What is "take care"

interj. (context when leaving English) good-bye (literally, ''take care of yourself'') vb. 1 (context intransitive English) To be cautious, careful or prudent. 2 (context intransitive English) To mind, or be in charge of something.

1. v. be careful, prudent, or watchful; "Take care when you cross the street!"

2. be in charge of or deal with; "She takes care of all the necessary arrangements" [syn: mind]

3. take charge of or deal with; "Could you see about lunch?"; "I must attend to this matter"; "She took care of this business" [syn: attend, look, see]

Take Care is the second studio album by Canadian hip hop recording artist Drake. It was released on November 15, 2011, by Young Money Entertainment, Cash Money Records and Republic Records. It serves as a follow-up to his debut album Thank Me Later (2010). Recording sessions took place from 2010 to 2011, with production that was primarily handled by frequent collaborator Noah "40" Shebib, alongside T-Minus, The Weeknd, Boi-1da, Just Blaze, Jamie xx and Drake himself, among others. For this album, the recording was more cohesive than Drake's debut album. While expanding the sonic aesthetic from his debut album, Take Care features an atmospheric sound that was characterized by a low-key musical elements and incorporates R&B, pop, electronica and post-dubstep styles. Drake's lyrics was mostly eschew with boastful raps for introspective lyrics that deals with topics such as failed romances, relationship with friends and family, growing wealth and fame, concerns about leading a hollow life, and despondency. The album was noted by music writers for its minimalist R&B elements, existential subject matter, conflicted lyrics, and Drake's alternately sung and rapped vocals. Labeling as one of the most anticipated music releases in 2011, Take Care has experienced some several delays to its release date and some subsequent online leakage, only nine days before its scheduled release.

The album was promoted with eight singles— " Marvins Room", " Headlines", " Make Me Proud" featuring Nicki Minaj, " The Motto", " Take Care" featuring Rihanna, " HYFR (Hell Ya Fucking Right)" featuring Lil Wayne, " Crew Love" featuring The Weeknd, and "Lord Knows" featuring Rick Ross— in which all of these songs have attained the chart success, while Drake was promoting for his 2012's Club Paradise Tour. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, selling 631,000 copies in its first week. As of August 2015, Take Care has sold 2,260,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Upon its release, Take Care received generally positive reviews from music critics, who commended its expansive production, emotional themes, and Drake's songwriting. It was included on year-end lists by several publications; including The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, both of which ranked it at number one, and earned Drake a Grammy award for the Best Rap Album.

"Take Care" is the title track from Canadian rapper Drake's second album 2011 album of the same name. The song features guest vocals from Barbadian singer Rihanna. The song samples Jamie xx's remix of Gil Scott-Heron's version of " I'll Take Care of You". "Take Care" was released as the fifth single from the album on February 21, 2012. It is a club song about a couple in a relationship acknowledging they have been hurt in their past, but will look after one another.

"Take Care" was met with critical acclaim from music critics, many of whom praised Rihanna's inclusion on the song, as well as her vocal performance. "Take Care" achieved commercial success, reaching number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100, while also reaching the top ten in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. It further peaked at numbers two and eight on the US Rap Songs and Pop Songs charts, and charted within the top ten of the UK Singles Chart.

The song's accompanying music video, directed by Yoann Lemoine, depicts simplistic art including Drake and Rihanna's characters in an intimate relationship, with other scenes featuring animals such as a bull, black-throated magpie-jay and tropical fish, and various outdoor landscapes. The video portrays the ups and downs of a relationship with poaching and wildfires. Critics praised the video for its simple and minimalistic theme.

Take Care may refer to:

• Take Care (album), a 2011 album by Drake
  • "Take Care" (song), its title song
• Take Care (film), a 2014 comedy-drama film
• "Take Care", a 1956 song by Jane Morgan
• "Take Care," a 1978 song by Big Star from Third
• "Take Care", a 2006 song by Janet Jackson from 20 Y.O.
• "Take Care", a 2010 song by Beach House from Teen Dream
• "Take Care", a 2011 song by Jennifer Lopez from Love?

Take Care is a 2014 comedy-drama film about a woman who, after getting hit by a car, realizes her friends don't really want to take good care of her, so she enlists the help of her ex-boyfriend, whom she had taken care of when he was ill during their relationship.