Addiction
Kanye West Lyrics


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Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (you make me smile)

What's your addiction? Is it money? Is it girls? Is it weed?
I've been afflicted by not one, not two, but all three
She's got the same thing, about me, but more, about us
She's coming over, so I guess, that means, I'm her drugs
Just let me peek now, I mean damn, I'm so curious
She's got a lover, so the lies, and the lust, is a rush
Time's of the essence, I need, you to be, spontaneous
Roll up the doja, Henny and Coca-Cola, then I'm coming over
'Cause it's never over

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (you make me smile)

I see the emotion in your eyes, that you, try not to show
We get the closest when you high, or you drunk, or you blow
So I pour the potion, so we could both get high, as we could go
Then I'll get the lotion, and do something to me, when your thighs is exposed
There's no turning back now, I mean I don't mean to impose
Not now but right now, I need you to undress, and then pose
I'm into that now, catch a vibe, when the doors, get closed
Roll up the doja, Henny and Coca-Cola, and I keep coming over
'Cause its never over

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (you make me smile)

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (you make me smile)

(You make me smile with my heart)

I just wanted to ask you
Just wanted to, um (baby)
Let me, how would I put this, um (baby, baby, baby)
Let's say all your friends (baby, baby, baby)
Remember the one? (baby, baby, baby)
You said if you ever she would be the one (baby, baby, baby)
Ok, ok, ok (you make me smile with my heart)
Well, I was thinking, hypothetically
I mean don't take this seriously
Don't take me, I mean just
Uh, not credibly
I feel that incredibly
I mean let's set it baby
Ah, just let it be
I mean you huntin' me(You make me smile with my heart)
I mean you her and me
Maybe, baby, baby?
Baby? Baby?
You know I was just kidding
Unless you gon' do it





(You make me smile)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kanye West’s song “Addiction” speak about the internal conflict of a person who is struggling with addiction. The song opens with the lines “Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good? Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would.” Here, the singer acknowledges that he is aware that his addiction is harmful but finds himself inexorably drawn to it. He then goes on to ask the listener if their addiction is money, girls or weed. The singer seems to suggest that he is battling addictions to all three of them.


The song also expresses a complicated relationship between the singer and his partner. The singer acknowledges that his partner is addicted to him in some way, just as he is addicted to his vices. He talks about how they get closer when they indulge in their addiction but does not judge her for it. The song has a raw, confessional quality that deals with the complexity of addiction and how it affects relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Kanye is questioning why he finds things that are considered 'bad' to be so enjoyable and pleasurable.


Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Kanye is indicating that he often goes against the advice he has been given and does things his own way.


Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
Kanye has recognized that he has tried, but failed, to stop engaging in his addictive behaviors.


But (you make me smile)
Despite the difficulties Kanye faces with addiction, being with this person makes him happy and brings a smile to his face.


What's your addiction? Is it money? Is it girls? Is it weed?
Kanye is inquiring about someone else's addictions and what they may be struggling with.


I've been afflicted by not one, not two, but all three
Kanye is admitting that he struggles with all three of these addictive behaviors.


She's got the same thing, about me, but more, about us
This person he is with has a similar addictive personality, but it is more about the two of them being addicted to each other.


She's coming over, so I guess, that means, I'm her drugs
The idea of this person coming over is like a drug to Kanye, and he uses her arrival as a way to feel good and fulfilled.


Just let me peek now, I mean damn, I'm so curious
Kanye wants to explore and experiment with this person, feeding into his addiction and curiosity.


She's got a lover, so the lies, and the lust, is a rush
Kanye acknowledges that the idea of cheating with this person is exciting, and the secrecy and adrenaline create a rush of lust and desire.


Time's of the essence, I need, you to be, spontaneous
Kanye desires spontaneity in order to satisfy his addictive personality and get a thrill from the situation.


Roll up the doja, Henny and Coca-Cola, then I'm coming over
Kanye describes getting high and drinking with this person as a prelude to coming over and indulging in their addictive behavior.


'Cause it's never over
Kanye recognizes that this addictive cycle can be never-ending, and he is caught up in the addiction and craving for more.


I see the emotion in your eyes, that you, try not to show
Kanye is getting a sense of the addictive behaviors the other person is struggling with, even if they are trying to hide it.


We get the closest when you high, or you drunk, or you blow
Kanye recognizes that the two of them feel closest and share their deepest connection when they are indulging in addictive behaviors.


So I pour the potion, so we could both get high, as we could go
Kanye describes indulging in substance abuse as a way to heighten and prolong the high they are feeling together.


Then I'll get the lotion, and do something to me, when your thighs is exposed
Kanye is describing how sexually charged these addictive situations can become when he is with this other person.


There's no turning back now, I mean I don't mean to impose
Kanye is admitting that he is deep into his addictive behaviors and there is no going back now.


Not now but right now, I need you to undress, and then pose
Kanye is trying to get the other person to participate in a sexual act together as a way to continue indulging in their addictive behaviors.


I'm into that now, catch a vibe, when the doors, get closed
Kanye describes how being in closed quarters and in secret makes the addictive behavior feel more thrilling and exciting.


