Homecoming
Kanye West, Chris Martin
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I'm coming home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? 'Cause I'm coming home again I met this girl when I was 3 years old And what I loved most she had so much soul She said "Excuse me lil homey, I know you don't know me But, my name is Windy and I like to blow trees" And from that point I never blow her off Niggas come from out of town, I like to show her off They like to act tough, she like to tow 'em off And make 'em straighten up their hat 'cause she know they soft And when I grew up she showed me how to go downtown In the nighttime her face lit up, so astounding I told her in my heart is where she'll always be She never messed with entertainers 'cause they always leave She said it felt like they walked and drove on me Knew I was gang affiliated, got on TV and told on me I guess that's why last winter she got so cold on me She said "'Ye, keep making that keep making that platinum and gold for me!" I'm coming home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? 'Cause I'm coming home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? 'Cause I'm coming home again Maybe we can start again But if you really cared for her Then you wouldn't have never hit the airport to follow your dreams Sometimes I still talk to her, but when I talk to her It always seems like she talking 'bout me She said, "You left your kids, and they just like you They want to rap and make soul beats just like you But they just not you" and I just got through Talking 'bout what niggas tryna do, just not new Now everybody got the game figured out all wrong I guess you never know what you got 'til it's gone I guess that's why I'm here and I can't come back home And guess when I heard that? When I was back home Every interview I'm representing you, making you proud Reach for the stars so if you fall, you land on a cloud Jump in the crowd, spark your lighters, wave 'em around If you don't know by now, I'm talking 'bout Chi-Town! I'm coming home again Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? 'Cause I'm coming home again Maybe you, do you remember when? Fireworks at Lake Michigan Oh, now I'm coming home again Maybe you, do you remember when? Fireworks at Lake Michigan Oh, now I'm coming home again Maybe we can start again
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Written by: Antony Williams, Kanye West, Warryn Campbell, Chris Martin
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Album Classification"Homecoming" is a song from Kanye West's third studio album, "Graduation," released in 2007.
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CollaborationThe song features a collaboration with Chris Martin, the lead vocalist and pianist of the British rock band Coldplay.
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Homage"Homecoming" is homage to Kanye West's hometown, Chicago. The lyrics metaphorically describe the city as a childhood sweetheart.
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Initial ReleaseThe song was initially released in its raw form as a mixtape in 2003, titled "Home." It was later reworked into "Homecoming."
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Chart Performance"Homecoming" achieved commercial success by peaking at number nine on the UK Singles Chart, and at number twenty-three on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song is shot in black and white, showing various locations in Chicago, symbolizing West's deep connection with his hometown.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by music critics and considered among the best in the "Graduation" album, particularly praising Chris Martin's piano playing and chorus contribution.
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Concert PerformancesKanye West often performs "Homecoming" at his concerts, usually receiving a strong positive response from the audience due to its catchy melody and nostalgia-inducing lyrics.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics are smartly penned to personify Chicago as Kanye’s first love named 'Windy.' The clever wordplay teeters between a lost love and his relationship with his hometown.
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Album Theme"Homecoming," like most tracks on the "Graduation" album, represents the phase of Kanye West's evolution as an artist, breaking barriers between hip-hop and other music genres.
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