters like Ty Dolla $ign, Coi Leray, and Yeat. Sadpony, who's no stranger to the Drake-world. He produced "Jumbotron Sh-- Poppin," which was on Drizzy's joint album with 21 Savage, Her Loss.
Sad Pony Aye, yeah BNYX I need someone to be patient with me Someone to get money with, not take it from me, look They don't even need to be as famous as me I don't think I'll meet 'em at the places I be But deep down I think about you all day, mami I know I'm a pitbull, but dale, mami I just wanna take you on a holiday, mami Say what's on your mind, I'm a call away, mami Come and rescue me (whoa) Take me out the club (what?), take me out the trap (whoa) Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a Come and rescue me Take me out the club, take me out the trap Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a wrap I didn't come this far, just to come this far And not be happy, okay, that's fair, remember that You didn't come this far, just to come this far Yep, I saw it on the internet I don't really know how to confess my love Really seein' that God wanna test my love for you Don't know how to express my love That's why I American Express my love for you I need you, yeah, I really do Tell me what to do (okay) Tell me what to do (okay) Tell me what to do All I know is hit the mall And see what damage I could do (okay) I give you the world But there's other planets too, and I need someone to be patient with me Someone to get money with, not take it from me, look They don't even need to be as famous as me I don't think I'll meet 'em at the places I be But deep down I think about you all day, mami I know I'm a pitbull, but dale, mami I just wanna take you on a holiday, mami Say what's on your mind, I'm a call away, mami Come and rescue me (whoa) Take me out the club (what?), take me out the trap (whoa) Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a Come and rescue me Take me out the club, take me out the trap Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a wrap Come and rescue me (whoa) Take me out the club (what?), take me out the trap (whoa) Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a Man, I'm tryna hit the (aye, what) Don't hit me up and WYD me baby, nah Send a boy a P-I-C or see me, baby, damn Okay, now we talkin', yeah, okay, now we talkin', yeah Okay, now we talkin', yeah, when we talk you gotta listen I don't wanna go missin', I wanna be consistent Not a opposition side Put you in, I won't put you in That fucked up position, I I need someone to be patient with me Someone to get money with, not take it from me, look They don't even need to be as famous as me I don't think I'll meet 'em at the places I be But deep down I think about you all day, mami I know I'm a pitbull, but dale, mami I just wanna take you on a holiday, mami Say what's on your mind, I'm a call away, mami Come and rescue me (whoa) Take me out the club (what?), take me out the trap (whoa) Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a Come and rescue me Take me out the club, take me out the trap Take me off the market, take me off the map I'm tryna hit the group chat and tell 'em it's a wrap
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 22, 2023 | 2 | 124 |
| 2 | Apr 29, 2023 | 9 | 117 |
| 3 | May 6, 2023 | 12 | 114 |
| 4 | May 13, 2023 | 13 | 113 |
| 5 | May 20, 2023 | 15 | 111 |
| 6 | May 27, 2023 | 17 | 109 |
| 7 | Jun 3, 2023 | 16 | 110 |
| 8 | Jun 10, 2023 | 19 | 107 |
| 9 | Jun 17, 2023 | 18 | 108 |
| 10 | Jun 24, 2023 | 20 | 106 |
| 11 | Jul 1, 2023 | 25 | 101 |
| 12 | Jul 8, 2023 | 36 | 90 |
| 13 | Jul 15, 2023 | 38 | 88 |
| 14 | Jul 22, 2023 | 43 | 83 |
| 15 | Jul 29, 2023 | 35 | 91 |
| 16 | Aug 5, 2023 | 35 | 91 |
| 17 | Aug 12, 2023 | 54 | 72 |
| 18 | Aug 19, 2023 | 40 | 86 |
| 19 | Aug 26, 2023 | 40 | 86 |
| 20 | Sep 2, 2023 | 38 | 88 |