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Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Pimp pimp! (horray!)
(Horray!)
Pimp pimp! (horray!)
(Horray!)
Love won't get you high as this
Drugs won't get you high as this
Fame won't get you high as this
Chains won't get you high as this
Juice won't get you high as this
Crew won't get you high as this
Hate won't get you high as this
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Love won't get you high as this
Drugs won't get you high as this
Fame won't get you high as this
Chains won't get you high as this
Juice won't get you high as this
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Life won't get you high like this here, no
He won't get you high like this here, no
She won't get you high like this here, no
"For Free?" won't get you high like this here, no
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bentleys won't get you high, like, no
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Life won't get you high, no, no, no
He won't get you high, no, no, no
She won't get you high, no, no, no
For free won't get you high, no, no, no
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bentleys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bars won't get you high, no, no, no
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch, you
You be in your feelings, I be in my bag, you bitch, you
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch, you
Everything I'm working, gotta be the gas, you bitch, you
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch
You be in your feelings, I be in my bag, you bitch
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch
Everything I'm working, gotta be the
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Me don't want problems, me don't want problems
Me don't want tricks, me don't want tricks
Me do want dollars, me do want dollars
Me want it big, me do want dollars
Me don't want problems, we ride Impalas
Me don't want tricks, me don't want tricks
Me do want dollars, me don't want tricks
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
We don't want problems, we don't want problems
We don't want tricks, we don't want tricks
We do want dollars, we do want dollars
We do it big, we don't want problems
We do it big, we don't want problems
We do it big, we don't want tricks
We don't want problems, we don't want problems
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Compton is where I'm from
Is where I'm from, is where I'm from
Yeah, yeah
Young Egypt
Look, look
I feel like Pacino in Godfather, I'm charged
Our father who art in Heaven, Kendrick at large
Came in the game with a plan of beatin' the odds
What an accomplishment, broken promises
Kept my focus anonymous 'til I dealt with the consequence
The greatest and latest mogul, you know what time it is
You niggas fear me like y'all fear God
You sound frantic, I hear panic in your voice
Just know the mechanics of making your choice and writin' your bars
Before you poke out your chest, loosen your bra
Before you step out of line and dance with the star
I could never end a career if it never start
The murderous capital, avenues lookin' like evil dead zombies
With batteries to the head
The flattery of watchin' my stock rise
The salary, the compensation tripled my cock size
I run through these stop signs with no brake fluid
Just premium gas, do it for dolo
Crash markets and prejudiced tags, look at my photo
Black excellence, pessimist died countin' my coin
Hope it's evident that I inspired a thousand emcees to do better
I blew cheddar on youth centers, buildings and Bimmers and blue leather
Forcasted my future, this is the future
The mastermind until my next album, more power to you
Come on
This is a fifteen minute song
We're just jammin' out, we on stage
Taz, we just jammin' out
Hundred thousand
Hundred thousand, you gotta see it!
Look, look, look, go back to the down note
They all sing this shit, everybody
Now I don't let you down, and for
You see, you see, you see, you see
But I don't shake you down, dog for you, you, you, you
They say the government ain't the truth, truth, truth, truth
And the politicians always mislead the youth, youth, youth, youth
But head is the answer
Head is the future
Don't second guess yourself
Come on, give me some help
Hey one more time, band, I need y'all to help me out right now
Head is the answer
Head is the future, it's the future, that nigga said
Don't second guess yourself
Come on, give me some help
Say come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Come on, come on, my background singing
Come on
I said, girl you make me wanna uh
The whole screaming now
I said baby you make
You make me wanna just ah!
Baby you got me speechless right now
I gotta take it there, I ain't even playin' no more
Said you just make me wanna Drake you down
To the ground, to the ground ground
Like bam, bam, bam, bam, bam
You just make me wanna Drake you down
Down, around like bam, bam, bam, bam, bam
And baby if your mama's around, if your mama's around
If your mama's around, if your mama's around
Tell her, tell her
No discrimination, she's young nigga chasin'
And she can get this dick too!
I said come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Yeah, nigga
You gotta do it, man
We gonna lay that shit
We gonna lay that shit, and watch what it's gon' do
The song "Untitled 07 | 2014" by Kendrick Lamar starts with the chanting of "Pimp, pimp hooray!", which was used in a satirical sense popularized by the hip-hop group Three 6 Mafia, which later became popular in songs by Jay-Z and others. The hook of the song highlights the fact that material possessions, love, drugs, hate, and fame cannot make someone feel as good as levitating or doing something that makes them feel like they're on top of the world. Kendrick is trying to convey the fact that these material things cannot bring one true happiness or satisfaction. The song includes a monologue about the government, politicians misleading the youth, revolution, and conspiracies. This part of the song tells people to stop doubting themselves and to take action to create a new future.
Line by Line Meaning
Pimp pimp! (horray!)
