Black Skinhead
God/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
Iβve 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!
In "Black Skinhead," Kanye West reflects on his experience as a black man in America. The song seems to be divided into two parts: the first is a reflection on the racism and prejudice that black men face in America, and the second is a celebration of his own success and fame.
In the first part of the song, Kanye acknowledges the strained relationship between black men and white society. He references the violence against African Americans that has occurred throughout history, comparing himself to King Kong, the iconic black character that was killed in the end. He then goes on to address the scrutiny that he faces as a successful black man in America. He protests against the middle class who are happy to see him perform, but still question his place in society.
In the second half of the song, Kanye celebrates his success, proclaiming his commitment to his art and his status as a public figure. He seems to reject the idea of conforming to what white society expects of him, instead choosing to embrace his identity as a black man. He boasts about the countless women in his life, and embraces his status as a βmenace.β
Overall, βBlack Skinheadβ is a powerful commentary on race in America. Kanye West seems to be grappling with his own identity as a black man in a world that often looks down on him. The song is a call to action for black men and women to embrace their identity and to fight back against the prejudice that they face every day.
Line by Line Meaning
For my theme song
This song represents me and my struggles as a black man in America
My leather black jeans on
I am dressed in black, representing the color of my skin, and I am ready to face the world
My by any means on
I am willing to do whatever it takes to succeed and overcome the obstacles placed in front of me
Pardon, I'm getting my scream on
I am venting my frustrations and letting out my anger towards the injustices and prejudices that I face every day
Enter the kingdom
I am entering a higher level of consciousness and spiritual awareness
But watch who you bring home
Be careful who you associate with, as some people may judge or discriminate against you based on your skin color
They see a black man with a white woman
Some people in society may view the relationship between a black man and a white woman as taboo or unacceptable
At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong
Those who discriminate or hate based on skin color will try to tear down and destroy those who are in positions of power or influence
Middle America packed in
Despite the prejudices and injustices I face, I have many fans and supporters who come out to see me and support me
Came to see me in my black skin
My fans appreciate and love me for who I am, regardless of my skin color
Number one question they asking
The most common question people ask me is about my experiences as a black man in America
Fuck every question you asking
I am tired of being asked the same questions and facing the same prejudices and injustices
If I don't get ran out by Catholics
Even religious groups may discriminate or hate against me because of my skin color
Here come some conservative Baptists
Even within religious circles, there may be conservative or old-fashioned beliefs that perpetuate discrimination and hate towards black people
Claiming I'm overreacting
People may try to downplay or dismiss the injustices and struggles that black people face in America
Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch
Referring to the struggles and violence faced by black kids in Chicago
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
I am staying up late, lost in my own thoughts and struggles
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
People may view my struggles and frustrations as a sign of mental illness or demonic possession
I keep it 300, like the Romans
I am powerful and strong, like the ancient Roman army
300 bitches, where's the Trojans?
I have many women in my life, but I am still looking for someone to be loyal to me like the Trojans were loyal to their city
Baby we living in the moment
I am living my life to the fullest and enjoying the present, despite the struggles I face
Iβve been a menace for the longest
I have been fighting against injustices and prejudices for a long time
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
I will not give up the fight and will continue to work towards a better future for myself and other black people
Stop all that coon shit
Stop acting like a clown or a sell-out, and start standing up for yourself and your community
Early morning cartoon shit
Stop acting like a character or a caricature, and start taking yourself seriously as a black man in America
This is that goon shit
This is real, unapologetic blackness, with all its power and strength
Fuck up your whole afternoon shit
I am so powerful and impactful that even a few minutes of exposure to me can change your entire day
I'm aware I'm a wolf
I am powerful and aggressive, like a wolf
Soon as the moon hit
As soon as I am in the spotlight, I am ready to unleash my power and make an impact
I'm aware I'm a king
I am powerful and influential, like a king
Back out the tomb bitch
I have risen from the dead, like a biblical figure, and I am ready to make an impact
Black out the room, bitch
I am so powerful and impactful that I can darken the room just by entering it
These niggas ain't doing shit
Other black people need to step up and start fighting against the injustices and prejudices that they face
Come on homie what happened
I am urging other black people to wake up and understand the importance of fighting for their own rights and freedoms
You niggas ain't breathing you gasping
Other black people are suffocating under the weight of oppression and need to start fighting for their own survival
These niggas ain't ready for action
Other black people need to stop being complacent and start taking real, impactful actions towards achieving their goals and fighting for their rights
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
I am still up late, lost in my own thoughts and the struggles of my people
I think I'm possessed, it's an omen
I am so consumed by the fight for my rights and the rights of other black people that I feel like I am under some sort of supernatural influence
God, God, God, God!
I am calling out to God for strength and guidance in my fight for equity and justice
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, IMAGEM MUSIC INC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: MALIK YUSEF EL SHABAZZ JONES, WASALU MUHAMMAD JACO, GUY MANUEL HOMEM CHRISTO, MIKE DEAN, THOMAS BANGALTER, CYDELL CHARLES YOUNG, KANYE WEST, DEREK WATKINS, SAKIYA SANDIFER, ELON RUTBERG, NOAH D. GOLDSTEIN
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2013 wasnβt ready for this album.
@humanman9950
I keep it three huned like da romans
@invisiblesun9803
@@masterofdisguise9564 ok mr. fantano fanboy
@bigmanjames4394
I like how the moment someoneβs called a fantano fanboy they immediately try to defend themselves like theyβve been accused of murder.
@derrickayers122
@@masterofdisguise9564 This whole album was ahead of its time. 2021 would of been a great time for this album.
@JC-wj7sb
@@masterofdisguise9564 A light 6
@TheFuronda
The first time I saw this video was when I accidentally left my TV on and woke up in the middle of the night. Scared tf outta me.
@dudemanofdude
Did it have the glitchy part where he looks like the final boss from the first Thor movie
@ryanshields8560
You fell asleep and left this on? How the flying fuck did you fall asleep listening to a song like this lmao
@atom0824
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