Impossible
Kanye West Lyrics


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I've been waiting my life

And I stayed on my grind

Now I made up my mind

It's been way too much time
That's why

(It?s just impossible)

It's impossible

And you know that

(It?s impossible)



I don't wanna hear that bullsh**

I wanna hear that official sh**

Kanye and that Twista sh**

That's so impossible to get it

(It's just impossible)



Get it, that's so impossible to get it




Get it, that's so impossible to get it

(It's impossible)



Ain't no way you could pull up to the party in a Bentley

Blowing B in a club like this

(Oh no)

Ain?t no way you could cook up in the studio with Kanye

And get it jukin' in the club like this

(Oh no)

(It?s just impossible)



Ain?t no way that you gon? win

Dust some haters off while I'm sippin' on my Hen

Holla at a chick while she sippin? on her gin

And I got the mobsters hollering at her friends

(It's impossible)



For you to ever be the nicest

You don?t get gangsta or get righteous

You ain?t neva stood on a tip like this

You ain?t neva stood for no sh** like this

(It's just impossible)



For you to get it if you don't wanna win

Get up off yo? ass and go for yours and don?t go for mine

No you ain?t finna ride what I'm in

Know what I'm sayin'?



I've been waiting my life

And I stayed on my grind

Now I made up my mind

It's been way too much time

That's why

(It's impossible)

It's impossible

And you know that

(It's impossible)



I don't wanna hear that bullsh**

I wanna hear that official sh**

Kanye and that Twista sh**

That's so impossible to get it

(It's just impossible)



Get it, that's so impossible to get it

Get it, that's so impossible to get it

(It's impossible)



Get it bundled ***** up then, lit it

Smoke a lil? but don't admit it

Do it like I did, too late I did it



The controversy can?t worse me man

I'm eating but I'm still thirsty and

Thirsty, what is you saying?

I gotta into a **** with a couple ******* last Thursday man



Why the hell is I'm worrying?

Hopping out the Benz with the perfect 10

Man, your life must be perfect man

Look at how they came up with the perfect plan

(It?s just impossible)

It's impossible



Got strip clubs playin? gosspital

Girl so sick in the hospital

You know I japped out like Pakadu

Ya know I throw ya down is when I rock wit you



Since Michael Jackson made ?Rock With You?

I done did sh** on logical

Maybe ?cause we did the impossible

Maybe we done did the impossible



I've been waiting my life

And I stayed on my grind

Now I made up my mind

It's been way too much time

That's why

(It?s impossible)

It's impossible

(It?s so impossible)

And you know that

(It?s impossible)



I don't wanna hear that bullsh**

I wanna hear that official sh**

Kanye and that Twista sh**

That's so impossible to get it

(It's just impossible)



Get it, that's so impossible to get it

Get it, get it, get it, get it

That's so impossible to get it, get it

(It's impossible)



I don't wanna hear that bullsh**

I wanna hear that official sh**

Kanye and that Twista sh**

That's so impossible to get it

(It's just impossible)



Get it, that's so impossible to get it

Get it, that's so impossible to get it

(It's impossible)



(It?s just impossible)

It?s impossible

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kanye West's song Impossible express his determination and confidence in achieving his goals despite the obstacles and naysayers he has encountered. He has been waiting his whole life for success and has put in the hard work to stay on the grind to make it happen. He has made up his mind that enough time has passed, and success is possible for him, even though it may seem impossible to others.


The chorus repeats "It's impossible," but the context of the verses undermines this declaration. Kanye raps about winning at the party, in the studio, and with the ladies while disregarding the haters and doubters. He is confident in his ability to get things done and credits his past accomplishments, including doing the impossible, as the reason behind his success.


