“I miss the old Kanye” is the iconic opening line from “I Love Kanye,” a self-reflective track released by Kanye West on his 2016 album “The Life of Pablo.”
Kanye West is an influential hip-hop artist, producer, and fashion designer who emerged in the early 2000s.
Known for his innovative production style, controversial public statements, and genre-pushing albums, he has significantly impacted both music and popular culture while garnering both acclaim and criticism.
About the Song
“I Love Kanye” is a short, lyrical interlude from Kanye West’s 2016 album “The Life of Pablo.”
The acapella track features West delivering a self-aware, meta-commentary about public perceptions of his changing persona and artistic evolution.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | February 14, 2016 |
| Album | The Life of Pablo |
| Writers | Kanye West, Malik Yusef |
| Producers | Kanye West, Noah Goldstein |
I Love Kanye Lyrics by Kanye West
Verse
I Miss the Old Kanye, Straight from The Go Kanye
Chop up The Soul Kanye, Set on His Goals Kanye
I Hate the New Kanye, the Bad Mood Kanye
The Always Rude Kanye, Spaz in The News Kanye
I Miss the Sweet Kanye, Chop up The Beats Kanye
I Gotta Say, at That Time I’d Like to Meet Kanye
See, I Invented Kanye, It Wasn’t Any Kanyes
And Now I Look and Look Around and There’s so Many Kanyes
I Used to Love Kanye, I Used to Love Kanye
I Even Had the Pink Polo, I Thought I Was Kanye
What if Kanye Made a Song About Kanye
Called “i Miss the Old Kanye”? Man, That’d Be so Kanye
That’s All It Was Kanye, We Still Love Kanye
And I love you like Kanye loves Kanye
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Runaway from “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (2010)
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Real Friends from “The Life of Pablo” (2016)
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FAQ’s
What Is the Most Underrated Kanye West Song?
“Street Lights” from 808s & Heartbreak – a deeply emotional track that showcases Kanye’s vulnerable side and experimental sound.
What is the Oldest Known Kanye West Song?
“Green Eggs and Ham” from 1995, recorded when he was 18 at a local studio in Chicago.
What Song Did Kanye Do with Jay-Z? ?
They have many songs together, but their biggest collaboration was “Watch the Throne” album in 2011. Notable hits include “N**gas in Paris” and “Otis.”
What Is Kanye’s First Hit?
“Through the Wire” (2003) – recorded while his jaw was wired shut after a car accident, reached #15 on Billboard Hot 100 and launched his career.
