Life of the Party Lyrics – Kanye West ft. André 3000
Life of the Party Lyrics
[Intro: Kanye West]
It's after hours at that glamorous blind spot
Where they're taking it easy, swapping personal experiences
Let's listen in America Today
Life of the party, mhm, 'til I almost cry, mhm
It's the life of the party to think I could've almost died
Lord, help us
[Verse 1: André 3000]
Hey, Miss Donda
You run into my mama; please tell her I said, "Say something"
I'm starting to believe ain't no such thing as heaven's trumpets
No after-over, this is it, done
If there's a Heaven, you would think they'd let ya speak to your son
Maybe she has in the form of a baby's laugh I heard
Passing by in a stroller reminding me, "Hey, keep rolling"
I don't know; maybe she has with a prick of a blade of grass
I've been laying on way too long, got me itchy
Got up and roamed a lil' more
Miss Donda, you see my mama, tell her I'm lost
You see, she'd always light a cigarette, we'd talk, I would cough
Exaggerating a lil' bit, so she get the point
Tryna get her to stop smoking, I would leave and fire up a joint
'Til I quit, started back up again, twenty years later
All that time, y'all thought n!gga was high, thought I was crazy
My mom, she ain't cut no corners
Got me back on track; I don't miss her overstepping
But do miss her showing Seven civilian life sh!t
Ah, Miss Donda, you see my mama whisper her this:
The real reason I was geeked to go to church
Must confess, when y'all grown-ups would be in Bible study
That girl helping me with my homework? Her and I were f**king
So pure and perverted, so spirit spinning and dirty
So on, so on and so on, we hoped that no one heard us
Sh-sh, ah, ah
And to this day, I think her mama knew but let us explore
Miss Donda, you see my father, please, ask him:
Why he never married? Always smiled, but was he happy inside?
Because I carried my mother's name, did he carry shame with him?
I'm sure she did it out of spite; 'twas her decision at birth
Sh!t, she probably was hurt, ah, poor baby
Two young people with different views, a lot for a young lady
No coincidence, they both passed away from heart conditions
There's a dissidence at play; dad and mom do hard division
Three Thou', poster child for big d!ck n!ggas raised by their mothers
I'm supposed to smile as if God knew that I would be troubled
Keeps me around, for what? I don't know
But I do know that it's crucial that we do so, pronto
I don't know how much long though
[Verse 2: Kanye West, DMX & Diddy]
Mama, your son in the red hat
Had suffered set-backs, had, "shouldn't-have-said-thats"
Had made everyone mad
He made "808s" so he's everyone dad, know he ever gets sad
Hotel rooms by the shore, close my eyes, I can see more
Nobody punking me, nobody pressure me, nobody gangsta me
Especially when the gangstas eat thanks to me
And my favorite principal name was Mrs. Wooten
She was strict, the perfect instructor for young Putin
Vladimir, just so that is clear
Whom should we fear when we know Dad is here?
Daddy's right here, Daddy's right here
I don't play, boy
Over y'all dead body 'fore my daughter pose in Playboy
We don't condone over-sexualization of the kids in the home
Battery in my back
This house of pain won't ever last
CyHi told me to my face that "SICKO MODE" was his biggest song
Well go'n 'cause Donda was the best ghostwriter I ever had
South Park had jokes about fish sticks
'Til this day, the whole team can kiss this d!ck
I put Virgil and Drake on the same text
And it wasn't about the matching Arc'teryx or Kid Cudi dress
Just told these grown men, "Stop it with the funny sh!t"
I might hire the whole team from ACG
So don't text me like I'm Juanita JCV
Or more important, Monica Corgan, who was there for me
Somebody really there for me was rare for me
That was new air to breathe
When I was underappreciated, undervaluated
Stockholders told me, "Board rooms will bore you"
Can't remember going by your rules, try to follow the Lord's rules
Thought we was the new Abu Dhabi
Told Drake "Don't play with me on GD"
And he sent that message to everybody
So if I hit you with a "W-Y-D"
You better hit me with, "Yes sir, I'm writing everything you need"
I told you I was gonna take the summer back
So any of the cap, won't take none of that
Where my motherf**king red hat?
Security and the nannies be forever handling
I can't stand it when there's talks about putting the kids back in
Sierra Canyon when daddy got his own school
Trav, smile for these white people if you want (C'mon)
While we build a team to get Hoover out the joint
I do what I want, bro, in my life
Serve and protect long as it's my wife
Screaming on M-A-N's for trying to lower the percentage of SKIMS
See, I was going in
Back when they thought I was only making Ms, now it's nine-billi'
You ain't gotta like me, but you feel me
[Bridge: Kanye West]
Do y'all feel me? Really?
