The song was spotted on the first two Donda 2 tracklists posted by Kanye on February 18 and 19, 2022. The song was debuted during the Donda 2 album listening party on February 22, at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida. The next day, the song was one of the first four songs to be officially released exclusively on the Stem Player.
On March 7, 2022, when the album became available to stream on the Stem Player website for the device owners, “Pablo,” alongside “Security” became temporarily available for everyone.
On April 8, 2023, a new and extended version of Pablo was leaked with a verse from Marilyn Manson, updates to the beat, and an extended verse from Kanye at the end of the song.
Pablo
Kanye West Lyrics
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Take my heart, run (take my heart, run)
Just don't go numb (just don't go numb)
Just don't go dumb (just don't go dumb)
Let's have some fun (let's have some fun)
Pull out your tongue (pull out your tongue, yeah)
What you waitin' on? (What you waitin' on?)
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
Just don't go numb (just don't go numb)
Just don't break nothin' (just don't break nothin')
Let's just have fun (let's just have fun)
Pull out your tongue (pull out your tongue)
What you waitin' on? (What you waitin' on?)
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
I never saw this stuff as blind (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Top floor say that love is blind (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Show me something new in town (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Pick me up before I drown (Chi', Chi', Chi')
Pick me up before I drown
Pick me up before I drown
Satan himself is back in town
Pick me up before I drown
Feelin' up, uh, you wait
And I know, you ain't
Throwin' up, like, who ain't?
Throwin' up, ayy, who ain't?
Throwin' up, mm, you came
Run it up, mm, you faint (you faint)
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
Take my heart, run (take my heart, run)
Just don't go numb (just don't go numb)
Just don't go dumb (just don't go dumb)
Let's have some fun (let's have some fun)
Pull out your tongue (pull out your tongue)
What you waitin' on? (What you waitin' on?)
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
Take my heart, run (take my heart, run)
Just don't go numb (just don't go numb)
Just don't go dumb (just don't go dumb)
Let's have some fun (let's have some fun)
Pull out your tongue (pull out your tongue)
What you waitin' on? (What you waitin' on?)
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
Comin' from the blitz, turn to your ashtray, you're gon' have a bad day
Pull up with a stick, three thou' shots, Andre
Top of the world, bitches get starstruck, I just be oiled up
Calm my nerves, hangin' with narcos, shoot like vato
Bales at the loft, I can go golf, mm
Fly out to New York, she do it with an arch
Rick James, drip on my cloth
Why must I explain? When I'm with my dawg, right or wrong
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
In "Pablo," Kanye West and Travis Scott implore the listener to let loose and enjoy the moment. They repeat the question, "Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo," perhaps asking why people are hesitant to indulge in their hedonistic lifestyle like they do. The hook, "Take my heart and run," can be interpreted as an invitation to join them in their wild behavior, but also a warning to not get caught up and lose oneself to drugs or other vices, as they caution not to go numb or dumb. They emphasize having fun, perhaps indicating that this lifestyle is a way to escape the stresses of reality.
The second verse of the song takes a turn, as Kanye raps about feeling lost and facing temptation. He references "Satan himself is back in town," suggesting that he feels like he must battle inner demons. Travis Scott contributes ad-libs, repeating lines like "pick me up before I drown" and "who ain't throwing up." These lyrics paint a picture of a wild party where people may be indulging in alcohol or drugs to the point of feeling sick, and needing someone to take care of them.
Overall, "Pablo" presents a compelling look into the indulgent lifestyle that Kanye West and Travis Scott have indulged in, but also hints at the negative consequences of excess, and the need to stay grounded and in control.
Line by Line Meaning
Who they waitin' on? That's Pablo
Kanye and Travis are the center of attention, the ones everyone is waiting for, referring to Kanye's nickname 'Pablo'
Take my heart, run (take my heart, run)
Give everything you've got and don't hold anything back
Just don't go numb (just don't go numb)
Don't lose touch with emotions, stay strong in the face of adversity
Just don't go dumb (just don't go dumb)
Don't make foolish mistakes, keep your wits about you
Let's have some fun (let's have some fun)
Let's enjoy ourselves and make the most of life
Pull out your tongue (pull out your tongue, yeah)
Let loose and speak your mind, don't hold back
What you waitin' on? (What you waitin' on?)
What are you hesitating for? Take action now
Just don't break nothin' (just don't break nothin')
Be careful not to damage anything, whether physical or emotional
I never saw this stuff as blind (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Kanye is self-aware and acknowledges the flaws in his life and the world around him
Top floor say that love is blind (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Even those in the highest positions can be blind to love's true nature
Show me something new in town (Chi', Chi', Chi', Chi')
Kanye is looking for something fresh and exciting
Pick me up before I drown (Chi', Chi', Chi')
Kanye needs someone to help him before he falls under water
Satan himself is back in town
Danger and temptation are close at hand
Feelin' up, uh, you wait
Travis is ready to have a good time
And I know, you ain't
Travis is confident that his partner is also eager to have some fun
Throwin' up, like, who ain't?
Vomiting can be a side effect of excessive partying
Run it up, mm, you faint (you faint)
Keep going until you can't anymore, push yourself to the limit
Comin' from the blitz, turn to your ashtray, you're gon' have a bad day
If you mess with Kanye and Travis, bad things will happen to you
Pull up with a stick, three thou' shots, Andre
Kanye and Travis are dangerous and can handle any situation
Top of the world, bitches get starstruck, I just be oiled up
Kanye and Travis have achieved great success and are admired by many
Calm my nerves, hangin' with narcos, shoot like vato
Even in high pressure situations, Kanye and Travis remain calm and collected
Bales at the loft, I can go golf, mm
Kanye has a lot of wealth and can play golf whenever he wants
Fly out to New York, she do it with an arch
Kanye is a player and can attract women in big cities like New York
Rick James, drip on my cloth
Kanye has a lot of style, like the late singer Rick James
Why must I explain? When I'm with my dawg, right or wrong
Kanye is loyal to his friends and doesn't feel he needs to justify his actions to anyone else
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Derrick Angeleti, Kanye Omari West, Michael G. Dean, Noah D. Goldstein, Norman Jesse Whitfield, Ronald Anthony Lawrence, Sampha Sisay, Shawn C. Carter
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