A lyric about erm, cats and dogs? We don’t have to spell out this Drake lyric. It’s pretty obvious what the rapper is referring to here. We just think it’s a funny play on words. Cause your words don’t match your actions like a foreign film / And now it’s ‘Silence in the Lamb’ like the horror film” Nothing . . .” I reached up automatically to twirl my hair, but there wasn’t much left of it. I cursed myself for destroying the one thing I used as a coping mechanism. In addition, Em's indecisive post-reunion actions, the dubious "love-triangle" with Trevor-the-boyfriend (who, IMO, was just filler) and, Em's slow paced read (despite everyone telling her to just finish the book already) of Jax's book, were so unbelievable that I was not in the least interested about their HEA.

A lyric about confidence – Follow Drake’s mantra on confidence and you’re bound to be less fearful of the ‘what ifs’. It’s this attitude that helped him make headlines after all. Every time that Yeezy called a truce, he had my head inflated / Thinkin’ we gon’ finally peace it up and get to levitatin’ / Realize that everything premeditated”

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We weren’t together, but he was always there, like a part of my soul. I tried desperately to deny it and to forget…" He ain’t show up / Valuable lesson, man, I had to grow up / That’s why I never ask for help / I’ll do it for you ni**as and do it for myself” A lyric about life – Whether it’s Prince or Whitney Houston, why is it we only celebrate people after they die? Drake wants to be respected and appreciated right now while he’s alive. Shut up, you stupid, stupid girl. You’re just like your stupid mother.” He shook his head with such disappointment and disgust. “Get to bed.”

Stephens, R. & Clatworthy, A. (2006). Does swearing have an analgesic effect? Poster presentation at the British Psychological Society Psychobiology Section annual conference, 18–20 September 2006, Windermere. A lyric about compassion – This may not be an original Drake line (it’s actually an old Irish toast), but most of us identify it as one of his greatest lyrics. There’s no denying it’s a sweet way to wish someone well. A classic. I also didn't love the love triangle aspect. First of all, a love triangle only really works for me if I actually have no idea who the MC will end up with. In this case, Emi's boyfriend was just filler-fluff, and it got annoying how long they let their relationship drag on.

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I especially love the way this story was told. I can’t imagine a better way to tell Em’s past than through this novel. It was a brilliant way to let us see it through her eyes as well as Jase’s. I think Renee writes so beautifully and it really shone through with this story. It was such a special book to me. It’s one of those stories that will stay with you and imprint on your heart. Say you’ll never ever leave from beside me / ‘Cause I want ya, and I need ya / And I’m down for you always” A lyric about not giving up – No matter how tough things get, Drake doesn’t quit. He continues to build his dream, and he won’t stop until he dies. This is all the motivation you need on a rainy day. Renee Carlino truly outdid herself. I've read every book she's written and this one is my favorite. In fact, it's also one of the best books I've read this year! It's captivating and intriguing, utterly addictive, and filled with the emotional intensity that comes with a heart-wrenchingly powerful love that's been given a second chance. I absolutely loved it!! I’ve read all of Renee Carlino’s books, and Swear on This Life is by far the best one. This author always has a way with words, but she truly outdid herself with this story. I am not always a fan of second chance romances. There always seems to be something that doesn’t work for me, but this one was written perfectly. There is nothing I would change. I loved every word!

A lyric about wisdom (teeth?)– You gotta love it when Drake drops funny lyrics like this. When you know you’ve been speaking the truth and wisdom (pain) is seeping out of your mouth, use this line! You know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it'd be nice if you just take it." Robbins, M.L., Focella, E.S., Kasle, S. et al. (2011). Naturalistically observed swearing, emotional support, and depressive symptoms in women coping with illness. Health Psychology, 30, 789–792. Stephens, R., Atkins, J. & Kingston, A. (2009). Swearing as a response to pain. NeuroReport, 20, 1056–1060. A lyric about winning –Again, Drake puts himself on a pedestal as if Eminem, Kanye and Lil’ Wayne aren’t even there. Either way, this is some dope wordplay once again. One of Drake’s hardest verses.No wonder Billboard refers to him as “the leader of a new hip-hop generation.” Drake’s rhymes are so lyrically clever, emotive and relatable, they’ve even been turned into internet memes or used as viral inspirational catchphrases. At 27, Em is an adjunct professor/uninspired writer who lives with a roommate. Anyways, imagine her surprise when her roommate comes home with a book she insisted Em had to read, only for Em to discover the book- "All the roads between"- was a semi-memoir, chronicling hers and Jax's childhood, which Jax had written. A lyric about life – This lyric was inspired by a Braveheart quote and reminds us that we have to live life to the fullest. A motivational line that inspires us to go out and make memories. A lyric about love – Whether you write it in a text or use it as an Insta caption, these are touching words. This short and sweet line is an impactful way to let someone know you’re still crazy about them.