West began making beats and rapping in the early 90s in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois, when he formed the rap group Go Getters with Chicago natives GLC and Really Doe. He later gained nationwide popularity through his work in New York, where he began producing tracks for artists such as Jay-Z, Twista, Mase, Talib Kweli and Alicia Keys.
West's style of production often utilizes pitched-up vocal samples, usually from soul songs, with his drums and instruments. The first major label song he produced was The Truth by Beanie Sigel, and his first major release featuring his trademark vocal sampling style was This Can’t Be Life, a track from Jay-Z’s The Dynasty: Roc La Familia. West said he sped up the drum beat of Dr. Dre’s Xxplosive to use as a replacement for his drums on This Can’t Be Life.
West has said that Wu-Tang Clan producer RZA influenced him in his style, and has said on numerous occasions that Wu-Tang rappers Ghostface Killah and Ol’ Dirty Bastard were some of his all-time favorites. Said Kanye West: “Wu-Tang? Me and my friends talk about this all the time… We think Wu-Tang had one of the biggest impacts as far as a movement. From slang to style of dress, skits, the samples. Similar to the [production] style I use, RZA has been doing that.”
In 2004 (after being pushed aside by many record companies who felt he wasn't a marketable hip-hop artist), he managed to release his debut solo album, The College Dropout on Roc-A-Fella Records. The album received critical acclaim, including 10 Grammy nominations and the awards for Album of the Year and Best Rap Album, as well as defining the style for which West would become known: "wordplay" and heavy sampling of the 70s soul and RnB tracks.
Not content to rest on his laurels, West invested two million dollars and hired a string orchestra to help with his latest effort, Late Registration (2005). West collaborated with Jon Brion to help develop the sound of the album, despite his lack of experience in hip hop production. The album received widespread acclaim like its predecessor and again claimed the Best Rap Album award at the Grammys.
West was no stranger to controversy, such as storming out at the 2004 American Music Awards after not receiving Best New Artist, but just days after the release of his second studio album, West began embroiled in a major controversy after going off-script during Hurricane Katrina broadcast, proclaiming "George Bush doesn't care about black people", which Bush claimed was "one the most disgusting moments of my presidency". In January 2006, West posed on the cover of Rolling Stone wearing a crown of thorns, once again attracting controversy.
For his third release, West was keen to produce songs that could be used more effectively when performing in arenas. For Graduation, the third and ultimately final entry into his 'Dropout Bear' series, West drew musical inspiration from The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash. In the lead up to the album he became involved in a friendly rivalry with 50 Cent over which of the two artists' upcoming albums would sell more, as they were both released on the same day. West ultimately sold 957,000 copies in the first week of release, outselling Curtis by a large margin. The albums lead single "Stronger" sampled Daft Punk, and was West's third number one on Billboard 200. Many proclaim West's 'victory' over 50 Cent to be the 'death' of gangster rap as the dominant hip hop subgenre.
Following the death of his mother, Donda West, and the end of his engagement to long term partner Alexis Phifer, West abandoned his initial plan to release a fourth album entitled Good Ass Job, and shocked his fans by releasing 808s and Heartbreak, which was full of autotune singing, extensive use of the TR-808 drum machine, themes of love, loss and loneliness and very little rapping. It received slightly more mixed reviews than his previous efforts, but many critics cite 808s and Heartbreak as the catalyst for a new wave of rappers, most prominently Drake, due to its themes which were uncommon in mainstream hip-hop.
West's grief seemed to lead to a spiral out of control which culminated in him storming on stage at the 2009 VMAs to interrupt Taylor Swift's award acceptance speech to proclaim that Beyoncé deserved the award instead, in a move that is infamous in pop culture and was vilified by the entire world in the aftermath. West disappeared from the public eye following this, and his upcoming tour with Lady Gaga was cancelled. The disgraced West, who was described as a 'jackass' by President Obama, seemed to have much work to do to return to the his former glory, but he was about to embark on what some critics consider to be the best run of his career.
West holed up in Hawaii for a few months and worked tirelessly to produce what many consider to be his magnum opus. My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, West's fifth studio album, was released in November 2010 to rave reviews from critics, which solidified his comeback. In stark contrast to his previous effort, which featured a minimalist sound, Dark Fantasy adopts a maximalist philosophy and deals with themes of celebrity and excess. The record included the international hit All of the Lights, and Billboard hits Power, Monster, and Runaway, the latter of which accompanied a 35-minute film of the same name. During this time, West initiated the free music program G.O.O.D. Fridays through his website, offering a free download of previously unreleased songs each Friday of the week, a portion of which were included on the album. Dark Fantasy went on to go platinum in the United States, but its omission as a contender for Album of the Year at the 54th Grammy Awards was viewed as a "snub" by several media outlets.
Following a headlining set at Coachella 2011 that was described by The Hollywood Reporter as "one of greatest hip-hop sets of all time," West released the collaborative album Watch the Throne with Jay-Z. By employing a sales strategy that released the album digitally weeks before its physical counterpart, Watch the Throne became one of the few major label albums in the Internet age to avoid a leak. Niggas in Paris became the record's highest charting single, peaking at number five on the Billboard Hot 100. In 2012, West released the compilation album Cruel Summer, a collection of tracks by artists from West's record label GOOD Music. Cruel Summer produced four singles, two of which charted within the top twenty of the Hot 100: Mercy and Clique. West also directed a film of the same name that premiered at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival in custom pyramid-shaped screening pavilion featuring seven screens.
