Gorgeous
Kid Cudi Raekwon Kanye West Lyrics

Ain't no question if I want it, I need it
I am determined to get what I want and need

I can feel it slowly drifting away from me
The thing I want is slipping away from my grasp

I'm on the edge, so why you playing? I'm saying
I'm stressed, don't make it worse by messing with me

I will never ever let you live this down, down, down
I won't forget what you've done to me

Not for nothing I've foreseen it, I dreamed it
I had a premonition or dream about this

No more chances if you blow this, you bogus
I won't give you another chance if you mess up, you're lying

Penitentiary chances, the devil dances
There are serious consequences and danger ahead

And eventually answers to the call of Autumn
The devil will eventually face the consequences of their actions

All of them fallin' for the love of ballin'
Everyone is tempted by the desire for wealth

Got caught with thirty rocks, the cop look like Alec Baldwin
Referencing a real-life drug bust incident with a celebrity look-alike involved

Inter-century anthems based off inner-city tantrums
Hip-hop songs reflect the anger and injustice of inner-city life

Based off the way we was branded
Hip-hop culture developed out of the way black people were treated and seen by society

Face it, Jerome get more time than Brandon
Black people are disproportionately punished by the justice system

And at the airport they check all through my bag and
I'm subject to racial profiling and scrutiny when traveling

Tell me that it's random
Officials claim it's a random security check, but it feels targeted to me

But we stay winning, this week has been a bad massage
Despite setbacks, we're still coming out on top

I need a happy ending and a new beginning
I want a fresh start and a positive outcome

And a new fitted and some job opportunities that's lucrative
I need a well-paying job and a new hat

This the real world, homie, school finished
Life is tough, we're out of school now, we have to deal with it

They done stole your dreams, you'ont know who did it
Your idols have let you down and you don't know who to blame

I treat the cash the way the government treats AIDS
I handle money carelessly and recklessly, like the government's mishandling of the AIDS crisis

I won't be satisfied 'til all my niggas get it, get it?
I won't be content until everyone around me succeeds, you understand?

Is hip hop, just a euphemism for a new religion?
Is hip-hop a replacement for religion for black people?

The soul music for the slaves that the youth is missing
Hip-hop is like the soul music that slaves used to sing, something that's missing in youth culture now

But this is more than just my road to redemption
My journey towards success is more than just redeeming myself, it's also about inspiring others

Malcolm West had the whole nation standing at attention
Referring to Kanye as a powerful and influential person, like Malcolm X

As long as I'm in Polos smilin' they think they got me
People underestimate me because I wear preppy clothes and smile

But they'd try to crack me if they ever see a black me
People would treat me differently if they saw my 'true self', as a black man

I thought I chose a field where they couldn't sack me
I thought hip-hop would be a safe place for me to succeed, but there's still prejudice and danger

If a nigga ain't shootin' a jump shot, running a track meet
If a black man isn't an athlete, people often don't respect him as much

But this pimp is, at the top of Mount Olympus
But I am successful and powerful, like a Greek god

Ready for the world's game, this is my Olympics
I'm ready to take on the world, this is my time to shine

We make 'em say ho 'cause the game's so pimpish
Hip-hop is often objectifying and derogatory towards women

Choke a South Park writer with a fishstick
A humorous reference to an episode of South Park making fun of Kanye and his ego

I insisted to get up offa this dick
I demanded to be treated better and with more respect

And these drugs, niggas can't resist it
Drugs are tempting and people can't help but try them out

Remind me when they tried to have Ali enlisted
Referencing Muhammad Ali's refusal to be drafted into the Vietnam War and the controversy surrounding it

If I ever wasn't the greatest, nigga, I must have missed it
I am the greatest, if anyone says otherwise, they're wrong

I need more drinks and less lights
I want to drink more and be in a darker, more relaxed atmosphere

And that American Apparel girl in just tights
I want to see a scantily clad young woman

