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Junya Watanabe
Kanye West Lyrics
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Junya Watanabe on my mmh, mmh, mmh
Back strippers, mmh, mmh, throw killers, mmh
Did I mmh, I gon’ tell ‘em, mmh
Put, what the mmh, like a mmh
I don’t fumble, mmh, mmh, like a mmh
Throw a mmh, throw a, mmh, mmh
I put mmh, mmh (Wri') mmh, mmh, mmh
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
I got 4, 5, lock keys on a wri'
I got on a mmh, mmh, mmh
Back killers, back, back, back
Throw it back, they don’t, mmh, stack
Mmh, mmh, spit it, mmh, fit it, mmh, fit it
Mmh, hold up, buy out the store in hours
Junya Watanabe on my wri’
Boolies on my couch, stays on a wri’
Mike Amiri, did he miss? (Wri’)
Boolies on my couch, stays on a wri’
Then you put the house on the wrist
I can’t really see, what did I miss?
I’m just tryna see, what did I miss?
Junya Watanabe on my mmh
I’m just tryna find out where I miss
For the kid, mmh this, mmh
I could like a cig, mmh, mmh
I don’t yeah i got fewer mmh, mmh
I could mmh
Throw it like the summer, mmh, mmh
All summer, mmh, mmh
Four, five gunners, mmh, mmh
Bow like gunnеrs, mmh, mmh
Throw out, mmh, mmh mmh, mmh
Like we planned it, mmh, mmh
Run thе planet, mmh, mmh mmh, mmh
Please don’t panic, mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh
(Wri’)
Junya Watanabe on my mmh, mmh, mmh
Back strippers, mmh, mmh, throw killers, mmh
Did I mmh, I gon’ tell ‘em, mmh
Put, what the mmh, like a mmh
I don’t fumble, mmh (Wri’)
The chorus of the song "Junya Watanabe" by Kanye West feat. Playboi Carti mentions the designer Junya Watanabe on their wrists suggesting that they are sporting his watches or bracelets. The first verse of the song is quite explicit with the use of slang and introduces the topic of backstrippers and throw killers but it is not clear what the reference behind those terms is. The rapper also mentions that he doesn't fumble during his performances and has everything under control. In the second verse, Kanye talks about some brands like Mike Amiri and again mentions the backstrippers and throwers, as well as guns using the code name "four, five gunners." They also mention not panicking as they run the planet.
Overall, the lyrics of the song "Junya Watanabe" by Kanye West feat. Playboi Carti are very cryptic and inscrutable. They suggest that the rappers are living a luxurious life, have money, and are able to buy expensive items. The mention of strippers, killers, and guns gives it a dangerous undertone, but what exactly they are referring to is hard to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
I am wearing a bracelet from Junya Watanabe on my wrist
Junya Watanabe on my mmh, mmh, mmh
I am emphasizing that the Junya Watanabe bracelet is prestigious and valuable
Back strippers, mmh, mmh, throw killers, mmh
I am surrounded by strippers and killers, who are ready to throw down
Did I mmh, I gon’ tell ‘em, mmh
If anyone asks, I will confidently tell them the truth
Put, what the mmh, like a mmh
Just like placing something with precision, I place my words and rhymes with accuracy
I don’t fumble, mmh, mmh, like a mmh
I never make mistakes when it comes to music, just like an athlete never fumbles with the ball
Throw a mmh, throw a, mmh, mmh
I am urging others to throw it down hard, just like I do
Like a mmh, I got mmh, mmh
I am the best in the game, and everyone knows it
I put mmh, mmh (Wri') mmh, mmh, mmh
I am creating music that is revolutionary and will stand the test of time
I got 4, 5, lock keys on a wri'
My bracelet is so precious that it requires four or five keys just to unlock it
Back killers, back, back, back
I have a crew of killers who always have my back, no matter what happens
Throw it back, they don’t, mmh, stack
I am encouraging others to throw down and perform to their best ability, because we will always bring our best
Mmh, mmh, spit it, mmh, fit it, mmh, fit it
I am confident in my ability to perform and freestyle, and I am always beating my personal records
Mmh, hold up, buy out the store in hours
I can afford to buy anything I want, at any time, because of my success in the music industry
Boolies on my couch, stays on a wri’
My team is always with me, no matter where I am, and we are always plotting our next moves
Mike Amiri, did he miss? (Wri’)
I am naming Mike Amiri, a fashion designer, and wondering if he has designed anything that can top the precious bracelet on my wrist
Then you put the house on the wrist
The bracelet on my wrist is so valuable, it is as if I have put my entire house on my wrist
I can’t really see, what did I miss?
I am questioning whether there is anything I have missed in life or in the music industry
I’m just tryna see, what did I miss?
