Number 1
Kanye West feat. Pharell Lyrics


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World's, world's, world's famous
World, world, world's famous
You're now listening to (girl)
Skateboard P and the Louis Vuitton Don (I'm back)
It's so unfair, it's so unreasonable
Let's go

I must've hurt your feelings (come on)
Your temper hit the ceiling (come on)
You know I wanna talk to you (get 'em P)
Oh girl, come on (come on)
But to maintain this livin' (come on, come on)
God knows it's not given (come on)
You know I got a lots to do (let's take 'em up)
Oh girl, come on (come on)
I know this part ain't pretty (come on, come on)
But you know I been busy (yeah)
That's why I can't talk long on the phone (uh-huh)
Oh girl, come on (come on)
So honey, if you with me (come on, come on)
Know I'll look for your pretty (yeah)
Face to smile when I get home
And when we make love you know it's gon' be amazin' (yeah)

'Cause you're my number one (baby girl, you and me)
Smash hit (that's a hit to me)
Off the charts (look how she get to me)
Classic (she might be nothin' to you but she the shit to me)
Soon as I'm done (tell me how you love that)
I'm dashin (number one, can't put nothin' above that)
Home to hold your heart (you deserve a verse from me)
And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary, go)

Didn't I just tell ya (go)
That you're my Cinderella (get 'em p)
My dream ball ain't fixed one sight (come on)
Oh girl, come on (come on, come on)
Baby, you know I'd rather be where you are (world's famous)
You are my shining star
But last night, uh, that just wasn't right
Oh girl, come on (come on, come on)
I know this part ain't pretty (come on)
But you know I been busy
That's why I can't talk long on the phone (the international)
It's hard for you, baby girl, come on (world's famous)
So honey if you with me (yeah, yeah)
Know I'll look for your pretty (everybody)
Face to smile when I get home (I need you to sing along with me)
And when we make love you know it's gon' be amazin (this part, it's comin' up check it out)

Number one (baby girl, you and me)
Smash hit (that's a hit to me)
Off the charts (look how she get to me)
Classic (she might be nothin' to you but she the shit to me)
Soon as I'm done (tell me how you love that)
I'm dashin' (number one, can't put nothin above that)
Home to hold your heart (you deserve a verse from me)
And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary, go)
Number one (baby girl, you and me)
Smash hit (that's a hit to me)
Off the charts (look how she get to me)
Classic (she might be nothin' to you but she the shit to me)
Soon as I'm done (tell me how you love that)
I'm dashin' (number one, can't put nothin above that)
Home to hold your heart (you deserve a verse from me)
And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary, go)

Yesterday I was half the man you see
Baby that's because you the other half of me
You my number one hit on the line of the charts
I'ma FedEx my love and have you sign for my heart
For my number one I keep ya dumb fly
Fresh to death you like after death
I resurrected my gold Jesus of Nazareth
Now we fresh as a prince while they Jazzy Jeff
And you don't be sayin shit when they askin' questions
A-a-and you be givin' me my space a-a-and
You don't be runnin' on myspace a-a-and
You know some other shit I hate w-w-what
W-w-when they violate b-but
Tonight man I ain't in the mood for it
Don't matter who wore it, you wore it
Look how ya coordinated man that's my favorite
I love the way that it

Number one (fits on you)
Smash hit (baby girl, that's the shit on you)
Off the charts (look how she get to me)
Classic (she might be nothin' to you but she the shit to me)
Soon as I'm done (t-tell me how you love that)
I'm dashing (number one, can't put nothing above that)
Home to hold your heart (you deserve a verse from me)
And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary)
Number one (come on, come on)
Smash hit (you're my number one girl)
Off the charts
Classic (you're my number one girl)
Soon as I'm done (come on, come on)
I'm dashin' (you're my number one girl)
Home to hold your heart
And smash it (you're my number one girl)

World's, world's, world's famous (you're my number one girl)
World, world, world's famous (you're my number one girl)




World's, world's, world's famous (you're my number one girl)
World, world, world's famous (you're my number one girl)

Overall Meaning

The song "Number 1" by Kanye West featuring Pharell is a love song that speaks to the ups and downs of relationships. The song starts off with a boastful intro proclaiming the fame and success of the artists. The lyrics then turn emotional, with Kanye addressing a lover with whom he's had a fight. He apologizes for not being able to spend more time with her and reassuring her that she's his number one, no matter what.


The chorus repeats the phrase "you're my number one" as a declaration of love and loyalty. The verses also touch on themes of trust, appreciation, and admiration. The second verse speaks to the importance of having a strong partner in a relationship, while the third speaks to the physical and emotional closeness achieved through intimacy.


Overall, the song can be interpreted as a tribute to true love and the challenges that come with it, but still emphasizing the importance of perseverance and commitment.


Line by Line Meaning

World's, world's, world's famous
We are famous all over the world


World, world, world's famous
We are famous all over the world


You're now listening to (girl)
You are currently listening to a female voice


Skateboard P and the Louis Vuitton Don (I'm back)
Pharell Williams and Kanye West are featured artists on this track


It's so unfair, it's so unreasonable
The current situation is unjust and irrational


Let's go
Let us proceed


I must've hurt your feelings (come on)
I may have offended you emotionally


Your temper hit the ceiling (come on)
You got very angry


You know I wanna talk to you (get 'em P)
I want to have a conversation with you


Oh girl, come on (come on)
Come on, girl


But to maintain this livin' (come on, come on)
However, to sustain this lifestyle we must continue to work hard


God knows it's not given (come on)
We are not given this easily


You know I got a lots to do (let's take 'em up)
I have a lot of work to complete


I know this part ain't pretty (come on, come on)
I acknowledge that this section is not attractive