Sessions for West's sixth solo effort begin to take shape in early 2013 in his own personal loft's living room at a Paris hotel. Determined to "undermine the commercial," he once again brought together close collaborators and attempted to incorporate Chicago drill, dancehall, acid house, and industrial music. Primarily inspired by architecture, West's perfectionist tendencies led him to contact producer Rick Rubin fifteen days shy of its due date to strip down the record's sound in favor of a more minimalist approach. Initial promotion of his sixth album included worldwide video projections of the album's music and live television performances.
Yeezus, West's sixth album, was released June 18, 2013 to rave reviews from critics. It became the rapper's sixth consecutive number one debut. Def Jam issued "Black Skinhead" to radio in July 2013 as the album's lead single. On September 6, 2013, Kanye West announced he would be headlining his first solo tour in five years, to support Yeezus, with fellow American rapper Kendrick Lamar, accompanying him along the way.
In November 2013, West stated that he was working on and recording his next studio album. The album was to be produced by Rick Rubin and Q-Tip.. Kanye released a single entitled "Only One", on December 31, 2014 featuring Paul McCartney, as well as collaborating with McCartney on the Rihanna track " FourFiveSeconds", released in January 2015. West appeared on the SNL 40th Anniversary Special on February 15th 2015 to debut a new song Wolves, featuring Sia Furler and Vic Mensa. Another single, entitled "All Day" was released on March 2, 2015, again featuring McCartney as well as Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom. In June of the same year, Kanye headlined the Glastonbury Festival in the UK, which garnered much outrage including a petition with 135,000 signatures against his appearance, leading to West declaring he was "the greatest living rock star on the planet" towards the end of his set, and the performance receiving a mixed reaction among fans and critics, due to its controversy. In September 2015, West performed {album artist kanye west]808s and Heartbreak in its entirety at the Hollywood Bowl over two nights, which received rave reviews a featured a 60 person orchestra, guests such as Kid Cudi and Mr Hudson, and over 70 dancers. West released "Facts" at the turn of the new year.
West had originally stated that his upcoming album would be called 'So Help Me God' before changing the title to 'SWISH' and announcing that it would be released on February 11th. In January 2016 he released "Real Friends" and "No More Parties in LA", featuring Kendrick Lamar. As well as renaming the album once again to "Waves", West became involved in several twitter controversies in the lead up to the album, including with rapper Wiz Khalifa after he suggested that West had stolen the idea of the wave from other artists and seemingly dissed Kim Kardashian, which later turned out to be a misunderstanding over the use of "KK". West again changed the name of the album just days before it's release, this time to "{album artist=kanye west]The Life of Pablo", and debuted it at Madison Square Garden on February 11, but delayed it's release for a few days. On February 14, West released the album are a performance on SNL. West initially claimed the album was to be a Tidal exclusive, but it was later released on other streaming platforms, although it is yet to receive a physical release. West continued to tinker with the mixing and production of the album even after it was released, and it was updated several times, including the final song "Saint Pablo" in June 2016. West had also made public his plans to release an album in the summer of 2016, entitled "Turbo Grafx 16", based on the 1990s games console, which never surfaced, although he did release a single thought to be from the upcoming G.O.O.D. Music album "Cruel Winter", called Champions. In the same month, a video for "Famous" was released, including nude wax figures of celebrities such as West, Kim Kardashian, Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Bill Cosby and George W. Bush.
In August 2016, West embarked on the ambitious Saint Pablo Tour, which included a mobile stage suspended from the ceiling. After the violent robbery of Kim's jewellery in Paris in October, West had to end a show early and postpone shows following it. In the following performances, West cancelled shows early and went on long winded rants against fellow artists such as Jay Z and Beyoncé among others, as well as making controversial political statements including implying his support for Donald Trump. On November 21st 2016, West cancelled the rest of the tour and was hospitalised due to sleep deprivation and extreme dehydration. Following this, West disappeared from social media, and only resurfaced 11 months later with a series of tweets which included many philosophical thoughts and the announcements two albums in June 2018, a solo album which would include 7 tracks on June 1, and a collaboration with Kid Cudi to be released on June 8.
On August 29th, 2021, Kanye released his 10th highly anticipated studio release Donda via GOOD Music and Def Jam Recordings after a series of three listening parties.
Personal life:
West was born in Atlanta, Georgia. When he was three years old (as mentioned in Hey Mama) his parents divorced, and he moved with his mother to Chicago, Illinois. His father, Ray West, was a former Black Panther; one of the first black photojournalists at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution; and is now a Christian counselor. Kanye’s late mother, Dr. Donda West, worked as a Professor of English at Clark Atlanta University, and the Chair of the English Department at Chicago State University before retiring to serve as Kanye’s manager. He was later raised in an upper middle class background, attending Polaris High School in suburban Oak Lawn, Illinois after living in Chicago.
After attending The American Academy of Art, a Chicago art school, West attended Chicago State University but eventually dropped out due to poor grades and to continue working on his music career. While attending school, West produced for local artists, including on rapper Grav’s debut album Down to Earth. He later gained fame by producing hit singles for major hip hop/R&B artists, including Jay-Z, Talib Kweli, Cam’ron, Paul Wall, Common, Mobb Deep, Jermaine Dupri, Scarface, The Game, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson and John Legend among others. He also “ghost-produced” for his once mentor Deric Angelettie according to his song Last Call and the credits of Nas’ Poppa Was a Playa.
