I See Now
Consequence Lyrics


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(Intro: Kanye West)
Aww
Yeah, 9th Wonder on the beat (Aww)
I can't front man, you got some hot beats
It's your boy Kanye Tutta
Got Consequence in here, (I see now) Little Brotha (I see now)
Yeah, I want y'all to listen
Question.. (Aww)

(Verse 1: Kanye West)
Now how the hell I end up arguin' wit this bitch? (Aww)
Know everything, but don't know shit (Aww)
Kinda reminiscant of Anna Nicole Smith (Aww)
I just turn my music up like damn that's some cold shit (Aww)
I mighta known about a couple of months
Since then she gained a couple of chunks
She went from bein' a strobe light
To that old lady on Boomerang
Lady yellow ease I need no lights
And I swear she a riot folks
How she order all that food and a mothafuckin' diet Coke?
He said you lyin' yo, why is you lyin' yo
Cut it out quit it G, you hurtin' my kid-i-neys
Naw, she talkin' bout a couple of kids for me (Aww)
She hit and had a ring from Tiffany's
Right then and there I had an epiphany
I swear since that day I've been treatin' fat hoes differently

(Chorus)
Aww, I see now!
You was hurt and you on the rebound (Aww)
Ben & Jerry's and Mickey D's now
And you just gone gain all that weight on me now (Naw)
Naaw, fall back, (yeah) if I ain't a playa then what the hell you call that?
A nigga disrespect me I'ma be in all black
But baby if you let me I'ma take it all back

(Verse 2: Little Brother)
Look, I write verses do shows for a livin'
Hoes they look at me like everyday Thanksgivin'
Pete check how I'm livin', white T's free jeans
Shotgun and Capri's, big kike like Yao Ming
And it seems the style then how they go out they way
Just to prove they dedicated and devoted to Ray
I guess it goes how they say, that that pimp will repay
That's why I put 'em to the test like everyday
Not like a G.E.D. or an S.A.T. pop quiz let 'em know that they mil' ain't free
It's on like a college degree when you followin' me
Witout that entry level job there's a modelin' fee
So when I tell ya get 'em girl and you prove that you true
I let you bolt up on the block wit the rest of the crew
This just a couple of trials that we put 'em through
Let a nigga know now what you tryin' to do, for real

(Chorus)

(Verse 3: Consequence)
Yo fine date em, five star syllablis females
I hit em with deliverant styles for me to try to lay wit them (aight)
And then chill around the way wit them
Like her name was Lisa, Angela, Pamela, Renee and them
Spat game, wanna come to my ex-things
I keep 'em line like rollerblades at the X-Games
Fun Tina, but was the type the girl kinda stress things
Til' the album dropped now you thinkin' my rep changed (Ahh)
Look, we ain't sleepin' on the floor no more
But it's a strange misconception I ain't poor no more
That's bullshit, if they ain't payin' fuck a Promo tour
I rather keep my ass home and hit the porno store
So we hit the sex shop cause she wanted to get with me (aight)
Two shots of Yak she started actin' so giggily
Nine months later she went into delivery
And since then I treat my baby mama so differently, word (Oww)

(Chorus)

(Outro: Kanye West)
Yo I swear I'ma take this truck back man
I mean I got the new G5 whatever, that shit be in shop every 2 weeks
I told 'em.. I told 'em if y'all don't take this back and give me all my money back
and trade me in for the CL I'm gonna put it on this Little Brother song in 2 weeks
and they ain't believe me but.. Now I'ma let y'all know don't go out and buy the G5
I swear like it's a bad look for the girls, really they get in the car.
And they always wanna look over and be like
"Aw nigga, yo check engine light on, it's on"
I'm like "ya top on, so we got 2 things we tryin to get off right here"
They don't like that.
I take it back, I take it back, I just say it to get you maaad, I take it back




I could prove somethin' to you
Y'all been in North Carolina for 2 days, where the hoes at my nig?

Overall Meaning

The song "I See Now" by Consequence featuring Kanye West with an intro by 9th Wonder is a humorous take on the ins and outs of relationships. Kanye West kicks off the first verse by expressing exasperation with an argument he is having with a woman who seems to know everything but actually knows nothing. In the second verse, Little Brother raps about the difficulties of being a musician and dealing with female groupies. Finally, Consequence tells the story of a relationship that resulted in him having a child and how it has changed the way he sees things.


