Jail
Kanye West Lyrics

Take what you want
This line reflects the feeling of emptiness one feels after something traumatic or life-changing happens, leading them to not care about anything anymore.

Take everything
This line shows the importance of letting go of attachments that only lead to pain and suffering, urging one to let go of their material possessions and focus on themselves.

Better that I change my number so you can't explain
This line expresses the need to protect oneself from the negative influence of others by cutting off communication and severing ties with them.

Violence in the night, violence in the night
This line is a repetition of the same words, emphasizing the fear and chaos that can come at night and cause violence and destruction in one's life.

Priors, priors, do you have any priors?
This line refers to the past mistakes and wrongdoings that one has committed, highlighting how one's past can influence their present and future.

Well, that one time, I'll be honest
This line shows how everyone has moments of imperfection and makes mistakes they may regret later, making it important to acknowledge these moments and move forward from them.

I'll be honest, we all liars
This line is a reflection of how everyone tells white lies and keeps secrets from others, leading to an overall lack of sincerity and trust in society.

Guess we goin' down, guess who's goin' to jail?
This line shows how one's choices and actions have consequences, leading to a sense of impending doom and fear of the repercussions of one's behavior.

Guess who's goin' to jail tonight?
This line is a repetition of the previous one, emphasizing the certainty and inevitability of one's actions leading to negative consequences.

God gon' post my bail tonight
This line is a reflection of one's faith, showing how they believe in a higher power and that everything will work out in the end, even in the face of adversity.

Don't you curse at me on text, why you try to hit the flex?
This line references how people can be confrontational and aggressive through technology, using it as a medium to show off and assert their dominance over others.

Something's off, I'll tell you why
This line shows how one's intuition can tell them when something is wrong, leading them to investigate and uncover the truth behind a situation.

What a grand plan to sell you out
This line reflects how people can deceive and manipulate others for their own gain, leading to a sense of betrayal and mistrust in the person who was sold out.

Hova and Yeezus, like Moses and Jesus
This line references two popular rappers, Jay-Z and Kanye West, and compares them to two popular biblical figures, showing how they hold immense power and influence over their listeners like these figures did.

You are not in control of my thesis
This line shows how one is in control of their own life and the direction it takes, stating that no one else can dictate their path or plans for the future.

Don't try to jail my thoughts and think precincts
This line is a metaphor for how others can try to restrict one's thoughts and ideas, limiting their creativity and potential, leading to stagnation and lack of growth.

If they take me to jail, call my girl, tell her send my mail
This line shows how one values their relationships, even in the face of adversity, leading them to prioritize communicating with their loved ones while away from them.

We know what Hell look like, still, it's a hell of a life, yikes
This line reflects how even though one has been through tough times and struggles, they still find value in life and appreciate the ups and downs that come with it.