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 albumsā808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)āwere 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.
I'm a Gay Fish
Kanye West Lyrics
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I've been so lonely girl, I've been so sad and down
Couldn't understand why haters joked around
I wanted to be free with other creatures like me
And now I got my wish, cause i know that I'm a gay fish (gay fish)
(Gay fish Yo) mother fuckin' gay fish
(It's alright girl) makin' love to other gay fish
All those lonely nights at the grocery store
In the frozen fish aisle feelin' like a whore
Cause I wasn't being true
Even though everyone said that I had to make a switch
(Gay fish) now I know that I'm a gay fish (gay fish)
(Gay fish Yo) mother fuckin' gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) Goin' on a gay fish
(Now I'm where i belong girl) makin' love to other gay fish
I used to be scared, denying who I was
Acting straight but then going out to the gay fish clubs
Dancing with the Marlins making out with the all the Snappers
I'd take a Salmon home and work that Coddle Fin for hours
But now I'm out and I'm free to love what I want
Be it Yellow Fin or Bass or them trout in Vermont
I slapped that Holland ass, make that Grouper butt shake
I'll come to your house and have an orgy in your motherfuckin'
fish tank (fish tank, fish tank)
Mother fuckin' gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) Goin' on a gay fish
(Yeah now I'm where i belong girl) makin' love to other gay fish
I really get around I'm the slut of the sea
When i say I've got crabs I mean it literally
I was eating dinner and just had to go down on that Mackerel on the dish
Cause I'm the gayest of the gay fish (gay fish)
Mother fuckin' gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) Goin' on a gay fish
Yeah now I'm where i belong girl
But I gotta settle down I can't be a whore
I ain't gonna just sleep with any fish no more
I've found me a lover, a brother who's a cross-dressing Cod named Trish
And together we are gay fish (gay fish)
(Gay fish yo) motherfuckin' gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) goin' on a gay fish
(Yeah, now I'm where i belong girl) makin' love to other gay fish
(Gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish...)
The lyrics of Kanye West's song "I'm a Gay Fish" are a satirical take on his own public persona and the way he is perceived by the media and critics. In the song, Kanye expresses feelings of loneliness, sadness, and a desire to be understood. He talks about wanting to be free and connect with others who are like him, which he metaphorically represents as being a "gay fish."
The term "gay fish" is a play on words, combining the slang term "gay" which refers to homosexuality, and the word "fish" which represents Kanye's connection to the ocean and aquatic creatures. Through this metaphor, Kanye is expressing his desire to embrace his true self and find acceptance within a community that understands him.
Kanye also touches upon the theme of feeling pressured to conform to societal expectations, represented by the grocery store analogy. He implies that he would pretend to be something he is not, but now he has come to accept himself and is no longer afraid to be true to his own identity.
The lyrics also contain explicit sexual references, which reinforce the satirical and provocative nature of the song. They serve to further highlight the absurdity and exaggeration of the narrative.
Overall, "I'm a Gay Fish" can be seen as a humorous commentary on Kanye West's own fame, the rumors and misconceptions surrounding his personal life, and the struggle to find genuine connection and acceptance in a judgmental world.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been so lonely girl, I've been so sad and down
I have experienced deep loneliness and sadness
Couldn't understand why haters joked around
I couldn't comprehend why people would mock me
I wanted to be free with other creatures like me
I desired the freedom to associate with others who shared my identity
And now I got my wish, cause i know that I'm a gay fish (gay fish)
Now my wish has come true as I have embraced my identity as a gay fish
(Gay fish Yo) mother fuckin' gay fish
I proudly proclaim that I am a gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) goin' on a gay fish
I am engaging in relationships with other gay fish
(It's alright girl) makin' love to other gay fish
I am engaging in intimate connections with other fish who share my identity
All those lonely nights at the grocery store
During countless nights at the supermarket
In the frozen fish aisle feelin' like a whore
In the fish section, feeling objectified
Cause I wasn't being true
Because I was not embracing my true self
Even though everyone said that I had to make a switch
Despite the pressure from others to change who I am
(Gay fish) now I know that I'm a gay fish (gay fish)
Now I fully understand my identity as a gay fish
I used to be scared, denying who I was
I was once afraid to acknowledge my true self
Acting straight but then going out to the gay fish clubs
Pretending to be heterosexual while secretly exploring gay fish culture
Dancing with the Marlins making out with the all the Snappers
Dancing with other gay fish and engaging in romantic encounters
I'd take a Salmon home and work that Coddle Fin for hours
Engaging in intimate activities with a Salmon partner for an extended period of time
But now I'm out and I'm free to love what I want
Now that I am open about my identity, I can freely express my love
Be it Yellow Fin or Bass or them trout in Vermont
Whether it's Yellow Fin, Bass, or Trout from Vermont, I can love any fish
I slapped that Holland ass, make that Grouper butt shake
I playfully interacted with a Dutch fish, causing its buttocks to move rhythmically
I'll come to your house and have an orgy in your motherfuckin' fish tank (fish tank, fish tank)
I jest about conducting a communal sexual encounter in someone's fish tank
I really get around I'm the slut of the sea
I engage in numerous sexual encounters, gaining a reputation as promiscuous
When i say I've got crabs I mean it literally
When I mention having crabs, it is an actual reference to crustaceans
I was eating dinner and just had to go down on that Mackerel on the dish
While eating a meal, I felt compelled to perform oral sex on a Mackerel
Cause I'm the gayest of the gay fish (gay fish)
I identify as the epitome of homosexuality among fish
But I gotta settle down I can't be a whore
However, I must establish a monogamous relationship and not engage in promiscuity
I ain't gonna just sleep with any fish no more
I will no longer have casual sexual encounters with just any fish
I've found me a lover, a brother who's a cross-dressing Cod named Trish
I have discovered a partner, a Codfish named Trish, who also identifies as gender non-conforming
And together we are gay fish (gay fish)
As a couple, we proudly embrace our identities as gay fish
(Gay fish Yo) motherfuckin' gay fish
I assert my identity as a proud gay fish
(I'm a fish yo) goin' on a gay fish
I am actively engaging in relationships with other gay fish
(Yeah, now I'm where i belong girl) makin' love to other gay fish
I have found my rightful place and engage in intimate connections with fellow gay fish
(Gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish, gay fish...)
Repeated affirmation of my identity as a gay fish
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Dude, this is still one of my favorite songs in this series.
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happy bday kanye
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What else can I say but Merica!!
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Years later, Pixar made Luca movie...
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coming back to this after hearing the orchestra versionš
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š, same. Had to hear the original and see Kayne with it again lol
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