can you explain rap lyrics?
The College Dropout
We Don't Care
DCFS in some states is Department of Child & Family Services; the government has intervened in their family situation. Kanye is talking about the underprivileged status of many children who are "in the system" or diagnosed with learning disabilities.
this is for my niggas outside all winter cause this summer they aint finna say next summer i'm finna
We Don't Care
this is for my homeless brothers; this year is going to be the year they get off the streets.
Never Let Me Down
...seen em repo-d, resold, and be driven. Saying like he's seen people at the top of their game getting Range Rovers as gifts, only to see them fall out and have the car repossessed and probably driven right in the same hood by the next hot hustler.
Jesus Walks
"Gone til November" is a general expression meaning that one is going away to sell drugs. "Packs to move" also references the sale of drugs.
Never Let Me Down
"Give us free" is a very popular quote form the movie Amistad, a movie bout slavery, where the main character, named, Cinque chanted "Give us free" during a court hearing. Kanye implies he is trying to make the same social impact as Cinque.
Jesus Walks
Earlier explanation is off a bit. Kanye means that he and his people are oppressed and they have to deal with Law Suits and Court Cases (criminal), hence the irony.
Jesus Walks
Kanye and his associates are dressed in suits and holding suitcases, which may make it appear as if they are travelling. In actuality, they are getting ready to participate in a drug deal. The cases are full of drugs, most likely cocaine.
Never Let Me Down
Jeff Gordon is one of the big driver's in Nascar, and in Nascar the Pole Position is the "leader of the pack". Kanye says he's back to be the head of the rap game.
Never Let Me Down
Kanye is referring to civill rights movement saying that his mom was arrested at 6 years old for protesting. A sit in is a protest
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