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Beyoncé; Kanye West Lyrics


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It's after hours at that glamorous blind spot
And we're taking it easy, swapping personal experiences
Let's listen in America today

Life of the party, mmm-hmm, 'til I almost cry, mmm-mmm
It's the life of the party, to think I could've almost died
Lord, help us
Hey, Miss Donda
If you run into my mama, please tell her I said, "Say something"
I'm starting to believe ain't no such thing as heaven's trumpets
No after-over, this is it, done
If there's a Heaven you would think they'd let ya speak to your son
Maybe she has in the form of a baby's laugh
I heard passing by in a stroller, remindin' me, "Hey, keep rolling"
I don't know, maybe she has with a prick of a blade of grass
I've been layin' on way too long, got me itchy
Got up and roamed a lil' more
Miss Donda, if you see my mama, tell her I'm lost
You see, she'd always light a cigarette, we talk, I would cough
Exaggeratin' a lil' bit so she get the point
Tryna get her to stop smokin', I would leave then fire up a joint
'Til I quit, started back up again twenty years later
All that time, y'all thought a nigga was high
Thought I was crazy, my mama, she ain't cut no corners
Got me back on track, I don't miss her overstepping
But do miss a show in seven, civilian life shit
Ah, Miss Donda, you see my mama whisper her this
The real reason I was geeked to go to church, must confess
When y'all grown-ups would be in Bible study
That girl helping me with my homework, her and I would fuck
And so pure and perverted, so spirit spinning and dirty
So on, so on and so on, we hoped that no one heard us (shh-shh, ah, ah)
Until this day, I think her mama knew but let us explore
Miss Donda, you see my father, please, ask him
Why he never married? Always smiled, but was he happy inside?
Because I carried my mother's name, did he carry shame with him?
I'm sure she did it out of spite, it was her decision at birth
Shit, she probably was hurt, ah, poor baby
Two young people with different views a lot for a young lady
No coincidence, they both passed away from heart conditions
There's a dissonance at play, dad and mom do hard division
Three Thou', poster child for big dick niggas raised by their mothers
I'm supposed to smile as if God knew that I would be troubled
Keeps me around, for what I don't know but I do know
That it's crucial, that we do so, pronto
I don't know how much long though

Momma, your son in the red hat, had suffered set-backs
Had shouldn't-have-said-thats, had made everyone mad
He made 808s, so he's everyone dad, know he ever gets sad
Hotel rooms by the shore, close my eyes, I can see more
Nobody punkin' me, nobody pressure me, nobody gangsta me
Especially, when the gangstas eat thanks to me
And my favorite principal name was Mrs. Wooten
She was strict, the perfect instructor for young Putin
Vladimir, just so that is clear
Whom should we fear when we know dad is here?
(Daddy's right here, daddy's right here)
I don't play, boy
Over y'all dead body 'fore my daughter pose in Playboy
We don't condone over-sexualization of the kids in the home
Battery in my back, this house of pain won't ever last
CyHi told me to my face that Sicko Mode was his biggest song
Well go'n, cause Donda was the best ghostwriter I ever had
South Park had jokes about fish sticks
Till this day the whole team can kiss this dick
I put Virgil and Drake on the same text
And it wasn't about the matching Arc'teryx or Kid Cudi dress
Just told these grown men stop it with the funny shit
I might hire the whole team from ACG
So don't text me like I'm Juanita JCV
Or more important, Monica Corgan, who was there for me
Somebody really there for me, was rare for me
That was new air to breathe
When I was underappreciated, undervaluated
Stockholders told me, "Board rooms will bore you"
And remember going by your rules, try to follow the Lord's rules
Thought we was the new Abu Dhabi
Told Drake don't play with me on GD
And he sent that message to everybody
So if I hit you with a "W-Y-D"
You better hit me with, "Yes sir, I'm writing everything you need"
I told you I was gonna take the summer back
So any of the cap, won't take none of that
Where my motherfuckin' red hat?
Security and the nannies be forever handling
I can't stand it when there's talks of
Putting the kids back in Sierra Canyon when daddy got his own school
Trav, smile for these white people if you want (C'mon)
While we build a team to get Hoover out the joint
I do what I want, bro, in my life
Serve and protect long as it's my wife
Screaming on M-A-Ns for trying to lower the percentage of SKIMS
See, I was going in back when they thought I was only making Ms
Now it's 9 billi', you ain't gotta like me but you feel me
Do y'all feel me? Really?
Get off Scott Free, I'm talking Ridley
Get off our knees, that's if you're with me
Get off your knees, that's if you're with me
Get off your knees and let's get free
Get off your knees and let's get free
Quickly, I mean really
Really, I mean really
I need release, I don't need police, I'm like, "nigga, please"
Y'all can't hear me, mmm-mmm-mmm
For the real me, for the real me, I mean, mmm-mmm-mmm
For the real me, mmm-mmm, for the real me, mmm-mmm-mmm

