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Violent Crimes


"Violent Crimes" is a song by American rapper Kanye West. It was released on his eighth studio album titled "Ye" in 2018. Kanye West is well-known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre as both a performer and producer. "Violent Crimes" was co-written by Kanye West, Mike Dean, and Consequence. This reflective track explores the topic of the objectification of women and the protective instincts Kanye West experiences as a father. The somber melody of the song is primarily driven by piano chords and features a slow tempo and introspective lyrics.

Violent Crimes - Kanye West

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Fallin' , dreamin' , talkin' in your sleep
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I know you want to cry all night , all night
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Plottin' , schemin' , finding
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Reason to defend all of your violent nights
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Promise me you will see

b b b b c# d# d# c# , b b b d# d# c# b
Don't you grow up in a hurry , your mom'll be worried , aw
b b b b c# d# d# c# , b b d# d# c# c#
It was all part of the story , even the scary nights
b b b b c# d# d# c# , b b b d# d# c# b
Thank you for all of the glory , you will be remembered , aw
b b b b b d# d# c# b c# b
Thank you to all of the heroes of the night ( night , night )
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They gotta repaint the colors , the lie is wearin' off
b b b b c# d# d# c# , b c# d# c# c#
Reality is upon us , colors drippin' off
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Colors drippin' off