@@Ravenerpo I would say his ego is too influential. KSG was great and Donda was the best thing besides that in basically a decade. KSG was great because he had to work with Cudi and Donda was mostly carried by his features, and I think they helped him check his ego
@@PickYourPoisson Ye is crazy underrated, it had some dumb lines but overall it was still spectacular. Kanye is changing into a more experimental artist with each project sounding so different from the last. I’m just excited for whatever we get next from him
Kanye caught a lot of flak for bringing Chris Martin (British dude) on a song about Chicago, but I always thought it was a valid, deliberate stylistic choice. This song isn't just a love letter to Chicago--it's a song about Kanye's changing relationship to Chicago after he's become a famous, world-touring artist. If you've ever returned to your hometown after a long absence and a bunch of new life experiences, you do end up feeling like a foreigner in some ways.That outsider feeling is what Ye is trying to convey by having his inner voice of yearning for home be performed by a guy with a British accent. "Homecoming" is actually a pretty bittersweet song in that regard, because it acknowledges that while Chi is Ye's home, it will never fully be his home again. There will always be a part of him that feels foreign to it.
Damn I remember I had this album. I would play it all the time. one of the dopest album covers. (I still have the poster on my wall that came with the album) Graduation, College Dropout and Late Registration are all classics in my book but Graduation is my favorite
Yep, my poster is still in tact too. Went and saw him live for this album on his glow in the dark tour and it was honestly one of the best shows I've ever seen. I've turned my little brother onto this album and he has my original poster hanging up on his wall now
@@samjohnson2240 Forreal, these fools really be hypin shit up. I'm from the northside and it used to be mad dangerous in the 90's with the Latin King's, Cobra's, GD's n em but gentrification kicked in these days and hipsters got their yoga mats and dance studios around so now we coexist.
I've been listening to this song since I was about 5 or 7, shits crazy. I didnt ever get it back then, heh, life changes so much and so fast, 5 years ago I was hanging with my buds wrecking the town till two in the morning. Havent seen their faces in over a year. I dont know why I wrote this, if you relate I'm sorry but also not. Keep growing and keep your chin up. Have a good life stranger.
Same story wherever we are, im 26 and until 2 years we were hanging on the corner up until the morning, every single day, then i to leave my country as many of my brethrens in search for a ''better life'' but fuck all this bs, Serbia baby we homecoming ! I wish nothing but the best for you brother, and dont look too much in the past, future is a bright one !
The nostalgia is big with this one. In 2009 my older sister used to play this on her keyboard. I was 6 and then she taught me how to play. Edit: Guys tell me why I’m actually deadass crying rn. Life was simple then
Best song on the album. Great production, incredible voice and chorus by Chris Martin, and the lyric “Reach for the stars, so if you fall you’ll land on a cloud” is beautiful.
Chi city. If you left Chicago and you came home this song has so much meaning. I've lived in Chicago most of my life, in the ghetto. Our kids are hurting here . Where are you performer's who made it. If it don't apply, let it fly. If it does, check yourself. Chi town , we stand alone. We ain't new York, we ain't California .we live her, stop letting dictate your thoughts!!
I ain't talking down on California or New York. We are different than the east or west coast. We have our own culture here, different swag , different talk, different dress code.
I live in Milwaukee and we are basically Chicago's neighbours and this song makes me home sick and i still live here in Milwaukee 😂..that "fireworks at Lake Michigan" line brings back memories #iLoveMyCity
“If you don’t know I’m talking about Chi town” idk but this was always one of my favorite songs by him! Now during quarantine I’m bumping it, idc if my neighbors get mad!
Summer 2008.. I couldn't stop playing this when I came home from the belly.. 7block to A block. 56 months later.Back to the bricks an that's all it took.. nothin like home🎺👌🏼🎺
I remember when this song came out I went to Chicago and I met my cousin for the first time we instantly bonded. He told me at that time this was his favorite song. Haven’t seen him or spoken to him since
Black Saint I don’t know man I don’t have him in any media let alone speak to him so it’d be weird. I know someday I’ll see him. Probably this Dec or next summer.
@@angelnava6217 the lyrics imply that Kanye is talking about a real girl until the reveal that he's talking about Chi-Town, the place he grew up in. The first line about going downtown means that the life in this city taught him some experiences, while the line about "her" face at nightime is both an analogy about how people metaphorically shine in some way and about the city being very bright during the night. Pretty cool lyrics
After joining the navy and finally coming back home to Chicago to visit i felt so much love in this song. My friends and family i missed so much but being back i felt like i missed nothing. I cried like kanye knew me personally lol.