One key theme in the song is the idea that our experiences and relationships shape the way we see the world. The chorus "Aww, I see now!" acknowledges the process of learning and growing as we gain new insights into ourselves and others. Another major theme is the ways in which gender and power dynamics play out in relationships. Kanye's frustration with the woman who thinks she knows everything speaks to the idea that women are frequently dismissed or belittled when they try to assert themselves, while Little Brother's verse highlights the power dynamics that come with being a successful musician.


Overall, "I See Now" is a fun and upbeat song that explores the complexities of human relationships. The playful banter and witty lyrics make it a great addition to any playlist.


Line by Line Meaning

Now how the hell I end up arguin' wit this bitch?
Kanye wonders how he ended up fighting with his girlfriend


Know everything, but don't know shit
Kanye's girlfriend thinks she knows everything but actually knows nothing


Kinda reminiscant of Anna Nicole Smith
Kanye's girlfriend reminds him of Anna Nicole Smith


I just turn my music up like damn that's some cold shit
Kanye turns up his music to deal with the situation


I mighta known about a couple of months
Kanye has been with his girlfriend for a few months


Since then she gained a couple of chunks
Kanye's girlfriend has gained weight since they got together


She went from bein' a strobe light
She used to be a party girl


To that old lady on Boomerang
Now she dresses like an old lady


Lady yellow ease I need no lights
Kanye means he can see how she looks clearly and doesn't need lights on


And I swear she a riot folks
Kanye thinks his girlfriend is a funny and entertaining person


How she order all that food and a mothafuckin' diet Coke?
Kanye is amazed that his girlfriend orders so much food but then ruins it with a diet Coke


He said you lyin' yo, why is you lyin' yo
Kanye's friend accuses his girlfriend of lying


Cut it out quit it G, you hurtin' my kid-i-neys
Kanye tells his friend to stop because he's hurting his kidneys


Naw, she talkin' bout a couple of kids for me
His girlfriend is telling Kanye about having kids in the future


She hit and had a ring from Tiffany's
Kanye's girlfriend got a ring from Tiffany's as a gift from someone else


Right then and there I had an epiphany
Kanye had a moment of realization about his girlfriend and their relationship


I swear since that day I've been treatin' fat hoes differently
Kanye is saying that he treats overweight women with more respect since that day


You was hurt and you on the rebound
Consequence tells someone that they are on the rebound after a break-up


Ben & Jerry's and Mickey D's now
Consequence points out that someone is eating a lot of junk food after the break-up


And you just gone gain all that weight on me now
Consequence is afraid of the other person gaining weight and them being blamed for it


Naaw, fall back
Consequence tells the other person to calm down


If I ain't a playa then what the hell you call that?
The other person accuses Consequence of being a player and he denies it


A nigga disrespect me I'ma be in all black
Consequence warns that he will retaliate if anyone disrespects him


But baby if you let me I'ma take it all back
Consequence is telling his partner that he will take back what he said if they make up


Look, I write verses do shows for a livin'
Little Brother explains his job as a rapper


Hoes they look at me like everyday Thanksgivin'
Women look at Little Brother like they look at a Thanksgiving feast


Pete check how I'm livin', white T's free jeans
Little Brother is boasting about his style and clothes


Shotgun and Capri's, big kike like Yao Ming
Little Brother describes his car and his height


And it seems the style then how they go out they way
Little Brother says that women go out of their way to be with him because of his style


Just to prove they dedicated and devoted to Ray
Women try to prove they are dedicated and devoted to Little Brother


I guess it goes how they say, that that pimp will repay
Little Brother says that women expect to be rewarded for their dedication like a pimp does


That's why I put 'em to the test like everyday
Little Brother tests women to see if they are truly dedicated to him


Not like a G.E.D. or an S.A.T. pop quiz let 'em know that they mil' ain't free
He tests them in his own way and doesn't let them think his money is free


It's on like a college degree when you followin' me
He means that following him is like getting a college degree- it's not easy


Witout that entry level job there's a modelin' fee
He references an entry level job to mean that there's a price to pay if you want to follow him


So when I tell ya get 'em girl and you prove that you true
Little Brother says that if a woman proves her dedication, she will be accepted into their crew


I let you bolt up on the block wit the rest of the crew
He will let her hang out with them like she's part of the crew


