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.
Cops Flash Put Em Up
Kanye West Lyrics
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Found the love found the love
Found the love found the love
Found the love found the love
Found the love
Found the love found the love in here
Love is love is
Pay for the guys always a dagger
Pay for the wounds rooting for your mother
Never lie never
Never amazing leaving for nothing
Waiting for nothing
Mother is running running from the run
Running from the run running from the run
Running from the run i came for the gun
I have to love
Cop after cop after
Cop after cop after
Running away never felt wrong
Running from the run cop after
Cop after cop after
Cop after never enough
Didn't say ay
Yooo yooo
Yooo yaaahhh
Yaaahhh yooo
O-o-o-ooo
In these lyrics from Kanye West's song "Cops Flash Put Em' Up," there are several distinct themes being explored. The repetition of the phrase "Found the love" suggests a search for love or a sense of belonging. This repetition emphasizes the importance of love in one's life. It could also allude to finding love within oneself or within the present moment.
The phrase "Love is love is / Hate hate" presents a contrasting idea. It suggests that love and hate are opposing forces, but they exist together in the world. This could reflect the duality of human emotions and relationships. Additionally, the line "Pay for the guys always a dagger / Pay for the wounds rooting for your mother" alludes to the idea that there is often a cost or sacrifice associated with love. It implies that in the pursuit of love, one may experience pain or harm, but still hope for the well-being of others, specifically highlighting the importance of motherly love.
The lines "Mother is running running from the run / Running from the run running from the run / Running from the run i came for the gun / I have to love" depict a sense of urgency and desperation. It suggests that the singer's mother is trying to escape or avoid something dangerous, symbolized by the word "run" and the mention of a gun. Despite this threat, the singer acknowledges the need to love in the face of adversity.
The repeated phrase "Cop after cop after" could be interpreted metaphorically. It may represent a continuous struggle or oppression faced by individuals, specifically emphasizing the actions of law enforcement. This could relate to the ongoing systemic issues and tensions between the police and marginalized communities. The repetition serves to emphasize the relentlessness of this struggle, highlighting the urgent need for change.
The concluding lines "Running away never felt wrong / Running from the run cop after / Cop after cop after / Cop after never enough / Didn't say ay / Yooo yooo / Yooo yaaahhh / Yaaahhh yooo / O-o-o-ooo" continue the theme of escaping or running from something. The repetition of sounds and phrases adds intensity, almost as if the singer is caught in a whirlwind of emotions or chaos. The lyrics suggest that despite the continuous pursuit of escape, there is never enough distance or relief from the struggle.
Overall, these lyrics delve into notions of love, perseverance, oppression, and the ongoing struggles faced by marginalized individuals in the face of systemic issues. Kanye West's use of repetition and powerful imagery helps convey the emotional weight and complexity of these themes.
Line by Line Meaning
Found the love found the love
Discovered the true essence of love
Found the love found the love in here
Discovered the love within oneself
Love is love is
Love is universal and constant
Hate hate
Hate persists
Pay for the guys always a dagger
Suffering the consequences for the actions of others hurts deeply
Pay for the wounds rooting for your mother
Enduring pain and fighting for justice on behalf of loved ones
Never lie never
Always be truthful
Never amazing leaving for nothing
Not achieving greatness by settling for mediocrity
Waiting for nothing
Expecting nothing in return
Mother is running running from the run
A mother is constantly trying to escape from difficult situations
Running from the run running from the run
Avoiding getting caught up in destructive cycles
Running from the run i came for the gun
Escaping dangerous circumstances with a focused determination
I have to love
Love is a necessity
Cop after cop after
Continuously pursued by law enforcement
Running away never felt wrong
Escaping difficulty has never been regrettable
Cop after cop after
Relentlessly chased by police officers
Cop after cop after cop after never enough
Constant harassment from law enforcement is endless and excessive
Didn't say ay
Remained silent, without uttering a word
Yooo yooo
Expressing excitement or approval
Yooo yaaahhh
Exclaiming with enthusiasm or support
Yaaahhh yooo
Responding with enthusiasm or agreement
O-o-o-ooo
Vocalizing a melodic or rhythmic sound
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@daas_jel
I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye
Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye
I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye
The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
I miss the sweet Kanye, chop up the beats Kanye
I gotta to say at that time I'd like to meet Kanye
See I invented Kanye, it wasn't any Kanyes
And now I look and look around and there's so many Kanyes
I used to love Kanye, I used to love Kanye
I even had the pink polo, I thought I was Kanye
What if Kanye made a song about Kanye
Called "I Miss The Old Kanye, " man that would be so Kanye
That's all it was Kanye, we still love Kanye
And I love you like Kanye loves Kanye
@Henry-vr5gv
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
She don't believe in shootin' stars
But she believe in shoes and cars
Wood floors in the new apartment
Couture from the store's departments
You more like "love to start shit"
I'm more of the trips to Florida
Ordered the hors d'oeuvres, views of the water
Straight from a page of your favorite author
And the weather so breezy
Man, why can't life always be this easy?