But you know I been busy (yeah)
You know I have been occupied


That's why I can't talk long on the phone (uh-huh)
That is why I cannot talk on the phone for an extended period of time


So honey, if you with me (come on, come on)
So, if you are with me


Know I'll look for your pretty (yeah)
I will look for your beautiful face


Face to smile when I get home
A face that will light up when I arrive home


And when we make love you know it's gon' be amazin' (yeah)
When we engage in sexual intercourse, it will be extraordinary


'Cause you're my number one (baby girl, you and me)
Because you are my top priority, my significant other


Smash hit (that's a hit to me)
This music is a smash hit


Off the charts (look how she get to me)
The music transcends any chart


Classic (she might be nothin' to you but she the shit to me)
This is a classic hit song to me even if it's not something to someone else


Soon as I'm done (tell me how you love that)
As soon as this music is complete, tell me how you like it


I'm dashin (number one, can't put nothin' above that)
I'm moving fast to the next thing, nothing can come before my number one


Home to hold your heart (you deserve a verse from me)
I will come home to hold your heart and give you a special verse in my music


And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary, go)
And we will celebrate and party like it is our anniversary


Didn't I just tell ya (go)
Didn't I just inform you


That you're my Cinderella (get 'em p)
You are my fairy tale love


My dream ball ain't fixed one sight (come on)
My perfect dream girl is not limited to one appearance


Oh girl, come on (come on, come on)
Come on, girl


Baby, you know I'd rather be where you are (world's famous)
You know I would prefer to be with you


You are my shining star
You are the most important person in my life


But last night, uh, that just wasn't right
However, what happened last night was wrong


It's hard for you, baby girl, come on (world's famous)
It is difficult for you, my love


So honey if you with me (yeah, yeah)
So, if you are with me


Know I'll look for your pretty (everybody)
I will search for your beauty, everyone will see it


Face to smile when I get home (I need you to sing along with me)
A face that will light up when I arrive home, I want you to sing with me


And when we make love you know it's gon' be amazin (this part, it's comin' up check it out)
When we engage in sexual intercourse, it will be extraordinary


Number one (baby girl, you and me)
You are my number one, my significant other


I'm dashin' (number one, can't put nothin above that)
I'm moving fast to the next thing, nothing can come before my number one


Yesterday I was half the man you see
Yesterday, I was only half of the man I am today


Baby that's because you the other half of me
That is because you complete me


You my number one hit on the line of the charts
You are my top priority and the most important person in my life


I'ma FedEx my love and have you sign for my heart
I will send you my love and require a signature for my heart


For my number one I keep ya dumb fly
For my top priority, I will keep you looking and feeling amazing


Fresh to death you like after death
You look fresh and perfect, even after death


I resurrected my gold Jesus of Nazareth
I revived my lost and forgotten treasure and made it like new


Now we fresh as a prince while they Jazzy Jeff
Now we look and feel like royalty while others appear less remarkable


And you don't be sayin shit when they askin' questions
You do not respond to their inquiries with negative comments


A-a-and you be givin' me my space a-a-and
You allow me my personal space


You don't be runnin' on myspace a-a-and
You do not use Myspace (social media) excessively


You know some other shit I hate w-w-what
You know what else I dislike


W-w-when they violate b-but
When others infringe upon us


Tonight man I ain't in the mood for it
I am not in the mood for that tonight


Don't matter who wore it, you wore it
It does not matter who else has it, you are the one who wears it best


Look how ya coordinated man that's my favorite
I love how you coordinate your outfits


I love the way that it
I enjoy the way it


Number one (fits on you)
You are my number one, and that outfit looks good on you


Smash hit (baby girl, that's the shit on you)
This outfit looks amazing on you


Soon as I'm done (t-tell me how you love that)
As soon as I finish this, tell me how it makes you feel


I'm dashin (number one, can't put nothing above that)
I'm moving fast to the next thing, nothing can come before my number one


And smash it (we gon' party like it's our anniversary)
And we will celebrate and party like it is our anniversary


Number one (come on, come on)
You are my number one, my significant other


Smash hit (you're my number one girl)
You are my top priority, my significant other


Off the charts
Above and beyond any chart


Classic (you're my number one girl)
This is a classic hit song for my top priority


Soon as I'm done (come on, come on)
As soon as I am finished, let's go


I'm dashin' (you're my number one girl)
I'm moving fast to the next thing, because you are my top priority


Home to hold your heart
I will come home to hold your heart


And smash it (you're my number one girl)
And I will celebrate and cherish you because you are my top priority


World's, world's, world's famous (you're my number one girl)
We are famous all over the world, and you are my top priority


World, world, world's famous (you're my number one girl)
We are famous all over the world, and you are my top priority




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye Omari West, Pharrell L. Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

@lewiscoffey3703

The chorus is the dopest part of the song to me

@biancamarcellous5007

Yea still one of my favorite songs

@deshawncross4003

Remember this!!! Man remember Hype Williams in his prime?!? That was such a legendary era in hiphop/R&B

@Milathegoatnyc

DeShawn Cross 👍🏾👍🏾👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

@carlosz5798

pharrell is always ahead of time 

@vladimirabreu6848

lol ahead of his time? this songs sound like anything the Jacksons would have done in the 70's

@user-qd6im2hp2e

@@vladimirabreu6848 it was a modern version of that

@IWantToBeInOVO

​@@vladimirabreu6848 everyone's always going to have inspirations, Pharrell has stated many times in interviews he uses The Jacksons and Stevie Wonder as massive inspirations for his music and ideas. I think what the dude is trying to say is Pharrell has mixed his own personality and inspirations into something people havent really seen before in "modern time"

@malikedmond8398

Damn the mid 2000s held a special memory to me with songs like this

@arenwalker3624

This is late 00s 2006

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