Put On
Kanye West Lyrics


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I put on, I put on, I put on, I put on
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city

When they see me off in traffic, they say "Jeezy on some other shit" (ayy)
Send them pussy niggas runnin' straight back to the dealership (haha)
Me, I'm in my spaceship, that's right, I work for NASA
This FNH is not a fraud, call that bitch my bodyguard (yeah)
Call that bitch your bodyguard? Yeah, that's my bodyguard (ayy)
Wear a lot of jewelry, Young don't do security (nah)
What's whiter than a napkin, harder than a dinner plate?
If you want it, come and get it, you know I stay super straight
Ran up in my spots and now I'm workin' out the Super 8 (ayy)
Know you niggas hungry, come and get a super plate
Y'all sing happy birthday, yeah, I got that super cake
Hundred karat bracelet, I use it like some super bait

I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go

Hat back, top back, ain't nothin' but a young thug (young thug)
HKs, AK's, I need to join a gun club (haha)
Big wheels, big straps, you know I like it super sized (yeah)
Passenger's a red-bone, her weave look like some curly fries (ayy)
Inside's fish sticks, outside tartar sauce
Pocket full of celery, imagine what she tellin' me (yeah)
Blowin' on asparagus, the realest shit I ever smoked
Ridin' to that Trap or Die, the realest shit I ever wrote
They know I got that broccoli (broccoli), so I keep that Glock on me
Don't get caught without one (nah), comin' from where I'm from
Call me Jeezy Hamilton, flyin' down Campbellton (yeah)
So fresh, so clean, on my way to Charlene

I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go

I put on, I put on, I put on
I put on for my city, I put on for my
I put on for my city, I put on for my city, on

I feel like it's still niggas that owe me checks
I feel like it's still bitches that owe me sex
I feel like this but niggas don't know he's stress
I lost the only girl in the world that know me best
I got the money and the fame, man, that don't mean shit
I got the Jesus on a chain, man, that don't mean shit
'Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace
Yo, I need just at least, uh, one of Russell's nieces
On, I let my nightmares go
I put on everybody that I knew from the 'Go
I know hoes that was frontin' when they knew he was broke
They say, "Damn, Yeezy, Yeezy, you don't know us no more
You got that big fame, homie, and you just changed on me"
You can ask big homie, man, the top so lonely
I ain't lyin', so lonely, I ain't lyin'
Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
'Cause every night, every night, I put on

I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
I put on for my city, on, on for my city
Put on (east side), put on (south side)
Put on (west side), put on, let's go

Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
'Cause every night, every night
Let me see what we have tonight




I'm high as a satellite
I see those flashin' lights

Overall Meaning

The song Put On by Kanye West (feat. Young Jeezy) is an anthem that celebrates their respective cities while boasting about their own success. The chorus is repeated several times, with Kanye emphasizing how he puts on for his city, and Jeezy adding that he puts on for his city's various sections. The opening lines repeat several times, emphasizing the point being made. It's a reminder that they are the representatives of their cities and everything they do reflects back on the places they come from.


The first verse finds Kanye boasting about his success and his material possessions. When people see him in traffic, they know he's on some other level. He even refers to his car as his spaceship, and claims that he works for NASA. His bodyguard is referred to as a 7H, which is not a fraud at all. Kanye doesn't need to hire security because he has so much jewelry that serves as a natural deterrent. The second verse by Young Jeezy is more focused on his perspective. He's rolling around in his car with a red-bone and a pocket full of celery. He also mentions that he got that broccoli and keeps his glock on him. The last section of the song finds Kanye more reflective, rapping about the price of fame and some of the things he's lost along the way. He needs just a little peace and recognition that he's still the same person he always was.


Line by Line Meaning

I put on, I put on, I put on, I put on
I represent my city to the fullest extent and I am proud of it.


When they see me off in traffic, they say 'Jeezy on some other shit'
People recognize and acknowledge my success and status.


Send them pussy niggas runnin' straight back to the dealership
When people see me, they realize their own inadequacy and are intimidated by my presence.


Me I'm in my spaceship, thats right I work for N.a.s.a
I am so successful that I am out of this world, like a NASA astronaut.


This 7H is not a fraud, call that bitch my bodyguard
My car is not fake, and I see it as a symbol of protection.


Call that bitch your bodyguard? Yeah, that's my bodyguard
I see my car as my protector, and it provides me with a sense of security.


Wear a lot of jewelry, Young don't do security
I wear expensive jewelry and rely on my own reputation and power for security.


What's whiter than a napkin, harder than a dinner plate
I have something that is both pure and valuable, like an expensive white napkin, and strong and durable, like a dinner plate.


If you want it come and get it, you know I stay super straight
I am confident in my abilities and challenge anyone who doubts me to try and take what I have.


Ran up in my spots and now I'm workin' Out the Super 8
People who tried to rob me in the past have only made me more successful, and I am now beyond their reach.


Know you niggas hungry, come and get a super plate
I am wealthy and successful and can provide for others.


Y'all sing happy birthday, yeah I got that super cake
I have everything and anything that I want, including a cake that is so extravagant it is dubbed 'super'.