West was married to Kim Kardashian. Together they had four children: daughters named North (*2013) and Chicago (*2018); and sons named Saint (*2015) and Psalm (*2019). In 2021, Kardashian filed for divorce.
In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that primarily advocated for a consistent life ethic. In 2022, he faced backlash and lost a number of sponsors and partnerships—including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga—after making antisemitic statements.
Jesus Lord Pt. 2
Kanye West Lyrics
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Now we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
We done seen a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
About all I've been through, I wish I was dreamin' (Jesus)
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Lord)
I watched so many people leave, I see them change by the season, that's mama's seasonin'
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in
I know I made a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus)
But lately, I've been losin' all my deepest friends (Lord)
And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there
You been down so much, you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
And while they introduce a party, they say it's up there
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Did He tell you that you good, and just stay focused? (Lord)
Mama, you was the life of the party
I swear you brought life to the party
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
Visions of my cousin in a cell really scarred me
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
'Cause they been killin' n- since n- was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
You want dreams to come true? But I had nightmares (Lord)
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
Been in the dark so long, don't know the light here
But I'm just reachin' for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
I deaded those night terrors when the night clears
And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
And you better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
And mama steady cryin', 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
And she's gettin' high and she's gettin' addicted (Lord)
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
That's a family portrait, and her daughter just absorbed it
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy say she should abort it (Jesus)
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
And she just feelin' nauseous like she finna throw up
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
And she's still dependent on her mom
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus)
And her mom still doin' drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
From all the pain that done built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
A week done flew by, the big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord)
Left his little brother on the side, bleedin' from the side
He seein' red, it's like he's bleedin' through his eyes
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grievin' up inside (Jesus)
He even let him get they last meal
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
He gotta show him that it's that real
We ran up on him with the pipe like, "N-, stand still" (Jesus)
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seein' was the light (Jesus, Lord)
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and livin' God, the beneficent, the merciful (hallelujah)
Thank you for bringin' me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertuğrul (Jesus)
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor
Back from the great beyond, to the son of man and the son of Donda (Jesus)
I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (Facts)
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana (Jesus)
In Tenochtitlan they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Lord)
I shake the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
I could change the world like Yakub with two pieces of steel
My sword or my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, José Castillo (Jesus)
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Donnie, Ye, what up n-?
Get that money and n- forget 'em
I ain't need 'em, but my mom's is with 'em (Jesus)
Thirty-eight, look how the streets did 'em (Lord)
All these trophies, but where do I sit 'em? (Woo)
I was born to rock a crown, h- yeah, I knocked it down
Holy water, n-, but out here, we turn to brown (Jesus)
Donnie, if you ain't loyal, you from a different soil (Lord)
Your flame too low for that water to boil
If I wasn't rappin', the calls would stop
You ain't really happy for me, you mad that I popped (Jesus)
F- a car, five houses like, "Look what I copped" (Lord)
Devil like, "Jesus Christ, he gotta be stopped"
I don't say "What's up?", You basically blocked
You see it on my hip, just know that it's cocked (Jesus)
Always look 'em in the face when I deal with my opp (Lord)
I'm from the bottom but Lord knows it's better up top, n-
Yeah, viral pictures (viral), Bible scriptures (yeah)
One thing about the devil, he's liable to get you (yeah, Jesus)
Long as my good days, outweigh my bad days (Lord)
I don't count the money, I just know how much the bag weighs (I know)
Broke down soon as I seen 'em bring the coffin in
Lord knows, I just really wanna see you walk again (Jesus)
Million dollars cashiers check to the offerin' (Lord)
They can talk about me all they want, I'ma talk to Him (uh-huh)
Some n- get shot in they mouth, never talk again (yeah)
After that, they go and get veneers or the porcelain (Jesus)
We all need Him, is you ready to meet Him? (Lord, ready?)
Doin' dumb s- but keep tryin' for your freedom
Uh, if you don't die, then you try again (yeah)
You get your angel wings then you fly again (Jesus, fly)
Ain't no 'I' in 'team', it's a 'I' in 'win' (Lord, win)
They got they eye on me, I got my eye on Him ('sup)
Some fam died, some friends died
I am feelin' rage on the inside, where is mine? (Jesus)
Love and hate is a thin line, get two for the ten time (Lord)
Dyin' on the eleventh, my N-
I'm just down here stuntin' on the seventh, my n-
By the way, is a ghetto up in heaven, my n-? (Jesus)
If it is, keep the chariot revvin' my n-, yeah (Lord)
That's what my momma be sayin'
And before you go to war, know it's honor in prayin'
There'll be vomit on the toilet after last night
These n- ball and they move (Jesus)
Yeah, they gotta be playin', not the lottery (Lord)
I am in the flower, f- the pottery
Jargon is angelic, you don't get it then pardon me
Got coke from Jesus, now I'm talkin' to Jesus (Jesus)
Real shallow n-, probably pray for a gray coupe (Lord)
Maybe the Lykan, or a mansion out in the Seychelles
Ghost
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Now we doin' a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
We done seen a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
What up, Ye? This is Larry Hoover Jr.
