We Major
Kanye West Lyrics


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You motherfuckers better do your job and roll up and watch how we roll up and
I can't control it, can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that yak, I want to fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazing is how I keep blazing
Towel under the door smoke until the days end
Puff, puff then pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hypnotic for Henny, now nigga that's your chaser
Turn nothing to something now pimpin' that's a savior
Best things are green now pimp and get your paper
High off the ground instead of skyscraper
Too low thinkin' we local, come on homie, we major

We major (come on, homie, we major)

Feeling better than some head on a Sunday afternoon
Better than a chick that say yes to soon
Until you have a daughter, that's what I call karma
And you pray to god she don't grow breasts too soon.
Projects to' up, gang signs is thrown up
Niggas hats broke off that's how we grow up
Why else you think shorty's write rhymes just to blow up?
Get they first car and then IRS show up
He ain't never had shit but he had that nine
Nigga come through flickin' and he had that shine
Put two and two together in a little bad weather
Gon' be a whole family on that funeral line
Ask the reverend was the strip club cool if my tips help send a pretty girl through school
That's all I want like wino's want they good whiskey
I ain't in the Klan, but I brought my hood with me

You motherfuckers better do your job and roll up and watch how we roll up and
I can't control it, can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that yak, I want to fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazing is how I keep blazing
Towel under the door smoke until the days end
Puff, puff then pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hypnotic for Henny, now nigga that's your chaser
Turn nothing to something now pimpin' that's a savior
Best things are green now pimp and get your paper
High off the ground instead of skyscraper
Too low thinkin' we local, come on homie, we major

I heard the beat and I ain't know what to write
First line, should it be about the hos or the ice?
Four-four's or black Christ? Both flows would be nice
Rap about big paper or the black man's plight
At the studio console asked my man to the right
What this verse sound like, should I freestyle or write?
He said, Nas, what the fans want is Illmatic, Stillmatic
Picked up the pad and pencil and jotted what I feel
Been like 12 years since a nigga first signed
Now I'm a free agent
And I'm thinking it's time
To build my very own Motown
Cause rappers be deprived of executive 9 to 5s
And it hurts to see these companies be stealing the life
And I love to give my blood sweat and tears to the mic
So y'all copped the LPs and y'all fiends got dealt
I'm Jesse Jackson on the balcony where King got killed
I survived the livest niggas around
Lasting longer than more than half of you clowns
Look, I used to cook before I had the game took
Either way my change came like Sam Cooke

Feeling better than I ever felt before today
Like better late than never is orientation
Still we can make it better throwing all your cares away

You motherfuckers better do your job and roll up and watch how we roll up and
I can't control it, can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that yak, I want to fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazing is how I keep blazing
Towel under the door smoke until the days end
Puff, puff then pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hypnotic for Henny, now nigga that's your chaser
Turn nothing to something now pimpin' that's a savior
Best things are green now pimp and get your paper




High off the ground instead of skyscraper
Too low thinkin' we local, come on homie, we major

Overall Meaning

"We Major" is a song by Kanye West featuring Nas and Really Doe, released in 2005. The lyrics of the song revolve around themes such as partying, success, and hustling. The opening lines of the song are a warning to others to do their jobs and watch how Kanye and his crew roll up. They then go on to talk about their indulgences in drugs and alcohol, with Kanye rapping that he can't hold it in and that he is completely out of control. Despite their hedonism, however, they recognize their success and ability to turn nothing into something. Nas' verse touches on his career and his decision to become a free agent to have more control over his work, as well as his observations on society and the struggles of the black community.


The song is a classic example of Kanye's early sound, with the production featuring soulful samples and a heavy focus on drums. This was a common trait in the earlier parts of his discography, which were heavily influenced by early hip-hop and soul music. The inclusion of Nas also adds to the nostalgia factor, as he was a major player in the rap game during the '90s and 2000s. The lyrics of the song reflect on this time period, with Kanye referencing the progression of his career and the struggles he faced along the way.


Line by Line Meaning

You motherfuckers better do your job and roll up and watch how we roll up and
You better watch how we do it and learn from it.


I can't control it, can't hold it, it's so nuts
I can't contain the way I feel right now, it's overwhelming.


I take a sip of that yak, I want to fuck
Drinking alcohol makes me feel aroused and want to have sex.


I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
Smoking weed makes me feel high and unable to move on my own.


But really what's amazing is how I keep blazing
What's truly impressive is that I keep smoking weed despite its effects.


Towel under the door smoke until the days end
I smoke weed all day long and use a towel under the door to avoid getting caught.


Puff, puff then pass, don't fuck up rotation
Smoke your portion and pass it, don't mess with the sequence.


