Stronger
West Kanye Lyrics


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Work it, make it, do it
Makes us harder, better, faster, stronger

N-n-now that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man, I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
I need you right now
(More than ever, hour after hour, work)
I need you right now

Let's get lost tonight
You could be my black Kate Moss tonight
Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
And you don't give a fuck what they all say, right?
Awesome, the Christian in Christian Dior
Damn, they don't make 'em like this anymore
I ask, 'cause I'm not sure
Do anybody make real shit anymore?
Bow in the presence of greatness
'Cause right now thou hast forsaken us
You should be honored by my lateness
That I would even show up to this fake shit
So go ahead, go nuts, go apeshit
'Specially in my Pastelle, on my Bape shit
Act like you can't tell who made this
New Gospel, homie, take six and take this, haters

N-n-now that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man, I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
I need you right now
(More than ever, hour after hour, work)
I need you right now (me likey)

I don't know if you got a man or not
If you made plans or not
If God put me in your plans or not
I'm trippin', this drink got me sayin' a lot
But I know that God put you in front of me
So how the hell could you front on me?
It's a thousand yous, there's only one of me
I'm trippin', I'm caught up in the moment, right?
'Cause it's Louis Vuitton Don night
So we gonna do everything that Kan' like
Heard they'd do anything for a Klondike
Well, I'd do anything for a blonde dyke
And she'll do anything for the limelight
And we'll do anything when the time's right
Uh, baby you're makin' it (harder, better, faster, stronger)

N-n-now that that don't kill me (oh, oh)
Can only make me stronger (oh)
I need you to hurry up now (oh)
'Cause I can't wait much longer (oh)
I know I got to be right now (oh)
'Cause I can't get much wronger (oh)
Man I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
I need you right now
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over) I need you right now

You know how long I've been on ya?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had Isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya

Don't act like I (never) told ya, uh
Don't act like I (never) told ya
Don't act like I (never) told ya
Don't act like I (never) told ya
Uh, baby, you're makin' it (harder, better, faster, stronger)

N-n-now that that don't kill me
Can only make me stronger
I need you to hurry up now
'Cause I can't wait much longer
I know I got to be right now
'Cause I can't get much wronger
Man, I've been waiting all night now
That's how long I been on ya
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
I need you right now
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over) I need you right now
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
I need you right now
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over) I need you right now

You know how long I've been on ya?
Since Prince was on Apollonia
Since O.J. had Isotoners
Don't act like I never told ya
(Told ya, told ya, never told ya)
(Told ya, told ya, never told ya)
(Told ya, told ya, never told ya)
(Told ya, told ya, never told ya)

(Never over, never over)
(Never over, never over)
(Never over, never over)
(Never over)
(Harder, better, faster, stronger)

(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over)
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over)
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)
(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over)
(Work it harder, make it better)
(Do it faster, makes us stronger)




(More than ever, hour after hour)
(Work is never over)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kanye West's song "Stronger" are about the need to work hard and push through obstacles in order to become stronger, better, faster, and more successful. In the first verse, Kanye sings about how he has been waiting for someone, possibly a romantic interest, and needs them to hurry up because he can't wait any longer. He acknowledges that he needs to be right in this situation because he can't afford to make any more mistakes. The chorus repeats the line "n-n-now that that don't kill me, can only make me stronger," emphasizing the idea that setbacks and difficulties can ultimately make someone stronger and more resilient.


In the second verse, Kanye raps about living a luxurious lifestyle and being respected for his talent and greatness. He also questions whether anyone still makes "real shit" in terms of art or fashion. The bridge of the song is a repeated refrain about working harder and faster, with the suggestion that "work is never over." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and the lyrics "you know how long I've been on ya?/since Prince was on Apollonia/since O.J. had Isotoners/don't act like I never told ya," suggesting that Kanye has been persistent in pursuing his goals and success.



