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.
Gone (Feat. Consequence
Kanye West Lyrics
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Ooh was the only one
But it's too late, it's too late
He's gone
[Kanye West]
You sweat her, and I ain't talkin 'bout a Coogi
You a big L, and I ain't talkin 'bout Cool J
Treat me like the Prince and this my sweet brother Numpsay
BROTHER NUMPSAY! Groupies say I'm too choosy
Take 'em to the show and talk all through the movies
Says she want diamonds, I took her to Ruby Tuesdays
If we up in Friday's, I still have it my way
[Chorus]
Too late, we, gone - we strivin home
Gone - we ride on chrome
It's too late
[Kanye West]
Y'all don't want no prob from me
What you rappers could get is a job from me
Maybe you could be my intern, and in turn
I'll show you how I cook up summer, in the win-turr
Aaron love the raw dog, when will he learn
Caught somethin on the Usher tour he had to "Let it Burn"
Plus he already got three chil'run
Arguin over babysitters like, "Bitch - it's yo' turn!"
Damn 'Ye, it'd be stupid to bitch you
Even your superficial raps is super official
R-R-R-Roc pastel with Gucci on
With TV's in the ride, throw a movie on
Said he couldn't rap now he at the top with doobie long
Cause the dookie's on any song that they threw me on, gone
[Chorus]
We strivin home, gone
[Cam] I ride on chrome...
We strivin home, gone
[Cam] Killa, I ride on chrome
[Cam'Ron]
Knock knock, who's there? Killa Cam, Killa who?
Killa Cam, hustler, grinder, gorilla true
Oh my chinchilla blue, blue you ever dealt with a dealer
Well here's the deal ma we goin to the {?}
No concealin, no ceiling I don't need a roof
Act up, get out, I don't need you poof
Poof, be gone, damn tough luck dag
Dag, niggas still doin puff puff pass
Pull the truck up fast and I tell 'em
Hey, back in a touched up Jag, shit
Y'all niggas want Killa Cam, cerebellum
An old man just gon' tell 'em (too late, he, gone)
Then I see how y'all gonna react when I'm (gone)
My last girl want me back then I'm on
Fine stay, you got the grind hey
Came back, read what the sign say (too late, he, gone)
Yes I know you wanna see my demise
Yeah you church boy actin like a thief in disguise
Ain't leavin my side, see the greed in my eyes
Ask Abby y'all hustle for a week to the Chi, shit
And that ain't leavin alive, please believe me
Gave Weezy a piece of the pie, and
You can ask George or Regina
The whole Westside I explore with the Beemer now
[Chorus]
We strivin home, I ride on chrome
Listen homeboy move on
That's your best bet, why's that?
Cause
[Consequence]
Uhh, uhh, yo, yo
I been pourin out some liquor for the fact that my pal's gone
And tryin to help his momma with the fact that her child gone
And since we used to bubble like a tub full of Calgon
Guess it's only right that I should help her from now on
But since they got a foul on, what coulda gone wrong
Now they askin Cons, how long has this gone on
And maybe all this money mighta gone to my head
Cause they got me thinkin money mighta gone to the feds
So I ain't goin to the dread, but he'll go on up to bed
And when I came the next mornin he was gone with my bread
And with that bein said, I had gone on my instincts
And gone to the spots where they go to get mixed drinks
But lookin back now shoulda gone to the crib
And rented "Gone With the Wind," cause I'da gone about 10
But I had gone with my friend, and we had gone to the bar
And heard a nigga talkin shit so I had gone to the car
And now the judge is tellin me that I had gone too far
And now we gone for 20 years, doin time behind bars
And since I gone to a cell for some cruddy crimes
I guess I gone to the well one too many times, cause I'm gone
[long instrumental pause]
[Kanye West imitating "The Show" at first]
Uh-uh-uh
Uh-uh-uh uh uh onnn, uh uh-uh onnn
Uh-uh onnn, uh uh-uh I'mmmm
Ah-head of my time, sometimes years out
So the powers that be won't let me get my ideas out
And that make me wanna get my advance out
And move to Oklahoma and just live at my Aunt's house
Yeah, I romance the thought of leavin it all behind
