Can't Tell Me Nothing
kanye west (feat. Young Jeezy) Lyrics

Wait 'til I get my money right
I won't listen to anyone until I have enough money to prove them wrong

I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven
I believed that money could solve all my problems and bring me happiness

When I awoke I spent that on a necklace
I wasted all my money on material possessions and lost sight of what truly mattered

I told God I'd be back in a second
I made promises to improve myself but failed to keep them

Man, it's so hard not to act reckless
It's difficult for me to control my behavior and make responsible choices

To whom much is given, much is tested
When you have more, you are expected to do more and face greater challenges

Get arrested, guess until he get the message
I've made mistakes and faced consequences, but I'm still learning from them

I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny
I'm constantly under the public eye and judgment, which adds to my stress and anxiety

And what'd I do? Act more stupidly
Instead of learning from my mistakes, I kept making more and repeating the same patterns

Bought more jewelry, More Louis V.
I continued to spend my money on superficial things to prove my wealth and status

My mama couldn't get through to me
Even my loved ones couldn't convince me to change my ways

The drama, people suing me
I've faced legal troubles and been the subject of gossip and criticism

I'm on T.V. talking like it's just you and me
I talk openly in interviews despite knowing that it will be broadcast to a large audience

I'm just saying how I feel man
I'm expressing my honest emotions and opinions, regardless of how others may perceive them

I ain't one of the Cosby's, I ain't go to Hillman
I didn't have the same opportunities or background as the characters in popular TV shows

I guess the money should've changed them
I expected my success to influence others in a positive way, but it didn't

I guess I should've forgot where I came from
I lost sight of my roots and the values that made me who I am

Then you can't tell me nothing right?
Once I have enough money and success, I believe that no one can criticize or stop me

Let up the suicide doors
I'm driving an expensive car with flashy features that symbolize my wealth and status

This is my life homie, you decide yours
I'm in control of my own life and the choices I make, and others have to make their own decisions

I know that Jesus died for us
I have religious beliefs and acknowledge the sacrifices of Jesus Christ

But I couldn't tell you who decide wars
I don't know who is really responsible for conflicts and violence in the world

So I parallel double-parked that motherfucker sideways
I parked my car in a flashy, attention-grabbing way as a symbol of my wealth and status

Old folks talking 'bout back in my day
Some people criticize my behavior and actions as being disrespectful or different from what they were used to in the past

Class started two hours ago, oh, am I late?
I'm joking about my lack of punctuality and responsibility, which may be seen as disrespectful or unprofessional

No I already graduated
I've already achieved success and don't need to conform to traditional expectations

And you can live through anything if Magic made it
Even when faced with adversity, one can overcome it and succeed with determination and strength

They say I talk with so much emphasis
Others criticize my communication style and how I express myself

Ooh, they so sensitive
People are easily offended and take things too personally

Don't ever fix your lips like collagen
Don't say things you don't mean, or that are just artificial and fake

Then say something where you gon end up apolog'in
If you say something hurtful or false, you'll ultimately have to apologize for it

Let me know if it's a problem then
If someone has an issue with me, they should speak up and express their concerns

Let the champagne splash
I'm celebrating my success and enjoying the luxuries that come with it

Let that man get cash, let that man get past
Let others achieve success and move forward without judgement or interference

You don't need to stop to get gas
I have enough resources and momentum to keep going without taking breaks or slowing down

If he can move through the rumors, he can drive off fumes
If someone can overcome false rumors and criticism, they can continue to succeed even when resources are scarce

Cause how he move in a room full of No's?
I'm successful because I have the skill and confidence to handle rejection and adversity

How he stay faithful in a room full of hoes?
I have remained true to my beliefs and values despite being surrounded by temptation

Must be the pharoahs, he in tune with his soul
My inner strength and spirituality have helped me achieve success and overcome obstacles

So when he buried in a tomb full of gold
Even when I die, I will be remembered for my wealth and success

Treasure, what's you pleasure?
What do you value and want to achieve in life?

Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her
Your perception and experience of life depends on your attitude and how you approach it

So if the devil wear prada, Adam, Eve wear nada
If evil can disguise itself as something good and tempting, then real goodness and purity has no need for material possessions

I'm in between, but way more fresher
I don't conform to traditional standards, but I have my own unique and fresh style

But way less effort, cause when you try hard
When you're true to yourself and don't try too hard to impress others, you appear more effortless and authentic

That's when you die hard
If you try too hard to be something you're not, or live up to unrealistic expectations, you risk losing your true self and purpose

Ya'll homies lookin' like "Why God?"
Others may not understand why I do what I do, or why I've achieved success while they haven't

When they reminisce over you, my God
When I'm gone, people will remember me and my impact on the world