Fire & Desire

“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]

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]