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La la la la
Wait 'til I get my money right

I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
When I awoke I spent that on a necklace
I told God I'd be back in a second
Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
To whom much is given, much is tested
Get arrested, guess until he get the message
I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
And what'd I do? Act more stupidly
Bought more jewelry, More Louis V.
My mama couldn't get through to me
The drama, people suing me
I'm on T.V. talking like it's just you and me
I'm just saying how I feel man
I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman
I guess the money should've changed them
I guess I should've forgot where I came from

La la la la
Wait 'til I get my money right
La la la la
Then you can't tell me nothing right?
Excuse me, is you saying something?
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing
You can't tell me nothing
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing

Let up the suicide doors
This is my life homie, you decide yours
I know that Jesus died for us
But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
So I parallel double-parked that motherfucker sideways



Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
But homie, this is my day
Class started two hours ago, oh, am I late?
No I already graduated
And you can live through anything if Magic made it
They say I talk with so much emphasis
Ooh, they so sensitive
Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
Then say something where you gon end up apolog'in
Let me know if it's a problem then
A'ight man, holla then

La la la la
Wait 'til I get my money right
La la la la
Then you can't tell me nothing right?
Excuse me, is you saying something?
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing
You can't tell me nothing
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing

Let the champagne splash
Let that man get cash, let that man get past
You don't need to stop to get gas
If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off fumes
Cause how he move in a room full of No's?
How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
Must be the pharoahs, he in tune with his soul
So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Treasure, what's you pleasure?
Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her
So if the devil wear prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
I'm in between, but way more fresher
But way less effort, cause when you try hard
That's when you die hard
Ya'll homies lookin' like "Why God?"
When they reminisce over you, my God

La la la la
Wait 'til I get my money right
La la la la
Then you can't tell me nothing right?
Excuse me, is you saying something?
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing
You can't tell me nothing
Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing

La la la la
Wait 'til I get my money right
La la la la
Then you can't tell me nothing right?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kanye West’s “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” reflect the rapper’s journey from growing up with humble beginnings to finding success in the music industry. The opening lines “Wait ‘til I get my money right” demonstrate his determination to achieve financial prosperity. He then reflects on how he once believed he could “buy [his] way to heaven” but realizes his materialistic tendencies were misplaced. He acknowledges the pressure of fame and success, but remains steadfast in his pursuit of wealth and fame.


Throughout the song, West challenges societal norms and expectations. He questions who decides wars and illustrates his ability to navigate through rumors and negativity as he pursues success. He concludes with a reflection on how he dresses and the importance of finding balance in one’s desires and efforts.


Overall, the song’s lyrics showcase West’s defiance and perseverance in pursuing his dreams despite the challenges he faced along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Wait 'til I get my money right
I won't listen to anyone until I have enough money to prove them wrong


I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
I believed that money could solve all my problems and bring me happiness


When I awoke I spent that on a necklace
I wasted all my money on material possessions and lost sight of what truly mattered


I told God I'd be back in a second
I made promises to improve myself but failed to keep them


Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
It's difficult for me to control my behavior and make responsible choices


To whom much is given, much is tested
When you have more, you are expected to do more and face greater challenges


Get arrested, guess until he get the message
I've made mistakes and faced consequences, but I'm still learning from them


I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
I'm constantly under the public eye and judgment, which adds to my stress and anxiety


And what'd I do? Act more stupidly
Instead of learning from my mistakes, I kept making more and repeating the same patterns


Bought more jewelry, More Louis V.
I continued to spend my money on superficial things to prove my wealth and status


My mama couldn't get through to me
Even my loved ones couldn't convince me to change my ways


The drama, people suing me
I've faced legal troubles and been the subject of gossip and criticism


I'm on T.V. talking like it's just you and me
I talk openly in interviews despite knowing that it will be broadcast to a large audience


I'm just saying how I feel man
I'm expressing my honest emotions and opinions, regardless of how others may perceive them


I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman
I didn't have the same opportunities or background as the characters in popular TV shows


I guess the money should've changed them
I expected my success to influence others in a positive way, but it didn't


I guess I should've forgot where I came from
I lost sight of my roots and the values that made me who I am


Then you can't tell me nothing right?
Once I have enough money and success, I believe that no one can criticize or stop me


Let up the suicide doors
I'm driving an expensive car with flashy features that symbolize my wealth and status


This is my life homie, you decide yours
I'm in control of my own life and the choices I make, and others have to make their own decisions


