Keep It Up
Kanye West Feat. Rhymefest Lyrics
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Get in first-line, let it take off
You made it brine then I take off
Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand
City on fire (fire, fire)
City on fire (last time)
City on fire (yeah, yeah, I got you)
Coming from the 'Raq
The home of the drillers
I'ma buy a home, then see you're home if I miss you
Rubbin' on your ass but your mouth is the issue
When you run for '24, I bet your spouse gon' be with you
Who put this together? Me, that's who
We did it, Joe, but what they really do?
Save the pep talk, and the TED Talk (ye)
I'm 'bout to send it off (ye), I'm 'bout send it off (ye)
Somebody set it off, (ye), well let me get this off (ye)
Visionary thoughts (ye), 'fore I could barely talk (ye)
Mind runnin' laps (ye), 'fore I could barely walk (ye)
They say we never make it (ye), that's what you thought (ye)
Cross me so much I got nails in my hand
City on fire, fire, fire (yeah, Pluto)
City on fire (yeah) fire, fire
City on fire, fire, fire
Cookin' out that Pyrex
City on fire, fire, fire (never had a doubt on the shit but I told you)
City on fire, fire, fire (nigga, I'ma bring it, I'ma, ah)
City on fire, fire, fire
Cookin' out that bowl, tryna scrape out the paint
One day I was high, had to pour the whole pint
Woke up in the sky, same money from the bank
I'll take it wrapped in plastic, accept anything
Cut up the dark with the 'fetti, nine times
Doped up today like I got ninety-nine lives
Blood on my money, see the blood in my eyes
LaFerrari, bando, two at a time
Every time I fuck, you gotta tell me it's mine
Sinnin' again, I've been winnin' again
Tray done got shot, he back spinnin' again
Ridin' with the fire bitch ain't never gon' see
Walkin' in with the day one in the head is a must
Dark in my flesh, say it run in my cup
Rose gold like a band-aid over my cut
Tailored in plush and corrupt, no discussion
Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand
City on fire, like Bethlehem
Testin' my faith and I fell in a trance
Blessin's on blessin's, they fell in my hand
Comin' from the 'Raq, we the home of the drillers
Comin' from the hunnids, you got change for a billion?
Comin' for the house, real change in a minute
When I run for '24, I know my spouse better be with me
Hunnid feet tall when I stand on the business
Look at how we did everything we intended
You don't want no tension, boy, you just want attention
I'ma pop up at your house if you pop up in my mentions
The bando, count money with a MAC
Seen too much violence, done seen too much death
Bodies on bodies, got a gang full of them
Raised by gangsters, prostitutes and pimps
Visit my grandmother in prison on Sunday
Talk in third person, won't admit it if I done it
Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin'
Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin'
City on fire, fire, fire
(Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin')
City on fire, fire, fire
(Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin')
City on fire, fire, fire
City on fire, fire, fire
City on fire, fire, fire
(Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin')
(She gon' make sure I'm right)
(Got you, first-line, let it take off)
(Cross me so much I got nails on my hands)
(City on fire)
The lyrics to Kanye West Feat. Rhymefest's song "Keep it up" are complex and open to interpretation. The song starts with the line, "She gon' make sure I'm right," which sets the tone for the lyrics that follow. The rapper talks about his city being on fire, which could be a metaphor for his career or the state of his world. He mentions crossness and being engulfed in flames, which could indicate feelings of anger and frustration. He also mentions the city of Chicago, where he and Rhymefest both hail from.
Throughout the song, the rappers touch on themes of loyalty, violence, and success. They talk about being raised in rough neighborhoods and coming from a lineage of gangsters, pimps, and prostitutes. They also speak about their determination to succeed and their willingness to take risks. The song's chorus, which repeats the phrase "City on fire," adds a sense of urgency to the lyrics, as if the artists are trying to convey a message.
In conclusion, "Keep it up" is a song with dense and layered meaning. Kanye West and Rhymefest's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they touch on themes of struggle, perseverance, and the price of success. The chorus, "City on fire," adds to the song's urgency, as if the artists are trying to convey a sense of urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
She gon' make sure I'm right
My partner will ensure that I am successful.
Get in first-line, let it take off
Get to the front of the line and start the journey to success.
You made it brine then I take off
You prepared the way for me to succeed, and now I'm taking off.
Cross me so much, I got nails in my hand
I have been betrayed so much that I feel like nails are embedded in my hand as a result.
City on fire (fire, fire)
The city is filled with intense passion and energy.
Coming from the 'Raq
I come from a place of danger and violence.
The home of the drillers
My hometown is known for producing individuals who engage in criminal activity.
I'ma buy a home, then see you're home if I miss you
I'll buy a home, and if I ever miss my partner, I'll visit their home.
Rubbin' on your ass but your mouth is the issue
I'm attracted to your body, but your negative attitude is a problem.
When you run for '24, I bet your spouse gon' be with you
When you run for president in 2024, your partner will be by your side.
Who put this together? Me, that's who
I am responsible for putting this project together.
We did it, Joe, but what they really do?
We achieved our goal, but what did our critics do?
Save the pep talk, and the TED Talk (ye)
I don't want unnecessary encouragement or motivational speeches.
I'm 'bout to send it off (ye), I'm 'bout send it off (ye)
I'm about to make a significant impact and achieve success.
Somebody set it off, (ye), well let me get this off (ye)
Someone started the fire, but let me share my thoughts and feelings.
Visionary thoughts (ye), 'fore I could barely talk (ye)
I had ambitious ideas before I could even articulate them verbally.
Mind runnin' laps (ye), 'fore I could barely walk (ye)
My mind was always active and full of ideas, even at a young age.
They say we never make it (ye), that's what you thought (ye)
Doubters said we would never succeed, but they were wrong.
Cookin' out that Pyrex
I am cooking illegal substances in a Pyrex dish.
City on fire, like Bethlehem
The city is filled with passion and energy, like the city of Bethlehem.
Testin' my faith and I fell in a trance
My faith is being challenged, and it has caused me to feel overwhelmed.
Blessin's on blessin's, they fell in my hand
I have been blessed with numerous positive opportunities.
Comin' from the hunnids, you got change for a billion?
Coming from a disadvantaged area, do you have enough wealth to make a significant difference?
Hunnid feet tall when I stand on the business
I feel powerful and influential when I am working on my project.
Look at how we did everything we intended
We achieved all of our goals precisely as intended.
You don't want no tension, boy, you just want attention
You don't want to start a conflict; you just want people to pay attention to you.
I'ma pop up at your house if you pop up in my mentions
If you try to cause problems on my social media accounts, I will come to your home.
(Money like sage in my house, keep it burnin')
I keep money around my house, metaphorically represented as sage, constantly burning.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Darryon Aaron Bunton, Jacob Canady, Kanye Omari West, Nayvadius Wilburn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Maxed_In
2023 and still jamming classics
@PLOttawa
This song's still brand new. Love it.
@Jamyes9909
PS I wouldn't want it if it wasn't ๐
@stephendunphy1891
Like the Corona virus๐
@Nilz-ie8li
Peak Kanye
@kazamere7
Iโm high as mf fly as
@juliusstuckey3913
kanye you a fuckin genius. and fest is one of the underrated lyricists in the fuckin game.
@TampaAries
Julius Stuckey That nigga sucked
@Taxidermistification
the guitar. kanye killed it again.
@juliusstuckey3913
THEY SAY YA ATTITUDE DETERMINES YA LATITUDE/ I'M HIGH AS A MUHFUCKA/ FLY AS A MUHFUCKA MY FAVORITE LINE OF THIS LOST CLASSIC!!!!