Celebrating and expressing excitement
Love won't get you high as this
Love doesn't bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria as other things
Drugs won't get you high as this
Even drugs cannot provide the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Fame won't get you high as this
Being famous does not bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Chains won't get you high as this
Material possessions like chains cannot provide the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Juice won't get you high as this
Having power and influence (juice) cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Crew won't get you high as this
Being with a group of people cannot provide the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Hate won't get you high as this
Hating others does not bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Rising above and transcending the limitations
Life won't get you high like this here, no
Everyday life experiences cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
He won't get you high like this here, no
Being with a specific person cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
She won't get you high like this here, no
Being with a specific person cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
"For Free?" won't get you high like this here, no
People offering things for free cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Having wealth and success (symbolized by two keys) cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Bentleys won't get you high, like, no
Owning luxury cars like Bentleys cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Bars won't get you high, no, no, no
Lyricism and skill in rap music (bars) cannot bring the same level of satisfaction and euphoria
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch, you
Stop complaining and focus on making money
You be in your feelings, I be in my bag, you bitch, you
While you are emotional, I am focused on success and making money
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch, you
Even Santa's reindeer need to have an attractive appearance
Everything I'm working, gotta be the gas, you bitch, you
Everything I do is fueled by my desire for success and money
Me don't want problems, me don't want problems
I don't want any issues or conflicts
Me don't want tricks, me don't want tricks
I don't want any deceitful or manipulative actions
Me do want dollars, me do want dollars
I want money
Me want it big, me do want dollars
I want to achieve great success and earn a lot of money
Compton is where I'm from
I originate from Compton
I feel like Pacino in Godfather, I'm charged
I feel powerful and in control, like Al Pacino's character in The Godfather
Our father who art in Heaven, Kendrick at large
Referencing the Lord's Prayer and asserting his own influence and presence
Came in the game with a plan of beatin' the odds
Entered the music industry with a strategy to overcome challenges and succeed
What an accomplishment, broken promises
Reflecting on his achievements and disappointments
Kept my focus anonymous 'til I dealt with the consequence
Maintained a low profile until he faced the consequences of his actions
The greatest and latest mogul, you know what time it is
Referring to himself as a successful and influential figure in the industry
You niggas fear me like y'all fear God
People are afraid of him, similar to how they fear God
You sound frantic, I hear panic in your voice
Noting that others seem desperate and scared
Just know the mechanics of making your choice and writin' your bars
Understand how to make decisions and write lyrics effectively
Before you poke out your chest, loosen your bra
Don't act overly confident, relax and be humble
Before you step out of line and dance with the star
Don't try to compete with him and step out of your league
I could never end a career if it never start
He cannot end someone's career if they never had a chance to succeed
The murderous capital, avenues lookin' like evil dead zombies
Describing Compton as a dangerous place filled with zombie-like figures
With batteries to the head
Possibly referencing the violent nature of the area
The flattery of watchin' my stock rise
Enjoying the admiration and success he has achieved
The salary, the compensation tripled my cock size
Financial success has boosted his confidence and ego
I run through these stop signs with no brake fluid
He takes risks and continues to push forward despite obstacles
Just premium gas, do it for dolo
Using the best resources and doing things independently
Crash markets and prejudiced tags, look at my photo
Breaking stereotypes and challenging the system
Black excellence, pessimist died countin' my coin
Embracing the idea of black excellence and success, dismissing negativity
Hope it's evident that I inspired a thousand emcees to do better
Expressing the hope that his success has motivated many other rappers
I blew cheddar on youth centers, buildings and Bimmers and blue leather
Invested money in community projects and luxurious possessions
Forcasted my future, this is the future
Predicted his own success and believes he is shaping the future
The mastermind until my next album, more power to you
Asserting himself as a mastermind until his next album, applauding his own accomplishments
This is a fifteen minute song
Acknowledging the length and format of the song
We're just jammin' out, we on stage
Explaining that they are performing live and enjoying the music
Taz, we just jammin' out
Referring to a person in the band and expressing the joy of playing together
Now I don't let you down, and for
He did not disappoint and did it for his fans
You see, you see, you see, you see
Directing attention to the audience, emphasizing the message
But I don't shake you down, dog for you, you, you, you
He doesn't extort or deceive his listeners for personal gain
They say the government ain't the truth, truth, truth, truth
Questioning the government's honesty and integrity
And the politicians always mislead the youth, youth, youth, youth
Politicians are known to deceive and manipulate young people
But head is the answer
Implying that receiving oral sex is a solution or escape
Head is the future
Suggesting that oral sex is the key to a satisfying future
Don't second guess yourself
Encouraging self-confidence and trust in one's choices
Come on, give me some help
Asking for assistance or support
I said, girl you make me wanna uh
Expressing sexual desire and attraction towards a woman
The whole screaming now
The crowd is enthusiastic and excited
Baby you make me wanna just ah!
Her presence makes him feel excited and aroused
Baby you got me speechless right now
She has left him in awe and unable to find words
I gotta take it there, I ain't even playin' no more
He is ready to get intimate and is not joking around
Said you just make me wanna Drake you down
She creates a desire in him similar to what Drake's music evokes
To the ground, to the ground ground
Expressing the desire to engage in sexual activity
And baby if your mama's around, if your mama's around
Asking if her mother is around, possibly implying the need for privacy
Tell her, tell her
Give her a message or request concerning her mother
No discrimination, she's young nigga chasin'
He does not discriminate and is pursuing a younger person
And she can get this dick too!
He is willing to engage in sexual activity with her as well
Yeah, nigga
A general expression of agreement or exclamation
You gotta do it, man
Encouraging someone to take action or pursue their goals
We gonna lay that shit
They are going to perform and showcase their skills
And watch what it's gon' do
Anticipating the positive impact or reaction it will have
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Adam King Feeney, Ronald N Latour, Egypt Dean, Daveon Lamont Jackson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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