I have to say this album makes me go threw a whole spectrum of emotions. Sadness, hope, angry, and euphoria from the choice collabs, his technique and style of story telling, and the instrumentals. Never heard anything like it. Never heard a rap artist with such an appreciation for instrumentals in my life.
Lyrics: I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime (Tell them, tell 'em, tell them the truth) I hope you find some paradise (Tell 'em, tell 'em the truth Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em-tell 'em your-) I've been goin' through somethin' One-thousand eight-hundred and fifty-five days I've been goin' through somethin' Be afraid What is a bitch in a miniskirt? A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt? A demon, you're better off killing her What is a relative making repetitive narratives On how you did it first? That is a predator, hit reverse All of your presidents' evil thirst What is a neighborhood reptable? That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view? A family broken in variables What is a rapper with jewelry? A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purity I went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (Woah) Consolidate all my comparisons Humble enough because time is imperative (Woah) I'm starting to feel like it's only one answer To everything, I don't know where it is (Woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (Woah) Is it my head or my arrogance? (Woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing? I'm flipping my time through the Rolodex Indulging myself and my life and my music The world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac The world that we in is just menacing The demons portrayed as religion is I wake in the morning, another appointment I hope the psychologist listenin' The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) I met her on the third night of Chicago North America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum, she was a model Dedicated to the songs I wrote in her Bible Eyes like green penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room like Big Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear me Phone off the ringer, tell the world, "I'm busy" Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enough Sympathize when her daddy in the chain gang Her first brother got killed, he was twenty-one I was nine when they put Lamont in the grave Heartbroken when Estelle didn't say goodbye Chad left his body after we FaceTimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first tour sex the pain away I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive So what, paralyzed, the county building controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it once I bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four months You know the family dynamics on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a .223, nobody peace treat You won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave got him a Porsche, so I got me a Porsche Paid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the case, but the money wipin' the tears away I grieve different (Everybody grieves different) (Everybody grieves different) I grieve different (Huh)
This speaks volumes about how Kendrick lets us into his head after going through a change in who he is as a person. Going through many changes myself these past few years I can relate to a lot of the emotions expressed in this album coming from a similar time and similar neighborhood just different names and different stories.
Yes lord!! This man constantly elevates with every album. It’s like he learns more about himself and writes his true feelings about his journey/progress.
Its ironic that this song is called united in grief, because based on the reaction to this album over the past 24-hours, kendrick has successfully united his fans in love and joy through the release of his art. Thank you Kendrick.
Lol I was just thinking about my homie that passed away.. he always bumped kendrick in his Integra. Then saw your comment instant like and comment I never do neither lol
This album is beautiful cause it's him being completely free and expirimental with his craft. This song is him completely delving into the lotr voice, fast rap energy.
This album broke me down, layer by layer, each time I listened to it over that last 24 hours [6x now]. 1st time, I was just amazed at the layered and breathtaking production, which created this almost 3 dimensional space (like a large scale diorama), and Kendrick's words were like a perfect path being formed, guiding me through it. 2nd time, as I was really hearing/feeling his past and life, it kept triggering me into recollecting similar events and experiences. Keywords and sentences in each song kept sending me down a rabbit hole of memories, with the music suddenly sound tracking my own nostalgic journey. By the end, I wasn't recalling my past, I was confronting it. I was taking insecurities and regrets I had, and with the help of Lamar's gut wrenching honesty, mixed with the amazing way he bends his flows around they hypnotic production, I was able to emotionally retrace my steps to the [honest] root causes of things within myself. I was crying all the way through the second half of the album by the end. Its gonna take some time, but this album is one I'm gonna be processing for a while. However, I think I can comfortably say this is Kendrick's Kid A.
