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Kanye West Lyrics


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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 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
But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees"
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's "Homecoming" express the rapper's longing to return to his hometown of Chicago after achieving great success in the music industry. The song is a tribute to his hometown and the woman who showed him around the city when he was young. Through his lyrics, Kanye reminisces about the good times they shared, such as watching fireworks at Lake Michigan. However, he also addresses the woman's disappointment in him for leaving his family behind and pursuing his dreams.


The chorus serves as a plea for forgiveness and a desire to start over. Kanye reflects on his journey to fame and recognizes that he can't go back to the way things were before. He acknowledges the sacrifices he made and the toll they took on his relationships. However, he also takes pride in representing Chicago and encourages others to aim high and not give up on their dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming home again
The singer is returning to their hometown.


Do you think about me now and then?
The singer is wondering if the person they are addressing ever thinks about them.


Do you think about me now and then?
The singer repeats their previous question, emphasizing their desire for an answer.


'Cause I'm coming home again
The artist repeats their purpose for returning to their hometown - to be home again.


I met this girl when I was 3 years old
The artist met a girl when they were young.


And what I loved most she had so much soul
The singer appreciated the girl's spirit and character.


She said 'Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
The girl introduced herself to the singer when they first met.


But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees'
The girl's name was Windy and she enjoyed smoking marijuana.


And from that point I never blow her off
The artist never ignored Windy after their initial meeting.


Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
The artist enjoyed showing off Windy to people who were not from their town.


They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
Windy was not intimidated by people who acted tough and would put them in their place.


And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
Windy would assert her dominance over people she saw as weak.


And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
As the singer grew older, Windy taught them how to navigate the city.


In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
Windy's beauty was especially striking at night.


I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
The singer held Windy in high regard and valued her friendship.


She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
Windy avoided entertainers because they tended to abandon their relationships.


She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Windy felt used and taken advantage of by people in the entertainment industry.


Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
Someone with knowledge of the singer's gang affiliation exposed them on television.


I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
Windy distanced herself from the singer after their secret was made public.


She said ''Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!'
Despite their rocky relationship, Windy still encouraged the artist to continue making successful music.


Maybe we can start again
The artist hopes to reconnect and mend their relationship with Windy.


But if you really cared for her
The artist questions the loyalty of the person they are addressing in regards to Windy.


Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
The singer implies that the person they are addressing chose their aspirations over their relationship with Windy.


Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
The artist still communicates with Windy, but their conversations are strained.


It always seems like she talking 'bout me
The singer feels like Windy is always criticizing them during their conversations.


She said 'You left your kids, and they just like you
Windy reminds the singer that they have a responsibility to their children, who have similar aspirations.


They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
The singer's children aspire to follow in their footsteps and pursue careers in music production and performance.


But they just not you' and I just got through
Windy acknowledges that the artist's children are talented, but they don't have the same unique qualities that the artist possesses.


Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
The artist dismisses the idea that their children would be doing anything groundbreaking or innovative in their music careers.


Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
The singer believes that the music industry has become predictable and formulaic.


I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
The singer reflects on how their relationship with Windy deteriorated over time.


And I can't come back home
The artist feels like they can no longer go back to their hometown.


And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
The artist recounts a moment when they first heard the news about their gang affiliation being made public while they were back in their hometown.


Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
The artist feels like they are constantly representing their hometown, and by extension Windy, in their interviews and public appearances.


Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
The singer encourages aspiring artists to aim high and pursue their dreams.


Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
The artist encourages concert-goers to have a good time and participate in the show by using their lighters as a symbol.


If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
The singer emphasizes that their message and their success are tied to their hometown of Chicago.


Maybe you, do you remember when?
The singer asks if the person they are addressing recalls a specific memory.


Fireworks at Lake Michigan
The memory in question involved watching fireworks display at Lake Michigan.


Oh, now I'm coming home again
The artist reminds the person they are addressing that they will soon be returning to their hometown.


Maybe we can start again
The artist reiterates their desire to repair their relationship with Windy and potentially start anew.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONY WILLIAMS, KANYE WEST, WARRYN CAMPBELL, CHRIS MARTIN

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@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

@simulationone

Absolutely

@yvangogh6655

True!

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@VCNO

“Reach for the starts so if you fall, you land on a cloud.” What a lyricist. ❤

@powderedphantom5765

Pit bull said reach for the stars so if you fall you land on the top of the world

@kavirajpremchand2753

mr worldwide @@powderedphantom5765

@tiaartistone

My favorite line ❤

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