Cold
Kanye West (feat. DJ Khaled) Lyrics


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Kanye West! (Swag King Cole) DJ Khaled!

Can't a young nigga get money any more? (ah)
Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor (ah)
Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Come to meet me without no drawers?

Dinner with Anna Wintour, racing with Anja Rubik
I told you mahfuckas it was more than the music
In the projects one day, to Project Runway
We done heard all that loud-ass talking, we're used to it
I'm from where shorties fucked up, double-cupped up
Might even kill somebody and YouTube it
To whoever think their words affect me is too stupid
And if you can do it better than me, then you do it
We flyer than a parakeet, floatin' with no parachute
Six thousand dollar pair of shoes, we made it to the Paris news
Don't talk about style cause I embarrass you
Shut the fuck up when you talk to me 'fore I embarrass you

Can't a young nigga get money any more? (ah)
Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor (ah)
Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Come to meet me without no drawers?

And the whole industry want to fuck your old chick
Only nigga I got respect for is Wiz
And I'll admit, I had fell in love with Kim
Around the same time she had fell in love with him
Well that's cool, baby girl, do ya thang
Lucky I ain't had Jay drop him from the team
La Familia, Roc Nation
We in the building, we still keep it basement
We flyer than a parakeet, floatin' with no parachute
Six thousand dollar pair of shoes, I made it to the Paris news
Don't talk about style cause I'll embarrass you
Shut the fuck up when you talk to me 'fore I embarrass you
GOOD Music, we fresh, we fresh
Anything else, we detest, detest
Bitch-ass niggas got ass and breasts
All that said, let me ask this quest'

Can't a young nigga get money any more?
Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor
Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws
Come to meet me without, don't talk to me 'bout style, nigga
I'll mothafuckin' embarrass you
Talking 'bout clothes, I'll mothafuckin' embarrass you
Hollering 'bout some hoes, I'll mothafuckin' embarrass you
Way too cold, I promise you'll need some theraflu

(Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh) Get the theraflu
(Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh) Get the theraflu




(Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh, uh, uh-uh, uh-uh)
(Uh, uh-uh, uh-uh uh) Get the theraflu

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Cold" by Kanye West and DJ Khaled touch upon several themes, including wealth, style, fame, and relationships. Kanye West opens up the song by questioning whether young people can make money anymore, highlighting the challenges of making a name for oneself in the modern world. He then brags about his wealth and status, citing dinner with renowned fashion editor Anna Wintour and racing with model Anja Rubik. The line "we're used to it" indicates that he's become accustomed to people doubting him and his abilities.


He then goes on to talk about his origins, saying he's from where people are messed up on drugs and may even kill someone and then share it on YouTube. This suggests that he's had to hustle and grind his way to success, overcoming obstacles along the way. He flips the script, claiming that those who think their words affect him are too foolish to realize their own insignificance. "And if you can do it better than me, then you do it" shows his confidence and drive to be the best at what he does.


Later, he talks about the drama surrounding his then-girlfriend Kim Kardashian, mentioning fellow rapper Wiz Khalifa and insinuating that he may have had Kim first. He expresses his respect for Wiz, indicating that he has no ill will towards him. He then references his association with Jay-Z's Roc Nation and GOOD Music, stating that they are still keeping it real despite their success. The line "Bitch-ass niggas got ass and breasts" suggests that he's not impressed with those who are all talk and no action.


Overall, the song is a braggadocious statement of Kanye West's success and status, as well as a message of resilience in the face of adversity. The lyrics exemplify the confidence and swagger that have made Kanye a polarizing figure in the music industry.


Line by Line Meaning

Can't a young nigga get money any more? (ah)
Can't I, as a young person, still make money, or have all the opportunities been taken away?


Tell PETA my mink is dragging on the floor (ah)
Notify People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals that the fur coat I am wearing is trailing behind me as I walk.


Can I have a bad bitch without no flaws Come to meet me without no drawers?
Is it possible for me to find a woman who is extremely attractive, and who will show up to meet me without wearing any underpants?


Dinner with Anna Wintour, racing with Anja Rubik I told you mahfuckas it was more than the music
I have had dinner with Anna Wintour, and raced against Anja Rubik. As I've always maintained, my life and work is about more than just the music.


In the projects one day, to Project Runway We done heard all that loud-ass talking, we're used to it
I went from being in a poor, urban neighborhood to designing high fashion. All the trash-talking haters and critics don't phase me. I'm used to it.


I'm from where shorties fucked up, double-cupped up Might even kill somebody and YouTube it
I come from a place where young people get into trouble, and they drink cough syrup by the bottle. They might even commit murder and post a video of it online.


To whoever think their words affect me is too stupid And if you can do it better than me, then you do it
Anyone who thinks that their words can hurt or influence me is foolish. And if you believe you can do better than me, then go ahead and try.


We flyer than a parakeet, floatin' with no parachute Six thousand dollar pair of shoes, we made it to the Paris news
We are more stylish and cool than anyone else, like a brightly-colored bird soaring through the air without a care. We've even made it onto the front page of the Parisian news with our expensive footwear.


Don't talk about style cause I embarrass you Shut the fuck up when you talk to me 'fore I embarrass you
Don't even try to talk to me about fashion or style, because I will make you look foolish. And if you keep talking, I'll embarrass you even more.


And the whole industry want to fuck your old chick Only nigga I got respect for is Wiz
Everyone in the music business wants to sleep with your ex-girlfriend. The only other person in the industry who I actually respect is Wiz Khalifa.


Well that's cool, baby girl, do ya thang Lucky I ain't had Jay drop him from the team
Fine, that's okay--you do what you want, girl. But you should know that I could have Jay-Z fire your current boyfriend from the record label if I really wanted to.


La Familia, Roc Nation We in the building, we still keep it basement
Jay-Z's music empire, Roc Nation, is like a family to me. We are always working hard, even though we've already achieved a lot.


Bitch-ass niggas got ass and breasts All that said, let me ask this quest'
These fake, cowardly men are more concerned with their looks than their character. With all that said, let me ask this question.


Talking 'bout clothes, I'll mothafuckin' embarrass you Hollering 'bout some hoes, I'll mothafuckin' embarrass you Way too cold, I promise you'll need some theraflu
If you try to talk to me about fashion, or brag about your sexual conquests, I will make you regret it. I'm so confident and cool, you'll feel like you have a fever and need some cold medicine.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHAUNCEY HOLLIS, JAMES TODD SMITH, KANYE WEST, MARLON WILLIAMS

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Comments from YouTube:

@-M0LE

Wow Kanye looks so young

@ChaoticChicken2

+MOLEINTHEHOLE Can't a really really young nigga get money any more?????

@realmatic5401

Lol

@calebbennett-harper3075

Black Jack that’s me

@agent_lu

Lol

@sethsingermusic

Legendary comment 🤣🤣

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@treyblanden

This kid captured Kanye perfectly. He deserves a damn Oscar.

@KaseyKahne5

Probably the best thing DJ Khaled has made.

@FrancoisDeutschmann

*put his name on

@ThouArtOfWar

DJ Khaled ain't make nothing he's a promoter Best shit he ever put his Name on lol.

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