No Mistakes
Kanye West Lyrics

Believe it or not
This line signifies that the singer is trying to emphasize the point and wants the listener to believe what he says.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you
No matter what happens, the singer still loves the girl and wants her to know this without any doubt.

Take the top off, let the sun come in (on you)
This line is a metaphorical way of telling the girl to open up and let the light shine on her, meaning that she should be confident and not hide herself.

Woah, for all my dogs that stay down, we up again (yeah)
The artist is referring to his friends who stayed faithful to him even during his difficult times, and how they are now successful again.

Oh, I got dirt on my name, I got white on my beard
The artist admits that he has made some mistakes in his life and is now aging, which is represented by the white hair on his beard.

I had dead on my books, it's been a shaky ass year
The singer had some financial problems last year, and it was not an easy time for him.

Let me make this clear, so all y'all see
The singer wants to make his message clear to ensure that everyone understands what he means.

I don't take advice from people less successful than me, huh?
The artist is telling the audience that he does not listen to advice from people who have not achieved more success than him.

Ain't no love lost, but the gloves off
The artist is saying that he has no ill feelings towards anyone, but he is ready to fight if necessary to protect what belongs to him.

And we up in this bitch until they turn the club off
The artist is stating that he will party all night if necessary, and he will not leave until the end of the event.

Had to tell the dogs 'turn the snuffs off'
The singer had to ask his friends to turn off the music or other distractions so that they could concentrate on a serious matter.

Plus they already mad that the Cubs lost
The artist's friends are already upset that their favorite team, the Cubs, lost a game.

(Believe it or not) These two wrongs'll right you
The singer is saying that two negative situations can sometimes lead to a positive outcome.

(Believe it or not) I was too grown in high school
The singer is referring to himself and how he matured earlier in life than his peers.

(Believe it or not) The true soul of Ice Cube
The singer is giving a shoutout to Ice Cube, a musician who is known for his tough and straightforward lyrics and personality.

Too close to snipe you
The artist is referencing a military tactic that involves shooting an enemy from a close range, meaning that the opponent is very close to the artist but still alive.

Truth told, I like you
The artist is confessing that he likes the girl he is talking to.

Too bold to type you
The singer is saying that he is too confident and brave to judge someone based on their online profile.

Too rich to fight you
The singer is suggesting that he is wealthy and successful, and he does not need to fight anyone because he can afford to solve problems in other ways.

Calm down, you light skin!
The artist is asking someone to relax and calm down, and he is referencing their light skin color for comedic effect.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you (make no)
The artist repeats the message that he still loves the girl and will not change his mind.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you (ooh wee)
The artist adds a playful tone to his message by using a common exclamation of excitement.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you (believe it or not, the Lord still shines on you)
The singer is reassuring the girl that God is watching over her, and he still loves her despite any flaws she may have.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you (believe it or not, the Lord still shines on you)
The artist repeats his message and adds a religious angle to his statement, invoking the presence of the Lord to emphasize his point.

Make no mistake, girl, I still love you (ooh wee)
The singer concludes his song by repeating his playful exclamation to add some energy and excitement to his message.