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.
Heartbreaker
Kanye West Lyrics
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Sometimes I think about her
It's like 4 AM in the morning
Right now and I'm on i'm texting her
But you know she's not really there
And I can't
Is there something I could do just to get
You to return this from me because, uh(Heartbreaker, can't take her) i know, baby
I know you can't take me
(Heartbreaker, bringing me down)
Can you believe it?
I can't even look myself
In the mirror sometimes when
I can't еven i'm scared of what I might find
I won't sit down to psychic or psychiatrist
I'd rather not see my futurе, motherfucker
I'd rather just go go blind
Until the man, rising to the sunset
He done did everything possible except
Buy his dying gun yet i got the
Tell me, are we having having fun yet?
Am I a laughing stock that I haven't got
Understand and I don't
My pride won't let me call up no more
My pride just let you fall to the floor
How could I break a young girl heart?
How could I just break
The young girl's heart?
You know what? How could I promise you that
And turn around and takeAll those promises back
Yeah, that's wack, but, um
Matterfact, was it, yo
Got me into the position where
I didn't mean to break your heart
Didn't mean for you to find out
But I didn't mean to i can't just
I may be not good for myself so
How could I be good for you i if I was you
I would me too
I wouldn't want my heart broken
Wouldn't want
Now the store is closing
Can I just buy one more thing?
I just need real quick
A coffee with some sugar and cream
I can't go to sleep and I can't stay awake
I'm just like for the
For a minute
But don't go down that train
Don't go down that train
Please don't take that train
I know you can't room
So I'm texting her, right?
You know it's like
We ain't talked in a while
I don't know why she would talk to me
You know
After all I did I wouldn't talk to me either
You can call me in my hotel room
Cell service is kind of bad
It's, uh, it's nice room
View of the snowy like questions like, uh
How's the weather out there how was your day
Yeah, me too i found some, um, Nikes
I was really surprised
The lyrics of Kanye West's song "Heartbreaker" convey a sense of remorse and self-reflection as the singer contemplates his past actions and their consequences on a former love interest. The opening lines describe the nostalgia and longing the singer feels for a girl he used to know. It is evident that he is texting her in the early hours of the morning, hoping for her reply, but he acknowledges that she is not really there and he cannot change the situation.
The second paragraph delves into the internal struggles and insecurities that the singer faces. He admits to avoiding looking at himself in the mirror out of fear of what he might discover. He rejects the idea of seeking therapy or guidance, dismissing the notion of trying to predict or shape his future. Instead, he metaphorically expresses a desire to go blind to avoid confronting his own shortcomings.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer's guilt and regret for breaking the heart of a young girl. He questions how he could have done such a thing, acknowledging that it was a mistake. He ponders the promises he made and subsequently took back, acknowledging that his actions were unfair and "wack." He admits that he may not be good for himself, and therefore questions how he could be good for someone else.
The final paragraph captures the singer's state of restlessness and inability to find peace. He mentions wanting to buy something from a closing store, possibly as a distraction or comfort. He confesses to being unable to sleep or stay awake, indicating a state of turmoil and confusion. The singer advises against taking a particular train, possibly suggesting a path of self-destruction or emotional detachment. He expresses his understanding that the girl he hurt may not want to talk to him, highlighting his own recognition of his wrongdoings.
Overall, the lyrics of "Heartbreaker" reveal Kanye West's introspective and remorseful mindset as he grapples with the repercussions of his past actions on a former relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Once I had a little girl
There was a time when I was in a relationship with a girl
Sometimes I think about her
She still crosses my mind from time to time
It's like 4 AM in the morning
It's late at night, around 4 AM
Right now and I'm on i'm texting her
I'm currently texting her, trying to reach out
But you know she's not really there
But deep down, I know she's not truly present or interested
And I can't
Yet, I can't help myself from reaching out
Is there something I could do just to get
Is there any action I can take to have her respond
You to return this from me because, uh
To make you reciprocate and respond to my messages
(Heartbreaker, can't take her) i know, baby
(Heartbreaker, can't take her) I understand, baby
I know you can't take me
I know you can't handle being with me
(Heartbreaker, bringing me down)
(Heartbreaker, making me feel low)
Can you believe it?
Can you believe the impact you've had on me?
I can't even look myself
I struggle to even face myself
In the mirror sometimes when
When looking in the mirror at times
I can't еven i'm scared of what I might find
I'm hesitant, afraid of the discoveries I might make
I won't sit down to psychic or psychiatrist
I refuse to consult a psychic or psychiatrist
I'd rather not see my futurе, motherfucker
I prefer to remain ignorant about my future, damn it
I'd rather just go go blind
I'd rather live in ignorance and avoid confronting the truth
Until the man, rising to the sunset
Until I reach a point where everything falls apart
He done did everything possible except
I have done everything I can except
Buy his dying gun yet i got the
Purchase a gun for self-destructive purposes, but I have the
Tell me, are we having having fun yet?
Do you think this is enjoyable in any way?
