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.
Stronger )
Kanye West Lyrics
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Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
Let's get lost tonight
You could be my black Kate Moss tonight
Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
And you don't give a fuck what they all say, right?
Awesome, the Christian in Christian Dior
Damn, they don't make em like this anymore
I ask, cause I'm not sure:
Do anybody make real shit anymore?
Bow in the presence of greatness
'Cause right now thou hast forsaken us
You should be honored by my lateness
That I would even show up to this fake shit
So go ahead, go nuts, go apeshit
Specially on my Pastel, on my Bape shit
Act like you can't tell who made this
New Gospel homey, take six and take this, haters
N-now th-that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
I need you right now
I don't know if you got a man or not
If you made plans or not
God put me in the plans or not
I'm tripping, this drink got me saying a lot
But I know that God put you in front of me
So how the hell could you front on me?
There's a thousand yous, there's only one of me
I'm tripping, I'm caught up in the moment, right?
'Cause it's Louis Vuitton Don night
So we gonna do everything that Kan like
Heard they'd do anything for a Klondike
Well, I'd do anything for a blonde dyke
And she'll do anything for the limelight
And will do anything when the time's right
Uh, baby you're makin' it (harder, better, faster, stronger)
N-now th-that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
I need you right now
You know how long I've been on ya?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya
N-now th-that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
I need you right now
You know how long I've been on ya?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya
You know how long I've been on ya?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya
The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Stronger" are about resilience and determination. The opening line "N-now th-that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger" is a powerful statement about overcoming obstacles and emerging stronger from adversity. The rest of the song touches on themes of success, fame, and perseverance.
By mentioning Christian Dior and making references to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, West is situating himself within the world of high fashion and designer culture. He reinforces his status as a cultural icon by suggesting that his own clothing and style choices are influential and noteworthy.
The chorus "I know I got to be right now, 'cause I can't get much wronger, man I've been waiting all night now, that's how long I've been on ya, I need you right now" is about seizing the moment and taking advantage of opportunities when they come along. West is essentially saying that he has worked hard to get to where he is, and he isn't going to let any chance to succeed slip by.
Overall, the lyrics to "Stronger" touch on themes of perseverance, determination, and ambition. West is clearly intent on proving himself as a serious artist and cultural icon, and he uses this song to assert his own strength and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
N-now th-that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
Going through tough times makes me stronger, not weaker.
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I need you to act quickly because I am running out of patience.
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
I need to be right in this moment because I can't afford to make any more mistakes.
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
I need you right now
I have been waiting for you for a long time, and now I urgently need you to be with me.
Let's get lost tonight
You could be my black Kate Moss tonight
Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
And you don't give a fuck what they all say, right?
Let's have a wild night, and you can be my attractive companion. I'm in charge, and you don't care what others think, do you?
Awesome, the Christian in Christian Dior
Damn, they don't make em like this anymore
The quality of Christian Dior's products is extraordinary and unmatched nowadays.
Do anybody make real shit anymore?
Is there even such a thing as genuine, authentic work being produced anymore?
'Cause right now thou hast forsaken us
You should be honored by my lateness
That I would even show up to this fake shit
Even though I'm late, you should be grateful that I'm here at all, given the insincerity and falsehood present in this situation.
So go ahead, go nuts, go apeshit
Specially on my Pastel, on my Bape shit
Act like you can't tell who made this
Feel free to go crazy and get excited, especially when it comes to my fashion items from Pastel and Bape. Act like you can't tell who created them.
I don't know if you got a man or not
If you made plans or not
God put me in the plans or not
I'm not sure if you're seeing someone or have other commitments, but I believe fate made you and me cross paths for a reason.
I'm tripping, this drink got me saying a lot
But I know that God put you in front of me
So how the hell could you front on me?
I might be under the influence of alcohol, but I strongly feel that God intended for us to be together, so why would you ignore me?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had isotoners
I have been into you for a long time, even before Prince was with Apollonia and O.J. Simpson wore isotoners.
Don't act like I never told ya
Don't pretend like I never expressed my interest in you before.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: EDWIN BIRDSONG, GUY MANUEL HOMEM CHRISTO, KANYE OMARI WEST, THOMAS BANGALTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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0:07 コロセ korose「殺せ」：”Kill me.”
0:09 ストンガ sutonga ：？
0:14 ヨリナガク yorinagaku「より長く」：＂longer＂
0:17 イマスグ imasugu「今すぐ」：”right now”
0:32 イマオマエガヒツヨウダ imaomaegahituyouda「今お前が必要だ」：”I need you right now.”
0:41 ネ ne
0:46 ギ gi
0:51 テ te
0:52 0:54 1:05 ガンバレ ganbare「頑張れ」：”Come on!”
0:53 ザ za
0:58 ヨ yo
1:00 キガクルウ kigakuru「気が狂う」：”Drive me crazy.”
1:14 ヤレ yare「やれ」「殺れ」：”Do it.””Kill them.”
1:56 2:34 タツセイシロ→カクセイシロ kakuseishiro「覚醒しろ」：”Wake up.”
2:16 オレハコロサレナイ orehakorosarenai「俺は殺されない」：”No one can kill me.”
2:18 ハオレヲツヨクスルダケダ haorewotuyokusurudakeda「は俺を強くするだけだ」：”… only makes me stronger”
2:20 イマスグイソグンダ imasuguisogunda「今すぐ急ぐんだ」：”Now hurry up.”
2:24 オオオオ！oooo!：”Arghhhhh! “
2:26 モウムリダ！momurida!「もう無理だ！」：”I can’t do it anymore!”
2:29 タスケテ！tasukete!「助けて！」：”Help me!”
2:32 2:43 レダケオマエヲ redakeomaewo：？
2:38 ウゴクナ！ugokuna!「動くな！」：”Don’t move!”
2:39 トマレ！tomare!「止まれ！」：”Stop!”
2:48 ナンダコレハ？ nandakoreha?「何だこれは？」：”What is this?”
2:52 ギャー！gyaaaa!：”Arghhhhh! “
3:10 オ o
@mahirorigami
This one of those few songs that will always stay in the playlist
@n.milan.03
Hát igen
@ayyitscosmic-mixertwitch4126
why are u here ur a paper airplane channel 😂😂
@fmldicaprio395
Indeed
@jask2383
Yessss😩😩❤❤❤
@Sanjay_95
Not dead
@percyyyvevo5867
Song dropped 2007 and wasn’t posted till 2009 that’s almost 400M views just off nostalgia and replay value
@camoufleur
As is the case with pretty much any song released before the Youtube age. Kanye ain't special.
@owenkidd3996
@@camoufleur Kanye most definitely is special
@kaismithley6173
@@camoufleur lol you sound goofy rn, kanye was a goddamn revolutionary