Flashing Lights
Kanye West¿ÏÑÇ¡¤Î¤Ë¹ÌØ Lyrics

Flashing lights, lights
The repetition of this line sets the mood for the song, signaling that something is about to happen or change.

She don't believe in shootin' stars
The woman in question doesn't believe in the whimsical idea of finding love through luck, but instead prefers material things like shoes and cars.

But she believe in shoes and cars
Material things like shoes and cars hold more value to her than something as unpredictable as love.

Wood floors in the new apartment
The woman has upgraded to a new living space, which is likely larger and more luxurious than her previous one.

Couture from the store's department
The woman wears high-end clothing from the department store to keep up with her luxurious lifestyle.

You more like L'eau de Stardee shit
The singer is comparing the woman's taste to a cheap perfume with a cheesy name.

I'm more of the, trips to Florida
The singer prefers visiting a tropical location like Florida over the woman's more materialistic preferences.

Order the h'orderves, views of the Water
The artist enjoys fine dining with a view of the water, showing that he prefers luxury in a different way than the woman.

Straight from the page of your favorite author
The artist appreciates the finer things in life like reading literature, which is more timeless and classic than material possessions.

And the weather so breezy
The artist is enjoying the pleasant weather, which is symbolic of his stress-free and easy-going lifestyle.

Man why can't life always be this easy
The singer acknowledges his privileged lifestyle and how he wishes it could always be this effortless and enjoyable.

She in the mirror dancing so sleazy
The woman is dancing provocatively in front of the mirror, which is a reflection of her need to show off and her hedonistic tendencies.

I get a call like where are you Yeezy
The singer receives a phone call from someone addressing him by his nickname, which could be a friend, associate, or significant other.

Try to hit you with a 'Oeur de Whopee'
The caller is likely attempting to lure the singer into a hedonistic activity, possibly an affair or partying.

Till I get flashed by the paparazzi
The singer is suddenly caught off-guard by photographers, implying that he's a celebrity and cannot avoid the constant attention and scrutiny that comes with fame.

Damn, these niggas got me
The artist is frustrated by the paparazzi's invasion of his privacy, and how their relentless pursuit causes him stress and anxiety.

I hate these niggas more than the Nazi
The artist despises the paparazzi to such a degree that he's comparing them to one of the most hated groups in history, the Nazis, showing how much they disrupt his life and his peace of mind.

I know it's been a while
The singer acknowledges that he's been distant or disconnected from someone he cares about for some time.

Sweetheart, we hardly talk, I was doing my thing
The singer is explaining why there has been a lack of communication between him and his significant other, perhaps because he's been busy with work, travel, or other priorities.

I know I was foul bay-bay
The artist admits to behaving poorly or unfairly towards his significant other in the past.

A-bay lately you been all on my brain
Despite the artist's past transgressions, he has been thinking about his significant other frequently as of late.

And if somebody would've told me a month ago
The artist is reflecting how quickly things can change in life, as something significant happened recently that caused him to reconsider his priorities and feelings.

Fronting though, yo I wouldn't wanna know
The singer admits that he has been trying to pretend he didn't care about the situation or his significant other, but in reality, he was affected deeply by it.

If somebody would've told me a year ago
The artist is reiterating how much has changed in his life over the past year, indicating significant growth or transformation on his part.

It'd go, get this difficult
The singer knew that he would face difficulties or challenges in his life, but he probably didn't anticipate how much it would impact his emotions or psyche.

Feeling like Katrina with no fema
The singer is comparing his state of mind to the aftermath of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in Louisiana, explaining that he feels helpless, alone, and unsupported in his personal struggles.

Like Martin with no Gina
The singer is referencing the lead characters from the sitcom Martin, and how it would be unbearable for one of them to exist without the other, highlighting a sense of loss or incompleteness.

Like a flight with no visa
The artist is using a metaphor to describe his life as feeling trapped or restricted, much like a person trying to board a flight without the proper documentation.

First class with the seat back I still see ya
The artist is reminiscing about past memories with his significant other, even while traveling in luxury, indicating how much he still cares for her.

In my past, you on the other side of the glass
The singer is referring to the verse from earlier in the song where he mentioned his memories being in a museum, but now he is adding the detail that his significant other is also in those memories, just on the other side of the glass or frame.

Of my memory's museum
The singer is reflecting on his past and how it is preserved in his memories, like a museum.

I'm just saying, Hey Mona Lisa
The artist is addressing his significant other, using a metaphorical reference to the painting Mona Lisa, which is often admired for its beauty and mystery.

Come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar
The artist is saying how much he needs his significant other in his life and how much he values her presence, much like how the Roman Empire needed its leader, Caesar, to function properly.

As you recall, you know I love to show off
The artist is reminding his significant other that he enjoys flaunting his own success and lifestyle, much like how she enjoys her material possessions.

But you never thought that I would take it this far
The singer is saying that even though his significant other knows he likes to show off, she never thought he would go to such extreme lengths or possibly cause harm to their relationship in the process.

What do you know? Flashing lights, lights
The artist is expressing his frustration and sense of being misunderstood, using the repeated phrase 'flashing lights' as a metaphor for how people often judge him based on his appearance or success without understanding him fully.

What do you know? Flashing lights, lights
The second time this line is repeated, it's emphasizing the singer's feelings of being misunderstood and judged unfairly.