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.
Drunk In Love
Kanye West Lyrics
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Twé la pa mèt dan la gèl banna
Twé la pèt amwin
We be all night
Woo! You will never need another lover
Woo! Cause you a milf and I'm a motherfucker
I'm pa rum pa pum pumin' all on your stomach
Yeah, tonight I see some super freaky hoes
That could go from bein' stripper to a super C.E.O
I don't know the way you do it, but you do it to me though
And you always told your girlfriends you need you a TV show
Now you got your own money, you don't need nobody else
But far as handlin' all that ass, I think you gon' need some help
Let me remind you, you got a, you got a great future behind you
You gotta tell me what we tryna do
I ain't no pastor, don't do missionary
I know good pussy when I see it, I'm a visionary
I know them haters talkin', always had us very wary
Yup! On the 35th of Nevuary
Yup! You love the way I'm turnt
After all the money you earned, still show daddy what you learned
That cowgirl, you reverse that cowgirl
You reverse, you reverse, and I impregnated your mouth, girl, ooh
That's when I knew you could be my spouse, girl
We fuckin' all over the house, girl, we just messed up a brand new couch, girl
You ain't on site then you on Skype
I put you on that bike, you bound, girl
We too wild, won't turn down
We drunk in love, fuck them
I've been drinking, I've been drinking
I get filthy when that liquor get into me
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
Why can't I keep my fingers off it, baby? I want you, na-na
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby? I want you, na-na
Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
Flashing lights, flashing lights
You got me faded, faded-faded, baby, I want you, na-na
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you, na-na
Drunk in love, I want you
We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby, drunk in love
We be all night, last thing I remember is our
Beautiful bodies grinding up in that club, drunk in love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, and everything all right
No complaints from my body, so fluorescent under these lights
Boy, I'm drinking, park it in my lot, 7-11
I'm rubbing on it, rub-rubbing, if you scared, call that reverend
Boy, I'm drinking, get my brain right, Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
Louis sheets, he sweat it out like washrags, he wear it up
Boy, I'm drinking, I'm singing on the mic to my boy's toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then ride it with my surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
Graining on that wood, graining, graining on that wood
I'm swerving on that, swerving, swerving on that
Big body Benz serving all this, swerve, surfing all in this good-good
We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby, drunk in love
We be all night, last thing I remember is our
Beautiful bodies grinding up in that club, drunk in love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
Hold up, that D'ussé is the shit if I do say so myself
If I do say so myself, if I do say so myself
Hold up, stumble all in the house, time to back up all that mouth
That you had all in the car, talking 'bout you the baddest bitch thus far
Talking 'bout you be repping that Third, I wanna see all that shit that I heard
Know I sling Clint Eastwood, hope you can handle this curve, uh
Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side, ain't got the time to take drawers off
On sight, catch a charge I might
Beat the box up like Mike in '97 I bite
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no, I don't play
Now eat the cake, Anna Mae said, "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!"
I'm nice, for y'all to reach these heights
You gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights
Sleep tight, we sex again in the morning
Your breasteses is my breakfast, we going in
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
I'm never tired, never tired
I been sippin', that's the only thing
That's keeping me on fire, we on fire
Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I've been drinking, watermelon
I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
The lyrics to Kanye West’s Drunk in Love feature explicit language and sexual imagery, painting a picture of a wild night of intoxication and passion with a lover. The song begins with unintelligible lyrics, but quickly transitions to a proclamation of love and devotion. Kanye’s lyrics suggest a deep connection with his partner, but also highlight his own sexual prowess and the wild, unrestrained nature of their romance. He admits that he is just as intoxicated by his lover as he is by the alcohol he has been drinking, and the song is filled with references to the couple’s passionate encounters throughout the night. The next morning, they wake up and try to piece together the events of the previous night, only to be reminded of their passionate love for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Kinm in kalot oté Mandela
I am in the zone, feeling inspired and empowered like Nelson Mandela
Twé la pa mèt dan la gèl banna
You are not held back by societal constraints
Twé la pèt amwin
You are amazing in every way
We be all night
We will continue to party and enjoy each other's company throughout the night
Woo! You will never need another lover
You are so incredible that you will never desire anyone else
Woo! Cause you a milf and I'm a motherfucker
We both exude confidence and have a strong sexual energy
Told you give the drummer some, now the drummer cummin'
I encouraged you to explore your sexual desires, and now we are both experiencing pleasure
I'm pa rum pa pum pumin' all on your stomach
I am expressing my desire and affection for you by caressing your body
Yeah, tonight I see some super freaky hoes
Tonight, I am surrounded by women who are sexually adventurous and bold
That could go from bein' stripper to a super C.E.O
These women possess the potential to rise from their current occupation as strippers to become successful entrepreneurs
I don't know the way you do it, but you do it to me though
I am captivated by the way you engage with me, even though I can't quite understand it
And you always told your girlfriends you need you a TV show
