Unthinkable
Drake feat Alicia Keys Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Uh, Tez keeps telling me he just turned thirty
Having dreams of being single forever he's getting worried
And I'm scared too 'cause I'm in the same boat
Good women are rare too, none of them have came close
Me, I haven't changed much, you know how I play it
Better safe than sorry
Instead of searching for substance at every single party
Baby, being part of this life I feel like I'm bound to end up with somebody that's been with everybody
I need you to rescue me from my destiny
I'm tryna live right and give you whatever's left of me
Yeah, 'cause you know life is what we make it
And a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it
Or let me take it for you
I'm just down to ride
We can roll around the city 'til you finally decide
I got more than a thing for you, tattoo and ink for you
Right over my heart, girl, I do the unthinkable

Moment of honesty
Someone's gotta take the lead tonight
Who's it gonna be?
I'm gonna sit right here
And tell you all that comes to me
If you have something to say
You should say it right now
(You should say it right now)
You ready?

You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I think I deserve it (let it go)
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
And I can't take it

I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy? (Make us look crazy)
If you ask me, I'm ready
(I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me, I'm ready
(I'm ready, I'm ready) yeah, uh

I know you once said to me
"This is exactly how it should feel when it's meant to be"
Time is only wasting, so why wait for eventually?
If we gon' do something 'bout it
We should do it right now
(We should do it right now)

Bae, uh
You give me a feeling that I never felt before
And I deserve it, I know I deserve it (let it go)
It's becoming something that's impossible to ignore
It is what we make it

I was wondering maybe
Could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy? (Make us look crazy)
Or would it be so beautiful?
Either way, I'm saying
If you ask me, I'm ready
(I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me, I'm ready
(I'm ready, I'm ready)

Yeah, yeah
Say
I give up before we try
Feel the lows before the highs
Clip our wings before we fly away, fly away
I can't say I came prepared
I'm suspended in the air
Won't you come be in the sky with me

I was wondering maybe, could I make you my baby?
If we do the unthinkable, would it make us look crazy? (Make us look crazy)
Or would it be so beautiful?
Either way, I'm saying
If you ask me, I'm ready (I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me, I'm ready (I'm ready, I'm ready)

If you ask me, I'm ready (I'm ready, I'm ready)
If you ask me, I'm ready (I'm ready, I'm ready)

Overall Meaning

The song Unthinkable by Drake featuring Alicia Keys is a love song that speaks about the decision to take a risk in love. The opening verse sets the tone for the song, as Drake expresses his desire for honesty and leadership. He urges his lover to take the lead and be honest about their feelings. This sets the stage for the rest of the song, as Drake and Alicia trade verses about their desire for each other and their willingness to take a chance on their love.

The chorus is the centerpiece of the song, as Alicia sings about the feeling that her lover gives her, and the sense that their connection is becoming impossible to ignore. She wonders if they could take things to the next level and start a family together, and acknowledges that doing so might make them look crazy in the eyes of others. But despite this, she says that she is ready to take the leap, and she urges her lover to do the same.

The second verse of the song continues to explore the idea of taking a risk in love, with Alicia singing about the importance of not giving up before they try. She acknowledges that there will be ups and downs in any relationship, but she encourages her lover to embrace the journey and to stay committed to the end.

Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of the power of love, and the idea that sometimes it takes bravery and risk-taking to find true happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Moment of honesty
Opening up with honesty and vulnerability

Someones gotta take the lead tonight
Taking initiative to make a move tonight

Who's it gonna be?
Asking who is going to take the lead

I'm gonna sit right here
Staying in the present moment

And tell you all that comes to me
Sharing everything that comes to mind

If you have something to say
Encouraging the other person to speak up

You give me a feeling that I never felt before
Expressing the unique connection and attraction

And I deserve it, I think I deserve it
Acknowledging the worthiness of the feeling

Its becoming something that's impossible to ignore
Recognizing the growing importance of the feeling

And I can't take it
Feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of emotions

I was wondering maybe
Expressing a desire or curiosity

Could I make you my baby
Asking if the other person wants to be in a committed relationship

If we do the unthinkable would it make us look crazy
Wondering if taking a risk at this point in the relationship is worth it

If you ask me I'm ready
Expressing readiness for a committed relationship

I know you said to me
Acknowledging what the other person said before

"This is exactly how it should feel when its meant to be"
Affirming the connection and attraction as something that feels right

Time is only wasting so why wait for eventually
Recognizing the urgency of taking action

If we gonna do something 'bout it
Making a commitment to take action

We should do it right now
Urging to take action in the present moment

It is what we make it
Indicating the uncertainty and flexibility of the situation and relationship

Why give up before we try
Encouraging to take a chance and not give up before it even starts

Feel the lows before the highs
Acknowledging that there may be challenges before things get better

Clip our wings before we fly away (fly away)
Not limiting ourselves before exploring the possibilities

I can't say I came prepared
Admitting to being unprepared

I'm suspended in the air
Feeling unsure and undecided

Won't you come be in the sky with me
Inviting the other person to take the risk together

Or would it be so beautiful either way I'm sayin'
Recognizing the potential beauty in taking a risk in the relationship regardless of the outcome

If you ask me I'm ready
Reiterating readiness for a committed relationship

If you ask me I'm ready
Reiterating readiness for a committed relationship

If you ask me I'm ready
Reiterating readiness for a committed relationship

If you ask me I'm ready
Reiterating readiness for a committed relationship

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kerry Brothers Jr., Aubrey Graham, Alicia Augello-Cook, Noah Shebib

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