Genius Meanings
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Kanye West (Ft. Chris Martin) – Homecoming
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Interpolating a line from Common’s “I Used To Love H.E.R.,” Kanye uses extended metaphor to describe his feelings for Chicago, his home, by comparing it to a lost girlfriend.
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Kanye West (Ft. Dwele) – Flashing Lights
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In “Flashing Lights”, Kanye is found reminiscing about a flighty, capricious ex-girlfriend he can’t stop thinking about.
Similar to “Homecoming”, Kanye uses this girl as a
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Kanye West – I Wonder
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Revered among fans, “I Wonder” is an emotional anthem that deals with the theme of finding one’s dreams.
This song is largely inspired by U2’s “City of Blinding Lights,” which the
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Kanye West (Ft. John Legend) – Home (Windy)
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This is a unreleased track from the original version of Kanye West’s The College Dropout album. Due to a leak, the album was reshaped and different tracks were placed on the album
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Kanye West – Good Morning
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Kanye’s intro to his third album, Graduation, is a wake-up call to himself and the world. It also gives Kanye a chance to show off his polished lyrical abilities.
The song is part
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Kanye West (Ft. Chris Martin & The World Famous Tony Williams) – Homecoming (Demo)
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[Intro: Kanye West] / Yeah / And you say Chi city! / Chi city! Chi city! / [Chorus: Chris Martin & Kanye West] / I'm comin' home again / Do you think about me now and then? (Yeah
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Song Lyrics & Knowledge - Genius
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Homecoming by Kanye West (Ft. Chris Martin) · She said, ”Excuse me, little ... The way Kanye pronounces “windy” sounds kinda like Wendy, a pretty rare name ...
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Kanye West – Champion
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An anthem from Kanye West’s album Graduation containing a jazz and reggae influence, eschewing trumpets in favor of bright synthesizers and featuring breezy hooks provided by a
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Beyoncé – Party (Homecoming Live)
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[Intro: Bug a Boos] / Let's go / Woo / Fresh, fresh / Break it down / Let's go, ayy / Hey, hey, hey, hey / Hey, hey, hey, hey / Hey, hey, hey, hey / Hey, hey, hey, hey / [Verse
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Kanye West (Ft. Ludacris) – Breathe In Breathe Out
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“Breathe In Breathe Out” sees Kanye West rap about his own superficiality in a light-hearted, self-aware fashion. This marks Ye’s first time featuring Atlanta rapper Ludacris
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Kanye West (Ft. Lil Wayne) – Barry Bonds
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An extended brag-rap exchange between Kanye and Lil Wayne off Kanye’s Graduation. The two brag about their high-cash lifestyles, and, of course, the ease with which they create hit
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Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds – While the Song Remains the Same
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On “While The Song Remains The Same” Noel personifies his hometown in the same way that Kanye West did on “Homecoming.”
The song title may be a reference to the Led Zeppelin
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Kanye West (Ft. Kid Cudi) – Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1
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In “Father Stretch My Hands, Pt. 1,” Kanye reflects on an argument he had with a girl he loves. By the end of the verse, he realizes nothing else matters but waking up next to her
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Lil Wayne – Blowing Up Fast
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The song’s beat is from Kanye West’s “Home”, a precursor to Homecoming.
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Kanye West – Big Brother
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“Big Brother” details the ups and downs of Kanye’s working relationship with Jay-Z. Both sentimental and honest; Kanye runs a fine line between hero-worship and idol killing.
This
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Kanye West – Can't Tell Me Nothing
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A single off Kanye’s 3rd album, Graduation, “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” is considered a bit of a sleeper hit, as the single “Stronger” was much more popular, especially at the time.
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J. Cole – Homecoming
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On the fifteenth track off his debut mixtape, The Come Up, J. Cole raps over Kanye’s My Way Home about missing family and his city.
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Kanye West (Ft. T-Pain) – Good Life
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Over a key sample from Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”, Ye contemplates the finer things in life while telling his haters to continue hating as he watches them
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Genius Brasil Traduções – Kanye West - Homecoming ft. Chris Martin (Tradução em Português)
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[Intro: Kanye West] / Yeah / E você disse cidade de Chi! / Cidade de Chi! Cidade de Chi! / [Refrão: Chris Martin & Kanye West] / Estou voltando pra casa de novo / Você pensa em mim
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Kanye West (Ft. Common) – My Way Home
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“My Way Home” is the seventh track on Kanye’s second studio album, Late Registration (2005). It samples “Home is Where the Hatred Is” by Gil Scott-Heron.
This is the only track on
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Kanye West (Ft. John Mayer) – Bittersweet Poetry
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After seeing the movie Ray together, John Mayer and Kanye West decided to record this song together. “Bittersweet Poetry” was released as a bonus track on the Japanese edition of
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Kanye West – Stronger
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The biggest hit and second single from Kanye’s third studio album, Graduation, “Stronger” samples French electronic music duo Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger,” which
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Kanye West (Ft. Al Be Back & Yasiin Bey) – Good Night
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This is a bonus track from Kanye’s Graduation album, released via iTunes, certain international versions (such as the Japanese, British, and Australian versions), and as a Pre-Gap
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Kanye West – The Glory
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The beat for this song samples Laura Nyro’s song “Save The Country,” which features a strong religious message. This fits with Kanye’s semi-religious image as a rapper, but
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Kanye West (Ft. The Boys Choir of Harlem, Freeway & Yasiin Bey) – Two Words
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Off of 2004’s The College Dropout, Kanye, Mos Def and Freeway drop this fast-paced track dedicated to the titular purpose: the verses are done with two words (or two stressed
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