Confessions
kanye west Lyrics


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Hey
Hey, what's up?
Miss you
Yeah, listen

Baby, I know we said it's best we don't talk no more
But I got to get it off my chest, 'bout all the **** I've been hearing, babe
I, I thought you were that ride or die, you would never leave my side
I really made you out to be the woman that I will be with for life
I took in your kid, did everything that you wanted me to
Now I'm in the **** about you fronting on radio interviews
Do it make you feel good to lie, even though I know you wanna cry?
Hey, if you were gonna tell it, then you should've everything instead of making me the bad guy
If you got nothing good to say, then don't say nothing
'Cause if I really start talking, it'll be something
So you cheated, I cheated, so be it
We need to leave it alone, move on
Hold on

Hello, you got a collect call from Clinton Correctional Facility
Will you accept the charges?
Yes, I'll accept it
What's up?

Sitting in my cell, head about to burst
Wouldn't be alive if I didn't ***** first
Had it made, sorry for the ricochet
But I'd be in the grave if I didn't let it spray
I never said that I was perfect
Nobody walking on this earth is
That night, I would've got murdered
If I ain't grab the ratchet and let them cowards have it

Listen up, listen up, listen up, world
Listen up, listen up, listen up, world
I gotta confess
This is the hottest remix I ever did in my life
So So Def

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side said she got one on the way
These are my confessions
Man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta give you part two of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it, then I gotta tell it all (all)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed, I don't know what to do
(If you got something to confess to right now, step to the mic, Twista)
But to give part two of my confessions

I confess about the incident when I was with a shorty in the Lexus Coupe
Your homie said she saw me, but she didn't have proof
But I knew I really should've been just telling you the truth
And I confess about the days
I was rolling my Seville with the custom gold grill
I was in the field, still looking for a thrill
And I knew it was bogus, I should've kept it real
And I confess that just when I thought I could really try to get away
Or have another woman on the side
But I never knew that it would catch up with a ***** one day (that's real)
You gotta hear me girl, I done learned a lesson
If you stay with me, then it'll be a blessing
No stressing, it'll never be no guessing
'Cause I'm pouring out my heart and these are my confessions

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side said she got one on the way (rock with me)
These are my confessions
Man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta give you part two of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it, then I gotta tell it all (all)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed, I don't know what to do
(Kanye, confess to the people, man)
But to give part two of my confessions

Damn, how did she bring it up? How did she break it down?
Man, you at the clinic? Dog, slow down, that's your child
But if you keep it, then you gotta tell your girl you was cheating
And you went raw dog when you beat it
That's when she gon' tell you to beat it
And you know it ain't y'all little secret
You famous, you can't go nowhere
'Cause every time you go there, there's **** there
So basically, you and your girl over
And I know when she broke the news
You told her, "Man, don't say that"
Matter fact, like Pat, don't say jack
Every time a ***** sitting on pay stacks
Things come up from way, way, way back
Way back, way back
Way, way back, way back

These are my confessions
Just when I thought I said all I can say
My chick on the side said she got one on the way (rock with me)
These are my confessions
Man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
I guess I gotta give you part two of my confessions
If I'm gonna tell it, then I gotta tell it all (all)
Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
I'm so throwed, I don't know what to do
But to give part two of my confessions

And this by far is the hardest thing I think I've ever had to do (yeah)
To tell you, the woman I love (uh huh)
That I'm having a baby by a woman that I barely even know (yeah)




I hope you can accept the fact that I'm man enough to tell you this (she probably can't)
And hopefully you'll give me another chance (she might go)

Overall Meaning

The song Confessions Part 3 by Kanye West is a collaboration with a number of other rappers including Twista, JD, and others. The song deals with a range of confessions related to romantic relationships, infidelity, and other issues. The verses of the song describe different people confessing to mistakes they have made in their relationships. The chorus repeats the line, "These are my confessions" and adds the refrain, "Man, I'm throwed and I don't know what to do."


