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1) Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West aka The Throne, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings.
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Why I Love You
The Throne Lyrics
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I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (x4)
[Jay-Z]
Picture if you will
That the throne was burning
Rome was burning
Why does it always end up like this?
Something that we don't determine
Same people that I fought for
That I fight for, that I ride for
That I live for, that I die for
Be the reason that these niggas is alive for and they want me dead
But I'm so sorry but I just can't die for you
But I can make em put their hands in the sky for you
We waiting for the fireworks like July 4th
Get fly more, get high more, cry boy, why for?
When the grief is over
Beef is over
I'll be fly when Easter's over
I tried to teach niggas how to be kings
And all they ever wanted to be was soldiers
So the love is gone
Til blood is drawn
So we no longer wear the same uniform
Fuck you squares
The circle got smaller
The castle got bigger
The walls got taller
And truth be told after all that said
Niggas still got love for you
[Hook]
I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (x4)
[Jay-Z]
Showed love to you niggas
You ripped out my heart and you stepped on it
I picked up the pieces
Before you swept on it
God damn this shit leaves a mess don't it
Shit feelin' like death don't it
Charge it to the game
Whatever's left on it
I spent about a minute
Maybe less on it
Fly pelican fly
Turn the jets on it
But first I shall digress on it
Wasn't I a good king?
[Kanye West]
Maybe too much of a good thing, huh?
[Jay-Z]
Didn't I spoil you?
Me or the money, what you loyal to?
[Kanye West]
Huh, I gave you my loyalty
[Jay-Z]
Made you Royalty and royalties
[Kanye West]
Took care of these niggas lawyer fees
[Jay-Z]
And this is how niggas rewardin' me
[Kanye West & Jay-Z]
Damn
[Hook]
I love you so
But why I love you, I'll never know (x4)
[Jay-Z]
Bussin' at me, b-b-b-bussin' at me
But I'm bullet proof, bitch you can't get nothin' past me
Got body armor
[Kanye West]
A nigga gotta watch the throne
[Jay-Z]
And I'm bussin' back
So niggas in a glass house should not throw stones
What do you do when the love turns the hate?
[Kanye West]
Gotta separate from these fuckin fakes
[Jay-Z]
Caesar didn't see it so he ceased to exist
So the nigga that killed him had keys to his shit
Am I my brother's keeper?
[Kanye West]
Only if that nigga don't creep up
[Jay-Z]
Got a pistol under my pillow
[Kanye West]
I've never been a deep sleeper
[Jay-Z]
P-p-p-paranoia
[Kanye West]
Cause the nigga that said he'll...
[Jay-Z]
Blast for ya
[Kanye West]
Is now...
[Jay-Z]
Blastin for ya
That's an assassin for ya
[Kanye West]
These niggas got a shot they'll shoot
[Jay-Z]
Please lord
[Kanye West]
Forgive him
[Jay-Z]
For these niggas
[Kanye West]
Not know
[Jay-Z]
What they
[Kanye West & Jay-Z]
Do (Ooh)
The Throne's song Why I Love You is a reflection on the uncertainty of love and loyalty, particularly within the rap industry. The song is essentially a conversation between Jay-Z and Kanye West, both hip-hop powerhouses who have had their share of ups and downs in their working and personal relationships. The song starts with Jay-Z questioning why he loves the people who he's had to fight for and, at times, face betrayal from. He wonders why he's still loyal to them even when they want him dead. However, he still acknowledges that he cares for them, despite everything.
Later, Kanye comes in questioning his own loyalty, citing that he gave his loyalty but is not sure if he received the same in return. From the song's title, it's clear that the rappers are aware that their love and loyalty are complicated, and they may never fully understand why they continue to have these feelings, especially after turmoil. The lyrics suggest that loyalty is a choice that they continue to make, despite its costs. The song's overall message is a reflection of the rap industry's competitive and often divisive nature and the artists' struggle with choosing between loyalty and their own personal interests.
Line by Line Meaning
I love you so
I have intense feelings of affection towards you
But why I love you, I'll never know
I am unsure of the root of my love for you
Picture if you will
That the throne was burning
Rome was burning
And I'm sitting in the corner all alone burning
Imagine a scenario where everything I have built and hold dear is in flames, and I am sitting all by myself, consumed by the fire
Why does it always end up like this?
Something that we don't determine
Why do things always end badly, even when we don't have control over them?
