The track was originally teased on January 9, 2022, where multiple silent videos of Ye, Game, and Hit-Boy in the studio were posted by Kevin Wong on Instagram. Short snippets of Ye rapping would later surface and later Game for what is assumed to be the same song. Ye posted on Instagram the original title, “MY LIFE WAS NEVER EAZY” and the cover art on January 13. The collaboration debuted on iHeart radio’s Real 92.3 on January 14. It then became exclusively available to Spotify for 24 hours until it arrived to all streaming services.
This song presumably belongs to The Game and Hit-Boy as they have posted pictures to Instagram working on a collaboration album. However, when Ye discussed this song and its release date, no specific album was mentioned. Pusha T was also reportedly featured on the track but he wasn’t involved in the released version.
The cover art features a refreshed take on Nick Knight’s “Skinned Monkey”, which was published in 1997 and does in fact feature an actual deceased monkey whose skin was removed.
Knight is a close colleague of West’s, having collaborated on several music videos and a bevy of other creative endeavors.
The two rappers have collaborated numerous times, with this track marking the ninth official collaboration between the two rappers.
“Eazy” debuted at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 on the week of January 24, 2022.
eazy
The Game Lyrics
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My life was never (Eazy)
My life was never (Eazy)
Started in my Cutlass clutchin' heat like it's an open oven
Puffin' chronic, Puff and Biggie out the window, speaker subbin'
Run into the Crips, it ain't no discussion
Bullet wounds drenched in Hennessy and teaspoons of Robitussin
Compton's amazed, Dr. Dre percussion
God, please grant my nigga eternal life, we need the beats
Aftermath where you fall asleep, you do not eat
And my belly is full, gorilla ridin' the bull
Banana clips in the pool, swan dive in Clase Azul
The opps, I'm on they ass, Grandmama whoopings in school
This Wilmington and Brazil where niggas die in they jewels
Too many Problems, too many YGs
So many ties to dollar signs, easy to end up on E
I got shot up like Columbine, the Crips descended on me
Sign my name on the dotted line, that was vengeance on beats
This is the way
(He was once a thug from around the way)
My life was never (Eazy)
My life was never (Eazy)
There it is, there it was
Don't interrupt just because it's no love
Shoulder shrug
How I ain't bring nothin' to the table, when I'm the table?
I'ma turn up the music, wake up the neighbors
I'ma get that "Thug Life" tatted 'cross the navel
This is how I am in real life, not just on cable
"Mr. Narcissist," tell me 'bout my arrogance
No more counselin', I don't negotiate with therapists
God, Ye, wanna let God in?
But tonight, I guess I'll let my pride win
Cousin Dre sent me scriptures, helped me see life better
Nigga, we havin' the best divorce ever
If we go to court, we'll go to court together
Matter of fact, pick up your sis, we'll go to Kourt's together
I watched four kids for like five hours today
I wear these Yeezy boots everywhere, even in the shower today
I got love for the nannies, but real family is better
The cameras watch the kids, y'all stop takin' the credit
Noncustodial dad, I bought the house next door
What you think the point of really bein' rich for?
When you give 'em everything they only want more
Boujee and unruly, y'all need to do some chores
Rich-ass kids, this ain't yo' mama's house
Climb on your brother's shoulders, get that Top Ramen out
God saved me from that crash
Just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass (who?)
And my new bitch bad, I know Illuminati mad
This that New-minati, bitch
This that two Bugatti rich
This that "God did this"
Only God did this
There it is, there it was
Don't interrupt, just because
Ain't no love, shoulder shrug
Won't he do it? Yes, he does
Won't he do it? Yes, he does
Won't he do it?
My life was never (Eazy)
This next one gon' be (Eazy)
(He was once a thug from around the way)
(He was once a thug from around the way, Eazy)
(He was, he was)
(He was, he was)
(He was once-a-a)
(Thug from- from a- from a-round the way)
The song "Eazy" by The Game tells the story of his life growing up in Compton and navigating through the challenges of gang violence and police brutality. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of his experiences, as he raps about carrying a gun in his car and getting into altercations with the Crips. He also references the late rapper Eazy-E, who was a founding member of the influential hip-hop group N.W.A. and who passed away from complications due to AIDS in 1995.
The Game's lyrics are raw and emotionally charged, touching on themes such as perseverance, resilience, and the struggle to overcome adversity. He also delves into more personal topics, such as his relationships with family members and his experiences as a noncustodial dad. The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "My life was never Eazy," serves as a reminder that despite his success as a rapper, The Game has faced numerous hardships throughout his life.
