User Submitted Meanings. A submission from Nigeria says the name Hennessy means 'Mother love' and is of Filipino (Philippines) origin.; A submission from Canada says the name Hennessy means 'Mother's Love' and is of Filipino (Philippines) origin.; Search for more names by meaning. This dancehall-themed burner was one of two Drake singles released on April 5, 2016, alongside 'Pop Style.' Drake raps here about having one more dance with a woman before he leaves the club with 'a Hennessy in my hand.' The Toronto MC previously referenced the French cognac on his Take Care track 'HYFR.'
What a time to be alive. In a series of tweets, Drake just dropped two new songs from his upcoming album Views from the 6. While I am certainly questioning when the album will come out in entirety (we know it's sometime in April), I am not at all going to question why these tracks were released early (because I was raised to accept gifts graciously). Anyway, the new songs are 'Pop Style' featuring Jay Z and Kanye West and 'One Dance' featuring Wizkid and Kyla. While it's clear 'Pop Style' will be a big deal — considering that it's a mash of arguably the three most powerful and influential hip hop artists — let's talk about 'One Dance.' Specifically, the 'One Dance' lyrics. After a quick skim of the jam's content, it becomes clear that Drake's newest beat isn't about dancing (though certainly, it will make you want to get up and do so).
Nope, in typical Drake fashion, 'One Dance' is a song about relationships, love, and, yeah, probably a little bit of sex. What makes this one feel different is its set against the backdrop of a funky — and surprisingly pop-like — melody. Before you dissect the lyrics, I'd suggest you do yourself a favor and buy 'One Dance' on iTunes now. Thank me later. Probably thank Drake too, at some point. Anyway, let's get into these 'One Dance' lyrics.
Xo Hennessy Meaning
Grips on your legsFront way, back wayYou know that I don't playStreets not safeBut I never run awayEven when I'm awayOT, OT is never much love when we go OTI pray to make it back in one pieceI pray, I pray
Things start off fast, because, as we are quickly informed, Drake does not play. Even when the streets are not safe, he never runs away, and even when he is away OT (which is Toronto slang for 'Out of Town') is never too much for him. But then maybe it is, since he prays to make it back in one piece? What are you saying Drizzy? Is the love not enough or too much? Here comes the hook..
That's why I need a one danceGot the Hennessy in my handOne more time 'fore I goI have powers taking ahold on meI need a one danceGot the Hennessy in my handOne more time 'fore I goI have powers taking ahold on me
So dance has healing properties I take it, then? I also fully understand how you could think this way. Even though methinks you are certainly not talking about just dancing, dance heals all. Hennessy also does not hurt.
Strength and guidanceAll that I'm wishing for my friendsNobody makes it from my endsI had to bust up the silenceYou know you gotta stick by meSoon as you see the text, reply meI don't wanna spend time fightingWe've got no time
Things get a bit more serious in this verse. Seems like Drake — and this dancing partner — have had their own trials and tribulations. All he's asking for is a timely text response, and, honestly, that's valid. Plus, there's no time to fight. He just wants to dance, remember? Cue Kyla's verse.
I need to know where do you wanna goCause if you're down, I'll take it slowMake you lose controlWhere, where, whereWhere, where, where, whereWhere, where, whereWhere, where, where, whereCause if you're down, cause if you're downCause if you're down
Vsop Hennessy Meaning
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Kyla? Drake's down. This is pretty much all he's been talking about, have you not listened? He really wants to dance. And by dance, I don't mean dance at all, because this is Drake and that's just way too PG.
It's pretty clear that Drake and the woman he's trying to get one more dance with will leave the club at some point. They both seem down. As long as she replies to his texts and has enough Hennessy, you know?
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from its original version.
Hennessy Definition
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Hennessy Name
Hennessy is something you should absolutely know about, assuming you like smooth, rich tipples. Also if you like having the appearance of incredible swagger.
The company — which reads 'modern' but is in fact 253 years young — puts out a solid half of the world's Cognac. It has Irish roots, and kept two families in business for eight and seven generations, respectively. To put that in perspective, my father once asked me to take over the family business and instead I took an improv class.
In honor of any family who can do eight generations of anything, here are a few facts about Hennessy worth knowing.
Hennessy: Thoroughly French … by way of Ireland.
Hennessy is Cognac, which is brandy made in Cognac, France. But the brand was created by an Irishman. Richard Hennessy was born to an aristocratic family in County Cork in 1724. As was fairly common for a man of his stature, Hennessy left Ireland for continental Europe, where he fought for Louis XV's army, founded Hennessy in 1765, and began the family legacy of getting very classy people drunk.
In case you forgot, here's what Cognac is.
Cognac, and its older cousin Armagnac, are two glorious products of man's eternal desire to turn anything and everything into alcohol. Both Cognac and Armagnac are grape brandies or, essentially, distilled wines with higher ABVs. Basic Hennessy is a combination of 40 distillations, which is then French-oak-barrel-aged and sipped — ideally with extreme classiness — out of a tulip-shaped snifter. The oak definitely has an impact on the brandy, but it's subtler, often nutty or toasty, drying out richer Cognac notes like tender fruit, vanilla, and spice.
