Can't Tell Me Nothin'
kanye west (feat. Young Jeezy) Lyrics

La la la la
Repetition of meaningless syllables to create a musical melody.

Wait 'til I get my money right
I will only succeed when I have the financial means to do so.

I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
I believed that wealth could bring me happiness and success beyond this world.

When I awoke I spent that on a necklace
I quickly realized that money cannot buy true happiness, but continued to spend recklessly anyway.

I told God I'd be back in a second
I made promises to a higher power, but never kept them due to my selfish ambition.

Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
It's difficult to resist temptation and make responsible choices when there is no immediate consequence.

To whom much is given, much is tested
Having wealth and success comes with great responsibility and challenges.

Get arrested, guess until he get the message
Sometimes it takes a negative consequence, like being arrested, to learn from mistakes or recognize the error of one's ways.

I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
There's a constant pressure to maintain a certain image and live up to expectations when in the public eye.

And what'd I do? Act more stupidly
Instead of learning from criticism, I acted immaturely and irresponsibly.

Bought more jewelry, More Louis V.
I believed that buying more material possessions would bring me happiness or status.

My mama couldn't get through to me
Even those closest to me couldn't convince me to change my ways or live more responsibly.

The drama, people suing me
My reckless behavior caused conflict and legal issues with others.

I'm on T.V. talking like it's just you and me
Although I have a large public platform, I still try to relate to and connect with individuals on a personal level.

I'm just saying how I feel man
I express myself freely and honestly, even if it's not always well-received by others.

I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman
I'm not trying to represent myself as someone who conforms to society's expectations or norms.

I guess the money should've changed them
I assumed that those around me would be affected by my wealth, but failed to recognize my own negative behavior and choices.

I guess I should've forgot where I came from
I lost sight of my roots and the values that got me to where I am today.

Excuse me, is you saying something?
Are you speaking to me? Do you have a problem with what I'm saying or doing?

Uh, uh, you can't tell me nothing
I am confident in myself and my decisions, and won't let anyone else's opinions or criticisms affect me.

Let up the suicide doors
Open the doors to my luxury vehicle that open upwards instead of outwards (suicide doors).

This is my life homie, you decide yours
I am in control of my own life, while you are responsible for your own choices and destiny.

I know that Jesus died for us
I understand the religious belief that Jesus sacrificed himself for humanity's sins.

But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
Although I believe in a higher power, I don't believe that one specific entity or person decides the outcome of wars.

So I parallel double-parked that motherfucker sideways
I parked my car in a manner that took up more space than necessary, showing off my wealth and disregard for societal norms.

Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
Elderly individuals reminiscing about how things used to be when they were young.

But homie, this is my day
It's my turn to live my life and create my own legacy, regardless of what those before me have done.

Class started two hours ago, oh, am I late?
I have no regard for punctuality or being responsible for my own education.

No I already graduated
I believe that my past successes are enough to carry me through life, regardless of my current circumstances.

And you can live through anything if Magic made it
If someone like Magic Johnson can overcome illness and still succeed, then anyone can overcome their own challenges and succeed as well.

They say I talk with so much emphasis
I am known for speaking very emphatically and confidently.

Ooh, they so sensitive
Others are overly sensitive and easily offended by my words or actions.

Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
Don't speak in a fake or artificial way, as if using lip fillers.

Then say something where you gon end up apolog'in
If you say something offensive or untrue, be prepared to apologize for it later.

Let me know if it's a problem then
If something I'm doing or saying is causing a problem, please let me know so we can address it.

A'ight man, holla then
Okay, talk to you later.

Let the champagne splash
Celebrate and enjoy the finer things in life.

Let that man get cash, let that man get past
Allow others to succeed and make their own decisions, without interfering or judging them.

You don't need to stop to get gas
Continue moving forward and achieving success, without being slowed down by mundane tasks or obstacles.

If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off fumes
If someone can navigate through gossip and negativity, they can overcome any obstacle or challenge.

Cause how he move in a room full of No's?
How can someone continue to remain confident and pursue their dreams, even when faced with rejection or negativity from others?

How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
How can someone stay loyal and committed to a partner, even when surrounded by temptation or promiscuity?

Must be the pharoahs, he in tune with his soul
Perhaps it's someone's strong spiritual connection and self-awareness that allows them to remain true to themselves in difficult situations.

So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Even if someone dies with great wealth and material possessions, it's their character and legacy that will truly be remembered.

Treasure, what's you pleasure?
What do you truly value or find pleasure in? Is it material possessions or something more meaningful?

Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her
Life can be whatever you make of it, depending on your choices and attitude towards it.

So if the devil wear prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
If even the most evil or corrupted individuals can present themselves in a glamorous or luxurious way, then why should we focus on material possessions or status?

I'm in between, but way more fresher
I'm not conforming to societal norms, but I still value my appearance and style more than most.

But way less effort, cause when you try hard
Despite my appearance, I still prioritize ease and comfort over putting in excessive effort or hard work.

That's when you die hard
Putting in too much effort or pursuing something too aggressively can lead to burnout or failure.

Ya'll homies lookin' like "Why God?"
Others might look at my behavior or choices and wonder why God would allow it.

When they reminisce over you, my God
When people look back on my life or legacy, I hope they will remember me and appreciate what I've accomplished.