I Thought About Killing You

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"I Thought About Killing You" is the introspective, experimental opening track from Kanye West’s 2018 album *Ye*, noted for its spoken-word style and exploration of dark, conflicted emotions.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf music recording
song
album Ye
artist Kanye West
associatedWithArtist 070 Shake
Kid Cudi
PARTYNEXTDOOR
countryOfOrigin United States
featuresBeatSwitch true
featuresVocalManipulation true
genre experimental hip hop
hip hop
spoken word
hasNotableLine "I love myself way more than I love you"
"The most beautiful thoughts are always besides the darkest"
"Today I thought about killing you"
hasSpokenWordSection true
includedIn digital release of Ye
streaming release of Ye
language English
length approximately 4:34
lyricalTheme homicidal thoughts
inner conflict
mental health
self‑reflection
suicidal ideation
openingTrackOf Ye
partOf Ye
performer Kanye West
producer Andy C
Benny Blanco
Francis and the Lights
Kanye West
Mike Dean
recordingPeriod 2017–2018
recordLabel Def Jam Recordings
GOOD Music
releaseDate 2018-06-01
trackNumber 1
writer Andy C
Benny Blanco
Cydel Young
Francis Farewell Starlite
Jeremih Felton
Kanye West
Karriem Riggins
Mike Dean
PARTYNEXTDOOR
Ty Dolla Sign

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Ye
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