Get off Scott Free, I'm talking Ridley
Get off our knees, that's if you're with me
Get off your knees, that's if you're with me
Get off your knees and let's get free
Get off your knees and let's get free
Really, I mean really
Really, I mean really
I need release, I don't need police
I'm like, "n!gga, please"
Y'all can't hear me, (Harmonizing), for the real me
For the real me, I mean, mhmm-mm
[Outro: DMX]
Alright, it's gonna shoot us in the- woah, uh-oh, uh-oh
Ready mama? (Yup)
I'm so proud of you, yup, you're gonna have so much fun
They gonna shoot us in the air, mama, okay?
C'mon, P, I got you, it's okay, mama
Hold your head back, hold your head back (Three, two, one)
Daddy's here, daddy's here, daddy's right here
It's okay, mama, daddy's here, daddy here
Help, help, daddy's right here, I'm scared
Okay, okay, I got you, it's okay
Okay, we going slow, we going slow down
It's okay, stop crying, daddy got you, see, it's over, you did it, P!
You already did it! See? It's already over! Yay! You did it!
Big Girl! It's already over! It's already over, it's already over
Daddy right here, daddy right here
I told you I'm not gone let you go
I'm not gone let you go, mama, okay?
Daddy got you, daddy gone bring us all the way down, okay?
How was it? (We good)
You did a good job (It was scary)
Good job!
Life Of The Party Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Life of The Party" by Kanye West and André 3000 delve into personal reflections, exploring themes of loss, relationships, family dynamics, and self-discovery. The song reflects on the artists' experiences with their mothers, fathers, and upbringing, as well as touches on broader societal issues. It combines nostalgia, vulnerability, and introspection to create a poignant narrative.
[Intro]
Kanye sets the scene at a "glamorous blind spot" where people share personal experiences. He reflects on the fleeting nature of life, expressing gratitude for surviving moments that could have been fatal. The mention of "America Today" adds a broader context, suggesting a commentary on contemporary American life.
[Verse 1]
André addresses Miss Donda, Kanye's late mother, sharing messages for his own mother and exploring the afterlife. He reminisces about his upbringing, confessing past relationships and highlighting the complex dynamics of his family. The verse reflects on the impact of parental figures on one's life, touching on themes of love, regrets, and the passage of time.
[Verse 2]
Kanye's verse shifts between various topics, including personal achievements, family, and collaborations. He mentions his late mother, Donda, expressing gratitude for her influence. There's a blend of pride, reflection, and a call to protect children from over-sexualization. References to specific individuals like CyHi, Virgil, Drake, and others add personal context, while the mention of school and Hoover suggests a commitment to education and social justice.
[Bridge]
Kanye urges listeners to break free from societal norms and embrace change. He emphasizes the need for release, challenging the status quo and addressing social issues. The repetitive refrain encourages individual empowerment and a departure from conformity.
[Outro]
DMX's emotional outro captures a moment of vulnerability and comfort. He consoles a scared child after a thrilling experience, symbolizing the protective role of a father. The reassurance, celebration of success, and acknowledgment of fear contribute to a powerful conclusion, blending vulnerability with a sense of triumph.
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Official Music Video
Cast & Crew
- Artist / Band
- Featuring
- André 3000
- Producer(s)
- Brian Miller, Fonzworth Bentley, Ojivolta, Federico Vindver, The Twilite Tone, BoogzDaBeast, Kanye West & Dem Jointz
- Writter(s)
- André 3000, Dem Jointz, Kanye West
- Released On
- November 14, 2021
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- 2.Believe What I Say
- 3.Come To Life
- 4.Donda ft. The World Famous Tony Williams
- 5.Donda Chant
- 6.God Breathed ft. Vory
- 7.Heaven and Hell
- 8.Hurricane ft. The Weeknd, Lil Baby
- 9.Jail ft. Jay-Z
- 10.Jail Pt. 2 ft. DaBaby, Marilyn Manson
- 11.Jesus Lord ft. Swizz Beatz, The LOX, Jay Electronica
- 12.Jonah ft. Lil Durk, Vory
- 13.Junya ft. Playboi Carti
- 14.Junya Pt. 2 ft. Playboi Carti, Ty Dolla $ign
- 15.Keep My Spirit Alive ft. Conway the Machine, Westside Gunn
- 16.Life of the Party ft. André 3000
- 17.Lord I Need You
- 18.Moon ft. Kid Cudi, Don Toliver
- 19.New Again
- 20.No Child Left Behind ft. Vory
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February 10, 2024Donda 2 (2022)
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February 22, 2022Donda (2021)
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August 29, 2021Jesus is King (2019)
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FAQs & Knowledge
Who is the singer of "Life of the Party" song?
"Life of the Party" song is sung by Kanye West ft. André 3000.
Who is the lyrics writer of "Life of the Party" song?
"Life of the Party" song lyrics written by André 3000, Dem Jointz, Kanye West.
Who is the music producer of "Life of the Party" song?
"Life of the Party" song music composed & produced by Brian Miller, Fonzworth Bentley, Ojivolta, Federico Vindver, The Twilite Tone, BoogzDaBeast, Kanye West & Dem Jointz.
When was "Life of the Party" song released?
"Life of the Party" song was released on November 14, 2021.