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Lil Jimmy Skit

Kanye West

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Lil Jimmy Skit

[Man]

Hey Jimmy where you going?

[Jimmy]

I dont know where I'm goin.

My Dad died, and he left me his degrees.

My mom would always say "Dad, why dont you work?",

But he just kept learning.

All the other kids parents were working and saving up money for school,

And I was actaully in school all when my dad was in school.

He was so gready with degrees, he took my degree.

And now I'm just glad he left me these.

Because all the regular homeless people have newspaper, and look what I have.

These are documented.

My father left them for me.

And Im going to leave them to my kids.

I'm going to learn too.

I'm going to get super smart, so I to can die without money.

But I'll be the smartest dead guy.

Who has that.

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Kanye West's 'Lil Jimmy Skit' is a satirical interlude on his album 'Late Registration.' The skit is a commentary on the commercialization of education and the struggles faced by lower-income families in affording higher education. It features a fictional character, Lil Jimmy, who is asked about his father's job and their financial situation. The skit highlights the systemic issues of socioeconomic inequality and the impact it has on the aspirations of young people. A poignant moment is when Lil Jimmy’s innocent responses shed light on the harsh realities many children face. By using humor and satire, Kanye West underscores serious social issues, making the audience reflect on the need for societal change.

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