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.
FourFiveSeconds
Kanye West Lyrics
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I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive (we can run, run)
Then I heard you was talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that's all I want
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See, they wanna buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See, all of my kindness, mm-hm
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want
The lyrics to "FourFiveSeconds" by Kanye West, Rihanna, and Paul McCartney are about a protagonist who's had enough and is close to losing their composure. They're contemplating drinking and speaking their mind while feeling like their kindness is being taken advantage of. The singer is four, five seconds from "wildin'" or losing control, and they want someone to help them through their struggles. The lyrics describe the tension and anxiety they feel as they try to make it through the weekend and back home by Monday morning. The song ends with the singer wishing someone would tell them how to get through the turmoil they're experiencing.
The lyrics to "FourFiveSeconds" convey the idea that even celebrities and highly successful people deal with inner turmoil and emotional struggles. The song discusses feeling like kindness is weakness and contemplating reckless behavior to cope. The lyrics also touch on the strains of fame and the need for understanding and support during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I've had enough
I have had enough of all this
I might get a little drunk
Getting drunk might be the solution to my problem
I say what's on my mind
I speak freely what’s going on in my head
I might do a little time
I might end up in jail due to my words or actions
'Cause all of my kindness
My benevolence has become my vulnerability
Is taken for weakness
People take my generosity as a sign of my weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
I am on the edge and about to snap
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I am looking forward to the upcoming weekend
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
My goal is to be back home by Monday morning
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
I wish someone would guide me to the right path
Woke up an optimist
I woke up with a positive attitude
Sun was shinin', I'm positive (we can run, run)
The sun is shining, and I have a hopeful outlook on life
Then I heard you was talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
But my mood changed when I heard you were speaking negatively about me
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
I am about to lose control of my emotions
Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
I am very close to losing my temper
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I am working hard to return home by Monday morning
I swear, I wish somebody would try me
I hope someone would test me to show that I won't tolerate any more negative behavior
And I know that you're up tonight
I know that you can't sleep tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
You are regretting how selfish you have been
But you called 'bout a thousand times
You have called me many times tonight
Wondering where I've been
You are worried about my whereabouts
Now I know that you're up tonight
I understand that you are still awake
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
You are blaming yourself for being careless
But I just can't apologize
I cannot say sorry because I am not at fault
I hope you can understand, yeah
I hope you can empathize with my feelings
If I go to jail tonight
I might end up in jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
Can you promise to pay my bail if I get arrested?
See, they wanna buy my pride
People are trying to make me sacrifice my self-esteem and honor
But that just ain't up for sale
But I refuse to sell myself short and compromise my values
Four, five seconds from wildin'
I am dangerously close to losing control of my emotions
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I am just trying to return home by Monday morning
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
I need someone to guide me and tell me what to do
'Cause that's all I want
Because that's all I need right now
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cydel Charles Young, Mike G. Dean, David Donnell Longstreth, Paul James McCartney, Kanye Omari West, Kirby Lauren Dockery, Robyn Fenty, Noah D. Goldstein, Tyrone William Griffin, Dallas L. Austin, Elon Rutberg
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LYRICS
[Verse 1: Rihanna]
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
[Chorus: Rihanna]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
[Verse 2: Kanye West & Paul McCartney]
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
We can run
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
I'm on a mystery
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days ‘til Friday
I’m tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that’s all I want
[Bridge: Rihanna]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah
[Verse 3: Kanye West with Rihanna]
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness (mhm)
Is taken for weakness
[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want
@thequintessential5503
I think i had enough
I might sound a little dumb
I say what's on my mind
I might not study tonight
Cause all of my homework
Is due on the weekends
Now i'm Four Five seconds from wildin
And we got 3 more days til Friday
I'm just trynna get it all done by Monday morning
I swear I wish my teacher would try me
Ooh that's all I Want
@donaldinks
"Kanye is a lyrical genius"
LMFAO!
Kanye West .
A classless loudmouth arse with an obnoxious massive overinflated ego.
That is what he is.
Not an "artist", nor a "genius":
rather what is stated above.
He needs to open up a massive can of STFU
and learn what humility is all about.
@katef8564
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive (We can run)
Then I heard you were talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
Hold me back, I'm bout' to spaz
Yeah, 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that's all I want
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See, all of my kindness, (mhm)
Is taken for weakness
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want
@estebanmartinez8833
[Verse 1 - Rihanna:]
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
[Hook - Rihanna:]
Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
[Verse 2 - Kanye West:]
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
[Hook - Rihanna and Kanye West:]
Yeah I'm 'bout Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would drive me
Ooh, that's all I want
[Bridge - Rihanna:]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish?
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless?
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand
[Verse 3 - Kanye West:]
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
[Rihanna and Kanye West:]
See all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness
[Hook - Rihanna and Kanye West:]
Now I'm Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four Five Seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want
@zakariasayoud2461
This quarantine making me revisit all these banging songs
@charissa5448
period
@j.a.cantisocial7505
Same 😫
@joshuaogues9470
Same same
@forexvirtues
Zakaria Sayoud factss
@bray-9026
True
@jazzstudywithme
Rihanna and Kanye: Punching the air
Paul: Aggressively Plays Guitar
@melharis4451
it rly be like that sumtimes
@muffinzbby
Fuck this is funny 😂
@skrigrillo
shitty comment