Late by Kanye West - Lyrics and Translation

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Late

Kanye West

Late

Song byKanye West

in AlbumLate Registration

[Chorus: Kanye West]

I'll be late for that, baby I'll wait for that

If you had a taste of that, you'd probably pay for that

I'm comin in when I feel like

To turn this muh'fucker up only if it feels right

I'll be late for that, I can't wait for that

I think I was made for that

So I'm comin in when I feel like

To turn this muh'fucker up only if it feels right

[Kanye West]

Stop all your blood claat cryin, I was flyin

Made it to school with barely 'nuff time to sign in

Yeah I hear the alarm, yeah I hear you mom

Yeah yeah I don't wan' be broke when I'm 31

They said the best classes go to the fastest

Sorry Mr. West there's no good classes, and that's what yo' ass get

Not even electives? Not even prerequits?

You mean I missed my major by a couple of seconds?

Now I'm in the shop class or the basket weavin

With all the rest of the muh'fuckers underachievin

Man, this is a insult

I went to junior high with all of them and they been slow

If I can catch the beat then slow down the tempo

Just notice at the end if I'm too late for the intro

Will I make it from the student loans to a Benz-o?

Like old folks pissin, I guess it all (Depends), oh, oh

... Stop you're cryin baby

[Chorus]

[Kanye West]

You know when you be late you miss all the lights

That's right (that's right) that's right (that's right)

And when you get back she gon' start up a fight

That night (that night) that night

Baby it's too late for that, lately I've been takin it slow

Try and make it to the party 'fore the guest list close

With the freshest hoes, the professors know

We about to get real unprofessional

Like them eskimos, what would you do for a Klondike?

Or two dykes that look Christina Milian like

Hmmm, I'll be on time for that

I ain't thought of no line that could rhyme with that

Yo, I'll be there in five minutes, five hours later

I'll be there in five minutes, go 'head ride with it

I'm so live with it, look how I did it

Been bullshittin but I finally arrived with it

I know it's late and I took all year but

You can stop complainin cause I'm finally here, yeah

"I'll be late for that" - [repeat 4X]

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Late by Kanye West is an introspective track where Kanye reflects on his journey, success, and the obstacles he has faced. The song's themes revolve around ambition, perseverance, and the realization of dreams. He talks about the importance of timing and how delays and setbacks can sometimes lead to greater outcomes. Key moments include his commentary on societal pressures, personal pride, and the sacrifices he has made to achieve his goals. It's a motivational piece that underscores the value of patience and hard work.

[Chorus: Kanye West]

I'll be late for that, baby I'll wait for that

If you had a taste of that, you'd probably pay for that

I'm comin in when I feel like

To turn this muh'fucker up only if it feels right

I'll be late for that, I can't wait for that

I think I was made for that

So I'm comin in when I feel like

To turn this muh'fucker up only if it feels right

[Kanye West]

Stop all your blood claat cryin, I was flyin

Made it to school with barely 'nuff time to sign in

Yeah I hear the alarm, yeah I hear you mom

Yeah yeah I don't wan' be broke when I'm 31

They said the best classes go to the fastest

Sorry Mr. West there's no good classes, and that's what yo' ass get

Not even electives? Not even prerequits?

You mean I missed my major by a couple of seconds?

Now I'm in the shop class or the basket weavin

With all the rest of the muh'fuckers underachievin

Man, this is a insult

I went to junior high with all of them and they been slow

If I can catch the beat then slow down the tempo

Just notice at the end if I'm too late for the intro

Will I make it from the student loans to a Benz-o?

Like old folks pissin, I guess it all (Depends), oh, oh

... Stop you're cryin baby

[Chorus]

[Kanye West]

You know when you be late you miss all the lights

That's right (that's right) that's right (that's right)

And when you get back she gon' start up a fight

That night (that night) that night

Baby it's too late for that, lately I've been takin it slow

Try and make it to the party 'fore the guest list close

With the freshest hoes, the professors know

We about to get real unprofessional

Like them eskimos, what would you do for a Klondike?

Or two dykes that look Christina Milian like

Hmmm, I'll be on time for that

I ain't thought of no line that could rhyme with that

Yo, I'll be there in five minutes, five hours later

I'll be there in five minutes, go 'head ride with it

I'm so live with it, look how I did it

Been bullshittin but I finally arrived with it

I know it's late and I took all year but

You can stop complainin cause I'm finally here, yeah

"I'll be late for that" - [repeat 4X]

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