Rigamortus
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Real quick, Ali mmm
Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket
You bastard i'm Marilyn Manson with madness
Now just imagine the magic I light to asses
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
(He dead) , yes, sir (Amen) , church
(He dead) , I killed him (Amen) , bitch
And this is rigor mortis and
It's gorgeous when you die
Ali recorded and I'm Morpheus
The matrix of my mind i'm out the orbit
You an orphan and a hairdresser combined
I'm on the toilet when I
Rhyme, if you the shit, then I decline
I climax where you begin and then
I end on cloud nine
And that's important when you morph into
An angel in the sky
And don't be forging all my signatures
My listeners reply
And tell me that you biting style
You got a hell of an appetite
And I'ma be here for a while
Just buckle up before the ride
Or knuckle up if you can fight
We always making 'em duck or die
A suit and tie is suitable
And usual in suicide
CSI just might investigate
This fucking parasite (He dead, amen)
That's what they telling me
Aim it at your celebrity
This is studio felony
Ferragami so many and cool
Enough for the '70s
Nigga, payback's a bitch, and bitch
You been livin' in debt with me
Dead 'em all and especially
Leave a call on his mother voicemail that
Say that he rest in peace
Bigger chopper the recipe
Wrestling? That's irrelevant
Rather rest at your residence
Whistling to the melody
Couldn't think of a better D
Better be on your P and Q
It's just me, Jay Rock, Soul, and Q
Solar system and barbecue
Nothing else you can do
(He dead) , yup-yup (Amen) , I killed him
(He dead, amen) , amen
Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket
You bastard i'm Marilyn Manson
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
(He dead) , yup-yup (Amen) , I know
(He dead) , for sure (Amen) , amen
Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket
You bastard i'm Marilyn Manson
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
I wrapped him and made him Casper
I capture the likes of NASA
My pedigree to fly past ya
I'll pass the weed to the pastor
We all are sinners
Won't you send us to Bible study faster?
Your hypocritist reaction a blasphemy
I assassin my casualty
And it's casually done
And tell 'em my salary come
In lump sum one hundreds
Don't talk to me 'bout no money
The sun is under my feet
And I come in peace to compete
I don't run if you'd rather leap
My statistics go up in weeks
And I go visit the nearest creek
And I get busy on many MC
Really ballistic, anybody can see
Any assistance, everybody deceased
Some persistence, recognize I be
Really too vicious, the permanent beast
And the demolition breaking up the street
Better partition, better dot your T
And I gon' mention how the far you see
Putting my dick in the rap industry
Everybody bitching, getting mad at me
Recognize Kendrick in the battery
And I'm charged up, and the catastrophe
Is charged up, and the audacity
Of y'all fucks never could hassle me
And y'all luck just ran out, you'll see
(He dead) , yup-yup (Amen) , I know
(He dead) , for sure (Amen) , amen
Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket
You bastard i'm Marilyn Manson
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
(He dead) , yup-yup (Amen) , I know
(He dead) , for sure (Amen) , amen
The lyrics to Kendrick Lamar's "Rigamortus" are a showcase of Lamar's lyrical dexterity and his ability to flow over a fast-paced beat. The song features disses towards other rappers and a glimpse into Lamar's mindset as he rises to fame.
The opening lines, "Got me breathing with dragons, I'll crack the egg in your basket, You bastard I'm Marilyn Manson with madness," introduce Lamar's confidence and his willingness to take on any challenger. He compares himself to the legendary shock-rocker Marilyn Manson, stating that he is just as wild and unpredictable. He follows it up with a reference to his ability to light up asses, emphasizing his fire/verbally explosive nature.
Lamar then continues to talk about his ability to take out other rappers, claiming to have killed many of his contemporaries in the rap game. He likens dying to rigor mortis or a beautiful death, hinting that he views his victims as being worthy of this highly respectful end. As he raps, he mentions that silence is his ally and that he doesn't want the police or CSI to investigate his actions.