She in the mirror dancin' so sleazy
I get a call like, "Where are you, Yeezy?"
And try to hit you with the ol-wu-wopte
'Til I got flashed by the paparazzi
Damn, these niggas got me
I hate these niggas more than the Nazis
[Hook: Dwele]
As I recall, I know you love to show off
But I never thought that you would take it this far
What do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
What do I know? Know
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
I know it's been a while, sweetheart
We hardly talk, I was doin' my thang
I know it was foul, baby
Aye, babe, lately, you've been all on my brain
And if somebody woulda told me a month ago
Frontin', though, yo, I wouldn't wanna know
If somebody woulda told me a year ago
It'll go get this difficult
Feelin' like Katrina with no FEMA
Like Martin with no Gina
Like a flight with no Visa
First class with the seat back, I still see ya
In my past, you on the other side of the glass
Of my memory's museum
I'm just sayin', hey, Mona Lisa
Come home, you know you can't roam without Caesar
[Hook: Dwele]
As I recall, I know you love to show off
But I never thought that you would take it this far
What do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
What do I know? Know
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
[Outro: Dwele]
As you recall, you know I love to show off
But you never thought that I would take it this far
What do you know?
Flashing lights, lights, lights
What do you know? Know
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights, lights, lights…)
@venerabeauty732
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
She don't believe in shooting stars
But she believe in shoes and cars
Wood floors in the new apartment
Couture from the store's department
You more like "love to start shit"
I'm more of the, trips to Florida
Ordered the hors d'oeuvres, views of the water
Straight from the page of your favorite author
And the weather so breezy
Man, why can't life always be this easy
She in the mirror dancing so sleazy
I get a call like, "Where are you Yeezy?"
And try to hit you with the ol-wu-wopte
'Til I got flashed by the paparazzi
Damn, these niggas got me
I hate these niggas more than a Nazi
As I recall, I know you love to show off
But I never thought that you would take it this far
But what do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, light)
What do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
I know it's been a while, sweetheart
We hardly talk, I was doing my thing
I know I was foul, baby
Ayy, babe, lately, you've been all on my brain
And if somebody would've told me a month ago
Fronting though, yo, I wouldn't wanna know
If somebody would've told me a year ago
It'll go get this difficult
Feeling like Katrina with no FEMA
Like Martin with no Gina
Like a flight with no Visa
First class with the seat back, I still see ya
In my past, you on the other side of the glass
Of my memory's museum
I'm just saying, hey, Mona Lisa
Come home, you know you can't roam without Caesar
As I recall, I know you love to show off
But I never thought that you would take it this far
But what do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
What do I know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
As you recall, you know I love to show off
But you never thought that I would take it this far
But what do you know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
What do you know?
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights (lights, lights)
Flashing lights
@josephwoo69
This song probably has the prettiest hip hop beat ever produced
@tonimontana8113
Agree, Sick beat 🔥🔥
@LosSantosCity
Yh it is pretty
@justangryvideos47
Too bad its not a hip hop beat
@allisen9765
💯
@tythomas6975
Facts
@Bxrry
this song aged beautifully
@1toxixx
Ye
@infamous7305
@@1toxixx ye
@paulmccharmley8570
u commented this on like a lot of Kanye song, facts tho