12/23/2023 0 Comments Turn off the lights kanyeConsidering the themes of the song, Kanye is suggesting that it was partially the effects of fame that caused the incident, and that us listeners do not know the full story. This becomes more significant by the fact that Rihanna was beaten up by boyfriend Chris Brown not long before this song was made. It begins with a man hitting his girlfriend and being arrested. Kanye then begins the story that carries through the rest of the song. He is a huge Michael Jackson fan and even dedicated the album to M.J.in the liner notes. As the penultimate sign that something is wrong in the world of being a music star, Kanye references the death of the King of Pop. I had to take ’em to that ghetto university (all of the lights)Ĭonsidering the public breakup of his relationship with Amber Rose, the Taylor Swift incident, and the passing of his mother, it’s no surprise Kanye feels like something is wrong. ![]() The fame and glamour of a Las Vegas lifestyle may seem desirable for those looking in, but the reality is much harsher. Shooting stars do not rise, they plummet. ![]() These are images all associated with life in Vegas. Life as a celebrity is set up positively: they are up all night surrounded by money, glamour, and fame. It’s also a clever wordplay as cameras are used to ‘shoot’ and capture stars every day. “Shooting stars” is a common phrase used for celebrities with rising fame. It can be viewed as a precursor to sex, sex with the lights on, or as Rihanna exposing all her secrets for our knowledge. ![]() As the intro of this album says: “You might think you’ve peeped the scene, You haven’t, the real one’s far too mean.” By singing “turn up the lights in here, baby” and “want you to see everything”, the female vocalist (Rihanna) is inviting the listener into a private sphere. Let’s dive right into the first verse.īy turning up the lights, Kanye and his celebrity pals want to enlighten us on how their lives really are. It won Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 54th Grammy Awards. All of the Lights is the fourth single off his fifth studio album, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy. It was produced by West and features additional vocals from several other recording artists, including John Legend, The-Dream, Elly Jackson, Alicia Keys, Fergie, Kid Cudi, Elton John, Drake, and Rihanna the latter is the only credited feature on the single. The single was a moderate international success, reaching number 18 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States, while it also landed respectable spots on charts in several other countries. With the final post of the music analysis blog, we once again return to Kanye West, with his most acclaimed track (and winner of the Kanye Bracket two weeks prior).
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