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Kanye - runaway is a classic

It's not a church, it's his childhood home rebuilt with a cross on top of it

The piano solo at the end of the song is played by a girl in 6th grade that he met when he was visiting a performing acts school in New York.

At 7:45 Kanye says that North wanted Nikes as a gift, he immediately follows that with "this is not about me". Kanye's Yeezy brand is under Adidas and Kanye is basically a sworn enemy of Nike after he felt betrayed by the company bc of them not offering him a deal after his Air Yeezy's sold out. When North now asks him for a pair of Nikes, he realizes that his kids and family will take precedent over anything else. If North wants the shoes of the enemy, he will get them for her. Also the mention of the phoenix was spot on! Kanye has used the phoenix metaphor once before in his short film "Runaway" in 2010. Back then, he used it as symbolism for his career after he was blackballed bc of the Taylor swift incident - he rose from the ashes of the controversy and came back with the best album of the 2010's ("best" according to Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, internet users). Here, the footage from the live listening party shows him using the fire to burn away his guilt and trauma (yes, he was actually on fire), and ends the event by finally taking off the mask he's been wearing all of 2021 when he comes face to face with Kim as a new man.

It’s crazy that it was shot live at soldier field during his listening party. Truly magnificent Kanye is one if a kind

he wore a mask for the entirety of his album roll out and hasn’t talked to the press which is insane for kanye. during his yeezus era he took inspiration and wore masks from mason martin margela (fashion designer) who covered his models in a mask that destroyed the celebrity model obsession at the time in fashion and let the clothes speaks for themselves. margela then slowly backed out of the limelight, not showing up to greet the crowd at the end of his shows and he started to immerse himself in his peers. back in 2013 during yeesus he dawned the mask as a aesthetic choice but now he wears it for its true meaning, anonymity. His album listening party is a retelling of dante’s inferno going from hell, purgatory, and then heaven. kanye is a born again christian, the message of his album is if you put in the work you can always find your path towards god even if you and everybody around you doesn’t think you can. so if every time you listen to the album and look at your screen you will see yourself. the first listen party was bleak and empty with an unfinished album in the background and kanye in a red outfit letting his emotions out even to just his mother name. the representing hell (him before he was a born again christian). then before the 2nd listening party he lives stream him living, working, and sleeping in a small room in a huge stadium. he lets people into his process, his work as christian man. then the listening party starts and all you see is his bed and his essential, the music starts playing and the album evolving growing literally while it’s live. in the middle of the party he calls mike dean fix something on the song heaven and hell. this representing purgatory, even while the album was being made he filed to legally change his name to ye, and ye meaning you the most used word in the bible. going from kanye meaning only on to ye meaning you. the third and final listening party he returns to chicago and rebuilds his child hood home, his heaven. as he is a born again christian he lets people who are not religious stand on his mothers porch representing you can also do it to. he then lights up on fire in his mothers home being reborn, taking off his mask in months, marrying kim moving forward and focusing on his family.

“Go back to the pen” is the Penitentiary. Common themes in Kanye’s music is prison, jail, imprisonment, slavery, feeling trapped or restrained.

I can't get through this video even once without crying.

this was amazing kanye always delivers good music

This is one of the best reactions I've ever seen of this song. I love your openmindess and objective opinions about the small details like lightening, lyrics and cadence throughout the video. I can't wait for you to share your thoughts on more music and see your candid reactions off it. Thank you for creating this wholesome content in times where we need to disconnect from these crazy times. I'm definitely subscribing to this chanel.

I really appreciate your open mindedness and willingness to engage with an artist's you're not typically interested in, great work !

Kanye gets a lot of bad publicity. He’s severely bipolar and has frequent manic episodes (which is what makes him such a genius, but it also can result in crazy rants and doing crazy stuff)

One of the best songs I’ve ever heard tbh

“Uncle right back in the pen (penitentiary)”

“Uncle going back to the pen (penitentiary)/ Auntie shut down again” it’s a callback to another track on the album called Jail with Jay Z

One of the most beautiful things I have ever heard.

The entire album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" by Kanye West is an absolutely must listen. It is a 10/10, no doubt about it.

This is honestly one of my favorite Kanye songs, if not my favorite overall. It’s so beautiful and personal, I just really really love it lol. This track is so special.

Im down with the two old dudes, coming in open minded with no judgment towards kanye and just accepting the music for what it is is a breath a fresh air especially coming from an older generation bravo gentlemen 👏

The entire album is a dedication to his late mother. They call kanye the don and she was his donda . When he says I get mad when she's gone mad when she home that entire verse he was speaking about being mad when she was working mad when she would come home for leaving him home alone now he's mad at him self because she's gone. This song is beautiful

Thanks for reacting to this! Kanye is such an interesting artist. He is misunderstood by many. Greatest of our generation in my opinion

Your comments and observations on the restraint in how the video was shot got me to subscribe. Always love some Ye reactions

Love this. Unfortunately many people like you guys have judged Kanye based off of his mistakes ; VMAs, TMZ etc. and his unfair media portrayal. When in reality he is a musical genius. I’m glad you both appreciated this song and video because it will live long.