nice radiohead drop. love the piano on this record. I have been obsessed with this album since it dropped. This is the best rap album I have ever heard period
@Joshua Summers Na man, internet is so shallow it will make you feel like what you said is too much. It's not, outside of the internet when people feel genuinely moved or impacted, what you said is most people would feel, but afraid to express. Mainstream internet dulls any expression of depth. You're good bro. Your expression doesn't need to be watered down
@Trey Dennison Ye but the internet represents the opinions and sentiments of the masses, which is mad immature and shallow. Where genuine appreciation is viewed as d-riding, and showing emotional intelligence and openness is viewed as suspect. The internet is a terrible judge or jury
I can't relate to a rapper who's always talking about millions of dollars, exceptionally beautiful woman, cars, houses, clothes and who's always projecting the image of perfection, cause that's not the kind of life everyone lives. I can however relate to a rapper that tells me not to look at him as an idol cause he has the same problems, unresolved issues, fears, trauma and hurt as I do. He's humanised himself and in doing so has made me understand that even so called idols go through the same shit as everyone else and they also need to heal, that he's just like me, and we shouldn't let past trauma and present doubts hold us back. If you understand that you'll realise how groundbreaking this album is.👑
I always gravitate towards rappers that write about real shit, depression, fears, trauma, and just their real lives in general. The music about fine women, cars and jewelry just feels like a cash grab, while artists like Kendrick, Tyler, and more do it for the art, not for the money.
@Jack Marino I agree with you and I want the same but your not understanding what I'm saying, when someone at Kendricks level admits to having faults it takes away the image of perfection all celebrities project, that image that the only way to "make it" is if your a completely emotionally and mentally stable human and all your shit is in order. He's saying you don't have to let past trauma and hurt stop you from achieving all you want.
This song has the same energy as walking through a museum exhibit showing black art. The pianos are elegant, classic, a little jazzy, like the women’s gowns. The drums are gritty, heart quickening and attention grabbing, like the art itself. The lyrics are like the philosophy behind the art pieces themselves.
I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime (Tell them, tell 'em, tell them the truth) I hope you find some paradise (tell them, tell 'em the truth) (Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em, tell them your-) I've been goin' through somethin' One-thousand eight-hundred and fifty-five days I've been goin' through somethin' Be afraid What is a bitch in a miniskirt? A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt? A demon, you're better off killin' her What is a relative making repetitive narratives on how you did it first? That is a predator hit reverse All of your presidents evil thirst What is a neighborhood rep'table? That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view? A family broken in variables What is a rapper with jewelry? A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purity I went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (woah) Consolidate all my comparisons Humble enough because time is imperative (woah) Starting to feel like it's only one answer to everything, I don't know where it is (woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (woah) Is it my head or my arrogance? (woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing? I'm flipping my time through the Rolodex Indulging myself and my life and my music, the world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac The world that we in is just menacing, the demons portrayed religionous I wake in the morning, another appointment, I hope the psychologist listenin' The new Mercedes with black G Wagon The "Where you from?" It was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction 50K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive I grieve different I grieve different Huh I met her on the third night of Chicago North America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum, she was a model Dedicated to the songs I wrote and the Bible Eyes like green, penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room like Big Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear me Phone off the ringer, tell the world I'm busy Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enough Sympathize when her daddy in the chain gang Her first brother got killed, he was 21 I was nine when they put the mud in the grave Heartbroken when Estelle didn't say goodbye Chad left his body after we FaceTimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first tour sex the pain away I grieve different I grieve different Huh The new Mercedes with black G Wagon The way you front, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction 50K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive So what? Paralyzed, the county building controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it once I bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four months You know the family dynamic's on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a .223, nobody peace treat You won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave got him a Porsche, so I got me a Porsche Paid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the case But the money wipin' the tears away I grieve different (Everybody grieves different) (Everybody grieves different) I grieve different Huh
I'm Dutch and don't understand all the lyrics of Kendrick's album... unfortunately. but do feel the emotion in the songs. He makes the combination between text, beat, emotion and experience so good that as a non-English speaking person you completely understand and appreciate it. Big Kendrick fan from his first album and he continues to amaze me.
@PIZ i gave it a try lessened too it twice but nothing I like his creativity but he gave me nothing to vibe with that had a meaning it was strictly message
In the wake of all of the Covid-19 deaths, Kendrick Lamar addresses the grief of those left behind… If nothing else, Kendrick definitely makes you think 💭… “I Grieve Different.” …
Kendrick’s new album has grown on me after a few listens, I wasn’t to big into the first few tracks on the first listen, I’ve started to appreciate them more after 3 or 4 listens
im a musician, and I listen to pretty much exclusively extreme melt your face off metal music. But this is the best shit ive ever heard. The beat goes so fuking hard its insane. the reverse chords at the end is the most beautiful thing ive ever hear in a rap song
Sorry I'm feeling this so hard thank you Ken for this bro. My mom committed suicide and people cant understand why I'm so distant and I can just say brother "I grieve different" - Kendrick Lamar
The instrumentals on this track are amazing, after a few replays, it became so interesting to me how Kendrick can carry beats so well in his own artistic form he never ceases to amaze me. His album was great, I can't turn it off repeat. So many great stories to dissect.