Hypnotic for Henny, now nigga that's your chaser
Drink Hypnotic as a chaser for Hennessy (liquor).


Turn nothing to something now pimpin' that's a savior
I have turned nothing into something successful and that's my savior.


Best things are green now pimp and get your paper
The most valuable things are now related to weed and selling it can make you rich.


High off the ground instead of skyscraper
Being high on weed is better than being high up in a building.


Too low thinkin' we local, come on homie, we major
Don't underestimate us; we may have started small but now we're a big deal.


Feeling better than some head on a Sunday afternoon
I feel better than getting oral sex on a lazy Sunday afternoon.


Better than a chick that say yes too soon
I feel better than getting laid by a girl who is too easy.


Until you have a daughter, that's what I call karma
Having a daughter is a form of karma for some of my past actions with women.


And you pray to god she don't grow breasts too soon.
You hope your daughter doesn't grow up too fast and experience adult things at a young age.


Projects to' up, gang signs is thrown up
The projects are messed up and people express their gang affiliations through hand signs.


Niggas hats broke off that's how we grow up
People's hats get broken off in their rough environment and that's a normal part of growing up there.


Why else you think shorty's write rhymes just to blow up?
People write rap lyrics as a way to get famous and escape their situation.


Get they first car and then IRS show up
Once they become successful, the tax man comes to collect.


He ain't never had shit but he had that nine
He came from nothing but he had a gun.


Put two and two together in a little bad weather
Combine things together in tough times.


Gon' be a whole family on that funeral line
If you keep living the way you are, you're going to have a lot of people at your funeral.


Ask the reverend was the strip club cool if my tips help send a pretty girl through school
I asked a religious leader if it's okay to frequent strip clubs if your tips are helping send a girl to college.


That's all I want like wino's want they good whiskey
All I want is something that makes me happy like a wino wants his alcohol.


I ain't in the Klan, but I brought my hood with me
I'm not affiliated with the Ku Klux Klan, but I bring my community with me.


I heard the beat and I ain't know what to write
I wasn't sure what to write when I heard the instrumental.


First line, should it be about the hos or the ice?
Should the first line be about women or jewelry?


Four-four's or black Christ? Both flows would be nice
Should I rap about guns or religion? Both could work in the song.


Rap about big paper or the black man's plight
Should I rap about wealth or issues faced by black people?


At the studio console asked my man to the right
Asked my friend who was sitting to my right for advice.


What this verse sound like, should I freestyle or write?
Ask how to approach the verse: through freestyling or writing it down?


He said, Nas, what the fans want is Illmatic, Stillmatic
My friend advised me to stick with the classic style of my previous albums that fans love.


Picked up the pad and pencil and jotted what I feel
I started writing down my thoughts and feelings.


Been like 12 years since a nigga first signed
It's been 12 years since I signed my first record deal.


Now I'm a free agent
I am currently without a record label.


And I'm thinking it's time to build my very own Motown
I think it's time to create my own record company similar to Motown.


Cause rappers be deprived of executive 9 to 5s
Rappers can't get traditional executive jobs during the day.


And it hurts to see these companies be stealing the life
It's painful to see record labels taking advantage of artists and controlling their lives.


And I love to give my blood sweat and tears to the mic
I enjoy rapping and putting all my energy into it.


So y'all copped the LPs and y'all fiends got dealt
You guys bought my albums and became addicted to my music.


I'm Jesse Jackson on the balcony where King got killed
I'm like Jesse Jackson who witnessed Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination.


I survived the livest niggas around
I made it out alive from a group of tough and dangerous people.


Lasting longer than more than half of you clowns
I've had more success and longevity than most of my competition.


Look, I used to cook before I had the game took
I used to sell drugs before I became successful in the rap game.


Either way my change came like Sam Cooke
My life changed either way, just like Sam Cooke's did.


Feeling better than I ever felt before today
I feel better now than ever before.


Like better late than never is orientation
It's never too late to start something new or change direction in life.


Still we can make it better throwing all your cares away
We can improve life by trying to relax and be carefree.




