Hold On, We're Going Home

Drake · Other Songs - Drake

[Bridge]

I got my eyes on you, you're everything that I see

I want your hot love and emotion endlessly

I can't get over you, you left your mark on me

I want your high love and emotion endlessly

Cause you're a good girl and you know it

You act so different around me

Cause you're a good girl and you know it

I know exactly who you could be

[Hook]

Just hold on we're going home

Just hold on we're going home

It's hard to do these things alone

Just hold on we're going home

[Bridge + Hook]

[Interlude: Majid Jordan]

You're the girl, you're the one

Gave you everything I love

I think there's something, baby

I think there's something, baby

[Hook]

Hold On, We're Going Home

Drake's 'Hold On, We're Going Home' stands as a defining track from his 2013 album *Nothing Was The Same*, marking a pivotal shift in his sound toward warmer, more intimate production. The song blends R&B and hip-hop influences with a nostalgic atmosphere, featuring a standout collaboration with Mavis Staples that anchors the track in soulful tradition. Its acoustic guitar-driven arrangement and reflective lyrics explore themes of family, memory, and the passage of time, distinguishing it from the darker, trap-influenced tracks that dominated his earlier work. The recording became a cultural touchstone, influencing a wave of artists to incorporate soul samples and organic instrumentation into modern hip-hop. As a centerpiece of his discography, the song exemplifies Drake's ability to pivot between commercial appeal and genuine emotional resonance, cementing his status as a versatile force in contemporary music.