Hurricane
Kanye West Lyrics


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See this in 3D, all lights out for me
All lights out for me, lightning strikes the beach
Eighty degrees, warm it up for me
Finally free, found the God in me
And I want you to see, I can walk on water
Thousand miles from shore, I can float on the water
Father, hold me close, don't let me drown
I know you won't

Yeah, walkin' on the bridge, I threw my sins over the deep end
Sippin' 'til my stomach hurt, this month I done lost three friends
Early mornin', brainstormin', normally I can't sleep in
Sometimes I just wanna restart it, but it all depends
If I'ma be that same young, hungry n- from West End
Wrote my hardest wrongs and the crazy part, I ain't have no pen
Maybach interior came with sheepskin
Still remember when I just had three bands
Now I'm the one everyone call on 'cause I got deep pants
Bro told me to wait to beat the game, it's all in defense
And never fazed by names that they might call me, but they gon' respect it
And I feel like you better off tryna call, I might not get the message
And she just tried to run off with my heart, but I blocked off the exit, yeah

Oh-oh, I know You won't, I know You won't
I know You won't (oh, yeah)
I know You won't
I know that You look over us
So we silently sleep
Bring down the rain, yeah, oh

Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, I was out for self
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, I was up for sale
But I couldn't tell
God made it rain, the devil made it hail
Dropped out of school, but I'm that one at Yale
Made the best tracks and still went off the rail
Had to go down, down, down, this the new town, town, town
This the new ten, ten, ten, I'm goin' in, in, in
Here I go on a new trip, here I go actin' too lit
Here I go actin' too rich, here I go with a new chick
And I know what the truth is, still playin' after two kids
It's a lot to digest when your life always movin'
Architectural Digest, but I needed home improvement
Sixty-million-dollar home, never went home to it
Genius gone clueless, it's a whole lot to risk
Alcohol Anonymous, who's the busiest loser?
Heated by the rumors, read into it too much
Fiendin' for some true love, ask Kim, "What do you love?"
Hard to find what the truth is, but the truth was that the truth suck
Always seem to do stuff, but this time it was too much
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, everybody so judgmental
Everybody so judgmental
Everybody hurts, but I don't judge rentals
Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, it was all so simple

I see you in 3D, the dawn is bright for me
No more dark for me, I know You're watchin' me
Eighty degrees, burnin' up the leaves
Finally, I'm free, finally, I'm free
As I go out to sea, I can walk on water
Won't you shine Your light? Demons stuck on my shoulder




Father, hold me close, don't let me drown
I know You won't

Overall Meaning

In Kanye West's "Hurricane," the singer is conveying a sense of hope and rebirth after a period of hardship and self-discovery. He describes his journey towards finding the "God in me," or discovering his inner strength and faith, and the freedom and peace that comes with it. He proclaims that he can walk on water, a reference to his newfound confidence and resilience, and that he knows his father won't let him drown, suggesting a sense of trust and reliance on a higher power.


The song also touches on some of Kanye West's struggles and flaws, such as his past sins, his struggles with addiction and fame, and his relationships. He reflects on the price he had to pay for his success, dropping out of school and losing friends along the way. He acknowledges that the truth can be elusive and that he's made mistakes, but he's still searching for love and purpose in his life.


Line by Line Meaning

See this in 3D, all lights out for me
Everything is becoming clearer, but I'm still in the dark.


All lights out for me, lightning strikes the beach
I'm feeling isolated and vulnerable, like a lightning strike on a beach.


Eighty degrees, warm it up for me
The world is heating up and I'm feeling optimistic.


Finally free, found the God in me
I've found a sense of peace and understanding within myself and my spiritual beliefs.


And I want you to see, I can walk on water
I'm feeling powerful and capable of doing the impossible.


Thousand miles from shore, I can float on the water
I feel like I can handle anything, even when I'm alone and far away from safety.


Father, hold me close, don't let me drown
I need guidance and protection from a higher power to navigate through life's challenges.


I know you won't
I have faith that I'll be taken care of, and that gives me peace of mind.


Yeah, walkin' on the bridge, I threw my sins over the deep end
I'm taking risks and shedding my past mistakes, leaving them behind me.


Sippin' 'til my stomach hurt, this month I done lost three friends
I'm dealing with loss and disappointment, trying to numb the pain with alcohol.


Early mornin', brainstormin', normally I can't sleep in
I'm constantly thinking and creating, even when I should be resting.


Sometimes I just wanna restart it, but it all depends
I wish I could start over, but I know that's not always possible.


If I'ma be that same young, hungry n- from West End
I want to stay true to myself and my roots, no matter how successful I become.


Wrote my hardest wrongs and the crazy part, I ain't have no pen
I'm expressing myself and my struggles in my music, even if it's not always polished or perfect.


Maybach interior came with sheepskin
I've achieved a level of success that allows me to enjoy luxurious things.


