Ever Since
Kanye West Lyrics


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Yo, I'mma rise to the top cause
It ain't in me to fail
Or die bustin' at the cops before
They send me to jail
The same nigga ya serve with won't
Even send you the bail
And sail with some niggas tryin'
To send me to hell so whether
Rap or crack beats or streets
This summer I'm rockin' ice to beat the heat
Now I'm gonna cop a Benz 6
And tell 'em "Keep the Jeep
Keep the receipt, keep the change
Keep the game"
As long as I keep the fame and keep my name
Kanye to the motherfuckin' West
She said, "You from The Outfit?"
I told her, "Motherfuckin' yes"
So every time I spit, it's got to be fresh
So whether freestyle or written
What's the point of rhyme?
I'd rather hear somethin' bitten
As long as it's hittin'
Wack niggas grab my tracks
Just get to shittin'
My niggas grab they gats
Just get to spittin'
Faggot niggas be like, "Uh huh, no he didn't"
But I did ever since I hooked with Syndicate




And shit i've been blazin' niggas ever since
Ya heard me? Blazin' niggas ever since

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Ever Since" reflect his determination to succeed and rise to the top. He expresses his refusal to fail or be imprisoned, even if it means resorting to violence. Kanye acknowledges the lack of loyalty from people he associates with, as they won't even support him financially when in trouble. Despite the challenges he faces, whether in the music industry or on the streets, Kanye remains focused on achieving success. He plans to enjoy the fruits of his labor by buying luxury vehicles and flaunting expensive jewelry to combat the summer heat. Kanye is determined to maintain his fame and reputation, as he proudly proclaims his name and affiliation with The Outfit. He emphasizes the importance of delivering fresh and original lyrics, while dismissing the need for authenticity by asserting that he would rather hear something borrowed but impactful. The last few lines of the song suggest that Kanye has been overpowering and surpassing his competition ever since he joined forces with Syndicate.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo, I'mma rise to the top cause
Listen up, I'm determined to succeed and reach the highest level possible because


It ain't in me to fail
Failure is not in my nature


Or die bustin' at the cops before
I'd rather risk my life by engaging in gunfire with the police before


They send me to jail
Allowing them to imprison me


The same nigga ya serve with won't
The person you associate with and provide illegal substances to won't


Even send you the bail
Assist you by providing the money needed for bail


And sail with some niggas tryin'
And align myself with individuals who are attempting


To send me to hell so whether
To conspire in sending me to a place of misery. So regardless of


Rap or crack beats or streets
Whether through my music, illegal drug trade, or involvement with the streets


This summer I'm rockin' ice to beat the heat
During this summer, I'll be wearing expensive diamond jewelry as a way to cool myself down


Now I'm gonna cop a Benz 6
Now I'm going to purchase a brand new Mercedes Benz with a six-cylinder engine


And tell 'em 'Keep the Jeep
And instruct them to keep the old Jeep I previously owned


Keep the receipt, keep the change
Retain the receipt and any remaining change from the transaction


Keep the game'
Keep doing what they're doing to succeed


As long as I keep the fame and keep my name
As long as I maintain my level of popularity and uphold my reputation


Kanye to the motherfuckin' West
It's me, Kanye West, emphasizing my name with intensity


She said, 'You from The Outfit?'
She asked if I am associated with The Outfit, a notorious group


I told her, 'Motherfuckin' yes'
I confidently replied with a resounding 'yes'


So every time I spit, it's got to be fresh
Therefore, every time I deliver a rap verse, it must be innovative and exciting


So whether freestyle or written
Regardless of whether it's an improvised rap or a pre-written one


What's the point of rhyme?
Why should I focus solely on constructing rhymes?


I'd rather hear somethin' bitten
I prefer to listen to something that has been borrowed or imitated


As long as it's hittin'
As long as it sounds great and resonates with the listeners


Wack niggas grab my tracks
Unskilled artists attempt to use my beats


Just get to shittin'
But their attempts turn out to be subpar and disappointing


My niggas grab they gats
My close associates grab their firearms


Just get to spittin'
They quickly engage in rap battles and showcase their lyrical abilities


Faggot niggas be like, 'Uh huh, no he didn't'
Inadequate individuals express disbelief and doubt, saying 'No, he didn't'


But I did ever since I hooked with Syndicate
But in reality, I indeed achieved success since I joined forces with Syndicate


And shit I've been blazin' niggas ever since
And I have been overpowering and outperforming other artists ever since


Ya heard me? Blazin' niggas ever since
Do you understand what I'm saying? I've been dazzling and surpassing others continuously




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Comments from YouTube:

@isaacramsay7889

Wtf this song predicted everything

@ati8713

This is freestyle I know where this came from lol .

@alphalax7747

Where did it come from

@frangi6033

@@alphalax7747 I think this comes from an unofficial Kanye mixtape made in around 2004 with some unreleased demos called The High Graduate

@alphalax7747

He looks half asleep

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