Over here, or you go over there?
Alright, it's gonna shoot us in the, whoa, uh-oh, uh-oh
Ready mama? (Yup)
I'm so proud of you, yup, you're gonna have so much fun
They gonna shoot us in the air mama, okay?
C'mon, P, I got you, it's okay, mama
Hold your head back, hold your head back (three, two, one)
Daddy's here, daddy's here, daddy's right here
It's okay, mama, daddy's here, daddy's here
Help (daddy's right here), I'm scared
Okay, okay, I got you, it's okay
Okay, we goin' slow, we goin' slow down
It's okay, stop cryin', daddy got you, see, it's over, you did it, P
You already did it, see? It's already over, yay, you did it
Big girl, it's already over, it's already over, it's already over
Daddy right here, daddy right here
I told you I'm not gon' let you go
I'm not gon' let you go, mama, okay?
Daddy got you, daddy gon bring us all the way down, okay?
How was it? (We good)




You did a good job (it was scary)
Good job

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "No More Parties in LA" by Kanye West featuring Kendrick Lamar and Ty Dolla $ign paint a vivid picture of the ups and downs of the entertainment industry, particularly in Los Angeles. The song's title itself seems to speak to the negativity that can come with partying too much and the desire for a break from the constant hustle and bustle of LA. This message is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "Please baby no more parties in LA" throughout the song.


The first verse, performed by Kanye West, tells the story of a woman who has come to LA to find an A-list rapper. West seems to be cautioning her against betraying her current partner and falling prey to the allure of fame and celebrity. He notes that the woman in question already has a man who has gone to great lengths to please her and gives her advice on how to test her loyalty.


The second verse is delivered by Kendrick Lamar, who echoes Kanye's warnings about the dangers of the industry. Lamar references his own rise to fame and drops a few clever puns, most notably in the line, "I'm 38 years old, a eight-year-old with rich nigga problems". He also touches on social issues, such as the challenges faced by single mothers and the way fame can tear families apart.


The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, performed by Ty Dolla $ign, create an interesting contrast with the sometimes dark and serious lyrics. This contrast reflects the complex nature of the entertainment industry and the mixed emotions that come with it.


Overall, "No More Parties in LA" is a commentary on the highs and lows of the industry, as well as a cautionary tale about the dangers of becoming too caught up in the party scene.


Line by Line Meaning

No more parties in LA
I don't want to attend any more parties in Los Angeles


Please baby no more parties in LA, uh
I'm begging you, baby, let's stop going to parties in LA


No more (Los Angeles)
I don't want to be involved in the party scene in Los Angeles anymore


Hey baby you forgot your Ray Bans
Hey babe, you left your sunglasses behind


And my sheets still orange from your spray tan
My bed sheets are still stained orange from your fake tan


It was more than soft porn for the K-man
It was more than just explicit videos for Kanye


She remember my Sprinter, said "I was in the grape van"
She recalled my Mercedes Sprinter van and referred to it as the grape van


Uhm, well cutie, I like your bougie booty
Um, well, sweetheart, I really appreciate your fancy, attractive behind


Come Erykah Badu me, well, let's make a movie
Let's create something artistic and profound together, just like Erykah Badu inspires


Hell, you know my repertoire is like a wrestler
Well, you're aware that my skills and talents are as diverse and versatile as those of a professional wrestler


