On “A Keeper,” Drake uses his vocal range and melodies to reflect on the decisions made whilst in previous relationships, questioning why he would return to an ex-lover.
In the first verse, Drizzy reminisces about his former lover’s objection to his involvement in the streets, and he discusses his experience in a relationship in the second verse.
The line “Why would I keep you around?” in the chorus has a repetitive nature, contradicting the song’s title.
Lyrics of A Keeper
Okay, okay
Okay, okay
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
Yeah, whoa, yeah, and I roll
Licks I hit on my ones
When I didn't have no friends to ride
Sticks on my dawgs, and I can't even lie to you
Got too much pride for you
Gotta stay safe in these streets
Streets don't play favorites, though
I'm not afraid of it though
God is okay with me, so
Life of that shade that you throw
I've seen you take it low
Limbo right under that ho
Fuck out my face
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
I found a new muse
That's bad news for you
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
Once is a lot of things
Twice is a decision
Told me a lot of things
Forced into submission
Got you Mercedes Benz
But that don't make you driven
What can I do for you
How can I make a difference?
Friendship and loyalty
That's not what it's givin'
Given that
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep you around?
Why would I keep?
Okay, okay
Okay, okay