Impossible
Kanye West f/Twista & Keyshia Cole Lyrics


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I've been waiting my life, and I stayed on my grind
Now I made up my mind, it's been way too much time
That's why, it's just impossible, It's I'm-poss-ible
And you know that
(I don't wanna hear that bull shit, I wanna hear that official shit)
(Kanye and that Twista shit, that's so impossible to get it (it's just impossible))
(Get it, that's so impossible to get it)
Get it, that's so impossible to get it (It's impossible))

Ain't no way you could pull up to the party in a Bentley blowing be in a club like this (oh no)
Ain't no way you could cook up in the studio with Kanye and get it jukking in the club like this
Ain't no way that you could win, dust some haters off while I'm sipping on my 'hen,
Holla at a chick while she sippin on her gin
And I got the mobsters hollering at her friends, (its impossible)
For you to ever be the nicest; you ain't get gangsta or get righteous,
You ain't never stood on a tip like this, you ain't never stood for no shit like this
(Its just impossible)
For you to get it if you don't wanna win; so get up off ya ass
And go for yours
And never for mine
Now you ain't from the ride that I'm in
Know what I'm
Saying

It's impossible for you to ever get wit me because of how I ride on the track;
Got the bitch in the back of the billy yo? When my celeb
Used to have the bitch in the back of the Cadillac (it's just impossible)
Niggas always hating
Leaving me for wiling out for po kim
You be sitting back talking yo shit
I can't help but I see you tho, I don't get it (Its impossible)
Lil mama, for you to fit all that up in a pants, moving kinda wilder
Turn a regular jeans in a low riders
Tell me can I be your man (its just impossible)
For you to ever deny, that I'm about chi-town
Represent the city with the deal for 12 years and sell a couple a mil and still hold it down, That's possible

Get it, bundled up and, lit it, smoke a lil' blunt don't, admit it
Do it like I did too late, I did it
The controversy can't worse me man, I'm eating but I'm still thirsty and
Thirsty what is you saying
I gotta a duel with a couple niggas that's Thursday man
Why the hell is I'm worrying, hopping out the Benz with the perfect 10
Man your life must be perfect man, look at how they came up with the perfect plan
Its impossible
Got strip clubs playing gosspital
Girl so sick in the hospital
You know I jumped out like pakadu
I only break it down I when I rock wit you
Since Michael Jackson made rock wit you
I done did shit on logical
Maybe cause we did the impossible
Maybe we done did the impossible

No matter what I do, see I been waiting all my, waiting all my life, yeah,
And I know I stayed on my grind, I know I stayed on my grind,
Its impossible for me to fail baby, I gotta keep on moving,
Gotta keep on moving, its impossible





(Its just impossible) (it's impossible)

Overall Meaning

In the song "Impossible," Kanye West and Twista spit rhymes about the impossibility of some things happening. They extol their own abilities and the level of success they've attained, hinting at the fact that those abilities are not easily replicated. Kanye discusses how it's impossible for someone to pull up to a club in a Bentley and have the same level of coolness as him. He also addresses how it's impossible for one to deny his origins and roots, stating that he represents his hometown, Chi-town, and has been doing that for twelve years. Twista jumps in on the second verse, bragging about his abilities on the track while calling out his haters. He also mentions how it's impossible for others to fit the same way as he does in his pants or to achieve the same success he has achieved in the music industry. Keyshia Cole and BJ provide the catchy hook, emphasizing throughout the track that certain things are "just impossible" and that they need to keep moving forward in their success.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been waiting my life, and I stayed on my grind
I have been working hard and pursuing my dreams for my entire life.


Now I made up my mind, it's been way too much time
I have decided that it is time for me to accomplish my goals, as I have waited too long already.


That's why, it's just impossible, It's I'm-poss-ible
I have such an intense drive and determination that I see nothing as impossible.


And you know that (I don't wanna hear that bull shit, I wanna hear that official shit)
I am tired of hearing negativity and excuses from others, I only want to hear positive and official things.


(Kanye and that Twista shit, that's so impossible to get it (it's just impossible))
Many people find it impossible to achieve the level of success that Kanye West and Twista have reached.


(Get it, that's so impossible to get it)
It is very challenging to achieve the level of success that I am striving for.


Ain't no way you could pull up to the party in a Bentley blowing be in a club like this (oh no)
It is impossible for others to live up to the standards of luxury and success that I have set for myself.


Ain't no way you could cook up in the studio with Kanye and get it jukking in the club like this
It is unlikely for others to have the talent and work ethic required to create successful music with Kanye West.


Ain't no way that you could win, dust some haters off while I'm sipping on my 'hen,
It is impossible for others to win over their haters as easily as I can, all while enjoying a drink.


