This song is an updated version of the original “We Got Love” that was meant to appear on K.T.S.E., Teyana Taylor’s June 2018 album, but the addition was never made. Since Kanye added a verse to the song, it could potentially appear on Yandhi.
We Got Love is also the name of Kanye’s website; the phrase has become his new mantra in 2018.
Kanye and Teyana recorded the music video for this song at the TMZ offices on October 1, 2018.
We Got Love
Kanye West Lyrics
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This ain't no intro, this the entree
Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
If she ever find another, he better love her
If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
This is like this many rings
You know what I mean?
This for the kids of the king of all kings
This is the holiest thing
This is the beat that played under the words
This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is officially first
This is the third
This is all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
This is all we got
Music all we got, got, got
So we might as well give it all we got
I get my word from the sermon
I do not talk to the serpent
That's the holistic discernment
Daddy said I'm so determined
Told me these goofies can't hurt me
I just might make me some earl tea
I was baptized like real early
I might give satan a swirlie
Wish I could tell you it's ready
Tell you it's ready today
They don't give nothing away
You gotta fight for your way
And that don't take nothing away
Cause at the end of the day
Music all we got
Isn't this all we got?
So we might as well give it all we got
Music all we got
We know, we know we got it
Music
We know, we know we got it
Music
Music is all we got
The opening lines of the song "And we back na na na" suggest that Kanye and his team are ready to take on their work even after setbacks. This song is about the power and importance of music in Kanye's life. The song is a celebration of the power of music, which is all Kanye has. He notes that there is nothing else beyond music that is worth our time and effort. Kanye emphasizes that he gets his inspiration for his music from the gospel he learns from his dad when he is young. He also emphasizes his faith, saying he doesn't talk to the serpent, a phrase that refers to the temptations presented in the Garden of Eden story in the Bible.
The second section of the song emphasizes that music is all we have in life. We have to give it our all since it is our only means of expression, and it has transformative power. Kanye notes that many people may try to bring us down, but we should maintain our focus and be determined to achieve our dreams. The final lyrics of the song get to the point; music is all we got. It is all we need to make it in life.
Line by Line Meaning
And we back, na na na
Kanye West is back and ready to make music again.
This ain't no intro, this the entree
This song is not a mere introduction, but a main course.
Hit that intro with Kanye and sound like André
The beginning of the song, featuring Kanye, sounds like André 3000's music.
Tryna turn my baby mama to my fiancée
He is trying to propose to the mother of his child.
She like music, she from Houston like Auntie Yoncé
Kanye's girlfriend likes music and is from Houston, like Beyoncé's aunt, making a connection between the two.
Man my daughter couldn't have a better mother
His daughter has a great mother, who he appreciates.
If she ever find another, he better love her
If the mother of his child finds another man, he better treat her well.
Man I swear my life is perfect, I could merch it
He feels like his life is perfect, and could make money off of merchandise based on it.
If I die I'll prolly cry at my own service, igh, igh!
He will miss himself if he dies and may even cry at his own funeral.
It was a dream, you could not mess with the Beam
This was a dream, and no one can take away his ambition.
This is like this many rings
This is like having many championship rings.
You know what I mean?
Do you understand what I'm saying?
This for the kids of the king of all kings
This song is for the offspring of Jesus, who is the king of all kings.
This is the holiest thing
This song is the most sacred thing.
This is the beat that played under the words
This is the backing music to the lyrics being sung.
This is the sheep that ain't like what it heard
This is the listener who doesn't like what they're hearing.
This is officially first
This is the official first release of this song.
This is the third
This is the third track on the Yandhi album.
This is all we got
This is everything we have.
Isn't this all we got?
Isn't this everything we have?
So we might as well give it all we got
We should give everything we have for what we love.
Music all we got, got, got
Music is all we have, and we cherish it.
I get my word from the sermon
He gains inspiration from church sermons.
I do not talk to the serpent
He doesn't communicate with the devil.