Check out “24” by Kanye, video just released. The cinematography is even more beautiful, Kanye’s singing and lyrics are just as beautiful and there is a choir who he goes back and forth with. It is also his most popular right now and is likely to bring in more views. Keep it up you guys

He said “ Uncle’s right back in the pen. Tell me how Aunty been.” Pen means jail.

This is one of the best comment sections on any video. 🙏🏾

Such a beautiful video. Great analysis too!

Great Reaction guys!! I would really love to see you guys do more Kanye. A lot of people hate him because of all the bad press he has had over the years but if you're able to get past all that he truly is a beautiful musician.

The song Is such a masterpiece it really dose takes your breath away 💜

Love the unbiased reaction! Great video!

I think one of the best things about Kanye is that his music has a point to it, but it’s totally up for the listeners interpretation of it. It was interesting seeing how y’all saw everything.

As long as we’re speaking spiritually: In the Catholic/Christian faith, fire is a holy symbol and typically featured when God is present. So, given Kanye’s faith, him being on fire could be a way to say that God is speaking through him.

Love that you guys appreciate the art, this songs beautiful.

some great kanye songs - POWER - probobaly the greatest kanye song - from his album My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantacy Runaway - top 5 kanye song for sure, he dropped this after the taylor swift incident like it was meant to be an apology track and ended up on My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantacy Ultralight Beam Hey mama - one of the saddest kanye songs now Jesus Walks - this is from his first album, he has been religious his whole life but only now getting deeper into more religious themes in his music Roses - if you like good lyrics good storytelling this is the one for u street lights - this is a good one too from his album 808s and heartbreak, that album literally influenced the next generation of hip hop all of the lights - is great too from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantacy

Coming up through your child and surviving through hell is what the house, cross, and fire means… Kanye is always creating imagery of a new character with each album. We all change throughout life, but Kanye has the power to show that you can suffer and choose to be a better man as you age. We all learn, but we have a choice to learn and be better. It’s not about yourselves but the ones around you in the end. We have a choice but it’s time to come to life for everyone who hears this ❤️. I hope everyone can hear this from his lyrics.

The craziest part is the entire music video was shot live, one take

this video is very human. just two people interpreting art for 12 minutes and having a good time. thank you so much for sharing. i’ll have to subscribe

Can’t wait for this channel to hit 1k subs! I see potential!

All the shots are taken live from the third listening party before the album release

I loved the reaction and the open nature to which you went into it! This music video is actually experienced best watching the whole show (I'm not expecting you to), but this is the end of his 1 hour live show where it makes more sense why there are so many people and what the house is and all that! :D

I've got news for you guys this was performed live so I think that makes the shots even more impressive

Totally love this reaction! You guys were so observant and didn’t miss much of the meaning of the video with no knowing much about Kanye and his current life. Spot on!

Loved watching this y’all! Most reactions are done by mega-fans of the artists themselves, making this really refreshing. Subbed and excited to dive into your other work!

Just subscribed. Love when ppl actually give Kanye a listen with an opened mind. I hope you guys do more of his stuff. He is without a doubt the best artist of this generation.

Song makes me cry every time

Great reaction, love how you both kept an open mind despite Kanye’s reputation! Can’t wait to see more :)

Guys, the Bride in the video is the Bride described in the bible that one Jesus will come back for

Loved your reaction guys!

Kanye’s fan base is an amazing audience. I recommend Only one by Kanye west and Paul McCartney. It’s a tribute to North West and sung from the perspective of his late mother Donda West.

love the reaction, definitely my favourite song from the album. was up at 6am to watch this live and it was beautiful

Experiencing Kanye West’s discography for the first time allowed me reminiscence upon Allan Ginsburg’s poetry. Every album he has released has defined a new character, and a new chapter in modern music. I would love a series that revolves around listening to Kanye’s albums. You fellas have interesting brains, and I’d be thrilled to see how you react to such a generational figure.

My favorite song off the album!!

You guys would really enjoy runaway or Jesus lord. This song always brings a tear to my eye too.

This song (and video) is a masterpiece. Kanye is a musical genius. As much as people may not like him as a person, as an artist you can’t deny how talented he is. Definitely check out more from Kanye. I recommend ‘24’ which is from the same album that Come to Life is, his latest album Donda.

“Uncle right back to the pen” means his uncle back in jail again

This video is edited footage from one of his live concerts that he did in preparation for the release of the album. The woman in the wedding dress is actually Kim, which has people speculating on whether or not they're trying to fix things. The major themes of the album are his dead mother, his divorce, and religion.

