Lift Yourself
Kanye West
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Hard to see, ooh The hang ups we have today Said we need to strive for more liberty Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself up on your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on Lift yourself upon your feet, let's get it on The hang ups we have today Said we need to strive for more liberty Lift yourself upon your feet Lift yourself upon your feet Lift Lift your, lift your, lift yourself Lift, lift your, lift your, lift your, lift your, lift, lift Hard to see, ooh The hang ups we have today-ay-ay But they don't really realize, though This next verse, this next verse though These bars Watch this some shit, go Poopy-di scoop Scoop-diddy-whoop Whoop-di-scoop-di-poop Poop-di-scoopty Scoopty-whoop Whoopity-scoop, whoop-poop Poop-diddy, whoop-scoop Poop, poop Scoop-diddy-whoop Whoop-diddy-scoop Whoop-diddy-scoop, poop
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Written by: Kanye West, Sidney Winters
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Lift Yourself" was unexpectedly released on April 27, 2018, via Kanye West's official website.
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BackgroundKanye West revealed the song as a surprise, after having previously tweeted about a song with a "verse that will bring Ebro the closure he's been seeking."
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LyricsThe song is known for its unusual lyrics, notably the second verse which features nonsensical phrases such as "Poopy-di scoop / Scoop-diddy-whoop / Whoop-di-scoop-di-poop."
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ControversyIt is believed the song was created as a response to Hot 97 radio host Ebro Darden, who criticized West for his comments about President Trump.
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SampleThe track samples the 1973 song "Liberty" by the group Amnesty.
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ReceptionThe song was met with mixed reception, some praised it as being reflective of West's unpredictable nature, others criticized it for its lack of meaningful content.
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Use in the MediaDespite its controversial reception, it has been used in numerous memes and online jokes due to its quirky lyrics.
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Digital AvailabilityEven though the track was released on Kanye's website, it wasn't available on any digital platforms until its official release on all streaming platforms in May 2018.
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Streaming SuccessDespite its bizarre nature, the song managed to enter the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart.
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Drake ControversyIn an interview with LeBron James, Drake stated that West offered him the "Lift Yourself" beat before the song was released, but ended up using it himself with the nonsensical lyrics, leading to a conflict between the two artists.
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Album"Lift Yourself" was not included in any of Kanye West's albums.
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