Kanye step away from the lime-
-light, like, when I was on the grind
In the "One, Nine, Nine, Nine"
Before, model chicks was bendin over or
Dealerships asked me Benz or Rover, man
If I could just get one beat on Hova
We could get up off this cheap-ass sofa
What the summer of the Chi got to offer an 18-year-old
Sell drugs or get a job, you gotta play gyro
My dawg worked at Taco Bell, hooked us up plural-fied
A week later the manager count the churros
Sometimes I can't believe it when I look up in the mirrow
How we out in Europe, spendin Euros
They claim you never know what you got 'til it's GONE
I know I got it, I don't know what y'all on
I'ma open up a store for aspiring MC's
Won't sell 'em no dream, but the inspiration is free
But if they ever flip sides like Anakin
You'll sell everything includin the mannequin
They got a new bitch now you Jennifer Aniston
Hold on I'll handle it, don't start panickin, stay calm
Shorty's at the door cause they need more
Inspiration for they life, they souls, and they songs
They said sorry Mr. West is gone!
The first verse of "Gone" by Kanye West feat. Consequence is a story of a man who regrets not telling someone, likely a woman, how he felt about her before it was too late. The verse ends, "He's gone," which suggests that the person he had feelings for has passed away. The chorus repeats the phrase "it's too late" and emphasizes that the person is gone. The second verse is a braggadocious rap by Kanye West, who boasts about his success and how groupies are attracted to him. The verse also includes a nod to Big L and Run-DMC's LL Cool J.
The third verse by Cam'Ron talks about his success and lifestyle, emphasizing his riches and luxurious cars. The verse also mentions how people will miss him when he's gone. The fourth verse by Consequence tells a story of someone who regrets not taking action to prevent a friend's death or to protect his money from being stolen.
One interesting fact about "Gone" is that it samples "It's Too Late" by Otis Redding, which explains the chorus repeating the phrase "it's too late." Another interesting fact is that the song was originally going to feature a verse by Jay-Z, but he ended up not recording one. Another fact is that the song was produced by Kanye West and features several collaborators and guest performers.
Line by Line Meaning
You sweat her, and I ain't talkin 'bout a Coogi
You're obsessing over her, and I'm not talking about a brand of clothing
You a big L, and I ain't talkin 'bout Cool J
You're a big loser, and I'm not talking about LL Cool J
See me at the airport, at least 20 Louis
You see me at the airport with at least 20 Louis Vuitton bags
Treat me like the Prince and this my sweet brother Numpsay
Treat me like royalty, as if I'm Prince and my friend is my loyal brother
Groupies say I'm too choosy
Groupies claim that I'm too selective
Take 'em to the show and talk all through the movies
I bring them to my concert and they talk loudly during the movies
Says she want diamonds, I took her to Ruby Tuesdays
She says she wants diamonds, so I took her to a casual restaurant named Ruby Tuesdays
If we up in Friday's, I still have it my way
Even if we are at a chain restaurant like TGI Fridays, I still have control over the situation
Y'all don't want no prob from me
You all don't want any problems with me
What you rappers could get is a job from me
What you rappers could receive from me is a job offer
Maybe you could be my intern, and in turn
Perhaps you could work as my intern, and in return
I'll show you how I cook up summer, in the win-turr
I will demonstrate how I create success during the winter
Aaron love the raw dog, when will he learn
Aaron loves risky behavior without protection, when will he understand the consequences
Caught somethin on the Usher tour he had to "Let it Burn"
He contracted a sexually transmitted infection during the Usher tour and had to endure the consequences
Plus he already got three chil'run
In addition, he already has three children
Arguin over babysitters like, "Bitch - it's yo' turn!"
