What are some songs that relate to Mercutio in Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet?

Some of the
contemporary songs that remind me most of 's wild, provocative spirit are Drake's
"Energy" and "0 to 100." Both of these songs discuss violent conflict and
pose the same sort of braggart's attitude that Mercutio over-confidently retains up until his
death.

In "0 to 100," Drake raps that it's important to "know
[what] you're worth" and that his "actions been louder than [his] words." In
"Energy," Drakes states, "I got enemies, got a lot of enemies, got a lot of
people 'tryna' drain me of this energy," while also claiming, "I hear fairy tales
'bout how they gon' run up on me; well, run up when you see me then and we gon' see." Both
songs echo Mercutio's voluntary involvement in the conflict between the Montagues and Capulets
and his belief that he could beatin a duel. Although light-hearted around his friends, Mercutio
can also be quite aggressive, and he fatally underestimates the threat that Tybalt poses, much
like Drake in these songs. 

Just as a warning, please be aware that these
songs are provocative and contain explicit content and language. There is a parental advisory
for both, so please consult your parent or guardian before listening to them if you are under
18!