Wouldn't Leave

PARTYNEXTDOOR, Kanye West

About Wouldn't Leave

"Wouldn't Leave" is a song by American hip-hop artist Kanye West from his eighth studio album, Ye (2018). The track includes vocals from PartyNextDoor, Ty Dolla Sign and Jeremih. It was covered by August Alsina in October 2018. For the most part, the track received critical acclaim. It references West's controversies linked to slavery and Sway Calloway.


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2018
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I don't feel that she's mine enough
God, I feel I couldn't have you windin' up
Butterfly in my wrist
You make pretty women out of my skin
And I don't feel like
And I know you wouldn't

They said, "Build your own," I said, "How, Sway?"
I said, "Slavery a choice," they said, "How, Ye?"
Just imagine if they caught me on a wild day
Now I'm on fifty blogs gettin' fifty calls
My wife callin', screamin', say, "We 'bout to lose it all!"
Had to calm her down 'cause she couldn't breathe
Told her she could leave me now
But she wouldn't leave

And I know you wouldn't

When somethings frees
We doin' such things
We could wait longer than this
Yes you know, you're one of these
We can run through with the top chopped, yeah
And the sundress down, ooh

And I know you wouldn't

Oh, don't bring that up, that's gon' get me sentimental
You know I'm sensitive, I got a gentle mental
Every time somethin' happen, they want me sent to mental
We had an incident but I cover incidentals
You want me working on my messaging
When I'm thinkin' like George Jetson but sounding like George Jefferson
Then they questioning my methods then
If you tweakin' out on my texts again then I don't get reception here
I got the mind state to take us past the stratosphere
I use the same attitude that done got us here
I live for now, I don't know what happen after here
I live for now, I don't know what happen after here
Plus, what was meant to be was meant to be
Even if, publicly, I lack the empathy
I ain't finna talk about it, 'nother four centuries
One and one is two but me and you, that's infinity (and I know you wouldn't)

I don't feel that she's mine enough
God, I feel I couldn't have you windin' up
Butterfly in my wrist
You make pretty women out of my skin (out of my skin)
And I don't feel like (uh)
And I know you wouldn't leave (love me or hate me)

For any guy that ever fucked up (love me or hate me)
Ever embarrassed they girl (love me or hate me)
Ever embarrassed they wife (gone when you miss me)
She told you not to do that shit (oh)
She told you you's gon' f*ck the money up
But you ain't wanna listen, did you?
Keep that same energy
Keep that same energy
Now you testing her loyalty
This what they mean when they say, "For better or for worse", huh?
For every damn female that stuck with they dude
Through the best times, through the worst times
This for you
And I know you wouldn't

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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: W.A. Donaldson, Michael Dean, Kanye West, Tyrone Girrin, Jr., Justice Vernon, Jahron Brathwaite, Francis Farewell Starlite, Malik Yusef, Noah Goldstein, Jeremih Felton, Kenneth Pershon, Terrence Boykin, Jordan Thorpe

Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album
"Wouldn't Leave" is a song off of Kanye West's eighth studio album, "Ye," which was released in 2018.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals from PartyNextDoor, Jeremih, and Ty Dolla Sign.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics are a reflection of Kanye's love for his wife, Kim Kardashian West, even through struggles and controversies. He thanks her for her loyal and steadfast support in the song.
Track Inspiration
The creation of "Wouldn't Leave" was inspired by an incident where Kanye made a controversial statement about slavery being a "choice." After the backlash, Kanye appreciated his wife's support and patience, which led to the creation of this track.
Album’s Performance
The "Ye" album, where "Wouldn't Leave" is a featured track, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Song Production
Like many songs in the "Ye" album, "Wouldn't Leave" was created during sessions in Wyoming and was finalized only a few weeks before the album's release.
Artist vulnerability
"Wouldn't Leave" is acclaimed for revealing the rapper's vulnerability and his deep appreciation for his wife's unwavering loyalty, a theme not common in all of his songs.
Song Reviews
The song received mixed reviews upon release, with some critics praising its raw emotion while others critiqued its lack of musical complexity.
Songwriting Credits
Kanye West is credited as a writer and producer of the song, alongside Mike Dean, Reverend W.A. Donaldson, and many others.
Public Apology
During an interview, Kanye revealed that the song was his public apology to his wife for putting her through a difficult time because of his controversies.

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