Street Lights
Kanye West
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Let me know Do I still got time to grow Things ain't always set in stone That be known let me know Let me Seems like, street lights, glowin Happen to be just like moments, passin In front of me so I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare see I know my destination But I'm just not there All the street lights, glowin' Happen to be just like moments, passin' In front of me so I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare see I know my destination But I'm just not there In the streets In the, streets I'm just not there in the streets I'm just not there Life's just not fair Seems like, street lights, glowin Happen to be just like moments, passin In front of me so I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare see I know my destination But I'm just not there All the street lights, glowin Happen to be just like moments, passin In front of me so I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare see I know my destination But I'm just not there All the street lights, glowin Happen to be just like moments, passin In front of me so I hopped in, the cab and I paid my fare see I know my destination But I'm just not there In the streets In the, streets I'm just not there in the streets I'm just not there Life's just not fair Life's just not fair
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Written by: ESTHERO, B MCILDOWIE, KANYE WEST, ANTONY WILLIAMS, TONY WILLIAMS
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Street Lights" is a song by Kanye West, which is from his fourth studio album "808s & Heartbreak." This album was released in 2008 and marked a significant departure from Kanye's previous rap style, reflecting a more introspective, emotional, and electronic-infused sound.
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Song Creation"Street Lights" was produced by Kanye West himself along with the co-production of Mr Hudson. West often uses the metaphor of street lights to articulate the fleeting sense of life and its moments.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song presents a philosophical and deep contemplation of time, as Kanye repeatedly sings, "Life's just not fair," indicating the harsh realities of life that one tends to experience but cannot control.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well received by music critics. The Guardian described it as the album's 'heart' and praised its introspective lyrics.
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Different Performances"Street Lights" has been performed live on several occasions, including during Kanye's 'VH1 Storytellers' performance in 2009, demonstrating its significance within Kanye's musical repertoire.
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Album’s InfluenceThe innovative and introspective nature of "Street Lights" and the album as a whole is cited to have influenced the landscape of hip hop, paving the way for a new generation of artists including Drake and Kid Cudi.
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Song Duration"Street Lights" is one of the longer tracks on the album, running for over 3 minutes.
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Inspirational SongMany fans have interpreted "Street Lights" as a heartfelt and inspirational piece, whose melancholic tone and lyrics resonate with anyone going through a hard time.
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Fan FavoriteDespite not being an official single, "Street Lights" has emerged as a fan favorite from "808s & Heartbreak."
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ReinterpretationThe song was reinterpreted by Daniel Caesar in his debut album Freudian, further proving its lasting impact and influence in the music industry.
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