School Spirit II
Kanye West Lyrics


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You keep it going, man, you keep those books rolling
You, you pick up all those books that you're gonna read
And not remember and you roll, man
You get that Associate degree, okay?
Then you get your Bachelors', then you get your Masters
Then you get your Master's masters
Then you get your Doctrine
You go, man
And then, when everybody says quit
You show them those degree, man
When everyone says, "Hey, you're not working, you're not making any money"
You say, "You look at my degrees, and you look at my life
Yeah, I'm 52, so what?"
Hate all you want, but I'm smart, I'm so smart
And, and I'm in school
These guys are out here making money all these ways
And I'm spending mine to be smart
You know why?
'Cause when I die, buddy




You know what's gonna keep me warm?
That's right, those degrees

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Kanye West's "School Spirit Skit 2" are spoken by an older man who is reflecting on his life choices and educational accomplishments. He encourages listeners to continue pursuing their education, even when it may seem difficult or impractical. He speaks of obtaining an associate degree, then a bachelor's degree, and so on, until one achieves a doctorate. He highlights the value of education and how it can set one apart from those who may be focused solely on making money.


The man acknowledges that some people may criticize his choices, particularly at his age, but he feels confident in his educational path and its impact on his life. He suggests that his degrees, rather than material possessions or financial success, will bring him comfort and satisfaction in the long run, even after he has passed away.


Line by Line Meaning

You keep it going man, you keep those books rolling,
Continue striving for academic achievement, keep learning and progressing.


You pick up those books your going to read
Choose educational materials with intention and purpose.


And not remember and you roll man.
Avoid reading without retaining knowledge, and make progress without distraction.


You get that associate degree, okay,
Start with a two-year degree, which is a valid and respectable accomplishment.


Then you get your bachelors, then you get your masters
Progress from an undergraduate degree to a graduate degree, building upon previous knowledge.


Then you get your master's masters,
Pursue advanced or specialized degrees on top of the initial master's degree.


Then you get your doctron,
Ultimately attain a doctoral degree, representing the highest level of academic achievement.


You go man, then when everybody says quit
Persevere through challenges and naysayers who discourage academic progress.


You show them those degree man, when
Use academic achievements to prove doubters wrong and establish credibility.


Everybody says hey, your not working,
Defend dedication to education in the face of criticism or skepticism about employment and financial status.


Your not making in money,
Acknowledge that academic pursuits do not necessarily equate to immediate or significant financial success.


You say look at my degrees and you look at my life,
Use education as a measure of personal growth and achievement rather than solely financial gain.


Yeah I'm 52, so what, hate all you want,
Dismiss ageism and prejudice against pursuing education later in life.


But I'm smart, I'm so smart, and I'm in school,
Express pride and confidence in intellect and academic pursuits.


And these guys are out here making Money all these ways, and I'm spended mine to be smart.
Resist societal pressure to prioritize financial gain over education, and value personal growth and knowledge acquisition.


You know why?
Rhetorical question to emphasize the importance of education.


Because when I die, buddy, you know What going to keep me warm, that right, those degrees
Highlight that education and personal accomplishments, not material possessions or wealth, are the true legacy that lasts beyond one's lifetime.




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Written by: Kanye West

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gbrooker89

School spirit motherfuckers (can you spirit?)
Alpha step, Omega step
Kappa step, Sigma step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Oooh hecky naw that boy is raw
AKA step, Delta step
S G Rho step. Zeta step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh hecky naw that boy is raw
I'mma get on this TV, momma
I'mma, I'mma break shit down
I'mma make sure these light skinned ni**as
Never ever never come back in style
Told 'em I finished school, and I started my own business
They say, 'Oh you graduated?'
No, I decided I was finished
Chasin' y'all dreams and what you've got planned
Now I spit it so hot you got tanned
Back to school and I hate it there, I hate it there
Everything I want I gotta wait a year, I wait a year
This ni**a graduated at the top of my class.
I went to Cheesecake, he was a motherfucking waiter there
Alpha step, Omega step
Kappa step, Sigma step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Oooh hecky naw that boy is raw
AKA step, Delta step
S G Rho step, Zeta step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh hecky naw that boy is raw
I got a Jones like Norah for your sorror'
Bring more of them girls I've seen in the Aurora
Tammy, Becky, and Laura, or'a Shirley
I'm tryin' to hit it early, like I'm in a hurry
See, that's how dude became the young pootie tang tippy tow
Roc-a-fella chain, yeah that's my rapper style
Rosary piece, yeah that's my Catholic style
Red and white 1's, yeah that's my Kappa style
And I ain't even pledge
Crack my head on the steering wheel and I ain't even dead
If I could go through all that and still be breathing
Bitch bend over, I'm here for a reason
Alpha step, Omega step
Kappa step, Sigma step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Oooh hecky naw that boy is raw
AKA step, Delta step
S G Rho step, Zeta step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh hecky naw that boy is raw
I feel a woo coming on, 'cuz, I feel a woo coming on, 'cuz
Woo
There it was
I feel some woos coming on, 'cuz, a couple woos coming on, 'cuz
Woo, Woo
There they was
I feel a woo coming on, 'cuz, I feel a woo coming on, 'cuz
Woo
There it was
A couple woos coming on, 'cuz, a couple woos coming on, 'cuz
Woo, Woo
There they was
In the dark (people movin')
Hmm hmm hmm
In the dark (people movin')
Hmm hmm hmm
In the dark



