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 albumsโ808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)โwere 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.
Love Lockdown Feat. R.Kelly and Pharis
Kanye West Lyrics
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What I had to do, had to run from you
I'm in love with you, but the vibe is wrong
And that haunted me, all the way home
So you never know, never, never know
Never know enough, 'til it's over love
'Til we lose control, system overload
Screaming, "No, no, no, no-no"
See I wanna move, but can't escape from you
So I keep it low, keep a secret code
So everybody else don't have to know
So keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Keeping your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, you lose
I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
I can't keep my cool, so I keep it true
I got something to lose, so I gotta move
I can't keep myself, and still keep you too
So I keep in mind, when I'm on my own
Somewhere far from home, in the danger zone
How many times did I tell you 'fore it finally got through?
You lose, you lose
I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
See I had to go, see I had to move
No more wasting time, you can't wait for life
We're just racing time, where's the finish line?
So keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Keeping your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, you lose
I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
I bet no one knew, I got no one new
Know I said I'm through, but got love for you
But I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
Gotta keep it going, keep the loving going
Keep it on a roll, only God knows
If I'll be with you, baby, I'm confused
You choose, you choose
I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
Way I wanna go, I don't need you
I been down this road too many times before
I'm not loving you, way I wanted to
So keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Keeping your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, your love lockdown
Now keep your love lockdown, you lose
You lose
You lose
You lose
You lose
The lyrics to Kanye West's "Love Lockdown" paint a picture of a troubled relationship, one that the singer wants to leave but cannot seem to escape. They begin by confessing that they are not loving their partner the way they wanted to. Something has come between them, and it has caused them to run away. Despite feeling haunted by their love, the vibe is simply off. The singer hints that there are secrets they keep from everyone else, implying that their relationship may have become toxic or possibly abusive.
The chorus repeats the phrase "keep your love lockdown," suggesting that both partners are trying to hold on to the relationship even though they know it's not working. The singer acknowledges that they are confused and unsure about the future of the relationship, admitting that they have been down this road too many times before. However, they are determined to keep the love going, even if it's just to avoid losing it.
Overall, "Love Lockdown" is a powerful commentary on the complexities of relationships, particularly those that have become unhealthy or unstable. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and confusion, highlighting the ways in which we sometimes cling to love even when it's not good for us.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not loving you, the way I wanted to
I'm not feeling the same love for you as I used to, it's not what I imagined.
What I had to do, had to run from you
I had to distance myself from you, it was necessary.
I'm in love with you, but the vibe is wrong
I still have love for you, but something just isn't right between us.
And that haunted me, all the way home
Our issues are always on my mind, even when I'm alone.
So ya never know, never never know
You can never be certain of anything, even love.
Never know enough, til it's over love
We may never fully understand our love until it's too late.
'Til we lose control, system overload
When love takes over, it can be overwhelming and difficult to handle.
Screaming no no no, no no
I'm rejecting the situation, hoping it will go away.
See I wanna move, but can't escape from you
I want to move on from our relationship, but I'm struggling to break free.
So I keep it low, keep a secret code
I'm keeping my feelings private and not letting others in on what's happening between us.
So everybody else don't have to know
I want to keep our troubles between us and not involve anyone else in our issues.
I can't keep my cool, so I keep it true
I can't pretend anymore, I'm being honest about my feelings.
I got something to lose, so I gotta move
I have too much at stake to stay in a relationship that isn't working.
I can't keep myself, and still keep you too
I can't prioritize your feelings over mine and still be true to myself.
Somewhere far from home, in the danger zone
I'm in a vulnerable state, and not in a comfortable or safe place.
How many times did it take til I finally got through
It took multiple attempts to leave this relationship for good.
I bet no one knew, I got no one new
No one probably realized that there's no one else in my life at the moment.
No I said I'm through, but got love for you
I may have ended things, but I still care about you.
Gotta keep it going, keep the loving going
I want to keep the positivity and love alive, despite the challenges.
Keep it on a roll, only god knows
Just keep moving forward and hope for the best, only time will tell.
If I'll be with you, baby I'm confused
I'm unsure if we will end up together in the end.
Way I wanna go, I don't need you
I know the path I want to take in life, and it doesn't involve being with you.
I been down this road, too many times before
I've been through similar situations with relationships, and I don't want to go through it again.
Now keep ya love lockdown, you lose
If we can't work through our issues and keep our love strong, then we will lose each other.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Kanye Omari West, Jenny Bea Christina Englishman, Laneah T. Menzies, Jeffrey Nath Bhasker
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LuckyTaaru
GO EASY ON THE YOUNG ONES MY MAN I SAW YOU ON TV WASNT CLEAN WHAT YOU SAID, WE GON KEEP OUR CHILDREN AWAY FROM YOU MY BROTHA, STOP TOUCHING THE LITTLE ONES!!!!
@infiniteobject
WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT AGE WEโRE TALKING ABOUT
@MrTraxSta
Damn. R Kelly took this track somewhere else. Remix was crazy.
@Mr-ep2qi
2 of americas most wanted lmao
@MsBellasworld
๐ but they chi-townโs finest and still go hard!
@Mr-ep2qi
@@MsBellasworld o fasho ๐ฅ
@Mr-ep2qi
i dont condone his behavior but he murdered this shit gahdam
@jonnyandjake1
Kellz always took a track to a new level
@demetriuspric3929
You ain't never lied the man is a genius
@peaceloveharmony1163
#FACTS!!!!!