Flashing Lights
League Crew/Kanye West Lyrics

Flashing lights (lights, lights)
The repeated flashing lights are meant to symbolize the paparazzi and how Kanye feels like he can't escape their constant presence.

She don't believe in shootin' stars But she believe in shoes and cars
She doesn't believe in making wishes but instead she believes in materialistic things like designer fashion and luxury cars.

Wood floors in the new apartment Couture from the store's department
Kanye describes the opulence of his lifestyle, including details like wood floors in his apartment and wearing high-end fashion from stores.

You more like 'love to start shit' I'm more of the trips to Florida Order the hors d'oeuvres, views of the water Straight from a page of your favorite author
The girl Kanye is talking about loves drama, while Kanye would rather relax on a trip to Florida, enjoying the scenery and reading books by her favorite writer.

And the weather so breezy Man, why can't life always be this easy? She in the mirror dancing so sleazy I get a call like, 'Where are you Yeezy?'
Kanye is enjoying the easy life and admires his girl's confidence as she dances in front of the mirror. However, the perfect moment is interrupted by a call from someone asking where he is.

And try to hit you with the ol-wu-wopte 'Til I got flashed by the paparazzi ('razzi) Damn, these niggas got me I hate these niggas more than the Nazi
Kanye describes how he tried to flirt with the girl but was caught off guard by the paparazzi taking photos of him. He expresses his distaste for the intrusive nature of the paparazzi.

As I recall, I know you love to show off (off) But I never thought that you would take it this far (far) What do I know? Flashing lights (lights, lights) What do I know? Flashing (know) lights (lights, lights)
Kanye reflects on how he knows the girl loves to show off, but he didn't expect the extent of her desire for fame. The flashing lights are a metaphor for the relentless pursuit of attention and fame that can lead people to go too far.

I know it's been a while, sweetheart We hardly talk, I was doing my thing I know I was foul, baby Ay, babe lately you been all on my brain (brain)
Kanye acknowledges that he's been distant from the girl and hasn't talked to her much lately due to his busy life. He admits that he was wrong for neglecting her and now she's been on his mind a lot.

And if somebody would've told me a month ago Fronting, though, yo, I wouldn't wanna know If somebody would've told me a year ago It'll go, get this difficult (difficult) Feeling like Katrina with no FEMA Like Martin with no Gina Like a flight with no Visa First class with the seat back I still see ya In my past, you on the other side of the glass Of my memory's museum I'm just saying, hey, Mona Lisa Come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar
Kanye thinks about how life can change drastically without warning, likening it to a natural disaster like Hurricane Katrina or losing a partner like Martin lost Gina. He reminisces about moments with the girl, and although he's moved on, she still lingers in his thoughts. He compares her to the Mona Lisa, a work of art that is beautiful and everlasting.

As you recall, you know I love to show off (off) But you never thought that I would take it this far (far) What do you know? Flashing lights (lights, lights) What do you know? Flashing (know) lights (lights, lights)
Kanye calls out the girl for not realizing the extent of his desire for fame and attention. The flashing lights represent the blurred lines between the upsides and downsides of fame, leading to a loss of control.

Flashing lights (lights, lights) Flashing lights (lights, lights, lights) Lights, lights, lights, lights Lights, lights, lights, lights Lights, lights, lights, lights Lights, lights, lights, lights
The song ends with a repetition of the flashing lights, emphasizing its pervasive aspects of fame and how it can be blinding.