1 When you from the bottom and you workin’ hard, Just to get the top, then they gotta respect it. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
It doesn’t matter what your background is. As long as you work hard to make it to the top, without taking any needless, dishonest shortcuts, you can gain respect. Respect comes with honesty and hard work.
2 If you got a voice, then you gotta project it, If you got a wrong, then you gotta correct it, If you got a name, then you gotta protect it. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
You cannot stay silent all the time. You have a voice and if you have something to say, you need to stand up and say it. If you’ve done something wrong, you have a duty to make it right. And most of all, you should never back down and stay silent as people stomp over you.
3 Had to move away from people that’s miserable. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
You cannot stay with people who make your life miserable. Your life will change for the better the moment you make a conscious decision to not connect with toxic people.
4 I don’t get too friendly with the enemy. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
Know your place and know who to trust. They say “Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.” But in the process, do not forget who to keep your distance and not get too close to them. They’ll leech onto you and use you the moment they find an opportunity. Make sure to not give them that opening.
5 Okay, okay, Devil’s talkin’ to me, angel’s talkin’ to me, But Angels start to tell me, “It’s okay to not feel okay”. -Kanye West, “God Breathed”
We all have the duality of good and bad raging a war within us. It’s perfectly fine to not feel okay all the time. Even if the demons within you try to take you down, let the goodness within you fight back and conquer the bad.
6 Everybody so judgemental, Everybody hurts, but I don’t judge rentals. -Kanye West, “Hurricane”
People will always judge you no matter what. The world is such that there will always be someone to talk behind your back. Yes, it hurts. But these are just temporary people. Let them do the talking while you focus on yourself and your goals. You don’t have to stoop as low as them and do to them what they do to you. Shrug it off and move on.
7 Even if you are not ready for the day, it cannot always be night. -Kanye West, “Praise God”
It’s inevitable that the night will pass and dawn will break. No matter how dark the path may seem, there’s always a bright day waiting ahead for you. Just hold on till the sun
8 And it’s not fair that I had to fight ’em all on my own, Like who’s here when I need a shoulder to lean on? -Kanye West, “Jonah”
The truth of life is that there won’t always be people who you can lean on. Most people will leave you at the first sight of struggle. Sometimes, you have to fight your battles on your own.
9 Yeah, know you’re alive and God’s not finished. -Kanye West , “24”
No matter how bad life may get, if you are alive and breathing, then there’s always a chance for you. As long as you are breathing, have faith in God and remember that he always has something better in store for you. Just hang on till it gets better.
10 Children growing, women producing, Men go work and some go stealing, Everyone’s got to make a living. -Kanye West, “Heaven And Hell”
Life isn’t always easy for everyone. Some people have to struggle a lot in life. While some have it easy and get to make it in life, some do not. Not everyone chooses the crime life just for the sake of it. It’s mostly circumstances which force them down that hellhole.
11 And to all of you, I thank you so much for your support, For your support of me for so many years. -Kanye West, “Donda”
Every star is what they are only because of the support and love that they get from their fans. Kanye has a huge fanbase who’s always there to lift him up and give him the strength that he needs. He is what he is because of the fans that love him.
12 Man, it’s hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons. -Kanye West, “Jesus Lord”
Sometimes, when you are surrounded by people who try to bring you down, it’s really tough to not stoop to their level. Never lose sight of your morals. Even if they try to hurt you, you do not have to hurt them back. Remember, you are better than them.
13 Life change when you famous, I remember, back before the chains, we was nameless. -Kanye West, “Tell The Vision”
Fame changes your life in uncertain ways. Once you are in the limelight, all your moves, every word you say, every place you go will be monitored. You go from someone living in the shadows to being the center of attention in the blink of an eye. It can get unnecessarily stressful and take a mental toll on you.
14 Back again, I used my back against the wall, Never called on y’all, never count on y’all, I’ll always count on God. -Kanye West, “No Child Left Behind”
You do not have to rely on those who do not care for you. Let them leave if that’s what they want. Even if the road ahead is full of fire and thorns, you should never be afraid to walk alone.
14 Best Quotes From Kanye West’s Latest Album Donda
1. When you from the bottom and you workin’ hard, Just to get the top, then they gotta respect it. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
2. If you got a voice, then you gotta project it, If you got a wrong, then you gotta correct it, If you got a name, then you gotta protect it. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
3. Had to move away from people that’s miserable. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
4. I don’t get too friendly with the enemy. -Kanye West, “Off The Grid”
5. Okay, okay, Devil’s talkin’ to me, angel’s talkin’ to me, But Angels start to tell me, “It’s okay to not feel okay”. -Kanye West, “God Breathed”
6. Everybody so judgemental, Everybody hurts, but I don’t judge rentals. -Kanye West, “Hurricane”
7. Even if you are not ready for the day, it cannot always be night. -Kanye West, “Praise God”
8. And it’s not fair that I had to fight ’em all on my own, Like who’s here when I need a shoulder to lean on? -Kanye West, “Jonah”
9. Yeah, know you’re alive and God’s not finished. -Kanye West , “24”
10. Children growing, women producing, Men go work and some go stealing, Everyone’s got to make a living. -Kanye West, “Heaven And Hell”
11. And to all of you, I thank you so much for your support, For your support of me for so many years. -Kanye West, “Donda”
12. Man, it’s hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons. -Kanye West, “Jesus Lord”
13. Life change when you famous, I remember, back before the chains, we was nameless. -Kanye West, “Tell The Vision”
14. Back again, I used my back against the wall, Never called on y’all, never count on y’all, I’ll always count on God. -Kanye West, “No Child Left Behind”