This album is already a classic dog 🔥 mano eu só comentei um bagulho em inglês que o álbum é um clássico e os gringos tão brigando dizendo que não é um clássico e eu to rindo muito porque só falei esse comentário pra ganhar like KKKKKKKKKKKKKK
@Chris Haney dude that makes zero sense people can like an album not cause it relates to them but because it’s good 😭 there doesn’t need to be a deep meaning for example adhd by Kendrick doesn’t have a deep meaning but it’s a really good song everything you just said is pretty much invalid.
Dawg the way 3:24 made my body feel just now is insane. This man is on another wavelength. I vividly dreamt of Kendrick last week working on a music video, totally unaware this album was in store for me.
@EuthanizeBabyBoomers Greetings! Kindly look up an artist named *'Enexello'* . He's really good! I'm sure you'll like some of his work. Thanks a bunch.
It is hardly surprising that Lamar repeatedly refers to his therapy and, of all things, to Eckhart Tolle, a German author of various self-help books, who seems to have made a great impression on him. MR. MORALE & THE BIG STEPPERS is no less than Lamar's magnum opus - a magnificent, contradictory and at times deeply problematic masterpiece. For example, he invites convicted sex offender Kodak Black onto the album, uses the deadnames of his trans family members and spreads ambiguities about Covid. Lamar refuses to be our hit machine, our hero and savior. He doesn't even know if he wants to be Kendrick. And that's why we need him so much.
Feel like this is gonna become a theatre production cos of the footsteps, repeated motifs, progressive narrative, the marketing of the tour, songs like 'we cry together' etc
💯 Aye bro listen im just tryna make a way out of the HOOD like my biggest inspiration KENDRICK if y'all got a minute to check out my music i would really appreciate it I think I really got the talent to make it i swear you wont be disappointed IM NEXT UP🙏🏽💯
This is one of the most motivational, inspirational and dopest Albums I heard in a while my brother k Dot. We appreciate you family Yung Lott From the bay one day will meet and fuck a track up together. Blessings king. #Flood
[Intro] I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime (Tell them, tell ‘em, tell them the truth) I hope you find some paradise (Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em-tell them your-) I’ve been goin’ through somethin’ 1,855 days I’ve been goin’ through somethin’ Be afraid [Verse 1] What is a bitch in a miniskirt? A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt? A demon, you're better off killing her What is a relative making repetitive narratives on how you did it first? That is a predator hit reverse All of your presidents evil thirst What is a neighborhood rectable? That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view? A family broken invariables What is a rapper with jewelry? A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purity [Verse 2] I went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (Woah) Consolidate all my comparisons Humble enough because time is imperative (Woah) Starting to feel like there's only one answer to everything, I don't know where it is (Woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (Woah) Is it my hate or my arrogance? (Woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing? I'm flipping my time through the Rolodex Indulging myself and my life and my music, the world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac The world that we in is just menacing The demons portrayed as religion is I wake in the morning, another appointment, I hope the psychologist listenin' [Verse 3] The new Mercedes with black G Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, 20 mill’ in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice 500 in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction 50K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Interlude] I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) [Verse 4] I met her on the third night of Chicago North America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum-she was a model Dedicated to the songs I wrote in her Bible Eyes like green penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room like Big Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear me Phone out to ring, but tell the world I'm busy Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enough Sympathize when her daddy in a chain gang Her first brother got killed, he was 21 I was nine when they put the mud in the grave Heart broken when I [?] and say goodbye Chad left his body after we facetimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first to assess the pain away [Interlude] I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) [Verse 5] The new Mercedes with black G Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, 20 mill’ in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice 500 in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction 50K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Verse 6] So what, paralyzed, the county buildin' controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it once I bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four months You know the family dynamics on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a 2-2-3, nobody peace treat You won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave bought him a Porsche, so I bought a Porsche Paid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the case-but the money wipin' the tears away [Outro] I grieve different (Everybody grieves different) (Everybody grives different) I grieve different (Huh)
💯 Aye bro listen im just tryna make a way out of the HOOD like my biggest inspiration KENDRICK if y'all got a minute to check out my music i would really appreciate it I think I really got the talent to make it i swear you wont be disappointed IM NEXT UP🙏🏽💯
definitely exponentially better than DAMN. I didn't "get" that album like other people did, it did sound like it catered to the market imo. This sounds more like Kendrick's storytelling, creativity, fusion of genres and humility and creativity. Hear it here first: Kendrick will one day receive the Nobel Prize for Literature!
