I Need to Know

Kanye West · Other Songs - Kanye West

I need to know, you down

to do whatever, down

to get it poppin', down

to get topless, ohh

I need to know

if you about cuttin'

or you about frontin'

baby i need to know



Man i spent my last eight checkses on a necklace

so i better get some sex for this, shieeeet

she want to sip up on the krisy krys like it Christy-mas

and i'm saint nicholas, i got her and her sister in

that white benz, dike twins

i ain't gonna lie they only fives but together they're tens

and would i do em again? hmmm (hmmm)

it's like old folks pissin' cuz it all depends

and it's no coke sniffin' just juice and jin

grey goose to get you loose

they hit the nigga producin'

the track that got you movin'

this track got you movin'

so crazy you don't know what you doin'

you been tellin them jokes

and it's not a rumor, I like a girl with a sense of humor

to give me a head til it aching, it's not a tumor

so let me know what's going down before i pay for this room cuz



*CHORUS* (2x)

I need to know, down

to do whatever, down

to get it poppin', down

to get topless, ohh

I need to know

if you about cuttin'

or if you about frontin'

baby i need to know



Man if you got it you got it

and if you don't then you probably won't

since your nigga callin' mighty gant

i never hit a lady but my game might abuse em

vamboosh just to tell em that our jimmy choosin

take em back to confuse em

so she don't know if she coming or going

cuz mami after i'm cumming i'm going

back to the show just frontin' and blowin'

jury stuntin' and glowin'

it's like something i'm knowin'

and i been known to have a hoe or two

cuz my diamond's yellow like a smoker tooth

i tell them step into the vocal booth

roll a joint, smoke a few

after that i'm poking you

after that it's over boo

baby grab your coat and pweeooom



*CHORUS* (2x)

I need to know, down

to do whatever, down

to get it poppin', down

to get topless, ohh

I need to know

if you about cuttin'

or if you about frontin'

baby i need to know



Now there's three different levels to relationships

balling it at the club with em

talking and getting affectionate

leaving and having sex with em

kicking em out tricking no models, dimes and rats

now i don't get into that, i kick that habbit

i just keep em impressed, let em

seat em in lex never

eat em unless that fucking cat looks fresh

i gotta a line in my pocket

i'm lying, i gotta nine in my pants

and baby i'm just dying for a chance

who ready to fuck? you ready to fuck?

oh fo shizzers, said she ready to cut

and then she grabbed my scissors

she prolly look good but what's scary to me

henney makes hoes look like halle berry to me



*CHORUS* (2x)

I need to know, down

to do whatever, down

to get it poppin', down

to get topless, ohh

I need to know

if you about cuttin'

or if you about frontin'

baby i need to know

About I Need to Know

"I Need to Know" stands as a pivotal track in Kanye West's discography, serving as the opening movement of his 2007 album *Graduation*. Released during a period of significant artistic evolution, the song blends hip-hop with orchestral arrangements and electronic elements, reflecting the album's signature fusion of pop sensibilities and experimental production. The track explores themes of introspection and the complexities of fame, utilizing a distinctive synth-driven melody that became a defining sound of the mid-2000s era. As a lead single, the recording marked a shift in West's vocal delivery, moving away from his earlier straightforward rap style toward a more melodic and emotive approach. Its success helped propel *Graduation* to commercial heights, establishing a new direction for his career and influencing the trajectory of modern hip-hop. The song remains a cultural touchstone, celebrated for its innovative production and its role in cementing West's status as a versatile and forward-thinking artist within the genre.