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“Yikes” is a song about drugs, specifically about addiction and intoxication. Ye alludes to hallucinogens and prescription opioids, and describes the highs that these can induce as being menacing and frightening. He also references other famous artists like Prince and Michael Jackson who died of prescription drug overdoses, to highlight the perils of his own addiction. Drake has been revealed as a lyricist and composer on the song, responsible for creating the original hook.