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Through the Wire Lyrics

by Kanye West

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Through the Wire Lyrics

Yo, Gee, they can't stop me from rappin', can they? Can they, Hop? Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall -I spit it through the wire, man - For a chance to be with you, I'd gladly risk it all - There's too much stuff on my heart right now, man, I'd gladly risk it all right now - Through the fire, through whatever, come what may - It's a life-or-death situation, man - For a chance at loving you, I'd take it all the way - Y'all, y'all don't really understand how I feel right now, man - Right down to the wire, even through the fire - It's your boy, Kanye to the… Chi-Town, what's goin' on? - I drink a Boost for breakfast, an Ensure for dessert Somebody ordered pancakes, I just sip the sizzurp That right there could drive a sane man berserk Not to worry, Mr. H-to-the-Izzo's back to work How do you console my mom or give her light support Tellin' her her son's on life support? And just imagine how my girl feel On the plane scared as hell that her guy look like Emmett Till She was with me before the deal, she'd been tryna be mine She a Delta, so she'd been throwin' that Dynasty sign No use in me tryna be lyin', I been tryna be signed Tryin' to be a millionaire, how I used two lifelines In the same hospital where Biggie Smalls died The doctor said I had blood clots, but I ain't Jamaican, man Story on MTV and I ain't tryna make a band I swear, this right here, history in the makin', man Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall - I really apologize for everything right now if it's unclear at all, man - For a chance to be with you, I'd gladly risk it all - They got my mouth wired shut for like… I dunno, the doctor said like six weeks - Through the fire, through whatever, come what may - Y'know, he had, I had reconstructive surgery on my jaw, I looked in the mirror And half my jaw was in the back of my mouth, man, I couldn't believe it - For a chance at loving you, I'd take it all the way - But I'm still here for y'all right now, man - Right down to the wire, even through the fire - This what I got to say right here, dawg, yeah, turn me up, yeah, uh - What if somebody from the Chi' that was ill got a deal On the hottest rap label around? But he wasn't talkin' 'bout coke and birds It was more like spoken word, 'cept he's really puttin' it down? And he explained the story 'bout how Blacks came from glory And what we need to do in the game Good dude, bad night, right place, wrong time In the blink of a eye, his whole life changed If you could feel how my face felt You would know how Mase felt (Mason Betha!) Thank God I ain't too cool for the safe belt I swear to God, driver two wanna sue I got a lawyer for the case, to keep what's in my safe safe My dawgs couldn't tell if I… I looked like Tom Cruise in Vanilla Sky, it was televised There's been an accident like GEICO They thought I was burnt up like Pepsi did Michael I must got a angel, ‘cause look how death missed his ass Unbreakable, what, you thought they'd call me Mr. Glass? Look back on my life like the Ghost of Christmas Past Toys "R" Us where I used to spend that Christmas cash And I still won't grow up, I'm a grown-ass kid Swear I should be locked up for stupid shit that I did But I'm a champion, so I turned tragedy to triumph Make music that's fire, spit my soul through the wire Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall - Y'know what I'm sayin'? When the doctor told me I had, um - For a chance to be with you, I'd gladly risk it all - That I was gonna have to have a plate in my chin, I said - Through the fire, through whatever, come what may - "Dawg, don't you realize I'll never make it on a plane now?" - For a chance at loving you, I'd take it all the way - "It's bad enough I got all this jewelry on!" You can't be serious, man - Right down to the wire, even through the fire Through the fire, to the limit, to the wall...

Meaning of Through the Wire

“Through the Wire” is a raw and intensely personal exploration of Kanye West’s struggle with mental health and his desperate yearning for connection, particularly with his mother and a woman he deeply loves. The song paints a chaotic picture of his life – battling medical crises, referencing iconic figures like Biggie Smalls and Emmett Till, and indulging in unconventional habits – all fueled by an overwhelming desire to offer support and solace. He’s grappling with immense pressure, the weight of public perception, and the unsettling reality of his mother's grief, conveyed through the chilling image of him discussing her “life support.” The repeated phrase "through the fire" symbolizes his unwavering determination despite these challenges, highlighting a willingness to risk everything for love and understanding. Ultimately, it’s an honest confession of vulnerability and a plea for empathy amidst a turbulent existence, showcasing West's signature blend of vulnerability and ambition.

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