One of the singles off of his Graduation album, and arguably one of Kanye’s signature songs. It’s safe to say the light has been beaten into the atmosphere of usage in symbolism, but what is light to Kanye, how does he implement them into his music, how does he use it or reflect his emotions, his art, and his reality? Cosmic energy, creative force, and optimism are all related to light.” From the “Great Gatsby” using it to symbolize idealism and dream or from William Shakespeares (whom Kanye tastefully refers to himself as) “Romeo and Juliet”, where light is used to showcase beauty and influence Juilet has on Romeo. Purity and morality are connected terms as well. Light is the source of goodness and the ultimate reality, It is the sun, and it is the avenger of evil forces and darkness.
It is the spiritual and the divine, it is illumination and intelligence. To literature, to film, to the music we see it used for several purposes: “Light is one of the most universal and fundamental symbols.
#TURN OFF THE LIGHTS KANYE HOW TO#
Now, what is light (insert Kingdom Hearts reference)? Outside of the literal textbook definition, that we have to Google because we’re not sure how to define it, Light in a metaphorical sense has been used more than often that it’s an article within itself. In the vein of the White Stripes and the word “Little” or Bob Dylan and the word “Blues”, Kanye has made this word very common in his catalog. With every song taking the light with a different context. Ever since his 2007 synth pop-inspired, stadium anthem filled, third LP “Graduation”, he’s made several songs revolving around the word “light ”: 2007 “ Flashing Lights ”, 2008 “ Street Lights from 808’s & Heartbreak, 2010 “All of the Lights (Interlude)” and “All of the Lights” from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, from My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, 2016 “ Ultralight Beam ”, “ Low Lights ”, and “Highlights” from The Life of Pablo. Now one thing that’s been certain, while his music changes every album, a motif that’s remained fairly consistent is his tracklist. Being able to pinpoint a specific era of Kanye, as he changes aesthetically as well musically, from the Louis Vuitton rocking and chipmunk soul enthusiast “College Dropout” era to his “Yeezus” diamond mask and more aggressive (and polarizing) “Anarchy against the fashion industry” era. With every album being unique and standing out on its own like a green hat with an orange bill. Being one of the meticulous artists of all time, Kanye West has cranked out one of the most critically praised discographies of recent memories.
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