Bahamas Promises

Album

For All the Dogs

Label

OVO Sound

Genre

Rhythm & Blues

Duration

4:00

Composer(s)

Drake;Jahaan Sweet;Ray “Quasi” Nelson

Entered Chart

Oct 21, 2023

Peak Date

Oct 21, 2023

This song unfolds as a poignant reflection on a troubled relationship. The song’s title immediately conjures images of unfulfilled dreams and broken commitments. As the track progresses, it becomes evident that Drake, is addressing a woman named Hailey. The song’s opening lines, “Hailey, it’s sad that I know all the tea,” set a tone of disappointment and disillusionment. Drake references “broken pinky promises” and recounts how a trip to the Bahamas was marred by Hailey’s actions. There’s a palpable sense of betrayal and a realization that the relationship isn’t working. Throughout the song, the theme of disappointment and broken trust resurfaces. Drake expresses weariness with Hailey’s apologies, indicating that he’s reached a breaking point. The wordplay involving “No” in monogamy suggests that the relationship has been marked by infidelity or a lack of commitment. As the song unfolds, the emotional weight becomes more pronounced. Drake laments that Hailey lives in his mind, rent-free, despite seemingly not reciprocating the same level of affection. There’s a paradoxical feeling of being indispensable yet unmissed. The song’s outro, with its repetition of “Dogs, man” and the album’s title, “For All The Dogs,” hints at themes of loyalty and companionship. It’s a poignant reminder that even in the face of disappointment and heartache, there’s a longing for genuine connection and loyalty. This song offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships, where promises are broken, trust is shattered, and emotional scars linger. It’s a song that resonates with anyone who has grappled with the aftermath of a failed love affair, a testament to Drake’s ability to capture the raw emotions of his experiences in his music.

[Intro]
Dogs, man
Yeah, For All The Dogs
Mm, oh-oh-oh, ayy-ayy

[Verse]
Hayley, it's sad that I know all the tea
Broken pinky promises, you fucked up our Bahamas trip
I know that you're not for me
Hayley
I'm tired of your apologies
You put the "No" in monogamy (No)
You know that you're not for me
Hayley
I'm slidin' down Black Creek
My friends say they wanna meet, but (I don't have the energy)
But I don't have the energy 'cause, ooh
I'm tired of your apologies, oh
Broken pinky promises, you fucked up my Bahamas trip
I know that you're not for me, Hayley
You're livin' in my mind for free
And for someone you don't miss, I sure feel like somebody you need
Hayley
You ain't got nowhere to be
It's 'cause you should've been with me
The list of things we could've been
Damn
Guess I'll see you in my dreams
I'm fucked up off of T3
Promise I won't cause a scene
I got too much respect for me
[Outro]
Dogs, man
Yeah, For All The Dogs