Holla at a chick while she sippin on her gin
I have the confidence to approach and talk to women, even when they are already enjoying a drink.


And I got the mobsters hollering at her friends, (its impossible)
I am so successful and well-connected that even mobsters are interested in the people I associate with.


For you to ever be the nicest; you ain't get gangsta or get righteous,
It is impossible for others to truly become great in their craft without having either a strong, gangster-like attitude or a righteous, moral one.


You ain't never stood on a tip like this, you ain't never stood for no shit like this (Its just impossible)
Others haven't had the same level of expertise or passion for their craft as I have, making it impossible for them to succeed as I have.


For you to get it if you don't wanna win; so get up off ya ass
People cannot achieve success if they do not have the desire and drive to do so, they need to work harder and get motivated.


And go for yours
People have to go after what they want in life and make it happen.


And never for mine
However, success should not come at the cost of hurting others or taking advantage of them.


Now you ain't from the ride that I'm in
Others are not accustomed to the level of success, luxury, and extravagance that I have experienced in my life.


Know what I'm Saying
Do you understand what I'm trying to tell you?


It's impossible for you to ever get wit me because of how I ride on the track;
It is impossible for others to match my talent and skill as a musician.


Got the bitch in the back of the billy yo? When my celeb
Even my lovers have to be in a luxurious car to keep up with my success and lifestyle.


Used to have the bitch in the back of the Cadillac (it's just impossible)
I have elevated my life even further since I was with someone who couldn’t match my lifestyle.


Niggas always hating / Leaving me for wiling out for po kim
People constantly hate on me, even for small or insignificant things I’ve done.


You be sitting back talking yo shit / I can't help but I see you tho, I don't get it (Its impossible)
I am aware that people talk behind my back and they don’t understand what it takes to achieve the level of success I have.


Lil mama, for you to fit all that up in a pants, moving kinda wilder / Turn a regular jeans in a low riders / Tell me can I be your man (its just impossible)
It is impossible for me to date women who do not fit my high standards for appearance and style.


For you to ever deny, that I'm about chi-town / Represent the city with the deal for 12 years and sell a couple a mil and still hold it down, That's possible
It is possible for me to proudly represent my hometown of Chicago for over a decade and continue to succeed and set records.


Get it, bundled up and, lit it, smoke a lil' blunt don't, admit it / Do it like I did too late, I did it
I have done things other people can't even admit to because they don’t have the same level of connections or influence that I do.


The controversy can't worse me man, I'm eating but I'm still thirsty and / Thirsty what is you saying / I gotta a duel with a couple niggas that's Thursday man
I am able to handle controversy and criticism with ease, but I am always looking to pursue new challenges and achieve even more success.


Why the hell is I'm worrying, hopping out the Benz with the perfect 10 / Man your life must be perfect man, look at how they came up with the perfect plan / Its impossible
Why would I worry about anything when I am living a luxurious life with beautiful people around me? It’s impossible for others to achieve this level of success and therefore, my life can appear perfect.


Got strip clubs playing gosspital / Girl so sick in the hospital / You know I jumped out like pakadu / I only break it down I when I rock wit you
Even if someone is doing poorly, I am still able to have a good time and provide some happiness to them because of my influence and connections.


Since Michael Jackson made rock wit you / I done did shit on logical / Maybe cause we did the impossible / Maybe we done did the impossible
I have achieved such incredible success that it almost feels supernatural. Perhaps it is because I have accomplished the impossible.


No matter what I do, see I been waiting all my, waiting all my life, yeah, / And I know I stayed on my grind, I know I stayed on my grind, / Its impossible for me to fail baby, I gotta keep on moving, / Gotta keep on moving, its impossible
I have dedicated my entire life to my craft and worked tirelessly to succeed. I refuse to fail because my drive is so strong and my goals are so important to me.


(Its just impossible) (it's impossible)
Repeated emphasis on the idea that the level of success achieved by these musicians is impossible for most people to attain.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL TERRELL MITCHELL, KANYE OMARI WEST, ARMANDO MANZANERO CANCHE, SID WAYNE

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Comments from YouTube:

@BrooklynPanther

Keyshia Was Definitely on her Grind back in the Days. Love this Performance. Happy Someone post this

@bbounce803

Those people didn’t know how legendary this song and performance really is

@chiamelorchi

We need this keysh and kanye!

@dutch4hollis

This song makes me cry it feels so good

@denisjiron6411

How can I get a copy of this video? I'm one of the horn players on the video. Thanks!

@lyricallyric

This that keyshia Cole!

@savoirfare47

Chi-Town🔥

@josephdarden3053

You understand if you from the CHI