Bria's Interlude
Drake · So Far Gone [2009]
Even though your all alone
All I know when I am gone
I just wanna keep you warm
I'm comin' back, I'm comin' back
Yes, I'll be there
Yes, I'll be there
Cause when I'm all alone I think about your face
And how I wanna touch, I'm so far away (I'm So)
All I wanna do is give you all of me now
Are you ready? Are you ready? Yeah
[Chorus]
[Drake:]
I know that we just met
I don't wanna leave you yet
Promise that I won't forget
I'm comin' back, I'm comin' back
Yes, I'll be there
Yes, I'll be there
Passport to fly
Sittin' at the gate
I just wanna touch you
But I'm so far away (I'm So)
All I wanna do is give you all of me now
Are you ready? Are you ready? Oooh
Bria's Interlude
Released on Drake's 2009 mixtape So Far Gone, 'Bria's Interlude' stands as a pivotal moment in his early discography, marking a distinct shift toward R&B-inflected hip-hop. The track features a haunting vocal performance by Bria Kelly, whose ethereal delivery anchors the song's melancholic atmosphere. Unlike many of his contemporaries, Drake prioritized emotional vulnerability and atmospheric production over aggressive lyricism here, setting a tone that would define his subsequent work on albums like Take Care. The recording captures the raw, introspective energy of the late 2000s hip-hop scene, where personal storytelling and melodic hooks became central to the genre's evolution. This collaboration not only highlighted Drake's growing versatility but also cemented Bria Kelly's status as a significant voice in modern R&B.