You always envisioned yourself being successful and independent, and now you have achieved that
Now you got your own money, you don't need nobody else
You are financially independent and don't rely on anyone else
But far as handlin' all that ass, I think you gon' need some help
When it comes to your physical attributes, it might be challenging for you to handle it all on your own
Let me remind you, you got a, you got a great future behind you
I want to remind you of the successful journey you have already made and the potential for even greater accomplishments in the future
You gotta tell me what we tryna do
We need to have a conversation about our intentions and plans
I ain't no pastor, don't do missionary
I am not a religious leader, and I prefer not to engage in traditional sexual positions
I know good pussy when I see it, I'm a visionary
I have a keen sense for recognizing and appreciating exceptional sexual experiences, indicating my ability to foresee pleasure
I know them haters talkin', always had us very wary
I am aware of the negative talk and criticism from others, which has made us cautious
Yup! On the 35th of Nevuary
This is a playful and imaginary reference to a date that doesn't exist, emphasizing our unconventional and carefree attitude
Yup! You love the way I'm turnt
You enjoy how I am uninhibited and energetic
After all the money you earned, still show daddy what you learned
Despite your financial success, you still want to please me and demonstrate your abilities
That cowgirl, you reverse that cowgirl
During our intimate encounters, you take control and confidently switch positions
You reverse, you reverse, and I impregnated your mouth, girl, ooh
We engage in oral sex in a way that stimulates pleasure for both of us, resulting in mutual satisfaction
That's when I knew you could be my spouse, girl
Through our sexual experiences, I realized the level of connection and intimacy that makes you a potential life partner
We fuckin' all over the house, girl, we just messed up a brand new couch, girl
Our passionate encounters have led us to make love in various locations around the house and even caused some unintended damage
You ain't on site then you on Skype
When you are not physically present, we communicate through video calls on Skype
I put you on that bike, you bound, girl
I introduced you to a new level of pleasure and satisfaction, and you are completely enthralled
We too wild, won't turn down
We have an intense and uninhibited sexual energy and are not interested in toning it down
We drunk in love, fuck them
We are deeply intoxicated by each other and don't care about the opinions or judgments of others
I've been drinking, I've been drinking
I have been consuming alcohol
I get filthy when that liquor get into me
When I drink alcohol, it unleashes a wild and uninhibited side of me
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
I have been contemplating and reflecting on our relationship
Why can't I keep my fingers off it, baby? I want you, na-na
I can't control my desire for you and find myself constantly wanting to touch you intimately
Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
We are living in a luxurious and indulgent lifestyle, enjoying the finer things like cigars
Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
I feel like a caged animal with the constant intrusion of cameras and the public eye
Flashing lights, flashing lights
The paparazzi and media attention is overwhelming and intrusive
You got me faded, faded-faded, baby, I want you, na-na
You have a hypnotic and intoxicating effect on me, and I can't resist wanting you
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you, na-na
You can't help but be attracted to my sensual and curvaceous body, and it drives me crazy
We woke up in the kitchen saying 'How the hell did this shit happen?' Oh baby, drunk in love
We find ourselves in the kitchen after a wild night of passion, wondering how we ended up there. But it's a testament to our intense love and desire for each other
We be all night, last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club, drunk in love
We spent the entire night together, and the most vivid memory I have is of us dancing sensually in the club, consumed by our love and lust
Hold up, that D'ussé is the shit if I do say so myself
The D'ussé brand of cognac is absolutely incredible, and I can confidently vouch for its quality
If I do say so myself, if I do say so myself
I am expressing my own opinion and conviction about the greatness of the D'ussé cognac
Hold up, stumble all in the house, time to back up all that mouth
After a night of heavy drinking, I stumble into the house, ready to back up the confident and boastful statements I made earlier
That you had all in the car, talking 'bout you the baddest bitch thus far
You were bragging about being the most attractive and impressive woman I have ever encountered
Talking 'bout you be repping that Third, I wanna see all that shit that I heard
You claimed to represent a certain neighborhood or group, and I am eager to witness all the qualities and attributes that make you legendary
Know I sling Clint Eastwood, hope you can handle this curve, uh
I have a reputation for being a skilled lover, and I hope you are prepared for the intensity and excitement of our sexual encounters
Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
We engaged in intimate activities in the entrance area of a house, accidentally causing damage to a valuable artwork by Andy Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side, ain't got the time to take drawers off
I eagerly removed your underwear, not concerned with the traditional process of taking them off completely
On sight, catch a charge I might
When I see an opportunity for physical intimacy, I am ready and willing to engage, even if it means risking consequences
Beat the box up like Mike in '97 I bite
I engage in sexual activities with enthusiasm and intensity, comparable to Mike Tyson's aggressive boxing style in 1997
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no, I don't play
I channel the dominant and controlling characteristics of Ike Turner, asserting my authority and power in our relationship. However, it is important to note that Ike Turner was abusive, so this line can be seen as controversial
Now eat the cake, Anna Mae said, 'Eat the cake, Anna Mae!'
