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In an interview with MTV2's "Sucker Free Countdown," Drizzy admitted he's always had love for Minaj, saying, "I've always really, actually, really had a crush on her, always really loved her, and she's always just looked at me as, like, her little brother."Ĭo-produced by Drake's right-hand man Noah "40" Shebib, "Un-Thinkable" served as the third single from Keys' latest album, The Element of Freedom. I never told anyone that I hope he won't get mad that I said that."ĭespite the rappers' supposed brother-and-sister relationship, the duo have raised eyebrows with their short-term Twitter marriage and Drake's admitted crush on Nicki. In a recent interview with Complex, Nicki said, "You know what else he told me he wrote for me? The Alicia Keys song 'I'm Ready.' I happen to love the song. It was Minaj who originally spilled the beans and revealed that she was Drake's "Un-Thinkable" inspiration. I wrote it based off two things: Number one, based off that, and then two, based off Alicia and Swizz and their situation, and it just seemed fitting. "The concept came from a conversation that we had, or conversations we have. In a recent interview with BET.com, the Young Money rapper confirmed speculation that he wrote the song with the Harajuku Barbie in mind. But who would have thought that the song was also inspired by the Toronto MC's feelings about Nicki Minaj? The song, which was co-written by Drake, has been rumored to be the story of Keys' own personal experiences. Read the lyrics for Nick Drake’s “Fruit Tree” here, and take a listen to the song below.On her single "Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)," Alicia Keys sings the tale of a tempting and forbidden love that may not be accepted by everyone. The darkness really can give the brightest light. It’s this bittersweet mix that makes Nick Drake songs ideal for remembering someone you love. The lyrics have a heavy feel to them, yet the music is light and hopeful. Verse 1 Yours Youre still the one that I adore Aint much out there to have feelings for Guess whose it is Guess whose it is Gues. Like many Nick Drake songs, this one creates an atmosphere that leaves listeners completely captivated. The song feels like a glimpse into his own future. In this sense, it parallels Drake’s own life, being that he was never recognized for his work until long after he had died. It describes the bittersweet feeling of being recognized only after you have died. In one sense, it’s the cliche of a young artist burning out before he fades away, but the song goes beyond that simplistic meaning. “Fruit Tree” is about the wish to be adored while you are alive, but ultimately finding greater meaning after death. This is a song for those who are struggling with their purpose in life, or who have lost someone vibrant and artistic. He also embraces the troubled thoughts that many have as they wander through life, painting them as beautiful in their own right. When Drake sings, “Safe in a womb of an everlasting night, you find the darkness can give the brightest light,” he encapsulates what it means to dedicate yourself to something fully, even at the price of recognition. While it’s true that the lyrics have a clear cynical edge, the song actually captures the beauty of a life dedicated to art. Few songs capture the artist’s life as perfectly as Nick Drake’s “Fruit Tree.” Drake’s own life was filled with anguish as he struggled with depression and addiction, eventually consuming him entirely at just 26 years old.ĭespite his tormented history, “Fruit Tree” is unlike any other song in the genre.