Ay Ye Ye Ye
Kanye West Lyrics

I had for us
I had dreams and plans for us

You turned my dreams into dust
You ruined my dreams and plans

I know Obama was heaven sent
I think that Obama was an amazing president

But ever since Trump won, it proved that I could be President
When Trump won the presidency, it made me realize that I could also become president

Yeah, you can, at what cost though?
Sure, you can become the president, but at what cost?

Don't that go against the teachings that Ye taught for?
Doesn't that contradict the principles that I, Ye, have previously espoused?

Yo, Tip, I hear your side and everybody talk, though
I understand your point of view and the opinions of others

But ain't goin' against the grain everything I fought for?
Doesn't going against the norm and breaking the mold align with everything I've stood for?

Prolly so, Ye, but where you tryna go with this?
That may be true, Ye, but where exactly are you trying to take this argument?

It's some shit you just don't align with and don't go against
There are some things that you just shouldn't agree with or oppose

You just readin' the headlines, you don't see the fine print
You're only reading the surface-level news and not fully understanding the details

You on some choosin'side shit, I'm on some unified shit
You're focusing on taking a side, while I'm trying to promote unity

It's bigger than your selfish agenda
There are more important issues at hand than your personal beliefs

If your election ain't gon' stop police from murderin' niggas, then shit
If my own presidential campaign can't solve the issue of police brutality against black people, then what's the point?

Bruh, I never ever stopped fightin' for the people
I've always been an advocate for the betterment of the people

Actually, wearin' the hat'll show people that we equal
Wearing the hat will demonstrate that we can have differing beliefs but still be seen as equals

You gotta see the vantage point of the people
You need to understand the perspective of the people

What makes you feel equal makes them feel evil
What empowers you makes them feel oppressed

See that's the problem with this damn nation
This is the issue with our country

All Blacks gotta be Democrats, man, we ain't made it off the plantation
Black people are expected to align with the Democratic party and are still not fully liberated

Fuck who you choose as your political party
I don't care which political party you choose

You representin' dudes just seem crude and cold-hearted
The people you represent seem unrefined and indifferent to others' feelings

With blatant disregard for the people who put you in position
Those people are neglecting the ones who gave them power

Don't you feel an obligation to them?
Don't you feel obligated to serve and represent the people who put you where you are now?

I feel a obligation to show people new ideas
I feel the responsibility of introducing people to fresh perspectives and ideas

And if you wanna hear 'em, there go two right here
If you're interested, I can share two new ideas with you right now

Make America Great Again had a negative perception
The phrase 'Make America Great Again' has a negative connotation attached to it

I took it, wore it, rocked it, gave it a new direction
I took that phrase, made it my own, and gave the idea a new direction

Added empathy, care and love and affection
I added elements of compassion, love, and affection

And y'all simply questionin' my methods
You all are merely questioning my approach

What you willin' to lose for the point to be proved?
What are you willing to sacrifice to prove your point?

This shit is stubborn, selfish, bullheaded, even for you
Your stance is stubborn, selfish, and even more stubborn than your usual self

You wore a dusty-ass hat to represent the same views as white supremacy, man
You wore an outdated hat that is associated with white supremacy to represent similar beliefs

We expect better from you
We have higher expectations of you

All them times you sounded crazy, we defended you, homie
We've supported you through all the times you sounded insane

Not just to be let down when we depend on you, homie
We don't want to be disappointed when we rely on you

That's why it's important to know what direction you're goin' now
It's crucial to understand your current direction and where you're heading

'Cause everything that you built can be destroyed and torn down
Because everything you've created can be destroyed and dismantled

You think I ain't concerned about how I affect the past?
Do you believe that I'm not concerned with how my actions affect history?

I mean, that hat stayed in my closet like 'bout a year and a half
I kept that hat in my closet for about a year and a half

Then one day I was like, "Fuck it, I'ma do me"
Then one day I decided to just be myself and not care about other people's opinions

I was in the sunken place and then I found the new me
I was in a dark place mentally, but then I found a new version of myself

Not worried about some image that I gotta keep up
I'm not concerned about maintaining a certain image for others to see

Lot of people agree with me, but they're too scared to speak up
Many people share my beliefs, but are afraid to voice their opinions

The greater good of the people is first
The well-being of the public is the top priority

Have you considered all the damage and the people you hurt?
Have you thought about the negative impact and harm you may be causing?

You had a bad idea, and you're makin' it worse
Your idea was flawed, and you're only making it worse

This shit's just as bad as Catholic preachers rapin' in church
Your actions are just as heinous as Catholic priests sexually abusing children in church

Y'all been leadin' with hate, see I just approach it different
You've been handling this issue with hate, while I'm taking a different approach

Like a gang truce, the first Blood to shake the Crip's hand
Like two gang rivals shaking hands to end their feud

I know everybody emotional
I understand that everyone is passionate about this

Is it better if I rap about crack? Huh? 'Cause it's cultural?
Would it be better if I rapped about drugs because it's considered 'cultural'?

Or how about I'ma shoot you, or fuck your bitch?
Should I rap about violence and misogyny instead?

Or how about all this Gucci, 'cause I'm fuckin' rich?
Or should I rap about my wealth and material possessions?

You'll deal with God for the lack of respect
You'll have to answer to God for your disrespect

Startin' to make it seem like Donnie cut you a check
It's starting to come across like President Trump is paying you off

Now you toyin' with hot lava, better be careful with that
You're playing with fire, be cautious

What's it mean to gain the world if you ain't standin' for shit?
What's the point of achieving everything if you don't stand for anything?

Okay I gotta say it, Ye, you sound high as a bitch
I have to say, Ye, you sound really high right now

Yeah, genocide and slavery, we should just try and forget
We should just forget about the atrocities of genocide and slavery

And all that free thought shit, find a better defense
And all that talk about free thinking, come up with a better argument

But if Ye just stuck in his way, he can leave it at that
But if Ye is set in his beliefs, he can choose to leave it at that

Alright, Tip, we could be rappin' about this all day, man
Okay, TIP, we could argue about this topic forever

Why don't we just cut the beat off and let the people talk?
Why don't we end the music and let the public voice their opinions?