The alphabet is your guide to Hennessy.
The letters that come after the name Hennessy (V.S., X.O., V.S.O.P., etc.) are actually straightforward, useful ways to gauge a brandy's impact on your palate — and your wallet. Fortunately for brandy drinkers, and the brandy curious, we wrote up a handy guide. But the gist of the letters is a guide to aging — 'Very Old,' 'Very Special,' 'Extra Old,' and so forth.
We love Nas. Nas loves Hennessy.
It's also possible Nas loves the profitable 'brand ambassador' endorsement deal he made with Hennessy, which is a delightful partnership for many reasons, but also because it led to a commercial where the 'Time is Illmatic' phenom does the unthinkable and makes meaningful eye contact with people on a New York City subway.
(Of course, Nas isn't the first or only hip hop artist to sip Cognac. As a writer for VinePair reported, 'the word Hennessy or Cognac is mentioned in over 1,000 songs by such famed artists as Notorious BIG, 2Pac, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Nas, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent.')
Regular Hennessy is an affordable luxury. Extra Special Hennessy will annihilate your debit card.
Hennessy V.S., which has notes of soft fruit, toasted nuts, and vanilla, will run you about $50 to $55. But if you've got the cash, go for the 250-year anniversary bottle named after founder Richard Hennessy. It's a mix of roughly 100 eaux de vie, resulting in an incredibly delicate bouquet of spice, oak, and tender fruit, and, oh yes, retails anywhere from $3999.99 to $4999.99. Also known as the cost of about 20 minutes of Ivy League college. Sip slowly.
Sip very slowly.
Hennessy is a mega-brand, with control of half of the world's Cognac production. Mackintosh braun the sound. But last year the company actually had to hold back product from store shelves because demand for the stuff is rapidly, thirstily outpacing supply.
There's fancy, and then there's Henny Fancy.
Hennessy isn't content being just a little fancy. It decided to partner with both Moët & Chandon and Louis Vuitton, apparently creating the world's fanciest trifecta. Which is to say, if you can afford it, we suggest double-fisting Hennessy and Champagne while wearing exactly this.
It's Henny's fault. All of it.
Not at all a historic fact, but important to know if and when legal or personal issues crop up: Jamie Foxx famously suggested we all blame our bad decisions on Hennessy. As in that 'My Little Pony' tattoo you got 'ironically' last weekend, not because you deeply miss the innocence and magic of your childhood.
The guy behind the iconic Obama ‘Hope' poster designed a Hennessy bottle.
What a time to be alive. In a series of tweets, Drake just dropped two new songs from his upcoming album Views from the 6. While I am certainly questioning when the album will come out in entirety (we know it's sometime in April), I am not at all going to question why these tracks were released early (because I was raised to accept gifts graciously). Anyway, the new songs are 'Pop Style' featuring Jay Z and Kanye West and 'One Dance' featuring Wizkid and Kyla. While it's clear 'Pop Style' will be a big deal — considering that it's a mash of arguably the three most powerful and influential hip hop artists — let's talk about 'One Dance.' Specifically, the 'One Dance' lyrics. After a quick skim of the jam's content, it becomes clear that Drake's newest beat isn't about dancing (though certainly, it will make you want to get up and do so).
Nope, in typical Drake fashion, 'One Dance' is a song about relationships, love, and, yeah, probably a little bit of sex. What makes this one feel different is its set against the backdrop of a funky — and surprisingly pop-like — melody. Before you dissect the lyrics, I'd suggest you do yourself a favor and buy 'One Dance' on iTunes now. Thank me later. Probably thank Drake too, at some point. Anyway, let's get into these 'One Dance' lyrics.
Xo Hennessy Meaning
Grips on your legsFront way, back wayYou know that I don't playStreets not safeBut I never run awayEven when I'm awayOT, OT is never much love when we go OTI pray to make it back in one pieceI pray, I pray
Things start off fast, because, as we are quickly informed, Drake does not play. Even when the streets are not safe, he never runs away, and even when he is away OT (which is Toronto slang for 'Out of Town') is never too much for him. But then maybe it is, since he prays to make it back in one piece? What are you saying Drizzy? Is the love not enough or too much? Here comes the hook..
That's why I need a one danceGot the Hennessy in my handOne more time 'fore I goI have powers taking ahold on meI need a one danceGot the Hennessy in my handOne more time 'fore I goI have powers taking ahold on me
So dance has healing properties I take it, then? I also fully understand how you could think this way. Even though methinks you are certainly not talking about just dancing, dance heals all. Hennessy also does not hurt.
Strength and guidanceAll that I'm wishing for my friendsNobody makes it from my endsI had to bust up the silenceYou know you gotta stick by meSoon as you see the text, reply meI don't wanna spend time fightingWe've got no time
Things get a bit more serious in this verse. Seems like Drake — and this dancing partner — have had their own trials and tribulations. All he's asking for is a timely text response, and, honestly, that's valid. Plus, there's no time to fight. He just wants to dance, remember? Cue Kyla's verse.
