Power
Kanye West | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics
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The faces stare, they don't care
What's wrong with me
Is it my hair, why am I here
It's so clear, I don't belong here
And I feel my time is near
Why try to belong
With these cattle headed
The devil hides his laughter
Ooo
There is a time we must choose
To live and learn the truth
This time we won't lose
Given to us, the truth
A balance of all must be
The earth dies beneath our feet
Why do they deceive
These leaders that lead
They teach us the ways
To make us their slaves
The powers of the mind
Is what they hide
In everything confined
To unlock the mind
The lyrics of Kanye West's song "POWER" delve into themes of societal pressure, feelings of inadequacy, and a rebellion against the conformity that is expected of individuals. The opening lines, "Why does this happen to me / The faces stare, they don't care / What's wrong with me / Is it my hair, why am I here / It's so clear, I don't belong here," express a sense of self-doubt and confusion as the singer feels out of place among the masses. He recognizes the conformity and the mindlessness of the people who blindly follow leaders, which is why he compares them to "cattle headed straight for slaughter".
The song also addresses the idea of breaking free from these societal norms and opting for individuality. Kanye expresses the idea of living and learning the truth, choosing to be one's self instead of pretending to fit in. He references the powers of the mind that are often concealed from us and the deception of our leaders, suggesting that unlocking one's mind is the key to discovering the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Why does this happen to me
The singer is questioning why they are in their current situation.
The faces stare, they don't care
The singer is surrounded by people who are indifferent to them.
What's wrong with me
The singer is questioning what is causing their difficulties.
Is it my hair, why am I here
The artist is wondering if their appearance or purpose is causing their struggles.
It's so clear, I don't belong here
The artist feels out of place in their current environment.
And I feel my time is near
The singer senses that a significant event or change is coming soon.
Why try to belong
The singer questions the worth of fitting in with others.
With these cattle headed
The artist sees themselves and others as being blindly led.
Straight for slaughter
The artist believes that following the herd will lead to a bad outcome.
The devil hides his laughter
The artist believes that some malicious force is behind their struggles.
There is a time we must choose
The singer believes that there are crucial decisions to be made.
To live and learn the truth
The artist believes that seeking out the truth is essential to living well.
This time we won't lose
The singer is optimistic about their ability to succeed.
Given to us, the truth
The singer sees the truth as a gift to be accepted and understood.
A balance of all must be
The singer believes that there must be equilibrium in all things.
The earth dies beneath our feet
The artist is concerned about humanity's impact on the planet.
Why do they deceive
The artist questions the motives of those who mislead others.
These leaders that lead
The singer is criticizing those who hold positions of power.
They teach us the ways
The singer sees the leaders as influencers of societal norms and beliefs.
To make us their slaves
The artist believes that the leaders are trying to control and manipulate their followers.
The powers of the mind
The artist believes there is great potential within human consciousness.
Is what they hide
The artist believes that the leaders keep knowledge of the mind's potential from the public.
In everything confined
The singer sees limitations placed on many aspects of society.
To unlock the mind
The artist believes that liberating the mind is necessary for societal progress.
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Written by: Marcus Parks
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@representation.
I'm living in that 21st century
Doing something mean to it
Do it better than anybody you ever seen do it
Screams from the haters, got a nice ring to it
I guess every superhero need his theme music
No one man should have all that power
The clock's ticking, I just count the hours
Stop tripping, I'm tripping off the power
(21st-century schizoid man)
The system broken, and the school's closed, the prisons open
We ain't got nothin' to lose, ma'fucka, we rollin'
Huh? Ma'fucka, we rollin'
With some light-skinned girls and some Kelly Rowlands
In this white man's world, we the ones chosen
So goodnight, cruel world, I'll see you in the mornin'
Huh? I'll see you in the mornin'
This is way too much, I need a moment
@representation.
I'm living in that 21st century
Doing something mean to it
Do it better than anybody you ever seen do it
Screams from the haters, got a nice ring to it
I guess every superhero need his theme music
No one man should have all that power
The clock's ticking, I just count the hours
Stop tripping, I'm tripping off the power
(21st-century schizoid man)
The system broken, and the school's closed, the prisons open
We ain't got nothin' to lose, ma'fucka, we rollin'
Huh? Ma'fucka, we rollin'
With some light-skinned girls and some Kelly Rowlands
In this white man's world, we the ones chosen
So goodnight, cruel world, I'll see you in the mornin'
Huh? I'll see you in the mornin'
This is way too much, I need a moment
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With David Beckham loool
@Ocato92
"The system broken, the school is closed, the prisons open."
Now that line aged well!
@rosaria6363
Ocato92 yeah. Fits perfectly now
@Eminenceofeternity
@Ben Orsak The plan was being made 11 years ago?
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Ocato92 wow