Homecoming
Kanye West ft. Christ Martin Lyrics


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Yeah
And you say Chi city, Chi city, Chi city
I'm coming home again

Do you think about me now and then? (yeah)
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again, comin' (ow) home again
I met this girl when I was three years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said, "Excuse me lil' homie, I know you don't know mebut
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

The song "Homecoming" is Kanye West's ode to his hometown of Chicago. In the first verse, Kanye reminisces about growing up in the city and meeting Windy, a girl who showed him around the city and helped him discover his love for music. However, things soured between them when Kanye pursued his dreams in the entertainment industry and Windy felt left behind. The chorus repeats the phrase "Do you think about me now and then?" which could be interpreted as Kanye questioning Windy's feelings towards him or even pondering if Chicago still remembers and appreciates him as one of their own. In the second verse, Kanye addresses Windy, pleading with her to give him another chance to prove his loyalty and love for his hometown. Ultimately, the song is a heartfelt tribute to Chicago, the place that shaped Kanye into the artist he is today.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah
Expressing affirmation or agreement


And you say Chi city, Chi city, Chi city
Referencing his hometown Chicago and the repetition emphasises his excitement to return to it


I'm coming home again
Reiterating his anticipation to return to his roots


Do you think about me now and then? (yeah)
Asking if people still remember him


I met this girl when I was three years old
Recalling a past experience of meeting someone he loves


And what I loved most she had so much soul
Describing the girl's personality and how it attracted him to her


She said, "Excuse me lil' 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
Recalling the first conversation he had with the girl which led to them having a bond


Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
Boasting about his hometown and showcasing its beauty to others


They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
Describing how the girl he loves can make anyone get in line


And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
Referencing how the girl he loves took him downtown as he was growing up and how her face lit up while doing so


I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
Expressing his love and affection for the girl in his heart


She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
Describing how fickle entertainers can be and how it was not something the girl he loves was interested in


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
Explaining why the girl he loves distanced herself from him, as his fame and association with gangs led to her feeling exposed and betrayed


She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me"
Encouraging Kanye to continue making music that she enjoys and supports


Maybe we can start again
Expressing hope to reconcile with the girl he loves


But if you really cared for her Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Confronting himself with the idea that pursuing his dreams meant leaving the girl he loves behind


Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her It always seems like she talking 'bout me
Describing how he still communicates with the girl he loves but their conversations often revolve around him and his actions


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
Referencing younger artists who emulate his style but are not him, and discussing how he has already addressed this concept in other interviews


Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
Reflecting on people's perception of the music industry and how he never appreciated his roots until he left them


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
Ruminating on the irony of not being able to return home due to his fame, and realising this once he returned for a visit


Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Acknowledging that he is always representing his hometown, and aiming to make them proud in his work


Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Encouraging future artists to aim high and chase their dreams, knowing that even if they stumble, there is still a chance they will be okay


Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
Encouraging fans to enjoy themselves in his concerts by engaging with his music and creating a communal environment


If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
Finishing with a final reference to his love for his home city


Maybe you, do you remember when?
Eliciting nostalgia and memories from the listener


Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Recounting a specific memory of fireworks at Lake Michigan


Oh, now I'm coming home again
Tying the memory to his current return to his hometown




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antony Williams, Kanye West, Warryn Campbell, Chris Martin

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Comments from YouTube:

@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

@simulationone

Absolutely

@yvangogh6655

True!

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@VCNO

“Reach for the starts so if you fall, you land on a cloud.” What a lyricist. ❤

@powderedphantom5765

Pit bull said reach for the stars so if you fall you land on the top of the world

@kavirajpremchand2753

mr worldwide @@powderedphantom5765

@tiaartistone

My favorite line ❤

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