HOMECOMING
Kanye West feat. Chris Martin Lyrics


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I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again

I met this girl when I was 3 years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees"
And from that point I never blow her off
Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
And make 'em straighten up their hat cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
She never messed with entertainers cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!"

I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again

But if you really cared for her
Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her




It always seems like she talking 'bout me
She said, "You left your kids, and they just like you
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
But they just not you" and I just got through
Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do: just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!

I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again

Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again

Overall Meaning

In "Homecoming," Kanye West reflects on his return to his hometown of Chicago and all the memories and emotions that come with it. The hook "I'm coming home again" is a repeated reminder of his longing to be back home. He wonders if those he left behind, like the girl Windy he met when he was three years old, think about him as much as he thinks about them. Windy had been his trusted advisor, and she had seen him rise to fame, but also witnessed how it had been challenging for him since he left Chicago. Kanye recognizes that he has abandoned his old life, including his kids, and how it affected them.


The song's third verse blends the internal conflicts Kanye has towards his actions with the memories of his hometown that he can't shake off. The verse raises the possibility that Kanye's hometown is changing without him there, and it's different now. The song's theme transforms from the nostalgia of coming home to the realization that he may not have a tangible connection to the place he once called home anymore.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming home again
Returning to my hometown after a long time away


Do you think about me now and then?
Do you still remember me, even though I've been gone for so long?


Cause I'm coming home again
I'm excited to be returning to my roots and reconnecting with my past


I met this girl when I was 3 years old
Recalling the memory of meeting someone special at a young age


And what I loved most she had so much soul
I was drawn to her because of her unique spirit and energy


She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me
She introduced herself in a friendly and outgoing way


But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees"
She had a carefree attitude and enjoyed smoking marijuana


And from that point I never blow her off
I never ignored or neglected her after we met


Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
I enjoyed showing her off to my friends from out of town


They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
She wasn't intimidated by people who acted tough, and put them in their place


And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
As I matured, she introduced me to new experiences and taught me how to navigate the city


In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
Seeing her at night was a breathtaking and unforgettable experience


I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
I expressed my deep attachment and loyalty to her


She never messed with entertainers cause they always leave
She didn't trust or have relationships with celebrities, because they were unreliable


She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
She felt used and disrespected by famous people who exploited her without caring about her wellbeing


Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
Someone exposed my involvement in a gang on national television, which was a betrayal by someone I trusted


I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
Her attitude towards me changed because of the betrayal and negative publicity


She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!"
Despite her disappointment with me, she still appreciated my success and hoped for more


Maybe we can start again
I hope to rekindle our relationship and move forward


But if you really cared for her
The person speaking doubts the other person's sincerity towards the girl they both knew


Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
If you really cared for her, you wouldn't have left to pursue your own goals without considering her feelings


Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
Occasionally, I still try to communicate with her, but it's not always productive


It always seems like she talking 'bout me
She still thinks and cares about me, even if our conversations aren't positive


They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
The artist's children admire him and want to follow in his footsteps musically


Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
Many people misunderstand the singer's intentions or approach to music


I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I didn't truly appreciate what Windy meant to me until she was no longer there for me


I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
The singer has been away from home for so long that it doesn't feel like home anymore


And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
The realization of Windy's importance to the artist came when he was back in his hometown


Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
The artist takes pride in representing his hometown and its people in his interviews and career


Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
The singer encourages the audience to show enthusiasm for his performance and their hometown


If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
The singer is proud to be from Chicago, and wants everyone to know it


Maybe you, do you remember when?
Asking if the other person remembers a specific event or memory


Fireworks at Lake Michigan
A specific memory involving fireworks at the famous Chicago landmark


Oh, now I'm coming home again
The artist can't wait to finally return to Chicago




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTONY WILLIAMS, KANYE WEST, WARRYN CAMPBELL, CHRIS MARTIN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ShreyasWalkthroughs

***** Fine. Lets take this into consideration. And i expect a valid rebuttal or else i will not reply.



 
Kanye changed hip-hop. He has 6 of the most acclaimed albums ever released (My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy is regarded the best album of the 2010's so far). Lets not ignore the fact that he has 21 Grammy awards. 


His albums have been well received by legendary musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Lou Reed, Bono, Bruno Mars, Nas, Elton John, and even Obama (despite his Jackass comment referring to Kanye). The list goes on but i'll stop there. 


He changes his style on every single album of his. He began with soul sampling on his first album, to a baroque approach on his second album, then he incorporated electro/disco in his third..... all the way to his most recent album Yeezus, which was industrial hip-hop. He can mix genres, sample without difficulty, and is a VERY creative artist, who is overlooked because of his childlike antics.


I feel you haven't listened to his music and hate because you do what the other brainwashed sheep do. But there i proved your point wrong.



@erwaosman2296

I'm coming home again.
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
I'm in home again.
[Verse 1 - Kanye West]
I met this girl when I was three years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said, excuse me little homie, I know you don't know me- but,
My name is Windy and, I like to blow trees and,
From that point I never blow her off,
They can come from outta town I like to show her off,
They like to act tough, she like to tow em off,
And make em straighten up their act, cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
And at nighttime my face lit up so astounding
And I told her in my heart is where she always be
She never mess with entertainers cause they always leave
She said it felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated got on TV and told on me
I guess it's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said, Ye keep making that, keep making that platinum and gold for me
[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
I'm in home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
[Verse 2 - Kanye West]
But if you really care for her, then you would n-never hit the airport,
To follow your dream, sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
It always seems like she talking about me,
She said you left your kids and they just like you
They wanna rap and make show beats just like you,
But they just not you and I just got through
Talking bout what she can try to do just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got till its gone
I guess this is why I'm here and I cant come back home
And guess when I heard that when I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark you lighters, wave em around,
And if you don't know by now, I'm talking about Chi Town,
[Chorus - Chris Martin]
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe, do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
I'm in home again
Maybe, do you remember when fireworks at lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Loyee oyeee oh, loyee oyeee oh
Coming home again
Maybe we can start again



All comments from YouTube:

@coraliscopuselaborat

I joined the military and was gone from home for 10 years. I relied on this song to make it back home and be with my friends and family. This song was my lifeline. I got out of the military and my family and friends were different. I came home but my home wasn't there. Listening to this song is like sitting in the past and I remember the good times. I wish I never joined so that I could have held onto what made me feel whole-family and friends. Now, I use the music that was out when I joined to remember the past. It gives me goosebumps. I wish things were the way they were before but time moves on.

@ahti29

You just trying to make yourself interesting.

@larryjord9959

@@ahti29 lool you are so insensitive man..

@el_maverick_

keep that chin up brother, we are grateful for your service , stay strong, keep moving forward.

@NevrAsk

I left home a few months ago, this song passed my mind as what I'm gonna listen to on the plane/train home knowing I'm going home to start something new, and start something again (school)

@coraliscopuselaborat

@@solrac4598 for you. Leave me alone, man. Your comment isn’t needed or necessary

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@OSyaz90

No matter what Kanye does or how irrationally he acts in the present day, nothing will ever take away from the fact that he’s made some of the best music in his generation.

@chrism7163

Thats what im saying

@chathamhart5637

onm

@MadCon93spiracy

he an artist, he emotional and sensitiv....he wants to prove himself to the world....problem he already way bigger than he realizes
Good luck yeezy...get well and be yourself.....fuck the rest cause u one o the best

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