First and foremost, I wanna thank you for takin' the fight for my father to the Oval Office
You might not have been the only one that could've did that, but you were the one that did do that
And with your assistance, we can continue to let the world take part in this fight
You know to me it kinda feels like
Me, my mother, my brothers, and my kids
Have all been incarcerated through this journey and we haven't even been to jail
We have been looked at, and treated as criminals, for bein' a part of this family
My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in
Is that he wanted to make a change in this community (tell me if you know someone that needs)
'Cause the conditions in this capitalist society is what made him
And it's what made the children of today
After twenty-five years of bein' locked down, twenty-three and one
My father has not called any shots
From one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world
And will not, once released, call any shots for the Gangster Disciples
If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction
Into the hell that he has had to live in for the past twenty-six years
Man, he would be dead to me
I didn't sign up for that
I didn't stay on this journey this long for that
All my life, man, I've been waitin' for my father to come home
They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home
Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home
I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated and he still ain't home
Now I'm a adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated
He still not home
Now even more than that, my son, he graduated eighth grade and we still waitin'
Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged, kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren
And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather
Even though it is not seen that way for some of us, but for many of us
Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community, who deserves to breathe free air
Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord)
The song "Jesus Lord Pt. 2" by Kanye West explores the idea of the struggles and challenges we face in life and how we often turn to a higher power--Jesus Christ--to get us through. The repetition of "Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)" suggests that many people are in need of spiritual guidance and support. Kanye West reflects on his own struggles and hardships, including losing loved ones to drugs and suicide, and feeling surrounded by negativity and darkness. He sings about his own battles with drugs and suicidal thoughts and wonders whether he will see his loved ones again in the afterlife. He also touches on issues such as gang violence, poverty, and racial inequality, all of which contribute to the spiritual emptiness that people often feel.
Throughout the song, Kanye West features guest verses from other artists, such as Jay Electronica and Larry Hoover Jr., who share their own experiences with hardship and their beliefs about the power of faith. The song features a mix of melodic singing and rap verses, with emotionally charged moments and introspective reflections on the self. Overall, the song suggests that in a world full of pain and suffering, turning to a higher power--whether it be Jesus or another spiritual force--can offer hope and comfort in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord)
Ask if you are aware of anyone who is in need of spiritual guidance and salvation
Now we've been through a lot of things
We have experienced numerous challenging situations and hardships
We done seen a lot of things
We have witnessed and encountered a multitude of events
Sittin' by myself, I'm just thinkin'
Reflecting while being alone and contemplating
About all I've been through, I wish I was dreamin' (Jesus)
Considering the hardships I have faced, sometimes it feels like it could only be a bad dream
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Lord)
It becomes challenging to maintain purity and righteousness in the presence of evil influences
I watched so many people leave, I see them change by the season, that's mama's seasonin'
I have witnessed numerous individuals departing and observed their transformation over time, akin to the changing seasons. This is a metaphorical reference to the influence of a mother's guidance.
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in
God is protecting and supporting you, while the devil is observing and attempting to find vulnerabilities
I know I made a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus)
I remember pledging that I would never succumb to death or give in to darkness
But lately, I've been losin' all my deepest friends (Lord)
Recently, I have been experiencing the loss of my closest companions and confidants
And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end
Lately, I have found myself struggling and feeling overwhelmed in the most challenging situations
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there
The only solace appears to be in drugs, lacking the affection and care that should be present
You been down so much, you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
You have faced countless hardships and struggles, to the point where you have lost sight of the blessings and positivity in your life
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
Contemplating suicide makes you question what awaits beyond this life
And while they introduce a party, they say it's up there
As people indulge in worldly pleasures and festivities, they claim that heaven exists in such moments
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
The excessive consumption of medication and substances, along with an overwhelming amount of pain and emotional turmoil
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Despite your positive actions, they often go unnoticed or unappreciated
Did He tell you that you good, and just stay focused? (Lord)
Has God reassured you that you are good enough, and you should remain determined and concentrated?
Mama, you was the life of the party
Mother, you brought joy and liveliness to every gathering
I swear you brought life to the party
I genuinely believe that you infused energy and vitality into any social event
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
After your passing, the atmosphere became somber and joyless
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
My mother supported and stood beside me loyally, just like a Harley-Davidson motorcycle
Visions of my cousin in a cell really scarred me
The haunting images of my incarcerated cousin have left lasting emotional wounds
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
Relocating to the neighborhood felt like enlisting in the military, subjected to the dangers and adversities it brought with it
'Cause they been killin' n- since n- was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
People have been committing acts of violence since they were very young, even when they were innocent children watching Barney
You want dreams to come true? But I had nightmares (Lord)
You desire your dreams to become reality, but I have been plagued by terrifying nightmares
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
If those nightmares manifest into reality, there is a possibility that I might not be alive
Been in the dark so long, don't know the light here
Having remained in darkness for so long, I am unfamiliar with the presence of light and positivity
But I'm just reachin' for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
Despite my circumstances, I am striving to achieve great heights and success, akin to Buzz Lightyear reaching for the stars
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
Currently, I have surpassed and overcome the nightmares that once plagued me
I deaded those night terrors when the night clears
I have overcome and eliminated those terrifying night terrors as the night subsides
And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life?
If I communicate with Jesus Christ, will it be possible for me to resurrect my deceased mother?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
If my life were to end this evening, would I be reunited with her in the realm beyond death?