Line by Line Meaning

Work it, make it, do it
We need to put in the effort to achieve our goals


Makes us harder, better, faster, stronger
Through hard work, we can improve and become stronger and better versions of ourselves


N-n-now that that don't kill me
Surviving tough situations makes us stronger


Can only make me stronger
Adversities can help us grow and become better individuals


I need you to hurry up now
I need your help as soon as possible


'Cause I can't wait much longer
I cannot continue this way any longer, the situation requires urgency


I know I got to be right now
I need to act quickly to avoid making any more mistakes


'Cause I can't get much wronger
I have already made a lot of mistakes, and I cannot afford to make any more


Man, I've been waiting all night now
I have been patiently waiting for a long time


That's how long I been on ya
I have been pursuing you for a while now


Let's get lost tonight
Let's forget about our problems and have a good time


You could be my black Kate Moss tonight
You could be my glamorous companion tonight


Play secretary, I'm the boss tonight
Pretend to be my subordinate, and I will take charge tonight


And you don't give a fuck what they all say, right?
You do not care about other people's opinions of us, right?


Awesome, the Christian in Christian Dior
Christian Dior's designs are amazing, and he dresses even those who have faith in God


Damn, they don't make 'em like this anymore
Things were better in the past, and we cannot find the same quality anymore


I ask, 'cause I'm not sure
I am uncertain, that is why I am asking


Do anybody make real shit anymore?
Are there still people who make meaningful and genuine content nowadays?


Bow in the presence of greatness
Pay homage to superior individuals


'Cause right now thou hast forsaken us
Superior individuals have abandoned us, and we cannot seek their guidance


You should be honored by my lateness
You should feel privileged that I came even if I am late


That I would even show up to this fake shit
I came to this insincere event even though I do not believe in it


So go ahead, go nuts, go apeshit
Go crazy, indulge, go wild with me


'Specially in my Pastelle, on my Bape shit
Especially while I wear Pastelle and Bape clothing


Act like you can't tell who made this
Act as if you do not know that I created this piece of art


New Gospel, homie, take six and take this, haters
This is a new level of artistic creation that the critics cannot appreciate


I don't know if you got a man or not
I do not know if you are in a relationship or not


If you made plans or not
I do not know if you have other plans or commitments


If God put me in your plans or not
I am not sure if meeting you was part of God's plan for me


I'm trippin', this drink got me sayin' a lot
I am under the influence of alcohol, and that is making me speak more than I usually would


But I know that God put you in front of me
I am convinced that it is God's will for you and me to connect


So how the hell could you front on me?
How could you ignore my advances when it is God's will for us to connect?


It's a thousand yous, there's only one of me
I can find a thousand people like you, but there is only one me


'Cause it's Louis Vuitton Don night
The night is all about luxury and displaying upscale fashion


So we gonna do everything that Kan' like
We are going to do everything that suits my style


Heard they'd do anything for a Klondike
People will do anything for materialistic benefits


Well, I'd do anything for a blonde dyke
I would do anything for a blonde lesbian woman


And she'll do anything for the limelight
She will do anything to gain public attention


And we'll do anything when the time's right
We will do anything that makes us happy when the timing is perfect


Since Prince was on Apollonia
It has been a long time since Prince dated Apollonia


Since O.J. had Isotoners
It has been a long time since O.J. Simpson wore Isotoners gloves


Don't act like I never told ya
Do not pretend like I never gave you a heads-up


Uh, baby, you're makin' it (harder, better, faster, stronger)
You are making the situation more challenging but also making me a better person


(Told ya, told ya, never told ya)
I have already told you before, or maybe I have never mentioned this


(Never over, never over)
We should never give up because quitting is not an option


(Work is never over)
We should always continue working on our goals




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Downtown Music Publishing, Blanco Y Negro Publishing, S.L., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edwin Birdsong, Guy Christo, Kanye West, Michael Dean, Thomas Bangalter

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This song was on everyone’s gym playlist.

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