STOCKHOLM—Swedish pop sensation Lykke Li reportedly expressed mild surprise Tuesday that her 2011 hit “I Follow Rivers” had resurfaced on Drake’s latest album, “For All The Dogs Scary Hours Edition.” The melancholic synth-pop anthem, which peaked at number 8 on the charts before becoming a global meme about following rivers, has now found a new home as a haunting interlude on the Canadian rapper’s surprise release. Li, who penned the song about the inherent difficulties of navigation, stated the song “has a life of its own,” much like a lost Amazon package or a sentient tumbleweed.
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The unexpected placement came after Drake reportedly heard a sped-up version of “I Follow Rivers” on TikTok. “It just felt right,” explained Drake, according to a statement released by his publicist, who also confirmed Drake recently learned what a “publicist” was. “The original song is about navigating treacherous waters. My new song is about navigating the treacherous waters of being constantly online and having feelings. It’s a deep connection.” The Swedish singer, Lykke Li, found the connection equally profound. “It’s like finding a lost sock in the dryer, only the sock is a multi-platinum hit and the dryer is the entire internet,” Li told reporters. She noted that hearing her song on Drake’s album felt like destiny, or at least a really good algorithm.
An Uncharted Collaboration
Music critics were divided on the artistic merit of the collaboration. Some praised Drake for his “audacious sampling choices,” while others questioned whether Drake had actually listened to the original song or just the meme version. Lykke Li, however, remained philosophical about the journey of “I Follow Rivers.” “We all follow rivers, you know? Sometimes they lead to the ocean. Sometimes they lead to a Drake album,” she mused. Her team confirmed that no official collaboration was planned, nor was any payment discussed. At press time, Lykke Li was reportedly searching for “I Follow Rivers” on YouTube to confirm its existence.
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