West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
Line For Line
Kanye West Lyrics
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Would you like some (like some)?
Ha, You know you got a right to do whatever you like to
Don C, we got the right one
That right one in the club always the flyest
Always got her hands the highest
She stopped drinking diet Coke
She on that coke diet
That girl is so wired
I know she so tired, but, ooh, she on fire
Hundred dollar bills, look at you, look at you
A hundred dollar bills, this ain't new, this ain't new
From that Paris Lindsay, Britney, Mary-Kate and Whitney
People say that they clean, motherfucker, don't bullshit me
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
You left your nigga home
You said you at your sister's
You and your girlfriends' wrong
You in here taking pictures
You ain't gotta tell us
You spending daddy's cash
Your girlfriend's jealous, you got the fattest ass
One down to pee, one trying to leave
It's hot as fuck but you just dying to ski
It's clear as black and white like a fat panda
Your brain is Magic City
Your nose is Atlanta
I said, "Think about your future, you can't do that tomorrow"
But you don't hear a word, you see that SLR
You like, "Hey, Pharrell, I ain't trying to kill your mood
But I can do the Star Trak sign, see, killa dude"
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom (on fire)
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
Now she got high hopes, just to say hi to us
She want the high life, she like them higher-ups
She know we high rollin', she know it's high stakes
That's why she high speedin' out on that highway
She say she high maintenance, she say she high fashion
She say she high priced, I think she high cappin'
She had her high heels, I had my high tops
Sippin' a Hi-C, eatin' on Hydrox
I asked her, "How it feel up on this high rise?"
She said, "This high score," this was the highlight
She got her hiPod bumpin' her hiTunes (higher)
This higher education, welcome to high school
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom (on fire)
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line (yeah) for the bathroom
Like I got a crown made of powder
Everybody knows who the king of the coke flow be
All I hear is, "Oh, key," every line is, "Oh, key"
All you rappers okey-dokey
Nigga, you don't paint pictures, I paint Murakamis on you niggas
And Daimer Speedy Bag, bitches
Buy and sell, I can accommodate your clientele
Shamu weight, motherfucker, brace your scales
P to the usha, with a name like that, what you look for?
More or less like P with the hookup
Hit me on the bat phone if you want it cooked up, ride with me
As I'm switchin' lane to lane
In my Play Cloths as I'm grippin' grain
In a hail of bullets how I write my name
Whether soft or hard, motherfucker, 'caine is 'caine
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom
All the girls standing in the line for the bathroom (on fire)
All the girls standing in the (all the girls standing in the)
All the girls standing in the
In "Line For Line," Kanye West explores themes of excess, materialism, and the party culture. The song depicts a scene where women are waiting in line for the bathroom at a club, highlighting their lavish lifestyle and hedonistic behavior. Kanye questions their motivations and choices, implying that they are living for temporary pleasures rather than thinking about their futures. He also touches on drug use, referencing cocaine and the impact it has on the girls in the bathroom line. Throughout the song, Kanye contrasts the superficiality and glamour with the harsh reality of substance abuse and the consequences it can have.
The lyrics also contain references to specific celebrities, such as Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Whitney Houston. These references serve as symbols of the party culture and public scrutiny faced by famous individuals. Kanye suggests that despite their public image of cleanliness, they are not as virtuous as they appear, emphasizing the hypocrisy and deception that can exist in society.
Overall, "Line For Line" can be seen as a critique of excessive materialism, the pursuit of temporary pleasure, and the destructive consequences that can come from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, do you have any black inside you?
Do you possess any understanding or awareness of the struggles faced by black individuals?
Would you like some (like some)?
Are you interested in gaining such understanding?
Ha, You know you got a right to do whatever you like to
You are aware that you have the freedom to pursue your desires and make your own choices
Don C, we got the right one
Don C, we have found the perfect person
That right one in the club always the flyest
That individual in the club is always the most stylish and attractive
Always got her hands the highest
Always raising her hands in excitement or celebration
She stopped drinking diet Coke
She stopped adhering to societal standards of beauty or behavior
She on that coke diet
She is indulging in the consumption of cocaine
She bat, she bat her eyelids
She is flirting or seducing using her eyelashes
That girl is so wired
That girl is under the influence of drugs or highly energetic
I know she so tired, but, ooh, she on fire
I acknowledge that she is exhausted, but she is also extremely passionate or electrifying
Hundred dollar bills, look at you, look at you
There are numerous hundred dollar bills in your possession, observe them
A hundred dollar bills, this ain't new, this ain't new
Having a significant amount of hundred dollar bills is not surprising or uncommon for you
From that Paris Lindsay, Britney, Mary-Kate and Whitney
Similar to Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears, Mary-Kate Olsen, and Whitney Houston
People say that they clean, motherfucker, don't bullshit me
People claim that they are innocent or free from faults, but I won't be deceived
You left your nigga home
You abandoned your partner or significant other at home
You said you at your sister's
You claimed to be at your sister's place
You and your girlfriends' wrong
You and your female friends are mistaken or misguided
You in here taking pictures
You are present in this location, capturing photographs
