Wolves
Kanye West Caroline Shaw & Vic Mensa & Sia Lyrics
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Dancin', down there
I found you, somewhere out
'Round 'round there, right right there
Lost and beat up
Down there, dancin'
I found you, somewhere out
Right down there, right 'round there
Lost and, found out
Turned out, how you thought
Daddy, found out
How you turned out, how you turned out
If mama knew now
How you turned out, you too wild
You too wild, you too wild
You too wild, I need you now
Got to love you
Found you, found you
Right now, right now
Right now, right now
If your mama knew how
You turned out, you too wild
You too wild, you too wild
You too wild, and I need you now
Lost and found now
Cry, I'm not sorry
Cry, who needs sorry when there's Hennessey?
Don't fool yourself
Your eyes don't lie, you're much too good to be true
Don't fire fight
Yeah I feel you burning, everything's burning
Don't fly too high
Your wings might melt, you're much too good to be true
I'm just bad for you
I was lost and beat up
Turned out, burned up
You found me, through a heartache
Didn't know me, you were drawn in
I was lost and beat up
I was warm flesh, unseasoned
You found me, in your gaze
I found me, oh Jesus
I was too wild
And I need you now, lost and, found out, yeah
You gotta let me know if I could be your Joseph
Only tell you real shit, that's the tea, no sip
Don't trip, don't trip, that pussy slippery, no whip
We ain't trippin' on shit, we just sippin' on this
Just forget the whole shit, we could laugh about nothin'
I impregnate your mind, let's have a baby without fuckin', yo
I know it's corny bitches you wish you could unfollow
I know it's corny niggas you wish you could unswallow
I know it's corny bitches you wish you could unfollow
I know it's corny niggas you wish you could unswallow
I know it's corny bitches you wish you could unfollow
I know it's corny niggas you wish you could unswallow
You tried to play nice, everybody just took advantage
You left your fridge open, somebody just took a sandwich
I said baby what if you was clubbin'
Thuggin', hustlin' before you met your husband?
Then I said, "What if Mary was in the club
When she met Joseph around hella thugs?
Cover Nori in lambs' wool
We surrounded by the fuckin' wolves"
"What if Mary was in the club
'Fore she met Joseph with no love?
Cover Saint in lambs' wool
We surrounded by the fuckin' wolves"
The lyrics to Kanye West’s song Wolves are a mix of personal introspection, societal commentary, and romantic pursuits. The song opens with West describing his lost and beat-up state, and how he found his partner somewhere down there, and wants them now. The repeated chorus talks about how his partner has turned out to be wild and how he needs them now, despite the fact that they might be seen as too much.
The second verse addresses the idea of not being sorry and instead drowning out emotions with substances like Hennessey, all the while recognizing that one’s eyes don’t lie. The third verse has West reflecting on his personal losses and how he was found by his partner. In the final verse, West seems to be addressing the listener directly, discussing the idea of being misunderstood and underestimated by society whilst still recognizing the need for human connection and romantic love.
Overall, the lyrics to Wolves seem to revolve around themes of loneliness, loss, and the desperate need for love and companionship. Through its personal and societal commentary, the song focuses on revealing the vulnerability of West and his listeners alike.
Line by Line Meaning
Lost out, beat up
Feeling lost and battered
Dancin', down there
Trying to dance away the pain
I found you, somewhere out
You came into my life unexpectedly
'Round 'round there, right right there
In that place we call ours
Turned out, how you thought
You ended up how I expected
How you turned out, how you turned out
You are not the person I thought you were
If mama knew now
Your actions would have upset your mother
You too wild, you too wild
You are unpredictable and uncontrollable
I need you now
I need you in my life
Cry, I'm not sorry
I won't apologize for your pain
Who needs sorry when there's Hennessey?
Forgiveness can be found in a bottle of alcohol
Your eyes don't lie, you're much too good to be true
You seem too perfect to be real
Don't fire fight
Don't start unnecessary conflict
Yeah I feel you burning, everything's burning
I can sense your intense emotions
Your wings might melt, you're much too good to be true
You are destined for greatness, but be wary of failure
I was lost and beat up
I was emotionally and physically damaged
You found me, through a heartache
You entered my life during a difficult time
Didn't know me, you were drawn in
You were inexplicably attracted to me
I was warm flesh, unseasoned
I was naive and inexperienced
You found me, in your gaze
I saw myself in your eyes
And I need you now, lost and, found out, yeah
I need you in my life, despite our past
You gotta let me know if I could be your Joseph
Will you let me be the one to guide and protect you?
Only tell you real shit, that's the tea, no sip
I promise to be honest with you
Don't trip, don't trip, that pussy slippery, no whip
Don't worry, I'll handle you with care
We ain't trippin' on shit, we just sippin' on this
Let's enjoy what we have and not stress over the little things
Just forget the whole shit, we could laugh about nothin'
Let's move forward and find joy in the present moment
I impregnate your mind, let's have a baby without fuckin', yo
I want to inspire and influence your thoughts
I know it's corny bitches you wish you could unfollow
I understand that some people find me uncool or cheesy
I know it's corny niggas you wish you could unswallow
I know some people regret getting involved with me
You left your fridge open, somebody just took a sandwich
You left yourself vulnerable and someone took advantage of you
Cover Nori in lambs' wool
Protect my daughter from the harsh world
We surrounded by the fuckin' wolves
We are surrounded by people who will try to harm us
What if Mary was in the club 'Fore she met Joseph with no love?
What if the most important people in history were once like us?
Cover Saint in lambs' wool
Protect my son from the harsh world
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alan Brinsmead, Cydel Young, Elon Rutberg, Kanye West, Kirby Lauryen, Magnus Hoiberg, Malik Yusuf, Mike Dean, Noah Goldstein, Patrick Reynolds, Ryan McDermott, Sia Furler, Victor Mensah
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