How Runaway Explains Kanye

The timing worked out for this one on @kanyewest . Enjoy!

#Kanye #JeenYuhs #KimKardashian

[sergescardigno]

TINY EDITS/CORRECTIONS

1.) the Larry Hoover show in LA is technically not his confirmed largest show in front of a physical crowd, but I do believe it's the largest show he's planned himself and headlined. His largest physical crowd was Glastonbury in 2015. However, that was a festival with a whole lineup of people who were there for many other artists as well, so I didn't think to really include it in my list.

2.) my brain turned off while narrating this and i kept referring to amber as ye’s ex wife - they were never married, just dating lol

Cheers!

[jamiebrown]

I always thought runaway was about Alexis Phipher. Dated since 02 and was engaged for 18 months ending late 08. His mom died late 07. They were also always on and off thinking she would always be his. On top of all of that, his mom loved her and gave her blessing for them to get married.

[TclowMusic]

I've been obsessed with the different outros he's incorporated into his shows for years. Kudos to this video. Good work!

[itdoesntgetbetter]

“Kanye is a martyr for the worlds dreamers.” I love this

[hoboken]

top tier work, legitimately. i’m not the biggest kanye fan but regardless this is a captivating essay. you really displayed a genuinely unique phenomenon within this song this in an clear, insightful, neutral manner.

[randielzoquier]

Extremely well done, the quality has been through the roof lately!

[elketerbentzadik]

The "boldest era" of Kanye was when he was openly talking about how the hip-hop community was too homohobic and tied to toxic masculinity because he was speaking truth that was specifically relevant to him and the community that birthed him but had wide reaching ramifications for the community and the people who glom onto it in an attempt to be "cool."

[luciamrtnz]

I feel like Ye has pushed the limits of social conventions through his ego, and I really respect that, the way he tries to show us how you literally can do whatever. In some way his ego took him to where he stands now as an artist. But I also think his limit is being a human being, and being unable to understand where he stands as one. I mean, everything you go through in your life has an impact, and denniying it just gives it a bigger impact. I feel like he’s using religion to conduct those feelings, as the moral guide he needs instead of society or media which he despites, but at the end of the day the thing is he needs somekind of guide. I really respect him as an artist, and I really hope he gets help because he’s hurting people and himself.

[chlosworld]

I just hope Kanye gets some help. Ultimately he is hurting himself and so many others. We should be mindful and careful when dealing with everyone <3

[isaacbrown]

Really well done. The progression of his career, life, and overall creative genius is truly incredible. There’s a few constants throughout his career, and runaway is definitely the best place to look for a good wrap up on how things are going with him.

[patrickobrien]

The thumbnail said "even the anti-Semitism" but you didn't bring up the anti-Semitism

[boyshark]

Runaway defines him, but it doesn't shield him from mistakes and critique.

[dsbear]

This was such a thoughtful breakdown. Loved it . Keep em coming!

[leaveatdoor]

It very well could be the most enigmatic song ever written, in the sense that it perfectly encapsulates everything that Kanye is. Something he does 15 years from now could STILL be perfectly explained by the writing of this song and the performance of its meaning to him because it was the perfect way for him to describe himself to us.

[ricopena]

Runaway is Kanye’s best song because it best describes his inner voice. Thanks for the excellent vid Sergio, keep up the great work!

[Qulin]

i always found it weird that of all people, kanye went and dated kim, she almost represents everything he criticises about society

[ToastedTater]

As a diagnosed high functioning autistic person I believe Kanye to be autistic. Our brains are wired differently and the way we think and talk about things can come across very differently to neurotypical people. We are just more upfront and direct. Not afraid to tell you exactly how we feel and ur often comes across wrong. When i hear him talk it reminds me of how I try to explain something but never knowing how to phrase it feel people to understand because my brain just works different.

And with cancel culture being a thing and your every single word being overanalyzed and and scanned for things to cancel you for it must be hard trying to spread a message you are passionate about but never knowing how and being constantly harassed because no one understands you.

[sooodos]

this is ART, thank you for making this. You come across as very reasonable and an objective narrator throughout. Really enjoyed the theme of exploring this through just the Runaway performances

[iamnotnath]

This thumbnail is so beautiful and along with the title made curious, I’ve been wanting to understand Kanye’s music lately, thanks for the video

[sathirakatugaha]

Very well articulated video. I've genuinely seen so few youtubers this accurate with their words