Jonah by Kanye West

Watching the Throne: A Lyrical Analysis of Kanye West

New School Critics

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4.8 • 692 Ratings

🗓️ 24 September 2021

⏱️ 86 minutes

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Who's here when you need a podcast to lean on? We are! And today, we're dissecting one of the heaviest songs of Kanye's career. Jonah navigates a minefield of depression, pain, anger, and suffering—with a possible Drake diss thrown in as well? From the ambient-heavy production to the piercing lyrics, we unpack what might be the most underrated track on Donda. If you'd like to support the show (and hear this episode ad-free), then join our Patreon community. You can also watch this podcast in video form over on our YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	This Sunday, a Derby rivalry resumes in the Premier League.
0:04.2	As Manchester United host Manchester City at Old Trafford.
0:07.7	What a game!
0:08.6	And you can stream every moment live on Sky Sports, available with no contract with Now.
0:14.8	Take a bow some.
0:16.1	Stream Manchester United versus Manchester City this Sunday from 4pm.
0:21.6	Well, it's just wonderful. Head to nowtv.com.
0:23.6	18 plus Sky Sports content streamed via internet.
0:27.6	Full terms apply.
0:29.6	Everybody want to know what I would do if I didn't win.
0:36.6	I guess we'll never know.
0:38.3	So keep your love.
0:45.3	I don't get enough of it.
0:48.3	Jesus just rose again. Listen to the kids.
1:03.9	Welcome to watching the throne.
1:06.4	A lyrical analysis of Kanye West.
1:10.4	My name's Chris Lambert.
1:12.2	My name is Travis Bean.
1:13.4	I just looked up in the camera.
1:15.7	I realized I didn't, I mean, not that I, you know, it's like I have a makeup studio and I get super ready for these videos.
1:22.9	But I realized I did nothing today.
1:25.3	And I'm basically wearing my like, my house clothing, which is a giant white t-shirt with a V-neck.
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