According to S1, this song was originally intended for the "Watch the Throne" album, but Kanye wanted to save it for something else. It also had a Jay-Z verse on it.
This song finds a heavily auto-tuned West lamenting over a failed relationship with a good girl gone bad. "This is the time when my heart got shot down," he recounts. Kid Cudi arrives at the end to spit the outro. The former GOOD Music man is a frequent contributor to West's work with writing credits on several "808s & Heartbreak" tracks as well as features on "Welcome to Heartbreak," "Gorgeous" and "All of the Lights."
Grand Hustle rapper Travis Scott first became widely known for his production and verse on GOOD Music's "Sin City," and West enlisted the Texan early on to travel to Paris to work on "Yeezus". This is one of several tracks that he has co-producing credits on. "I went to Paris super early," he told MTV News. "At one point it was just me, Kanye and Noah [in the studio], and that's when he first introduced me to some of the [song] ideas. I was just around him a lot, especially for this album, curating sonics," he added. "It's like crazy memories."
"I just heard the songs and added to [them]," Travis said of his contributions. "I was just giving my thoughts. Like I said, his process of working, it's ill, man. We [were just trying out] mad ideas and then whatever comes out, comes out."
The song features a chopped up sample of Dancehall artist Popcaan taken from Pusha T's "Blocka." The street anthem is from the Clipse man's Wrath of Caine mixtape and the track also features Travis Scott.
West also interpolates Lords of the Underground's 1993 single "Chief Rocka." A line on his first verse, "the one Chief Rocka, number one Chief Rocka," was the hook of the original song.
The Dallas-based producer S1, (also known as Symbolyc One), supplied the beat. He previously worked with West on his "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" single, "Power." Speaking with Hip Hop Magazine, S1 recalled his contribution: "Before Kanye started this album he had like 20 beats from me on hold, but what's crazy is none of those 20 joints made the album," he said. "'Guilt Trip' was actually a joint I did in London for Watch the Throne. In fact, Kanye and Jay were in the room with me when I did it. I did it on the spot and they loved it โ Kanye laid a verse immediately on it, and he ended up using it for this particular project. I make music to the best of my ability and move on, 'Guilt Trip' is an example of that โ a seed I planted a while back that was used later on."
When asked by Complex magazine how he felt about being featured on the song, Cudi admitted that he wasn't exactly thrilled about it. "The vocal that I did on that song was a couple years old. I forgot which session it was, but it was just a reference. I discovered that I was on the song via Twitter," he explained. "I saw kids hitting me up, like, "Are you on Guilt Trip? or saying 'Great job!' and I'm like, 'What the f--k is everyone talking about?' So I go on Twitter and then I hear the song and I'm like, 'Okay. I know the beat. I know the song.' Then I'm like, 'Oh man, Okay.' Part of me was flattered, like, it's kind of cool that he thought of me."
"Then I started thinking about it more," Cudi continued. "It was like, Why not call me and have me come in there and give it? Why underuse me? Why put four bars of vocals to coax my fans into thinking this is a legitimate Kid Cudi feature on this song and it isn't?"
"It's weird," he concluded. "I don't know how to feel but I would've much rather been off that song. I don't care to be on people's songs like that. Unless it came from a legitimate session where we're all vibing and have an idea."
Guilt Trip
Kanye West Lyrics
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I need to, I need to make it known
Another one, leprechaun
Capricorn
Dancing out on the lawn
Fancy like the things she likes
She lives her life
I'm living mine
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay
Maybe it's cause she into Leos
And I was into trios, plus all the trips to Rio
Couldn't have helped, it's gettin' cold
Better bring your ski clothes, peeking through the keyhole
The door locked by myself and I'm feelin' it right now
'Cause it's the time when my heart got shot down
Blocka, blocka, blocka-blocka, blocka
Pour a little champagne, cranberry vodka
Feelin' lied to like parents never said you adopted
Your feelings like Zulu, then nothing is a Shaka
I hit her with Jamaican dick, I'm the new Shabba
She lookin' for her daddy, call me Big Poppa
On to the next saga
Focus on the future and let the crew knock her
Star Wars fur, yeah I'm rockin' Chewbacca
The one Chief Rocka, number one Chief Rocka
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
None ah dem have the guts to rise it and spray
None ah dem have the guts to bust the AK
Oh, oh, oh
If you love me so much then why'd you let me go?