She told the director she tryna get in a school
The woman in question is trying to get into school or make something of herself

He said, 'Take them glasses off and get in the pool'
The director sexualizes the woman and reduces her to just a body

It's been a while since I watched the tube
It's been a while since I've watched TV

'Cause like a Crip said
Referencing a gang member's words, implying that their perspective is valuable

'I got way too many blues for any more bad news'
I am already dealing with so much negativity, I can't take any more

I was looking at my resume, feeling real fresh today
I am proud of my accomplishments, I feel good about myself today

They rewrite history, I don't believe in yesterday
People in power manipulate history to suit their own narrative, I don't trust what I've been told

And what's a black Beatle anyway, a fucking roach?
Black people are not respected or valued, they are often seen as pests

I guess that's why they got me sitting in fucking coach
I'm not being treated with respect or dignity, I've been relegated to economy class on a flight

My guy said I need a different approach
My friend advised me to try a new approach

'Cause people is looking at me like I'm sniffing coke
People are suspicious of me, as if I'm doing something wrong

It's not funny anymore try different jokes
I'm tired of people making fun of me, they need to come up with new material

Tell 'em hug and kiss my ass, x and o
Tell people to leave me alone, I don't want to deal with them

And kiss the ring while they at it
Subtly reminding people of my power and superiority

Do my thing while I got it
I plan to take advantage of my success while it lasts

Play strings for the dramatic
Create music that is emotive and dramatic

Ending of that wack shit
The end of crappy, poorly-made music

Act like I ain't had a belt in two classes
People are trying to act like I'm not successful or have no power

I ain't got it I'm coming after whoever who has it
I don't have something I want, I will do what it takes to get it from someone else

I'm coming after whoever, who has it?
Again, I am determined to get what I want, and asking directly who has it

You blowing up, that's good, fantastic
Congratulations on your success, that's great

That y'all, it's like that y'all
Things are going well, so let's keep it up

I don't really give a fuck about it at all
Despite this success, I'm still apathetic and unimpressed

'Cause the same people that tried to black ball me
The people who once tried to keep me down and limit my success

Forgot about two things, my black balls
They forgot about my resilience, determination, and power

Aye yo
Hey, listen up

I done copped Timbs, that's lived in lenses
I bought Timberland boots and designer glasses, showing off my wealth

Kid, Armani suits, fresh fruits, Bally boots and Benzes
I wear expensive designer clothing and drive luxury cars

Counting up, smoking, one cuff
Counting money while smoking weed and wearing one handcuff

Live as a red Jag', a Louis bag, grabbing a blunt, fuck it
Living extravagantly with a red Jaguar and Louis Vuitton bag, smoking weed and enjoying life

Steam about a hundred and one L's
Smoking more than a hundred joints

Kites off the jails, buying sweats, running up in Stetson
Sending letters from jail, buying sweatpants, and robbing a store while wearing Stetson hats

Nigga hat game was special
A reference to the importance of having a good hat in hip-hop culture

It matched every black pair of Nike's
A good hat should complement your sneakers

Throwing dice for decimals
Gambling for money with small amounts at stake

The older head, bolder head, would train a soldier head
Respected, older men would mentor younger generations to be strong and resilient

Make sure he right in the field, not a soldier dead
Ensuring that young soldiers have the skills and knowledge to survive in battle

That meant code red, bent off the black skunk
Code red meant danger, and people would smoke strong weed to calm their nerves

The black Dutch, back of the old shed
Smoking weed in the back of a shed, using a type of cigar called a Black Dutch

If you can't live, you dying
Life is difficult, and if you can't handle it, you will suffer

You give or buy in
You can either try your best, or give up completely

Keep it real or keep it moving, keep grinding
Stay true to yourself and keep working hard

Keep shining, to every young man, this is a plan
Keep being successful and happy, and inspire others to do the same

Learn from others like your brothers Rae and Kanye
Improve yourself by learning from other successful people like Raekwon and Kanye West