The song “HOT UPTOWN” features Drake and Camila Cabello exploring themes of love, desire, and reconciliation amidst luxury and materialism. Drake opens with references to luxury items like Nike shoes and Benz cars, hinting at a glamorous lifestyle. Camila Cabello joins in with emotive vocals in the refrain and chorus, expressing longing and a desire to rekindle love, particularly when things get heated uptown. The post-chorus emphasizes physical intimacy, highlighting a passionate connection. Throughout the verses, Drake reflects on the challenges and efforts involved in maintaining a relationship, while Camila asserts her self-worth and the value of her love. The song blends Drake’s rap verses with Camila’s melodic vocals, creating a narrative of love, attraction, and the pursuit of happiness amidst life’s luxuries.
This song contains many references to the other Drake feature on this album in the song “Uuugly”. The song “Uuugly” is also about a breakup where the main speaker is Drake, in contrast to this song where the main speaker is Camilia. This can be seen as two different perspectives over the same breakup.