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
However, returning to the realm of reality, everything is filled with sorrow, hardship, and unfortunate events
And you better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
It is crucial to have a well-thought-out plan or approach, as failing to do so could lead to being just another negative outcome or statistic
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
When a young boy dies, he becomes an enigmatic figure, just another tragic and mystical event
And mama steady cryin', 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
And the mother continues to weep, as she is truly the one who has suffered the consequences and become a victim
And she's gettin' high and she's gettin' addicted (Lord)
She seeks solace and becomes dependent on drugs, resulting in addiction
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
Her eldest son remains trapped in the vividly depicted image of their difficult circumstances
That's a family portrait, and her daughter just absorbed it
This represents a family photograph, with the daughter fully internalizing and being affected by the situation
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy say she should abort it (Jesus)
At the age of sixteen, she becomes pregnant, and the father of her baby advises her to terminate the pregnancy
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
However, due to financial limitations, she chooses to proceed with the pregnancy
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
During the celebration of the baby shower, the father fails to attend
And she just feelin' nauseous like she finna throw up
She experiences overwhelming nausea akin to the feeling of wanting to vomit
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
As the amniotic fluid leaks and trickles down her legs, the imminent birth is approaching
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
A year has passed, and her daughter has just turned one year old
And she's still dependent on her mom
She continues to rely on her mother for support and assistance
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
The older brother becomes involved in street activities and obtains a firearm
He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus)
He seeks vengeance as a result of the emotional pain, feeling numb and desensitized
And her mom still doin' drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
Her mother continues to indulge in drug use as it is the only time she feels a sense of love and affection
But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
Yet, is this love genuine? Can the emotional wounds truly be healed?
From all the pain that done built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
Despite the accumulation of pain, they fail to understand or empathize with our experiences
A week done flew by, the big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord)
A week passes by, and the older brother is driving when he encounters the individuals responsible
Left his little brother on the side, bleedin' from the side
He abandons his younger brother on the side of the road, wounded and bleeding
He seein' red, it's like he's bleedin' through his eyes
Overcome with anger, he experiences a metaphorical vision of himself bleeding through his eyes
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grievin' up inside (Jesus)
The only thing that could provide any solace and relief from the pain inside is witnessing the demise of those responsible
He even let him get they last meal
He even allows them to have their final meal before their unavoidable fate
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
After seeking revenge, he decides to permanently leave behind his involvement in street life. This will be his final act of violence
He gotta show him that it's that real
He needs to prove to them that the consequences of their actions are indeed real
We ran up on him with the pipe like, "N-, stand still" (Jesus)
They confront and threaten the individuals with a firearm, instructing them to stay motionless
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"You were the cause of my brother's death, and you brought immense sorrow to my mother"
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
"Provide me with a valid justification for why I should spare your life and not send you to meet your maker, Jesus"
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
One of the perpetrators invites him to kill him, expressing that he has experienced everything except encountering Jesus
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seein' was the light (Jesus, Lord)
At this point, the older brother enters a state of rage and loses consciousness, with the only imagery remaining being the light, possibly symbolizing the divine presence of Jesus and God
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and livin' God, the beneficent, the merciful (hallelujah)
Referring to God, the one and only true and benevolent deity
Thank you for bringin' me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertuğrul (Jesus)
Expressing gratitude for guiding and supporting him through challenging times similar to the character Ertuğrul, who overcame hardships
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
Acknowledging that every individual will one day pay tribute, confess, and bow before God
To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica
Drawing a parallel between a monk who visited the wealthy Rothschild family and Thelonious Monk's connection with Pannonica de Koenigswater, a member of the Rothschild family
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor
Jay Electronica, known for his clever wordplay, is making his presence known through the listener's monitor (devices)
Back from the great beyond, to the son of man and the son of Donda (Jesus)
Returning from a distant and unknown place to connect with both Jesus Christ (the son of man) and Kanye West (the son of Donda)
I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
I never rode the GXSR, R6, or Honda motorcycles, symbolizing that he has not been involved in certain activities
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Instead, he rode his Ducati motorcycle across North America, comparing the experience to the fictional nation of Wakanda
Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (Facts)
A metaphorical statement emphasizing that the nation will face consequences for the actions of former President George W. Bush regarding the Rwandan genocide
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana (Jesus)
Highlighting the negative impact of the Clintons' actions towards Haiti and the Downing Street administration's actions towards Ghana
In Tenochtitlan they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Lord)
Referring to himself as Terremoto (Earthquake), El Negro Loco (The Crazy Black Man) in Tenochtitlan, an ancient city in Mexico
I shake the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal
Expressing the power and impact of his words, suggesting that they have the ability to revolutionize the music industry
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
Comparing his celestial, otherworldly status with the local and limited reach of other individuals
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
Metaphorically likening the lyrical content of his rap verses to the majestic and intricate pyramid temples of Pacal Votan, an ancient Mayan ruler
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
Drawing a parallel between the confirmation of the Department of Justice and the biblical story of Ezekiel's vision of a celestial wheel
I could change the world like Yakub with two pieces of steel
Asserting his potential to make a transformative impact on the world, likening himself to Yakub, a figure in the teachings of the Nation of Islam
My sword or my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
Promising his commitment and dedication to serving the teachings and principles of Jesus Christ
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, José Castillo (Jesus)
Highlighting the tendency for others to discredit and belittle individuals who achieve greatness, referencing the boxer José Castillo
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
He is engaged in the ongoing struggle and fight for what feels like an immeasurable duration of time
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Metaphorically expressing the pain and suffering he endures, evoking the image of Jesus carrying the cross and wearing the crown of thorns
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
Associating his influence and reputation with the biblical story of Judas Iscariot receiving thirty pieces of silver in exchange for betraying Jesus, juxtaposed with luxury fashion brand Pierre's high prices
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
Emphasizing that there is an ongoing battle and conflict occurring in the external world
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
Drawing a parallel between the current state of the world and the biblical story of the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah due to their sinful nature
Donnie, Ye, what up n-?
