Black Skinhead
►Kanye West Lyrics
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My leather black jeans on
My by any means on
Pardon, I'm getting my scream on
Enter the kingdom
But watch who you bring home
They see a black man with a white woman
At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong
Came to see me in my black skin
Number one question they asking
Fuck every question you asking
If I don't get ran out by Catholics
Here come some conservative Baptists
Claiming I'm overreacting
Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300, like the Romans
300 bitches, where's the Trojans?
Baby we living in the moment
I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
And you know it, and you know it
So follow me up cause this shit's about to go (down)
I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now)
But there's nowhere to go (now)
And there's no way to slow (down)
If I knew what I knew in the past
I would've been blacked out on your ass
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300, like the Romans
300 bitches, where's the Trojans?
Baby, we living in the moment
I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
And you know it, and you know it
Stop all that coon shit
Early morning cartoon shit
This is that goon shit
Fuck up your whole afternoon shit
I'm aware I'm a wolf
Soon as the moon hit
I'm aware I'm a king
Back out the tomb bitch
Black out the room, bitch
Stop all that coon shit
These niggas ain't doin' shit
Them niggas ain't doing shit
Come on homie what happened
You niggas ain't breathing you gasping
These niggas ain't ready for action
Ready-ready for action
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
I think I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300 like the Romans
300 bitches, where the Trojans?
Baby, we livin' in the moment
I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
And you know it, and you know it
So follow me up cause this shit's about to go (down)
I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now)
But there's nowhere to go (now)
And there's no way to slow (down)
If I knew what I knew in the past
I would've been blacked out on your ass
God, God, God, God!
God, God, God, God!
"Black Skinhead" is a powerful song by Kanye West that explores themes of race, identity, and power. The opening line "For my theme song" sets the tone for the song, as West asserts himself as a powerful force in the music industry. He wears "leather black jeans" and is "by any means on," referencing his relentless work ethic and determination to succeed. However, he also recognizes the challenges he faces as a black man, especially when it comes to relationships with white women. He warns to "watch who you bring home" because society will judge and attack them. The lyric "At the top floor they gonna come to kill King Kong" shows how black men are often viewed as dangerous and animalistic by white society.
West criticizes his audience in Middle America for their narrow-mindedness and obsession with his black skin. He rejects their questions and refuses to be defined by their stereotypes. The verse "Like them black kids in Chiraq" references the violence and poverty in West's hometown of Chicago and how these issues are often racialized and ignored by mainstream America.
The chorus repeats the line "I keep it 300, like the Romans," referencing the glory and power of the ancient Roman civilization. He boasts about his sexual conquests and living in the moment, but also acknowledges that he has been a "menace" and is dedicated to his craft. The line "I'm aware I'm a wolf/Soon as the moon hit/I'm aware I'm a king/Back out the tomb bitch" shows how West sees himself as both dangerous and regal, with a power that cannot be contained.
The song ends with the repeated chant of "God, God, God," which could be seen as a prayer for strength and guidance or a challenge to the listener to recognize the divine within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
For my theme song
This is my anthem
My leather black jeans on
I'm wearing my favorite outfit
My by any means on
I'm going to achieve my goals no matter what
Pardon, I'm getting my scream on
Excuse me, I'm expressing myself loudly
Enter the kingdom
Step into my world
But watch who you bring home
Be careful who you bring into my world
They see a black man with a white woman
People judge me for being with a woman of a different race
At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong
White people see me as a dangerous animal and are threatened by me
Middle America packed in
A lot of people from suburban America are here
Came to see me in my black skin
They're here to see me for who I am
Number one question they asking
They're asking me the same question over and over again
Fuck every question you asking
I'm tired of these repetitive questions
If I don't get ran out by Catholics
I might face criticism from the Catholic Church
Here come some conservative Baptists
More people who might criticize me
Claiming I'm overreacting
They think I'm making a big deal out of nothing
Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch
They compare me to the black kids in Chicago who are viewed poorly by society
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
It's very early in the morning and I'm in my own world
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
People think there's something wrong with me and that it's a warning sign
I keep it 300, like the Romans
I'm keeping it real like the ancient Romans
300 bitches, where's the Trojans?
I have a lot of women with me, but where are the men who oppose me?
Baby we living in the moment
We're enjoying the present moment together
I've been a menace for the longest
I've been causing trouble for a long time
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
I'm not done yet, I'm dedicated to continuing
And you know it, and you know it
You're aware of my dedication to my work
Stop all that coon shit
Stop acting foolish
Early morning cartoon shit
Silly behavior usually seen in cartoons
This is that goon shit
This is violent behavior
Fuck up your whole afternoon shit
I'll ruin your day with my actions
I'm aware I'm a wolf
I know I'm dangerous
Soon as the moon hit
As soon as it gets dark
I'm aware I'm a king
I know I'm powerful
Back out the tomb bitch
I'm coming out of hiding like a resurrected person
Black out the room, bitch
Make the room completely dark
These niggas ain't doin' shit
These people aren't doing anything
Come on homie what happened
What's going on, friend?
You niggas ain't breathing you gasping
You're so weak you can't even breathe properly
These niggas ain't ready for action
These people aren't prepared for real-life situations
Ready-ready for action
I'm more than ready for action
God, God, God, God!
A phrase used to emphasize my power or greatness
God, God, God, God!
A continuation of the previous line
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cydell Charles Young, Kanye Omari West, Derrick Watkins, Elon Rutberg, Malik Yusef El Shabazz Jones, Wasalu Jaco, Christo Guillaume Homem, Michael Dean, Thomas Bangalter, Noah D. Goldstein, Derek Watkins, Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Kanye West, Mike Dean, S
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@Sareptha
The Illuminati doesn’t make music like this anymore 💔
@danielbirdhead1239
:D
@adb8003
LMFAOO
@petrauhrakova931
Right, I miss this dark shit. 😩
@SufyMax
😂😂
@user-un3jo2iw9x
Damn ur right but idk if I wanna like this comment lol
@hudeyfaabdi610
This what happens when all the kids in the group put in 100% effort
@LuisGarcia-kt8lm
Its only missing Weezy F Baby🔥 or Clipse aka Puussssh
@jjtodd4645
Literally the whole group, not jus the smart one😂😂
@percingsadjmi3260
Trop puissant