I am curious and constantly seeking new opportunities and experiences
For the kid, mmh this, mmh
I am doing this for the culture and for my fans, and I am always finding new ways to keep things fresh and exciting
I could like a cig, mmh, mmh
I could care less about people who don't appreciate me or my music
I don’t yeah i got fewer mmh, mmh
I don't care about people who don't support me, because I have fewer and more valuable fans
I could mmh
I could care less about anything that doesn't pertain to me or my music
Throw it like the summer, mmh, mmh
I am unstoppable, like the sun in the summer, and I am destined for greatness
All summer, mmh, mmh
I have been working hard all summer to perfect my craft and create new music for my fans
Four, five gunners, mmh, mmh
I have a team of skilled and aggressive people, ready to fight and defend me
Bow like gunnеrs, mmh, mmh
My team and I are so successful and powerful, that when we walk into a room, people bow down and show us respect
Throw out, mmh, mmh mmh, mmh
I am expressing my confidence and telling others to throw down and give it their all
Like we planned it, mmh, mmh
Everything we do is calculated and strategic, and we never make a move without proper planning and execution
Run thе planet, mmh, mmh mmh, mmh
My team and I are so successful and powerful, we feel like we are running the entire planet and taking the world by storm
Please don’t panic, mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh, mmh
I want my fans to stay calm and focus on the positive, regardless of any setbacks or obstacles they may face
I don’t fumble, mmh (Wri’)
Just like my music, I am a master at never making mistakes or second-guessing myself
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Chorus: Kanye West]
Junya Watanabe on my wri', wri'
Junya Watanabe on my wri', wri'
Tell 'em this, did he miss?
Junya Watanabe on my, mmh
I can't really see, where did I miss? (Mmh, mmh)
[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Ex-strippers (Mmh, mmh)
New killers (Mmh, mmh), Chi' ** tell 'em (Mmh, mmh)
This on Donda (Mmh, mmh), on my mama (Mmh, mmh)
Made a promise (Mmh)
[Chorus: Kanye West]
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
Tell 'em this, did he miss? (Wri')
Junya Watanabe on my, mmh
I can't really see, where did I miss? (Mmh)
Junya Watanabe on my wri' (Mmh, mmh)
Junya Watanabe on my—
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
All summer (Mmh, mmh), all summer (Mmh, mmh)
.45 gunners (Mmh, mmh), in pajamas (Mmh, mmh)
They piranhas (Mmh, mmh)
Buy out the store in hours like we planned itChorus: Kanye West]
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
Tell 'em this, did he miss?
Junya Watanabe on my, mmh
I can't really see, where did I miss? (Mmh)
Junya Watanabe on my wri'
[Verse 3: Playboi Carti & Kanye West]
For five summers, hold up, uh
For five summers, hold up
For five summers, hold up, uh
For five summers, hold up, uh
We took over, hold up, uh
We took over, hold up
We took over, hold up
We took over, hold up
Born in Atlanta (Mmh, mmh)
Not Montana (Mmh, mmh)
'Scuse my manners (Mmh, mmh)
I got standards
Uh, yeah, 'scuse my manners (Mmh, mmh)
I got standards (Mmh, mmh)
I got status (Mmh, mmh)
You don't want static (Mmh, mmh)Verse 4: Kanye West & Playboi Carti]
See more comments (Mmh, mmh)
Than I see commas (Mmh, mmh)
They going dummy (Mmh, mmh)
We going Donda (Mmh, mmh)
Let me be honest (Mmh, mmh)
Let me be honest (Mmh, mmh)
I won with the bucks, boy
Let me Giannis (Mmh, mmh)
I won with the bucks, boy (Mm, mm)
The spirit is on us (Mmh, mmh)
The spirit of Donda
God's time can't fit on a wrist
Junya wanna have me on my— ( Wri', wri', wri')
Move out of the way of my release (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Tryna get me off my Qs and Ps (Yeah, yeah, yeah, watch it)
Why can't losers never lose in peace? (Yeah, yeah, watch it)
Ain't nobody 'round me losing sleep
Better find God 'fore He find me
Tell the Devil good night, go to sleep
@tot3mpted
“why can’t losers never lose in peace” is my fav line
@jeremiahedwards2962
The last few bars of the song are aimed at Drake and I love them
@staigenerator2949
DRAKE 💀💀🥱
@angeldustfairy
I run with the bucks boy let me Giannis
@ryanbarney254
Ain't nobody 'round me losin' sleep.
@ryanbarney254
@@jeremiahedwards2962 better find God 'fore he find me.
@PatoNani18
Actually the most underappreciated song of the album already. Shit sounds simple but it goes hard af. It deserves a fire ass music video.
@devent7098
this song gets skipped before 10 secs everytime
@brazilianbastard3992
Jail too
@lebolebonana7222
I wanna see Kanye dancing😩