The remainder of the song airs out Lamar's excitement for being at the top of his game and mentions the typical struggles that come with superstardom, such as dealing with haters, fickle fans, and the pressures of fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright, here we go, third take
Starting the song, ready for the third attempt
Real quick, Ali mmm
Acknowledging Ali, likely a reference to his engineer
Got me breathing with dragons
Feeling powerful, like a mythical creature
I'll crack the egg in your basket
I will disrupt your plans or confidence
You bastard i'm Marilyn Manson with madness
I possess the same level of chaotic creativity as Marilyn Manson
Now just imagine the magic I light to asses
Envision the incredible impact and influence of my art
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
Don't expect me to conform to traditional rap standards
(He dead) , yes, sir (Amen) , church
Acknowledging the demise of others in the industry
(He dead) , I killed him (Amen) , bitch
Claiming responsibility for their downfall
And this is rigor mortis and
This is the state of death and decay
It's gorgeous when you die
There is beauty in the finality of death
Ali recorded and I'm Morpheus
Ali recorded the song, and I am like Morpheus from The Matrix
The matrix of my mind i'm out the orbit
My thoughts are beyond the norm, I am thinking outside the box
You an orphan and a hairdresser combined
You have no lineage or skills, a metaphorical low point
I'm on the toilet when I
I am in a vulnerable state, but also at my most creative
Rhyme, if you the shit, then I decline
If you think you're great, I don't agree
I climax where you begin and then
My peak comes while you're still starting out
I end on cloud nine
I finish on a high, feeling accomplished
And that's important when you morph into
It is crucial when you transform into
An angel in the sky
A celestial being, reaching new heights
And don't be forging all my signatures
Don't try to copy my style or imitate me
My listeners reply
My fans respond to my music
And tell me that you biting style
And accuse you of plagiarizing my style
You got a hell of an appetite
You have an insatiable hunger
And I'ma be here for a while
I will remain in the industry for a long time
Just buckle up before the ride
Prepare yourself for the journey ahead
Or knuckle up if you can fight
Be ready for conflict if you want to challenge me
We always making 'em duck or die
We are always causing fear or defeat
A suit and tie is suitable
A formal attire is appropriate
And usual in suicide
Typical in self-destructive behavior
CSI just might investigate
Law enforcement might look into this situation
This fucking parasite (He dead, amen)
Referring to someone who is draining the industry
That's what they telling me
That's the common narrative
Aim it at your celebrity
Directing the criticism towards famous figures
This is studio felony
Committing crimes through my music
Ferragami so many and cool
Having an abundance of Ferragamo clothing, fashionable and cool
Enough for the '70s
Having more than enough for the '70s fashion trends
Nigga, payback's a bitch, and bitch
Retribution can be harsh and unexpected
You been livin' in debt with me
You owe me for your actions
Dead 'em all and especially
Killing all competition, particularly targeted
Leave a call on his mother voicemail that
Leaving a distressing message on their mother's voicemail
Say that he rest in peace
Wishing for their peace in death
Bigger chopper the recipe
Using a more powerful weapon to ensure success
Wrestling? That's irrelevant
Engaging in conflict? It's pointless
Rather rest at your residence
Preferring peace and tranquility
Whistling to the melody
Enjoying the pleasant tune
Couldn't think of a better D
Couldn't come up with a better plan
Better be on your P and Q
Be alert and cautious
It's just me, Jay Rock, Soul, and Q
It's only the four of us, excluding others
Solar system and barbecue
Emphasizing a diverse range of topics or activities
Nothing else you can do
There are no other options or ways to handle this
(He dead) , yup-yup (Amen) , I killed him
Confirming their demise, claiming responsibility
(He dead, amen) , amen
Acknowledging their death
I wrapped him and made him Casper
He is now a ghost under my control
I capture the likes of NASA
I am able to captivate or astound even NASA scientists
My pedigree to fly past ya
My lineage allows me to surpass others
I'll pass the weed to the pastor
Sharing the marijuana with religious figures
We all are sinners
We are all flawed and make mistakes
Won't you send us to Bible study faster?
Don't you want us to seek spiritual guidance sooner?
Your hypocritist reaction a blasphemy
Your hypocritical response is sacrilegious
I assassin my casualty
I kill my targets
And it's casually done
It is done smoothly and without much effort
And tell 'em my salary come
And let them know about my significant income
In lump sum one hundreds
Received in large cash sums of hundred-dollar bills
Don't talk to me 'bout no money
Don't discuss money matters with me
The sun is under my feet
I am at the pinnacle of success
And I come in peace to compete
I approach competition with a peaceful mindset
I don't run if you'd rather leap
I don't shy away from challenges, unlike you
My statistics go up in weeks
My achievements and popularity increase rapidly
And I go visit the nearest creek
And I find solace in nature
And I get busy on many MC
And I dominate or defeat many other rappers
Really ballistic, anybody can see
Unquestionably intense and powerful, evident to all
Any assistance, everybody deceased
No one can assist, all others are defeated
Some persistence, recognize I be
Displaying determination, acknowledging my presence
Really too vicious, the permanent beast
Unapologetically aggressive, a dominant force
And the demolition breaking up the street
Causing chaos and disruption in the rap scene
Better partition, better dot your T
Establishing boundaries, being precise
And I gon' mention how the far you see
And I will address how limited your perspective is
Putting my dick in the rap industry
Dominating and asserting control over the rap industry
Everybody bitching, getting mad at me
Everyone complains and becomes angry at me
Recognize Kendrick in the battery
Acknowledging Kendrick's power and energy
And I'm charged up, and the catastrophe
And I am energized and ready, the ensuing chaos
Is charged up, and the audacity
Is explosive, and the boldness
Of y'all fucks never could hassle me
None of you could ever bother or challenge me
And y'all luck just ran out, you'll see
And your luck has just run out, it's evident
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
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@iamrashadfox2970
Why would you want a lyrical warfare with something like this
@86Sentra
They delusional bro and just spam the word dick rider. It would have been like jordan vs drexler
@bigchune6306
exactly these mfs dont understand
@bigchune6306
@@86Sentra damn dont do drexler like that he cool 😂
@Demeasound
That's what I was thinking
@MichealWilliams-bo1iu
Something like Oscar the garbage monster ? 😂
@sphephelo_mnguni_art
This song is aging like fine wine
@oinkedup
Lol Dot had to really remind em! 🔥🔥
@jaydenfarrell7900
Fkn oath!
@asazinator
Bruh, too spot on.