Welcome to Heartbreak ft. Kid Cudi
Kanye West Lyrics


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My friend showed me pictures of his kids
And all I could show him was pictures of my cribs
He said his daughter got a brand new report card (card)
And all I got was a brand new sports car
Uh

And my head keeps spinning
Can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo
And my head keeps spinning
I can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo

Dad cracked a joke all the kids laugh
But I couldn't hear 'em all the way in first class
Chased the good life my whole life long
Look back on my life and my life gone
Where did I go wrong?

And my head keeps spinning
Can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo
And my head keeps spinning
I can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo

I seen it, I seen it before
I seen it, I seen it before
I've seen it, I've seen it before
I seen it, I seen it before





My God-sister gettin' married by the lake
But I couldn't figure out who I want to take
Bad enough that I showed up late
I had to leave 'fore they even cut the cake
Welcome to Heartbreak

And my head keeps spinning
Can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo
And my head keeps spinning
I can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo

Ooh-hoo
Ooh-hoo
Ooh-hoo

And I, and I can't stop
No, no, I can't stop
No, no, no, no, I can't stop
No, no, no, no, I can't stop
Can't stop, I can't stop, I can't stop
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no
No, no, no, no, oh-whoa
No, no, I can't stop

No, can't stop having these visions
I gotta get wit' it
Ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo, ooh-hoo
Hoo-hoo
Ooh-hoo
Ooh, ooh-hoo

Overall Meaning

In Kanye West's "Welcome to Heartbreak," featuring Kid Cudi, the rapper laments his never-ending cycle of chasing material success while neglecting true happiness and human connection. Kanye begins the song by describing a conversation with a friend who showed him pictures of his kids, while Kanye could only show off pictures of his extravagant homes. The friend mentions his daughter’s success with a new report card, and Kanye contrasts this by mentioning his purchase of a new sports car. We see Kanye's obsession with material wealth as he believes that it equates to progress and success in life. However, as he travels through first class to his next destination, he realizes that something is missing from his life. He is nostalgic for the joy of being present in his friend's living room, making memories and telling stories.


Through his reflections, Kanye questions the path he has chosen for himself and comes to understand that his relentless pursuit of money and status have left him feeling empty and disassociated from those around him. The song comes to its titular hook as Kanye admits, "Welcome to Heartbreak." His lyrics express his frustration with his no end to his own consumption, and his desire to change his way and connect with his friends, family and God.


Line by Line Meaning

My friend showed me pictures of his kids
My friend showed me some pictures of his children


And all I could show him was pictures of my cribs
And all I could show him was some pictures of my houses


He said his daughter got a brand new report card (card)
He said that his daughter received a new report card


And all I got was a brand new sports car
And all I got was a new sports car


Uh
I am expressing a feeling of dissatisfaction


Dad cracked a joke all the kids laugh
My father made a joke and all the children laughed


But I couldn't hear em all the way in first class
But I could not hear them as I was seated in first class


Chased the good life my whole life long
I have pursued a luxurious lifestyle throughout my entire life


Look back on my life and my life gone
Reflecting on my life, it has passed me by


Where did I go wrong?
I question where I made mistakes


I seen it, I seen it before
I have seen this before


My god sister gettin' married by the lake
My god sister is getting married by the lake


But I couldn't figure out who I want to take
But I couldn't decide who I wanted to bring as my date


Bad enough that I showed up late
I already arrived late


I had to leave 'fore they even cut the cake
I had to leave before they even cut the cake


Welcome to Heartbreak
I am now experiencing heartbreak


And my head keeps spinning
My mind keeps wandering


Can't stop having these visions
I can't stop having these thoughts


I gotta get wit' it
I need to get with the program


Oh ho, oh ho, oh ho
Expressing feeling of uncertainty


And I can't, and I can't stop
And I am unable to stop


No, no I can't stop
I am unable to stop


No, no, no, no I can't stop
I really can't stop


Can't stop, I can't stop, I can't stop
I'm really unable to stop


No, no, no, no
I really can't stop


Oh ho
I express frustration with disappointment


Oh oh ho
I am hopeless in the situation




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Patrick Reynolds, Benjamin Hudson-Mcildowie, Kanye Omari West, Jeffrey Bhasker, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@lumpyrex007

Best song on the Album.
It may be his best song ever based on how relevant it became to his life.

His whole life is heartbreak. Destined to be misunderstood. Destined to be overlooked and judged by people who don't even listen to the music.

Even now, Kanye's head keeps spinning, he can't stop having these visions, he's gotta get with it.

The video is a true match to the message.
It matches his career.
If you look honestly, you can see Kanye in the distractions, but you look superficially, you see malfunctioning garbage.



All comments from YouTube:

@isaiah_w

It's actually scary how ahead of his time Kanye was

@TobiOlan

You can't be behind your time when you shape what the future will be


**pointing head guy meme**

@chavleeezy

he still is

@ronaldbrown5842

Was?

@buddyscott3490

Wegee 02 is *

@JamesReviews

How is it scary? Like he made other people go to that style.

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@ericbumbera664

Ye and Cudi were meant for each other. They’ve never disappointed.

@cultinwoods3993

they have..

when they had a beef.. I was hurt 😔

@tariqtelesford9045

@@cultinwoods3993 you sir would have loved kids see ghosts

@biggj21

.i miss the old kanye.

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