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"New Again" (originally titled "HIIII WYD"[1]) is the eighteenth track from Kanye West's tenth studio album, Donda (2021), and the twenty-seventh track from the deluxe version of Donda.[2][3] The song features backing vocals from Dem Jointz, Daniel Davila, and the Sunday Service Choir.[4] It originally featured vocals from Chris Brown, but his contributions were removed in an album update on September 28.[5]

Background[]

The song was first created during the Spirits Over The Horizon sessions in May 2021. Originally, there was less production along with a longer verse from Ye.[6] It was previewed at all four Donda listening parties.

When the album released, Chris Brown had vocals on the hook but complained that his verse was scrapped, calling Ye a "WHOLE HOE" on Instagram.[4][7][8] On September 28, the song was updated on streaming platforms with Ye singing in place of Brown's contributions, which may have been in response to the controversy.[5] Chris and Ye have since reconciled, as Chris was featured on the VULTURES 1 song, "BEG FORGIVENESS".

The change came at the same time as KayCyy's removal on "Keep My Spirit Alive," but his vocals were re-added in the deluxe release while Brown's was not.

Lyrics[]

[Intro]
If I hit you with a "W-Y-D?"
You better not hit me with a "H-E-Y"
It better be like "Hiii" with a bunch of I's
Or "Heyyy" with a bunch of Y's
I, I lived a hundred lives, uh
So that mean I had a hundred wives
And I am just simply high off life for the hundredth time

[Verse 1]
Never let nobody curve me that don't deserve me
Should I really have bought the Burberry last Thursday?
Wear a different color jersey every Thursday
'Posed to meet in Malibu, you postin' pics in Jersey
Is to lay me or play me a bigger flex though?
'Cause you know you'd never live up to my ex though
If we dive, it's the deep end, baby, let's go
I'll be gone by the weekend, baby, XO

[Pre-Chorus]
Most insane out-of-body experience
And I repent for everything I'ma do again (I accept Him)
And I repent for everything I'ma do again

[Chorus]
Thank You, thank You, thank You for Your mercy, make me new
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
I repent for everything that I'ma do again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again
Last night don't count
This morning don't count

[Verse 2]
If you take the ride, please don't close your eyes, uh
In a den of thieves, every man disguise, uh
Keep your mask on, keep it henne-tized, uh
It's a rollercoaster, keep your hands inside, uh
Wanna bring your pain, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
Did it for the fame, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh

[Chorus]
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again

A version of "HIIII WYD" that dates back to May 29, 2021.

[Intro]
If I hit you with a "W-Y-D?"
You better not hit me with a "H-E-Y"
It better be like "Hiii" with a bunch of I's
Or "Heyyy" with a bunch of Y's
I, I lived a hundred lives, uh
So that mean I had a hundred wives
And I am just simply high off life for the hundredth time
Just something you want don’t you?
Something to get up from
Hiiiiiiii

[Verse]
‘Member last year when our lives used to matter?
White folks protestin’, I’m so flattered
Can’t we all get along, why you gotta act up?
(Officer, officer) (Aye, aye, aye, aye)
Sharper than the sword, wanna do me in
Was it somethin' I said? Well, it usually is
Conscience of subs, I call that subconscious
Tell you the truth, my dick don’t love condoms
When a brawl was just bein' unpacked
And the daddy problems was just bein' unpacked in it
We grew up in this algorithm track
So if it's one for love, I need to get the one back
Told her her aura's origami and it’s normal to be an anomaly
Trauma, drama, commas, dear mama

[Pre-Chorus]
Most insane out of body experience
And I repent for everything I'ma do again (I accept Him)
And I repent for everything I'ma do again

[Chorus]
Thank You, thank You, thank You for Your mercy
Make me new
Make me new again
Make me new, yeah
Make me new again
Make me new again
I repent for everything that I'ma do again
Make me new again
Make me new again
Make me new again
Last night don't count
This mornin' don't count


The version of "New Again" that Chris Brown leaked on September 4, 2021.

[Intro]
If I hit you with a "W-Y-D?"
You better not hit me with a "H-E-Y"
It better be like "Hiii" with a bunch of I's
Or "Heyyy" with a bunch of Y's
I, I lived a hundred lives, uh
So that mean I had a hundred wives
And I am just simply high off life for the hundredth time

[Verse 1]
Never let nobody curve me that don't deserve me
Should I really have bought the Burberry last Thursday?
Wear a different color jersey every Thursday
'Posed to meet in Malibu, you postin' pics in Jersey
Is to lay me or play me a bigger flex though?
'Cause you know you'd never live up to my ex though
If we dive, it's the deep end, baby, let's go
I'll be gone by the weekend, baby, XO

[Refrain]
Most insane out-of-body experience
And I repent for everything I'ma do again (I accept Him)
And I repent for everything I'ma do again

[Verse 2]
Is it too late for second chances?
Give my life to gain your blessings
Trade my pain for all the pleasure
Let your peace sustain my mental
Is it too late for second chances?
Love so toxic and romantic
When you rich, you can't imagine
I pray your peace sustains my mental
Forgive me Father for I have sinned
Over and over again, oh
Temptation got hold of me 'gain, oh
But I ain't doing nothing to change at all (Ooh)
I ended up with her and then
Plot twist, now I'm with her best friend
Next thing I know, I'm in a group text
Now we havin' group sex
Damn, I love this shit
It's a lifestyle, can't let go of it
Nothing compares to the perks when you off Percs
Every day I serve, swear they keep me smilin' at my worst, yeah

[Chorus]
Thank You, thank You, thank You for Your mercy, make me new
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again, make me new again
I repent for everything that I'ma do again
Make me new again, make me new again
Make me new again
Last night don't count
This morning don't count

[Verse 3]
If you take the ride, please don't close your eyes, uh
In a den of thieves, every man disguise, uh
Keep your mask on, keep it hanitized, uh
It's a rollercoaster, keep your hands inside, huh
Speakin' on your name, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
Wanna bring you shame, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
Wanna bring you pain, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
Did it for the fame, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, uh
When they start to lie, 'member this advice, uh
What they vandalize, He'll evangelize, uh
He gon' part the tides, He gon' part the skies, huh

References[]

Donda
Singles
"Hurricane" • "Life Of The Party"
Radio singles
"Believe What I Say" • "Off The Grid"
Other tracks
"Donda Chant" • "Jail" • "God Breathed" • "Praise God" • "Jonah" • "Ok Ok" • "Junya" • "24" • "Remote Control" • "Moon" • "Heaven and Hell" • "Donda" • "Keep My Spirit Alive" • "Jesus Lord" • "New Again" • "Tell The Vision" • "Lord I Need You" • "Pure Souls" • "Come to Life" • "No Child Left Behind"
Deluxe tracks
"Up From The Ashes" • "Never Abandon Your Family"
Chronology
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