Compton
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Now everybody serenade the new faith of Kendrick Lamar
Everyone, please show your admiration for Kendrick Lamar, the new king of rap

This is king Kendrick Lamar
I am the king of rap, Kendrick Lamar

King Kendrick and I meant it, my point intended is raw
I am Kendrick, the king, and my message to you is clear and honest

Fix your lenses forensics would've told you Kendrick had killed it
Open your eyes and you will see that I have just made an amazing performance

Pretend it's a massacre and the masses upon us
Let's pretend that this moment is a huge triumph

And I mastered being the master at dodging your honor
I have become an expert at avoiding the attention and praise given to me

And the chapter that read at twenty-five I would live dormant at five in the morning
Previously, it was predicted that upon turning 25, I would end up living a quiet and perhaps boring life

They raid your spot while Kendrick's performing
The police might raid your home while I am performing

And if they take everything, know I got
Even if they take everything away, I still have my talent

Compton, Compton, ain't no city quite like mine
Compton is my city and there is no other city like it

(Ay, Dre what's happenin' wit' it my nigga!)
Hello, Dr. Dre, what are you doing?

Still I'm at it, peel the plastic off it, you can feel the magic
Despite the challenges, I'm still working hard and creating something beautiful

Still I'm laughing at the critics talking, I can see 'em gagging
I am still amused by critics who can't stand my work

When I'm back in the back of my city, back in the 'Bach
When I'm cruising around my city in my 'Bach

With a batch of them bangin' Dre Beats with me, look where I'm at
With a bunch of the latest and greatest Dre Beats with me, check out where I am today

It's the murder cap' and I'm captain at birthin' this gangsta rap
Compton, the city of many murders, is where I was born and bred to create hardcore rap

It's a wrap when I'm done and I come a long way from a hundred dollars a month
When I'm finished with what I have to say, it's a wrap, and I've come a long way from earning only $100 a month

To a hundred mil' in a day, bitch I'm from
Now I make $100 million a day, and I come from Compton

Compton, Compton, ain't no city quite like mine
Compton is my city and there is no other city like it

So come and visit the tire screeching, ambulance, policeman
Come to my city and experience the sounds of tires screeching, ambulances, and police

Won't you spend a weekend on Rosecrans nigga
Why don't you stay for a weekend on Rosecrans street

Khaki creasing, crime increasing on Rosecrans nigga
The number of crimes increases day by day on dangerous Rosecrans street

Kendrick Conan nigga
I am Kendrick, like Conan the Barbarian

Where you sword at? Hand on the cross and swore that
Where is your sword? Place your hand on the cross and swear to tell the truth

I do it big as Rasputia for them shooters
I'm doing something big and powerful here, even for experienced shooters

Kama Sutra scream fuck your position and make you hold that
This is the Kama Sutra claiming your current position and holding onto it

I'm trying to stay grounded like four flats
I'm trying to stay grounded and keep it real

But I know flats and Piru Crip tats
But I'm still associated with the Piru Crip tats of Compton

Will swarm on me like a beehive
People will swarm around me like a beehive, trying to get a piece of who I am

Hop in the G ride
Get in the G ride with me

From the West to the East side
Let's ride from the West to the East side of Compton

Know that's just how Compton roll
That's just how we do it in Compton

And that's a given
That's just the way it is, no question

I pass the blunt then pass the torch of course that's my decision
I pass the blunt to someone else, then hand over the power to them, that's my decision

I crash the Porsche then you report that you see me in Benzes
When I crash my Porsche, you will see me flexing in a Benz

I must report that we import the narcotics you bought it
I must confess that we import narcotics, and you buy them

Then talked about it when crack hit the speakers, the music business
When crack hit the singers and the music business was born, people began talking about it

I blow up every time we throw up a record
Every time we release a record, it becomes a massive hit

Depending on what you expecting, I'm sure it's bigger than your religion
No matter what you're expecting, I'm sure it's bigger and more important than your religion

Perfected by niggas that manifested music to live in
Our music has been perfected over the years by people who have used it to survive

So tell that gangster throw his set high
Tell that gangster to represent his set with pride

Roll it up in a blunt, I'ma take you on the next high
Roll up some weed, and I'll take you to the next level

I did exactly what I wanted that's what made them checks fly
I did what I wanted, and that's why I got paid so much

In my direction, you never questioned when I said I
When I said that I would be successful, you never questioned it

Would be a mogul before I visit 2Pac and Left-eye
I knew I would be a successful musician before I even visited 2Pac and Left Eye's graves

Eazy and Aaliyah when I see you we gon' test drive
Eazy E and Aaliyah, I'll see you soon and we can test drive some cars in heaven

A Lambo in heaven but for now I'm on the redeye
I'll have a Lambo in heaven, but for now I'm on a night flight

Flying back to my city 'cause I'll forever standby
I'm flying back to my city because I'll always be there to represent it

Now we can all celebrate
Let's celebrate together

We can all harvest the rap artists of NWA
Let's appreciate and honor the rap artists of NWA

America target our rap market, it's controversy and hate
Our rap market is being targeted by America, causing controversy and hatefulness

Harsh realities we in made our music translate
We have used our harsh reality to create music that people can relate to

To the Coke dealers, the hood rich, and the broke niggas that play
Our music appeals to everyone, from coke dealers to those who are struggling financially

With them gorillas that know killers that know where you stay
Our fans are tough and they know people who are dangerous and know where you live

Roll that kush, crack that case, ten bottles of Rosé
Smoke some weed, open a bottle of Rosé, and celebrate our accomplishments

This was brought to you by Dre
This celebration was brought to you by Dr. Dre

Now every motherfucker in here say
Now everyone here repeat after me

"Look who's responsible for taking Compton international"
"Let's acknowledge who brought Compton to the world stage"

I make 'em holla
I make the people scream and cheer

Ayo Just Blaze, good looking homie
Hey, Just Blaze, thanks for your help man

Ain't no city quite like mine, yeah
There's no city quite like mine

(In the city of Compton)
(In the city of Compton)

Ain't no city quite like mine, yeah
There's no city quite like mine

Mom, I finna use the van real quick!
Mom, I'm going to use the van for a little bit!

Be back, fifteen minutes!
I'll be back in fifteen minutes!