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 albumsโ808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)โwere 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.
Work It Out
Kanye West Lyrics
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I can't lie to you, I can't lie to you
I never lied to you I can't
Can't lie y'all, he disrespected y'all
No matter how times I've tried to you
I can't lie to you, I can't lie to you, I can't
Uh, just like a nigga, go figure
Mo' figures, more hating ass niggas
Mo' commas, more hating ass problems
No matter how much I've tried
No matter how much I try
Can't lie to you, I can't lie to you, uh
No matter how many times I've
No matter how many rhymes I've
I got it all in my mind
I got it all in my mind, and
I can't lie to you
(No matter how many times I've tried)
I can't, I can't lie to you
I can't, I can't lie to you
Coming from the back block, posted like a backdrop
Rags to the riches, got rich and bought the rack top
Lot of homies died here, look at what the grind did
Put me in the same shoes, still do what Shyne did
More bitches, more bitches, more riches
They don't want no broke niggas
But don't call them gold diggers
I don't know, I don't know, why I ain't get the picture?
Why Cosby slipped her?
Why I fucked 'em both when they said they sisters?
Why Eazy ain't have the Magic?
Why AI never won a 'ship?
And why God took Max and Chinx
And he ain't take me when I got hit?
No matter how much I've tried
No matter how much I try
Can't lie to you, I can't lie to you, uh
No matter how many times I've
No matter how many rhymes I've
I got it all in my mind
I got it all in my mind, and
I can't lie to you
(No matter how many times I've tried)
I can't, I can't lie to you
I can't, I can't lie to you
Beyond Pรฉrignon, the fame, the money
The Baccarat crystal that's hanging from the ceilings above me
Hearing people whisper, screaming I'm lucky but trust me
Nothing come free, shawty tried to keep my son from me
Or I could be delirious to take life serious
Remain single forever, can't wife nothing, period
I'm a G, I need privacy, media's never kind to me
Niggas beefing on small time things, we on a dying spree
He disrespected y'all
Just like a nigga, go figure
He talking reckless, yo
I can't accept it, yo
No matter how much I've tried
For the love of my people, I guess I'll let it go
I can't figure it out
No matter how much I try
Can't lie to you, I can't lie to you, uh
No matter how many times I've
No matter how many rhymes I've
I got it all in my mind
I got it all in my mind, and
I can't lie to you
(No matter how many times I've tried)
I can't, I can't lie to you
I can't, I can't lie to you
In Kanye West's song "Work It Out," the artist reflects on his struggles in life and relationships. He acknowledges that no matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to be truthful with the people around him. He admits to never lying to them before, but now he feels like he can't lie to them anymore. He explains how he's always been real with them and can't compromise his values by lying.
In the second verse, Kanye reflects on his past experiences and controversial figures and events. He questions why famous people like Bill Cosby, Eazy-E, and Allen Iverson faced scandals or misfortunes in their lives, while he has been lucky so far. He also admits to having slept with two women who claimed to be sisters. Kanye concludes the song by saying he can't figure out why some people talk and behave the way they do, but he's going to let things go for the sake of his people.
Overall, "Work It Out" is a reflective and introspective song about Kanye West's personal struggles with relationships and his past experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter how many times I've tried to you
I've tried to be honest with you, but I keep failing
I can't lie to you, I can't lie to you
I can't fake the truth, I can't deceive you
I never lied to you I can't
I'm not a liar, I can't pretend to be someone I'm not
Can't lie y'all, he disrespected y'all
I can't lie to you guys, he insulted you
Uh, just like a nigga, go figure
Typical behavior of a man, no surprise there
Some shit they said they might never figure
Something that they claim they cannot understand forever
Mo' figures, more hating ass niggas
The more money you have, the more people will hate you for it
Mo' commas, more hating ass problems
The more wealth you accumulate, the more challenges you will face
Coming from the back block, posted like a backdrop
I am from a humble neighborhood and my background shapes my identity
Rags to the riches, got rich and bought the rack top
I came from poverty and worked hard to achieve success and buy a luxury car
Lot of homies died here, look at what the grind did
Many of my friends died in this neighborhood, and it shows the harsh reality of working hard
Put me in the same shoes, still do what Shyne did
If I were in a similar situation, I would do what the rapper Shyne did
More bitches, more bitches, more riches
The more women you have, the more wealth you can accumulate
They don't want no broke niggas
Women don't want to date men who have no money
But don't call them gold diggers
However, do not insult them by saying they only care about money
I don't know, I don't know, why I ain't get the picture?
I don't understand why I didn't realize something earlier
Why Cosby slipped her?
Why did Bill Cosby sexually assault her?
Why I fucked 'em both when they said they sisters?
Why did I have sex with two women who claimed to be siblings?
Why Eazy ain't have the Magic?
Why didn't Eazy-E get cured of AIDS like Magic Johnson?
Why AI never won a 'ship?
Why didn't Allen Iverson win a championship with his team?
And why God took Max and Chinx
Why did God let rappers Max and Chinx die?
And he ain't take me when I got hit?
And why didn't God take me when I was shot?
Beyond Pรฉrignon, the fame, the money
Beyond the luxury champagne, the fame and wealth
The Baccarat crystal that's hanging from the ceilings above me
The high-end crystal glassware that decorates my home
Hearing people whisper, screaming I'm lucky but trust me
People gossip about my success and think it's just luck, but it's more than that
Nothing come free, shawty tried to keep my son from me
There's always a price to pay, even in relationships with family members
Or I could be delirious to take life serious
Maybe I'm crazy for taking life too seriously
Remain single forever, can't wife nothing, period
I prefer to stay single and can't commit to any woman
I'm a G, I need privacy, media's never kind to me
I'm a gangsta and require privacy, because the media always paints a negative picture of me
Niggas beefing on small time things, we on a dying spree
People are fighting over insignificant matters, while our community is facing bigger problems
He disrespected y'all
He insulted all of you
Just like a nigga, go figure
Typical male behavior, no surprise there
He talking reckless, yo
He's speaking out of line and without respect
I can't accept it, yo
I cannot tolerate this behavior
For the love of my people, I guess I'll let it go
To protect my community, I will forgive and move on
I can't figure it out
I cannot understand this situation
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Karim Kharbouch, Nasir Jones, Kanye Omari West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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