Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur, known worldwide for blending hip-hop, R&B, and pop to create chart-topping hits.

He first rose to fame as an actor on the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation, but it was his transition to music that skyrocketed him to global stardom.

He’s known for keeping much of his private life low-key, though his relationships and family life, including his son Adonis, occasionally make headlines.

Drake continues to inspire not only music but also pop culture worldwide, maintaining his status as one of the most successful artists of his generation.

About the Song

Practice is a slow, seductive track in which Drake blends smooth R&B vocals with a confident, intimate message. Sampling Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up,” the song has a good feel with a modern twist.

Practice Lyrics by Drake

Intro

Yeah, Cash Money shit, Cash Money shit

Verse 1

I can tell that money’s got you working
We’ve been talking for so long, now we’re finally here in person
I taste pain and regret in your sweat
You’ve been waiting for me, oh
I can tell that you been practicing
I can tell that you been practicing
All those other men were practice, they were practice
Yeah, for me, for me, for me, for me

Chorus

Girl, you look good, won’t you back that ass up?
You a fine motherfucker, won’t you back that ass up?
Call me big daddy, won’t you back that ass up?
Girl, who is you playing with? Back that ass up
You workin’ with some ass, yeah, you bad, yeah (Uh, uh, uh)
Girl, you workin’ with some ass, yeah, you bad, yeah (Uh, uh, uh)

Verse 2

Girl, you workin’ with some ass, yeah, you bad, yeah
Make a nigga spend his cash, yeah, his last, yeah
Hoes frown when you pass, yeah, they mad, yeah
Couple thousand on your bag, yeah, fuck yeah
I’m a Big Tymer nigga, yeah, money flipper, yeah
Get it understood, yeah, it’s all good, yeah
Girl, I know what’s real ’cause I’ve been around it
You only want what’s real, you just never found it, ah
Don’t give them no more chances, ooh, girl, they had their turn
Everything for a reason, there’s things you had to learn from them
But when I get you to myself, you know what’s going down
What’s going down, oh

Chorus

Girl, you look good, won’t you back that ass up?
You a fine motherfucker, won’t you back that ass up?
Call me big daddy, won’t you back that ass up?
Girl, who is you playing with? Back that ass up
You workin’ with some ass, yeah, you bad, yeah (Uh, uh, uh)
Girl, you workin’ with some ass, yeah, you bad, yeah (Uh, uh, uh)

Verse 3

Yeah, I know he messed up, but let a real nigga make it right
Let a real nigga make it right, you deserve that much
Let me put somethin’ in your life
Let me put somethin’ in your life, put somethin’ in your life
You tellin’ me it’s only been a couple other people that you’ve been with
I’ma trust you, I’ma give you the benefit of the doubt and I’ma love you
You can even call me daddy, give you someone to look up to

Refrain

And my girls from the 504 need to drop it right now, uh
Need to drop it right now
All my girls from the 504 need to drop it right now
Need to drop it right now
All my girls from the 504 need to drop it right now
Need to drop it right now
All my girls from the 504 need to drop it right now
Need to drop it right now, oh

Bridge

After you back it up, then stop (Back it up, baby)
After you back it up, then stop (Uh, hey, babygirl)
After you back it up, then stop (Yeah)
After you back it up, then stop

Outro

I can tell that money’s got you working
That your body’s so wet and we’re finally here in person
I taste pain and regret in your sweat
You’ve been waiting for me, oh
I can tell that you been practicing
I can tell that you been practicing
All those other men were practice, they were practice
Yeah, for me, for me, for me, for me

Similar Songs Like Practice

If you are a Drake fan or want to browse through rap songs, here’s a list of similar songs like Practice that you might love:

• Marvin’s Room: It is a moody, late-night anthem about heartbreak. Drake opens up about missing an old love while drowning in lonely thoughts.
• Jaded: This emotional R&B track explains feelings of disappointment and betrayal. His lyrics and mellow beat create a raw, relatable vibe.
• Shot For Me: This is a smooth and sentimental song where Drake addresses an ex, claiming credit for her glow-up. His soulful delivery blends with sincerity.
• Doing It Wrong: Drake pairs stripped-down production with emotional lyrics about the pain of letting go. The song features a touching Stevie Wonder harmonica solo.

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• J. Cole
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Song About?

Practice by Drake is a song that explains themes of improvement, personal growth, and relationships.

Did Practice Chart Globally?

While specific chart performances for Practice are not detailed, Drake’s songs often achieve significant chart success globally.

What Genre is Practice?

The song falls under the hip-hop/R&B genre, which is characteristic of Drake’s style, which blends rap with melodic elements.