Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, s… Read Full Bio ↴Ye, born Kanye Omari West on June 8, 1977, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, and fashion designer. He is one of the most prominent figures in hip hop, known for his diverse musical style and polarizing cultural and political commentary. After dropping out of college to pursue a career in music, West began producing for regional artists in the Chicago area. As an in-house producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, he co-produced albums including Jay-Z's The Blueprint (2001) before signing with the label as a recording artist. West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004), received critical acclaim and produced the Billboard Hot 100 number-one single "Slow Jamz." He topped the chart four other times with the singles "Gold Digger" (2005), "Stronger" (2007), "E.T." (2011, as a featured artist), and "Carnival" (2024).

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.

Blazin
Kanye West Lyrics

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Hey, hey, yeah
Oh, oh (hey, hey, hey, hey)
Oh (ooh)

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin', feels like I'm-

How could it be, little me
Had the power to be the best B in the league
Yeah, inevitably, but could it be little me?
You was heckling me, now it's monotony winning regularly, yo
I catch rec on recreation, so I exceed all your expectations
Bitches ain't got it in 'em, I kill 'em and then I skin 'em
The contract was signed, but I am the addendum
So-so where my dawgs at, Randy
Ma-ma-matter fact, get off my dick, bitch, Andy
'Ca-'ca-'ca-'ca-'ca-'cause everything is fine and dandy
Go against me now, I dare you, Bambi
Half a million dollars just to upgrade the car show
I ain't even detonate the bombs in the arsenal
Before the storm comes the calm
Hope you can take the heat like LeBron
Ah, ah-ah-ah-ah-ah, ah-ah-ah
I'm the best now
Anybody with some money should invest now
Soccer moms need to organize a pep rall'
Your game over, bitch, Gatorade, wet towel
Mothafuckers ain't ready, they never been
As long as I am in the game, you'll never win
I'm on that different type of high, heroin
Put on my cape and hit the sky, heroine

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin' (feels like I'm blazin')
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin' (uh)
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin' (yeah, uh)

This is the moment, grab your Kodak while I'm flyin'
With a flow that is the greatest throwback since that Nolan Ryan
And the days been crazy and the nights even wilder
And the lights even brighter, baby, stand next to my fire
Only higher is Messiah or notes from Mariah
'Rari six hundred horses, that's my chariot of fire
Where we flyin', they can't find us, all them broke days behind us
I just took your whole life and redesigned it, uh
I think I'm Marc Jacobs, I think I'm Lagerfeld
I think without makeup, you still bad as hell
I'ma grab your waist, then I'ma grab your face and
Then I'ma taste it, then I'ma blaze it
Hello all my bad girls, this just in
Yeezy hurt the beat like he fucked her best friend
And she let him back in, and he just did it again
He crazy, he blazin', he off the deep end
I'm blazin', I'm flagrant, I'm crazy, I'm sayin'
Too much for the world so they abbreviate him
His past is her fave, his stats is amaze
Her dress is just perf, uh, Prada colored beige
It's obvi we the ish and I'm rollin' with my Brits
So real, you so trill, baby, everything legit
How you feel? They say we crazed 'cause our styles so diff'
They'll be jeal' when we in the mag lookin' magnif'
As if I ain't used Magnums on your favorite bad bitch
Fuck these background niggas, I was tryna ad-lib
Add this, we blazin', Nicki, what you think?
I got two White Russians, but we also need some drinks

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin' (feels like I'm blazin')
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'

It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin'
It feels like I'm blazin', blazin', blazin'

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin' (feels like I'm blazin')
I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Blazin'" is a depiction of Kanye's ego, a trait that he is often criticized for. He paints himself as a superhero who is flying high and blazing through life. This could be seen as an expression of his confidence in his abilities, arguably a trait that has contributed to his success. The repeated phrase "I'm blazin'" reinforces the imagery of Kanye leaving behind everything and soaring to new heights.

The verse that follows is a reference to Kanye's rise to fame, despite being disregarded and mocked by others earlier on in his career. He challenges those who doubted him to take a look at his current achievements and admits that he now exceeds their expectations. The lyrics also suggest that he is not afraid of any competition as he is confident in his abilities, and he is willing to go up against anyone who "dares" to face him.

As the song moves on, it features a verse from Nicki Minaj, who raps about her own abilities and success. The repeated phrase, "It feels like I'm blazin'" is used by both Kanye and Nicki, almost as if they are in sync or complementing each other. Overall, "Blazin'" is a song that celebrates self-confidence, hard work, and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

I fly, I fly high, I'm blazin'
I am soaring through life with a fire in my soul and a passion that cannot be extinguished.