*LYRICS:* I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime (Tell them, tell ‘em, tell them the truth) I hope you find some paradise (Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em-tell them your-) I’ve been goin’ through somethin’ One-thousand eight-hundred and fifty-five days I’ve been goin’ through somethin’ Be afraid What is a bitch in a miniskirt? A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt? A demon, you're better off killing her What is a relative making repetitive narratives on how you did it first? That is a predator hit reverse All of your presidents evil thirst What is a neighborhood reptable? That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view? A family broken in variables What is a rapper with jewelry? A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purity I went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (Woah) Consolidate all my comparisons Humble enough because time is imperative (Woah) Started to feel like there's only one answer to everything, I don't know where it is (Woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (Woah) Is it my head or my arrogance? (Woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing? I'm flipping my time through the Rolodex Indulging myself and my life and my music The world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac The world that we in is just menacing The demons portrayed as religion is I wake in the morning, another appointment I hope the psychologist listenin' The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) I met her on the third night of Chicago North America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum, she was a model Dedicated to the songs I wrote in her Bible Eyes like green penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room like Big Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear me Phone out to ring, but tell the world I'm busy Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enough Sympathize when her daddy in a chain gang Her first brother got killed, he was 21 I was nine when they put Lamont in the grave Heart broken when Estelle didn't say goodbye Chad left his body after we FaceTimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first to assess the pain away I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The way you front, man, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive So what, paralyzed, the county buildin' controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it once I bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four months You know the family dynamics on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a .223, nobody peace treat You won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave got him a Porsche, so I got me a Porsche Paid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the case-but the money wipin' the tears away I grieve different (Everybody grieves different) (Everybody grieves different) I grieve different (Huh)
@Kenrick.. Man.. This album was a journey for me. The way you arranged it was just incredible.. Youre definitely gonna be looked at as one of those rappers that changed the game with this one. This breaks walls down. Listened to it 3 times front to back already. Masterpiece.
this is the dream. to be able to express yourself as an artist, completely outside of the mainstream sound, and still have millions of people hearing and seeing your vision as you hoped they would. all time rap legend
💯 Aye bro listen im just tryna make a way out of the HOOD like my biggest inspiration KENDRICK if y'all got a minute to check out my music i would really appreciate it I think I really got the talent to make it i swear you wont be disappointed IM NEXT UP🙏🏽💯
[Intro: Kendrick Lamar, , & ] I've been goin' through somethin'One-thousand eight-hundred and fifty-five daysI've been goin' through somethin'Be afraid [Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar] What is a bitch in a miniskirt?A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt?A demon, you're better off killing her What is a relative making repetitive narrativesOn how you did it first?That is a predator, hit reverse All of your presidents' evil thirst What is a neighborhood rep'table?That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view?A family broken in variables What is a rapper with jewelry?A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purityI went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (Woah)Consolidate all my comparisonsHumblin' up because time is imperative (Woah)I'm starting to feel like it's only one answerTo everything, I don't know where it is (Woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (Woah)Is it my head or my arrogance? (Woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing?I'm flipping my time through the RolodexIndulging myself and my life and my music The world that I'm in is a cul-de-sacThe world that we in is just menacingThe demons portrayed as religionous I wake in the morning, another appointmentI hope the psychologist listenin' [Chorus: Kendrick Lamar] The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The "Where you from?", it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Refrain: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve differentI grieve different (Huh) [Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar] I met her on the third night of ChicagoNorth America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum, she was a modelDedicated to the songs I wrote and the Bible Eyes like green penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room likeBig Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear mePhone off the ringer, tell the world, "I'm busy" Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enoughSympathize when her daddy in the chain gangHer first brother got killed, he was twenty-one I was nine when they put Lamont in the graveHeartbroken when Estelle didn't say goodbye Chad left his body after we FaceTimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first tour sex the pain away [Refrain: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve differentI grieve different (Huh) [Chorus: Kendrick Lamar] The new Mercedes with black G-WagonThe "Where you from?", it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar] So what, paralyzed, the county building controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it onceI bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four monthsYou know the family dynamics on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a .223, nobody peace treatYou won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave got him a Porsche, so I got me a PorschePaid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the caseBut the money wipin' the tears away [Outro: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve different(Everybody grieves different)(Everybody grieves different)I grieve different (Huh)
💯 Aye bro listen im just tryna make a way out of the HOOD like my biggest inspiration KENDRICK if y'all got a minute to check out my music i would really appreciate it I think I really got the talent to make it i swear you wont be disappointed IM NEXT UP🙏🏽💯
This polyphony tells of the attempt to see the world from other people's perspective and at the same time of the fact that we can never fully adopt a different perspective than our own. It is also about the concept of the political itself. As we learn on Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers, the political is not to think without the messianic; but in the world in which we live, the messianic always hangs black. In the end, everyone fights, loves and secures himself for himself; and in the end we must all heal alone from the pain the world has caused us.
