[Music] Drake – Prioritizing [+ Lyrics]

Drake continues to explore nuanced themes on his 2026 project, HABIBTI (FOMO). Positioned as the 11th track among 15, Prioritizing contributes to the album’s cohesive flow, reflecting the artist’s project-first writing approach. Each song is crafted to serve the larger narrative, and this track fits seamlessly into that vision.

The American artist’s decision to embed Prioritizing deep within the album structure demonstrates an intentional sequencing, inviting listeners to engage with the project as a whole rather than isolated singles. This approach underscores a commitment to storytelling through the album format, emphasizing thematic development over chart-centric releases.

As part of HABIBTI (FOMO), the track’s placement at number 11 out of 15 showcases a matured phase in the listening journey, where the project's layers unfold and the artist’s vision fully materializes. This deliberate arrangement reflects Drake’s preference for crafting complete projects that resonate in their entirety rather than fragmentary hits.

Drake Prioritizing Lyrics:
I feel like my phone knows we're talking
I think that the news knows we're watching
Karma is about to come knocking
I'm so scared for what those times are gonna be like
A.I. used to be some guy we tried to be like
Ladies used to be free before 10:00 every night
Now they got you all in a line, standing outside

They want me on my last leg, some Terry Fox vibes
You don't have a gag reflex, it's blowing my mind
Hate when people compliment you on your perfume
You said, "Boy, I hate it 'cause I smell just like you"
Politicians, villains, they are one and the same
So much we could question, so much they don't explain
You wanna go live 9 to 5, oh, my days
50K on one bag, you are having your way
Roof over your head, priorities drift away

Time for some prioritizing
Time to open both those eyelids
All these drinks are paralyzing
Life right now is terrifying

Need some friends, but you don't know where to find 'em
A good job is like Waldo, don't know where to find 'em
We just talk on text, I'm always call declining
You write me heartfelt words, I find out Chat's behind it
Under her microscope, I be failin' science
What is the reality of moving away?
How many matchas can you consume in a day?
Your engagement ring needs diamond testing
Spoon-feeding you my suggestions
Anxiety and high depression, seasonal, if I was guessing

Time for some prioritizing
Time to open both those eyelids
All these drinks are paralyzing
Life right now is terrifying