I'm blazin', feels like I'm blazin'
I am on fire, unstoppable, and invincible in my pursuit of greatness.

How could it me, little me Had the power to be the best B, in the league Yeah inevitably, but could it be little me You was heckling me, now it's monotony when I regularly, yo I catch wreck on recreation, so I exceed all your expectations
Despite my humble beginnings and the doubt of others, I have become the greatest in my field through hard work, dedication, and surpassing everyone's expectations.

Bitches ain't got it in 'em, I kill 'em and then I skin 'em The contract was signed but I am the addendum So wh-where my dogs at, Randy Ma-ma-matter fact, get off my dick bitch, Andy Ca-ca-ca-'cause everything is fine and dandy Go against me now, I dare you, Bambi
I am confident in my abilities and will not hesitate to take down anyone who tries to stand in my way or doubt my talents.

Half a million dollars just to upgrade the car show I ain't even detonate the bombs and the arsenal Before the storm comes the calm Hope you can take the heat like LeBron Ah, ha ha ha ha ha ha
I have the wealth and resources to create the biggest and best show, and I am just getting started. Before the chaos that is to come, there is peace and preparation. Are you ready for what I am about to unleash?

I'm the best now Anybody with some money should invest now Soccer moms need to organize a pep rall' You game over bitch, Gatorade, wet towel
I am currently the best and will continue to be unstoppable. If you want to be a part of my success, now is the time to invest. Everyone should be rallying behind me, like a sports team, in order to succeed. You are already defeated, so bring on the refreshments and celebrate my win.

Motherfuckers ain't ready, they never been As long as I am in the game, you'll never win I'm on that different type of high, heroin Put on my cape and hit the sky, heroine
No one is capable of keeping up with me, and as long as I am involved, they will never come out on top. I am fueled by a unique kind of passion and drive, a high that only comes from reaching my ultimate potential. I am a superhero, soaring through the skies towards greatness.

Yeah, ugh this is the moment grab your Kodak While I'm flying with a flow that Is the greatest throwback Since that Nolan Ryan and the days Been crazy and the nights even wilder And the lights even brighter Baby, stand next to my fire Only higher is Messiah Or notes from Mariah 'Rari six hundred horses That's my chariot of fire Where we flying, They can't find us all them broke days behind us I just took your whole life and redesigned it, uh
I am constantly reaching new heights, and in this moment, I am unstoppable. My flow is reminiscent of the greats before me, and I am living life in a way that is wild and exhilarating. The people and material possessions that I surround myself with are the best of the best. I have left the past behind and am constantly reinventing myself for the better.

I'ma grab your waist then I'ma grab your face and Then I'ma taste it Then I'ma blaze it Hello all my bad girls This just in Yeezy hurt the beat Like he fucked her best friend And she let him back in And he just did it again He crazy, he blazin', he off the deep end
I have an intense desire for pleasure and adventure, and I will not stop until I am satisfied. I am the bad boy that all the wild girls want, pushing boundaries and taking risks. My music is causing a stir and leaving an impact, like a scandalous affair. People are calling me crazy, but really, I am just passionate and daring.

I'm blazin', I'm flagrant, I'm crazy, I'm saying Too much for the world so they a-bbreviate him His tatts is her fav', his stats is amaze Her dress is just per' uh Prada colored babes It obvi' we the ish And I'm rolling with my bricks So real you so trill, baby, everything legit How you feel, they say we crazed 'Cause our styles so diff' They be jail when we in the mag looking magnif'
I am bold and daring, unapologetically myself and uncontainable. My tattoos and success are impressing everyone, especially the women who wear Prada. My entourage and I are the real deal, legit and authentic in everything we do. People might consider us crazy or different, but it's only because we stand out as a cut above the rest. We shine in magazines and everywhere else.

As if I ain't used Magnums on your favorite bad bitch Fuck these background niggas I was tryna adlib Add this, we blazin' Nicki, what you think? I got two White Russians but we also need some drinks (hahaha)
I am a ladies' man, unafraid to be explicit or risk-taking in my sexual encounters. I don't have time for anyone who's not a part of my close circle and doesn't contribute to my success. I am unstoppable, and even Nicki Minaj agrees that we are on fire. Let's drink to it.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: Keith Forsey, Onika Miraj, Steve Schiff, Writers Unknown, Kanye West

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