For Free
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Fuck you, motherfucker, you a ho-ass nigga
The singer is insulting the addressee by calling them a promiscuous and worthless person.

I don't know why you trying to go big, nigga you ain't shit
The singer is questioning why the addressee is attempting to act like they are successful, when in reality they are not.

Walking around like you God's gift to Earth, nigga you ain't shit
The singer is criticizing the addressee for acting arrogantly, as if they are superior to everyone else despite being insignificant.

You ain't even buy me no outfit for the fourth
The artist is upset that the addressee did not purchase them an outfit for a holiday, which could signify a lack of effort or care on the addressee's part towards their relationship.

I need that Brazilian, wavy, twenty eight inch, you playin'
The artist desires a specific type of expensive hair weave, but is upset that the addressee is not willing or able to provide it for them.

I shouldn't be fuckin' with you anyway, I need a baller ass, boss ass nigga
The singer is contemplating leaving the addressee for someone who is wealthy and successful.

You'se a off brand ass nigga, everybody know it
The singer is insulting the addressee by describing them as inferior and fake compared to others.

Your homies know it, everybody fuckin' know
The artist believes that the addressee's friends also know that they are not respected or valued.

Fuck you nigga, don't call me no more
The artist is frustrated with the addressee and does not want them to contact them any longer.

You won't know, you gonna lose on a good bitch
The artist is warning the addressee that they will regret losing someone who is valuable and attractive.

My other nigga is on, you off
The singer is saying that they have another partner who is more successful and on a higher level than the addressee.

What the fuck is really going on?
The artist is questioning the situation and why things are not working out with the addressee.

This dick ain't free
The singer is asserting that their time and attention has value and should not be wasted or taken for granted.

You lookin' at me like it ain't a receipt
The singer believes that the addressee is not recognizing or acknowledging the cost and effort they put into the relationship.

Like I never made end's meet, eatin' your leftovers and raw meat
The singer is saying that they have struggled to provide for themselves and have had to resort to eating poor quality food, including the addressee's leftovers.

Livin' in captivity raised my cap salary
The artist is saying that their experiences living in a difficult situation has taught them how to improve their financial situation.

Celery, tellin' me green is all I need
The artist is using the metaphor of celery (which is a cheap and unappealing vegetable) to represent the addressee, who is trying to convince the artist that financial stability is not important or necessary.

Evidently all I seen was spam and raw sardines
The singer is saying that they have only encountered poor quality and unappetizing food.

This dick ain't free, I mean, baby
The singer is reminding their partner that their time and attention has value and should be appreciated.

You really think we could make a baby named Mercedes without a Mercedes Benz and twenty four inch rims, five percent tint, and air conditioning vents
The artist is saying that in order to have a child with a luxurious name like Mercedes, they need to have a luxurious car with certain features.

Hell fuckin' naw, this dick ain't free
The artist is again emphasizing that their attention and affection should not be taken for granted or seen as worthless.

I need forty acres and a mule
The artist is referencing the historical promise (which was broken) to provide former slaves with land and livestock after the Civil War as reparations.

Not a forty ounce and a pitbull
The singer is emphasizing that they need a valuable and productive resource (like land and livestock) rather than a cheap alcoholic drink and a violent dog.

Bullshit, matador, matador, had the door knockin', let 'em in, who's that?
The artist is using the metaphor of a bullfight to represent the challenges they face in life. They are questioning who or what is knocking at their door and causing them to struggle.

Genital's best friend, this dick ain't free
The singer is saying that their sexual attention is valuable and has a cost.

Pity the fool that made the pretty in you prosper
The singer is suggesting that someone took advantage of the addressee's beauty or charm for their own benefit.

Titty juice and pussy lips kept me obnoxious, kept me up watchin' pornos and poverty, apology? No
The singer is saying that sexual desire has distracted them from their problems and their search for a better life. They do not feel sorry for this because it is a human instinct.

Watch you volunteer it it while people less fortunate, like myself
The artist is observing how people in a better financial situation tend to volunteer and give back to the community, while highlighting their own struggles as someone who is less fortunate.

Every dog has it's day, now doggy style shall help
The artist is using the metaphor of a dog to represent themselves or someone like them who has been down on their luck. They are saying that they will now use a sexual position (doggy style) as a way to improve their situation.

Matter fact it need interest, matter fact it's nine inches
The singer is saying that their sexual attention requires interest and investment, and also highlighting the size of their genitalia.

Matter fact see our friendship based on business
The singer is saying that their relationship with the addressee is transactional and based on mutual benefit.

Pension, more pension, you're pinchin', my consensus
The artist is referencing retirement savings and saying that they want more financial stability and security, while criticizing the addressee for being stingy or cheap.

Been relentless, fuck forgiveness, fuck your feelings
The artist is describing how they have pushed through difficult times without relying on apologies or empathy, and do not care about the addressee's emotional state.

Fuck your sources, all distortion, if you fuck it's more abortion
The artist is dismissing the addressee's sources of information as unreliable or biased, and suggesting that sexual encounters could lead to unwanted pregnancies and abortions.

More divorce courts and portion
The singer is suggesting that relationships often end in separation and division, especially when there is a lack of financial stability or commitment.

My check with less endorsement left me dormant, Dusted, doomed, disgusted, forced with
The artist is saying that their income has decreased and left them feeling hopeless and depressed.

Fuck you think is bullshit, porcelain pipes pressure, bust 'em twice
The singer is criticizing the addressee for being ignorant or dismissive, using the metaphor of plumbing pipes to represent the tension and pressure in their relationship.

Choice is deaf, a state of decapitated the horseman
The singer is saying that the decision they have made in their relationship has caused them to feel isolated or powerless, using the metaphor of a beheaded horseman.

Oh America, you bad bitch, I the picked cotton that made you rich
The singer is addressing America as a personified entity and criticizing its history of exploitation and slavery, while highlighting their own background and contributions.

Now my dick ain't free
The artist is emphasizing again that their attention and affection require recognition and appreciation.

I'mma get my Uncle Sam to fuck you up
The artist is threatening to use the government (represented by Uncle Sam) to harm the addressee in some way.

You ain't no king
The singer is dismissing the addressee's authority or dominance, suggesting that they are not as powerful or important as they think they are.