S2E7 – All of the Lights by Kanye West

In this episode of Dissect, host Cole Kushner continues his analysis of Kanye West's "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," focusing on the track "All Of The Lights." He explores the song's complex instrumentation, its function as a portal from the themes of "Power," and its lyrical content. Kushner interprets the lyrics as a commentary on the dark side of fame, using metaphors of abusive relationships and struggles with creativity to represent Kanye's personal anxieties and public image following the VMAs incident. The analysis covers the song's structure, guest vocalists, and the overall message about the duality of fame and the internal conflicts of the artist.