Bound 2

Kanye West

About Bound 2

"Bound 2" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, featured as the final track from his sixth studio album, Yeezus (2013). It was produced by West and Che Pope, with additional production being handled by Eric Danchick, Noah Goldstein, No ID and Mike Dean. The song features vocals from American soul singer Charlie Wilson and serves as the album's second single. "Bound 2" incorporates samples from "Bound" by Ponderosa Twins Plus One and the line "Uh-huh, honey" from Brenda Lee's "Sweet Nothin's". "Bound 2" received general acclaim from music critics, who referred to the song as one of the highlights of the album, comparing its soul influenced, sample-based production to West's debut studio album, The College Dropout (2004). The song peaked at number 55 on the UK Singles Chart and 12 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song received two nominations at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Performance. The music video features his wife Kim Kardashian West, topless, riding on a motorbike with West through various landscapes. 


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Bound to fall in love
Bound to fall in love (Uh-huh, honey)

All them other niggas lame, and you know it now
When a real nigga hold you down, you supposed to drown, bound

Bound to fall in love
Bound to fall in love (Uh-huh, honey)

What you doing in the club on a Thursday?
She say she only here for her girl birthday
They ordered champagne but still look thirsty
Rock Forever 21 but just turned thirty
I know I got a bad reputation
Walking 'round, always mad reputation
Leave a pretty girl sad reputation
Start a Fight Club, Brad reputation
I turnt the nightclub out of the basement
I'll turn the plane 'round, your ass keep complaining
How you gon' be mad on vacation?
Dutty wining 'round all these Jamaicans
Uh, this that prom shit
This that what we do, don't tell your mom shit
This that red cup, all on the lawn shit
Got a fresh cut, straight out the salon, bitch

I know you're tired of loving, of loving
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (Uh-huh, honey)

Close your eyes and let the word paint a thousand pictures
One good girl is worth a thousand bitches, bound

Bound to fall in love
Bound to fall in love (Uh-huh, honey)

I wanna f*ck you hard on the sink
After that, give you something to drink
Step back, can't get spunk on the mink
I mean damn, what would Jeromey Romey Romey Rome think?
Hey, you remember where we first met?
Okay, I don't remember where we first met
But hey, admitting is the first step
And hey, you know ain't nobody perfect
And I know, with the hoes I got the worst rep
But hey, their backstroke I'm tryna perfect
And hey, ayo, we made it, Thanksgiving
So hey, maybe we can make it to Christmas
She asked me what I wished for on the wishlist
Have you ever asked your bitch for other bitches?
Maybe we could still make it to the church steps
But first, you gon' remember how to forget
After all these long-ass verses
I'm tired, you tired, Jesus wept

I know you're tired of loving, of loving
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody
So just grab somebody, no leaving this party
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (Uh-huh, honey)

Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth

Bound to fall in love
Bound to fall in love (Uh-huh, honey)

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Kanye West

Kanye Omari West ( /ˈkɑːnjeɪ/; born June 8, 1977) is an American musician, film director and fashion designer. West first rose to fame as a producer for Roc-A-Fella Records, where he eventually achieved recognition for his work on Jay-Z's album The Blueprint, as well as hit singles for musical artists including Alicia Keys, Ludacris, and Janet Jackson. His style of production originally used pitched-up vocal samples from soul songs incorporated with his own drums and instruments. However, subsequent productions saw him broadening his musical palette and expressing influences encompassing '70s R&B, baroque pop, trip hop, arena rock, folk, alternative, electronica, synthpop, and classical music. more »

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Written by: Kanye West, Bobby Massey, Mike Dean, Ronnie Self, Noah Goldstein, Malik Jones, John Stephens, Charlie Wilson, Dion Wilson, Cydel Young, Elon Rutberg, Sakiya Sandifer, Che Pope, N Whiteside, Bobby Dukes, Lester McKenzie

Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album and Release Details
"Bound 2" is a song by American rapper Kanye West, featured as the final track from his sixth studio album, "Yeezus," which was released on June 18, 2013.
Music Video
The music video garnered a lot of media attention due to its explicit content, featuring Kanye and his then-fiancée Kim Kardashian on a motorbike.
Use of Sampling
The song is notable for its extensive use of samples, including "Bound" by soul duo Ponderosa Twins Plus One and "Sweet Nothin's" by Brenda Lee.
Production Team
Kanye West co-produced the track with American record producer and songwriter Che Pope. They were assisted by veteran music and record producer Rick Rubin, who is often credited with giving the "Yeezus" album its distinct sound.
Song Structure
Unlike other tracks from "Yeezus," "Bound 2" has a traditional hip-hop beat and features West's soulful rapping style, reminiscent of his earlier works.
Chart Performance
Despite mixed reviews, "Bound 2" managed to perform well on music charts. It peaked at number 12 on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Controversy and Legal Issue
The song faced a lawsuit from singer Ricky Spicer of Ponderosa Twins Plus One for using a sample of his voice without permission. The lawsuit was settled out of court.
Cultural Impact
The song's music video was parodied by actors James Franco and Seth Rogen, further enhancing the song's cultural relevance.
Live Performances
Kanye West performed "Bound 2" live on multiple occasions, including on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," "Later... with Jools Holland," and during his Yeezus tour.
Credits and Personnel
Apart from West, the song has backing vocals from Charlie Wilson of The Gap Band fame. John Legend also contributed piano tracks to the song.

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