Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analys...
This is an in-depth-yet-entertaining dive into the lyrics and narrative artistry of Kanye West's music. We go track by track through Ye's discography, revealing the narrative and poetic techniques he uses, tracking his growth as a storyteller, and illuminating the narratives behind each of his albums.
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RoboCop by Kanye West
"Dead or alive, you're coming with me." That's the way RoboCop treats criminals. It's also how Kanye thinks he's being treated by his woman on the song RoboCop...but is that true?
90 min
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Paranoid by Kanye West
New Order, Depeche Mode, Talking Heads...Kanye West? There are lots of great new wave artists out there, and Kanye became the most unlikely of additions back in 2008 with Paranoid.
84 min
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Lock Lockdown by Kanye West
Kanye has several classics on 808s & Heartbreak. But this song—the first single on the album—seemed to be the one he really wanted you to hear.
80 min
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Amazing by Kanye West
Kanye says that he's "amazing" like 50 times on the song Amazing. But...does anyone ever once believe him? Chris and Travis sure don't. There's duality to Kanye's bravado on the fourth track of 808s & Heartbreak...
93 min
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Heartless by Kanye West
Have you heard the coldest story ever told? You probably have. Because Heartless is one of Kanye's biggest hits. But...do you know the actual meaning behind the song?
94 min
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Welcome to Heartbreak by Kanye West
Where did everything go wrong? Kanye had a pretty tumultuous year leading up to the release of 808s & Heartbreak, and Welcome to Heartbreak is the first track where we see him actively asking that question.
91 min
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Say You Will by Kanye West (feat. Cole Cuchna)
Is it possible to spend 102 minutes talking about a song that barely has any lyrics? It is when Cole Cuchna shows up.
102 min
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808s & Heartbreak by Kanye West
As always, Chris and Travis are excited to embark upon yet another Kanye album. But there's a heavy sense of dread that hangs over Season 6, because going line by line through 808s & Heartbreak is no easy task.
59 min
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Graduation: Reflections and Song Rankings
From Good Morning...to good night. After spending approximately 20 hours going line by line through Kanye West's third album, Graduation, Chris and Travis are wrapping up another season by reflecting on the past 13 episodes.
69 min
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Big Brother by Kanye West
Kanye might have been an only child...but he had a brother. A big brother. The story between Kanye and JAY-Z is a rollercoaster ride that's had lots of ups and downs over the years, and the song Big Brother...
93 min
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Homecoming by Kanye West
Sometimes you can't go back home. And Kanye found that out the hard way at the end of Graduation with his epic penultimate track: Homecoming.
103 min
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The Glory by Kanye West
Secretly, Chris and Travis only have one true goal this season: TO MAKE YOU LOVE THE GLORY. Seriously. This is one of Kanye's best songs.
111 min
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Everything I Am by Kanye West
All Common had to do was pass on a beat...and a Kanye classic was born. To this day, Everything I Am remains a lyrical highlight in Kanye West's discography, and a cathartic moment for his growth...
111 min
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Flashing Lights by Kanye West
Man, isn't being a celebrity awesome? Trips to Florida, weather so breezy, getting flashed by the paparazzi—oh wait a minute. This life can be tough.
96 min
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Drunk and Hot Girls by Kanye West
We can't agree on everything, but there is one thing we all believe: DRUNK AND HOT GIRLS IS THE WORST KANYE WEST SONG!!! Right?! Right? Right...?
81 min
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Barry Bonds by Kanye West
This is what you all been waiting for, ain't it? Well here's another episode...Barry Bonds! That's right. Today, Chris and Travis have the honor of discussing one of Kanye West's most hated songs—and, of course, they're here to tell you why it's actually an awesome track.
100 min
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Can't Tell Me Nothing by Kanye West
Let the champagne splash. Let that man get cash. Let these men get past—because they've got a song to discuss. And today, Chris and Travis have a doozy on their hands: Can't Tell Me Nothing.
107 min
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Good Life by Kanye West
Welcome to the good life! Where everything is wonderful and there's no irony to be had whatsoever!!
113 min
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I Wonder by Kanye West
Do you know what it means to find your dreams come true? Kanye West sure does
80 min
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Stronger by Kanye West
What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right? Well, that is unless you're making an album that details the life-draining adventure of stardom—which is exactly what Kanye did with Graduation.
88 min
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Champion by Kanye West
Nobody can stop Kanye West when he has his sights set on something. And perhaps no song better exemplifies that fact than the second track from Graduation: Champion.
95 min
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Good Morning by Kanye West
The rulers are back! And no, we're not talking about Ye and Jay—we're talking about the dynamic duo, Chris and Travis. Today, they go deep on one of Kanye's most beloved songs: Good Morning.
105 min
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SPECIAL: The World Famous Tony Williams
Chris talks with Kanye's cousin and frequent collaborator The World Famous Tony Williams about Tony's newest song, Everybody Knows.
23 min
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Graduation by Kanye West
Many people believe The College Dropout and Late Registration to be the greatest one-two-punch start ever to a musical career.
42 min
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Late Registration: Reflections and Song Rankings
Today, Chris and Travis complete their second journey through Kanye's sophomore album, Late Registration.
90 min