Violent Crimes
Kanye West
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Fallin', dreamin', talkin' in your sleep I know you want to cry all night, all night Plottin', schemin', finding Reason to defend all of your violent nights Promise me Don't you grow up in a hurry, your mom'll be worried, aw It was all part of the story, even the scary nights Thank you for all of the glory, you will be remembered, aw Thank you to all of the heroes of the night (night, night) They gotta repeat the colors, the light is wearin' off Reality is upon us, colors drippin' off Colors drippin' off Niggas is savage, niggas is monsters Niggas is pimps, niggas is players 'Til niggas have daughters, now they precautious Father forgive me, I'm scared of the karma 'Cause now I see women as somethin' to nurture Not somethin' to conquer I hope she like Nicki, I'll make her a monster Not havin' menages I'm just being silly I answered the door, like Will Smith and Martin Nigga do we have a problem? Matter of fact Marlin, this ain't Meet the Fockers I'll beat his ass, pray I beat the charges No daddy don't play, not when it come to they daughters Don't do no yoga, don't do pilates Just play piano and stick to karate I pray your body's draped more like mine and not like your mommy's Just bein' salty, but niggas is nuts And I am a nigga, I know what they want I pray that you don't get it all at once Curves under your dress, I know it's pervs all on the 'net All in the comments, you wanna vomit That's your baby, you love her to death Now she cuttin' class and hangin' with friends You break a glass and say it again She can't comprehend the danger she's in If you whip her ass, she move in with him Then he whip her ass, you go through it again But how you the devil rebukin' the sin? Let's pray we can put this behind us I swear that these times is the wildest She got the scars, they serve as reminders Blood still on her pajamas, but yesterday is dead, yeah Moment of silence Next she'll be off to college And then at the altar 'Cause she know that niggas is savage Niggas is monsters Niggas is pimps, niggas is players 'Til niggas have daughters Niggas is pimps, niggas is players 'Til niggas have daughters Don't you grow up in a hurry, your mom'll be worried, aw It was all part of the story, even the scary nights Thank you for all of the glory, you will be remembered, aw Thank you to all of the heroes of the night (night, night) They gotta repeat the colors, the light is wearin' off Reality is upon us, colors drippin' off Colors drippin' off I'm sayin' it like I want a daughter like Nicki Aww man, I promise I'ma turn her to a monster, but no menagés I don't know how you saying it, but let 'em hear this
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Written by: Danielle Balbuena, Irving Domingo Lorenzo, Jordan Thorpe, Kanye Omari West, Kevin Parker, Malik Yusef El Shaba Jones, Mike Dean, Seven Marcus Aurelius, Tyrone Griffin
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"Violent Crimes" is the final song on Kanye West's eighth studio album, "Ye," released in 2018.
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Musical ThemesThe lyrics of "Violent Crimes" reflect Kanye's fear regarding the future of his daughters, showing his vulnerability and fears as a father.
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CollaboratorsThe song features vocals from Ty Dolla $ign and a hook by 070 Shake.
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Ghostwriter ControversyRapper Pardison Fontaine admitted that he contributed to the writing of "Violent Crimes," causing some controversy as Kanye is known for asserting his creative autonomy.
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Critical ReceptionDespite its complexity and depth, "Violent Crimes" received a mixed response from critics, with some saying it felt ill-placed on the album.
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Personal AnguishThe song is seen as a reflection of Kanye's own struggles with mental health and his concern for the world his daughters will grow up in.
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Album PerformanceDespite mixed reviews, the album "Ye" debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200 and all seven tracks including "Violant Crimes" charted on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Production ValueLike much of Kanye’s work, "Violent Crimes" employs bleeding-edge production techniques mixed with raw emotion.
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Perspective ChangeThis song is seen as a turning point in Kanye's discography, marking a shift in his perspective to more profound, personal themes.
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Artistic DevelopmentKanye has stated in interviews that "Violent Crimes" was uncomfortable to write because it forced him to confront fears he had never previously explored in his music.
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