Still remember when I just had three bands
I haven't forgotten my humble beginnings and how hard I worked to get where I am.


Now I'm the one everyone call on 'cause I got deep pants
I'm the go-to person for support and resources because of my wealth and success.


Bro told me to wait to beat the game, it's all in defense
My friend advised me to be patient and strategic instead of always pursuing offense.


And never fazed by names that they might call me, but they gon' respect it
I'm not bothered by negative comments or insults because I know my accomplishments speak for themselves.


And I feel like you better off tryna call, I might not get the message
I have so many responsibilities and distractions that it's hard to keep up with everyone who tries to contact me.


And she just tried to run off with my heart, but I blocked off the exit, yeah
Someone tried to take advantage of my vulnerability and love, but I protected myself and didn't let them in.


Oh-oh, I know You won't, I know You won't
I have complete trust in my higher power and know that they won't let me down.


I know You won't (oh, yeah)
I have faith that everything will work out as it should.


I know You won't
I'm confident in my spiritual beliefs and that gives me strength.


I know that You look over us
I believe that a higher power is always watching over us and guiding us.


So we silently sleep
Even when we're at rest, we're still under the watchful eye of that higher power.


Bring down the rain, yeah, oh
I'm asking for divine intervention and guidance in a difficult situation.


Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, I was out for self
I was only focused on my own needs and desires, without regard for others.


Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, I was up for sale
I was willing to compromise my integrity for personal gain.


But I couldn't tell
I was unaware of how my selfishness was affecting myself and others.


God made it rain, the devil made it hail
Life is full of both good and bad experiences, and sometimes it's hard to tell which is which.


Dropped out of school, but I'm that one at Yale
Despite not having a formal education, I've achieved success and recognition in my field.


Made the best tracks and still went off the rail
I've had success in my career, but my personal life has been tumultuous and difficult.


Had to go down, down, down, this the new town, town, town
I've hit rock bottom and am trying to rebuild my life in a different way.


This the new ten, ten, ten, I'm goin' in, in, in
I'm starting fresh and fully committed to the new path I'm on.


Here I go on a new trip, here I go actin' too lit
I'm starting a new journey and feeling confident, almost overconfident.


Here I go actin' too rich, here I go with a new chick
I'm flaunting my wealth and enjoying new romantic relationships.


And I know what the truth is, still playin' after two kids
I know what's real and important in life, but I'm still making mistakes and enjoying my youth.


It's a lot to digest when your life always movin'
With so much going on, it's hard to process everything that's happening and truly appreciate it.


Architectural Digest, but I needed home improvement
I had material success, but still needed to work on myself and my personal life.


Sixty-million-dollar home, never went home to it
Even with all my wealth, I wasn't happy and fulfilled in my personal life.


Genius gone clueless, it's a whole lot to risk
I'm talented and successful, but still feel unsure and overwhelmed at times.


Alcohol Anonymous, who's the busiest loser?
I'm trying to overcome my personal struggles with alcohol and addiction, and it's not easy.


Heated by the rumors, read into it too much
I'm too sensitive to criticism and rumors about me and let it affect me too much.


Fiendin' for some true love, ask Kim, "What do you love?"
I'm craving genuine connection and love, and turning to my partner for guidance and support.


Hard to find what the truth is, but the truth was that the truth suck
It's difficult to find genuine people and experiences in life, and I'm feeling frustrated with the superficiality of it all.


Always seem to do stuff, but this time it was too much
I usually handle everything that comes my way, but this time the stress and pressure got to me.


Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, everybody so judgmental
I feel like everyone is constantly judging me and my actions.


Everybody so judgmental
I can't escape the criticism and scrutiny of others, no matter what I do.


Everybody hurts, but I don't judge rentals
Everyone suffers, but I don't look down on people who rent instead of own their homes or possessions.


Mm-mm-mm, mm-mm, it was all so simple
Life used to be easier and less complicated, and I miss those simpler times.


I see you in 3D, the dawn is bright for me
I'm feeling like I can see things more clearly and positively, like a bright new day.


No more dark for me, I know You're watchin' me
I'm feeling less alone and more comforted by my beliefs in a higher power.


Eighty degrees, burnin' up the leaves
Things are getting heated and intense, causing changes and transformations.


Finally, I'm free, finally, I'm free
After struggling for so long, I'm starting to feel free and liberated.


As I go out to sea, I can walk on water
Even when faced with challenges and uncertainties, I feel capable and courageous.


Won't you shine Your light? Demons stuck on my shoulder
I'm asking for divine guidance and protection from the negative influences in my life.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Charles M. Njapa, Christopher Ruelas, Daniel Seeff, Dominique Jones, Henry Russell Walter, Jahmal Desmond Gwin, Joshua Aaron Mease, Kanye West, Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Mark Makora Mbogo, Michael G. Dean, Raul Ignac

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