Fire & Desire

"Fire & Desire"
Song by Drake
from the album Views
Released	April 29, 2016
Recorded	2016
Genre	R&B
Length	3:58
Label	OVO Republic
Songwriter(s)	Aubrey Graham Noah Shebib Brandy Norwood Rochad Holiday Curtis Wilson William Young
Producer(s)	40 Hagler Jordan Lewis

"Fire & Desire" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake, recorded for his fourth studio album Views (2016). ^{[1] [2]} The song was certified platinum on June 29, 2018. ^[3]

Composition and lyrics

“Fire & Desire” is a smooth low-energy R&B song with a length of three minutes and fifty-eight seconds. The song plays with chilly chords and clipped electronic drums. ^[4] The song samples the 1994 song “I Dedicate (Part II)” by Brandy, used throughout the whole song from the beginning to the end. ^{[5] [6]} Drake's ability to dive into personal experiences and emotions is demonstrated in "Fire & Desire”. The song is about recognizing the significance of his lady ("you're a real-ass woman and I like it," he sings). His city of Toronto, also referred to as the "6ix," is mentioned in the phrase "I turned the 6 upside down, it's a 9 now," which represents the changes and advancements he has experienced. In addition. ^[5]

Reception

Bandwagon's Angela Buensuceso felt conflicted about "Fire & Desire." "The lyrics get repetitive, with forlorn lamentations on what could've been with a former lover, mentions of money and success, and the importance of having a tight crew mentioned over and over again," she said in reference to the majority of the album's tracks. According to her, the album's lyrics are becoming monotonous; as it continues, "The lack of depth becomes very evident and the lyrics are beginning to sour." ^[7]

Charts

Chart performance for "Fire & Desire"

Chart (2016)	Peak position
Canada (Canadian Hot 100) [8]	64
UK Singles (OCC) [9]	88
US Billboard Hot 100 [10]	75
US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs ( Billboard ) [11]	30

Certifications

Certifications for "Fire & Desire"

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA) [12]	Platinum	70,000‡
United Kingdom (BPI) [13]	Gold	400,000‡
United States (RIAA) [14]	Platinum	1,000,000‡
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References

1. Darville, Jordan (25 May 2016). "Listen To This Vaporwave Remix Of Drake's "Fire & Desire"". The Fader . Retrieved 19 February 2024.
2. Callas, Brad (6 July 2018). "10 Best R&B Samples in Drake's Catalog, Ranked". DJBooth. Retrieved 19 February 2024.
3. Suarez, Gary (29 June 2018). "Drake Is Now The RIAA's Top Certified Singles Artist Ever". Forbes . Retrieved 19 February 2024.
4. Weiner, Jonah (May 2, 2016). Rolling Stone - Views Music Album Review. Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
5. McGahan, Michelle (April 29, 2016). Bustle - Drake's 'Fire & Desire' Samples A '90s Icon. Bustle. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
6. Twells, John (November 11, 2016). FactMag - Drake's Views: Exploring the songs behind the samples. FactMag. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
7. Buensuceso, Angela (May 10, 2016). ALBUM REVIEW: Drake - VIEWS. Bandwagon. Archived from the original on January 27, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
8. "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
9. "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved April 3, 2024.
10. "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
11. "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
12. "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 2024 Singles" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association . Retrieved June 22, 2024.
13. "British single certifications – Drake – Fire & Desire". British Phonographic Industry . Retrieved July 11, 2025.
14. "American single certifications – Drake – Fire & Desire". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved January 27, 2024.