This Way
Dialated people ft Kanye West Lyrics


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Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Turn it uup, turn it up (little louder)
Now turn it up (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
Now turn it up, turn it up

(Yeah) Yo, I can't live my I, I can't live my
Life this way, continuously get high
Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
Show no respect can't live that way
You hold my check can't live that way
Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
They say what they like, but I've been that way
Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
Success will be the best revenge
Man, from Clint East' to Kanye West (whut up, whut up!)
The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
My freak girl told me now, she a christian
My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
I'm pullin' girls off the bench like a sixth man
I'm in the club doin' the same ol' two step
While Omegas doin' the same ol' "Q" step
I have my money on my mind I was thinkin' green
She a pledge A.K.A. She was pink and green
I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
I wasn't really spittin' game I was scrimmaging
My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
I'ma Chicagoan till Chicago ends
Till we blow like Chicago wind
I don't know what's better, gettin' laid or gettin' paid
I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin' away
This way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

Go 'head, flip a coin so the game don't stop
Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
I learnt before the hot flame came the spark
It's like before the pop fame came the park
But this industry'll play with yo' life man
They playin with yo' rent, food, water and lights man (yeah)
That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
Run-D.M.C. Showed me how to walk, this way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

This way
This way
This way, ay
This way
This way




This way
This way, ay

Overall Meaning

The song This Way by Dialated People ft Kanye West is a hip-hop track that talks about changes in life, relationships, and the struggles of the music industry. The lyrics speak about wanting to make a difference and turning a new leaf in life. The artists talk about how they cannot continue to live their lives the same way they have been living and that things have to change. The song speaks of the need to move forward, work hard to succeed in the music industry and to gain respect from their peers. The chorus reiterates this mindset, "I can't live my life this way, this way, ay."


Kanye West's verse in the song talks about various things such as his relationships with women, his hustle, and his values. He raps about a favorite girl that does not want to be with him anymore because he has a girlfriend. He also raps about meeting a girl who wants a gentleman, and he wants a good girl. Despite the challenges, he states that he is a hustler who is always thinking about making money. West also mentions the struggles that come with being in the music industry and dedication to the old school hip hop legends.


Line by Line Meaning

Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Asking for the music to be turned up a little louder


Yeah) Yo, I can't live my I, I can't live my
I can't live my life the way it currently is


Life this way, continuously get high
I've been living my life high all the time


Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
I need to stop chasing multiple partners and commit to one


It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
I have to accomplish big things in order to feel fulfilled


Show no respect can't live that way
I can't live a life full of disrespect


You hold my check can't live that way
I can't tolerate someone holding my paycheck


Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
I can't live without my significant other beside me


They say what they like, but I've been that way
People can say whatever they want, but I'll always be myself


Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
Our actions are carefully planned and success is almost within reach


Success will be the best revenge
My success will be the best way to get back at my doubters


The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)
Time keeps moving forward no matter how we feel about it


My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
My significant other wants to leave me because I had another girl


My freak girl told me now, she a christian
My previous sexual partner has converted to Christianity


My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
My white girlfriend wants to move back to Michigan


I'm pullin' girls off the bench like a sixth man
I'm attracting multiple partners and focusing on short-term relationships


I'm in the club doin' the same ol' two step
I'm dancing in the club the same way I always do


While Omegas doin' the same ol' "Q" step
Other people in the club are doing the same repetitive dance steps


I have my money on my mind I was thinkin' green
I am focused on making money and becoming financially successful


She a pledge A.K.A. She was pink and green
The girl I'm interested in is a sorority pledge and wears pink and green


I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
I want a serious and respectful partner while she wants a well-mannered man


We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
We both want the same things in a relationship


I wasn't really spittin' game I was scrimmaging
I wasn't flirting, I was just practicing


My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
My lyrics are so explicit they need to be censored


Till we blow like Chicago wind
We will succeed and become famous like wind blowing through Chicago


I don't know what's better, gettin' laid or gettin' paid
I'm unsure what's better: having sex or making money


I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin' away
I'm finding it hard to balance short-term pleasure and long-term success


Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
I am experienced in dealing with drama and can identify different situations


It's like before the pop fame came the park
Before becoming famous, I was just practicing and putting in work in the park


But this industry'll play with yo' life man
The music industry can be dangerous and consume your life


They playin with yo' rent, food, water and lights man (yeah)
The industry can control and manipulate basic necessities like housing, food, and water


That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
That's why I rap with the same authentic and raw energy as old school rap jams


The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
After performing, I'm heading to Amsterdam for some rest and relaxation


To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
I need to rest and gather strength to deal with the challenges ahead of me


To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
I need to handle complicated business deals and also face criticism and hate from others


I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
I dedicate this song to Jam Master Jay, a legendary hip-hop artist


Run-D.M.C. Showed me how to walk, this way
Run-D.M.C. served as an inspiration and taught me how to navigate the hip-hop industry




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMIE CAMERON, VELLA CAMERON, MICHAEL PERRETTA, RAKAA TAYLOR, KANYE WEST

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