Cece's Interlude
Drake · Thank Me Later [2010]
All night I - been staring--can you tell I want you?
Can't be too - wide open--there's nothing I won't do
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-whoa
Just thought you should
Know-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-whoa-ooh
[Chorus]
That's when you start to laugh (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Saying I just want what I can't have (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Won't even give me a chance (Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Claiming I'm just not as serious as you
Shawty if you only knew
This is serious...Unh
[Verse 2]
I wish I - wasn't famous
I wish I - was still in school
So that I could have you in my dorm room
I would put it on you--crazy
[Chorus]
[Guitar Interlude]
[Repeat 7x] Ho-whoa-oh yeah
Cece's Interlude
Released on Drake's 2010 debut album Thank Me Later, Cece's Interlude stands as a pivotal moment in his early career, showcasing his signature blend of introspective lyricism and melodic sensibility. The track features a collaboration with Cece, a relationship that would later become a central theme in his discography. Produced by the same team behind his breakout hit Pound Cake, the recording captures the raw vulnerability and rhythmic precision that defined the Toronto sound of the early 2010s. As a bridge between his initial pop-rap experimentation and the more complex, soul-influenced direction he would take on Take Care, the song highlights Drake's ability to weave personal narrative with catchy, radio-friendly hooks. It remains a staple of his catalog, illustrating his evolution from a feature artist to a dominant force in contemporary hip-hop.