I know that Jesus died for us
I have religious beliefs and acknowledge the sacrifices of Jesus Christ


But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
I don't know who is really responsible for conflicts and violence in the world


So I parallel double-parked that motherfucker sideways
I parked my car in a flashy, attention-grabbing way as a symbol of my wealth and status


Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
Some people criticize my behavior and actions as being disrespectful or different from what they were used to in the past


Class started two hours ago, oh, am I late?
I'm joking about my lack of punctuality and responsibility, which may be seen as disrespectful or unprofessional


No I already graduated
I've already achieved success and don't need to conform to traditional expectations


And you can live through anything if Magic made it
Even when faced with adversity, one can overcome it and succeed with determination and strength


They say I talk with so much emphasis
Others criticize my communication style and how I express myself


Ooh, they so sensitive
People are easily offended and take things too personally


Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
Don't say things you don't mean, or that are just artificial and fake


Then say something where you gon end up apolog'in
If you say something hurtful or false, you'll ultimately have to apologize for it


Let me know if it's a problem then
If someone has an issue with me, they should speak up and express their concerns


Let the champagne splash
I'm celebrating my success and enjoying the luxuries that come with it


Let that man get cash, let that man get past
Let others achieve success and move forward without judgement or interference


You don't need to stop to get gas
I have enough resources and momentum to keep going without taking breaks or slowing down


If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off fumes
If someone can overcome false rumors and criticism, they can continue to succeed even when resources are scarce


Cause how he move in a room full of No's?
I'm successful because I have the skill and confidence to handle rejection and adversity


How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
I have remained true to my beliefs and values despite being surrounded by temptation


Must be the pharoahs, he in tune with his soul
My inner strength and spirituality have helped me achieve success and overcome obstacles


So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Even when I die, I will be remembered for my wealth and success


Treasure, what's you pleasure?
What do you value and want to achieve in life?


Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her
Your perception and experience of life depends on your attitude and how you approach it


So if the devil wear prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
If evil can disguise itself as something good and tempting, then real goodness and purity has no need for material possessions


I'm in between, but way more fresher
I don't conform to traditional standards, but I have my own unique and fresh style


But way less effort, cause when you try hard
When you're true to yourself and don't try too hard to impress others, you appear more effortless and authentic


That's when you die hard
If you try too hard to be something you're not, or live up to unrealistic expectations, you risk losing your true self and purpose


Ya'll homies lookin' like "Why God?"
Others may not understand why I do what I do, or why I've achieved success while they haven't


When they reminisce over you, my God
When I'm gone, people will remember me and my impact on the world




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: JOHN JACKSON, JOHN DAVID JACKSON, TIMOTHY Z MOSLEY, SHAFFER SMITH

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Diino 47

Two words, United States, no love, no brakes
Low brow, high stakes, crack smoke, black folks
Big Macs, fat folks, ecstasy capsules
Presidential scandals, everybody move!
Two words, Mos Def, Kanye, hot shit
Calm down, get back, ghetto people, got this
Game ball, lock shit, dump off, cock shit
We won't stop shit, everybody move!
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Two hawks, too hungry, too many, that's why
These streets know game, can't ball, don't play
Every traffic, one lane, everybody move!
Two words, Mos Def, K West, hot shit
Calm down, get back, ghetto people, got this
Game point lock, long pump cocked
We won't stop, everybody move!

Hey yo, two words, Chi town, South side, world wide
Cause I, rep that, till I, fucking die
One neck, two chains, one waist, two gats
One wall, twenty plaques, dudes say, "Gimme that"
I am limelight, Blueprint, 5 Mics
Go get his rhyme like, should of been signed twice
Most imitated, Grammy nominated
Hotel accommodated, cheerleader, prom dated
Barbershop, player hated, mom and pop, bootlegged it
Felt like it rained till the roof caved in
Two words, Chi town, raised me, crazy
So I live by two words, "Fuck you, pay me"
Screaming, Jesus save me
You know how the game be
I can't let em change me
Cause on Judgment Day, you gon' blame me
Look God, it's the same me
I basically know now we could racially profile
Cuffed up and hosed down, pimped up and hoe down
Plus I got a whole city to hold down
From the bottom to the top
So only place to go down



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Krul

literally rapping his heart out

Bryan McCann

And I love it

Michael Karnofski

It's beautiful.

Daniel Sims

Gotta rap like that again

John

literally?

mike ike

@John yes, literally

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Mos Definitely

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Aint no real ones forgetting, same with common

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