I show you the ropes, connect the dots
I'll guide you and teach you everything, help you make sense of things


A country girl that love Hollywood
A rural girl who is fond of the glitz and glamour of Hollywood


Mama used to cook red beans and rice
My mother used to prepare a delicious dish of red beans and rice


Now it's Denny's, 4 in the morning, spoil your appetite
Nowadays, we settle for a late night meal at Denny's, which may ruin your appetite


Liquor pouring and niggas swarming your section with erection
Alcohol is flowing, and men are flocking towards you with sexual interest


Smoke in every direction, middle finger pedestrians
There's smoke everywhere, and we're flipping off people walking by


R&B singers and lesbians, rappers and managers
There's a mix of R&B singers, lesbians, rappers, and music industry professionals


Music and iPhone cameras
There's a combination of music and people capturing it on their iPhones


This shit unanimous for you, it's damaging for you, one thing
This lifestyle is all too familiar for you, but it's actually harmful to you, one thing to note


I think that pussy should only be holding exclusive rights to me, I mean
I believe that intimate connections should only be exclusive to me, I mean that sincerely


He flew you in this motherfucker on first class
He brought you here on a luxurious first-class flight


Even went out his way so you could check in an extra bag
He even took the extra effort to allow you to bring an additional bag


Now you wanna divide the yam like it equate the math?
Now you want to divide the relationship or intimacy like it's a simple mathematical equation?


That shit don't add up, you're making them mad as fuck
That doesn't make sense, you're angering and confusing everyone involved


She said she came out here to find an A-list rapper
She admitted she came here to seek out a rapper who is famous and influential


I said baby, spin that round and say the alphabet backwards
I told her to change her perspective and try doing something difficult, like reciting the alphabet backwards


You're dealing with malpractice, don't kill a good nigga's confidence
You're behaving unethically, don't destroy a decent man's self-assurance


Just cause he a nerd and you don't know what a condom is
Just because he's a nerd and you may not understand the importance of using protection


The head still good though, the head still good though
However, the oral sex is still enjoyable, it's still pleasurable


Ladies say "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo"
Women chant "Nam Myoho Renge Kyo" as a form of spiritual practice


Make a nigga say big words and act lyrical, make me get spiritual
You make a man speak eloquently and artistically, encourage me to tap into my spiritual side


Make me believe in miracles, Buddhist monks and Captain Crunch cereal
You make me have faith in miracles, believe in the power of Buddhist monks and the simplicity of Captain Crunch cereal


Lord have mercy, thou will not hurt me
I pray to God for protection, hoping that no harm befalls me


Five buddies all herded up on a Thursday
Five friends all gathered together on a Thursday


Bottle service, head service, I came in first place
We're enjoying bottle service at the club, receiving VIP treatment, feeling like a winner


The opportunity, the proper top of breast and booty cheek
This is the chance, the perfect moment to appreciate the beauty of breasts and buttocks


The pop community, I mean these bitches come with uni fee
The popular culture scene, these women come at a price


And I walk through with ease, moving units through consumer streets
I confidently stroll by, selling my products to the general public


Then my shoe released, she was kicking in gratuity
Once my shoe collaboration was launched, she showed her appreciation by vigorously supporting it


And yeah G, I was all for it
And yeah, my friend, I was fully supportive of it


She said K Lamar, you kind of dumb to be a poet
She told me, Kendrick Lamar, you may not be the brightest person to pursue poetry


I'mma put you on game for the lames that don't know they're a rookie
I'm going to educate you about the tricks, for those who are ignorant about their lack of experience


Instagram is the best way to promote some pussy
Instagram is the ideal platform to advertise and promote sexual encounters


Scary, scary
Terrifying, terrifying


Friday night tryna make it into the city
On a Friday night, attempting to enter the bustling city


Breakneck speeds, passenger seat something pretty
Driving at dangerous speeds, with an attractive person in the passenger seat


Thinking back to how I got here in the first place
Reflecting on the journey that brought me to this point


Second class bitches wouldn't let me on first base
Women who are considered lower in status wouldn't allow me to progress in a relationship


