See You in My Nightmares
Kanye West, Lil Wayne
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I'm cold I'm cold I'm cold Yeah Yeah Yeah I got the right to put up a fight But not quite cause you cut off my light But my sight is better tonight and I might See you in my nightmare, oh how did you get there Cause we were once a fairytale But this is farewell I got my life and its my only one I got the night, I'm running from the sun So goodnight, I made it out the door (door, door, door) After tonight, there will be no return After tonight, I'm taking off on the road I'm taking off on the road And that you know (that you know) Tell every one that you know That I don't love you no more And that's one thing that you know (that you know) Okay I'm back up on my grind You do you and I'm just gone do mine You do you, cause I'm just gone be fine Okay I got you out my mind The night is young, the drinks is cold The stars is out, I'm ready to go You always thought I was always wrong Well know you know, Tell everybody everybody that you know! Tell everybody that you know That I don't love you no more And that's one thing that you know That you know I got the right to put up a fight But not quite cause you cut off my light But my sight is better tonight and I might See you in my nightmare, oh but how did you get there Cause we were once a fairytale But this is farewell Baby girl I'm finished! I thought we were committed I thought we were cemented I really thought we meant it But now we just repentin' And now we just resentin' The clouds is in my vision Look how high I be gettin' And its all because of you Girl we through You think your shit don't stink But you are Mrs. p-u And I don't see you with me no more Now tell everybody that you know That you know! That you know Tell everybody that you know That I don't love you no more And that's one thing that you know That you know That you know Tell everyone that you know That I don't love you no more And that's one thing that you know That you know
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Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Kanye West, Ernest Wilson, Dwayne Carter, Ben Hudson Mcildowie
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album Release"See You in My Nightmare" is a song from Kanye West's fourth studio album, "808s & Heartbreak," which was released in 2008.
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Featuring ArtistThe song features artist Lil Wayne, a highly influential figure in the rap music industry.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Kanye West himself, along with his frequent collaborators No I.D. and Jeff Bhasker.
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Follow Up Song"See You in My Nightmares" is the follow-up to the hit single "Love Lockdown," which highlighted the Maryland marching band's tribal drums.
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Different StyleUnlike many of Kanye's previous works which incorporated elements of mainstream hip-hop and soul, "See You in My Nightmares" is an electropop song featuring synthesizers and Auto-Tune.
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Song WritingLike many other songs on the "808s & Heartbreak" album, "See You in My Nightmares" was written during a tough time in Kanye's personal life, following the end of his long-term relationship and the death of his mother.
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Chart PositionDespite mixed reviews, the song was successful in terms of chart performance. It reached number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and also charted in the United Kingdom, Canada, and several other countries.
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Single Release"See You in My Nightmares" was not initially released as a single but became a hit after its inclusion in the album.
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Music VideoA music video for "See You in My Nightmares" was never officially released. However, the song is featured in Kanye's 35-minute short film "We Were Once a Fairytale," directed by Spike Jonze.
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Autotune UsageThe song is one of several tracks on "808s & Heartbreak" where Kanye uses auto-tune, a device that alters the pitch of a singer's voice, in a creative way to affect the emotional delivery of the lyrics.
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Cold PerformanceAn intriguing trivia about the song is Kanye West's live performance of "See You in My Nightmares" at the 2009 Grammy Awards, where he made a notably cold delivery, reflecting the song's gloomy lyrics and his then emotional state.
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Song's theme"See You in My Nightmares" explores themes of love, loss, and the painful aftermath of a relationship ending, making it a relatable song for many listeners.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. Some praised its emotional vulnerability and innovative production, while others criticized its auto-tuned vocals and fragmented lyrics.
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