I didn't realize this was a love song to Chicago. Wendy = Windy :) First time I visited Chicago I was stunned at how beautiful it was to walk down Michigan Ave.
Ive moved so much I’ve never had a real hometown, city, state, or school. For some reason it makes me sad when I listen to this song because of that but I keep listening cuz it’s such a good song
@@krunchytheclown1559 Just received a notification of a reply to this comment I apparently made 13 years ago. Apart from a COVID-19 infection I am doing good actually, thank you. Hope you are doing good as well bro!
Woke up with this in my head now I'm going to church in my bedroom kanye maybe out his mind but his music hits my soul IDC what any one says kanye is a musical genius
This was the first song I heard playing on my radio when I got home on my last day of school in 6th grade. So every summer, I always come back and listen to it.edit btw im in my 20s now
This was my anthem for my homecoming from trying to beat this addictions ass(again, and again and yeah u get it! Keep ur chin up ppl! Love is the answer! Mxch love from NY!
I salute you because even with all this Covid Bullshit you still kicked ass through it and made it to the other side. Congratulations and Good Luck🔥👍✋😄😄😄😄🎉
"Reach for the stars, so if you fall you'll land on a cloud"
Beautiful.
Bruh I read this right when he said it
The entire past is everywhere
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars"
I wonder if he means to reference Cloud Gate? That's the real name of the Chicago Bean
A quote from the infamous Les Brown ♥️
Kanye West , is honestly making classics.
Yup 12 years later and this is a classic.
Fr, I can’t stop listening to this Album, 12 years later it still motivates me, amazing
Eli Gundersen plot twist he’s a time traveler and told people 12 years ago kanye will be a great
Damn 12 years ago 😳
Now this is a TRUE FAN 😌💪🏾
By far Kanye's most underrated song. The concept of this song is nothing short of genius.
+Rich Homie Wolf the concept is common's...
+Rich Homie Wolf Are you dumb? The original video have over 45 million views, how is that underrated?
+Rich Homie Wolf What is the concept of the song?
***** This is the genius part?
+Rich Homie Wolf Genius? Do you really understand what that word means?
kanye might be full of himself but you cannot deny what a fucking genius he is
hahaha, genius?
he is one of the many stupid people that i know, there is nothing special about him
Baro Nss why is he stupid?...
@@baronss7499 this song is great but it was ghost written like most of his song so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I like how this comment was 6 years ago and people are just starting to reply.
@@fishingwithyoshi for real lmfaooo
people call him crazy but NOBODY can create masterpieces like this or his early albums
Not even him
@@bbygrlpt2 I think KSG was a masterpiece although he declined a bit :)
@@Ravenerpo I would say his ego is too influential. KSG was great and Donda was the best thing besides that in basically a decade. KSG was great because he had to work with Cudi and Donda was mostly carried by his features, and I think they helped him check his ego
@@PickYourPoisson Ye is crazy underrated, it had some dumb lines but overall it was still spectacular. Kanye is changing into a more experimental artist with each project sounding so different from the last. I’m just excited for whatever we get next from him
"Name one genius that ain't crazy"
Man, this album has some of the dopest beats I've ever heard...
yea
10 yr old comment? 😧
@@dannyg5665 10 years later and I still stand by my comment. I miss old Kanye.
@@HeavenlyBrawler dayum
@@HeavenlyBrawler Facts
My brother said he listened to this song when he was coming home from the military
And then everyone clapped.
@@thechalkening9832 i can confirm i was the phone
Kal -El this makes me happy
That's amazing thank you for ur service bro
The Chalkening pretty funny but it’s not outlandish to listen to music hahaha
Old Kanye said every word,pronounced every bar, with soo much SOUL……THATS WHAT NEW KANYE DOESN’T HAVE
When Kanye was only a little crazy. This whole album is fire.
eyeamI Only got better from here
@@odysseus9176 meaning you think he's better than ever right now?
eyeamI Maybe not right now (although that could’ve be different if he dropped Yandhi), but imo he peaked with MBDTF and TLOP
Lol the humble years
We're all a little crazy, I think these days help show that more. Mental illness is very very very misunderstood.
Best Kanye album, imo.
no
edgaras meskauskas definitely is
yarp
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no, DAMN. is
12 years ago:/ its crazy how time flies when you stop paying attention.
