Devil In A New Dress )
Kanye West Lyrics

I love it though
The singer loves something despite potential negative consequences.

Uh put your hands to the constellations
The singer is urging the audience to reach for the stars.

They way you look should be a sin, you my sensation
The singer finds the subject's appearance to be irresistible.

I know I'm preaching to the congregation
The artist recognizes that the audience shares similar beliefs or values.

We love Jesus but you done learned a lot from Satan
The artist acknowledges that even religious individuals can be influenced by negative forces.

I mean a nigga did a lot of waiting
The singer has been anticipating something for a long time.

We ain't married but tonight I need some consummation
The singer desires physical intimacy with someone who they are not married to.

May the Lord forgive us
The artist hopes that God will be forgiving of their actions.

May the God's be with us
The artist asks for the protection or guidance of multiple gods.

And that magic hour
The artist is referencing a time of day that has special significance or power.

I seen good Christians
The singer has observed individuals who practice Christianity in a positive manner.

Make brash decisions
The artist has witnessed individuals making impulsive or reckless choices.

Oh she do it,
The singer is referring to a specific person engaging in questionable behavior.

What happened to Religion?
The singer questions how someone's actions align with their religious beliefs.

Oh she lose it
The singer observes someone losing their composure or sense of self.

She putting on her make up
The artist observes someone getting ready and possibly trying to hide something.

She casually allure
The artist finds the person's demeanor and behavior to be attractive.

Text message break up, the casualty of tour
The singer references a break up that occurred due to the strains of being on tour.

How she gone wake up and not love me no more
The singer is upset that someone they were in a relationship with no longer loves them.

I thought I was the ass hole, I guess it's rubbing off
The artist believes they were previously the one causing issues in the relationship, but now sees that their partner is also at fault.

Hood phenomenon, the Lebron of rhyme
The artist references their success in the music industry and compares themselves to a successful athlete.

Hard to be humble when you stuntin' on a jumbotron
The artist finds it difficult to remain modest when they are being publicly celebrated.

I'm looking at her like "this what you really wantedt, huh?"
The singer is questioning a person's intentions or desires.

What we argue anyway, oh I forgot its summertime
The artist dismisses an argument as petty or insignificant.

When the sun go down its the magic hour
The singer reiterates the significance of a specific time of day.

And outta all the colors that are still up the skies
The singer comments on the colors in the sky during the magic hour.

You got green on your mind
The singer believes that the person they are addressing is focused on money or wealth.

I can see it in your eyes
The artist can tell what someone is thinking or feeling just by looking at their eyes.

Why you standing there with your face screwed up
The artist questions why someone looks upset or unhappy.

Don't leave while your hot that's how Mase screwed up
The singer references a mistake made by a rapper named Mase and urges someone not to make the same mistake.

Throwing shit around, the whole place screwed up
The singer describes a situation where everything is in chaos or disarray.

Maybe I should call Mase so that he could pray for us
The artist suggests that they need divine intervention or guidance.

I hit the Jamaican spot, at the bar, take a seat
The artist talks about going to a Jamaican restaurant or bar and sitting down.

I ordered you jerk, she said "you are what you eat"
The artist ordered a Jamaican dish called jerk and was met with a playful comment from the server.

You see I always loved your sense of humor
The singer expresses admiration for someone's wit.

But tonight you should have seen how quiet the room was
The artist notes an awkward or uncomfortable silence in the room.

The Lyor Cohen or Dior Homme that's Dior Homme not Dior homie
The singer references designer brands and makes a point to clarify the correct pronunciation of one of them.

The crib Scarface couldn't be more Tony
The singer describes their living space as opulent or luxurious.

You love me for me could you be more phoney
The singer questions the authenticity of someone's affection for them.

Haven't said a word, haven't said a word to me this evening
The artist comments on someone's lack of communication with them.

Cat got your tongue?
The artist humorously suggests that someone's silence is due to a cat stealing their tongue.

Lookin' at my bitch I bet she give your ass a bone
The singer implies that their partner is more attractive or desirable than someone else's partner.

Lookin' at my wrist it'll turn your ass to stone
The singer claims that their jewelry is so impressive that it could turn someone to stone.

Stretch limousine, sippin' Rose all along
The artist describes riding in a luxury car and drinking expensive wine.

Double-headed monster with a mind of his own
The artist references themselves and their alter ego as a force to be reckoned with.

Cherry red chariot, excess is just my character
The artist describes their car and their tendency towards excess or extravagance.

All black tux, nigga shoes lavender
The singer describes their attire, including their unconventional choice of shoe color.

I never needed acceptance from all you outsiders
The artist asserts that they do not require validation or approval from people who are not in their inner circle.

Had cyphers with Yeezy before his mouth wired
The singer recalls rapping with Kanye West before he had dental work done.

Before his jaw shattered climbin' up the Lord's ladder
The singer references Kanye's injury and recovery process.

We still speedin' runnin' signs like they don't matter
The singer admits to breaking traffic laws and not caring about the consequences.

Uh, hater talkin' never made me mad
The artist claims that criticism or negativity from others does not bother them.

Never that when I'm in my favorite paper tag
The artist asserts that they are confident and secure when wearing their favorite designer clothes.

Therefore G.4's at the Clearport
The singer references their preference for a specific type of private jet.

When it come to tools fool I'm a Pep Boy
The singer asserts that they are knowledgeable about cars and car parts.

When it came to dope I was quick to export
The artist admits to selling drugs and being good at it.

Never tired of ballin' so it's on to the next sport
The artist expresses their love for luxury and excess and is always striving for more.

New Mercedes sedan, the Lex' sport
The artist describes their new luxury car.

So many cars D.M.V. though it was mail fraud
The singer notes that they have so many cars that it seemed like a fraudulent activity when they registered them.

Different traps, I was gettin' mail from
The artist admits to being involved in various illegal activities to make money.

Polk County, Jacksonville, rep Melbourne
The singer lists various locations in Florida where they have roots or connections.

Whole clique's appetite had tapeworms
The singer humorously suggests that their friends are always hungry or greedy.

Spinnin' Teddy Pendergrass vinyl as my jay burns
The singer references listening to old records on a turntable while smoking marijuana.

I shed a tear before the nights over
The artist is emotional or sentimental and expects to cry before the night is over.

God bless the man I put this ice over, uh
The artist expresses gratitude for the person who provided them with expensive jewelry.

Gettin' 2Pac money twice over
The singer boasts about their wealth and compares themselves to the late rapper 2Pac.

Still a real nigga, red Coogi sweater, dice roller
The singer identifies as someone who is genuine and authentic, and describes their clothing and gambling habits.

I'm makin' love to the angel of death
The artist suggests that they are taking risks or engaging in dangerous activities.

Catchin' feelings never stumble retracin' my steps
The artist claims that they never make mistakes or regrets about their choices, but they are still capable of developing emotions.