Overall, "Eazy" is a powerful and introspective track that showcases The Game's lyrical skill and his ability to tell a compelling story through his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Started in my Cutlass clutchin' heat like it's an open oven
I began my life of crime riding in my old car with a gun so hot it could have been heating an oven
Puffin' chronic, Puff and Biggie out the window, speaker subbin'
I smoked weed and listened to Notorious B.I.G. while cruising down the street with my car speakers blasting
Run into the Crips, it ain't no discussion
When I run into members of the Crips gang, there's no arguing or negotiation, just violence
Bullet wounds drenched in Hennessy and teaspoons of Robitussin
I've been shot multiple times and my wounds have been soaked in Hennessy and Robitussin to try to numb the pain
Head up faze, got a few concussion, yeah
I've taken a lot of hits to the head and suffered from concussions
Compton's amazed, Dr. Dre percussion
The people of Compton are impressed with Dr. Dre's music production skills
God, please grant my nigga eternal life, we need the beats
I pray that my friend who has passed away will live on through his music, because we need his beats
Aftermath where you fall asleep, you do not eat
At Dr. Dre's recording studio, Aftermath, you're so busy working on music that you forget to eat and sleep
And my belly is full, gorilla ridin' the bull
I'm satisfied and feeling powerful, like a gorilla riding a bull
Banana clips in the pool, swan dive in Clase Azul
I keep my guns by the pool, and I like to dive into the water while drinking Clase Azul tequila
The opps, I'm on they ass, Grandmama whoopings in school
I'm going after my enemies and not letting up, just like how my grandma used to punish me when I misbehaved in school
This Wilmington and Brazil where niggas die in they jewels
In my neighborhood, Wilmington, and in Brazil, people get killed for the expensive jewelry they wear
Too many Problems, too many YGs
There are too many issues and too many young gangsters to deal with
So many ties to dollar signs, easy to end up on E
There are so many temptations to make money that it's easy to get caught up in drugs and end up broke
I got shot up like Columbine, the Crips descended on me
I was shot multiple times, like in the Columbine school shooting, and then the Crips came after me
Sign my name on the dotted line, that was vengeance on beats
When I signed my record deal, it was like seeking revenge on my enemies through my music
There it is, there it was
That's how it happened, that's what went down
Don't interrupt just because it's no love
Don't try to get in the way or interrupt, just because there's no love or respect between us
Shoulder shrug
I don't care, it doesn't matter to me
How I ain't bring nothin' to the table, when I'm the table?
How can people say I have nothing to offer, when in reality, I'm the one providing everything?
I'ma turn up the music, wake up the neighbors
I'm going to blast my music and not care if it wakes up the people around me
I'ma get that "Thug Life" tatted 'cross the navel
I'm going to get a tattoo with the words "Thug Life" across my stomach
This is how I am in real life, not just on cable
I'm not just putting on a persona for TV, this is really how I am in real life
"Mr. Narcissist," tell me 'bout my arrogance
People call me a narcissist, but I want to know more specifically about my arrogance
No more counselin', I don't negotiate with therapists
I don't want to go to therapy anymore, because I won't listen to or negotiate with therapists
God, Ye, wanna let God in?
God, do you want to let Kanye West into your life?
But tonight, I guess I'll let my pride win
Despite my question to God, tonight I think I'll let my pride take the lead
Cousin Dre sent me scriptures, helped me see life better
Dr. Dre sent me religious texts that have helped me understand life better
Nigga, we havin' the best divorce ever
My divorce is going really well, surprisingly
If we go to court, we'll go to court together
If my ex-wife and I end up in court, we'll face it as a team
Matter of fact, pick up your sis, we'll go to Kourt's together
Actually, bring your sister along, we'll all go to Kourtney Kardashian's house together
I watched four kids for like five hours today
I spent five hours watching four children today
I wear these Yeezy boots everywhere, even in the shower today
I love my Yeezy boots so much that I wear them all the time, even in the shower
I got love for the nannies, but real family is better
I appreciate the nannies who help me take care of my kids, but nothing is better than spending time with your real family
The cameras watch the kids, y'all stop takin' the credit
The reality TV cameras keep an eye on my children, so stop taking credit for raising them
Noncustodial dad, I bought the house next door
Even though I'm not the primary parent, I bought the house right next to my children's home
What you think the point of really bein' rich for?
What's the point of being rich if you can't use your money to be with your loved ones?
When you give 'em everything they only want more
The more you give your kids, the more they'll want
Boujee and unruly, y'all need to do some chores
My children might be spoiled and unruly, so they need to learn to do some chores
Rich-ass kids, this ain't yo' mama's house
My kids might be rich, but they can't act like it's their house and do whatever they want
Climb on your brother's shoulders, get that Top Ramen out
My kids need to help each other out, even if it means standing on each other's shoulders to reach something as simple as Top Ramen
God saved me from that crash
I survived a serious car crash and I believe God saved me
Just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass (who?)
I'm grateful to be alive after my car crash, just so I can fight Pete Davidson (who I have a feud with)
And my new bitch bad, I know Illuminati mad
I have a new girlfriend and I know the Illuminati (a secret society) is jealous of how beautiful she is
This that New-minati, bitch
This is the new Illuminati (a reference to the secret society, but also to Kanye's fashion line)
This that two Bugatti rich
I'm so rich that I own two Bugatti cars
This that "God did this"
I attribute all of my success to God
Only God did this
I didn't achieve my success on my own, it was only possible because of God
Ain't no love, shoulder shrug
There's no love between us, so I don't care, I'll just shrug my shoulders
Won't he do it? Yes, he does
God will help me achieve my goals, and yes He does help me
My life was never (Eazy)
My life has never been easy, it's always been a struggle
This next one gon' be (Eazy)
But maybe my next chapter in life will be easier
(He was once a thug from around the way)
I used to be a thug from the neighborhood
(He was once a thug from around the way, Eazy)
I used to be a thug from the neighborhood, my life was never easy and still isn't easy now
(He was, he was)
Yes, I was a thug
(He was, he was)
Yes, I was a thug
(He was once-a-a)
I used to be
(Thug from- from a- from a-round the way)
I was a thug from the neighborhood
Lyrics © KINGS REPUBLIC ENTERPRISES, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael G. Dean, Chauncey Alexander Hollis, Drew Anthony Gavin, Jayceon Terrell Taylor, Kanye Omari West
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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