Falling Back

An introspective house track featuring tape hiss and a unique music video homage.

"Falling Back" is a song by Canadian rapper and singer Drake, released through Republic Records and OVO Sound as the second track from his seventh studio album, Honestly, Nevermind. The single dropped on June 17, 2022, alongside the full album. Produced with &ME, Rampa, Alex Lustig, and Beau Nox, the track was mixed by 40 and Luca Pretolesi and recorded by Noel Cadastre. Described by Consequence as "introspective house," the production notably incorporates old-school tape hiss to create its distinct sonic texture.

Quick Facts

Artist

Drake

Album

Honestly, Nevermind

Released

17 June 2022

Genre

House

Length

4:25

Label

OVO; Republic

Writer

Aubrey Graham
André Boadu
Gregor Sütterlin
Alexander Lustig
Christian Astrop

Producer

&ME; Rampa

Lore & Background

The song's visual identity is anchored in a music video directed by Director X, which premiered on June 17, 2022. The narrative sees Drake marrying 23 different women, with Canadian-American professional basketball player Tristan Thompson appearing as his best man and Drake's mother, Sandi Graham, making an appearance. A significant moment occurs when The Dan Band performs a cover of Drake's "Best I Ever Had." The video also features the text "Free YSL" in green capital letters, showing support for artists like Young Thug and Gunna who were arrested under a RICO indictment in May 2022. This marriage scene pays specific homage to the music video for hip hop duo UGK's 2007 single, "International Players Anthem (I Choose You)," featuring Outkast.