Can't Tell Me Nothing – English Lyrics

• By: Kanye West

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the defiant spirit of Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing," a track that delves into themes of wealth, fame, and personal freedom. This song offers a glimpse into West's perspective on success and the challenges it brings, providing rich lyrical content for English language learners.

[English]

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Wait 'til I get my money right ♪

♪ Oh, I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven ♪

♪ When I awoke, I spent that on a necklace ♪

♪ Oh, I told God I'll be back in a second ♪

♪ Man, it's so hard not to act reckless ♪

♪ To whom much is given, much is tested ♪

♪ Get arrested, guess until he get the message ♪

♪ I feel the pressure, under more scrutiny ♪

♪ And what I do, act more stupidly ♪

♪ Oh, bought more jewelry, more Louis V ♪

♪ My mama couldn't get through to me ♪

♪ Oh, the drama, people suing me ♪

♪ I'm on TV talking like it's just you and me ♪

♪ I'm just saying how I feel, man ♪

♪ I ain't one of the Cosbys ♪

♪ I ain't go to hell, man ♪

♪ Oh, I guess the money should have changed him ♪

♪ I guess I should have forgat where I came from ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Wait 'til I get my money right ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ When you can't tell me nothing, right ♪

♪ Excuse me, was you saying something ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ You can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ Oh, let up the suicide doors ♪

♪ This is my life, homie, you decide yours ♪

♪ Oh, I know that Jesus died for us ♪

♪ But I couldn't tell you who decide wars ♪

♪ So I parallel double park that mother sideways ♪

♪ Old folks talking about back in my day ♪

♪ Oh, but homie, this is my day ♪

♪ Class started two hours ago ♪

♪ Oh, am I late ♪

♪ No, I already graduated ♪

♪ And you could live through anything if Magic made it ♪

♪ Oh, they say I talk with so much emphasis ♪

♪ Ooh, they so sensitive ♪

♪ Don't ever fix your lips like collagen ♪

♪ To say something where you gonna end up apologin' ♪

♪ Oh, let me know if it's a problem, man ♪

♪ All right, man, holla then ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Wait 'til I get my money right ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ When you can't tell me nothing, right ♪

♪ Excuse me, was you saying something ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ You can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ Oh, let the champagne splash ♪

♪ Let that man get cash, let that man get pass ♪

♪ He don't even stop to get gas ♪

♪ If he can move through the rumors ♪

♪ He can drive off of fumes, 'cause ♪

♪ How he move in a room full of nos ♪

♪ How he stay faithful in a room full of ♪

♪ Must be the Pharaohs, he in tune with his soul ♪

♪ So when he buried in a tomb full of gold ♪

♪ Oh, treasure, what's your pleasure ♪

♪ Life is a, uh, depending how you dress her ♪

♪ So if the devil wear Prada, Adam, Eve wear nada ♪

♪ I'm in between, but way more fresher ♪

♪ With way less effort ♪

♪ 'Cause when you try hard, that's when you die hard ♪

♪ Oh, y'all homies looking like, why, God ♪

♪ When they reminisce over you, my God ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Wait 'til I get my money right ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ When you can't tell me nothing, right ♪

♪ Excuse me, was you saying something ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ You can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ Uh-uh, you can't tell me nothing ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ Wait 'til I get my money right ♪

♪ La la la la ♪

♪ When you can't tell me nothing, right ♪

♪ Aye ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Ha ha ♪

♪ Yeah, yeah ♪

♪ No, I'm serious, nigga, I got money ♪

♪ Oh, G.O.O.D. got it made ♪

♪ Oh, G.O.O.D. got it made ♪

♪ Oh, G.O.O.D. got it made ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
money /ˈmʌni/ B1	noun - cash or currency
dream /driːm/ B1	noun - a series of thoughts, images, or emotions occurring during sleep verb - to experience dreams; to imagine something desired
God /ɡɒd/ A2	noun - the supreme deity in monotheistic religions
pressure /ˈprɛʃər/ B2	noun - force applied to an object; stress or urgency verb - to try to persuade someone strongly
scrutiny /ˈskruːtɪni/ C1	noun - close and thorough examination
jewelry /ˈdʒuːəlri/ B2	noun - decorative items worn for personal adornment
drama /ˈdrɑːmə/ B1	noun - a play for theatre; a serious or emotional situation
people /ˈpiːpl/ A2	noun - human beings in general
life /laɪf/ A2	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal; the quality of living
decide /dɪˈsaɪd/ B2	verb - to make a choice or come to a conclusion
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - armed conflict between nations or groups
magic /ˈmædʒɪk/ B1	noun - the use of supernatural powers adjective - having a magical quality
emphasis /ˈɛmfəsɪs/ C1	noun - special importance or attention given to something
sensitive /ˈsɛnsɪtɪv/ B2	adjective - quick to detect or respond to slight changes
problem /ˈprɒbləm/ B1	noun - a matter or situation regarded as unwelcome or needing to be dealt with
champagne /ʃæmˈpeɪn/ C1	noun - sparkling wine from the Champagne region of France; a celebratory drink
gold /ɡoʊld/ B1	noun - a precious yellow metallic element
devil /ˈdɛvəl/ B1	noun - an evil spirit or the personification of evil