Black Skinhead
Kanye West | www.AudioCastle.net Lyrics


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For my theme song
My leather black jeans on
My by any means on
Pardon, I'm getting my scream on
Enter the kingdom
But watch who you bring home
They see a black man with a white woman
At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong
Middle America packed in
Came to see me in my black skin
Number one question they asking
Fuck every question you asking
If I don't get ran out by Catholics
Here come some conservative Baptists
Claiming I'm overreacting
Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch

Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300, like the Romans
300 bitches, where the Trojans?
Baby we living in the moment
I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted

And you know it, and you know it

So follow me up cause this shit 'bout to go (down)
I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now)
But there's nowhere to go (now)
And there's no way to slow (down)

If I knew what I knew in the past
I would've been blacked out on your ass

Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300, like the Romans
300 bitches, where the Trojans?
Baby, we living in the moment

I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted

And you know it, and you know it
Stop all that coon shit
Early morning cartoon shit
This is that goon shit
Fuck up your whole afternoon shit
I'm aware I'm a wolf
Soon as the moon hit
I'm aware I'm a king
Back out the tomb bitch
Black out the room, bitch
Stop all that coon shit
These niggas ain't doing shit
Them niggas ain't doing shit

Come on homie what happened

You niggas ain't breathing you gasping
These niggas ain't ready for action
Ready-ready for action
Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
I think I'm possessed, it's an omen
I keep it 300 like the Romans
300 bitches, where the Trojans?
Baby, we living in the moment
I've been a menace for the longest
But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
And you know it, and you know it
So follow me up cause this shit 'bout to go (down)
I'm doing 500, I'm outta control (now)
But there's nowhere to go (now)
And there's no way to slow (down)
If I knew what I knew in the past
I would've been blacked out on your ass




God! God! God! God!
God! God! God! God!

Overall Meaning

In "Black Skinhead", Kanye West begins by stating that he needs a "theme song" before he puts on his black leather pants and fulfills his goals, no matter the consequences. Despite being successful, he is aware of the danger of his actions, and he warns others from bringing problems with them to the "kingdom" (likely a reference to his personal space or empire). When Kanye is seen with a white woman, he notes that others will think of him as King Kong, a monstrous black character tamed by a white woman.


Kanye West expresses his resentment against those who question him and against those with conservative views. He identifies with the young black kids in Chicago, explaining that they are overreacting because of the oppression and violence they experience. He then transitions to a more boastful side of himself, where he speaks about his success with women and how he's been a menace for the longest time. He confirms he's a wolf and a king as the moon hits, and tells others to stop their coonery while rudely ending the song with a shoutout to God.


Line by Line Meaning

For my theme song
This is the song that represents who I am and what I stand for.


My leather black jeans on
I am dressed in my favorite outfit that makes me feel confident and powerful.


My by any means on
I am determined to achieve my goals and I am not afraid to do whatever it takes to make them happen.


Pardon, I'm getting my scream on
I am expressing my feelings loudly and passionately because I believe what I have to say is important.


Enter the kingdom
I am confident in myself and my abilities and I am ready to take on any challenge that comes my way.


But watch who you bring home
Be mindful of who you associate with and who you bring into your personal space, as not everyone has your best interests at heart.


They see a black man with a white woman
Society often judges and discriminates against interracial couples, especially when it involves a black man and a white woman.


At the top floor they gone come to kill King Kong
In America, powerful black men are often targeted for their success and achievements, just as King Kong was hunted down and killed in the movie.


Middle America packed in
My fan base and audience stretches across America, not just on the East or West coast.


Came to see me in my black skin
My fans appreciate and admire me for who I am, regardless of my race or skin color.


Number one question they asking
My fans are curious and want to know more about me and my life.


Fuck every question you asking
I am tired of being asked the same questions and I refuse to answer them anymore.


If I don't get ran out by Catholics
I am not afraid to express my beliefs and opinions, even if they go against what the Catholic Church stands for.


Here come some conservative Baptists
Other religious groups may also express their disapproval of me and my message.


Claiming I'm overreacting
Some people may not understand or agree with how strongly I feel about certain issues and causes.


Like them black kids in Chiraq bitch
I am comparing myself to the young black kids trapped in the violence and poverty of Chicago, who are often misunderstood and underestimated by society.


Four in the morning, and I'm zoning
I am in a deep state of thought and concentration, possibly even feeling a spiritual connection.


They say I'm possessed, it's an omen
Some people may view my dedication and passion as unnatural or strange, possibly even supernatural.


I keep it 300, like the Romans
I am strong and steadfast like the ancient Roman empire, never giving up or backing down from a challenge.


300 bitches, where the Trojans?
I have a lot of women in my life, but they aren't going to get the best of me or distract me from my goals.


Baby we living in the moment
We should focus on enjoying and making the most of the present moment, rather than always dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.


I've been a menace for the longest
I have always been a rebel and a troublemaker, unafraid to go against the norm.


But I ain't finished, I'm devoted
I am still dedicated and committed to my craft and my message, and I will not stop until I have achieved what I set out to do.


And you know it, and you know it
You can see and feel my passion and devotion, and you recognize that I am different from other artists.


Stop all that coon shit
I refuse to perpetuate negative stereotypes of black people, and I won't stand for those who do.


Early morning cartoon shit
Some people are living in a fantasy world and don't understand or care about the real struggles and injustices faced by many of us.


This is that goon shit
This is the music that represents the hard and gritty reality of life in the streets.


Fuck up your whole afternoon shit
My music is so powerful and energizing that it can change your entire mood and mindset for the day.


I'm aware I'm a wolf
I recognize that I am a predator and a powerful force to be reckoned with.


Soon as the moon hit
My inner wolf comes out and I become even stronger and more unstoppable.


I'm aware I'm a king
I am the ruler of my own domain and I have the power to achieve my dreams and goals.


Back out the tomb bitch
Just like Jesus rose from the dead, I am overcoming obstacles and becoming stronger than ever before.


Black out the room, bitch
Dim the lights and get ready for some intense and powerful music that will leave you breathless.


These niggas ain't doing shit
Other rappers and artists may talk a big game but they are not really making a difference or changing anything.


Come on homie what happened
What's the matter, why aren't you doing more to create change and make a difference in the world?


You niggas ain't breathing you gasping
Other rappers and artists may be struggling to keep up with my pace and intensity, because they are not living up to their full potential.


These niggas ain't ready for action
Other rappers and artists may not be prepared to face the real struggles and challenges of life in the music industry.


Ready-ready for action
I am always ready and prepared to take on whatever challenge comes my way, no matter how difficult or daunting it may be.


God! God! God! God!
I am invoking the power and presence of a higher being and recognizing that there are forces beyond our control that guide and shape our lives.


God! God! God! God!
I am continuing to recognize and honor the power of a higher being, and expressing my devotion and faith in that power.




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@TheFuronda

The first time I saw this video was when I accidentally left my TV on and woke up in the middle of the night. Scared tf outta me.

@dudemanofdude

Did it have the glitchy part where he looks like the final boss from the first Thor movie

@ryanshields8560

You fell asleep and left this on? How the flying fuck did you fall asleep listening to a song like this lmao

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