Glory
League Crew/Kanye West Lyrics

Gonna take you to the glory, oh I can't study war
I will lead you to the peak of success, but I don't want to waste time on fighting.

Now where the south side, now where the west side
Showing off his roots and where he comes from.

Can I talk my shit again?
Asking for permission to boast about his achievements once more.

Even if I don't hit again?
Asking if he can still brag even if he fails.

Dog are you fucking kidding?
Strongly expressing his confidence.

My hat, my shoes, my coat
Listing off some of his valuable possessions.

Louis Vuitton stitch, with Donatella Versace
The designer brands he prefers and where they are sewn.

That's Louis Vuitton's bitch
Implying he is the favorite of the popular designer brand.

I think Hennessy, I drank, I'm gone
He consumed a lot of Hennessy and is now feeling drunk.

Off that Bacardi Limon and Corona, I'm zoning
He is feeling very relaxed after drinking a lot of Bacardi Limon and Corona.

Class back in session so I upped it a grade
Making a clever metaphor about improving in life like advancing in a classroom.

Two years Dwayne Wayne became Dwyane Wade
Referencing Dwayne Wayne and Dwyane Wade for their progress in their respective careers.

And, hey please don't start me
As if warning people not to provoke him.

I'm like Gnarls Barkley meets Charles Barkley
Comparing himself to two celebrities with similar names.

I'm pop the Barkers, I'm hood the Parkers
Parodying popular names as an indication that he is unique and not part of a certain social status.

While y'all was in limbo I raised the bar up
He claims to have elevated himself above others, creating a higher standard.

I touched on everything
His range of topics is wide and diverse.

Married to the game, roc-a-chain instead of a wedding ring
An analogy for committing to his career and the luxurious jewelry he wears.

Y'all bridesmaids catch the garter
Taunting others for their low status.

On nights when 'Ye romance
Pointing out that he has a romantic side.

Cameras flash so much
Paparazzi are always taking pictures of him.

That I gotta do that Yayo dance
Dancing like Tony Montana from Scarface as an acknowledgement of the flashy life he leads.

I'm on a world tour with Common, my man
Detailing his international performances with fellow rapper Common.

After each and every show a couple dykes in the van it's easy
Implying that he hooks up with multiple women at every show.

The hood love to listen to Jeezy and Weezy
He notices that fans in the hood enjoy listening to other popular rappers Jeezy and Weezy.

And, oh yeah, Yeezy
Referring to himself in the third person, while emphasizing his stage name.

I did it for the glory
Everything he does is in pursuit of fame, fortune and recognition.

What am I supposed to do now?
Feeling lost and unsure about what to do next.

Man the game all messed up
He believes the music industry is in chaos.

How I'm suppose to stand out when everyone get dressed up?
He is conflicted because he wants to be unique but is also influenced by the popular fashion trends.

So yeah, at the Grammys I went ultra Travolta
He dressed in a flamboyant manner for the Grammys, reminiscent of John Travolta's character in Saturday Night Fever.

Yeah that tuxedo might have been a little guido
Acknowledging that he may have taken it too far with his bold fashion choices.

But with my ego
He believes that his confidence and pride allow him to pull off any style.

I can stand there in a speedo
He is so confident that he could wear a very revealing swimsuit and still feel comfortable.

And be looked at like a fucking hero
He believes he is very popular and can do no wrong.

The glory, the story, the chain, the polo, the night
Listing the elements that contribute to his story and reputation.

The grind, the empty bottles of no-doze
Working hard around the clock, leaving him with empty energy drink bottles.

Tank on empty, whipping my mamma's Volvo
Broke, driving his mother's car with no gas, implying he is struggling now, despite his previous successes.

I spent that gas money on clothes with logos
Acknowledging that he spends too much money on designer clothes instead of practical necessities.

The fur is Hermes, shit that you don't floss
His fur coat is expensive, but not flashy or showy.

The Goyard so hard man, I'm Hugo's boss
Wearing the designer brand Goyard is a symbol of how successful he is.

Why I gotta ask what that two-door cost
He doesn't see why he should have to explain or justify what he spends his money on.

House on the hill, two doors from Tracey Ross
Hinting that he owns a mansion, and it's located close to other wealthy celebrities.

And I'm asking about her girlfriends, yeah, the dark skinny ones
He is interested in dating dark, skinny women.

She asking about the speed boats yeah I admit we rented 'em
Someone he is talking to in this scenario is asking about speed boats he may have been riding.

When you meet me in person what do you feel like?
Wondering what people think of him when they meet him.

I know, I know I look better in real life
He is confident that he looks better in person than in photographs.

O' hear people compare themselves to big a lot
People often compare themselves to successful rappers The Notorious B.I.G. and Tupac Shakur.

You know B.I.G. and Pac, you know to get it hot
Referencing the iconic rappers as a sign of inspiration for success.

I guess after I live I wanna be compared to BIG
He wants to be remembered as one of the greatest rappers of all time, alongside Notorious B.I.G.

Anyone, Big Pun, Big L or Notorious, fit in
Naming other influential rappers he wouldn't mind being compared to.

Get money and stunt and stay glorious
Encourages you to make money and show off your wealth and fame.

And I'm gonna stop killing these niggas soon as the chorus hit
Implying that he will stop making people feel inferior and jealous when the chorus of his song begins.

Yeah I'ma stop killing these niggas soon as the chorus hit
He repeats that he will not continue to make others feel inferior once the chorus begins.

These haters be killing themselves they wanna come and get the glory
People who are envious of his success only harm themselves trying to achieve it.