West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
Still Dreaming
Kanye West Lyrics
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Some people
Some people really are
Still dreaming (and the night falls)
They are still dreaming (and them hoes call)
He pulled up at 6:30 in his 745
As he wavin' his shorty hi, you know he showin' his bling out
His girl call, feelin' she mad, she threw the ring out
How she found out, she dreamt the whole thing out
Y'all be goin' through problems you gotta work the kinks out
When you go to sleep, what do you think 'bout?
If y'all get a divorce she gon' take everything except the kitchen sink out
Make it so cold that you gotta pull ya mink out
Or grab ya roller skates and, turn a roller rink out
You now back up in the club, in the club, tryna min-gle
Meanwhile, she out, doin' the same thing now
Nightmares from your dream gal make ya scream out
Some people really (still dreamin')
Some people really (make ya scream out)
Some people really are (still)
Still dreaming (st-still dreamin')
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
They are still dreaming
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
Some people really
Some people really
Some people really are
How you a man waitin' for the next man to get rich?
Yo' plan is to stick out yo' hand real quick
So if he feed ya family and he serve you shit
Then he need that head you get and he deserve your bitch
Since you wishin' cash fall from the sky all ya life
Dwellin' on the past when you was alright
When you was gettin' cash but wasn't too bright
Now ya luck down you feel like, bustin' them shells
Nobody owe you, can't do nothin' for self
Want niggaz to show you, how to come up wit' green
I scheme since I'm fourteens, what the fuck was your dream?
Rental cars, little broads, sayin' you was seen
Wit' little niggaz wit' a chain you was doin' ya thing
How high was I? You the thousandth guy
That came around thinkin' we can see, eye to eye
We on a different echelon, coulda got bread together
Now you gets steaded on
Some people really (still dreamin')
Some people really (make ya scream out)
Some people really are (still)
Still dreaming (st-still dreamin')
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
They are still dreaming
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
Some people really
Some people really
Some people really are
She had several cars, she had credit cards, a castle
Large master bathroom, gettin' a pedicure
Belaney by the glassful, said she been meanin' to ask who
Would need a cash rule, who could blast tools
And I'm eatin' cashews, knew she was bad news
But we mad cool, nothin' sexual 'cause I knew her since high school
Grew up wit' my dudes, like one of my crews
She worked for Fox News
One of her mans that she lent her drop to
Won't come back wit' it so she want him clapped in it
Says it's important that it looks like an accident
She was snortin' and her eyes had bags in it
Sheets was recordin had a wire, askin' shit
Four days before I came by she got bagged wit' bricks
Crossed the line from her world of news castin'
To a world of entrapment, a good girl gone backwards
Still dreamin'
Some people really (make ya scream out)
Some people really are (still)
Still dreaming
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
They are still dreaming
(O-o-o-o-one two one two
Some dreams stay dreams some dreams come true)
They are still dreaming
They are still dreaming
They are still dreaming
They are still dreaming
The lyrics of Kanye West's "Still Dreaming" talk about the different dreams that people have and how they may still be holding onto them despite their circumstances. The song opens with the chorus repeating the phrase "some people are still dreaming" while the verses tell the stories of different characters who are playing out their dreams in different ways. Kanye's verse tells the story of a man who is trying to impress his girl by showing off his wealth, but his plan backfires when she finds out about his infidelity. Nas's verses, on the other hand, focus on people who are trying to make it in the world but are struggling to do so.
The lyrics of this song show that there are many different dreams that people have, and that sometimes those dreams can be misguided or even harmful. Kanye's verse shows how materialism and infidelity can be destructive to a person's relationships, while Nas's verse shows how the desire for money and power can lead a person down a dark path. Ultimately, the song seems to be cautioning against getting too caught up in one's dreams and losing sight of what really matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people (Yeah)
Some people, not all, are what the song is about.
Some people
Some people, not all, are what the song is about.
Some people really are
Some individuals out there still harbor unrealistic desires.
Still dreaming (And as the sun sets
and the night falls)
Despite the dusk and nightfall, these people continued to hold on to their dreams.
They are still dreaming (and them hoes call)
These individuals are also entangled with certain establishments, such as prostitution.
He pulled up at 6:30 in his 745
A man arrives in his luxurious car at a particular time.
As he wavin' his shorty hi, you know he showin' his bling out
He actively exposes his wealth by waving and showcasing expensive jewelry.
She got in the car, he drove, he pulled his thing out
He has sex with her in the car while driving.
His girl call, feelin' she mad, she threw the ring out
His girlfriend finds out about the affair and angrily throws her engagement ring away.
