Full Lyrics and Hidden References in Drake's 'Look What You've Done' Explained
By Alexander Ross
Q1: Who is speaking in the voicemail at the end of "Look What You’ve Done"?
A1: The voicemail is an authentic recording of Drake’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Sher. Recorded shortly before her death in late 2012, she expresses her gratitude and pride for Drake's support while living at the Baycrest geriatric facility in Toronto.
Q2: What is the sample used in "Look What You’ve Done"?
A2: The song samples vocal elements from the track "If U Scared, Say U Scared" performed by Pierre Medor. Producer Chase N. Cashe chopped the vocal harmonies and layered them over his original piano chords.
Q3: Which Toronto neighborhood is Drake referring to in the lyrics?
A3: The track references Drake's early life living with his mother in an apartment on Weston Road, followed by their rental on the bottom half of a house in Forest Hill, along with visits to North York's Baycrest medical center.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
