West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
Bad Night
Kanye West Lyrics
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I had a bad day at work
Don't wanna have a bad night, ayy
Woo! Toppin' on like I'm Nina
Woo! Toppin' on, you gon' need one
Woo! If I say somethin' indecent
Woo! She gon' suck me off like a Capri-Sun
You offendin' me
Checkin' 'em off when you niggas is into me
'Fore I go turn it out, I bet I can, ah
Jumpin' up off, you better get out
Somebody gotta be the bad guy (Hey, ooh)
I had a bad day at work (Thugger)
Don't wanna have a bad night
I ain't new to this shit, fuck-nigga
I'm trappin' from the other side
So get outta your seat, stand up (Woo)
Stand up a fuck-nigga hate me while
His old lady participate
Please tell that lil' nigga man up
(Lil' nigga, stand up, woo)
Stand up (Lil' nigga, stand up)
Stand up (hеy, hey)
Hey, hey stand up, stand up, stand up
First of all, lеt me tell you somethin', boy
I don't give no fuck 'bout no niggas (Woo)
I don't give no fuck
I'm not givin' two fucks (Woah)
Roll up and pop one of these niggas (Blat)
I do this shit for my woadies (Woo)
You do this shit for your shorty, you bitch
Shut the fuck nigga, fresh out of the bottle
The hood be callin', sell the plug
I'ma wipe a nigga nose
Shatter like a picture
I'ma fuck his ho like these
Bitches up on this missile
I'ma get a whole lotta lead for these pistols
And my money long like the nose on a prince
But she gon' fuck, she write, no pen
But you know I'm gon' suspend her
I ain't new to this shit, fuck-nigga
I'm trappin' from the other side
So get outta your seat, stand up
Somebody (Stand up) gotta be the bad guy
(A fuck-nigga hate me while
His old lady participate)
I had a bad day at work
Don't wanna have a bad night
Yeah
I'm always in them "I ain't never seen those"
750 color palette mean though
On my queen's toes, Valentinos
In the winter time wearin' spring clothes
Rap Tarantino
Off a couple glasses of the Pino
Uh, they say Yeezy gon' sell out
I guess you right if you
See how much I pre-sold
If they knew they was slaves
I coulda freed more
And really, what the fuck is freedom?
'Cause anybody thinkin' that we free dumb
Kids out here in the
Streets dyin' three young
So I keep my hoodie on like Trayvon
If I pull up on your block
The whole street run
This ain't nothin' new, though, it's a rerun
The first verse of the song "Bad Night" by Kanye West and Young Thug talks about someone taking the responsibility of being the "bad guy" and having to deal with a bad day at work. The rest of the song is focused on the idea of standing up and being strong in the face of adversity. Young Thug's lyrics express a bold and confident attitude, with lines about topping like Nina and being indecent, leading up to a boast about his skills in the bedroom. He dismisses anyone who offends him or tries to bring him down.
Overall, the song seems to be about resilience and strength, with the artists encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and not let anyone bring them down. It's a powerful message delivered through bold and unapologetic lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody gotta be the bad guy
Sometimes, someone has to take the role of the villain
I had a bad day at work
I experienced a tough day at my job
Don't wanna have a bad night
I hope to avoid experiencing a difficult night
Woo! Toppin' on like I'm Nina
I'm stacking money like a financial expert
Woo! Toppin' on, you gon' need one
I'm accumulating wealth quickly, soon you'll need a gun for protection against my riches
Woo! If I say somethin' indecent
If I speak inappropriately
Woo! She gon' suck me off like a Capri-Sun
If I speak inappropriately, she will perform sexual favors on me
Haan? Fuck is you talkin' 'bout, bitch
What are you talking about, girl?
You offendin' me
You are upsetting me
Checkin' 'em off when you niggas is into me
I'm rejecting you even though you show interest in me
'Fore I go turn it out, I bet I can, ah
Before I leave, I'm sure I can have a good time
Jumpin' up off, you better get out
I'm leaving abruptly, so you should probably leave too
I ain't new to this shit, fuck-nigga
I'm very experienced in this lifestyle, friend
I'm trappin' from the other side
I'm engaging in illegal activities from a unique perspective
So get outta your seat, stand up
Become active, stand up and be noticed
Stand up a fuck-nigga hate me while
Show some backbone because some people hate me for no reason
His old lady participate
His girlfriend is also involved in activities against me
Please tell that lil' nigga man up
There's no need to be scared, so be brave and stand up
I do this shit for my woadies
I engage in these illegal activities for my friends
You do this shit for your shorty, you bitch
You engage in this lifestyle for your girlfriend, friend
Shut the fuck nigga, fresh out of the bottle
Shut up, you coward
The hood be callin', sell the plug
The neighborhood needs me to supply drugs
I'ma wipe a nigga nose
I'm going to kill someone
Shatter like a picture
I'm going to destroy someone completely
I'ma fuck his ho like these
I'm going to have sex with his girlfriend
Bitches up on this missile
Women are fighting over me
I'ma get a whole lotta lead for these pistols
I'm going to get plenty of bullets for my guns
And my money long like the nose on a prince
My wealth is considerable
But she gon' fuck
She will offer sexual favors
she write, no pen
She will use her mouth instead of a writing utensil
But you know I'm gon' suspend her
I'm going to punish her for her actions
I'm always in them "I ain't never seen those"
I always have what nobody else has
750 color palette mean though
I have a wide variety of expensive clothes
On my queen's toes, Valentinos
My girlfriend is wearing designer shoes
In the winter time wearin' spring clothes
I dress in fashionable clothing regardless of the season
Rap Tarantino
I identify with director Quentin Tarantino, who often portrays violence in his films
Off a couple glasses of the Pino
After drinking some wine
They say Yeezy gon' sell out
Some people think I'm going to compromise my artistic integrity
I guess you right if you
You're right if you believe that
See how much I pre-sold
I've sold a large number of albums before their release
If they knew they was slaves
If people knew they were being oppressed
I coulda freed more
I could have liberated more people from their oppression
And really, what the fuck is freedom?
To what extent are we actually free?
'Cause anybody thinkin' that we free dumb
People who believe that we are completely free are foolish
Kids out here in the
Young people in these streets are
Streets dyin' three young
Dying at an early age
So I keep my hoodie on like Trayvon
To avoid being racially profiled and potentially killed, I keep my hood up like Trayvon Martin did
If I pull up on your block
If I come to your neighborhood
The whole street run
Everyone will flee in fear
This ain't nothin' new, though, it's a rerun
This is nothing new or surprising, it's a repeat of the same old thing
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@DanDanThePhillie
This song would’ve been generational if it was finished and dropped 😢
@cloudwaves1648
God that Aphex Twin sample is just 🎉
@manrajkundal7835
Bro i am here cuz of that samplee 😭😭 i just hrard that aphex twin song and i was like wait a sec i heard that somewhere
@yuadtuto
@@manrajkundal7835This is so true