A backpack nigga with luxury taste buds
A person from humble beginnings with refined and expensive preferences


And a Louis Vuitton store, got all of my pay stubs
And having receipts from shopping at the Louis Vuitton store as proof of my income


Got pussy from beats I did for niggas more famous
I received sexual favors from women because of the beats I produced for more renowned artists


When did I become A list? I wasn't even on a list
When did I achieve celebrity status? I wasn't even considered noteworthy


Strippers get invited to where they only get hired
Strippers receive invitations to exclusive events where they are usually employed


When I get on my Steve Jobs, somebody gon' get fired
When I embrace my innovative and assertive side like Steve Jobs, someone will face consequences


I was uninspired since Lauryn Hill retired
I have lacked inspiration since Lauryn Hill stepped away from her music career


And 3 Stacks, man, you preach it to the choir
And Andre 3000, my friend, you're preaching to someone who already agrees with you


Any rumor you heard about me was true and legendary
Any gossip you might have heard about me is both accurate and widely known


I done got Lewinsky and paid secretaries
I have experienced a scandal involving Monica Lewinsky and have financially compensated secretaries


For all my niggas with babies by bitches
For all my friends who have children with less than trustworthy women


That use their kids as meal tickets
Women who exploit their children for financial gain


Not knowing the disconnect from the father
Without realizing the emotional and relational disconnection from the father


The next generation will be the real victims
The future generation will suffer the most from this situation


I can't fault 'em really
I can't really blame them for their actions


I remember Amber told my boy no matter what happens she ain't going back to Philly
I recall Amber telling my friend that regardless of the circumstances, she refused to return to Philadelphia


Back to our regularly scheduled programmin'
Returning to our usual routine


Of weak content of slow jammin'
Of subpar material and slow-paced music


But don't worry, this one's so jammin'
But don't worry, this song is exceedingly enjoyable and catchy


You know that L.A. is so jammin'
You're aware that Los Angeles has a vibrant and exciting music scene


I be thinkin' every day
I constantly ponder and reflect every day


Mulholland Drive, need to put up some got damn barricades
Mulholland Drive needs protective barriers to prevent accidents


I be paranoid every time
I feel anxious and suspicious every time


The pressure, the problem ain't I be drivin'
The issue causing stress is not that I'm the one driving


The problem is I be textin'
The problem arises when I'm texting while driving


My psychiatrist got kids that I inspired
My therapist has children who find inspiration in my work


First song they played to me was 'bout their friend that just died
The first song they played for me was about their recently deceased friend


Textin' and drivin' down Mulholland Drive
Engaging in texting while driving on Mulholland Drive


That's why I'd rather take the 405
That's why I prefer to take the 405 freeway


I be worried 'bout my daughter, I be worried 'bout Kim
I constantly worry about my daughter, and I'm concerned for Kim as well


But Saint is baby Ye, I ain't worried 'bout him
But Saint, being my own child, I'm not concerned about him


I had my life threatened by best friends who had selfish intents
Even my closest friends posed a threat to my life because of their self-centered motives


What I'm supposed to do?
What am I expected to do in such a situation?


Ride around with a bulletproof car and some tints?
Should I drive around in a car with bulletproof windows and tinted glass?


Every agent I know know I hate agents
Every talent agent I know is aware that I have a strong dislike for agents


I'm too black, I'm too vocal, I'm too flagrant
I'm considered too black, too outspoken, and too controversial


Something smellin' like shit, that's the new fragrance
Something is smelling foul, that's the new trend or style


It's just me, I do it my way, bitch
It's just who I am, I do things in my own unique manner, dear


Some days I'm in my Yeezys, some days I'm in my Vans
Some days I wear my Yeezys, and other days I opt for my Vans shoes


If I knew y'all made plans I wouldn't've popped the Xans
If I had known you all had made arrangements, I wouldn't have taken Xanax


I know some fans who thought I wouldn't rap like this again
I'm aware that some fans doubted whether I would rap in this style again


But the writer's block is over, emcees cancel your plans
But my creative block has ended, so all other rappers should cancel their projects