This was performed live in Chicago

Can we talk about the fact that this music video was performed live at the final listening party for Donda? no retakes, one take, and done live! pure artistry from a misunderstood genius.

you guys broke this down really well, i love when reactors give their take on the themes they think are in the song. keep it up guys you have earned a subsriber!

Great review I pray I find brotherhood like ya two. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 keep up great work

What an amazing reaction by some dudes that could be my pops. love this stuff. and what a great commentary to music!

I fycking love reactions channels like these so glad KZfaq reccomended me

Awesome reaction to this video!!! Enjoyed the whole experience watching that with you guys.

Since you guys were to interested in the film aspect of the music video. While there are cuts and editing to create the music video, all the footage is essentially a live shot of the end of the live listening party he had for the album. The audience at the stadium basically sees this live.

keep up the great works guys.. love your reactions and refreshing to see different perspectives... bless

Ye has some great stuff throughout his career. Heaven and Hell, Moon, and 24 are some of my favorites off the Donda album.

New favorite channel!

This was shot live during one of the album listening parties

This is my official In my top Kanye songs

These guys are gonna be the big reaction channel - quote me on it. Here's a list of some recommendations: - 1985 by Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist; - Barefoot In The Park by James Blake & Rosalia (also, If The Car Besides You Moves Ahead); - Honestly anything from IGOR or Flower Boy by Tyler, the Creator (his music videos are amazing as well); - Everything Is Recorded by Everything Is Recorded feat. Sampha; - Television by IDLES; - Fazers OR Fancy Clown by MF DOOM; - Baby by J Dilla; - 90210 AND/OR Nightcrawler by Travis Scott; - Small Worlds by Mac Miller; - Wild Time by Weyes Blood. That's a pretty exhaustive list but I'm keen to see what you guys post!

You guys are so likeable ❤ great review

Wait! Kanye West’s Short film on his album is perfect for you guys. Directed by him and all songs from his MBDTF album.

thanks for the reaction

I love this 😂 y’all are too cool for giving Donda a listen

I loved this reaction. I am a diehard Kanye fan and I love to see people discover his music. Although he has had some outburst and unpopular opinions he truly is a musical/creative genius. It was nice to see you come in with no pre judgements and really react to the video. You've gained a new fan here!

i feel like him being engulfed in flames symbolizes rebirth as a better and new person. That's what I've been thinking after seeing it.

U already know this channel is gonna blow up this year. Glad im here to witness it

Great video. These old timers definitely know music and media y’all just gained a sub

I loved this reaction, you guys are very open minded and caught a lot of what he was trying to portray I subbed

No he's saying his uncle is going back to the penitentiary and he's worried about his aunts well being. Just a bar that shows people are going through tough things

Great reaction guys! Keep up the good work

Kanye is a genius

This whole video was from a live visual performance in Chicago for his album listening party, And some other things I noticed y'all didn't pick up on, that "pen" line was "uncle right back in the pen, auntie shut down again, till she finally come to life". "Pen" is a reference to going back to prison/jail, the whole album was dedicated to his family and deceased mother. Also, yes that was kim and kanye at the end in the mock wedding, and also him in the fire. During the live performance there was a 30 second break between the two shots. In the future I'd recommend pulling up the lyrics for hip hop tracks, usually the lyrics are very dense and quite literal so it makes it easier to follow along. Maybe just read the lyrics before watching/listening. Love what y'all are doing, keep it up

He says “Uncle right back to the pen”

Come To Life is an amazing song!

Lol I love this reaction. Donda at soldier field was crazy; best way to experience the album

loved the reaction! Beautiful individuals!

This song hits different

Suggestion: This is the first time Ive seen you guys. I don’t really know which genre of music you guys typically do reviews on, but if y’all start doing reactions to rap videos, your channel will really grow. It has a huge audience and this comment section has offered good suggestions for music videos to look at. Loved the video and hope the best for y’all!!!

just subscribed love the vibe you guys give

Keep the videos coming guys, love your in-depth reviews and opinions. Let’s get more subscriptions to 1 million !

This is fantastic! Please keep reacting to kanye, we all love it and we love the open mindedness you guys had although you had some predetermined opinions on Kanye, it’s cool you were able to put that aside and enjoy the music. He’s truly a creative genius and although he’s a bit much sometimes, his musical talent is undeniable.

Y’all just got a new sub keep up the good work

Whew intense reaction to the video. Your pauses gave me a second to breathe! Haha Great reaction video. Definitely subscribing.

It's a masterpiece

Just found your channel, I LOVE IT! Best recent subscriptions I’ve made 👌🏽

Cool video, i like your guys' content. Subbed

this IS incredible comming from you guys thx

New subscriber. Love the channel based off of this video. Keep it going. Can’t wait to see what else y’all review