You ain't gotta tell us
You are not obligated to explain yourself to us
You spending daddy's cash
You are using your father's money for expenses
Your girlfriend's jealous, you got the fattest ass
Your girlfriend is envious because you have the most attractive buttocks
One down to pee, one trying to leave
One person is using the restroom while another person is attempting to exit it
It's hot as fuck but you just dying to ski
Despite the extremely high temperature, you have an intense desire to engage in skiing
It's clear as black and white like a fat panda
The situation or issue is evident or obvious, just like the contrasting colors of a large panda
Your brain is Magic City
Your mind resembles Magic City, a strip club known for its extravagant performances
Your nose is Atlanta
You have a preference for cocaine, which is commonly associated with Atlanta
I said, 'Think about your future, you can't do that tomorrow'
I advised you to consider your future plans, emphasizing the importance of doing so in the present
But you don't hear a word, you see that SLR
However, you are not paying attention to my advice as you are focused on your luxury car (SLR)
You like, 'Hey, Pharrell, I ain't trying to kill your mood
You express that you have no intention of ruining Pharrell's positive vibe or enthusiasm
But I can do the Star Trak sign, see, killa dude'
Instead, you boast about being able to replicate the Star Trak sign, indicating your prowess or skills
Now she got high hopes, just to say hi to us
She now possesses ambitious aspirations, simply to greet or interact with us
She want the high life, she like them higher-ups
She desires a luxurious lifestyle and is attracted to individuals in influential positions
She know we high rollin', she know it's high stakes
She is aware that we engage in lavish spending and face significant risks
That's why she high speedin' out on that highway
This is why she is driving at a high speed on the highway
She say she high maintenance, she say she high fashion
She claims to require excessive attention and possess a sophisticated sense of style
She say she high priced, I think she high cappin'
She asserts that she has a high value, but I am skeptical of her claims
She had her high heels, I had my high tops
She wore high-heeled shoes while I sported high-top sneakers
Sippin' a Hi-C, eatin' on Hydrox
Drinking Hi-C fruit beverage and snacking on Hydrox cookies
I asked her, 'How it feel up on this high rise?'
I inquired about her experience of being in this luxurious and elevated environment
She said, 'This high score,' this was the highlight
She responded that being in this position offered a great achievement or moment of excitement
She got her hiPod bumpin' her hiTunes
She has her iPod playing her favorite high-energy songs
This higher education, welcome to high school
This represents a more elevated form of knowledge or learning, comparable to a higher level of education
Like I got a crown made of powder
Similar to having a crown made of cocaine, symbolizing dominance or control in the drug world
Everybody knows who the king of the coke flow be
Everyone is aware of my influence and expertise in creating rap lyrics related to cocaine
All I hear is, 'Oh, key,' every line is, 'Oh, key'
I constantly receive praise, with everyone acknowledging the substance and quality of my lyrics
All you rappers okey-dokey
All other rappers are simply mediocre or average
Nigga, you don't paint pictures, I paint Murakamis on you niggas
You don't create vivid imagery with your lyrics, unlike me who portrays artwork inspired by Takashi Murakami on you
And Daimer Speedy Bag, bitches
Furthermore, I possess a luxurious Daimer Speedy Bag, emphasizing my wealth and style
Buy and sell, I can accommodate your clientele
I can facilitate the buying and selling of drugs, catering to your customers
Shamu weight, motherfucker, brace your scales
I have an immense weight or quantity of drugs, prompting you to prepare your weighing scales
P to the usha, with a name like that, what you look for?
Referring to Usher by using a play on words, asking what one expects from someone with a name like that
More or less like P with the hookup
Similar to me (Kanye West) and my connections in the drug world
Hit me on the bat phone if you want it cooked up, ride with me
Contact me through a secret communication channel if you desire drugs, and join me in my endeavors
As I'm switchin' lane to lane
While continuously changing lanes while driving
In my Play Cloths as I'm grippin' grain
Wearing Play Cloths clothing while gripping the steering wheel firmly
In a hail of bullets how I write my name
Similar to being targeted by a flurry of gunshots, I write my name with incredible speed and intensity
Whether soft or hard, motherfucker, 'caine is 'caine
Regardless of its form (powder or crack), cocaine remains the same potent substance
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wasalu Jaco, Chad Hugo, Kanye Omari West, Pharrell L. Williams, Terrence Le Varr Thornton
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ebtrax4081
0:41 a legend was born
@kang8324
Man, Ye sounds so young and different in this song.
@Marvell3000
Well he was 18
@RyLetItFlyy
Kanye flow was crazy different. 2022 and I just stumbled upon this.
@UNO279
Fr
@MemesXDorginal
its 2024 and I still listening to this masterpiece
@igotskillz49
mad young he's the second verse.. and he's always been an insane producer and a lot of people don't know he was a insane lyricist aswell he's so smart lol... he went all over no one wanted to sign him for a rap album they told him stick to the beats ... he proved everyone wrong he's got beats for days true genius best producer since PRIMO
@brianbish5582
Zacky Moe please don't mention him in the same sentence as Preemo again, it shows your lack of knowledge in hip hop as well. Thanks
@axunhillokk
Preemo is cool and all but I prefer Kanye, don't sleep.
@jwalls1223
Brian Bish
YALL ALWAYS THINK THE OLDER SHIT IS BETTER AUTOMATICALLY PREMO A GENIUS PRODUCER BUT KANYE RANGE IS WHAT MAKES HIM THE GREATEST FOR EXAMPLE THIS SONG IS A BEAT HE CAN MAKE THEN HE CAN DO "YOU DONT KNOW" BY ALICIA KEYS THEN MAKE AN AMAZING EXTRAORDINARY BEAT LIKE "ALL OF THE LIGHTS" IS THE GREATEST RAP PRODUCED BEAT..