Dann speculates that the song may have been inspired by Drake's enthusiasm for hashish, a drug which the songwriter was using, according to close associates, to insulate himself from the world around him. Although he does not appear to have developed his drug habit further, it has been suggested that his tastes developed after his contact with Cale, who was struggling with a heroin habit.
Dann speculates that Drake's song may have been inspired by his use of hashish, a drug which associates claim he used to shield himself from the world around him. Although he did not pursue his drug use further, it is suggested that his musical tastes were influenced by Cale, who was battling a heroin addiction.