"Survived" is an unreleased song by Kanye West that dates back to the Donda 2 sessions. The song features Ty Dolla $ign.
Background[]
It's unclear what the exact date the song was first recorded. The first known version solely features production from Ojivolta and vocals from Ty Dolla $ign.[1] The file name for the song at this point in time was "Survived_V1_Ov".
According to Alek, the song was said to have been given to Boi-1da for additional production. It's unknown if a version with Ye filling in for the open verses exists.
Lyrics[]
[Chorus]
Faith moves mouths that nobody can
I done been the head of the game, back again
I survived, I survived
Water went dry in my well again
So I built my own arc, and I sell again
I survived, I survived
[Open Verse]
[Chorus]
Faith moves mouths that nobody can
I done been the head of the game, back again
I survived, I survived
Water went dry in my well again
So I built my own arc, and I sell again
I survived, I survived
[Open Verse]
[Chorus]
Faith moves mouths that nobody can
I done been the head of the game, back again
I survived, I survived
Water went dry in my well again
So I built my own arc, and I sell again
I survived, I survived
Trivia[]
- Despite heavily collaborating together throughout 2014-2021, Ty and Ye's collaborative efforts are assumed to have slowed down during the creation of Donda 2 given this is the only known song Ty had recorded for the album.