Take One for the Team
Kanye.West Lyrics
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Hand on my dick in my thousand dollar jeans
Your girl a queen, my girl a thing
You know what though, I'mma take this one for the team
You know what? I figured out I'm not a nice guy
I shook hands, kissed babies, gave it a nice try
You know what? I hate pictures of other people's kids
I hate when other people's cribs smell like shit
I hate when I leave and smell like the crib
What's the cause of the poor smell?
She said "I just cleaned up"
Baby I can't tell
Why every ghetto bitch gotta smell like Love Spell?
Or that god damn cucumber Bath and Body Works
I can still smell the sweat the shit hardly works
What about Cool Water? That shit probably worse
This here a classic like the Lodi Dodi verse
And my man probably hollered at the hottie first
I score, he took the charge
Oooh, that shit gotta hurt
Doing my thing, pocket full of green
Hand on my dick in my thousand dollar jeans
Your girl a queen, my girl a thing
You know what though, I'mma take this one for the team
Never mind me, 'Ye have fun
If the cops ask, that's my gun
That's my weed, anything you need
I'm a take, I'm a take, I'm a take this one for the team
One fat ass, one flat ass
Nigga hit the switcheroo on my black ass
Ever seen Joe's Jeans on a jackass?
And my bitch got on tights with a tack ass
I'm a fly nigga, and I carry on
With them bottles of that rose Dom Perignon
Ever seen how a kingpin carries on?
Dookie rope link chain and a herringbone
The real shit, gotta feel this
First class flights baby that's a field trip
Double date, don't cooperate, kill switch
Fuck me and my man, you a real bitch
Doing my thing, pocket full of green
Hand on my dick in my thousand dollar jeans
Your girl a queen, my girl a thing
You know what though, I'mma take this one for the team
Boy I know you the one that I heard about
I know you working with it through word of mouth
Looks like I'm a have to test you in and out
It's a dirty job but sometimes you gotta
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
I'm blowing on stinky that come in a jar
Playing with her kitty made her come in the car
She a redbone but her cousin is dark
A little out of shape but she'll fuck in the dark
Until she start complaining about her feet hurt
I'm trying to fuck she talking about she want to eat first
I'm like "why did this bitch have to bring her?"
Trying to get her back to the nest so I could sting her
So I hit Big Sean on the ringer
Said, "I got a chick for you that look like a singer"
On a scale of one to ten she's a fifteener
You should've seen a nigga's face when he seen her
He said the bitch wasn't pretty enough to finger
On my team she would be a fifth stringer
I said I got the fine one in the Beamer
I'm the point guard and I need a winger
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
Take it for the team
Doing my thing, pocket full of green
Hand on my dick in my thousand dollar jeans
Your girl a queen, my girl a thing
You know what though, I'mma take, I'mma take this one for the team
It's the nigga they love to hate
But all the bad model bitches they love to date
You need to check my swag and get up to date
Check, check my swag and get up to date
We in the bathroom now, she get her back blew out
She can't clean but I bet she got a vacuum mouth
And I bet I'm going to sweat her Vidal Sassoon out
Her pen busted, goddamn, who brought the raccoon out?
For the team
Like we always do at this time
Like we always do at this time
I go for, I got to
Like we always do at this time
Like we always do at this time
Go for, I got to
Like we always do at this time
Like we always do at this time
South side, we gonna set this party off right
This time
This time
The lyrics to Kanye West’s song “Take One for the Team” is a tale of Kanye’s exploits with women and taking risks, as he does what needs to be done regardless of the consequences. He begins the first verse talking about his wealth, and the women in his life. Despite his success, he declares that he will take one for the team. In the second verse, Kanye becomes more introspective, admitting that he is not a nice guy and hates certain things. He then goes on to talk about his experiences with different women, showing off his bravado and his ego in the process.
The chorus, which is repeated throughout the song, reveals the central idea of the song. Kanye is willing to take one for the team in his pursuit of pleasure and success. The phrase “take it for the team” refers to the notion of sacrificing one’s own desires and taking risks for the benefit of the group. Kanye compares this to the world of sports, where players make sacrifices for the good of the team. However, through the course of the song, Kanye twists this concept, using it to justify his own selfish behavior and disregard for the feelings and desires of others.
Overall, “Take One for the Team” is an exploration of Kanye West’s attitude towards life and success. He is willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means taking risks and sacrificing everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
Doing my thing, pocket full of green
I am focused on my hustle and have a lot of money on me
Hand on my dick in my thousand dollar jeans
I am feeling confident and powerful in my expensive clothing
Your girl a queen, my girl a thing
I have a woman who is just a plaything to me, not someone I respect or value
You know what though, I'mma take this one for the team
I am willing to sacrifice my own desires or needs for the sake of my friends or associates
Never mind me, 'Ye have fun
Don't worry about me, I'll be fine while you enjoy yourself
If the cops ask, that's my gun
I am willing to take the blame for any illegal activity or weapons
That's my weed, anything you need
I'll claim ownership of any illicit substances or provide anything else you require
One fat ass, one flat ass
I switched out my female companions because one was more attractive than the other
Nigga hit the switcheroo on my black ass
I pulled a fast one on myself by choosing a less desirable woman
And my bitch got on tights with a tack ass
My current partner has poor fashion sense and a less desirable body type
I'm a fly nigga, and I carry on
I am confident and stylish, always moving forward
With them bottles of that rose Dom Perignon
I drink high-end, expensive champagne
The real shit, gotta feel this
I am authentic and genuine, you can trust me
First class flights baby that's a field trip
Flying first class is like a fun adventure for me
Double date, don't cooperate, kill switch
If our plan goes wrong, we have an escape plan ready
Boy I know you the one that I heard about
I already know about you and your reputation
I know you working with it through word of mouth
I have heard good things about you from multiple sources
Looks like I'm a have to test you in and out
I need to see if you're as good as people are saying
It's a dirty job but sometimes you gotta
Doing what's necessary isn't always pleasant, but it's what needs to be done
I'm blowing on stinky that come in a jar
I'm smoking strong marijuana
Playing with her kitty made her come in the car
I sexually satisfied a woman in a car
She a redbone but her cousin is dark
The woman I'm with has light skin, but her cousin has dark skin
A little out of shape but she'll fuck in the dark
My current partner isn't in the best physical shape, but she's willing to have sex
For the team
Everything I'm doing is for the benefit of my crew or associates
South side, we gonna set this party off right
We're going to have a great time and make sure everyone has fun
This time
We're going to make this particular event or experience memorable
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@msbronx718
This is an underrated gem
@MrDreFrazier
I would say under appreciated more than underrated this joint used to get played alll the time during the good friday times
@kkrekt8863
this one didnt make album, hella underrated@@MrDreFrazier
@avalon917
Honestly the last 2 min is one of the best things Ye’s ever done. Full stop
A mike dean masterclass as well
@MrDreFrazier
@@avalon917 for sure
@jrdotson1995
Surprised I ain’t seen this on the tikkytok yet
@zoiewatkins3448
Mike dean on the keys .. Cyhi verse is just 🔥🔥Keri’s vocals on top of the beat .. for sure one of Kanye’s best collabs
@t_casadio1164
mike dean is not human
@shustyrant
This instrumental is fucking sick!!
@636lobster
That Mike dean break at the end is ethereal man, too fucking hard