“I Love Kanye” was added to the tracklist of The Life of Pablo after his li… Read Full Bio ↴“I Love Kanye” was added to the tracklist of The Life of Pablo after his live performance in Madison Square Garden on February 11th, 2016. The song is a satirical take on the “Kanye Loves Kanye” meme, using this space to talk about himself from the third person.

By reciting many of the same criticisms that others have of him, he says them in a way that makes them sound ridiculous and petty. Many of Ye’s followers resent his new artistic path of bad moods, angry outbursts, and narcissism and wish he would return to the wisdom he promoted on The College Dropout.

Prior to TLOP releasing, “I Love Kanye” was featured in a Saturday Night Live skit that revolved around SNL’s Kyle Mooney challenging Ye to a freestyle battle.

On March 30th, 2016 Kanye tweeted the lyrics to this song in a bunch of tweets.

I LOVE KANYE
Kanye West Lyrics

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I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye
Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye
I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye
The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
I miss the sweet Kanye, chop up the beats Kanye
I got to say, at that time, I'd like to meet Kanye
See I invented Kanye, it wasn't any Kanyes
And now I look and look around and there's so many Kanyes

I used to love Kanye, I used to love Kanye
I even had the pink polo, I thought I was Kanye
What if Kanye made a song about Kanye
Called, "I Miss The Old Kanye," man, that'd be so Kanye

That's all it was Kanye, we still love Kanye
And I love you like Kanye loves Kanye

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song I Love Kanye contain a deep reflection on the evolution of his career and public persona. The opening line, "I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye," refers to the early stages of his career when he was known for his sample-heavy production style, raw emotional delivery, and introspective lyrics that examined his personal struggles with fame, wealth, and relationships. The next line, "Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye," further emphasizes his producer skills and commitment to his artistic vision.

However, as the song progresses, Kanye seems to criticize his own transformation, stating "I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye, the always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye." He seems to acknowledge the shift in his persona and public image, which started around the release of his album Yeezus in 2013 when he began to embrace a more abrasive and confrontational style, often getting into public feuds with other musicians, intellectuals, and political figures.

Despite this, Kanye still recognizes the influence he has had on the industry and on pop culture. The lines "See I invented Kanye, it wasn't any Kanyes, and now I look and look around and there's so many Kanyes" suggest that he is acknowledging the impact he has had on the current generation of rappers and musicians, many of whom cite him as a major influence.

Overall, I Love Kanye is a self-aware and introspective track that reflects on Kanye West's life and legacy, as well as his ongoing transformation as an artist and public figure.

Line by Line Meaning

I miss the old Kanye, straight from the 'Go Kanye
I miss the version of Kanye who was true to himself, who had a clear vision and put forth his soul into his music.

Chop up the soul Kanye, set on his goals Kanye
Kanye's music was once a soulful, purposeful representation of himself and his goals.

I hate the new Kanye, the bad mood Kanye
The new Kanye seems to have lost his authenticity, seems to be in a bad mood most of the time.

The always rude Kanye, spaz in the news Kanye
His behavior in the media has been a topic of controversy, always comes off as rude and uncontrollable.

I miss the sweet Kanye, chop up the beats Kanye
He used to have a touch of tenderness in his music, uncomplicated beats that added emphasis to his lyrics.

I got to say, at that time, I'd like to meet Kanye
Kanye's music then invoked a feeling of admiration, it would have been an honor to meet him.

See I invented Kanye, it wasn't any Kanyes
He was an original, there was no one like him in the game then.

And now I look and look around and there's so many Kanyes
Nowadays, he is not alone, people imitate his style, and there are many artists attempting to be like him.

I used to love Kanye, I used to love Kanye
He was once a beloved musician, whose admirers were captivated by his music.

I even had the pink polo, I thought I was Kanye
His clothing line represented his spirit, and people desired to wear his clothes simply because he made them.

What if Kanye made a song about Kanye
If he made a song about himself, it would be a complete representation of how far his personality and music have come.

Called, "I Miss The Old Kanye," man, that'd be so Kanye
It would be classic Kanye to write a song about missing who he once was.

That's all it was Kanye, we still love Kanye
Let's not forget, that's who he was, but we still appreciate, admire and love him.

And I love you like Kanye loves Kanye
The love he has for himself is no match for the love and admiration we all have for him as an artist.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Kanye Omari West

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