I'm 38 years old, a 8 year old with rich nigga problems
Despite being 38 years old, I still face problems associated with wealth as if I were an 8-year-old


Tell my wife that I hate the road so I ain't never drivin'
Inform my wife that I despise touring, so I'll never drive myself


It took 6 months to take the Maybach all matted out
It took 6 months to customize and cover the Maybach completely


And my assistant crashed as soon as they backed it out
And my assistant immediately crashed the car as soon as they took it out


Got damn, got up of fade, I might slam
Damn it, I stood up after being knocked down, I might make a very successful comeback


Pink fur, got Nori dressing like Cam, thank God for me
My daughter Nori dresses in pink fur, influenced by me, and I'm grateful for that


Whole family gettin' money, thank God for E!
My entire family is financially successful, and I'm thankful for that


I love rockin' jewelry, a whole neck full
I love wearing flashy jewelry, my entire neck is adorned with it


Bitches say he funny and disrespectful
Women say I have a humorous and provocative personality


I feel like Pablo when I'm workin' on my shoes
I feel like a genius artist when I'm designing my footwear


I feel like Pablo when I see me on the news
I feel like a celebrated figure when I see myself in the media


I feel like Pablo when I'm workin' on my house
I feel like an accomplished artist when I'm designing my property


Tell 'em party's in here, we don't need to go out
Tell everyone that the party is happening right here, so we don't need to go elsewhere


We need the turbo thots, high speed, turbo thots
We require energetic, fast-paced women who are sexually liberated and experienced


Drop-drop-drop-drop it like Robocop
Dance and move your body in a precise and robotic manner, just like Robocop


She brace herself and hold my stomach, good dick'll do that
She prepares herself and holds my stomach, indicating that I have provided satisfying sexual pleasure


She keep pushin' me back, good dick'll do that
She keeps pushing me away, implying that I have delivered exceptional sexual performance


She push me back when the dick go too deep
She pushes me away when the sexual penetration becomes too intense


This good dick'll put your ass to sleep
This exceptional sexual experience will exhaust and satisfy you completely


Get money, money, money, money
Focus on obtaining wealth, wealth, wealth, wealth


Big, big money, money, money, money
Significant, significant wealth, wealth, wealth, wealth


And as far as real friends tell my cousins I love 'em
And regarding genuine friends, please inform my cousins that I care deeply for them


Even the one that stole the laptop, you dirty motherfucker
Even the cousin who stole my laptop, you deceitful, contemptible person


Please baby no more parties in LA
Please, darling, let's not attend any more parties in Los Angeles


Please baby no more parties in LA, uh
I implore you, my love, let's put an end to our presence at parties in Los Angeles


No more parties in LA
I'm done participating in parties in Los Angeles


Please baby no more parties in LA, uh
I urge you, my dear, let's refrain from attending any more parties in Los Angeles


No more parties in LA
I'm done with the party scene in Los Angeles


Please baby no more parties in LA, uh
Darling, let's avoid any further involvement in parties in Los Angeles




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andre Benjamin, Anthony C. Khan, Brian Anthony Miller, Derek J. Watkins, Dwayne Abernathy, Jahmal Gwin, Kanye Omari West, Luis Federico Vindver Arosa, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Mark Williams, Norma Jean Toney, Raul Ignacio Cubina, Rennard L. East, Ter

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Comments from YouTube:

Nicky

The views keep going up on this so Once again, I apologize for not putting Andre’s lyrics 😂 I was hella young & honestly was typing them out as I was listening and he was speaking so fast I didn’t feel like trying to get them down or look them up 😭 that’s on me

proob

🤣🤣🤣 thanks for the upload 🙏

Katie Shellenberg

i love this song so much omg <3.<3

K Dawgg

Every single morning I got to pray (3Stacks) killed it

Celetia Jackson

FINALLY ! IT TOOK AGES TO FIND THE RIGHT ONE THANKS =3

Leta H

Love this version #3000 #husband #mrs3000

Nicky

I was very childish when I made these lyrics so sorry for not putting in Andre's lyrics 😂

Andrew Tirbhowan

3000*

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