30 Hours
Kanye West, André 3000
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You say you never saw this comin', well you're not alone Million dollar renovations to a happy home My ex says she gave me the best years of her life I saw a recent picture of her, I guess she was right I wake up, assessin' the damages Checkin' MediaTakeOut Pictures of me drunk walkin' out with a bitch But it's blurry enough to get the fake out I wake up, all veggies no eggs I hit the gym, all chest no legs Yep, then I made myself a smoothie Yeah, then me and wifey make a movie Chicago - St. Louis, St. Louis to Chicago Ándale Ándale E.I, E.I, uh, oh You had me drivin' far enough to switch the time zone You was the best of all time at the time though Yeah, you wasn't mine though But I still drove 30 hours I still drove 30 hours to you I remember rappin' for Jay and Cam Young producer just trying to get his flows off I remember being nervous to do Victoria Secret 'Til I pictured everybody with their clothes off Expedition was Eddie Bauer edition I'm drivin' with no winter tires in December Skrrt skrrt skrrt like a private school for women Then I get there and all the Popeye's is finished, girl You don't love me, you just pretendin' I need that happy beginnin', middle and endin' Chicago, St. Louis, St. Louis to Chicago It's gettin' hot in hurr, that's all that I know Got a hotel room, 3 stars for you You call down for an omelet Girl it's 5 in the morning You realize we at the DoubleTree, not the Aria Only thing open is Waffle House, girl don't start with me I used the Western Union for you like it's no prob Cause you was in college complainin' about it's no jobs But you were suckin' a nigga's dick the whole time Well I guess a blowjob's better than no job And I drove back 30 hours Were remains that long to lose sad Better unsaid Always turn, oh 3 Stacks, can you help me out? 30 hours
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Written by: Aubrey Graham, Charles Arthur Russell, Charles L Brown, Cornell Haynes, Isaac Hayes, Jason Epperson, Kanye West, Karriem Riggins, Malik Yusef, Mike Dean, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © MISSING LINK MUSIC LLC, DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, SWING T PUBLISHING, INC., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Origin of Song"30 Hours" is a track from Kanye West's 7th studio album, "The Life of Pablo." This album was released in 2016, and the song quickly became a fan favorite.
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Song Title InspirationThe name "30 Hours" is a reflection of the old 30-hour-long drive Kanye West had to regularly undertake from Los Angeles to Chicago when he was still in a long-distance relationship.
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Social Media PremiereKanye West first played the song on his Twitter account before adding it to his album.
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CollaborationWhile not providing vocals, Andre 3000 of Outkast, is listed as a collaborator on this track. His inclusion significantly excited fans as Andre 3000's appearances on music tracks are considered quite rare.
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Significance of LyricsThe lyrics of "30 Hours" delve into themes of love, success, and the pressures fame can bring. This is reflected in lines according to Genius, where Kanye mentions his past relationships and struggles.
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Track ProductionMusic production for "30 Hours" includes notable names like Mike Dean, who has worked with artists like Travis Scott and Jay-Z. Kanye West is also credited as a producer for the track.
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Critical Reception"30 Hours" was generally well-received by both critics and fans alike. Notable music publications like Pitchfork praised the creative process behind the song and its unique reflective nature.
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Freestyle NatureMuch of Kanye's vocal delivery in "30 Hours" veers into spoken word or freestyle territory. This unconventional style adds a distinctive touch to the track.
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Music Sampling"30 Hours" samples Arthur Russell's 1986 track "Answers Me." Russell was an influential avant-garde musician and composer, and his subtle vocals can be heard underneath Kanye's throughout the song.
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Album VariationAn early version of "30 Hours" was included in select versions of "The Life of Pablo" handed out at Madison Square Garden at Kanye’s Yeezy Season 3 fashion show. This version differs subtly from the one that appears on the final album release.
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