Sion Campos

School spirit m-rs (I'm getting the spirit)
Alpha step, Omega, step
Kappa, step, Sigma, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
A.k.a., step, Delta, step
S.G. Rho, step, Zeta, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
I'ma get on this TV, mama
I'ma, I'ma break ish down
I'ma make sure these light skinned n-s
Never, ever, never come back in style
Told 'em I finished school, and I started my own business
They say, "Oh, you graduated?"
No, I decided I was finished
Chasin' y'all dreams and what you've got planned
Now I spit it so hot you got tanned
Back to school and I hate it there, I hate it there
Everything I want I gotta wait a year, I wait a year
This n-a graduated at the top of my class
I went to Cheesecake, he was a m-g waiter there
Alpha, step, Omega, step
Kappa, step, Sigma, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
A.k.a., step, Delta step
S.G. Rho, step, Zeta, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
I got a Jones like Norah for your soror
Bring more of them girls I've seen in the Aurora
Tammy, Becky, and Laura, or a Shirley
I'm tryin' to hit it early, like I'm in a hurry
See, that's how dude became the young pootie tang tippy tow
Roc-A-Fella chain, yeah, that's my rapper style
Rosary piece, yeah, that's my Catholic style
Red and white Ones, yeah, that's my Kappa style
And I ain't even pledge
Crack my head on the steering wheel and I ain't even dead
If I could go through all that and still be breathing
B-ch bend over, I'm here for a reason
Alpha, step, Omega, step
Kappa, step, Sigma, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
A.k.a. step, Delta, step
S.G. Rho, step, Zeta, step
Gangstas walk, pimps gon' talk
Ooh, hecky naw, that boy is raw
I feel a woo coming on, cuz, I feel a woo coming on, cuz
Woo
There it was
I feel some woo's coming on, cuz, a couple woos coming on, cuz
Woo, woo
There they was
I feel a woo coming on, cuz, I feel a woo coming on, cuz
Woo
There it was
A couple woos coming on, cuz, a couple woos coming on, cuz
Woo, woo
There they was
In the dark (people movin')
Mm, hmm, mm
In the dark (people movin')
Mm, hmm, mm
In the dark



clifton12345

I got a Jones like Norah for your soror
Bring more of them girls I've seen in the Aurora
Tammy, Becky, and Laura, or a Shirley
I'm tryin' to hit it early, like I'm in a hurry
See, that's how dude became the young pootie tang tippy tow
Roc-A-Fella chain, yeah, that's my rapper style


Like lol, that’s so absurdly brilliant.



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The doc said he’s gonna be a bad boy

Jewish Bakery

192kbps, please use the remastered 320kbps audio for a remaster of this version

Etrandex

For those who don’t know the reason why the clean version was released and not this version. Aretha Franklin, who's song "Spirit in The Dark" was sampled for this, was a devout Christian and didn’t want her voice to be used in a song with profanity. Therefore, she told Kanye West that he’d only be allowed to use the sample if the song was censored, which Kanye agreed to.

Carlos Acosta

0:54-1:00 still one of my favorite Kanye lines😂😂

Nebulis

Literally played as I scrolled onto this comment, and I happen to agree lmfao

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I feel like I’m doing something illegal by listening to this uncensored

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We’re going to hell 😧😧😭😭

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@773 ohh we already there

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@twigndig I feel a woo coming on !

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