Now it's 16 😢😔
Kanye caught a lot of flak for bringing Chris Martin (British dude) on a song about Chicago, but I always thought it was a valid, deliberate stylistic choice. This song isn't just a love letter to Chicago--it's a song about Kanye's changing relationship to Chicago after he's become a famous, world-touring artist. If you've ever returned to your hometown after a long absence and a bunch of new life experiences, you do end up feeling like a foreigner in some ways.That outsider feeling is what Ye is trying to convey by having his inner voice of yearning for home be performed by a guy with a British accent. "Homecoming" is actually a pretty bittersweet song in that regard, because it acknowledges that while Chi is Ye's home, it will never fully be his home again. There will always be a part of him that feels foreign to it.
Who cares that people got mad at that they'll bitch at anything they can
80s pop up p9op0p8popppopp9
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i don’t usually listen to kanye but this makes me emotional
Minecraft youtubers make you emotional 😐
DUDE SAME. i think its the piano in the background
mcyt kid 😐
@@bignicotine y’all doing so much for nothing
@@tothenextlyfe Or the words he's saying bozo
Damn I remember I had this album. I would play it all the time. one of the dopest album covers. (I still have the poster on my wall that came with the album) Graduation, College Dropout and Late Registration are all classics in my book but Graduation is my favorite
Yep, my poster is still in tact too. Went and saw him live for this album on his glow in the dark tour and it was honestly one of the best shows I've ever seen. I've turned my little brother onto this album and he has my original poster hanging up on his wall now
I listen to this song eveyrtime I go back to Chicago
lol cool xD
Areczek Chicago’s really not that dangerous lol, you just got to be cautious when you’re around Englewood area
I listen to it everyday cuz I’m from Chicago born and raised 🤟🏽🤟🏽
@@samjohnson2240 Forreal, these fools really be hypin shit up. I'm from the northside and it used to be mad dangerous in the 90's with the Latin King's, Cobra's, GD's n em but gentrification kicked in these days and hipsters got their yoga mats and dance studios around so now we coexist.
Tracy Antoinette Means same!
I've been listening to this song since I was about 5 or 7, shits crazy. I didnt ever get it back then, heh, life changes so much and so fast, 5 years ago I was hanging with my buds wrecking the town till two in the morning. Havent seen their faces in over a year. I dont know why I wrote this, if you relate I'm sorry but also not. Keep growing and keep your chin up. Have a good life stranger.
InZanity thanks brotha I’ll carry on the legacy
@@francisgems877 You best man, live your life how you want while you can. Cherish every moment.
Same story wherever we are, im 26 and until 2 years we were hanging on the corner up until the morning, every single day, then i to leave my country as many of my brethrens in search for a ''better life'' but fuck all this bs, Serbia baby we homecoming ! I wish nothing but the best for you brother, and dont look too much in the past, future is a bright one !
The nostalgia is big with this one. In 2009 my older sister used to play this on her keyboard. I was 6 and then she taught me how to play.
Edit: Guys tell me why I’m actually deadass crying rn. Life was simple then
Dancenasticgirl 812 shut the fuck up bro
@@bigt9688 nah u
hector ruiz who even are u lameass nigga
Big T Damn wtf is wrong with u bro did u find out that u were adopted?
Big T nah u
Best song on the album. Great production, incredible voice and chorus by Chris Martin, and the lyric “Reach for the stars, so if you fall you’ll land on a cloud” is beautiful.
Seeing comments from years ago makes me feel nostalgic af
fr
Serious
Foreal. Some of the people that commented might not even be alive anymore. Crazy to think that
I know right!
“and maybe we can start again” might be one of the best musical lines i’ve ever heard in my life.
This song has so much soul. Used to bump this song before homecoming each year in high school.
“I miss the Old Kanye”
Ye is the man. I'm not crazy about his music though
2020 all star game
Chapp Bandz facts
Chi city. If you left Chicago and you came home this song has so much meaning. I've lived in Chicago most of my life, in the ghetto. Our kids are hurting here . Where are you performer's who made it. If it don't apply, let it fly. If it does, check yourself. Chi town , we stand alone. We ain't new York, we ain't California .we live her, stop letting dictate your thoughts!!
Shout out Chicago but don’t be talking down on California
I ain't talking down on California or New York. We are different than the east or west coast. We have our own culture here, different swag , different talk, different dress code.
I live in Milwaukee and we are basically Chicago's neighbours and this song makes me home sick and i still live here in Milwaukee 😂..that "fireworks at Lake Michigan" line brings back memories #iLoveMyCity
He created graduation He created graduation He created graduation He created graduation
AND he created graduation
Don't worry Jonah Hill came in clutch
Kanye is the most interesting modern celebrity. Actually crazy. But also actually a musical genius.
