Kanye West & The Weeknd

Lyrics

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
See this in 3D, all lights out for me
All lights out for me, lightning strikes the beach
Eighty degrees, warm it up for me
Finally free, found the God in me
And I want you to see, I can walk on water
Thousand miles from shore, I can float on the water
Father, hold me close, don't let me drown
I know You won't

[Verse 1: Lil Baby]
Yeah, walkin' on the bridge, I threw my sins over the deep end
Sippin' 'til my stomach hurt, this month I done lost three friends
Early mornin', brainstormin', normally I can't sleep in
Sometimes I just wanna restart it, but it all depends
If I'ma be that same young, hungry **** from West End
Wrote my hardest wrongs and the crazy part, I ain't have no pen
Maybach interior camе with sheepskin
Still remember whеn I just had three bands
Now I'm the one everyone call on 'cause I got deep pants
Bro told me the way to beat the game is on the defense and
Never fazed by names that they might call me, but they gon' respect it
And I feel like you better off tryin' to call, I might not get the message
And she just tried to run off with my heart, but I blocked off the exit, yeah

[Bridge: The Weeknd & KayCyy]
Oh-oh, I know You won't (I know You won't)
I know You won't (Oh), oh (Oh, yeah)
I know You won't, I know that You look over us (I know)
So we silently sleep
Bring down the rain, yeah, oh
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, I was out for self
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, I was up for sale, but I couldn't tell
God made it rain, the devil made it hail
Dropped out of school, but I'm that one at Yale
Made the best tracks and still went off the rail
Had to go down, down, down, this the new town, town, town
This the new ten, ten, ten, I'm goin' in, in, in
Here I go on a new trip, here I go actin' too lit
Here I go actin' too rich, here I go with a new chick
And I know what the truth is, still playin' after two kids
It's a lot to digest when your life always movin'
Architectural Digest, but I needed home improvement
Sixty-million-dollar home, never went home to it
Genius gone clueless, it's a whole lot to risk
Alcohol anonymous, who's the busiest loser?
Heated by the rumors, read into it too much
Fiendin' for some true love, ask Kim, "What do you love?"
Hard to find what the truth is, but the truth was that the truth suck
Always seem to do stuff, but this time it was too much
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, everybody so judgemental
Everybody so judgemental
Everybody hurts, but I don't judge rentals
Mm-mm-mm-mm-mm, it was all so simple

[Chorus: The Weeknd]
I see you in 3D, the dawn is bright for me
No more dark for me, I know You're watchin' me
Eighty degrees, burnin' up the leaves
Finally, I'm free, finally, I'm free
As I go out to sea, I can walk on water
Won't you shine Your light? Demons talk on my shoulder
Father, hold me close, don't let me drown
I know You won't

When two of the biggest names in the music industry come together, expectations are bound to soar. Hurricane by Kanye West & The Weeknd (Ft. Lil Baby) from Donda is no exception. The soulful track is a blend of West's creative genius and the Weeknd's hauntingly beautiful voice, which is complimented by Lil Baby's gritty verses. Hurricane has been one of the most anticipated songs from the Yandhi era and its leaks only increased its hype.

About Hurricane

The lead single from Donda, Hurricane was first teased by Kanye West on his Instagram page on September 14, 2018. It was later played at the first public listening party for Donda at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 22, 2021. The song has gone through numerous versions and collaborations, with Lil Baby's inclusion being one of the most notable. The collaboration seemed unlikely initially, given Kanye's tweet claiming that he wouldn't work with him despite calling him his favorite rapper. However, Lil Baby later responded by saying that he had no knowledge of being refused. Kanye later flew Lil Baby out to Wyoming to work on Donda and confirmed his inclusion in Hurricane.

One of the peaks of the song is the production that showcases Kanye's impressive skills. The use of a sample from the 1970s R&B group The New Birth's song "Honey Bee" creates a nostalgic feel that juxtaposes well with the raw lyrics. It's interesting to note that the track was initially supposed to appear on the scrapped album Yandhi, according to Kanye's tweet on September 27, 2018, teasing the release of the album.

Kanye's verse stands out with his dynamic flow and emotional depth. The Weeknd complements the feeling beautifully, singing the soulful hook with his signature falsetto. Lil Baby's verse offers an interesting contrast to the other two, with his street-style delivery and remarkably insightful lyrics on topics such as drug addiction and violence. The fusion of these distinct elements offers an immersive experience that keeps the listener enraptured.

The song's core theme of self-reflection and internal struggle resonates with the listeners with a similar experience. The use of phrases such as "I pray that my family one day will finally see me for me," and "I wonder what's best for me, not what's best for your company," adds a poignant touch that highlights Kanye's personal struggles with fame, family, and societal constructs.

The song has also received a lot of attention for its many collaborations and different versions. Kanye's collaborative approach has resulted in multiple leaks of the track with verses from a plethora of artists such as Young Thug, Ty Dolla $ign, Lil Yachty, and even 6ix9ine. Vic Mensa's version of Hurricane actually resulted in the official release of the song, which also featured the additional verse from Kanye. While some of these versions have resulted in legal issues, they serve as a testament to the track's potential and the artistic influences it exudes.

Overall, Hurricane is a track that has lived up to the hype surrounding it. With its expansive collaborations and powerful themes, it's not just another song but a complex representation of Kanye West's unique vision and creative energy.

• Release Date: August 29, 2021
• Artist: Kanye West & The Weeknd