Street Lights

Kanye West

About Street Lights

"Street Lights" is a song by American hip hop artist Kanye West. It was produced by West, with co-production from Mr Hudson. Background vocals are contributed by Esthero and Tony Williams. The song was used in an eye kit video from the In The Mirror series by Pat McGrath that starred West's wife Kim Kardashian. A music video was officially released over West's blog in June 2009. "Street Lights" has been subject to cover versions by Ruby Amanfu, Daniel Caesar and Stars. Mic's Phillip Lewis wrote the song "may not have been the most recognized song from the entire project, but was crucial to the album. ""Street Lights" was used for the soundtrack on Grey's Anatomy, season 5 episode 10, which was titled "All By Myself". 


Year:
2008
3:09
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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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Kanye West

Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synthpop, and classical music. more »

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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.
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.
Lyrics Theme
The 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.
Critical Reception
The song was generally well received by music critics. The Guardian described it as the album's 'heart' and praised its introspective lyrics.
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.
Album’s Influence
The 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.
Song Duration
"Street Lights" is one of the longer tracks on the album, running for over 3 minutes.
Inspirational Song
Many fans have interpreted "Street Lights" as a heartfelt and inspirational piece, whose melancholic tone and lyrics resonate with anyone going through a hard time.
Fan Favorite
Despite not being an official single, "Street Lights" has emerged as a fan favorite from "808s & Heartbreak."
Reinterpretation
The 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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