I Guess It’s Fuck Me

I Guess It’s Fuck Me serves as the introspective outro to the collaborative album Her Loss, functioning as a solo confessional where Drake assumes the role of the problem in his failed relationships. The title itself is a phrase of resignation, often used when someone feels unfairly targeted or dismissed, but here, Drake flips it to accept culpability.

The central theme is the incompatibility of his massive superstardom with genuine intimacy. He paints a portrait of a man who is "sleeping in the whip" and working until "2049," driven by past trauma (referencing his mother's pain in 2009). This relentless ambition leaves no room for the emotional availability required in a healthy relationship. He acknowledges that he keeps women "on the outside," introducing them to his crew but never truly letting them into his inner world.

Explicitly, the song addresses a specific woman who left him "so abruptly," leaving him without closure. Implicitly, it is a critique of the modern dating landscape he inhabits—filled with "devils" with "pretty eyes" who are just trying to get by. He recognizes the transactional nature of these interactions but ultimately points the finger at himself. The line "the truth is a suicide" suggests that facing the reality of his loneliness and his role in it is too painful to bear, so he chooses the "dare" of continuing his toxic lifestyle.

The song opens with a candid, conversational admission of defeat. The narrator addresses a former lover who has left him abruptly, leaving him confused and asking what he did wrong. He expresses a desire for closure, asking her to come over one last time before they part ways permanently.

He then transitions into a broader reflection on his life and psyche. He compares his resilience to the stepping traditions of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, claiming that if being "real" were a crime, he would be serving a life sentence. He describes himself as an "antisocial socialite," highlighting the paradox of his public fame and private isolation. He references the pain he saw in his mother's eyes years ago as a driving force that keeps him working relentlessly into the future.

The narrative shifts back to his romantic struggles. He mentions how women hate when he defers them to "some other time," even though his schedule is genuinely packed. He acknowledges that he sounds crazy to those who don't understand his lifestyle. He distinguishes himself from the average person working a nine-to-five job, stating he works "nine to nine" and referencing his city, Toronto (the 6), with a wordplay about turning it upside down to make a nine.

He cynically observes the women he attracts, describing them as "devils" who often have "pretty eyes" and superficial goals. Despite judging them, he questions who he is to judge. He offers a "truth or dare" scenario, choosing "dare" because the truth is too painful—a "suicide." He admits he would rather live a lie and keep his partner on the periphery of his life rather than letting them fully in.

The song concludes with a repetitive, resigned hook. He tells the woman she acts like she belongs to him, but she actually belongs to everyone else when she is bored. He confesses that the situation could make a "thug cry," but he plays it tough. He uses a metaphor about flying so high that there are no stairs to get down, symbolizing his entrapment in his own success. The track fades out with him accepting the blame: "I guess it's me."

I Guess It’s Fuck Me was released on November 4, 2022, as the sixteenth and final track of the collaborative studio album Her Loss by Drake and 21 Savage. While the album is a joint project, this specific track is a solo performance by Drake, fitting his tradition of ending albums with long, introspective, timestamp-style verses.

The song was produced by The Loud Pack, a production team that includes Shivam Saha. Unlike the high-energy, trap-heavy tracks that characterize much of the album (such as "Rich Flex"), this song strips away the percussion and relies almost entirely on a somber, looping piano melody. The recording likely took place during the 2022 sessions for the album, a period where Drake was exploring more experimental and house-influenced sounds on Honestly, Nevermind, but this track returns to his roots of moody, lyric-centric R&B/rap fusion.

The rhyme scheme is irregular and free-flowing, often utilizing slant rhymes (e.g., "Hamptons" with "climb" and "fly" relies on assonance rather than perfect rhyme). The rhythm is slow and lethargic, matching the track's tempo of approximately 82 BPM. Drake often raps behind the beat or stretches words out, creating a rubato effect that feels unpolished and raw. This loose rhythmic structure mirrors the song's theme of emotional unraveling, contrasting with the tight, grid-locked flows found on the album's more aggressive tracks.

The song employs a stream-of-consciousness narrative style. There is no traditional verse-chorus structure; instead, it flows as a continuous, rambling monologue, mimicking a late-night drunken phone call or a therapy session. This enhances the feeling of vulnerability and lack of filter.

Musically, the track relies on minimalism. The instrumentation is sparse, consisting primarily of a melancholic piano progression. This lack of drums or heavy bass forces the listener to focus entirely on Drake's voice and lyrics. His vocal delivery is a blend of singing and spoken word, often slipping into a mumble or a tired croon, which reinforces the themes of exhaustion and resignation.

Literary techniques include internal rhyme ("antisocial socialite," "crazy to a lazy mind") and antithesis (contrasting "truth" and "dare," "live" and "die"), which highlight the conflicts within his own mind.

While not released as a single, I Guess It’s Fuck Me has garnered critical acclaim and fan appreciation as one of the standout "outro" tracks in Drake's discography. It is often compared to his other celebrated introspective closers like "The Remorse" or "Do Not Disturb." Fans and critics have praised it for offering a glimpse of the "Old Drake"—vulnerable and lyrical—amidst a project largely defined by trap bangers. The line "The 6 upside down, it's a 9" has been cited as a clever callback to his branding, further cementing his cultural dominance over Toronto's identity.

The lyrics are dense with imagery that contrasts high status with emotional lows:

• Omega Psi Phi: Drake uses the fraternity known for its "stepping" tradition as a metaphor for his own perseverance. "Still stepping like Omega Psi Phi" implies he is continuing to move forward and make noise despite the obstacles.
• The Hamptons/Stairs: He uses the image of flying into the Hamptons (a symbol of elite wealth) to describe his isolation. The line "They didn't add the stairs for the shit I fly" is a metaphor for reaching a level of success from which there is no easy return or grounding. He is stuck at the top.
• The 6 and the 9: A recurring motif in Drake's discography. He references his hometown Toronto (the 6) and flips it to a 9, which can be interpreted as a reference to the "69" sexual position or simply a wordplay on working "9 to 9" (endless labor) vs. "9 to 5."
• Devils with pretty eyes: This symbolizes the temptations of his lifestyle. The women he meets are beautiful but ultimately destructive or spiritually hollow ("devils"), representing the superficiality of the connections he forms.

The title phrase, "I guess it's fuck me," acts as the central motif and the ultimate conclusion of the song. It is the resolution to his questioning of "what did I do wrong?" It signifies an acceptance of the role of the villain.

Another recurring idea is the duality of time: "working 9 to 5" vs. "9 to 9," "working till it's 2049," and "love has been a long time." These references emphasize his obsession with legacy and work over the present moment and personal connection. The repetition of the question "Tell me what did I do wrong?" underscores his confusion and desperation for closure.