XTCY
Kanye West
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I need you, I want you to Come to me, ecstasy (uh) Ecstasy, ecstasy, (uh) ecstasy (uh) Ecstasy, ecstasy, (uh) ecstasy (uh) Ecstasy, ecstasy, (uh) ecstasy (uh) Ecstasy, ecstasy, (uh) ecstasy (uh) Ecstasy You got sick thoughts? I got more of 'em You got a sister-in-law you'd smash? I got four of 'em Damn, those is your sisters You did somethin' unholy to them pictures Damn, you need to be locked up Nah, we need a bigger hot tub Now let me see you back, back, back, back Time to get the bag, bag, bag, bag We don't throw stones, we throw stacks That's why they goin' mad, mad, mad, Max If you don't say your name then I won't ask She got a smartphone, but a dumb ass I thought of all this on Ecstasy You got sick thoughts? I got more of 'em You remember bad bitches that you smashed? I recorded 'em She said "f*ck weed" 'cause she love X If she suck seed, that's a success If a girl cum, that's a f*ck fest And we gon' score 100 on this drug test Now let me see you back, back, back, back It's time to get the bag, bag, bag, bag We don't throw stones, we throw stacks That's why they goin' mad, mad, mad, Max If you don't say your name then I won't ask You got a smartphone, but a dumb ass I thought of all this on Ecstasy (perfect!) Fuckin' 'round whoop, scoop! Whoopity whoop Whoopity whoop, scoop poop woop toop Scoopity whoop loot, looty-whoop-whoop Ecstasy, ecstasy, ecstasy (uh, uh) You got sick thoughts? I got more of 'em Han? Scoop! You see them escorts? I escorted 'em, scooty-woot! While y'all was trippin', I resorted 'em, whoop! Then I kicked 'em out, I got bored of them, whoop! Now let me see you back, back, back, back It's time to get the bag, bag, bag, bag We don't throw stones, we throw stacks That's why they goin' mad, mad, mad, Max If you don't say your name then I won't ask You got a smartphone, but a dumb ass I thought of all this on Ecstasy
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Written by: David Payton, Kanye Omari West, Clark Kent
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song TitleKanye West's single "XTCY" derives its name from an abbreviation of ecstasy, a well-known recreational drug notably used in club/dance scenes.
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Controversial Cover ArtThe cover art for "XTCY" features a painting of the Kardashian-Jenner sisters at Kylie Jensen's 21st birthday party, taken from a real-life photo clicked on the same occasion.
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Late ReleaseAlthough it was recorded during the sessions for Kanye's album "Ye," "XTCY" was not included in the initial album release. The track was later released as a stand-alone single in August 2018, a few months after "Ye" was dropped.
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Surprise ReleaseThe song was unexpectedly released through a Tweet by DJ Clark Kent during the early hours of August 11, 2018.
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Explicit LyricsThe song sparked controversy due to its explicit lyrics. In "XTCY," Kanye raps about his sexual fantasies involving his wife, Kim Kardashian West's, sisters.
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ProductionThe song was produced by West and DJ Clark Kent, and it heavily samples a track called "My Bleeding Wound" by The New Year.
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Artwork ControversyWest again stirred the pot with his artwork for "XTCY," which included a cropped photo of his sisters-in-law with a drawing of a pair of female legs added. The artwork was met with mixed reactions.
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Limited AvailabilityUnlike most tracks, "XTCY" was first made available for free on the website WeTransfer before it was finally distributed on music streaming platforms.
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Mixed Reviews"XTCY" received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised West for his audacious approach, others felt that the song was highly controversial and resultantly polarizing.
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Non-Album SingleDespite expectations, the track was not included in Kanye's next album, "Jesus is King," which focused on themes of religion and spirituality.
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