Flashing Lights by Kanye West - Lyrics and Translation

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Flashing Lights

Kanye West

Flashing Lights

Song byKanye West

in AlbumGraduation

Flashing lights, lights

[Kanye West]

She don't believe in shootin' stars,

but she believe in shoes & cars

Wood floors in the new apartment,

couture from the store's department

You more like L'eau de Stardee shit,

I'm more of the, trips to Florida

Order the h'orderves, views of the Water

Straight from the page of your favorite author

And the weather so breezy,

man why can't life always be this easy

She in the mirror dancing so sleazy,

I get a call like where are you Yeezy

Try to hit you with a 'Oeur de Whopee'

Till I get flashed by the paparazzi

Damn, these nigga's got me,

I hate these nigga's more than the Nazis

[Dwele]

As I recall, I know you love to show off

But I never thought that you would take it this far

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

[Kanye West]

I know it's been a while,

Sweetheart, we hard-ly talk, I was doing my thing

I know I was foul bay-bay,

a-bay late-ly you been all on my brain,

And if somebody would've told me a month ago

Fronting though, yo I wouldn't wanna know

If somebody would've told me a year ago

it'd go, get this difficult

Feeling like Katrina with no fema

Like Martin with no Gina

Like a flight with no visa

First class with the seat back I still see ya

In my past, you on the other side of the glass

Of my memory's museum,

I'm just saying, Hey Mona Lisa,

come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar

[Dwele]

As I recall, I know you love to show off

But I never thought that you would take it this far

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

As you recall, you know I love to show off

But you never thought that I would take it this far

What do you know? Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

[Fade out]

Lights, lights, lights, lights...

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Flashing Lights by Kanye West delves into the artist's commentary on fame, materialism, and the sacrifices that come with success. The song paints a picture of the glamorous yet superficial world of celebrity status, where flashing lights represent the constant attention and scrutiny from the media and fans. Themes such as love, regret, and the search for authenticity amid the lavish lifestyle are prevalent throughout the song. Particularly poignant moments include Kanye's admission of missing important personal relationships and the hollowness that can accompany a life in the spotlight.

Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

[Kanye West]

She don't believe in shootin' stars,

but she believe in shoes & cars

Wood floors in the new apartment,

couture from the store's department

You more like L'eau de Stardee shit,

I'm more of the, trips to Florida

Order the h'orderves, views of the Water

Straight from the page of your favorite author

And the weather so breezy,

man why can't life always be this easy

She in the mirror dancing so sleazy,

I get a call like where are you Yeezy

Try to hit you with a 'Oeur de Whopee'

Till I get flashed by the paparazzi

Damn, these nigga's got me,

I hate these nigga's more than the Nazis

[Dwele]

As I recall, I know you love to show off

But I never thought that you would take it this far

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

[Kanye West]

I know it's been a while,

Sweetheart, we hard-ly talk, I was doing my thing

I know I was foul bay-bay,

a-bay late-ly you been all on my brain,

And if somebody would've told me a month ago

Fronting though, yo I wouldn't wanna know

If somebody would've told me a year ago

it'd go, get this difficult

Feeling like Katrina with no fema

Like Martin with no Gina

Like a flight with no visa

First class with the seat back I still see ya

In my past, you on the other side of the glass

Of my memory's museum,

I'm just saying, Hey Mona Lisa,

come home you know you can't Rome without Caesar

[Dwele]

As I recall, I know you love to show off

But I never thought that you would take it this far

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

What do I know? Flashing lights, lights

As you recall, you know I love to show off

But you never thought that I would take it this far

What do you know? Flashing lights, lights

What do you know? Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

Flashing lights, lights

[Fade out]

Lights, lights, lights, lights...

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