On Sight

Kanye West

About On Sight

"On Sight" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his sixth solo studio album, Yeezus (2013). It was produced by West, Daft Punk, Benji B and Mike Dean. The song includes an electronic sound that was mainly contributed by Daft Punk, who were the first people West became involved with for the album. The song itself was first heard when performed live by West at the Governors Ball Music Festival in 2013. The narrative of Yeezus is set up by West in "On Sight". The song contains a studio recreation of "Sermon (He'll Give Us What We Really Need)" by Holy Name of Mary Choral Family, sung by a choir. Lyrics by West about Parkinson's disease drew in a controversial response from the American Parkinson Disease Association. The song was met with widespread acclaim from music critics, with a number of them complementing its position of the opening track on the album, though some critics noted the electronic sound. The song charted on both the US Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 and US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts at number ten and 38 respectively in 2013. 


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2013
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Yeezy season approaching
F*ck whatever y'all been hearing
F*ck what, f*ck whatever y'all been wearing
A monster about to come alive again
Soon as I pull up and park the Benz
We get this bitch shaking like Parkinsons
Take my number and lock it in
Indian hair, no moccasins
It's too many hoes in this house of sin
Real nigga back in the house again
Black Timbs all on your couch again
Black dick all in your spouse again
And I know she like chocolate men
She got more niggas off than Cochran, huh?

On sight, on sight

How much do I not give a f*ck?
Let me show you right now before you give it up
How much do I not give a f*ck?
Let me show you right now before you give it up

He'll give us what we need
It may not be what we want

Baby girl tryna get a nut
And her girl tryna give it up
Chopped em both down
Don't judge 'em, Joe Brown
One last announcement
No sports bra, let's keep it bouncing
Everybody wanna live at the top of the mountain
Took her to the 'Bleau, she tried to sip the fountain
That when David Grutman kicked her out
But I got her back in and put my dick in her mouth

On sight, on sight

Uh-huh
Right now, I need right now
Right now, I need, I need right now
Right now, I need, I need right now

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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: Cydel Charles Young, Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Thomas Bangalter, Keith Carter Sr., Guy Manuel Homem Christo, Michael G. Dean, Elon Rutberg, Che Smith, Derek Roy Watkins, Kanye Omari West

Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Album
"On Sight" is the opening track of Kanye West's critically acclaimed 6th studio album, "Yeezus."
Producer
The song was co-produced by legendary electronic music duo Daft Punk, along with Kanye West himself. It marked an experimental phase in Kanye's music career.
Concept
"On Sight" is recognized for its raw and minimalistic sound, a stark contrast to the polished, highly produced tracks commonly found in mainstream music.
Sample
The song includes a sample of "Sermon (He'll Give Us What We Really Need)" performed by Holy Name of Mary Choral Family. This appears as an interlude halfway through the song, offering a brief respite from the aggressive synth lines.
Premiere
Kanye West debuted "On Sight" live at the Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City in 2013, before the release of the album "Yeezus."
Notable Lyrics
The song includes the attention-grabbing line, "A monster about to come alive again." Many fans interpret this as Kanye's statement about his triumphant return to the music scene.
Music Critics
"On Sight" was given polarizing reviews by music critics. Some praised its innovative, experimental edge, while others criticized its abrasive sound.
Impact
Despite its mixed reviews, "On Sight" had a profound impact on the music industry, influencing the sound of numerous hip hop artists that followed Kanye.
Yeezus Legacy
"On Sight" sets the tone for the entire "Yeezus" album, which was noted for its industrial sound, exploration of racial dynamics, and defiance of musical expectations.
Chart Performance
Though not released as a single, the song peaked at number 31 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 singles chart based on downloads alone after the release of the album "Yeezus."
Recording
The song was recorded at multiple locations including Shangri-La Studios in Malibu, Kenny's House in Santa Monica, the Mercer Hotel in New York City, and No Name Hotel in Paris.

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