This Way
Kanye West ft. Others Lyrics


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Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Turn it uup, turn it up (little louder)
Now turn it up (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
Now turn it up, turn it up

(Yeah) Yo, I can't live my I, I can't live my
Life this way, continuously get high
Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
Show no respect can't live that way
You hold my check can't live that way
Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
They say what they like, but I've been that way
Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
Success will be the best revenge
Man, from Clint East' to Kanye West (whut up, whut up!)
The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
My freak girl told me now, she a christian
My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
I'm pullin' girls off the bench like a sixth man
I'm in the club doin' the same ol' two step
While Omegas doin' the same ol' "Q" step
I have my money on my mind I was thinkin' green
She a pledge A.K.A. She was pink and green
I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
I wasn't really spittin' game I was scrimmaging
My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
I'ma Chicagoan till Chicago ends
Till we blow like Chicago wind
I don't know what's better, gettin' laid or gettin' paid
I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin' away
This way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

Go 'head, flip a coin so the game don't stop
Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
I learnt before the hot flame came the spark
It's like before the pop fame came the park
But this industry'll play with yo' life man
They playin with yo' rent, food, water and lights man (yeah)
That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
Run-D.M.C. Showed me how to walk, this way

This time I made up my mind
This time I'm back on my prime
I know there's things in my life
That I'ma let go startin' tonight
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way (I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
This way, I can't live my, I, I can't live my
I can't live my life this way

This way
This way
This way, ay
This way
This way




This way
This way, ay

Overall Meaning

The song "This Way" by Kanye West ft. others is an introspective track that delves into the struggles faced by the rapper as he tries to balance his personal and professional life. Kanye opens up about his experiences in the music industry and how it affects his relationships. He talks about his struggles with being faithful while being constantly surrounded by temptation and how he tries to keep himself focused on his goals. The chorus reflects on the need for change and the decision to let go of the things that hold him back in order to live life the way he wants to. The song also mentions other artists like Rakaa and Jam Master Jay, who have influenced Kanye's musical journey.


In the first verse, Kanye talks about the pressure of living a certain lifestyle in the music industry, where people are constantly judging and scrutinizing him. He realizes that he can't continue living like this and decides to make a change. In the second verse, he talks about his personal relationships and how his infidelity is causing problems with his girlfriend. He realizes that he needs to find a good girl who wants a gentleman just like he does. The song ends with a reference to Jam Master Jay, who taught Kanye how to walk this way, indicating that he wants to follow his own path and not be swayed by what others tell him to do.


Overall, "This Way" is a powerful and reflective song that provides insight into Kanye's personal struggles while also acknowledging the influence of other musicians on his journey.


Line by Line Meaning

Now turn it up, turn it up (a little louder)
Increase the volume slightly.


Turn it uup, turn it up (little louder)
Increase the volume a bit more.


Now turn it up (can't live my, I, I can't live my)
Increasing the volume to distract from the inability to keep living this way.


(I can't live my, I, I can't live my)
Acknowledging that one cannot continue to live in their current state.


Now turn it up, turn it up
Increasing the volume further.


(Yeah) Yo, I can't live my I, I can't live my
Expressing dissatisfaction with current way of living.


Life this way, continuously get high
Addicted to drugs as a coping mechanism for current life.


Instead of runnin 'round, lock one bird down
Promoting commitment instead of promiscuity.


It's a new day gotta do it big just to get right
A new day requires new methods to change things for the better.


Show no respect can't live that way
Disapproving of disrespectful behavior and refusing to continue living in that way.


You hold my check can't live that way
Rejecting a situation where someone has control over you.


Without my chick on deck, can't live that way
Unable to function without significant other present.


They say what they like, but I've been that way
Ignoring negative comments and continuing to live life as one sees fit.


Our moves calculated through the lens, almost here
Being strategic with actions and success is imminent.


Success will be the best revenge
The best way to get back at detractors is through success.


Man, from Clint East' to Kanye West (whut up, whut up!)
Referencing two influential figures in entertainment.