Same people that I fought for
That I fight for, that I ride for
That I live for, that I die for
Be the reason that these niggas is alive for and they want me dead
But I'm so sorry but I just can't die for you
The people I have always supported and fought for are the same people who want me dead, but I cannot lay down my life for them
But I can make em put their hands in the sky for you
We waiting for the fireworks like July 4th
Get fly more, get high more, cry boy, why for?
I can still make them show support for you, but why do we always have to engage in reckless behavior to feel alive or get attention?
When the grief is over
Beef is over
I'll be fly when Easter's over
I tried to teach niggas how to be kings
And all they ever wanted to be was soldiers
When the difficult times pass, and the conflict is resolved, I will still be successful. I attempted to teach others how to lead but all they wanted to do was fight.
So the love is gone
Til blood is drawn
So we no longer wear the same uniform
Fuck you squares
The circle got smaller
The castle got bigger
The walls got taller
And truth be told after all that said
Niggas still got love for you
Love fades and is only reignited by violence. We are no longer on the same side fighting for the same cause. The people around me have become less but the things I have attained have increased. Still, people around me have love for me.
Showed love to you niggas
You ripped out my heart and you stepped on it
I picked up the pieces
Before you swept on it
God damn this shit leaves a mess don't it
Shit feelin' like death don't it
Charge it to the game
Whatever's left on it
I spent about a minute
Maybe less on it
Fly pelican fly
Turn the jets on it
But first I shall digress on it
Wasn't I a good king?
I have shown love to those around me, but they have betrayed me and left me to pick up the pieces of my own heart. This has left me feeling devastated and destroyed. I will try to move on and accept what has happened. I have been chasing success but I must pause to reflect on whether I have been a good ruler.
Maybe too much of a good thing, huh?
Perhaps I have been too generous and kind to those who don't deserve it.
Didn't I spoil you?
Me or the money, what you loyal to?
Huh, I gave you my loyalty
Made you Royalty and royalties
Took care of these niggas lawyer fees
And this is how niggas rewardin' me
Damn
I have given everything to these people, including spoiling them with extravagant gifts, paying their legal fees, and making them successful. Yet, this is how they repay me? With betrayal and disloyalty?
Bussin' at me, b-b-b-bussin' at me
But I'm bullet proof, bitch you can't get nothin' past me
Got body armor
People are attacking me nonstop, but I am impervious to their attempts. My armor protects me.
A nigga gotta watch the throne
And I'm bussin' back
So niggas in a glass house should not throw stones
I must be vigilant and watchful of those who want my position. I am now retaliating and they should not try to take me down if they have their own secrets.
What do you do when the love turns the hate?
Gotta separate from these fuckin fakes
What do you do when your love turns into hate? You must distance yourself from those who were never honest or true.
Caesar didn't see it so he ceased to exist
So the nigga that killed him had keys to his shit
Am I my brother's keeper?
Only if that nigga don't creep up
Even Caesar was not aware of the betrayal against him and was murdered. This means that someone close to him had access and performed the deed. Therefore, I must ask myself, am I responsible for the actions of those around me? Only if I did not see their betrayal coming.
Got a pistol under my pillow
I've never been a deep sleeper
P-p-p-paranoia
Cause the nigga that said he'll...
Blast for ya
Is now...
Blastin for ya
That's an assassin for ya
These niggas got a shot they'll shoot
Please lord
Forgive him
For these niggas
Not know
What they
Do (Ooh)
I have intense anxiety and fear that someone will come and kill me in my sleep. The person that once promised to protect me is likely the person who now wants to kill me. This is the behavior of an assassin. I am aware that these people who want to kill me sometimes don't know the gravity of their actions and I pray for their forgiveness.
Contributed by Asher G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@crossinshallahmerchant665
Most underrated Kanye song. End of debate.
@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju
The composition of the record is INSANE!!!
@RhysPitman94
C'mon b, that's one hell of a heigh ceiling. Each to their own
@dylancarl1438
agreed
@anthonymoto849
Cassius song...
@altoxyz2129
@@EduardoOliveira-zx9ju its a cassius remix
@markhammond2532
This song, man. Never tire of it. It's amazing
@lou-annefcn
Not the orginal tho
@hisaku4377
original is from cassius
@loquiman
@@hisaku4377 thank you, thats the only good part in this song, and its not even orignal, ah, that made my day :D this song above its so cringe, especially the ending :D ahhahaha, glad the good part is from somewhere else