The lyrics of the song show the complex and messy nature of human relationships. The verses express feelings of betrayal, regret, and shame. The chorus emphasizes the way that confessing can be difficult but also necessary in order to move forward. The song takes a somewhat confessional tone but also suggests that confessing is not enough on its own - people also need to be willing to learn from their mistakes and work to rebuild trust.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey
Opening statement to grab the listener's attention.


Hey, whats up
Asking if the listener is present and ready to listen.


Is that you?
Confirming the identity of the listener.


Yeah, listen
Assuring the listener that the artist wants to have a conversation.


Baby I know we said it's best we don't talk no more
Admitting that they have previously agreed not to talk.


But, I gotta Get it off my chest about all Shit I've been hearing babe
Explaining that there's something important to talk about.


I (I) thought you was that ride or die you would neva leave my side
Expressing disappointment about the other person's lack of loyalty.


I really made you out to be the woman that I would be with for life
Stating that they had idealized the other person as a potential life partner.


I tooked in your kids, Did everything that you wanted me to
Reminding the other person of the sacrifices they had made for them.


Now I see you frontin on radio interviews
Pointing out that the other person is not being truthful in the media.


Do It make you feel good to lie even though I know you wanna cry
Questioning the other person's motives for lying.


Hey if you were gonna tell them You should of told them everything, Instead of Makein me the bad guy
Suggesting that the other person should have been honest about the situation instead of casting blame on the artist.


If you got nothing good to say then don't, say nothin
Advising the other person to refrain from making negative comments.


'Cause if I really start talkin it will be somthin
Implying that there is a lot that could be said, but the singer is holding back.


So you cheated, I cheated so be it,we need to Leave it alone, Move on
Acknowledging that there were mistakes made on both sides and urging the other person to move forward.


{You got real shit}
Ending the conversation on a resolute note.


Hello, you have a collect call from the Clinton correctional facility, Will you accept the charges.
Introducing a new character and situation to the song.


Yes, I'll accept it, whats up?
Accepting the call and showing interest in what the other person has to say.


Sittin in my cell, HEAD ABOUT TO BURST
Describing the emotional state of the person on the phone.


Wouldnt be alive if I didn't shoot first
Explaining how the person ended up in prison.


Had it made, sorry for the ricochet
Expressing remorse for the unintended consequences of their actions.


But I'll be in da grave if I didn't let it spray
Justifying their decision to use lethal force to protect themselves.


I never said that I was perfect
Admitting to being flawed.


Nobody walkin on this earth is
Asserting that imperfection is common to all humans.


That night, I would've gotten murdered
Recounting a situation where the person was in danger.


If I ain't grab the ratchet and let them cowards have it
Explaining how the person defended themselves in that situation.


This the hottest remix I ever did in my life so so def
Introducing a new section of the song.


These are my confessions
Reiterating the theme of the song.


Just when I thought I said all I can say
Introducing a new twist in the narrative.


My chick on the side, said she got one on the way {Way}
Revealing a secret about infidelity and a potential pregnancy.


Man I'm throwed and I don't know what to do
Admitting to feeling overwhelmed by the situation.


I guess I gotta keep part 2 of my confessions
Implying that there is more to the story that needs to be shared.


If I'm gonna tell it then I gotta tell it all, (all yeah, yeah)
Explaining that the truth must be fully revealed.


Damn near cried when I got that phone call (call)
Expressing emotional pain in response to news of the pregnancy.


But to keep part 2 of my confessions
Again hinting that there is more that needs to be revealed.


If you got something to confess to right now step to the mic Twista
Inviting Twista to share his own confessions.


I confess about the incident when I was with a shorty in the Lexus coupe
Twista revealing his own story of infidelity.


Ya homie said she saw me but she didn't have proof
Acknowledging that there is always a chance of getting caught in infidelity.


But I knew I really should've just been tellin' you the truth (uh, oh)
Expressing regret for having kept the truth from the other person.