The sun can't chill but everyday it sets (everyday!)
Nature always stays in motion despite circumstances.


My favorite girl wanna leave me just because I got a girlfriend
A partner threatens to leave because of commitment.


My freak girl told me now, she a christian
A partner changes drastically in beliefs and values.


My white girl wanna move back to Michigan
A partner desires to move away from current location.


I'm pullin' girls off the bench like a sixth man
Attracting multiple girls easily like a substitute player in basketball.


I'm in the club doin' the same ol' two step
Stuck in a routine with little excitement or variation.


While Omegas doin' the same ol' "Q" step
Mocking a specific dance move that is overused and unoriginal.


I have my money on my mind I was thinkin' green
Focused on making and accumulating wealth.


She a pledge A.K.A. She was pink and green
A partner has affiliations with a specific sorority or group.


I wanna a good girl she want a gentleman
Desiring a partner with certain qualities, but the partner desires them too.


We sayin' the same thing like a synonym
Similar desires and goals for the relationship.


I wasn't really spittin' game I was scrimmaging
Not truly flirting, just practicing social skills.


My penmanship's so hard it needs censorship
Written words are extremely vulgar or explicit.


I'ma Chicagoan till Chicago ends
Proud to be from Chicago.


Till we blow like Chicago wind
Working hard to achieve success like the wind in Chicago.


I don't know what's better, gettin' laid or gettin' paid
Undecided on whether pursuing sex or wealth is more important.


I just know when I'm gettin one, the other's gettin' away
Choosing one often comes at the cost of losing the other.


Go 'head, flip a coin so the game don't stop
Make a decision so that progress can continue.


Believe I know the drama, kid name the part
Well-versed in conflict and can identify its elements.


I learnt before the hot flame came the spark
Understanding that success starts with small beginnings.


It's like before the pop fame came the park
Referencing humble beginnings before fame and success.


But this industry'll play with yo' life man
Entertainment industry can be dangerous and impact personal life in significant ways.


They playin with yo' rent, food, water and lights man (yeah)
Referencing negative effects the industry can have on basic necessities.


That's why Rakaa brings it like that ol' "Tidy T" jam
Referencing a rap group that had simple beginnings.


The battleram, then I'm off to Amsterdam
Referencing a warrior-like mentality and upcoming travel to Amsterdam.


To rest up for strength to deal with this weight
Traveling to recharge before facing industry challenges.


To deal with these deals to deal with this hate
Dealing with issues and challenges in the entertainment industry such as contract negotiations and scrutiny from others.


I dedicate this Jam Master Jay
Giving tribute to a legendary hip hop artist.


Run-D.M.C. Showed me how to walk, this way
Referencing a song by a popular rap group to describe being taught important lessons.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JIMMIE CAMERON, VELLA CAMERON, MICHAEL PERRETTA, RAKAA TAYLOR, KANYE WEST

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Chris Legit

“I’m a Chicagoan, till Chicago win… till we blow like Chicago wind…I don’t know what’s better, gettin laid or gettin paid, I just know when I’m gettin one, the others gettin away…” - THE BEST 🔥🔥🔥

Z midd

Kanye has bars. Fr he just weird but alotta artists are. He was Hella humble in the beginning he got Hella arrogant and that's when I stopped liking him as much. He still raps good but his old shot was better 2 me

Erik Hill

Good rap group .straight out of LA .west coast

unknown loner4

@Z midd you are so right he was humble in the beginning of his career especially when he made Jesus walks but he lost his mom when he lost.his mother donda

Ronald G

The moment you realize that the music from your childhood is now old school

Quentin Whitehead

ronald guerrero ......💯.....‼️✔️

Marc A aus B

😉

Yasuke

Music is timeless. Its what was popular in your generation. I was old when I heard this the first time. Not a Boomer tho😁

SuperTod09

Right!

Obayno Dopson

8th 9th grade 4 me. Now the babies then are in 8th-9th grade now. Time flies.

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