Arguing over who should take care of the children, saying, 'Bitch, it's your turn!'
Damn 'Ye, it'd be stupid to bitch you
Damn, it would be unwise to complain to you, Kanye
Even your superficial raps is super official
Even your shallow lyrics are highly credible
R-R-R-Roc pastel with Gucci on
Rocking a Roc-A-Fella clothing in pastel colors along with Gucci apparel
With TV's in the ride, throw a movie on
With televisions in the car, we can watch a movie while driving
Said he couldn't rap now he at the top with doobie long
He claimed he couldn't rap, but now he's at the top alongside successful artists
Cause the dookie's on any song that they threw me on, gone
Because my performance on any song they put me on is excellent, I'm gone
Knock knock, who's there? Killa Cam, Killa who?
Someone knocking on the door, asking who's there. It's Killa Cam, and they ask, 'Killa who?'
Killa Cam, hustler, grinder, gorilla true
Killa Cam, a hustler and hard worker, a true gorilla in the game
Oh my chinchilla blue, blue you ever dealt with a dealer
Oh my blue chinchilla fur coat, have you ever dealt with a drug dealer
Well here's the deal ma we goin to the {?}
Well, here's the deal, ma, we are going to the {?} (unspecified location)
No concealin, no ceiling I don't need a roof
No hiding, no boundaries, I don't need a roof
Act up, get out, I don't need you poof
If you misbehave, leave, I don't need you
Poof, be gone, damn tough luck dag
Disappear, go away, damn, tough luck dog
Dag, niggas still doin puff puff pass
Damn, people are still smoking and passing joints
Pull the truck up fast and I tell 'em
Bring the truck quickly and I instruct them
Hey, back in a touched up Jag, shit
Hey, return in a refurbished Jaguar, damn
Y'all niggas want Killa Cam, cerebellum
You all want Killa Cam, my brain power
An old man just gon' tell 'em (too late, he, gone)
An older man will just inform them that it's too late, he's gone
Then I see how y'all gonna react when I'm (gone)
Then I'll see how all of you will respond when I'm no longer around
My last girl want me back then I'm on
My previous girlfriend wants me back, but I have moved on
Fine stay, you got the grind hey
Fine, stay where you are and continue hustling, hey
Came back, read what the sign say (too late, he, gone)
Returned, read the sign that says it's too late, he's gone
Yes I know you wanna see my demise
Yes, I know you want to witness my downfall
Yeah you church boy actin like a thief in disguise
Yeah, you're acting like a religious person while secretly being deceitful
Ain't leavin my side, see the greed in my eyes
You're not leaving my side, recognizing the greed in my eyes
Ask Abby y'all hustle for a week to the Chi, shit
Ask Abby how you all struggle for a week in Chicago, damn
And that ain't leavin alive, please believe me
And that won't let you leave alive, please trust me
Gave Weezy a piece of the pie, and
Gave Lil Wayne a share of the success, and
You can ask George or Regina
You can ask George or Regina, referring to influential people
The whole Westside I explore with the Beemer now
I now drive around and explore the entire Westside in my BMW
I been pourin out some liquor for the fact that my pal's gone
I've been mourning the loss of my friend by pouring out some alcohol
And tryin to help his momma with the fact that her child gone
I'm trying to support his mother as she copes with the loss of her child
And since we used to bubble like a tub full of Calgon
Since we used to be successful and popular like a bathtub full of Calgon (a brand of bubble bath)
Guess it's only right that I should help her from now on
It seems appropriate that I should assist her from now onwards
But since they got a foul on, what coulda gone wrong
But since they found something wrong, what could have happened
Now they askin Cons, how long has this gone on
Now they're asking Cons, how long has this been happening
And maybe all this money mighta gone to my head
Perhaps all this money has made me arrogant
Cause they got me thinkin money mighta gone to the feds
Because they made me think that the money might have alerted the authorities
So I ain't goin to the dread, but he'll go on up to bed
So I won't go to the party, but he will go to sleep
And when I came the next mornin he was gone with my bread
