"Now she want a photo/ You already know though/ You only live once: that’s the motto n*gga YOLO/ We bout it every day, every day, every day/ Like we sittin’ on the bench, n*gga we don’t really play/ Every day, every day, f$%k what anybody say/ Can’t see 'em 'cause the money in the way/ Real n*gga what's up?" -Drake, "The Motto" The acronym YOLO (you only live once) spread like wildfire and is arguably the most commonly used phrase now amongst the 18-25 demographic. Drake's four letter mantra on life symbolizes the rebellious spirit of our culture, placing sole emphasis on what satisfaction can be gained from the current moment. Those who follow the creed live by simply throwing caution to the wind, ignoring the risk of future consequences for what is available, as Luther Vandross called it, "Here and Now" . If Drake was saying "YOLO" to his accountants, He wouldn't be smiling like this. When this theory is...
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