Kanye West - Homecoming -

An early version, often referred to as "Home," featured John Legend and a different sample. For the final release, West replaced the original "You'll Never Walk Alone" sample with the live piano and Martin's vocals. Thematic Analysis: The Metaphor of "Wendy"

The lyrics chronicle a childhood romance that fades as the narrator finds fame and leaves his "first love" (the city) behind. Kanye West - Homecoming

The song’s core narrative is an extended metaphor. Kanye West uses the character "Wendy" to personify his hometown, . An early version, often referred to as "Home,"

The name Wendy is a direct play on Chicago’s nickname, "The Windy City". An early version