I have the right to talk in third person because I’m me as a person, but also I’m a walking brand.” Interesting. Everyone see’s Kanye West as arrogant and self-righteous, I see him as someone coping with some very important issues we all have to deal with. I think Mr. West is developing into a master of consumerism, a master or a victim, it’s a very thin line. Either way, the one song from 808’s & Heartbreak that I’ve actually willingly listened to is
Welcome to Heartbreak, a very authentic song which truly captures the bittersweet aspects of his recent success.
Dad cracked a joke, all the kids laughed,
But I couldn’t here him all the way in first-class.
Chased the good-life, all my life long,
Look back on my life, all my life gone,
Where did I go wrong?“