Addressing Donnie and Kanye West in a casual manner
Get that money and n- forget 'em
Encouraging them to focus on obtaining wealth and success while disregarding individuals who may hinder their progress
I ain't need 'em, but my mom's is with 'em (Jesus)
Although he does not require the presence of those individuals, he acknowledges that his mother is associated with them
Thirty-eight, look how the streets did 'em (Lord)
Observing how the challenges and hardships of the streets have affected and transformed an unnamed individual
All these trophies, but where do I sit 'em? (Woo)
Despite achieving numerous accomplishments and accolades, he wonders where he should place and display them symbolically
I was born to rock a crown, h- yeah, I knocked it down
Expressing his purpose and destiny to wear a crown as a symbol of greatness, and he confidently asserts that he has fulfilled that role
Holy water, n-, but out here, we turn to brown (Jesus)
Referencing the transformative power of holy water, but acknowledging that in their environment, things are tainted and corrupted
Donnie, if you ain't loyal, you from a different soil (Lord)
Stating that if Donnie is not faithful and trustworthy, he is from a separate and incompatible background
Your flame too low for that water to boil
Implying that Donnie lacks the necessary passion and intensity to provoke significant change
If I wasn't rappin', the calls would stop
Stating that if he was not pursuing a career in rap music, the attention and communication would cease
You ain't really happy for me, you mad that I popped (Jesus)
Realizing that some individuals are not genuinely pleased with his success and are instead envious or resentful
F- a car, five houses like, "Look what I copped" (Lord)
Disregarding material possessions like cars and instead emphasizing the acquisition of significant assets such as five houses
Devil like, "Jesus Christ, he gotta be stopped"
Acknowledging that the devil is threatened by his success and wishes to halt his progress
I don't say "What's up?", You basically blocked
Declaring that he no longer greets or acknowledges individuals who have distanced themselves or blocked him from their lives
You see it on my hip, just know that it's cocked (Jesus)
Suggesting that others should take note of the firearm holstered on his hip, implying that he is prepared to defend himself if necessary
Always look 'em in the face when I deal with my opp (Lord)
Asserting his bravery and confrontational approach when facing his adversaries
I'm from the bottom but Lord knows it's better up top, n-
Acknowledging his upbringing from a disadvantaged background, but expressing his belief that greater opportunities and success are attainable
Yeah, viral pictures (viral), Bible scriptures (yeah)
Referencing the widespread circulation of viral pictures and juxtaposing them with verses from the Bible
One thing about the devil, he's liable to get you (yeah, Jesus)
Highlighting the deceptive and manipulative nature of the devil, emphasizing the importance of remaining diligent and aware
Long as my good days, outweigh my bad days (Lord)
Expressing a desire for the positive experiences in his life to outnumber the negative ones
I don't count the money, I just know how much the bag weighs (I know)
He does not focus on the monetary value, but rather understands the weight and significance of the bag, which symbolizes his financial success
Broke down soon as I seen 'em bring the coffin in
Experiencing emotional breakdown as soon as he witnessed the arrival of a coffin
Lord knows, I just really wanna see you walk again (Jesus)
Expressing a heartfelt desire to witness someone regain their ability to walk again, indicating he longs for their recovery
Million dollars cashiers check to the offerin' (Lord)
Symbolically offering a substantial amount of money as a contribution or donation
They can talk about me all they want, I'ma talk to Him (uh-huh)
Regardless of the criticisms or discussions circulating about him, he will focus on communicating with God
Some n- get shot in they mouth, never talk again (yeah)
Drawing attention to the consequences of individuals getting shot in the mouth, resulting in permanent silence
After that, they go and get veneers or the porcelain (Jesus)
Following such an incident, individuals often resort to getting dental veneers or porcelain dental restorations
We all need Him, is you ready to meet Him? (Lord, ready?)
