Homecoming
Kanye West Lyrics
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Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
I met this girl when I was 3 years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
And from that point I never blow her off
Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!"
I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
But if you really cared for her
Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
It always seems like she talking 'bout me
She said, "You left your kids, and they just like you
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
But they just not you" and I just got through
Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
The song "Homecoming" is Kanye West's ode to his hometown of Chicago. In the first verse, Kanye reminisces about growing up in the city and meeting Windy, a girl who showed him around the city and helped him discover his love for music. However, things soured between them when Kanye pursued his dreams in the entertainment industry and Windy felt left behind. The chorus repeats the phrase "Do you think about me now and then?" which could be interpreted as Kanye questioning Windy's feelings towards him or even pondering if Chicago still remembers and appreciates him as one of their own. In the second verse, Kanye addresses Windy, pleading with her to give him another chance to prove his loyalty and love for his hometown. Ultimately, the song is a heartfelt tribute to Chicago, the place that shaped Kanye into the artist he is today.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement
And you say Chi city, Chi city, Chi city
Referencing his hometown Chicago and the repetition emphasises his excitement to return to it
I'm coming home again
Reiterating his anticipation to return to his roots
Do you think about me now and then? (yeah)
Asking if people still remember him
I met this girl when I was three years old
Recalling a past experience of meeting someone he loves
And what I loved most she had so much soul
Describing the girl's personality and how it attracted him to her
She said, "Excuse me lil' homie, I know you don't know me but my name is Windy and I like to blow trees" and from that point I never blow her off
Recalling the first conversation he had with the girl which led to them having a bond
Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
Boasting about his hometown and showcasing its beauty to others
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
Describing how the girl he loves can make anyone get in line
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
Referencing how the girl he loves took him downtown as he was growing up and how her face lit up while doing so
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
Expressing his love and affection for the girl in his heart
She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
Describing how fickle entertainers can be and how it was not something the girl he loves was interested in
She said, "It felt like they walked and drove on me Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me" I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
Explaining why the girl he loves distanced herself from him, as his fame and association with gangs led to her feeling exposed and betrayed
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me"
Encouraging Kanye to continue making music that she enjoys and supports
Maybe we can start again
Expressing hope to reconcile with the girl he loves
But if you really cared for her Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Confronting himself with the idea that pursuing his dreams meant leaving the girl he loves behind
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her It always seems like she talking 'bout me
Describing how he still communicates with the girl he loves but their conversations often revolve around him and his actions
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you But they just not you" and I just got through Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
Referencing younger artists who emulate his style but are not him, and discussing how he has already addressed this concept in other interviews
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
Reflecting on people's perception of the music industry and how he never appreciated his roots until he left them
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Ruminating on the irony of not being able to return home due to his fame, and realising this once he returned for a visit
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Acknowledging that he is always representing his hometown, and aiming to make them proud in his work
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Encouraging future artists to aim high and chase their dreams, knowing that even if they stumble, there is still a chance they will be okay
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
Encouraging fans to enjoy themselves in his concerts by engaging with his music and creating a communal environment
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
Finishing with a final reference to his love for his home city
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Eliciting nostalgia and memories from the listener
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Recounting a specific memory of fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Tying the memory to his current return to his hometown
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antony Williams, Kanye West, Warryn Campbell, Chris Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ShreyasWalkthroughs
***** Fine. Lets take this into consideration. And i expect a valid rebuttal or else i will not reply.
Kanye changed hip-hop. He has 6 of the most acclaimed albums ever released (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is regarded the best album of the 2010's so far). Lets not ignore the fact that he has 21 Grammy awards.
His albums have been well received by legendary musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Bono, Bruno Mars, Nas, Elton John, and even Obama (despite his Jackass comment referring to Kanye). The list goes on but i'll stop there.
He changes his style on every single album of his. He began with soul sampling on his first album, to a baroque approach on his second album, then he incorporated electro/disco in his third..... all the way to his most recent album Yeezus, which was industrial hip-hop. He can mix genres, sample without difficulty, and is a VERY creative artist, who is overlooked because of his childlike antics.
I feel you haven't listened to his music and hate because you do what the other brainwashed sheep do. But there i proved your point wrong.
@erwaosman2296
I'm coming home again.
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
I'm in home again.
[Verse 1 - Kanye West]
I met this girl when I was three years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said, excuse me little homie, I know you don't know me- but,
My name is Windy and, I like to blow trees and,
From that point I never blow her off,
They can come from outta town I like to show her off,
They like to act tough, she like to tow em off,
And make em straighten up their act, cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
And at nighttime my face lit up so astounding
And I told her in my heart is where she always be
She never mess with entertainers cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated got on TV and told on me
I guess it's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said, Ye keep making that, keep making that platinum and gold for me
[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
I'm in home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
[Verse 2 - Kanye West]
But if you really care for her, then you would n-never hit the airport,
To follow your dream, sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
It always seems like she talking about me,
She said you left your kids and they just like you
They wanna rap and make show beats just like you,
But they just not you and I just got through
Talking bout what she can try to do just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got till its gone
I guess this is why I'm here and I cant come back home
And guess when I heard that when I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark you lighters, wave em around,
And if you don't know by now, I'm talking about Chi Town,
[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe, do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
I'm in home again
Maybe, do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Maybe we can start again
@coraliscopuselaborat
I joined the military and was gone from home for 10 years. I relied on this song to make it back home and be with my friends and family. This song was my lifeline. I got out of the military and my family and friends were different. I came home but my home wasn't there. Listening to this song is like sitting in the past and I remember the good times. I wish I never joined so that I could have held onto what made me feel whole-family and friends. Now, I use the music that was out when I joined to remember the past. It gives me goosebumps. I wish things were the way they were before but time moves on.
@ahti29
You just trying to make yourself interesting.
@larryjord9959
@@ahti29 lool you are so insensitive man..
@el_maverick_
keep that chin up brother, we are grateful for your service , stay strong, keep moving forward.
@NevrAsk
I left home a few months ago, this song passed my mind as what I'm gonna listen to on the plane/train home knowing I'm going home to start something new, and start something again (school)
@coraliscopuselaborat
@@solrac4598 for you. Leave me alone, man. Your comment isn’t needed or necessary
@OSyaz90
No matter what Kanye does or how irrationally he acts in the present day, nothing will ever take away from the fact that he’s made some of the best music in his generation.
@chrism7163
Thats what im saying
@chathamhart5637
onm
@MadCon93spiracy
he an artist, he emotional and sensitiv....he wants to prove himself to the world....problem he already way bigger than he realizes
Good luck yeezy...get well and be yourself.....fuck the rest cause u one o the best