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.
When I Die
Kanye West Lyrics
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To know some, if we both honest
Who lasts? Yeah, you lie
Spent the whole summer
Tryna be at the wrong place at the right time
But I know what's mine when I see it
I know, I know, I know when I see it
Riding down the 405, babyPacing, thinking, to myself
If I should make it right
When I pulled up to the light
And then my phone started ringing
Diamonds in the colors of those eyes
Don't know why, but I know a sign when I see it
The opening lines of "When I See It" by Kanye West featuring The Weeknd suggest a casual plan to smoke some weed, and to talk about honesty and trust in the context of a relationship. The first verse implies a sense of distrust and deception ("you lie"), potentially stemming from a summer spent trying to make something work at the "wrong place at the right time." Despite these complications and doubts, Kanye seems to have a sense of certainty and clarity when it comes to identifying what belongs to him, whether it be a person or an opportunity. This feeling is reinforced throughout the song, as he repeats the phrase "I know when I see it" several times.
As the song progresses, Kanye describes driving down the 405 (a major highway in LA) lost in thought, pondering whether or not he should try to fix things with his significant other. His phone rings, and the mention of "diamonds in the colors of those eyes" suggests that the person calling might be the one he's been thinking about. The second verse goes on to explore this connection, depicting a conversation that's full of questions and doubts but ultimately leads to a sense of hope and reconnection. The Weeknd's haunting vocals add to the melancholic undertones of the song, which never quite reach a resolution but leave the listener with a sense of longing and mystery.
Overall, "When I See It" is a slow-burning, emotionally complex track that touches on themes of love, loss, and the difficulty of trusting oneself and others. Kanye's lyrics shine a light on the paradoxical nature of modern romance, where even when things seem uncertain and difficult, there's still a sense of hope and possibility lurking around the corner.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll some, think I'll roll some
Let's smoke something, I'm gonna try it
To know some, if we both honest
To learn something, if we are both truthful
Who lasts? Yeah, you lie
Who endures? Yes, you deceive
Spent the whole summer
Used up the entire summer
Tryna be at the wrong place at the right time
Attempting to be in the incorrect location at the appropriate time
But I know what's mine when I see it
However, I recognize what belongs to me when I observe it
I know, I know, I know when I see it
I understand, I understand, I understand when I perceive it
Riding down the 405, baby
Driving on the 405, sweetheart
Pacing, thinking, to myself
Walking back and forth, pondering, to myself
If I should make it right
Whether I ought to do the right thing
When I pulled up to the light
When I drew near to the traffic signal
And then my phone started ringing
And then my phone began making noise
Diamonds in the colors of those eyes
Gemstones in the shades of those eyes
Don't know why, but I know a sign when I see it
I don't understand why, but I recognize a signal when I perceive it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kanye Omari West
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