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You're Still My Chosen One

I awoke to a New Years Day surprise with Kanye West releasing his new single, “Only One.” I couldn't help but fight the feeling of my  eyes watering up as I read the emotionally charged lyrics Kanye posted on his website with the song. I held back tears in feeling empathy, anticipation and excitement. 

Listening to the song, I forget that it is Kanye singing from the perspective of his late mother, Donda West,  and not actually her voice. You can feel his pain, loss, and heartache with the intimate view on what goes on inside his head now that he has had his first child.

“Only One” features Paul McCartney accompanying on keyboard in the background which is a much different tune from Yeezus, where he screamed and yelled his misogynistic point-of-view throughout the album. 

This song makes me wonder: is the new album going to be the next 808’s & Heartbreak? Will the entire album be Kanye singing, or just this song? 

The one thing that is evident in every Kanye West song is his internal struggle between being egotistical and self-conscious. 

“I know you’re happy. Cause I can see it. So tell the voice inside ya head to believe it”

With all of the money, fame, and love, Kanye is still having an internal struggle over being happy. Is it that he’s not good enough? Or is it that he will never feel fulfilled with his mother being gone? 


Kanye continues to progress musically with every album and I can’t wait to hear what’s next. 

We will be waiting, Kanye.

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