This just a couple of trials that we put 'em through
These are just a few of the tests they put women through to prove their dedication


Let a nigga know now what you tryin' to do, for real
Little Brother tells women to be honest about what they want


Yo fine date em, five star syllablis females
Consequence raps about dating attractive and well-educated women


I hit em with deliverant styles for me to try to lay wit them
Consequence uses his smooth talking skills to try and get with these women


And then chill around the way wit them
After getting with these women, Consequence chills with them and spends time around town


Like her name was Lisa, Angela, Pamela, Renee and them
Consequence references the song 'Rapper's Delight' with these names


Spat game, wanna come to my ex-things
Consequence talks a big game to entice women to hook up with him


I keep 'em line like rollerblades at the X-Games
Consequence says that he keeps these women in line like the rollerblade riders at the extreme sports X-Games


Fun Tina, but was the type the girl kinda stress things
Consequence raps about a woman named Tina who was fun but also caused stress


Til' the album dropped now you thinkin' my rep changed
After Consequence's album dropped, Tina changed her tune and started acting different towards him


Look, we ain't sleepin' on the floor no more
Consequence talks about how far he's come from a younger, poorer time in his life


But it's a strange misconception I ain't poor no more
Recently, people assume that because Consequence has made it, he's stopped being poor altogether but that isn't true


That's bullshit, if they ain't payin' fuck a Promo tour
Consequence is saying that he won't do a promotional tour for free


I rather keep my ass home and hit the porno store
Consequence would prefer to stay home and watch porn than work for free


So we hit the sex shop cause she wanted to get with me
Consequence and his partner went to the sex shop together because she wanted to sleep with him


Two shots of Yak she started actin' so giggily
After having two shots of Yak (brandy), she started acting silly and laughing a lot


Nine months later she went into delivery
Consequence's partner got pregnant and later gave birth


And since then I treat my baby mama so differently
Consequence is saying that since his partner had a baby, he treats her differently


Yo I swear I'ma take this truck back man
Kanye is annoyed with his truck and wants to return it


I mean I got the new G5 whatever, that shit be in shop every 2 weeks
Kanye's new car is having problems and it is in the shop frequently


I told 'em.. I told 'em if y'all don't take this back and give me all my money back and trade me in for the CL I'm gonna put it on this Little Brother song in 2 weeks and they ain't believe me but..
Kanye is threatening to return the car for a better one and name drop the car dealership on a Little Brother song if they don't comply


Now I'ma let y'all know don't go out and buy the G5
Kanye advises against buying the G5 car because of his bad experience


I swear like it's a bad look for the girls, really they get in the car.
Kanye is saying that it looks bad when women ride in his car with the constant issues


And they always wanna look over and be like
Women look over to him while they are in the car


"Aw nigga, yo check engine light on, it's on"
Women point out the check engine light to Kanye


I'm like "ya top on, so we got 2 things we tryin to get off right here"
Kanye jokes about trying to remove the top on the car and women getting undressed


They don't like that
Women don't like Kanye's comment or joke


I take it back, I take it back, I just say it to get you maaad, I take it back
Kanye takes back his joke and says that he only says it to get a reaction


I could prove somethin' to you
Kanye says he could prove his point to anyone


Y'all been in North Carolina for 2 days, where the hoes at my nig?
Kanye asks about the availability of women in North Carolina




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Comments from YouTube:

@MattMcClary

What a record! First heard this in 2004 and it’s 2018 now still listening as if it just dropped 🔥🔥🔥

@anwjuice

You like this I hope you ha e heard little brother the minstrel show. I and out at same time back in day. Both these Albums still get played in my car

@nicolerockwell2325

Man what a class - takes me back to late teens and now I’m mid 30s. A hidden gem of an album.

@jeff-jo6fs

2023 to infinity

@erictaylor1217

It's a shame Consequence couldn't really get popping even with all these Ye' appearances. 2021 still wishing this album was on Spotify

@thelastinghiphopduo3208

Al ready there bro!🎉 (spotify)

@puddin4366

little brother has this song on spotify

@DillaDonuts

Even crazier that he started off with a tribe called quest and then went on to work with ye and still never got mainstream praise

@breezymadmann1114

I can't front you got some hot beats

@anwjuice

How she order all that food and a motherfucking diet coke

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