If you love me so much then why'd you let me go?
If you love me so much then why'd you let me go?
Let me go, let me go, let me go
If you love me so much then why'd you let me go?
Let me go
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
None ah dem have the guts to rise it and spray
None ah dem have the guts to bust the AK
In the song Guilt Trip, Kanye West is expressing his feelings of regret towards a failed relationship. The opening lyrics suggest that he knows he needs to end the relationship and make it clear that it is over, but he is struggling with the realization. He then goes on to reflect on his past actions, possibly indicating that his infidelity led to the end of the relationship. Kanye mentions his confusion over his previous partner's interest in Leos when he was more into threesomes and trips to Rio, which adds to the confusion he feels about the breakup.
As the song progresses, Kanye reflects on his emotional state and how he is feeling after the breakup. He describes being alone and feeling the emotional pain of being heartbroken. There's also a metaphorical discussion of AK-47s, suggesting that none of his previous partners had the courage to stand up and fight for the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I need to call it off
I need to end this relationship.
I need to, I need to make it known
I need to communicate my decision to end the relationship.
Another one, leprechaun Capricorn
Referring to a woman who is short and has a stubborn personality.
Dancing out on the lawn
She is happily enjoying life and having fun.
Fancy like the things she likes
She has expensive taste and enjoys luxurious things.
She lives her life, I'm living mine
Both parties are living separate lifestyles.
All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan
Everyone is trying to be something they are not.
Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer
Everyone is trying to act tough, but in reality, they are soft-hearted individuals.
Maybe it's cause she into Leos
Maybe she prefers those born under the astrological sign of Leo.
And I was into trios, plus all the trips to Rio
Kanye was into three-person relationships and also enjoyed traveling to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Couldn't have helped, it's gettin' cold
Their relationship is fading away and coming to an end, and nothing can stop it.
Better bring your ski clothes, peeking through the keyhole
Winter is coming, so it's better to be prepared. Kanye is spying on her through the keyhole.
The door locked by myself and I'm feelin' it right now
Kanye is locking himself in his room and is experiencing intense emotions.
'Cause it's the time when my heart got shot down
The time is painful for Kanye because it is when his heart got broken.
Blocka, blocka, blocka-blocka, blocka
Kanye is blocking out negative energy and emotions.
Pour a little champagne, cranberry vodka
Kanye is trying to forget the past by drinking champagne and cranberry vodka.
Feelin' lied to like parents never said you adopted
Kanye feels betrayed by his former partner, similar to the feeling of being lied to by parents about being adopted.
Your feelings like Zulu, then nothing is a Shaka
If her feelings are strong like the Zulu tribe, then nothing can stop her from leaving (like a Zulu warrior king, Shaka).
I hit her with Jamaican dick, I'm the new Shabba
Kanye is indicating that he performed well sexually, similar to Jamaican dancehall artist Shabba Ranks.
She lookin' for her daddy, call me Big Poppa
Kanye is becoming like a father figure to her, similar to the famous rapper, Notorious B.I.G. (also called Big Poppa).
On to the next saga
Kanye is moving on to the next adventure, leaving the past behind.
Focus on the future and let the crew knock her
Kanye is focusing on the future and letting his friends handle her.
Star Wars fur, yeah I'm rockin' Chewbacca
Kanye is wearing a fur coat similar to that of the Star Wars character Chewbacca.
The one Chief Rocka, number one Chief Rocka
Kanye is saying that he is the best, like the famous hip-hop group Lords of the Underground, who had a song named 'Chief Rocka.'
None ah dem have the guts to rise it and spray
No one has the courage to take action and use their weapon, possibly referring to gang or street violence.
None ah dem have the guts to bust the AK
No one is brave enough to fire the AK-47, a powerful assault rifle.
If you love me so much then why'd you let me go?
Kanye questions why his former partner let him go if she loved him so much.
Let me go, let me go, let me go
Kanye wants his former partner to let him go completely, both physically and emotionally.
Lyrics ยฉ TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cydel Charles Young, Chris E. Martin, Keith Elam, Kanye Omari West, Michael G. Dean, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Tyree Lamar Pittman, Terrence Thornton, Charles Carey Williams, Kevin M. Hansford, Dupre L. Kelly, Al Terik Wardrick, Marlon Lu'ree Williams
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