You make me smile
This person makes Kanye happy despite the struggles he is facing with addiction and addiction-related behavior.


I just wanted to ask you
Kanye is presenting a hypothetical question to the other person.


Just wanted to, um (baby)
Kanye is trying to navigate a sensitive topic that he wants to address with this person.


Let me, how would I put this, um (baby, baby, baby)
Kanye is trying to find the right words to say what he wants to say.


Let's say all your friends (baby, baby, baby)
Kanye poses a hypothetical situation involving this person's friends to try and bring up a sensitive topic.


Remember the one? (baby, baby, baby)
Kanye is trying to reference a past situation or relationship.


You said if you ever she would be the one (baby, baby, baby)
Kanye is referencing something that was said in the past about a certain person.


Ok, ok, ok (you make me smile with my heart)
Kanye is trying to reassure the other person that he does care for them and he is not trying to hurt them.


Well, I was thinking, hypothetically
Kanye is trying to present a hypothetical situation to the other person.


I mean don't take this seriously
Kanye is trying to present the hypothetical idea in a casual way as to not freak out the other person.


Don't take me, I mean just
Kanye is trying to make sure the other person does not take offense to what he is saying.


Uh, not credibly
Kanye is indicating that he recognizes he may not be coming across credibly in what he is saying.


I feel that incredibly
Kanye is indicating that he has strong feelings towards this other person.


I mean let's set it baby
Kanye is trying to take the conversation to the next level and get the other person to consider his idea more seriously.


Ah, just let it be
Kanye is indicating that he is willing to drop the topic if the other person does not want to engage in what he is proposing.


I mean you huntin' me
Kanye is describing the addictive and obsessive nature of their relationship and how it goes both ways.


I mean you her and me
Kanye is proposing a hypothetical situation where all three of them engage in addictive behavior together.


Maybe, baby, baby?
Kanye is still trying to gauge the other person's interest level in his idea and is unsure if they would be on board.


Baby? Baby?
Kanye is trying to get the other person's attention and see if they are willing to explore his idea further.


You know I was just kidding
Kanye is trying to backtrack and make it seem like he was not being serious about his idea.


Unless you gon' do it
Kanye is indicating that he is open to exploring his idea further if the other person is willing to try it too.


(You make me smile)
Despite the sensitive topic and hypothetical situation Kanye is proposing, this person still brings a smile to his face and makes him happy.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lorenz Hart, Richard Rodgers, Kanye West, Kanye Omari West

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Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (You make me smile)

What's your addiction? Is it money? Is it girls? Is it weed?
I've been afflicted by not one, not two, but all three
She's got the same thing, about me, but more, about us
She's coming over, so I guess, that means, I'm her drugs
Just let me peek now, I mean damn, I'm so curious
She's got a lover, so the lies, and the lust, is a rush
Time's of the essence, I need, you to be, spontaneous
Roll up the doja, Henny and Coca-Cola, then I'm coming over
'Cause it's never over

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (You make me smile)

I see the emotion in your eyes, that you, try not to show
We get the closest when you high, or you drunk, or you blow
So I pour the potion, so we could both get high, as we could go
Then I'll get the lotion, and do something to me, when your thighs is exposed
There's no turning back now, I mean I don't mean to impose
Not now but right now, I need you to undress, and then pose
I'm into that now, catch a vibe, when the doors, get closed
Roll up the doja, Henny and Coca-Cola, and I keep coming over
'Cause its never over

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (You make me smile)

Why everything that's supposed to bad make me feel so good?
Everything they told me not to is exactly what I would
Man I tried to stop man I tried the best I could
But (You make me smile)

I just wanted to ask you
Just wanted to, um (baby)
Let me, how would I put this, um (baby, baby, baby)
Let's say all your friends (baby, baby, baby)
Remember the one? (baby, baby, baby)
You said if you ever she would be the one (baby, baby, baby)
Ok, ok, ok (you make me smile with my heart)
Well, I was thinking, hypothetically
I mean don't take this seriously
Don't take me, I mean just
Uh, not credibly
I feel that incredibly
I mean let's set it baby
Ah, just let it be
I mean you huntin' me(You make me smile with my heart)
I mean you her and me
Maybe, baby, baby?
Baby? Baby?
You know I was just kidding
Unless you gon' do it



All comments from YouTube:

Kieran S

Does anyone else think this is easily one of Ye's best songs? I absolutely adore it

A Ok

I say this about almost every ye song

Nezu -

No

ToasterTarts

It's on what I think is his best album too

Jenkem Butt-Hash

It is his best song

Reid Reynolds

It’s his best album for sure

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Manny

Saying you want the old Kanye back is like telling Snoop Dogg to rap about violence and guns again, or Eminem about drugs, or Jay-Z about selling drugs. This part of Kanye's life ended with Graduation and now he's making music that he feels at the time he makes it. We would never have the car if we never improved upon the wheel

Dno 82

The problem is Kanye hasn't improved he's got worse and worse over the years

PWBTone2010

@spizzy. don't we all lol

spizzy.

@PWBTone2010 I miss the old kanye fr

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