: The song popularizes Toronto/Jamaican slang like "touching road" (going out to party). Drake – Hotline Bling Lyrics - Genius
Released in October 2015 and directed by , the official music video became an instant cultural staple: Drake – Hotline Bling
The lyrics explore themes of following a breakup. Drake addresses an ex-lover who used to call him late at night (the "hotline bling") but has since moved on to a more independent, "hard-partying" lifestyle in a different city. : The song popularizes Toronto/Jamaican slang like "touching
: The song popularizes Toronto/Jamaican slang like "touching road" (going out to party). Drake – Hotline Bling Lyrics - Genius
Released in October 2015 and directed by , the official music video became an instant cultural staple:
The lyrics explore themes of following a breakup. Drake addresses an ex-lover who used to call him late at night (the "hotline bling") but has since moved on to a more independent, "hard-partying" lifestyle in a different city.