Hundred karat bracelet, I use it like some super bait
My very expensive jewelry acts as both a symbol of my success and a way to attract others to me.


Half bag, top back, Ain't nothin' but a young thug
I am a young and successful person who is not afraid to show it off.


HKs, AK's, I need to join a gun club
I am armed and have a lot of guns to protect myself.


Big wheels, big straps, You know I like it super sized
I have expensive cars with large wheels and large guns because I like to show off my wealth and power.


Passenger's a red-bone, Her Weave look like some curly fries
I have a beautiful woman with me who is light-skinned and has curly hair that resembles curly fries.


Inside fish sticks, outside tartar sauce
I am living a life of luxury where I can have expensive and exotic foods like fish sticks with a traditional condiment like tartar sauce.


Pocket full of celery, Imagine what she tellin' me
I have a lot of money in my pocket and women are constantly trying to get with me because of it.


Blowin' on asparagus, The realest shit I ever smoked
I am so rich and successful that I can afford to smoke expensive and exotic things, like asparagus, and it is the best experience ever.


Ridin' to that Trap or Die, The realest shit I ever wrote
My music is a reflection of my life and experiences, and it is the most authentic and genuine expression I can give.


They know I got that broccoli, So I keep that glock on me
People know that I am wealthy and successful, so I have to always be prepared for those who may want to take what I have.


Don't get caught without one, Comin' from where I'm from
Growing up where I did, I know that it is important to always be prepared and protect myself because people will try to harm me.


Call me Jeezy Hamilton, Flyin' down Campbellton
I am a successful person, like Alexander Hamilton, flying down the busy street of Campbellton.


So fresh, so clean, On my way to Charlene
I am well-dressed and looking sharp, on my way to a meeting or event with a woman named Charlene.


I feel like there's still niggas that owe me checks
People still owe me money and I am not happy about it.


I feel like there's still bitches that owe me sex
Women still owe me something and I feel entitled to it.


I feel like this but niggas don't know the stress
People don't understand the stress and pressure that comes with being successful.


I lost the only girl in the world that know me best
I lost the one person who really knew me and understood me.


I got the money and the fame and that don't mean shit
Despite my money and fame, I am not completely happy or fulfilled.


I got the Jesus on a chain, man that don't mean shit
Even though I wear a religious symbol on my chain, it doesn't give me any sense of peace or fulfillment.


Cause when the Jesus pieces can't bring me peace
Even though I wear Jesus on my chain, it doesn't provide me with any inner peace or happiness.


Sure I need just at least one of Russell's nieces on
I believe that if I can have a relationship with someone from the famous Russell family, it will bring me some sense of happiness or fulfillment.


I let my nightmares go I put on, Everybody that I knew from the go
I try to forget about my fears and worries by showing off my success to everyone I know from the beginning of my life.


I know hoes that was frontin' when they knew he was broke
I know women who pretended to like me when I was poor and unsuccessful, but now they want to be with me because of my success.


They say damn, Yeezy Yeezy, you don't know us no more
People accuse me of changing and forgetting about them since becoming successful.


You got that big fame homie, and you just changed on me
People feel like I have changed since becoming famous and that I don't care about my old friends anymore.


You can ask big homie, man the top so lonely
Even though I am at the top of my game, it can be a lonely and isolating experience.


I ain't lyin', so lonely I ain't lyin'
I am not exaggerating or lying when I say that being at the top is a lonely place.


Let me see what we have tonight (what we have tonight)
I am ready to see what kind of success and experiences tonight brings.


I'm high as a satellite (satellite)
I am feeling really good and high, like a satellite orbiting above the earth.


I see those flashin' lights (flashin' lights)
I am constantly surrounded by flashing lights and paparazzi, due to my fame and success.


Cause every night (every night) I put on
I show off my wealth and success every night, putting on a display for everyone to see.




Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jay Jenkins, Kanye West, Christopher Gholson

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@ocjok3r

This is an all time top 10 motivational song. The beat is out of this world, completely flawless. And Jeezy goes hard for sure, but Kanye West takes this to a completely stratospheric level.

“I lost the only girl in the world that know me best. I got the money and the fame man that don’t mean shit”

“I let my nightmares go, I put on everybody that I knew from the go, I know hoes that was frontin when they knew we was broke”

“You can ask big homie (GOD) man the top so lonely”

Each one of those lines tells a deep, deep story. This song should never ever be forgotten. I pray for all of my brothers and sisters out there going thru the struggle....keep grinding, keep putting on.



All comments from YouTube:

@kingsunlight4566

Jezzy interview just brought me back here

@raymondblakley3731

Me too he Said Kayne wrote the verse

@TheVenge101

Me too

@Erickwashere

J H real talk

@themanplan987

Same

@1735mike

Same here from detroit

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@ariw9405

Jeezy most overlooked rapper he had bangers for real!

@bigboii1150

He a hoe Gucci mane shot his homie dead

@trulysean6231

He is only overlooked by the new school rap fans

@kamman1374

@@bigboii1150 He still gets more respect from other artists...... Gucci can't get nobody big to even look at him and his first music award was with a girl group lol, let's leave it that..........

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