I need to know where do you wanna goCause if you're down, I'll take it slowMake you lose controlWhere, where, whereWhere, where, where, whereWhere, where, whereWhere, where, where, whereCause if you're down, cause if you're downCause if you're down
Vsop Hennessy Meaning
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that Kyla? Drake's down. This is pretty much all he's been talking about, have you not listened? He really wants to dance. And by dance, I don't mean dance at all, because this is Drake and that's just way too PG.
It's pretty clear that Drake and the woman he's trying to get one more dance with will leave the club at some point. They both seem down. As long as she replies to his texts and has enough Hennessy, you know?
Editor's Note: This article has been updated from its original version.
Hennessy Definition
Images: Giphy (2)
Hennessy Name
Hennessy is something you should absolutely know about, assuming you like smooth, rich tipples. Also if you like having the appearance of incredible swagger.
The company — which reads 'modern' but is in fact 253 years young — puts out a solid half of the world's Cognac. It has Irish roots, and kept two families in business for eight and seven generations, respectively. To put that in perspective, my father once asked me to take over the family business and instead I took an improv class.
In honor of any family who can do eight generations of anything, here are a few facts about Hennessy worth knowing.
Hennessy: Thoroughly French … by way of Ireland.
Hennessy is Cognac, which is brandy made in Cognac, France. But the brand was created by an Irishman. Richard Hennessy was born to an aristocratic family in County Cork in 1724. As was fairly common for a man of his stature, Hennessy left Ireland for continental Europe, where he fought for Louis XV's army, founded Hennessy in 1765, and began the family legacy of getting very classy people drunk.
In case you forgot, here's what Cognac is.
Cognac, and its older cousin Armagnac, are two glorious products of man's eternal desire to turn anything and everything into alcohol. Both Cognac and Armagnac are grape brandies or, essentially, distilled wines with higher ABVs. Basic Hennessy is a combination of 40 distillations, which is then French-oak-barrel-aged and sipped — ideally with extreme classiness — out of a tulip-shaped snifter. The oak definitely has an impact on the brandy, but it's subtler, often nutty or toasty, drying out richer Cognac notes like tender fruit, vanilla, and spice.
The alphabet is your guide to Hennessy.
The letters that come after the name Hennessy (V.S., X.O., V.S.O.P., etc.) are actually straightforward, useful ways to gauge a brandy's impact on your palate — and your wallet. Fortunately for brandy drinkers, and the brandy curious, we wrote up a handy guide. But the gist of the letters is a guide to aging — 'Very Old,' 'Very Special,' 'Extra Old,' and so forth.
We love Nas. Nas loves Hennessy.
It's also possible Nas loves the profitable 'brand ambassador' endorsement deal he made with Hennessy, which is a delightful partnership for many reasons, but also because it led to a commercial where the 'Time is Illmatic' phenom does the unthinkable and makes meaningful eye contact with people on a New York City subway.
(Of course, Nas isn't the first or only hip hop artist to sip Cognac. As a writer for VinePair reported, 'the word Hennessy or Cognac is mentioned in over 1,000 songs by such famed artists as Notorious BIG, 2Pac, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Nas, Dr. Dre, and 50 Cent.')
Regular Hennessy is an affordable luxury. Extra Special Hennessy will annihilate your debit card.
Hennessy V.S., which has notes of soft fruit, toasted nuts, and vanilla, will run you about $50 to $55. But if you've got the cash, go for the 250-year anniversary bottle named after founder Richard Hennessy. It's a mix of roughly 100 eaux de vie, resulting in an incredibly delicate bouquet of spice, oak, and tender fruit, and, oh yes, retails anywhere from $3999.99 to $4999.99. Also known as the cost of about 20 minutes of Ivy League college. Sip slowly.
Sip very slowly.
Hennessy is a mega-brand, with control of half of the world's Cognac production. Mackintosh braun the sound. But last year the company actually had to hold back product from store shelves because demand for the stuff is rapidly, thirstily outpacing supply.
There's fancy, and then there's Henny Fancy.
Hennessy isn't content being just a little fancy. It decided to partner with both Moët & Chandon and Louis Vuitton, apparently creating the world's fanciest trifecta. Which is to say, if you can afford it, we suggest double-fisting Hennessy and Champagne while wearing exactly this.
It's Henny's fault. All of it.
Not at all a historic fact, but important to know if and when legal or personal issues crop up: Jamie Foxx famously suggested we all blame our bad decisions on Hennessy. As in that 'My Little Pony' tattoo you got 'ironically' last weekend, not because you deeply miss the innocence and magic of your childhood.
The guy behind the iconic Obama ‘Hope' poster designed a Hennessy bottle.
Street artist and social activist Shepard Fairey designed the bottle for a bottle of 'Very Special,' (V.S., per above) Hennessy as part of its Limited Edition bottle series. Art and culture seem to matter a lot to Hennessy. The brand recently partnered with artist and rapper A$AP FERG and Chinese new media artist Yang Yongliang.