How she found out, she dreamt the whole thing out
His girlfriend figured out the affair through her dreams, suggesting that she unconsciously knew something was wrong.
Y'all be goin' through problems you gotta work the kinks out
Problems in relationships need to be addressed and alterations should be made.
When you go to sleep, what do you think 'bout?
The artist questions what people think about before going to sleep, a possible allusion to the underlying thoughts of the dreaming individuals mentioned in the song.
If y'all get a divorce she gon' take everything except the kitchen sink out
In the event of a divorce, the wife will take everything except the kitchen sink, further emphasizing the potential ramifications of problems in relationships.
Make it so cold that you gotta pull ya mink out
The cold is intense enough that you have to put on your fur coat.
Or grab ya roller skates and, turn a roller rink out
Alternatively, you can put on your roller skates and have an amazing time at the roller rink.
You now back up in the club, in the club, tryna min-gle
The artist returns to the club to try to socialize and perhaps find a new lover.
Meanwhile, she out, doin' the same thing now
In the meantime, his girlfriend is out doing the same thing he is doing, wondering and looking for someone new.
Nightmares from your dream gal make ya scream out
Dreams become nightmares when you realize the harsh reality, and they can cause one to scream out.
How you a man waitin' for the next man to get rich?
Why rely on other people to get wealthy if you can do it independently?
Yo' plan is to stick out yo' hand real quick
Your plan is to be quick in asking for money from others.
So if he feed ya family and he serve you shit
If he provides for you and gives you the bare minimum, you cannot complain
Then he need that head you get and he deserve your bitch
If he is providing you with opportunities, he deserves to have sex with your woman.
Since you wishin' cash fall from the sky all ya life
Always wishing for easy money to come your way and never intending to work hard for it.
Dwellin' on the past when you was alright
When you was gettin' cash but wasn't too bright
You're stuck in the past, reminiscing about the time you earned money, but also acknowledging that you weren't wise with it.
Now ya luck down you feel like, bustin' them shells
Now that you are down on your luck, you are considering turning to violence as a solution to your problems.
Nobody owe you, can't do nothin' for self
You have to rely on yourself because nobody owes you anything.
Want niggaz to show you, how to come up wit' green
You want people to show you how to make money miraculously.
I scheme since I'm fourteens, what the fuck was your dream?
What plans did you devise and achieve when you were younger? The artist believes in planning since a young age.
Rental cars, little broads, sayin' you was seen
Wit' little niggaz wit' a chain you was doin' ya thing
You still brag about the times when you went around with flashy cars, young girls, and friends who also wore gold chains.
How high was I? You the thousandth guy
That came around thinkin' we can see, eye to eye
There have already been many similar individuals who think likewise as you do and have approached him with the same mindset.
We on a different echelon, coulda got bread together
Now you gets deaded on
We operate at different levels, and we could have worked together to make money, but now the other person would be killed.
She had several cars, she had credit cards, a castle
Large master bathroom, gettin' a pedicure
A woman had a luxurious lifestyle and all the amenities that come with it.
Belaney by the glassful, said she been meanin' to ask who
Would need a cash rule, who could blast tools
She drinks from a glass full of whiskey and discusses with the artist who would need money and who would be willing to use violence.
And I'm eatin' cashews, knew she was bad news
The artist is aware that the woman is dangerous, but he's still having a casual conversation with her while eating cashews.
But we mad cool, nothin' sexual 'cause I knew her since high school
They are not sexually involved because they were friends since high school.
Grew up wit' my dudes, like one of my crews
She worked for Fox News
The artist and the woman have a similar background of growing up together, and she happens to work at Fox News.
One of her mans that she lent her drop to
Won't come back wit' it so she want him clapped in it
One of the individuals she lent her car to stole it, so she wants him killed for it.
Says it's important that it looks like an accident
She was snortin' and her eyes had bags in it
She wants the killing to appear accidental or natural, and she is high on drugs at this moment.
Sheets was recordin had a wire, askin' shit
Four days before I came by she got bagged wit' bricks
Her sheets, possibly referring to bed sheets, were recording their conversation with a wiretap. Four days before, she was caught with drugs.
Crossed the line from her world of news castin'
To a world of entrapment, a good girl gone backwards
The woman has gone from reporting and broadcasting news to becoming involved in a dangerous world of drugs and violence. The last line of the song sums up the concept well.
Still dreamin'
The chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing the central theme of the song of people still holding onto unrealistic dreams despite the harsh reality.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Webb, Kanye West, Nasir Jones
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