Overall, the lyrics to Impossible touches on the themes of self-belief, determination, and perseverance. Despite people telling him that success is impossible, Kanye West remained confident and pushed forward, ultimately achieving his goals.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting my life
I have been waiting my entire life to achieve my goals and dreams


And I stayed on my grind
I have remained dedicated and committed to working hard towards my goals


Now I made up my mind
I have finally made a decision on what I want to accomplish


It's been way too much time
I have spent too much time waiting and not enough time working towards my goals


That's why (It?s just impossible) It's impossible And you know that (It?s impossible)
Despite my hard work, achieving my goals seems impossible and it is clear to everyone that it is unlikely to happen


I don't wanna hear that bullsh** I wanna hear that official sh** Kanye and that Twista sh** That's so impossible to get it (It's just impossible)
I do not want to hear excuses or negativity, I want to hear music that inspires greatness, like the music made by Kanye West and Twista, which seems almost impossible to replicate


Ain't no way you could pull up to the party in a Bentley Blowing B in a club like this (Oh no) Ain?t no way you could cook up in the studio with Kanye And get it jukin' in the club like this (Oh no) (It?s just impossible)
It is impossible to achieve the same level of success that I have reached, whether it be having the opportunity to drive a Bentley to a party or having a hit song with Kanye West, the level of success is unattainable for most people


Ain?t no way that you gon? win Dust some haters off while I'm sippin' on my Hen Holla at a chick while she sippin? on her gin And I got the mobsters hollering at her friends (It's impossible)
Success is not guaranteed, and even when it is achieved there will always be people who try to bring you down or prevent you from succeeding


For you to ever be the nicest You don?t get gangsta or get righteous You ain?t neva stood on a tip like this You ain?t neva stood for no sh** like this (It's just impossible)
To be the best, you have to have a certain level of grit and determination, both in your music and in your personal life, which most people do not possess


For you to get it if you don't wanna win Get up off yo? ass and go for yours and don?t go for mine No you ain?t finna ride what I'm in Know what I'm sayin'?
You will never achieve your dreams if you are lazy, and if you want to be successful you have to put in the work and create your own path, instead of trying to duplicate someone else's success


Got strip clubs playin? gosspital Girl so sick in the hospital You know I japped out like Pakadu Ya know I throw ya down is when I rock wit you Since Michael Jackson made ?Rock With You? I done did sh** on logical Maybe ?cause we did the impossible Maybe we done did the impossible
Kanye West has achieved success by creating unique and innovative music, which has never been done before, and this is why he has been able to achieve things that seem impossible


That's why (It?s impossible) It's impossible (It?s so impossible) And you know that (It?s impossible)
Despite the odds, Kanye West is determined to achieve the impossible and he is willing to work hard to make it happen


Get it, that's so impossible to get it Get it, that's so impossible to get it (It's impossible)
Repeating that it is impossible to achieve the same level of success that Kanye West has achieved, emphasizing the point he has made throughout the song


I don't wanna hear that bullsh** I wanna hear that official sh** Kanye and that Twista sh** That's so impossible to get it (It's just impossible) Get it, that's so impossible to get it Get it, that's so impossible to get it (It's impossible) (It?s just impossible) It?s impossible
Reiterating that he wants to hear music that inspires greatness, and that the music made by Kanye West and Twista is almost impossible to replicate




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, KANYE OMARI WEST, ARMANDO MANZANERO CANCHE, SID WAYNE

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Comments from YouTube:

@MFCAGE

I worked in a movie theater when MI3 was out and I heard this song so many times when the credits were rolling. Still bump it to this day.

@marcustrice3246

Really? I used to work at a movie theater too. When this movie came out and I was cleaning it when the credits rolled I used to rap Twista's verse while sweeping up. A couple of my coworkers liked my rapping flow. Lol. Good times

@SupportTheLittleGuy

Such a banger

@lisanixon-qv8em

Yes I forgot about this until I watched the movie the other day..now I play it everyday..

@chrizzty55

Same here.. This song would get me through cleaning up the endless popcorn

@NooneAndNothing

Damn, just one of the rarest Kanye songs around.

@davidmckesey7119

First time hearing and it's good

@JayMOfficial1

When Kanye and Twista came together, instant classic 🔥

@BonitaDivine

This song just popped in my head, such nostalgia 🙌🏾 thank god

@JoSco87

Tay Beauté mines too today

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