True Love Lyrics – Kanye West & XXXTentacion

True Love Lyrics by Kanye West & XXXTENTACION is a deeply emotional english song by Kanye West & XXXTENTACION, released on XXXTENTACION’s official YouTube channel. The song is featured on the album DONDA 2, written by John Branch, Pete Rock, MIKE DEAN, Mark Williams, Raul Cubina, XXXTENTACION, Kanye West, John Cunningham, Twisco & Fat Money, and produced by Kanye West, MIKE DEAN, John Cunningham, Ojivolta & Twisco. With its melancholic tone and introspective lyrics, the track blends vulnerability with raw emotion, offering a poignant look into fractured relationships and the burden of love.

The central theme of True Love revolves around the emotional toll of broken relationships, co-parenting struggles, and the lingering hope for healing. XXXTENTACION’s haunting chorus expresses the pain of love turned complex, while Kanye West’s verse reflects on the realities of post-divorce fatherhood and restricted connection with his children. The lyrics are steeped in longing, frustration, and tenderness, underscoring the dissonance between idealized love and real-life complications. Together, both artists convey a heartfelt message about love’s promise, its collapse, and the emotional aftermath left behind.

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True Love Lyrics

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—

[Refrain: Kanye West]
No hard feelings, but these feelings harder
No-no hard feelings, but these feelings harder
No-no hard feelings, but these feelings harder

[Verse: Kanye West]
Wait, when you see the kids? I’ll see y’all tomorrow
Wait, when the sun set? I see y’all tomorrow
Wait, when I pick ’em up, I feel like they borrowed
When I gotta return them, scan ’em like a bar code
Wait, no hard feelings, but these feelings hard, though
Wait, who got the kids in those “What are those?”
Wait, why they can’t wear Yeezys with the cargos?
Y’all know Nike don’t like me, y’all take it too far, though
At least have ’em in some Mikes, he played for Chicago
I only see three kids, who watchin’ Chicago?
And you know all the nannies, they’re Danny Nesbrasco
Let the kids dig a tunnel to my house like Chapo
Only neighbor in the hood with a door they can knock on
I leave the light on

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION & Kanye West]
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
(Daddy’s not gone, you see the light on)
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—
(Daddy’s at home, tell Gekyume)
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
(Daddy’s not gone, tell Gekyume)
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—
(Daddy’s at home)

[Post-Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
Oh, woah, oh, woah, oh, woah
Oh, woah, oh, woah, oh, woah (Love)
Oh, woah, oh, woah, oh, woah
Oh, woah, oh, woah, oh, woah

[Refrain: Kanye West]
No hard feelings, but these feelings harder
No-no hard feelings, but these feelings harder
No hard feelings, but these feelings harder

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—
True love shouldn’t be this complicated
I thought I’d die in your arms, I thought I’d die in your—

True Love Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
In the chorus, XXXTENTACION laments that true love should not be as difficult and painful as it feels. His repetition of “I thought I’d die in your arms” underscores the depth of his emotional investment and the shock of love turning cold. It conveys disillusionment, where what once seemed like a safe, eternal connection is now a source of heartbreak. The simplicity and repetition amplify the vulnerability in his voice, creating a ghostly echo of lost intimacy.

[Refrain: Kanye West]
Kanye repeats the line “No hard feelings, but these feelings harder,” presenting a conflicted emotional state. He attempts to rationalize his pain by downplaying resentment, yet he admits that the emotions he’s grappling with are overwhelming. This refrain reflects the inner contradiction of trying to remain composed while still feeling deeply wounded.

[Verse: Kanye West]
This verse dives into Kanye’s personal struggles with custody and fatherhood. He expresses a sense of alienation and temporary access to his own children, likening the process to borrowing and scanning items, stripping it of emotional warmth. His frustration peaks as he criticizes the restrictions on his influence over their lives, including what they wear, revealing deeper issues of control and identity. The mention of familiar faces like “Danny Nesbrasco” and imagery like kids digging a tunnel to his house alludes to both desperation and longing for closeness. Ending with “I leave the light on,” Kanye subtly asserts his enduring presence and hope for reconnection.

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION & Kanye West]
Here, the chorus reappears, this time with Kanye interjecting phrases like “Daddy’s not gone, you see the light on.” These lines echo the verse’s closing thought, reinforcing that despite separation, he is emotionally and spiritually present. The mention of “Gekyume,” XXXTENTACION’s son, adds a meta-layer of paternal care from both artists, tying the theme of fatherhood and lost connection together.

[Post-Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
This section, filled with melodic vocalizations, carries a mournful yet gentle tone. The wordless expressions of “Oh, woah” suggest emotional overflow—feelings that transcend verbal articulation. The final repetition of “Love” brings the emotional theme full circle, highlighting how love remains central despite its complications.

[Refrain: Kanye West]
The refrain is repeated once more, reinforcing the ongoing emotional weight. Kanye’s attempt to detach is once again undone by the intensity of his true feelings, suggesting that the heartache persists regardless of intentions to move forward.

[Chorus: XXXTENTACION]
Closing with the chorus, XXXTENTACION’s words leave a lasting impression of emotional pain and disillusionment. The looping structure reinforces the cyclical nature of heartbreak, making “True Love” both a lament and a plea for something more enduring.

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