Bound 2
Kanye West · Yeezus [2013]
Bound to fall in love (Uh-huh, honey)
[Bridge]
All them other niggas lame, and you know it now
When a real nigga hold you down, you supposed to drown
[Hook]
[Verse 1]
What you doing in the club on a Thursday?
She say she only here for her girl birthday
They ordered champagne but still look thirsty
Rock Forever 21 but just turned thirty
I know I got a bad reputation
Walking 'round, always mad reputation
Leave a pretty girl sad reputation
Start a Fight Club, Brad reputation
I turnt the nightclub out of the basement
I'll turn the plane 'round, your ass keep complaining
How you gon' be mad on vacation?
Dutty wining 'round all these Jamaicans
Uh, this that prom shit
This that what we do, don't tell your mom shit
This that red cup, all on the lawn shit
Got a fresh cut, straight out the salon, bitch
[Charlie Wilson]
I know you're tired of loving, of loving
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (Uh-huh, honey)
[Kanye West]
Close your eyes and let the word paint a thousand pictures
One good girl is worth a thousand bitches
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
I wanna fuck you hard on the sink
After that, give you something to drink
Step back, can't get spunk on the mink
I mean damn, what would Jeromey Romey Romey Rome think?
Hey, you remember where we first met?
Okay, I don't remember where we first met
But hey, admitting is the first step
And hey, you know ain't nobody perfect
And I know, with the hoes I got the worst rep
But hey, their backstroke I'm tryna perfect
And hey, ayo, we made it, Thanksgiving
So aye, maybe we can make it to Christmas
She asked me what I wished for on the wishlist
Have you ever asked your bitch for other bitches?
Maybe we could still make it to the church steps
But first, you gon' remember how to forget
After all these long-ass verses
I'm tired, you tired, Jesus wept
[Charlie Wilson]
I know you're tired of loving, of loving
No hiding your love, no hiding, no hiding
Just grab somebody, no leaving this party
With nobody to love, nobody, nobody (Uh-huh, honey)
[Kanye West]
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
Jerome's in the house, watch your mouth
[Hook]
Bound 2
Released on Kanye West's 2013 album Yeezus, 'Bound 2' stands as a defining track of the artist's mid-career evolution. The song exemplifies the minimalist, industrial aesthetic that characterized the Yeezus era, blending electronic textures with a driving, repetitive rhythm. Produced by West himself, the recording features a stripped-back approach that emphasizes vocal delivery and atmospheric sound design over traditional instrumentation. As part of the broader discography spanning his earlier works like Graduation to later projects such as The Life of Pablo, this track reflects a consistent commitment to sonic experimentation and genre-bending production. It serves as a pivotal moment in his catalog, showcasing his ability to craft a cohesive yet distinct sonic identity that resonated deeply with fans and critics alike during the early 2010s.