Champion

Kanye West

About Champion

Not to be confused with "Champions", another Kanye West song from the upcoming GOOD Music album Cruel Winter or "Champions", a song by West featured on the Paid in Full soundtrack."Champion" is a song by American hip-hop artist Kanye West. It was released as the second song on the track-listing of his third studio album, Graduation. West performed the song on Saturday Night Live in September 2007. The song was produced by West and Brian "All Day" Miller and samples "Kid Charlemagne" by Steely Dan. Music critics praised the song. Though not released as a single, "Champion" managed to chart on both the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and US Pop 100 chart respectively. The official music video for the song was directed by Nabil Elderkin and released in August 2008 via West's blog. 


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(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)
Yes I did, so I packed it up and brought it back to the crib
Just a lil' somethin' show you how we live
E'r'body want it but it ain't that serious
Mm hm, that's that ****
So if you gon' do it, do it just like this
(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)

You don't see just how wild the crowd is?
You don't see just how fly my style is?
I don't see why I need a stylist
When I shop so much I can speak Italian
I don't know I just wanted better for my kids
And I ain't sayin' we was from the projects
But every time I want it, layaway or a deposit
My Dad'll say "when you see clothes close ya eyelids"
We was sorta like Will Smith and his son
In the movie I ain't talkin' 'bout the rich ones
'Cause every summer he'll get some
Brand new hare-brained scheme to get rich from
And I don't know what he did for dough
But he'd sent me back to school wit' a new wardrobe and hey!

(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)
I think he did, when he packed it up and brought it back to the crib
Just a lil' somethin' show you how we live
E'r'thing I wanted man it seemed so serious
Mm hm, that's that ****
So if you gon' do it, do it just like this
(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)

When it feel like livin's harder than dyin'
For me givin' up's way harder than tryin'
Lauryn Hill say her heart was in Zion
I wish her heart still was in rhymin'
'Cause who the kids gon' listen to? Huh?
I guess me if it isn't you
Last week I paid a visit to the institute
They got the drop out keepin' kids in the school
I guess I'll clean up my act like Prince'll do
If not for the pleasure, least for the principle
They got the CD then got to see me drop gems
Like I dropped out of P.E.
They used to feel invisible
Now they know they invincible

(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)
This is the story of a champion
Rounders in the mob and they pop the guns
Stand up stand up! Here he comes
Tell me what it takes to be number one?
Tell me what it takes to be number one?
This is the story of a champion
Rounders in the mob and they pop the guns
Stand up stand up! Here he comes
Tell me what it takes to be number one?
Tell me what it takes to be number one?

(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)
Yes I did, so I packed it up and brought it back to the crib
Just a lil' somethin' show you how we live
E'r'body want it but it ain't that serious
Mm hm, that's that ****
So if you gon' do it, do it just like this
(Did you realize, that you were a champion in their eyes?)

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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: DONALD JAY FAGEN, WALTER CARL BECKER

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Appearance
"Champion" is a track off Kanye West's 2007 critically acclaimed album, "Graduation".
Sales Achievement
As part of the "Graduation" album, "Champion" contributed to the record's huge success, with over 957,000 copies sold in the first week.
Sample Usage
The song is noted for its use of a sample from Steely Dan's song "Kid Charlemagne".
Steely Dan's Approval
Donald Fagen and Walter Becker of Steely Dan initially rejected Kanye's request to sample "Kid Charlemagne" but later approved of it after hearing Kanye's version. This is the first time a rap musician was allowed to sample a Steely Dan song.
Champion's Creation
West's production style mixes electronic music in with the traditional hip hop beat, creating a synthetic, atmospheric backdrop for his lyrics in "Champion".
Inspirational Message
The song is often lauded for its inspirational lyrics about striving to become a champion in life, despite the obstacles on the path to success.
Positive Reception
"Champion" received positive reviews from music critics who praised West's production skills and the song's uplifting theme.
Unique Music Video
Despite not being released as a single, "Champion" received a unique stop-motion music video featuring a Kanye West puppet.
Competitive Spirit
The song reflects Kanye West's competitive spirit and determination, qualities that are often associated with his persona.
Cultural Impact
"Champion" and its parent album "Graduation" marked a shift in the sound of hip hop towards a more electronic and pop-influenced style.

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