Glow
Kanye West and Drake Lyrics
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You better watch out for me, I'm 'bout to glow
Your boy all glowed up
Every time we touch down, bet it go up
'Member doin' shows, ain't nobody show up
Pour your heart out, ain't nobody show love
They used to laugh when my whip was on the tow truck
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
Time to shake the dice, time to change the li-i-ight
No more 9 to 5, autopilot dri-i-ive
Used to work the fries, now we supersi-i-ize
We go suit and tie, we gon' touch the sky-y-y
We so certified, we so certifi-i-ied
Fuck you haters still, that's an F-Y-I-I-I
They gon' bang this here all summerti-i-ime
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
Yeah, yeah
Turn me way up, my voice is really low
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, okay
Watch out
Watch out, why nigga?
The cops out, cops out
It's all love when I ride top down
Top down
I started out way down low
Started from the bottom, now we here now
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
We about to get the whole nine
The whole nine, we just landed on a gold mine
We the new Abu Dhabi, this is our time
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
I just take the dreams I've been sold
And sell 'em for more
You already know
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
Hope I deal with karma 'fore my son do
'Cause I be drivin' round this bih with no sunroof
Man the glow got me feelin' like I'm gunproof
Watch out for me, I'm about to glow
I still have my guard up
Blame this thing I'm part of
Trying to avoid more confrontation
I just gotta try harder
Taking the time to clear my mind 'cause
Soon as I'm able to let that go
Watch out for me, I'm bound to glow
Through devotion
Blessed are the children
We love y'all too!
We believe if there's anything y'all wanna do in life
You need devotion
Can I hear right on?
Through devotion
Blessed are the children
We live for it
Clap your hands this evening
Come on y'all
I said it's alright
Clap your hands this evening
Come on y'all
The lyrics of "Glow" by Kanye West and Drake convey a sense of self-assuredness and confidence in their respective paths to success. The repeated refrain of "Watch out for me, I'm 'bout to glow" serves as a bold declaration of their impending rise and shining in the music industry. The opening verse reflects on the journey from humble beginnings to attaining success, with references to overcoming challenges like being disregarded when their careers were in their nascent stages. The lines "Your boy all glowed up / Every time we touch down, bet it go up" suggest a newfound sense of empowerment and recognition.
As the song progresses, Kanye and Drake highlight the transformation from mundane routines to a more elevated lifestyle. The lyrics capture a shift from the grind of a regular job to a more glamorous existence, symbolized by leaving behind menial work like manning fries and embracing a more luxurious and fulfilling existence. This evolution is echoed in the lines "Time to shake the dice, time to change the light / No more 9 to 5, autopilot drive" which signify a departure from the norm and embracing a more extraordinary life.
The track also explores themes of success and the challenges that come with it. Kanye and Drake reflect on the haters they've encountered on their journey to the top, emphasizing that despite the criticism, they continue to thrive and succeed. The lyrics convey a sense of triumph and resilience against detractors with lines like "They gon' bang this here all summertime" indicating that their achievements will not go unnoticed.
The closing verses of the song delve into deeper introspection and contemplation. Kanye grapples with the concept of karma and its potential impact on his son, expressing a sense of responsibility and awareness of his actions. The mention of feeling "gunproof" signifies a sense of invincibility and confidence in the face of adversity. The final lines of the song touch on themes of unity and support, with a message of love and encouragement towards listeners, signifying a sense of community and shared experiences in their pursuit of dreams and success.
Line by Line Meaning
You better watch out for me, I'm 'bout to glow
Be prepared for my success, I'm about to shine
Your boy all glowed up
I have transformed and grown
Every time we touch down, bet it go up
Every time we arrive, things escalate
'Member doin' shows, ain't nobody show up
Remember performing when no one attended
Pour your heart out, ain't nobody show love
Share your emotions, yet receive no support
They used to laugh when my whip was on the tow truck
They mocked me when my car was being towed
'Til me and bein' broke finally broke up
Until I left behind my poverty
Time to shake the dice, time to change the li-i-ight
It's time to take risks and alter the path
No more 9 to 5, autopilot dri-i-ive
No more typical job, now on auto-pilot
Used to work the fries, now we supersi-i-ize
Previously working in fast food, now expanding
We go suit and tie, we gon' touch the sky-y-y
We dress formally, aiming high
We so certified, we so certifi-i-ied
We have proven ourselves, entirely qualified
Fuck you haters still, that's an F-Y-I-I-I
Ignoring haters, just so you know
They gon' bang this here all summerti-i-ime
This song will be popular all summer
Turn me way up, my voice is really low
Increase the volume, my voice is soft
Watch out, why nigga?
Be cautious, what's the reason?
The cops out, cops out
Police presence is here
Started out way down low
Initial beginnings were humble
We the new Abu Dhabi, this is our time
We are the new wealthy destination, our era has arrived
I just take the dreams I've been sold
I pursue the dreams I've been promised
And sell 'em for more
To achieve even greater success
Hope I deal with karma 'fore my son do
I hope to resolve my issues before my son faces them
'Cause I be drivin' round this bih with no sunroof
Driving without a sunroof in this area
Man the glow got me feelin' like I'm gunproof
Feeling invincible due to the shine
I still have my guard up
I remain cautious and vigilant
Blame this thing I'm part of
Fault lies in the situation I am involved in
Taking the time to clear my mind 'cause
Allowing myself time for mental clarity
Soon as I'm able to let that go
As soon as I can move on from that
Through devotion
By dedicating oneself
Blessed are the children
Children are blessed
We love y'all too!
We appreciate you all as well!
We believe if there's anything y'all wanna do in life
We believe you can achieve anything you desire
Can I hear right on?
Can I receive some affirmation?
We live for it
We exist for that purpose
Clap your hands this evening
Applaud during this moment
Come on y'all
Let's go, everyone
I said it's alright
I confirm that everything is okay
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Paul Jefferies, Aubrey Drake Graham, Carlo Montagnese, Cydel Charles Young, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Ilsey Anna Juber, Jordan Ullman, Kanye Omari West, Kenza Samir, Louis A. Johnson, Majid Al Maskati, Maurice White, Noah D. Goldstein, Noah James Sh
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fishgrz125
Kanye's stage dance moves are impeccable, and DEFINITELY one of a kind 😶😶
JustEraseTheSystem
@Son of Columbus I’m screaming lmao
Son of Columbus
@Bobby Lorenzo came to check on u are u fine now
COVID -19
@DAZZ nah
DAZZ
Bro his music is ahead of time, his clothes is ahead of time, his dance moves are ahead of time
Taylor X
When you pay for Drake tickets and end up at a Kanye show lmao
JustEraseTheSystem
And here we are now about to roll up to a Drake and Ye show tomorrow let’s fucking go
Lovleen
That would be a dream
Janelle Allen
Drake is a reliable dude to hi issues. I don't think he would jip you out your money.. you pay for Drake and you got him. Mon (money over niggas).! My opinion..?... and you can. He'll be there.
sinsixteen
= trash to gold