“If you don’t know I’m talking about Chi town” idk but this was always one of my favorite songs by him! Now during quarantine I’m bumping it, idc if my neighbors get mad!
This song hit so different when it first came out. Legendary song now ❤
I don't know how many times I've listened to this song over the years and it still gives my goosebumps. Masterpiece
Given all his recent craziness you would forget at how lyrically gifted Mr West is. These old school classics are levels above anybodys new BS
Oh the songs over? Lemme just replay it another 89 times real quick
Summer 2008.. I couldn't stop playing this when I came home from the belly.. 7block to A block. 56 months later.Back to the bricks an that's all it took.. nothin like home🎺👌🏼🎺
November 2019 still jamming to it
Di Queezy yessirrrr
Ikr this shit still bops
2020 boiiii
Try February 2020😤
@@timzzverdusco2095 easy see you in 2021 😤
I remember when this song came out I went to Chicago and I met my cousin for the first time we instantly bonded. He told me at that time this was his favorite song. Haven’t seen him or spoken to him since
At least you gave a song to remember him by
Call him
Black Saint I don’t know man I don’t have him in any media let alone speak to him so it’d be weird. I know someday I’ll see him. Probably this Dec or next summer.
@@bigdawg5663 tomorrow is never promised 🙂
Black Saint you’re right about that man
"She taught me how to do go DOWNTOWN and at night time her face lit up" ❤️❤️😂😂... That's the HARDEST romantic line ever 😂😂😂
Ever.
What does it mean?
@@angelnava6217 the lyrics imply that Kanye is talking about a real girl until the reveal that he's talking about Chi-Town, the place he grew up in. The first line about going downtown means that the life in this city taught him some experiences, while the line about "her" face at nightime is both an analogy about how people metaphorically shine in some way and about the city being very bright during the night. Pretty cool lyrics
i will never tire of this song... thank you kanye for your contributions to music. i just wish everyone knew how good you really are. much love
Still listen?
such an underrated song. this song brings back so many memories for me
Hi this was 8 years ago
12 years and it still sounds amazing. Timeless music>>
HE MADE GRADUATION HE MADE GRADUATION HE MADE GRADUATION 😔
“But if you really cared for her, then you wouldn’t neva hit the airport to follow your dreams.”
Do you think about this song now and then?
Your home again.
Lol
You're.**
After joining the navy and finally coming back home to Chicago to visit i felt so much love in this song. My friends and family i missed so much but being back i felt like i missed nothing. I cried like kanye knew me personally lol.
That floor tom and hi-hat hitting together makes this feel so gooood! Good music.
Aaand tambourine! Can't forget the tambourine. :)
This will forever be a classic
This is musical masterpiece. My all time favs.
bruh, this song helped me a lot in 2023, i was passing by a heavy depression
Hope you are still doing good happy to hear
@@dannykelly3603 yes im fine, very happy times, thanks =)
Keep on strong bro❤
Even with all the hype surrounding YE I’d still say he’s one of the most underrated rappers ever!
I didn't realize this was a love song to Chicago. Wendy = Windy :) First time I visited Chicago I was stunned at how beautiful it was to walk down Michigan Ave.
Crazy to think 12 years later he would be running for president
i love the part when he says "do you think about me now and then?" LOVE THAT PART!!!!!!!!!>U<
ecks dee
song still gives me chills
crazy metaphorical song about chi-town right here
He took inspiration from Commons "I Used to Love H.E.R." which has the same concept but about Hip Hop instead.
Graduating high school today, I’ve always loved this song but now it just gives me chills
I’m 8months late but congratulations. You deserve it
This shit makes me want to find where my real home is. My hometown just ain’t my home
Ive moved so much I’ve never had a real hometown, city, state, or school. For some reason it makes me sad when I listen to this song because of that but I keep listening cuz it’s such a good song
Home is where the heart is homie, live life and you'll find it !!
@@kylerainey9251 that’s what I be tryna tell em yo. If you got yourself a good woman, and a family. That’s your home.
This song has got me through some of the toughest times in my life one of my favorite rap songs of all time
Who’s here in 2024
🗣🐐💜
Here😅
I remember jamming to this song when I was 15 years old just thinking of that beautiful girl that I never had...
Yea I was 29 still have original cd
Dude im 15. Ive been listening to Kanye west my whole life. Im glad I grew up on his music instead of Lil Pump.