And when I came the next morning, he had disappeared with my money
And with that bein said, I had gone on my instincts
And with that being said, I followed my instincts
And gone to the spots where they go to get mixed drinks
And went to the places where people go to get various alcoholic beverages
But lookin back now shoulda gone to the crib
But looking back now, I should have gone home
And rented "Gone With the Wind," cause I'da gone about 10
And rented the movie 'Gone With the Wind,' because I would have spent about 10 dollars
But I had gone with my friend, and we had gone to the bar
But I went with my friend, and we went to the bar
And heard a nigga talkin shit so I had gone to the car
And heard someone talking disrespectfully, so I went to my car
And now the judge is tellin me that I had gone too far
And now the judge is informing me that I had crossed the line
And now we gone for 20 years, doin time behind bars
And now we're going to spend 20 years in prison, serving a sentence
And since I gone to a cell for some cruddy crimes
And since I went to a prison cell for committing some dirty crimes
I guess I gone to the well one too many times, cause I'm gone
I suppose I went to the well (source of wrongdoings) one too many times, and now I'm gone
Uh-uh-uh
Imitating the intro to 'The Show'
Ah-head of my time, sometimes years out
I am ahead of my time, sometimes years ahead
So the powers that be won't let me get my ideas out
The people in power prevent me from expressing my ideas
And that make me wanna get my advance out
And that makes me want to withdraw my advance payment
And move to Oklahoma and just live at my Aunt's house
And relocate to Oklahoma, where I would live at my Aunt's house
Yeah, I romance the thought of leavin it all behind
Yeah, I fantasize about abandoning everything and starting anew
Kanye step away from the lime-
Kanye, step away from the spotlight
-light, like, when I was on the grind
Like when I was working hard to achieve success
In the "One, Nine, Nine, Nine"
In the year 1999
Before, model chicks was bendin over or
Before models were bending over or
Dealerships asked me Benz or Rover, man
Car dealerships asked me if I wanted a Mercedes-Benz or a Land Rover, man
If I could just get one beat on Hova
If I could just produce one beat for Jay-Z
We could get up off this cheap-ass sofa
We could move away from this low-quality couch
What the summer of the Chi got to offer an 18-ear-old
What does the summer in Chicago have to offer an 18-year-old
Sell drugs or get a job, you gotta play gyro
Either sell drugs or get a job, you have to be resourceful
My dawg worked at Taco Bell, hooked us up plural-fied
My friend worked at Taco Bell and hooked us up with free meals for multiple people
A week later the manager count the churros
A week later, the manager counted the churros and realized some were missing
Sometimes I can't believe it when I look up in the mirrow
Sometimes I can't believe what I see when I look in the mirror
How we out in Europe, spendin Euros
How we are in Europe, spending euros
They claim you never know what you got 'til it's GONE
They say you never appreciate something until it's gone
I know I got it, I don't know what y'all on
I know I have what it takes, I don't know what you all are doing
I'ma open up a store for aspiring MC's
I'm going to open a store for aspiring rappers
Won't sell 'em no dream, but the inspiration is free
I won't deceive them, but the inspiration I offer them is free
But if they ever flip sides like Anakin
But if they ever switch sides like Anakin Skywalker
You'll sell everything includin the mannequin
You'll sell everything, even the mannequin (symbolizing selling out)
They got a new bitch now you Jennifer Aniston
They have a new girl now, you're like Jennifer Aniston (no longer relevant)
Hold on I'll handle it, don't start panickin, stay calm
Hold on, I'll deal with it, don't become anxious, remain calm
Shorty's at the door cause they need more
Women are waiting at the door because they need more inspiration
Inspiration for they life, they souls, and they songs
Inspiration for their lives, their souls, and their songs
They said sorry Mr. West is gone!
They said sorry, Mr. West has left!
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