Ay Ye Ye Ye
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Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
I had for us
You turned my dreams into dust

I know Obama was heaven sent
But ever since Trump won, it proved that I could be President
Yeah, you can, at what cost though?
Don't that go against the teachings that Ye taught for?
Yo, Tip, I hear your side and everybody talk, though
But ain't goin' against the grain everything I fought for?
Prolly so, Ye, but where you tryna go with this?
It's some shit you just don't align with and don't go against
You just readin' the headlines, you don't see the fine print
You on some choosin'side shit, I'm on some unified shit
It's bigger than your selfish agenda
If your election ain't gon' stop police from murderin' niggas, then shit
Bruh, I never ever stopped fightin' for the people
Actually, wearin' the hat'll show people that we equal
You gotta see the vantage point of the people
What makes you feel equal makes them feel evil
See that's the problem with this damn nation
All Blacks gotta be Democrats, man, we ain't made it off the plantation
Fuck who you choose as your political party
You representin' dudes just seem crude and cold-hearted
With blatant disregard for the people who put you in position
Don't you feel an obligation to them?
I feel a obligation to show people new ideas
And if you wanna hear 'em, there go two right here
Make America Great Again had a negative perception
I took it, wore it, rocked it, gave it a new direction
Added empathy, care and love and affection
And y'all simply questionin' my methods
What you willin' to lose for the point to be proved?




This shit is stubborn, selfish, bullheaded, even for you
You wore a dusty-ass hat to represent the same views as white supremacy, man
We expect better from you
All them times you sounded crazy, we defended you, homie
Not just to be let down when we depend on you, homie
That's why it's important to know what direction you're goin' now
'Cause everything that you built can be destroyed and torn down
You think I ain't concerned about how I affect the past?
I mean, that hat stayed in my closet like 'bout a year and a half
Then one day I was like, "Fuck it, I'ma do me"
I was in the sunken place and then I found the new me
Not worried about some image that I gotta keep up
Lot of people agree with me, but they're too scared to speak up
The greater good of the people is first
Have you considered all the damage and the people you hurt?
You had a bad idea, and you're makin' it worse
This shit's just as bad as Catholic preachers rapin' in church
Y'all been leadin' with hate, see I just approach it different
Like a gang truce, the first Blood to shake the Crip's hand
I know everybody emotional
Is it better if I rap about crack? Huh? 'Cause it's cultural?
Or how about I'ma shoot you, or fuck your bitch?
Or how about all this Gucci, 'cause I'm fuckin' rich?
You'll deal with God for the lack of respect
Startin' to make it seem like Donnie cut you a check
Now you toyin' with hot lava, better be careful with that
What's it mean to gain the world if you ain't standin' for shit?
Okay I gotta say it, Ye, you sound high as a bitch
Yeah, genocide and slavery, we should just try and forget
And all that free thought shit, find a better defense
But if Ye just stuck in his way, he can leave it at that
Fuck it

Alright, Tip, we could be rappin' about this all day, man
Why don't we just cut the beat off and let the people talk?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West and T.I.'s song "Ye vs. The People" tackle issues surrounding politics, race, and Kanye's support for Donald Trump. The song takes the form of a conversation between Kanye and T.I., with T.I. challenging Kanye's support for Trump and questioning how it aligns with his previous messaging about Black empowerment. Kanye, in turn, defends his position, arguing that he wants to bring new ideas to the political conversation and that his support for Trump doesn't mean he aligns with his more controversial beliefs.


The opening line of the song, "I had for us, you turned my dreams into dust," suggests that T.I. and Kanye had a close relationship, but their political and philosophical differences have strained that relationship. The subsequent discussion revolves around Kanye's decision to support Trump, with T.I. expressing disappointment, and Kanye arguing that he wants to bring something new to the political conversation. At one point, T.I. questions whether Kanye's support for Trump goes against the values he has previously espoused, to which Kanye responds, "It's some shit you just don't align with and don't go against."


The central tension in the song is between loyalty to a political party and the pursuit of new ideas. Kanye argues that the Democratic Party has not done enough for the Black community and that he wants to bring different perspectives to the table. T.I., for his part, emphasizes the importance of standing up for one's beliefs and the harm that can be caused by supporting someone like Trump. The lyrics are compelling because they show two intelligent and passionate people talking through complex issues and trying to come to a better understanding of each other.


Line by Line Meaning

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?




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Written by: Kanye Omari West, Clifford Harris

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@christophertz

Bro I was in the middle of the sentence boy😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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@Lioness_UTV

I have to admit that was funny. And Kanye knew exactly what he was doing when he repeated it. 😆

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@wilsonbreige4908

I never understand why Piers interrupts his guests...

@HungTran-dv5me

Piers have sed b4,he only interrupt wen ,they not answering the quest asked,or wen they just going of track ,answering the quest,Which is fair enuff.😁ay boy.

@spaceshido6124

Piers is so nervous and stressfull and have negative energy ...he should not be an interviewer because the first quality that you should have is to be calm and pass positive vibes to the guest

@headshotdead6462

@@spaceshido6124 i don’t think he nervous one bit

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