Pt. 2
Kanye West ft. Desiigner Lyrics
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Up in the morning, miss you bad
Sorry I ain't called you back
Same problem my father had
All his time, all he had, all he had
In what he dreamed
All his cash, market crashed
Hurt him bad, people get divorced for that
Momma pass in Hollywood
If you ask, lost my soul
Driving fast, lost control
Off the road, jaw was broke
'Member we all was broke
'Member I'm coming back
I'll be taking all the stacks
I got broads in Atlanta
Twisting dope, lean, and the Fanta
Credit cards and the scammers
Hitting off licks in the bando
Black X6, Phantom
White X6 looks like a panda
Going out like I’m Montana
Hundred killers, hundred hammers
Black X6, Phantom
White X6, panda
Pockets swole, Danny
Selling bar, candy
Man I'm the macho like Randy
The choppa go Oscar for Grammy
Bitch nigga, pull up ya panty
Hope you killas understand me
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, I
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, I
Taking all the stacks, oh
I got broads in Atlanta
Twist the dope, lean and shit, sippin' Fanta
Credit cards and the scammers
Wake up Versace, shit life Desiigner
Whole bunch of lavish shit
They be asking round town who be clappin shit
I be pullin up stuff in the Phantom ship
I got plenty of stuff of Bugatti, whip look how I try this shit
Black X6, Phantom
White X6, killing on camera
How can I find you?
Who do you turn to?
How do I bind you?
If I don't turn to you
No other help I know, I stretch my hands
The song "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 2" by Kanye West, Desiigner, and Caroline Shaw explores themes of regret, loss, and redemption. In the first verse, West expresses remorse for not keeping in touch with a loved one, citing the same issue that his father had. He recounts the struggles his father faced, including losing everything he had dreamt of and all his cash due to a market crash. Eventually, his mother passed away in Hollywood, and West admits to losing his soul and control over his life. However, despite his mistakes, he wants to come back and take all the stacks.
In the second verse, Desiigner takes over with his signature energetic flow, bragging about his wealth and power through his affiliation with criminal activities. He brags about having "broads" in Atlanta, selling drugs, and driving expensive cars like the Black X6 Phantom and White X6. However, he also highlights his desire for recognition and status, as evidenced by his mention of winning an Oscar or Grammy. The chorus sung by Caroline Shaw emphasizes West's desire to feel liberated and free from the mistakes of his past, as he stretches his hands towards an unknown force.
Overall, "Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 2" is a song that showcases contrasting narratives. While one verse speaks of remorse and regret, the other is filled with pride and materialism. Yet, they both share a common desire for redemption and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
I told, I told, ay ay, I told you
I am reminding you that I have already discussed this with you before.
Up in the morning, miss you bad
I wake up every morning and miss you terribly.
Sorry I ain't called you back
I apologize for not returning your call earlier.
Same problem my father had
I am facing the same problem that my father had.
All his time, all he had, all he had
My father invested all his time and resources into his dreams.
In what he dreamed
He was focused on his dreams and aspirations.
All his cash, market crashed
He invested his money, but suffered when the market crashed.
Hurt him bad, people get divorced for that
This experience caused my father a lot of pain, and can be the reason why relationships fall apart.
Drops some stacks pops is good
I am able to help my father financially and take care of him now.
Momma pass in Hollywood
My mother passed away in Hollywood.
If you ask, lost my soul
If you inquire, you will know that I have lost my sense of purpose and direction.
Driving fast, lost control
I was recklessly driving and lost control of my life as a result.
Off the road, jaw was broke
I crashed and injured myself severely, breaking my jaw.
'Member we all was broke
Remember, we were all struggling financially at one point.
'Member I'm coming back
Remember, I am making a comeback.
I'll be taking all the stacks
I am working hard to make a lot of money.
I got broads in Atlanta
I have girlfriends in Atlanta.
Twisting dope, lean, and the Fanta
I am using drugs and getting high with my girlfriends.
Credit cards and the scammers
I am engaging in illegal activities such as credit card fraud.
Hitting off licks in the bando
I am committing robberies in a certain place.
Black X6, Phantom
I have a black BMW X6 car.
White X6 looks like a panda
My white BMW X6 car resembles a panda.
Going out like I’m Montana
I am living life like Tony Montana from the movie 'Scarface'.
Hundred killers, hundred hammers
I have a large group of criminals with me, armed with dangerous weapons.
Pockets swole, Danny
I have a lot of money in my pockets.
Selling bar, candy
I am selling illegal drugs and making money.
Man I'm the macho like Randy
I am tough and strong like wrestler 'Macho Man' Randy Savage.
The choppa go Oscar for Grammy
My gun is so powerful and dangerous that it deserves an award.
Bitch nigga, pull up ya panty
I am calling someone weak and telling them to stand up for themselves.
Hope you killas understand me
I hope that my fellow criminals can relate and understand me.
I just want to feel liberated, I, I, I
I desire to experience true freedom and liberation from my problems.
Taking all the stacks, oh
I am determined to make a lot of money.
How can I find you?
I am searching for you, but do not know where to look.
Who do you turn to?
You are in need of help, but do not have anyone to turn to.
How do I bind you?
I am trying to hold on to you and keep you close.
If I don't turn to you
If I do not go to you for help,
No other help I know, I stretch my hands
I do not have any other options, so I am reaching out to you for help.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KANYE OMARI WEST, MICHAEL DEAN, SCOTT MESCUDI, RUBIN DEAN, LELAND T. WAYNE, ALLEN RITTER, T.L. BARRETT
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