Homecoming
West Kanye Feat. Chris Martin Lyrics


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Yeah
And you say Chi city, Chi city, Chi city
I'm coming home again

Do you think about me now and then? (yeah)
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again, comin' (ow) home again
I met this girl when I was three years old
And what I loved most she had so much soul
She said, "Excuse me lil' homie, I know you don't know mebut
my name is Windy and I like to blow trees" and
from that point I never blow her off
Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off
And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown
In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
I told her in my heart is where she'll always be
She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
She said, "It felt like they walked and drove on me
Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me"
I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me
She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me"
I'm coming home again

Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again

But if you really cared for her
Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her
It always seems like she talking 'bout me
She said, "You left your kids, and they just like you
They want to rap and make soul beats just like you
But they just not you" and I just got through
Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong
I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home
And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud
Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud
Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around
If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!

I'm coming home again
Do you think about me now and then?
Do you think about me now and then?
'Cause I'm coming home again

Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan
Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe you, do you remember when?
Fireworks at Lake Michigan




Oh, now I'm coming home again
Maybe we can start again

Overall Meaning

The song "Homecoming" by West Kanye featuring Chris Martin is an emotional track about coming back home after a long period of being away. The chorus is sung by Martin, and it talks about the main protagonist, most likely Kanye himself, coming back home again and wondering if people still remember him. The verse, on the other hand, pertains to his relationship with a girl he met when he was three years old. The girl, whose name is Windy, has always been the anchor that kept him grounded throughout his life, and he loves her for that. She taught him everything he knows about growing up in Chicago, and for that, he'll always be indebted to her. He, however, admits that he hasn't always treated her right, and blames his fame for that.


The verse continues with Kanye regretting leaving home and his family behind for his dreams, and even though he's successful now, he notes that fame has a way of distancing people from their roots. He, however, acknowledges that he wouldn't be where he is today if not for the city of his birth, and as such, he'll always represent it wherever he goes. It's a heartfelt, nostalgic song that captures the feelings of a person who's finally coming back home after being away for so long.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm coming home again
Returning to my hometown


Do you think about me now and then?
Wondering if you ever think of me


Do you think about me now and then?
Asking again if you ever think of me


'Cause I'm coming home again
Reiterating that I am indeed returning home


I met this girl when I was 3 years old
Recalling the love interest from my childhood


And what I loved most she had so much soul
Describing her admirable soulful qualities


She said 'Excuse me little homey, I know you don't know me But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees'
Recounting the first conversation I had with her where she introduced herself as Windy and expressed her interest in smoking marijuana


And from that point I never blow her off
Suggesting that I took an interest in her and never ignored her again


Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off
Boasting about her and showing her off to visitors


They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft
Explaining how she puts tough guys in their place and reveals their true nature


And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding
Elaborating on how she showed me more of the city as I grew older


I told her in my heart is where she'll always be She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave
Confessing my love for Windy and how she distrusts entertainers


She said it felt like they walked and drove on me Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me
Sharing how she felt betrayed by me when I went on TV and revealed my gang affiliation


I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me She said ''Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!''
Admitting that my fame and fortune could not keep her warm and quoting what she said to me urging me to keep producing hit songs for her


Maybe we can start again
Expressing hope that Windy and I can reconcile and have a fresh start


But if you really cared for her Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams
Acknowledging that if I truly loved Windy, I would not have left home for my dreams


Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her It always seems like she talking 'bout me
Musing about how Windy seems to always bring up our past when we talk


She said, 'You left your kids, and they just like you They want to rap and make soul beats just like you But they just not you' and I just got through Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new
Revealing that Windy criticizes me for neglecting my children and how they aspire to be like me but can't match my talent


Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone
Observing that people have a wrong idea about success and that one only appreciates what they had when it's gone


I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home And guess when I heard that? When I was back home
Explaining that due to my mistakes, I cannot return home anymore and how I realized this only after visiting home


Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town!
Pledging loyalty to Windy and inspiring others to pursue their dreams while proudly representing my hometown of Chicago


Maybe you, do you remember when? Fireworks at Lake Michigan Oh, now I'm coming home again Maybe you, do you remember when? Fireworks at Lake Michigan Oh, now I'm coming home again Maybe we can start again
Recalling past memories with Windy and repeating the hope for a new beginning




Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Antony Williams, Kanye West, Warryn Campbell, Chris Martin

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@OSyaz90

No matter what Kanye does or how irrationally he acts in the present day, nothing will ever take away from the fact that he’s made some of the best music in his generation.

@chrism7163

Thats what im saying

@chathamhart5637

onm

@MadCon93spiracy

he an artist, he emotional and sensitiv....he wants to prove himself to the world....problem he already way bigger than he realizes
Good luck yeezy...get well and be yourself.....fuck the rest cause u one o the best

@simulationone

Absolutely

@yvangogh6655

True!

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@VCNO

“Reach for the starts so if you fall, you land on a cloud.” What a lyricist. ❤

@powderedphantom5765

Pit bull said reach for the stars so if you fall you land on the top of the world

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mr worldwide @@powderedphantom5765

@tiaartistone

My favorite line ❤

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