Homecoming
Kany West feat. Chris Martin Lyrics
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Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
I met this girl when I was 3 years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
And from that point I never blow her off
Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!"
I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
But if you really cared for her
Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
It always seems like she talking 'bout me
She said, "You left your kids, and they just like you
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
But they just not you" and I just got through
Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
The Kanye West and Chris Martin collaboration, "Homecoming", tells a deeply personal story that reflects on Kanye's roots and childhood love, Chicago. Kanye reminisces fondly of his home in the Windy City and a girl named Windy that he met when he was only three years old. She became a mentor and friend to him and showed him the ropes of Chicago's streets. Kanye speaks of how he always carries her spirit with him, wherever he goes, even now that he has become successful. Unfortunately, Windy grew cold towards Kanye after he became famous; she felt like he had left her and their hometown behind. In the chorus, Kanye wonders if Windy still thinks about him and if she knows that he will always come back home, no matter where he goes. The song is layered with metaphors and imagery, making it a self-reflective ballad that is poignant and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm coming home again
I am returning to my roots
Do you think about me now and then?
Are you reminiscing about our past?
Do you think about me now and then?
Are you thinking of me just as often as I'm thinking of you?
'Cause I'm coming home again
My presence is the reason I'm on your mind
I met this girl when I was 3 years old
I have a long history with Chicago, just like I have a long history with this girl
And what I loved most she had so much soul
The city of Chicago is unique and full of energy
She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
Chicago was once unfamiliar to me, but it captured my heart
But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees"
Chicago's nickname is 'The Windy City' and it's known for its skyscrapers
And from that point I never blow her off
I never ignored the city after I first discovered my love for it
N****s come from out of town, I like to show her off
I'm proud to show off the city to outsiders
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
Those who come to the city with an attitude are usually humbled by its beauty and culture
And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she knows they're soft
The city is tough and will demand respect
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
Chicago taught me how to navigate its streets
In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
The city's beauty is unparalleled, especially at night
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
Chicago will always hold a special place in my heart
She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
The city has been let down by famous people who've come and gone
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Chicago feels used by these entertainers
Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
People have accused me of being involved in gangs and have thrown me under the bus on national television
I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
Chicago stopped showing me the love I once felt because of these rumors
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!"
Even though the city lost faith in me, it still wants me to succeed
Maybe we can start again
Perhaps Chicago and I can rebuild our relationship
But if you really cared for her
If you truly love Chicago
Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Leaving the city to pursue my dreams means I didn't care enough for it
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
I still think about Chicago every now and then
It always seems like she's talking 'bout me
It's like the city is aware of my success and thinks about me too
She said "You left your kids, and they just like you
Chicago sees itself as my child, and I've passed my love for the city down to my own children
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
Chicago wants to follow in my footsteps and continue producing great music
But they're just not you" and I just got through
My children will never be able to fully replicate me and my love for the city
Talking 'bout what n****s tryna do, just not new
I'm aware that there are others trying to come up in the music industry, but I've been here before
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
Others in the industry don't fully understand what it takes to be successful
I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I realized the importance of Chicago once I was away and living somewhere else
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
I'm in a new place in my life, and I can't return to the way things used to be in Chicago
And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
I only truly understood the message that 'you never know what you've got until it's gone' once I returned to Chicago
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
I take pride in representing Chicago whenever I'm interviewed
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
I encourage others to aim high and to always strive to do better. It's better to fall and land in a good place than to never aim high at all
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
I encourage people to participate in the music celebration with me by jumping and waving their lighter around
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
I always make it a point to mention my love for Chicago
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Do you also remember this place from our shared memories?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Remember the beautiful fireworks display we saw together in Chicago?
Oh, now I'm coming home again
I am returning to Chicago after being away for a while
Maybe we can start again
Perhaps Chicago and I can start anew and rebuild our bond
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Do you have any special memories of Chicago we can reminisce about together?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Remember how beautiful the fireworks looked over Lake Michigan?
Oh, now I'm coming home again
I am finally returning to Chicago
Maybe we can start again
Perhaps Chicago and I can try and rebuild our relationship from scratch
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONY WILLIAMS, KANYE WEST, WARRYN CAMPBELL, CHRIS MARTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShreyasWalkthroughs
***** Fine. Lets take this into consideration. And i expect a valid rebuttal or else i will not reply.
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Kanye changed hip-hop. He has 6 of the most acclaimed albums ever released (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is regarded the best album of the 2010's so far). Lets not ignore the fact that he has 21 Grammy awards.Â
His albums have been well received by legendary musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Bono, Bruno Mars, Nas, Elton John, and even Obama (despite his Jackass comment referring to Kanye). The list goes on but i'll stop there.Â
He changes his style on every single album of his. He began with soul sampling on his first album, to a baroque approach on his second album, then he incorporated electro/disco in his third..... all the way to his most recent album Yeezus, which was industrial hip-hop. He can mix genres, sample without difficulty, and is a VERY creative artist, who is overlooked because of his childlike antics.
I feel you haven't listened to his music and hate because you do what the other brainwashed sheep do. But there i proved your point wrong.
@OSyaz90
No matter what Kanye does or how irrationally he acts in the present day, nothing will ever take away from the fact that heâs made some of the best music in his generation.
@chrism7163
Thats what im saying
@chathamhart5637
onm
@MadCon93spiracy
he an artist, he emotional and sensitiv....he wants to prove himself to the world....problem he already way bigger than he realizes
Good luck yeezy...get well and be yourself.....fuck the rest cause u one o the best
@simulationone
Absolutely
@yvangogh6655
True!
@Dylanmaharaj
So many people complain about how much of a "rude, disrespectful, and outrageous" person Kanye West is, but at the end of the day, the man is completely talented with what he does. He makes true art, and although he may be very opinionated, aren't we all? I give him so much respect for his hustle. I hope one day I can inspire the world with my music the way Kanye continues to do each day. Feel free to give my songs a listen, if you like what you hear, that's all that really matters to me.
@bigpunforever5546
Dylan Maharaj love the music man, you from the east coast?
@Dylanmaharaj
keith mitchells Thank you so much for giving my music a chance brother, I'll definitely keep it up!
@Dylanmaharaj
BigPun Forever Thank you for giving me a chance homie! But nah, I'm actually born and raised in California :D