Can't Tell Me Nothing

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Jonathan Shorten on Becoming UnDone picked Kanye West's "Can't Tell Me Nothing" as the song he'd want playing in a montage of his life, highlighting the track's introspective lyrics about ambition and materialism. He seemed drawn to the song's exploration of conflicting desires—wanting to do right with money while struggling against reckless impulses—suggesting he sees it as capturing something real about his own journey.

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• JS

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  …choosing a song that represents his life journey and personal growth

  “If we were to watch a montage of your life, what song would you pick to play in the background and why? Kanye West, Can't Tell Me Nothing. I wait till I give my money right. I had a dream I could buy my way to heaven. When I woke, I spent that on a necklace. I told God I'd be back in a second. Man, it's so hard not to act reckless. The song starts off, I had a dream I'd buy my way to heaven. I woke up and spent it on a necklace. You know, I mean, dude, that's my song, man. That is my song right there.”

  Becoming UnDone — 138 | From Athlete to Redemption: Jonathan Shorten's Journey of Resilienceat 28:28

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