Guilt Trip
Kid Cudi, Popcaan, Kanye West
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I need to call it off I need to, I need to make it known Another one, leprechaun Capricorn Dancing out on the lawn Fancy like the things she likes She lives her life I'm living mine All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay Maybe it's cause she into Leos And I was into trios, plus all the trips to Rio Couldn't have helped, it's gettin' cold Better bring your ski clothes, peeking through the keyhole The door locked by myself and I'm feelin' it right now 'Cause it's the time when my heart got shot down Blocka, blocka, blocka-blocka, blocka Pour a little champagne, cranberry vodka Feelin' lied to like parents never said you adopted Your feelings like Zulu, then nothing is a Shaka I hit her with Jamaican dick, I'm the new Shabba She lookin' for her daddy, call me Big Poppa On to the next saga Focus on the future and let the crew knock her Star Wars fur, yeah I'm rockin' Chewbacca The one Chief Rocka, number one Chief Rocka All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer None ah dem have the guts to rise it and spray None ah dem have the guts to bust the AK Oh, oh, oh If you love me so much then why'd you let me go? If you love me so much then why'd you let me go? If you love me so much then why'd you let me go? Let me go, let me go, let me go If you love me so much then why'd you let me go? Let me go All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, softer than clay All dem a gwaan dem a dem a dem a gwaan Dem a gwaan gwaan gwaan, sof-sof-softer sof-softer None ah dem have the guts to rise it and spray None ah dem have the guts to bust the AK
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Written by: Cydel Charles Young, Chris E. Martin, Keith Elam, Kanye Omari West, Michael G. Dean, Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi, Tyree Lamar Pittman, Terrence Thornton, Charles Carey Williams, Kevin M. Hansford, Dupre L. Kelly, Al Terik Wardrick, Marlon Lu'ree Williams
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Guilt Trip" is a song by famous American rapper Kanye West, featured on his sixth studio album titled "Yeezus." The album was released on June 18, 2013.
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CollaborationThe song features additional vocals from Kid Cudi and background vocals from Travis Scott, Tony Williams, and Mike Dean.
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Production Team"Guilt Trip" was produced by a team of talented music producers, including Kanye West himself, S1, Mike Dean, Travis Scott, Ackeejuice Rockers, and Arca.
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LyricsComposed during the Watch the Throne Tour, the song's lyrics touch on themes of regret and lost love. It is believed to be about Kanye's past relationship with fashion designer Alexis Phifer.
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Experimental MusicThe song is known for its incorporation of various music styles, including synth-driven electro and punk rock, reflecting Kanye West's explorative approach to music on the "Yeezus" album.
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Kid Cudi's ParticipationDespite providing the hook for "Guilt Trip", Kid Cudi admitted he wasn't thrilled with the final result. He claimed that he recorded the vocals as a reference track for Jay-Z's intended contribution to the song, which never materialized.
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Use of Samples"Guilt Trip" samples "Chief Rocka" by Lords of the Underground, "Blocka" by Pusha T, (which also features Travis Scott and Popcaan) and portions of Beenie Man's "Stop Live Inna The Pass".
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Critical ReceptionThe track received mixed responses from critics. While some praised its experimental nature and emotional depth, others found it to be one of the less impactful songs on the "Yeezus" album.
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Live Performances"Guilt Trip" is one of the few songs from Yeezus that Kanye has never performed live.
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MemeA line from the song, "If you loved me so much then why'd you let me go?" became a fairly popular meme in the years following its release.
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