Lyrically, the album establishes the themes of motivation and inspiration in the face of adversity, mixing classic hip-hop braggodocio with an undercurrent of introspection and self-criticism. "Good Morning" received rave reviews from contemporary music critics, who praised its production as well as West's wordplay.
Though not released as a single, a music video directed by visual artist Takashi Murakami (who also designed the album's artwork) was produced for the track.
Good Morning
Kanye West Lyrics
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Wake up, Mr. West, Mr. West, Mr. Fresh
Mr. by-his-self-he-so-impressed
I mean, damn, did you even see the test
You got D's motherfucker, D's, Rosie Perez
And yes, barely pass any and every class
Lookin' at every assCheated on every test
I guess this is my dissertation
Homie, this shit is basic
Welcome to graduation
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
On this day we become legendary
Everything we dreamed of
I'm like a fly Malcolm X
Buy any jeans necessary
Detroit wear cleaned up
From the streets of the league
From an eighth to a key
But you graduate when you make it up outta the streets
From the moments of pain
Look how far we done came
Haters sayin' ya changed
Now ya doin' ya thang
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
Good morning
Look at the valedictorian scared of the future
While I hop in the Delorean
Scared-to-face-the-world complacent career student
Some people graduate, but we still stupid
They tell you read this, eat this, don't look around
Just peep this, preach us, teach us, Jesus
Okay, look up now, they done stole your streetness
After all of that, you receive this
Good morning
Hustlers, that's if you're still livin'
Get on down
Every time that we hear them
Good morning
Hustlers, that's if you're still livin'
Get on down
Every time that we hear them
Good morning
Hustlers, that's if you're still livin'
Get on down
Every time that we hear them
Good morning
Hustlers, that's if you're still livin'
Get on down
Get on down
Get, get on down
Get on down
Get, get on down
The lyrics to Kanye West's "Good Morning" capture the joy and euphoria of success after a long and difficult journey. Kanye reflects on his academic struggles and inability to conform to traditional educational methods by cheating on tests and barely passing classes. Despite this, he still managed to overcome his setbacks and graduate, which he refers to as his "dissertation." He welcomes the listener, presumably someone who has also experienced similar struggles or hardships, to "graduation" and encourages them to look back at their journey and take pride in their accomplishments.
The second verse is a celebration of success achieved outside of the traditional confines of education. From humble beginnings on the streets, Kanye has risen to success beyond imagination. He compares himself to Malcolm X, who also came from humble beginnings and rose to legendary heights. He feels that he has achieved greatness despite being a "career student" and feeling unconfident in his future success. He also acknowledges that some people may label him as "stupid" or unsuccessful, but he is proud of his path and journey nonetheless.
Overall, "Good Morning" is a feel-good anthem about overcoming struggles and obstacles, embracing individuality, and celebrating success.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, good morning
The song starts with a greeting, expressing that it's the beginning of a new day.
Wake up, Mr. West, Mr. West, Mr. Fresh
It is speaking directly to Kanye West and implying that he should wake up so that he can start a new day with a fresh perspective.
Mr. by-his-self-he-so-impressed
Kanye is confident and impressed by his own talent and abilities.
I mean, damn, did you even see the test
You got D's motherfucker, D's, Rosie Perez
And yes, barely pass any and every class
Lookin' at every ass
Cheated on every test
I guess this is my dissertation
Homie, this shit is basic
Welcome to graduation
Kanye is reflecting back on his time as a student, remembering how he barely passed any of his classes and was obsessed with women.
On this day we become legendary
Everything we dreamed of
I'm like a fly Malcolm X
Buy any jeans necessary
Detroit wear cleaned up
From the streets of the league
From an eighth to a key
But you graduate when you make it up outta the streets
From the moments of pain
Look how far we done came
Haters sayin' ya changed
Now ya doin' ya thang
Now, Kanye is celebrating his success and reminiscing about the struggles he has overcome.
Look at the valedictorian scared of the future
While I hop in the Delorean
Scared-to-face-the-world complacent career student
Some people graduate, but we still stupid
They tell you read this, eat this, don't look around
Just peep this, preach us, teach us, Jesus
Okay, look up now, they done stole your streetness
After all of that, you receive this
Kanye is using the contrast between himself and the valedictorian to highlight the difference between traditional success and true success. He believes that the educational system has failed to teach important lessons about life and street smarts.
Hustlers, that's if you're still livin'
Get on down
Every time that we hear them
Good morning
In the chorus, Kanye is urging all the hustlers who are still alive to keep moving forward and to strive for greatness.
Get, get on down
Get on down
The song ends with a call to action, encouraging everyone to keep hustling and pushing towards their goals.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Reg Dwight, Bernie Taupin, Kanye Omari West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TarrierZeus
Well he made a new song i have his lyrics
Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein
Und das heißt
Erika
Heiß von hunderttausend kleinen Bienelein
Wird umschwärmt
Erika
Denn ihr Herz ist voller Süßigkeit
Zarter Duft entströmt dem Blütenkleid
Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein
Und das heißt
Erika
In der Heimat wohnt ein blondes Mägdelein
Und das heißt
Erika
Dieses Mädel ist mein treues Schätzelein
Und mein Glück
Erika
Wenn das Heidekraut rot-lila blüht
Singe ich zum Gruß ihr dieses Lied
Auf der Heide blüht ein kleines Blümelein
Und das heißt
Erika
In mein'm Kämmerlein blüht auch ein Blümelein
Und das heißt
Erika
Schon beim Morgengrau'n sowie beim Dämmerschein
Schaut's mich an
Erika
Und dann ist es mir, als spräch' es laut
"Denkst du auch an deine kleine Braut?"
In der Heimat weint um dich ein Mägdelein
Und das heißt
Erika
@anthonyspitery6332
My father is a 65 year old white guy. In 2008 he was over 50. He wasn’t a rap guy. Wasn’t much of one to pay attention with trends either.
He heard this. He heard all of graduation and 808’s. He loved it. He saw all the music videos. Said it was truly the most innovative music videos he has ever seen from a music artist “since Micheal Jackson.”
Without hesitation, he purchased all of 808’s and Heartbreak and all of Graduation on iTunes, and showed me it when I was in middle school (maybe I was 11) with pure excitement. He was the one who introduced me to his music—
He had HIGH hopes for Kanye.
For some reason that meant more to me than anything, having Obama as our first black president and really seeing people who may have had racial biased opinions in their past lives fade away.
2005-2008 was a time of America’s integrity come together in a more modern sense.
It was such a beautiful era of racism being removed from politics and everyday life—-and I really hope we get back there when Trump is out….because these are the times that he should remember
@pipeta.12
wow Kanye's music is really catchy, I hope he never ruins his career
@Somya-jsw
Fr ;)
@lilkevin8976
good timing
@girlygirlchannel77
💀 he did
@GyozoMolnár-l6m
Foreshadowing
@segefjord
He did not. You can’t tell him nothing, hater
@fun1695
He made graduation He made graduation He made graduation He made graduation He made graduation He made graduation
@joee7809
I don’t think this can save us anymore bro
@benstallone6784
Nikola Tesla invented our modern electric grid but died penniless and in love with a pigeon. Greatness is hard to sustain
@z8eee
@@sunflower50sun y'all consider anything slightly controversial as too far, homie hasn't gone far enough