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Kanye West Lyrics

Please welcome Dr donda West forever, ever
The singer is acknowledging and thanking the audience for their attendance and support of his late mother, Dr. Donda West, who he considers to be present forever.

Can you hear me? yeah forever, ever
The singer is confirming whether or not he is being heard by the audience, and again referencing his mother's everlasting presence.

Forever, forever, no
The singer is repeating the notion of eternal presence, with the emphasis on negation or opposition to traditional notions of time and finality.

Glorious, glory, glory, glory
The artist is repeating the theme of holiness and divinity, possibly in connection with his mother's role as a religious figure and educator.

It feels good to be home and to all of you
The artist is expressing gratitude and pleasure at being back in his home state and addressing a familiar audience.

I thank you so much for your support
The singer is thanking the audience for their continued support and appreciation of his work and his late mother's legacy.

For your support of me for so many years
The singer is acknowledging the audience's support of his career and the longevity of that support over the years.

And more importantly For the work you continue to do
The artist is thanking the audience for their contributions to society and their efforts in furthering the causes that he and his mother believe in.

What do you want me to talk about?
The artist is inquiring about what the audience would like to hear him speak on or address in his performance.

Well, he said something that was A little bit dangerous
The artist is referring to a person who gave him permission to speak about whatever he wanted, but warned that his thoughts or ideas might be controversial or risky.

He told me I could talk About anything I wanted to
The singer is recounting a conversation where he was given complete freedom of speech to address any topic he desired.

And you know, I am my son's mother The man I described in the introduction Is being so decidedly different my son
The artist is referencing his own son and how his identity, beliefs, and ideas differ from his own and those of his late mother, who was previously introduced in the performance.

(When you're runnin' outta time and You're not outta time)
The singer is offering a philosophical or existential statement about time, suggesting that even when one is running out of time, they may not truly be out of time yet.

And what made the project extra Special to me is I got a chance to share not only What he has meant to me But what he has meant to a generation
The singer is referencing a project he worked on that allowed him to share not only his personal connection to his son, but also the broader impact his son and his legacy have had on a generation of people.

(Change the time)
The singer is repeating the idea of altering or changing one's perception or experience of time.

As one writer said, we came from somewhere Not just from the wombs of our mothers And the seeds of our fathers But from a long line of Generations who came before us
The artist is quoting a writer who emphasizes the idea that human beings come from lineages that extend far beyond the immediate parents or family members, and pay homage to generations that have come before and helped shape our existence.

Is the kingdom (Is the kingdom) And the power (And the power) And the glory (And the glory) Forever? (Forever)
The artist is repeating a phrase from Christian scripture that references a belief in God's perpetual reign over the universe.

Forever, yeah forever, yeah Forever, forever, no, oh, yeah Glorious, glory, glory, glory
The singer is again repeating several key phrases that conveys the themes of eternality and holiness.

What did I teach him? (Glory) And why Kanye ain't scared?
The singer is asking a rhetorical question about what he imparted to his son and why he himself is not afraid to be controversial or voice his opinions.

I'd rather deal with the shame than Take the weight of the lie Every time we talk I just wait for the lies Every time I get the food I just wait for the flies
The artist is expressing a preference for dealing with negative consequences and emotions instead of concealing the truth or participating in deception, referenced through metaphors of food and insects.

Look, just send your prayers up They'll be waitin' in the skies My, my, my, Miss American Pie Was a hero after Katrina but That levee went dry
The artist is encouraging the audience to pray and have faith, while also referencing the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the subsequent failures of government response and infrastructure.

Mom met my dad back in '75 Two years later, the chosen has arrived
The artist is sharing personal information about his parents and the circumstances of his birth, which he suggests was fateful or destined.

Holy, Holy, Holy Father Hold me in an ocean worth of Holy Water And David's slingshot Hope it throws you farther
The singer is addressing God in a prayer-like manner, requesting divine protection and strength, and referencing the biblical story of David and his slingshot, which he hopes will propel him further.

You brought church to stadiums Built for only soccer
The artist is acknowledging his own success in bringing religious and spiritual themes to large public venues, which are typically reserved for sports events.

When the world built on lies The truth is a threat Faith over the fortune It kept you outta debt
The singer is making a statement about how the world is often characterized by lies or deception, and suggesting that possessing faith instead of money or wealth can help keep one from falling into debt or other financial woes.

It's snakes in money pit's that You ain't found yet
The singer is suggesting that there may still be hidden dangers or pitfalls associated with wealth, and that he himself may not yet have discovered or confronted them.

Crooks behind the scene like "He ain't drown yet?"
The singer is referring to potential enemies or detractors who may be waiting for him to fail or suffer a setback, and questioning their motivations or integrity.

Rain bills from the ranch 'til The whole town wet god's grace rains down That's the holy fountain Got twelve thousand acres full Of holy mountains
The artist is making a reference to his own wealth and property (specifically, a ranch and mountains), which he suggests are blessed by God and are sources of spiritual rejuvenation and inspiration.

See, you almost didn't make it Who are you without Him?
The artist is acknowledging his own vulnerabilities or obstacles, and noting that his status or identity might be very different without the influence of religion or a higher power.

Holy, Holy, Holy Father Hold me in a ocean the size of Holy Water Man, if plan A worked You wouldn't know your daughter For every tear you cried in South Carolina
The singer is addressing God once again, requesting strength and guidance in a religious context, and referencing the pain and suffering he has experienced (especially in South Carolina) and the potential for things to have turned out differently if not for divine intervention.

Is the kingdom (Is the kingdom) And the power (And the power) And the glory (And the glory) Forever? (Forever)
The singer is again repeating a phrase from Christian scripture that references a belief in God's perpetual reign over the universe.

Is the kingdom (Is the kingdom) And the power (And the power) And the glory (And the glory) Forever? (Forever)
The artist is once again repeating a phrase from Christian scripture that references a belief in God's perpetual reign over the universe.