Lyrics Β© Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Warryn Campbell, Nasir Jones, Maureen Elizabeth Reid, Russell W Simmons, Lawrence Smith, W Trotter, Kanye Omari West, Anthony Williams, Antony Williams, Dontae Winslow

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Paracosm

[Chorus: Really Doe]
You muh'fuckers better do your job and roll up
And watch how we roll up
An', I can't control it, I can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that 'gnac, I wanna fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazin is how I keep blazin'
Towel under the door, We smoke until the day's end
Puff puff and pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hpnotiq for Henny? Now nigga that's a chaser
Turn nuttin to somethin, now pimpin that's a savior
Best things are green now pimpin get your paper
High off the ground from stair to skyscraper
Cool out, thinkin we local, c'mon, homie, we major

[Post Chorus: Kanye West]
We major? C'mon, homie, we major
We major? C'mon, homie, we major
We major! C'mon, homie, we major
We major! C'mon

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Feelin better than some head on a Sunday afternoon
Better than a chick that say yes too soon
Until you have a daughter that's what I call karma
And you pray to God she don't grow breasts too soon
Projects to' up, gang signs is thrown up
Niggas hats broke off, that's how we grow up
Why else you think shorties write rhymes just to blow up?
Get they first car and then IRS show up
He ain't never had shit, but he had that 9
Nigga come through flickin and he had that shine
Put 2 and 2 together and a little bad weather
Gon' be your whole family on that funeral line
Asked the reverend was the strip clubs cool
If my tips helped send a pretty girl through school
That's all I want, like winos want they good whiskey
I ain't in the Klan but I brought my hood with me

[Chorus: Really Doe]
You muh'fuckers better do your job and roll up
And watch how we roll up
An', I can't control it, I can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that 'gnac, I wanna fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazin is how I keep blazin'
Towel under the door, We smoke until the day's end
Puff puff and pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hpnotiq for Henny? Now nigga that's a chaser
Turn nuttin to somethin, now pimpin that's a savior
Best things are green now pimpin get your paper
High off the ground from stair to skyscraper
Cool out, thinkin we local, c'mon, homie, we major

[Post Chorus: Nas]
We major? C'mon, homie, we major
We major? C'mon, homie, we major
We major! C'mon, homie, we major
We major! C'mon, homie, we major

[Verse 2: Nas]
I heard the beat and I ain't know what to write
First line should it be about the hoes or the ice?
Fo-fo's or Black Christ? Both flows'd be nice
Rap about big paper or the black man plight
At the studio console, asked my man to the right
What this verse sound like, should I freestyle or write?
He said, "Nas what the fans want is Illmatic, still"
Looked at the pad and pencil, and jotted what I feel
Been like twelve years since a nigga first signed
Now I'm a free agent and I'm thinkin it's time
To build my very own Motown
Cause rappers be deprived, of executive 9 to 5's
And it hurts to see these companies be stealin the life
And I love to give my blood sweat and tears to the mic
So y'all copped the LP's and y'all fiends got dealt
I'm Jesse Jackson on the balcony when King got killed
I survived the livest niggas around
Lasted longer than more than half of you clowns
Look, I used to cook before I had the game took
Either way my change came like Sam Cooke

[Bridge: Tony Williams]
Feeling better than I ever felt before today
Like better late than never; it's orientation
Still we can make it better throwing all your cares away

[Chorus: Really Doe]
You muh'fuckers better do your job and roll up
And watch how we roll up
An', I can't control it, I can't hold it, it's so nuts
I take a sip of that 'gnac, I wanna fuck
I take a hit of that chronic, it got me stuck
But really what's amazin is how I keep blazin'
Towel under the door, We smoke until the day's end
Puff puff and pass, don't fuck up rotation
Hpnotiq for Henny? Now nigga that's a chaser
Turn nuttin to somethin, now pimpin that's a savior
Best things are green now pimpin get your paper
High off the ground from stair to skyscraper
Cool out, thinkin we local c'mon homie we major

[Hook: Kanye West + (Nas)]
We major? (C'mon homie we major)
We major? (C'mon homie we major)
We major (C'mon homie we major)
We major

[Bridge: Tony Williams]
Feeling better than I ever felt before today
But better late than never; it's orientation
Still we can make it better throwing all your cares away

[Spoken: Kanye West]
Can I talk my shit again?
Can I talk my shit again?!
I can't believe I'm back up in this muh'fucker
I'mma be late though
I gotta figure out what I'm finna wear
Yeah... the Roc is definitely in the building
GOOD Music's definitely in the building
I gotta say what's up to Tony Williams
On the vocals! Sings, he sings quite beautifully
Don't you agree? Don't you agree?
Uhh, and Jon Brion on the keys right now
And Warryn Campbell on the keys right now
So they ask me: "Why you call it Late Registration, 'Ye?"
Cause we takin these muh'fuckers back to school
If you know this part right here, feel free to sing along

[Bridge: Tony Williams + Kanye West]
Feeling better than I ever felt before today (If you feelin good)
But better late than never; it's orientation (It's orientation)
Still we can make it better throwing all your cares away
We want you to get used to this
Uhh, they can't do what we do baby
Uh-uh, uh-uh, they can't do what we do baby
Uh-uh, uh-uh, they can't do what we do baby
Yeah

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