Referencing Tina Turner's character from the movie 'What's Love Got to Do with It', where Ike Turner forces Tina to eat cake after an argument. This line suggests a playful and dominant moment in their relationship
I'm nice, for y'all to reach these heights
I am talented and accomplished, and you will have to work hard to match or surpass my level of success
You gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights
To even come close to me, you will require multiple private jet flights
Sleep tight, we sex again in the morning
Rest well, as we will engage in sexual activities again in the morning
Your breasteses is my breakfast, we going in
Your breasts are my morning pleasure, and we will continue to engage in intense sexual activities
I'm never tired, never tired
I have endless energy, especially when it comes to engaging in sexual activities
I been sippin', that's the only thing
The only thing I have been drinking is alcohol
That's keeping me on fire, we on fire
The alcohol is fueling my passion and desire, and our connection is intense
Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I accidentally spilled alcohol on my clothes due to our wild and passionate encounter
I've been drinking, watermelon
I have been drinking a watermelon-flavored alcoholic beverage
I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
I desire your presence and intimacy immediately, emphasizing my strong attraction to you
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you
You are captivated by my curvaceous body, and I am expressing my desire for you
We be all night, love, love
We will continue our passionate and intimate activities throughout the night
We woke up in the kitchen saying 'How the hell did this shit happen?' Oh baby, drunk in love
We find ourselves in the kitchen after a wild night of passion, wondering how we ended up there. But it's a testament to our intense love and desire for each other
We be all night, love, love
We will continue our passionate and intimate activities throughout the night
We be all night, love, love
We will continue our passionate and intimate activities throughout the night
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP
Written by: Andre Eric Proctor, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Brian Soko, Jerome Harmon, Jordy Asher, Nayvad Wilburn, Noel C. Fisher, Rasool Ricardo Diaz, Shawn C. Carter, Timothy Z. Mosley
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The intro is a part of Danyèl Waro's song Mandela. Danyèl Waro is a yab musician from my island, Réunion Island (a French colony, where slaves were exploited, that became an oversea region. It's a tropical volcanic island between Madagascar and Mauritius).
The music genre is Maloya, it's unique to Réunion Island.
Maloya is part of our identity and we have been prohibited to listen to it and spread Maloya by the French government. Maloya became a resistance tool against French oppression. It's only in 1976 that we have been allowed to enjoy Maloya again after Réunionese people and especially the PCR did everything to keep it alive.
Kanye West asked Danyèl Waro if he could use his song Mandela for this. Waro said no. Yet West still used it.
𝐁𝐲 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐨'𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚, 𝐊𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐨𝐟.
@aditpratama1514
Kanye: "i ain't no pastor, dont do missionary"
Also Kanye: Release 2 christian albums and host his own Sunday service
@nebulanutters5860
The duality of man
@andrespaeziii7233
Underrated comment
@keyana7843
He’s a Gemini chill
@keyana7843
@@aditpratama1514 something is wrong with you if you did not see my comment as a joke. Not everyone on the Internet is trying to argue. Have a great day.
@keyana7843
@@aditpratama1514 and congratulations on your 500+ likes... no one gives a fuck. But I see you’re the type who needs social media validation.
@jeremiahm1244
I swear Kanye writes the best verses when he's featured on Beyonce's songs
@darrennolan1433
He does. But without The Weeknd part from the original Kanye West remix, the whole seems a bit hollowed out.
@felipepetrillo7656
That ego ish is 🔥
@ms6yo
Ye /HE fuck'n Better