Asserting that everyone requires a relationship with God, posing a question to inquire if the listener is prepared to encounter Him
Doin' dumb s- but keep tryin' for your freedom
Engaging in foolish actions while continually striving for personal liberation and emancipation
Uh, if you don't die, then you try again (yeah)
Suggesting that even in the face of failure or adversity, one should persist and make another attempt
You get your angel wings then you fly again (Jesus, fly)
Metaphorically portraying the acquisition of angelic qualities as obtaining wings and being able to soar again
Ain't no 'I' in 'team', it's a 'I' in 'win' (Lord, win)
Emphasizing that while a team lacks the letter 'I', success is achieved by individuals contributing their personal goals and aspirations
They got they eye on me, I got my eye on Him ('sup)
Expressing the awareness that others are monitoring and scrutinizing him, but he remains focused on God and His guidance
Some fam died, some friends died
Acknowledging the loss of both family members and friends
I am feelin' rage on the inside, where is mine? (Jesus)
Experiencing intense anger and frustration internally, questioning why he must endure such emotions
Love and hate is a thin line, get two for the ten time (Lord)
Highlighting the blurred boundary between love and hate, and emphasizing that he has experienced such a scenario multiple times
Dyin' on the eleventh, my N-
Indicating that some individuals perish on the verge of achieving their goals or aspirations
I'm just down here stuntin' on the seventh, my n-
Meanwhile, he is down on Earth showing off and demonstrating his success to others
By the way, is a ghetto up in heaven, my n-? (Jesus)
Posing a rhetorical question about the existence of a ghetto or impoverished area in heaven
If it is, keep the chariot revvin' my n-, yeah (Lord)
If such a place does exist, he requests that the celestial chariot be ready and prepared
That's what my momma be sayin'
Referring to the beliefs and teachings of his mother
And before you go to war, know it's honor in prayin'
Encouraging individuals to recognize the importance of prayer and spiritual guidance before engaging in conflicts or battles
There'll be vomit on the toilet after last night
Describing the aftermath of excessive indulgence and excess that leads to vomiting
These n- ball and they move (Jesus)
Observing that many individuals engage in the sport of basketball, emphasizing their athleticism and movements
Yeah, they gotta be playin', not the lottery (Lord)
Highlighting that their skills and ability in basketball should be taken seriously, rather than dismissed as mere chance or luck like winning the lottery
I am in the flower, f- the pottery
He metaphorically exists within the realm of beauty and growth, rejecting the mundane and conventional objects like pottery
Jargon is angelic, you don't get it then pardon me
Describing his words and expressions as divinely inspired and virtuous, feeling the need to apologize if others fail to understand or appreciate them
Got coke from Jesus, now I'm talkin' to Jesus (Jesus)
Metaphorically receiving divine inspiration and spiritual energy, allowing him to communicate and connect with Jesus
Real shallow n-, probably pray for a gray coupe (Lord)
Critiquing superficial individuals who likely only pray for material possessions like a gray-colored luxury coupe car
Maybe the Lykan, or a mansion out in the Seychelles
Desiring extravagant belongings such as a Lykan HyperSport car or a mansion located in the Seychelles, a tropical paradise
Ghost
Ending the song abruptly, possibly indicating a desire to fade away or disappear from the current situation
What up, Ye? This is Larry Hoover Jr.
Introducing himself as Larry Hoover Jr., the son of Larry Hoover, a prominent figure associated with the Gangster Disciples
First and foremost, I wanna thank you for takin' the fight for my father to the Oval Office
Expressing gratitude to Kanye West for advocating and bringing attention to the cause of his imprisoned father, Larry Hoover Sr., directly to the President
You might not have been the only one that could've did that, but you were the one that did do that
Acknowledging that other individuals may have had the capability to undertake such efforts, but Kanye West was the one who actually pursued and accomplished it
And with your assistance, we can continue to let the world take part in this fight
Recognizing the help and support provided by Kanye West, which enables them to raise awareness and involve the entire world in their cause
You know to me it kinda feels like
Expressing a personal sentiment or impression
Me, my mother, my brothers, and my kids
Referring to himself, his mother, his siblings, and his own children
Have all been incarcerated through this journey and we haven't even been to jail
Metaphorically explaining that each of them has faced difficulties and hardships akin to being imprisoned, even though they have not physically been incarcerated
We have been looked at, and treated as criminals, for bein' a part of this family
Highlighting the unjust treatment and judgment they have faced merely due to their association with their family
My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in
Referring to his father's teachings and the environment in which he was raised, acknowledging the value and significance they hold
Is that he wanted to make a change in this community (tell me if you know someone that needs)
Stating that his father's aspiration was to bring about positive transformation within their community, inviting others to share if they know someone in need
'Cause the conditions in this capitalist society is what made him
Explaining that the adverse circumstances within the capitalist society are the underlying cause for his father's actions
And it's what made the children of today
Expanding the impact of such societal conditions to the current generation of children
After twenty-five years of bein' locked down, twenty-three and one
Describing his father's prolonged imprisonment sentence, spending twenty-three hours of each day confined to his cell, and only being allowed one hour of exercise or movement
My father has not called any shots
Highlighting that his father, despite his incarceration, holds no authority or influence
From one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world
Referring to the highly secure and isolated nature of his father's current detention facility
And will not, once released, call any shots for the Gangster Disciples
Emphasizing that upon his father's eventual release from prison, he will not regain leadership or control over the Gangster Disciples
If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction
Speculating that if his father had malicious intentions and sought to bring harm and chaos upon their family
Into the hell that he has had to live in for the past twenty-six years
Referring to the detrimental and oppressive environment in which his father has been confined for the past twenty-six years
Man, he would be dead to me
Asserting that if his father had chosen a destructive path, he would no longer consider him a part of his life
I didn't sign up for that
Stating that he did not agree or consent to follow a path of destruction and negativity
I didn't stay on this journey this long for that
Asserting that he has remained committed and dedicated to their cause for an extended period of time, but not for destructive purposes
All my life, man, I've been waitin' for my father to come home
Expressing the longing and anticipation he has experienced throughout his entire life for his father to be released from prison
They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home
Recalling the false promise that his father would be home upon his graduation from middle school
Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home
Subsequently being informed that his father's return would coincide with his high school graduation
I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated and he still ain't home
Attending Morris Brown College, graduating, and yet his father has still not been released
Now I'm a adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated
Currently being an adult, witnessing his daughter go off to college and graduate
He still not home
Emphasizing that his father has yet to return home, despite these significant milestones