And I confess about the days I was rollin' my Seville with the custom gold grill
Revealing another instance of dishonesty in Twista's life.


I was in the field still lookin' for a thrill
Admitting to enjoying risky behavior.


And I knew it was bogus I should've kept it real
Acknowledging that the behavior was not authentic or honest.


And I confess that, just when I thought I could really try to get away
Revealing a pattern of dishonesty in Twista's life.


While havin other women on the side
Detailing the infidelity in Twista's life.


But I never knew that it would catch up wit' a nigga one day
Admitting that there are always consequences to one's actions.


You gotta hear me girl, I done learned a lesson'
Concluding Twista's confession with a message to the other person.


If you stay with me then it'll be a blessin', no stressing
Asking for a chance to make things right and offering to be a better partner.


'Cause I'm pouring out my heart and these are my confessions
Reiterating the theme of the song and indicating that the truth has been fully revealed.


Yeah Kanye To tha College Dropout
Calling out Kanye West and acknowledging his prior album.


Damn, how does she bring it up how does she break it down
Transitioning back to the original storyline and expressing confusion about the situation.


Man you at the clinic, dawg slow down that's yo child
Revealing that the singer has information that the other person has impregnated someone else.


But if you keep it, then you gotta tell your girl you was cheatin
Advising the other person on how to handle the situation.


And you went raw dog when you beat it
Explicitly describing the other person's actions that led to the pregnancy.


That's when she gon' tell you to beat it
Predicting the reaction of the other person's partner to the news.


You know it ain't y'all little secret
Asserting that the truth will eventually come out.


You famous you can't go nowhere 'cause everytime you go there
Implying that the other person cannot escape scrutiny because of their celebrity status.


There's hoes there so basiclly you and your girl over
Suggesting that the relationship is doomed because of the infidelity.


I know when she broke the news you told her "man don't say that"
Revealing that the other person had initially tried to deny responsibility for the pregnancy.


Matter fact like Pat don't say, matter fact dont say jack
Encouraging the other person to keep quiet about the situation.


Everytime a nigga sittin on paystacks
Implying that the other person's wealth and fame make them a target for extortion or blackmail.


Things come up from way way way back way back way back way way back
Suggesting that there may be more secrets from the past that could come to light.


I guess I gotta give part 2 of my confessions
Ending the song by returning to the theme of confessions and implying that more needs to be revealed.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bryan Michael Paul Cox, Jermaine Dupri, Usher Raymond, Jamaal Barrow, Carl Terrell Mitchell

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@janggoloydtorda1965

JESUS is KING!
-Kanye West

AMEN!

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All comments from YouTube:

@Godisgood137

May God protect Kanye he’s speaking the straight truth, they sacrifice to get and keep fame

@godjhaka7376

He speaking a little. I been speaking way more and only protection I will ever need is God.

@mossomstylz

This was all we needed, what we been saying the whole time! Thanks Ye

@rocketleaguezone5603

Can you explain why they need to sacrifice someone? Kanye West is so talented he could easily became successful without that

@shylock5477

Kanye is literally one of them.. effing hypocrite

@shylock5477

​@@rocketleaguezone5603True! They do it for fame and an over the top lifestyle. I've heard rapper that are sicker than Kanye could ever be but to this nobody knows them, can you guess why??
They had to sacrifice Donda bc the whole "illuminati" thing is a contract which deliberately puts you into dept, which you're gonna have to end up paying it with your life or someone else's

@KatTheArtist

Once you’re so big already, they force you and threaten you

@vegasdpeezy

This was monumental "YE" the world bout to change!!! For all the truth seekers and people called us conspiracy theorist.. The truth is comin to the light

@michaelharris583

What's the definition of "Semitic"?.

@brandongarrett212

Please we been knowing this and he knew it too I SOLD MY SOUL TO THE DEVIL IT WAS A CRAPPY DEAL y'all don't remember that tho.

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