Am I a laughing stock that I haven't got
Am I a joke because I don't possess
Understand and I don't
Comprehension and I lack
My pride won't let me call up no more
My ego prevents me from reaching out anymore
My pride just let you fall to the floor
My ego allowed me to hurt you deeply
How could I break a young girl heart?
How could I be the one to shatter a young girl's heart?
How could I just break
How could I simply destroy
The young girl's heart?
The heart of an innocent young girl?
You know what? How could I promise you that
You know what? How could I make a promise to you
And turn around and take
Only to then go back on my word and take
All those promises back
Retrieve all the promises I made
Yeah, that's wack, but, um
Yes, that's messed up, but, um
Matterfact, was it, yo
Actually, was it, you know
Got me into the position where
Put me in a situation where
I didn't mean to break your heart
I didn't intend to break your heart
Didn't mean for you to find out
Didn't intend for you to discover
But I didn't mean to i can't just
But unintentionally, I can't just
I may be not good for myself so
Perhaps I am not even good for myself, therefore
How could I be good for you i if I was you
How could I possibly be good for you, considering if I were you
I would me too
Then I would feel the same way about me
I wouldn't want my heart broken
I wouldn't desire to have my heart broken
Wouldn't want
Would not wish for
Now the store is closing
The store is now closing
Can I just buy one more thing?
May I make one final purchase?
I just need real quick
I just require it quickly
A coffee with some sugar and cream
A cup of coffee with added sugar and cream
I can't go to sleep and I can't stay awake
I find myself unable to sleep or maintain wakefulness
I'm just like for the
I'm simply longing for
For a minute
Even if only momentarily
But don't go down that train
However, avoid going down that path
Don't go down that train
Don't go down that train
Please don't take that train
Please don't board that train
I know you can't room
I know you can't come over
So I'm texting her, right?
So I'm sending her text messages, isn't that right?
You know it's like
You know, it's similar to
We ain't talked in a while
We haven't spoken in a long time
I don't know why she would talk to me
I'm not sure why she would even consider talking to me
You know
You know
After all I did I wouldn't talk to me either
Considering everything I've done, I wouldn't talk to me either
You can call me in my hotel room
Feel free to call me in my hotel room
Cell service is kind of bad
The cellular reception is quite poor
It's, uh, it's nice room
It's, uh, a nice room
View of the snowy like questions like, uh
I have a view of snowy scenes, similar to pondering questions like, uh
How's the weather out there how was your day
What's the weather like there? How was your day?
Yeah, me too i found some, um, Nikes
Yeah, me too, I discovered some, um, Nike shoes
I was really surprised
I was genuinely taken aback
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Lyrics
Once I had a little girl, sometimes I think about her
It's like 4 AM in the morning right now and I'm on
I'm texting her
But you know she's not really there
And I can't
Is there something I could do just to get you to return this from me because, uh
I know, baby (Heartbreaker, can't take her)
I know you can't take me
(Heartbreaker, bringing me down)
Can you believe it?
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I can't even look myself in the mirror sometimes
When ...
I can't еven ...
I'm scared of what I might find
I won't sit down to
I'd rather not see my futurе, motherfucker
I'd rather just go go blind
... rising to the sunset
He done did everything possible except buy his dying gun yet
I got
Are we having having fun yet?
Am I a laughing stock ...
My pride won't let me call up no more
My pride just let you fall to the floor
How could I break a young girl heart?
How could I just break the young girl's heart?
You know what?
How could I promise you that
And turn around and take all those promises back
Yeah, that's wack, but, um
Got me into the position where
I didn't mean to break your heart
Didn't mean for you to find out
But I didn't mean ...
I can't just
I may be not good for myself so how could I be good for you
... me too
I wouldn't want my heart broken
Wouldn't want
Now the store is closing
Can I just buy one more thing?
A coffee with some sugar and cream
I can't go to sleep
And I can't stay awake
I'm just like
For the
But don't go down that train
For a minute
I know you can't
So I'm texting her, right?
You know it's like
We ain't talked in a while
I know why you talked to me
After all I did I wouldn't talk to me
You can call me in my hotel room
It's, uh
View of the snowy
@sebastianbitsch
i will never understand how Kanye has so many throwaways
@Davian801
Probably sample clearances
@Link________
maybe cuz this man has been making music for 25 years
@Magzoube
@DylanWilliams-ee1cj
Remeber from diamonds from Sierra Leone he said “i done forgot better stuff than you ever thought of”
@enemies2memories
Insecurity and perfectionism. It's not good enough so I'll keep it to myself even if it's against my own detriment. It was never a throwaway, anxiety robbed the drop.
@tyclone6266
idrc about the controversy around kanye rn but u cant deny the fact that he is musical genius
@user-us5xz9zf8f
He’s never hurt anybody but himself
@c.h.s1001
@@user-us5xz9zf8f exactly my thoughts on it, i understand being offended by it but he isn’t a super villain😭
@arielazaria4680
You don’t care because you either lack empathy or you’re not of the people he went against or both. Imagine being of Jewish heritage and a fan of Ye. That’s what I am. I wish you never have to feel the way I’ve been feeling the past month because it truly sucks. peace