Now even more than that, my son, he graduated eighth grade and we still waitin'
Further highlighting the passing of time, as his son has now graduated from middle school and they continue to wait for his father's release
Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged, kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren
Stating that his father has been unable to physically embrace, kiss, or touch any of his own grandchildren
And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather
Revealing that the grandchildren have been deprived of the opportunity to physically interact with their grandfather
Even though it is not seen that way for some of us, but for many of us
Adding a nuanced perspective, acknowledging that not everyone perceives the situation in the same way, but it holds true for a significant number of individuals
Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community, who deserves to breathe free air
Portraying Larry Hoover as a symbol of optimism and inspiration for his community, expressing the belief that he deserves freedom
Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord)
Calling for the release of his father, Larry Hoover Sr., while simultaneously referencing Jesus Christ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Styles, Elpadaro Allah, Jason Phillips, Kanye Omari West, Kasseem Dean, Larry Jr. Hoover, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Michael Dean, Mike Levy, Sean Jacobs
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@marcusalex8115
Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
Now, we've been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
We done seen a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
Been through a lot of things
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Sittin’ by myself, I'm just thinkin'
About all I’ve been through, I wish I was dreaming
Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Jesus Lord)
I watched so many people leave, I see 'em change by the season
That's mama's sеasonin'
God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin’ in
I know I madе a promise that I’d never let the reaper in (Jesus)
But lately, I've been losing all my deepest friends (Lord)
And lately, I’ve been swimmin' on the deepest end
It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain’t no love there
You've been down so much, you don't even know what's upstairs (Jesus)
Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Lord)
And while they introduce a party, they say it's up there
Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions
And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus)
Did He tell you that you good and just stay focused? (Lord)
Mama, you was the life of the party
I swear you brought life to the party
When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus)
That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord)
Visions of my cousin in a cell really scarred me
Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army
'Cause they've been killin' ** since ** was watchin' Barney (Jesus)
You want dreams to come true? But I had nightmares (Lord)
'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here
Been in the dark so long, don't know if the light here
But I'm just reaching for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus)
And now I'm lightyears ahead of those nightmares (Lord)
I deaded those night tears when the night clears
And if I talk to Christ, could I bring my mother back to life?
And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus)
But back to reality, where everything's a tragedy (Lord)
And better have a strategy or you could be a statistic
Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic
And mama's steady crying 'cause she really the victim (Jesus)
Now she's getting high and she's getting addicted (Lord)
And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid
That's a family portrait and her daughter just absorbed it
Sixteen, pregnant, baby daddy say she should abort it (Jesus)
But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord)
Baby shower time, father didn't show up
And she just feeling nauseous like she finna throw up
The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus)
A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord)
And she's still dependent on her mom
Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun
He want revenge 'cause the pain feelin' numb (Jesus)
And her mom still doing drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord)
But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up?
From all the pain that done built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus)
A week done flew by, big bro ridin', then he see the guys (Lord)
Left his little brother on the side, bleeding from the side
He seein' red, it's like he's bleeding through his eyes
To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grieving up inside (Jesus)
He even let him get they last meal
He done with the streets after this, this his last kill (Lord)
He gotta show him that it's that real
He ran up on him with the pipe like, "****, stand still" (Jesus)
"You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord)
"Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ"
He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ"
Then big bro just blacked out and all you seen was the light (Jesus Lord)
[Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
[Verse 2: Jay Electronica]
Uh-huh, in the name of the true and living God, the beneficent, the merciful
Thank you for bringing me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertuğrul (Jesus)
Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord)
To the monk who visit Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica (Sheesh)
It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor
Back from the great and yonder, the son of man and the son of Donda (Jesus)
I never rolled the jix or the R6 or the Honda (Lord)
But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda
Earthquakes'll strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (Facts)
What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana
In Tenochtitlan, they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Jesus Lord)
I shape the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal
The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local
My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus)
As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord)
I could change the world like Yakub with two pieces of steel
My sword or my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne
But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, José Castillo (Jesus)
I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like lightyears (Lord)
My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears
Thirty pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier
It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus)
It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord)
[Chorus: Kanye West]
Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus Lord)
[Verse 3: Sheek Louch]
Donnie, Ye, what up, ****?
Get that money and ** forget 'em
I ain't need 'em, but my moms is with 'em (Jesus)
Thirty-eight, look how the streets did 'em (Lord)
All these trophies, but where do I sit 'em?
I was born to rock a crown, ** yeah, I knocked it down
Holy water, ****, but out here, we turn to brown (Jesus)
Donnie, if you ain't loyal, you from a different soil (Lord)
Your flame too low for that water to boil
If I wasn't rappin', the calls would stop
@abuuldonald1053
The way Jay Electronica attacked the beat sent chills through my spine
@ndumisomnyani6398
Out of body experience
@bostonatane
He went all in. Pure fire.
@Clint_tha_great
Bruh was spittin his ass off 💯
@sincity003
Spittin straight facts too, from start to finish.. even the Yakub magnet reference
@strattus99
the beat with the lyrics on jay's verse are in another dimension.
@WRESTLINGGOD
This is one of Kanye’s best songs already. This album in no way disappointed. One of ye’s best records for sure.
@vanagsss
@Kiaran Reddy it released today, give it a couple of years and it will be a classic
@vzPander
Only song that disappointed was the pop smoke one
@narwhalguy3829
@@vzPander that song was fucking trash. sounded like something a kid would make on his leapfrog tablet while learning how to make music