Hold My Liquor
Chief Keef, Kanye West, Justin Vernon
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I can hold my liquor What this man can’t handle is me Dark and lonely now On Chicago, south of town I'm on to Indiana I heard it in the radio now I can't handle no liquor But these bitches can't handle me I can't control my niggas And my niggas they can't control me You say you know me, my nigga But you really just know the old me Bitch I'm back out my coma Waking up on your sofa When I park my Range Rover Slightly scratch your Corolla Okay, I smashed your Corolla I'm hanging on a hangover Five years we been over Ask me why I came over One more hit and I can own ya One more f*ck and I can own ya One cold night in October Pussy had me floating Feel like Deepak Chopra Pussy had me dead Might call 2Pac over Yeezy's all on you sofa These the red Octobers Still ain't learn me no manners You love me when I ain't sober You love me when I'm hungover Even when I blow doja Then her auntie came over Skinny bitch with no shoulders Tellin' you that I'm bogus Bitch you don't even know us "Baby girl, he's a loner Baby girl, he's a loner Late night organ donor After that he disown ya After that he's just hopeless Soul mates become soulless When he's sober it's over" And bitch, I'm back out my coma Callin' up your uncle's place Shit's all over the place I don't hear your phone Oh I wanna phone home I can't handle no liquor But these bitches can't handle me I can't control my niggas And my niggas they can't control me You say you know me, my nigga But you really just know the old me I heard you need a new fad I heard you need a new stack I heard you need a new phone I know your 'rents ain't be home Callin' up your uncle's place Shit's all over the place I don't hear your phone Oh I wanna phone home
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Written by: Malik Yusef El Shabbaz Jones, Cydel Charles Young, Michael G. Dean, Kanye Omari West, Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon, Alejandro Ghersi, Keith Cozart, Che Smith, Elon Rutberg, Derek Roy Watkins
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, THE ADMINISTRATION MP INC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album Information"Hold My Liquor" is a song from Kanye West's sixth studio album, "Yeezus," released in 2013.
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CollaborationThe song features vocals by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and Chief Keef.
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ProducersThe track was produced by Kanye West, Mike Dean, and Arca.
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Genre MixKanye West combines elements of industrial, drill, and electronic music genres in this song.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics revolve around themes of addiction, toxic relationships, and self-destruction.
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Refrain LyricsVernon's frequent refrain, "I can't handle no liquor," is used to signify Kanye's inability to control his impulses.
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Music VideoDespite its popularity, there was no official music video made for "Hold My Liquor".
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Music ReviewMusical critics praised Chief Keef's straightforward hook, asserting it provided an emotional center to the song's chaotic production.
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Album SignificanceThis song is perceived as a turning point on the Yeezus album, symbolizing Kanye's realization of his self-destructive tendencies.
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Live PerformancesKanye West included "Hold My Liquor" in the setlist for his "Yeezus Tour."
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SonicsThe song's production is noted for its abrasive, distorted sonics, which they say matches the rawness of its lyrical themes.
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Famous QuoteAt a live show, West described "Hold My Liquor" as being about "that time when you have to turn up, even if you don’t want to."
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Music RankingsCritics often rank "Hold My Liquor" as one of the strongest tracks on Yeezus and one of the most powerful songs of Kanye West's career.
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Song CompositionIt's a near six-minute song, making it one of the longest tracks on Yeezus.
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ReceptionUpon its release, the song was met with mixed reviews due to its extensive auto-tune usage and droning instrumental, but it has since gathered appreciation due to its emotional depth and exploration of West's personal troubles.
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