New Again
Kanye West Lyrics


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If I hit you with a "W-Y-D?"
You better not hit me with a "H-E-Y"
It better be like "Hiiii" with a bunch of I's
Or "Heyyy" with a bunch of Y's
I, I lived a hundred lives, uh
So, that mean I had a hundred wives
And I am just simply high off life for the hundredth time
Never let nobody curve me that don't deserve me
Should I really have bought the Burberry last Thursday?
Wear a different color jersey every Thursday
'Posed to meet in Malibu, you postin' pics in Jersey
Is to lay me or play me, a bigger flex though
'Cause you know you'd never live up to my ex, though
If we dive, it's the deep end, baby, let's go
I'll be gone by the weekend, baby, XO

Most insane out of body experience
And I repent for everything I'ma do again (I accept Him)
And I repent for everything I'ma do again

Thank You, thank You, thank You for Your mercy, make me new
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
I repent for everything that I'ma do again
Make me new again, make me new again, make me new again
Last night don't count, this mornin' don't count

If you take the ride, please don't close your eyes, uh
In a den of thieves, every man disguise, uh
Keep your mask on, keep it hanitized, uh
It's a rollercoaster, keep your hands inside, uh
Wanna bring your pain, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh




He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
Did it for the fame, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, huh
When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh

Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again

Overall Meaning

In the song "New Again" by Kanye West, he is acknowledging that he has made mistakes in the past and is seeking redemption. The first verse speaks to communication with a love interest and wanting genuine interaction with them rather than just a casual "hey." The lyric "I lived a hundred lives" could reference his experiences over time, including highs and lows, and the idea that he has had "a hundred wives" could mean that he has lived through so many different versions of himself over time. He also talks about not wanting to be curved or played and insists on being valued and respected.


In the second verse, he discusses regret and the concept of wanting to make amends for past mistakes. He acknowledges that he made a foolish purchase and recognizes the value of being responsible with his finances. He embraces change, like wearing a different color jersey every Thursday, while also calling out the person he is supposed to meet allegedly posting pics in Jersey instead. He ends the verse calling out that he has no interest in trying to compare himself to an ex-girlfriend which is a mature and healthy sentiment to have.


The chorus of the song repeatedly emphasizes the need to be made new again, to start over and change for the better. Kanye is not only calling out his past behavior but is also asking for forgiveness and for the chance to be better in the future. By referring to "last night" and "this morning" as not counting, he's making it clear that he's changed as a person and wants to start anew. He wants to separate himself from his past sins by asking for mercy from a higher power, referring to God.


Overall, the song talks about Kanye's journey of growing and learning from past mistakes. The themes of regret, forgiveness, self-improvement and God are all present in the song.


Line by Line Meaning

If I hit you with a "W-Y-D?"
If I send you a message saying "What are you doing?",


You better not hit me with a "H-E-Y"
You better not respond with a casual "Hey"


It better be like "Hiiii" with a bunch of I's
Your response should be enthusiastic, like "Hiiii" with multiple I's.


Or "Heyyy" with a bunch of Y's
Another acceptable response would be "Heyyy" with numerous Y's


I, I lived a hundred lives, uh
I've experienced so much in my life


So, that mean I had a hundred wives
I've had many relationships throughout my life


And I am just simply high off life for the hundredth time
I'm happy with my life and grateful for my experiences


Never let nobody curve me that don't deserve me
I won't allow anyone who doesn't deserve me to reject or disappoint me.


Should I really have bought the Burberry last Thursday?
I'm questioning whether or not I made a smart purchase with Burberry last Thursday.


Wear a different color jersey every Thursday
I wear a new sports jersey every Thursday


'Posed to meet in Malibu, you postin' pics in Jersey
I'm supposed to meet someone in Malibu, but they're posting pictures from New Jersey instead.


Is to lay me or play me, a bigger flex though
Whether someone is hooking up with me or just playing games, I remain confident and don't let it affect me


'Cause you know you'd never live up to my ex, though
I know that you can never compare to my ex.


If we dive, it's the deep end, baby, let's go
If we're getting involved in something, let's go all in and take risks.


I'll be gone by the weekend, baby, XO
I won't stick around for long, so let's enjoy the moment while we can.


Most insane out of body experience
I've had an incredibly intense, surreal experience


And I repent for everything I'ma do again (I accept Him)
I acknowledge my past mistakes and plan to make them again, while also seeking forgiveness from God.


Thank You, thank You, thank You for Your mercy, make me new
I am grateful for God's mercy and ask to be made new.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life


Last night don't count, this mornin' don't count
I won't let past events affect my present or future.


If you take the ride, please don't close your eyes, uh
If you're going to take a risk, don't close yourself off to new experiences.


In a den of thieves, every man disguise, uh
In this environment of dishonest people, everyone is pretending to be someone they're not.


Keep your mask on, keep it hanitized, uh
Stay safe and take precautions to prevent illness.


It's a rollercoaster, keep your hands inside, uh
Life is unpredictable and can be dangerous, so stay safe and be prepared.


Wanna bring your pain, 'member this advice, uh
If someone is trying to cause you pain, take this advice:


What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
What they break down, God can rebuild


He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
God can perform miracles and accomplish the impossible


Did it for the fame, 'member this advice, uh
If someone is doing something solely for fame or attention, remember:


When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
When someone begins lying, remember:


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.


Make me new again, make me new again
I want to start fresh and live a better life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Misodi Njapa, Dwayne Allen Abernathy, Jacqueline Cummings, Jahmal Desmond Gwin, Kanye Omari West, Laraya Ashlee Robinson, Magnus Lidehall, Malik Yusef, Mark Carl Stolinski Williams, Nima Jahanbin, Paimon Jahanbin, Raul Ignacio Cubina, Salem Al Fak

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All comments from YouTube:

@evrati_music

This sounds like an older kanye song and im here for it

@fernandomartinez-jf8gd

Graduation vibeeeesssss

@amz_cs

flashing lights vibes

@tiradoquiver

@@amz_cs or waves

@lukecowen3907

@@tiradoquiver Waves had enough Chris Brown in it to call it a feature this is a rip off.

@TeboeCubes

@@fernandomartinez-jf8gd what I was gonna say this exactly word for word

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@dfkdb6249

Yooooo I know it’s not a huge deal but I’m glad he’s uploading the album audios that have comments enabled

@broevil4027

Same here

@daniel_kaioken3335

Yeah

@africangenius6696

@@daniel_kaioken3335 damn u got ig?

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