Kanye West
Jamie Foxx/Kanye West/Twista Lyrics
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Tired of being cramped up in the house
We were simply celebrating life
Off from work today so it's alright
But all those ups n downs had me in a twist
Started dancing wit this model chick
And then every record became my favorite song
And that is all that I remember
[chorus]
Cuz I had one too many drinks
And ended up at the embassy
With this pretty little thing from Memphis, Tennessee
It was a one night extravaganza
When I woke up from last night's avoutrie
Baby girl was layin next to me
Shoes n clothes were scattered everywhere
I got dressed n got up out of there
But not before I called for me a cab
Hung over from all the drinks I had
And now I'm telling my story to u
Everything that I remember
Cuz I had one too many drinks
And ended up at the embassy
With this pretty little thing from Memphis, Tennessee
It was a one night extravaganza
I had one too many drinks
And ended up at the embassy
With this pretty little thing from Memphis, Tennessee
It was a one night extravaganza
Extravanganzaaa
Extravavganzaaa
Only was an extravaganza
yes it was the things that I remember
[Kanye West]
And I remember bein at da bar tryna ask what dat hypno hit fo' (hit fo')
Knowin I cant afford to get mo' (get mo')
Here's a broke niggah trick buy one bottle and sip slow
Or, or leave da club now, do like I did, come back when u get dough
A fishstick niggah now we messin wit lobster
We messin wit Grammies we messin wit Oscars
We messin wit dat dranky drank
Plus u puffin on da stanky stank
In the mornin u gon draw a blank
The hotel said ya was on one
My girl wasn't on shit I picked the wrong one
'Stead he talkin bout I ain't like them other girls
Well tonight I'm tryna find them other girls
Bring they own rubba girl
Never meet ya motha girl
You know they luv it when u luv em when they tell they friends giirrl
I had one too many drinks
(I had one too many (u know they gon blame it on the drinks))
And ended up at the embassy
(u no the excuse is to do excatly wat u want)
With this pretty little thing from Memphis, Tennessee
(J.Foxx, Kanye to da)
It was a one night extravaganza (And the winners are)
I had one too many drinks
(thats BSP baby, we got black star power in the room right now)
And ended up at the embassy (easy, easy, be very easy)
Wuith this pretty little thing from Memphis, Tennessee (calm down please)
It was a one night extravaganza (I aint c da periods)
I had one too many drinks
The lyrics to Jamie Foxx/Kanye West/Twista's song Kanye West seem to be a commentary on the hardships of being broke and struggling to make ends meet. The repetition of the phrase "broke, broke, broke phi broke" underscores the pervasive nature of poverty, particularly in the African American community, where economic disadvantages are exacerbated by systemic inequality.
The verses suggest that the individuals in question lack the basic necessities of life, including clothes, cars, and romantic relationships, which can serve as symbols of social status and desirability. This reflects the harsh reality of poverty, where one's worth and value can often be defined by material possessions and social connections. The lines "Don't spend no money" and "Can't get no hoes" further emphasize the individuals' lack of agency and power in a society that values consumption and materialism.
However, the use of humor and the repetition of the phrase "broke, broke, broke phi broke" also serves to subvert the dominant narrative of wealth and success. By owning their lack of resources and making light of their situation, the individuals in the song are reclaiming their agency and challenging societal expectations. They refuse to be defined by their economic status and instead find solidarity in their struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
We broke, broke broke phi broke
We are financially destitute and lack the means to acquire money.
Broke, broke, broke phi broke
Emphasizing our financial woes and inability to acquire wealth.
Don't spend no money
We refrain from using whatever little money we have due to our financial difficulties.
Ain't got no clothes
We lack sufficient clothing or the means to acquire them due to our financial state.
Ain't got no cars
We do not have any vehicles due to our financial hardship.
Ain't got no hoes
We do not have any romantic partners or the means to attract them due to our financial situation.
Got no money (Got no money)
We are repeating our current lack of financial resources for emphasis.
We got no clothes (Got no clothes)
We are reiterating our lack of sufficient clothing due to our financial hardship.
Can't get no hoes
We cannot attract romantic partners due to our financial difficulties.
We broke, broke, broke, broke, broke
We emphasize our financial destitution and the gravity of our situation.
Buncha niggas
A derogatory term used to refer to a group of black men, possibly hinting towards systemic oppression contributing to their current financial situation.
Broke, broke, broke, broke, broke!
Re-emphasizing the dire financial situation the group is in.
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