Coudnt be me rn in 2024 thinkin of her 💀
🎶Do you remember when, fireworks at Lake Michigan🎶 wow.. that vibe..
My daughter is 11 and she knows this track word by word.... especially once I showed her the concept o this track...#genius
This is the first song I listened from Kanye and is still one of my favorites
No matter how old it is, it's awesome..
So true
Fr
Kanye spits bro . So underrated. He needs to be remembered as top mc alive top 10
It’s 2020 and WW3 is about to break out but I’m still coming home to my mans Kanye 💯💯💯
to all those goin through it...... you ain't alone...... remember this... in order to become a diamond 💎 you must go through the fire 🔥 I love you
I love this song because of Chris martian he makes this song better.
DamuEmran i love this comment
Facts
No shit he’s the one getting down on the piano.
@@jesusgalan8597 no he isnt lmao
@@braden_1042yes he is lol
I visited Chicago few times. Definitely love the genuine people in Chicago! Much love from Texas 💙🤘🏾
Kanye gave us his heart and soul. No wonder he won the bet with 50 Cent. This whole album is a classic.
Kanye West is beast, he is a genious
Jude Anthony Hahaha and you are not
Sexton Hardcastle Why do you say this? Makes zero sense to me.
Sjoerd Krijnen He misspelt genius lol
***** Thank you, person of intelligence.
+Sexton Hardcastle ✊
I think this song makes people speechless
I think i just found one of the oldest comments on youtube 12 years old lol
@@Garin-BRi 13 years old now
Damn 13 years ago .hope your doing good bud. 2007 -2008 were just amazing times .
@@krunchytheclown1559 Just received a notification of a reply to this comment I apparently made 13 years ago. Apart from a COVID-19 infection I am doing good actually, thank you. Hope you are doing good as well bro!
@@theskyisblue4882 wait, wait, wait the comment gets older each year??? thanks for pointing it out, man!
IfYouAintKnowByNow,ImTalkinBoutChiTown!
Woke up with this in my head now I'm going to church in my bedroom kanye maybe out his mind but his music hits my soul IDC what any one says kanye is a musical genius
The poster/album cover is perfect for a wallpaper
Yeeee...and you say chi city,chi city...classic piece of art
This whole album is just adrenaline pumping
This was the first song I heard playing on my radio when I got home on my last day of school in 6th grade. So every summer, I always come back and listen to it.edit btw im in my 20s now
This is great right here
Rock on Coldplay
Sounds like Coldplay too.
It’s chris Martin the lead singer of Coldplay
I love how he talks about his city as if it's a woman♥️
Even though I'm not from Chicago, this song definitely made me miss NY my hometown when I would go to Georgia to see my grandmother
man, I freaking love this album
W comment
This makes me love my city every time I hear it! This is the best Chicago song of all time
10 years on and still such a good song
Crazy how this song is getting old but still feels fresh
When this pandemic subsides, this song will be my mood when I go back
Holly shi- this came out when i was born
College Dropout & Graduation are his best work.
Even tho I’m 6 yrs late 😂 the entire college triology is amazing but the best one imo is Late registration
this album is too overhated honestly, his 3rd best album imo.
@@sangeetadhaniaignoremyjtar2346 where’s the hate you speak of? I’ve only seen praise.
Russell's hype song haha
It's 3am and I have work at 6:30 and had to come on here to get this out of my head. Love it.
This was my anthem for my homecoming from trying to beat this addictions ass(again, and again and yeah u get it! Keep ur chin up ppl! Love is the answer! Mxch love from NY!
I'm from NY but I love Chi town bless up!
Kanye West, the BEST artist in the entire world. Wrote, Produced, Recorded. An absolute masterpiece
Kanye is a genius, he will go down as one of the best artists to have ever live.
Fax
Donda, Graduation, and Yeezus are my favorite Kanye projects. In that order.
Graduation, late registration, and college dropout are my favorites
College dropout, college dropout and college dropout are my favorite
One of my favorite songs. Sounds like he's talking about a woman but it's about his city 💯💪🏿
Best song ever.
Takes me back to the start of my school career lol. Just graduated this year.
I salute you because even with all this Covid Bullshit you still kicked ass through it and made it to the other side. Congratulations and Good Luck🔥👍✋😄😄😄😄🎉
Forgot about this banger
Ye started the whole NFT sh*t with these album covers.
I really appreciate the two whole minutes you decided to add
thank you for explaining how much meaning kanye has. #genius