In 'Girls Want Girls', Drake and Lil Baby express their interest in women who are attracted to other women. The lyrics controversially liken the artists' attraction to women to being lesbian themselves, stating 'say that you a lesbian, girl, me too.' The song has been criticized for its approach to the subject which seemingly fetishizes lesbian relationships while boasting about their luxury lifestyles and connections.
The opening lines of 'Girls Want Girls' immediately set a flirtatious and confident tone. Drake expresses a fascination with a woman, commenting on her transparency both in attire and in sharing her experiences. When the woman identifies as a lesbian, Drake's response is both cheeky and an attempt at camaraderie - 'girl, me too' - signifying a common interest in women. This line, while meant to be playful, introduces a disregard for the authenticity of lesbian identity, reducing it to merely a shared sexual preference with no regard to the deeper personal and emotional connections involved.
As the song progresses, the artists recount luxury and excess, including brands like Casamigos and promises of material indulgence to impress the women they're courting. Lil Baby's verse delves into his dynamic with his partner and another woman, fostering a casual narrative of polyamory. Emotionally, it's a mix of braggadocio and desire, with the promised thrill of a 'movie'-like experience that holds an underlying assumption about what these women should want: excitement, glamour, and him.
Throughout the song, there is an undercurrent of freedom and flexibility when it comes to the artists' romantic encounters. With lines like 'I might come, I might go, I don't know,' Drake characterizes the non-committal and aloof attitude that both artists embody. It challenges the concept of stable relationships, instead celebrating the unpredictable nature of their romantic lives.
Towards the end of 'Girls Want Girls', there's an appealing offer to step into the world of the rich and famous - marked by the closeness to the 'gang' and 'finest of things'. The conclusive emotional beat of the song is one of tempting promise and the allure of the high life intermingled with the complex dynamics of the relationships being described. It raises questions about intentions and honesty in the connections between the artists and the women discussed in the song.
"I grew up with Drayaface"
Draya Michele, once known for her role on the reality TV series 'Basketball Wives LA,' is used here by Drake as a representation of the kind of beautiful women he is accustomed to.
"Got matching Benz and matching APs"
Lil Baby boasts about the lavish gifts he has given, with 'matching Benz' referring to Mercedes cars, and 'APs' standing for Audemars Piguet, a high-end watch brand.
"We got 1942, Casamigos, it's getting heated"
1942 and Casamigos are brands of tequila, and might imply that the situation gets more intense or interesting as they consume these spirits.
"But I know you wanna roll with the gang"
This line suggests that the women they're addressing are drawn to the lifestyle and status of being associated with Drake and his entourage.