That's the holistic discernment
That's his whole mind/body/spirit judgment.
Daddy said I'm so determined
His father told him he's determined.
Told me these goofies can't hurt me
He's been advised that the haters can't harm him.
I just might make me some earl tea
He might brew some Earl Grey tea for himself.
I was baptized like real early
He was baptized at a young age.
I might give satan a swirlie
He would consider bullying the devil by putting his head in the toilet and flushing.
Wish I could tell you it's ready
He wishes he could tell everyone that the song is finished.
Tell you it's ready today
He would like to announce that the song is ready for release today.
They don't give nothing away
They don't give anything for free.
You gotta fight for your way
You have to struggle to get what you want.
And that don't take nothing away
Struggling doesn't take away from what you achieve.
Music all we got
Music is all we have.
We know, we know we got it
We are aware that we have music.
We know, we know we got it
We are aware that we have music.
Music is all we got
Music is everything we have.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, I WROTE THIS MYSELF, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Shapiro Bernstein & Co Inc, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHANCELOR BENNETT, GREG LANDFAIR, KANYE WEST, NATE FOX, NICO SEGAL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Chorus: The Younghearts]
We got love, love, love
You better believe it
[Verse 1: Teyana Taylor]
I got house and a carriage, yeah
I got Black love and marriage, yeah
They gon' say you can't have it, but
I'm like, "Don't kill the messenger"
We gon' break the stigma up
Huxtables turned to Obamas
It ain't about where you been, where you from
What you got
It's all about love
Self-love is the best love
When you gon' take that wristband off?
That pity party been over
Don't need make-up to dress you up
I gave birth on the bathroom floor
Just me, Iman, and headphone cords
Don't let this life defeat you
I hope this message reach you
[Refrain: Teyana Taylor]
Throw your hands up
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is
Throw your hands up
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is, ahh!
[Chorus: The Younghearts & Teyana Taylor]
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (Say, love, love)
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (Say, love, love)
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
I live in abundance, love is the new money
I'm mentally wealthy, spiritually conscious
I'm fresh out of Onyx, I'm ballin', I'm ballin'
I play with the hunnids, love is the new money
That's my frequency, spark up, burn the sage
Clear the room, heal the hate, love is the new wave
[Refrain: Kanye West]
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is (Ahh!)
[Chorus: The Younghearts & Teyana Taylor]
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (Say, love, love)
We got love, love, love
You better believe it (Say, love, love)
[Refrain: Teyana Taylor]
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is, ahh!
Play catch with the hunnids, love is the new money
I'm just chillin' with the homies, home is where the heart is, ahh!
(Throw your hands up, throw your hands up)
[Outro: Lauryn Hill]
Above all you keep your clarity
You keep your focus
You keep your sense of love
And you keep your sense of purpose
Those are, they're integral
You know, they're key
Happiness
You know, um a lot of people define success differently
You know for me
You can have everything
You could have all the money in the world
But if its not enjoyable, if its not sustainable, you know
If you can't be a person of integrity while having all these things
What does it matter?
What does it mean?
Your value is internal
Your value is internal
Tiffany Polito
I saw Kanye and Teyana perform this live on snl and it was the first time I heard this song ❤️ it left me speechless!
Bradley Tompkins
Second this. Stunning moment. First time hearing we got love and ghost town. I was standing in front of the television for ten minutes after it was over.
Edward Washington
I remember seeing this song performed on SNL a few years back. Started crying 😢 it was so good.
PoRk Fried Rice
I wish there was footage
malik.
I’m so glad this song was on teyana’s album.
The GOAT Dame
What’s it called
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@jooms I mean they kept his verse she just did it
Hichael Jordan
@Miłosz Wojtyga it was originally apart of Yandhi but he gave to Teyana
Miłosz Wojtyga
@Nuko Nuko Yes, because thats the version with kanye, whereas she uploaded a version that didn't include him.
Nuko Nuko
Really?! I saw this in the unrealised album of YE which was streamed 3 months ago