Lyrics: I hope you find some peace of mind in this lifetime (Tell them, tell 'em, tell them the truth) I hope you find some paradise (Tell 'em, tell 'em the truth) (Tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em, tell 'em your-) I've been goin' through somethin' One-thousand eight-hundred and fifty-five days I've been goin' through somethin' Be afraid [Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar] What is a bitch in a miniskirt? A man in his feelings with bitter nerve What is a woman that really hurt? A demon, you're better off killing her What is a relative making repetitive narratives On how you did it first? That is a predator, hit reverse All of your presidents' evil thirst What is a neighborhood rep'table? That is a snitch on a pedestal What is a house with a better view? A family broken in variables What is a rapper with jewelry? A way that I show my maturity What if I call on security? That mean I'm calling on God for purity I went and got me a therapist I can debate on my theories and sharing it (Woah) Consolidate all my comparisons Humblin' up because time is imperative (Woah) I'm starting to feel like it's only one answer To everything, I don't know where it is (Woah) Popping a bottle of Claritin (Woah) Is it my head or my arrogance? (Woah) Shaking and moving, like, what am I doing? I'm flipping my time through the Rolodex Indulging myself and my life and my music The world that I'm in is a cul-de-sac The world that we in is just menacing The demons portrayed as religionous I wake in the morning, another appointment I hope the psychologist listenin' [Chorus: Kendrick Lamar] The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The "Where you from?" It was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Refrain: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) [Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar] I met her on the third night of Chicago North America tour, my enclave Fee-fi-fo-fum, she was a model Dedicated to the songs I wrote and the Bible Eyes like green penetratin' the moonlight Hair done in a bun, energy in the room like Big Bang for theory, God, hopin' you hear me Phone off the ringer, tell the world, "I'm busy" Fair enough, green eyes said her mother didn't care enough Sympathize when her daddy in the chain gang Her first brother got killed, he was twenty-one I was nine when they put Lamont in the grave Heartbroken when Estelle didn't say goodbye Chad left his body after we FaceTimed Green eyes said you'd be okay, first tour sex the pain away [Refrain: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve different I grieve different (Huh) [Chorus: Kendrick Lamar] The new Mercedes with black G-Wagon The way you front, it was all for rap I was 28 years young, twenty mill' in tax Bought a couple of mansions, just for practice Five hundred in jewelry, chain was magic Never had it in public, late reaction Fifty K to cousins, post a caption Pray none of my enemies hold me captive [Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar] So what, paralyzed, the county building controlled us I bought a Rolex watch, I only wore it once I bought infinity pools I never swimmed in I watched Keem buy four cars in four months You know the family dynamics on repeat The insecurities locked down on PC I bought a .223, nobody peace treat You won't doo-doo me, I smell TNT Dave got him a Porsche, so I got me a Porsche Paid lottery for it, I ain't want it in portions Poverty was the case But the money wipin' the tears away Outro: Kendrick Lamar] I grieve different (Everybody grieves different) (Everybody grieves different) I grieve different (Huh)
