We Cry Together
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Oh, oh, oh
Expressing frustration and annoyance.

Hold on to each other
Encouraging unity and support.

This is what the world sounds like
Reflecting on the chaotic and contentious nature of the world.

Nah, fuck you, nigga (fuck you, bitch)
Expressing anger and disdain towards someone.

(Oh my God, okay)
Acknowledging surprise or disbelief.

You got me fucked up
Feeling disrespected and misunderstood.

I swear I'm tired of these emotional-ass
Expressing frustration with highly emotional individuals.

Ungrateful-ass bitches (shut the fuck up)
Referring to unappreciative and entitled people.

Unstable-ass, confrontational-ass, dumb bitches
Describing individuals who are emotionally volatile, argumentative, and unintelligent.

You wanna bring a nigga down, even when I'm tryna do right
Accusing someone of trying to sabotage and undermine their efforts.

We could go our separate ways right now
Suggesting that it's better to part ways in a relationship.

You could move on with your life (I swear to God)
Encouraging the other person to move forward and find happiness.

Fuck you nigga, you love a pity party, I won't show up
Rejecting the idea of indulging in self-pity and not giving them the satisfaction.

Always act like your shit don't stink, motherfucker, grow up
Conveying the need for them to mature and stop pretending to be perfect.

Forever late for shit, won't buy shit, sit around and deny shit
Critiquing their irresponsible behavior and refusal to take responsibility.

Fuck around on a side bitch, then come fuckin' up my shit
Expressing anger and frustration about infidelity and the consequences it has on their relationship.

What? Fuckin' up yo' shit? You must be bleedin' and some more shit
Expressing disbelief and dismissing their excuses for their actions.

Bitch, I don't know shit, fuck yo' feelings
Dismissing their emotions and asserting their lack of concern.

You on some ho shit
Accusing them of engaging in promiscuous behavior.

See, I don't know why
Expressing confusion and frustration.

You like playin' mind games with me (mind games? what? oh, Lord)
Accusing them of manipulating and toying with their emotions.

Bitch, I ain't slow nor ditsy, I know when you bein' distant
Asserting their intelligence and awareness of their partner's behavior.

I know when you fake busy (c'mon, dawg)
Noticing when they make excuses for not spending time together.

Get out yo' feelings and miss me with that reverse psychology
Rejecting their attempts to manipulate through reverse psychology.

Man, bitch, you trippin', who got you that Rollie chain?
Questioning their behavior and material possessions.

And who put that car in my name?
Challenging their decision-making and financial choices.

What, you think I'ma kiss yo' ass?
Rejecting the idea of showing them excessive admiration or submission.

Nah, nigga, you fuckin' lame
Expressing disgust and disapproval towards them.

You know what? Fuck you, bitch (fuck you, nigga)
Reaffirming their anger and dislike towards the other person.

No, fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)
Continuing to express aggression and animosity.

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Deepening their disdain and frustration towards them.

Wastin' my time and energy tryna be good to you
Expressing frustration about the negative impact their relationship has had on their time and emotions.

Lost friends, family, gained more enemies 'cause of you
Blaming their partner for driving a wedge between them and their loved ones.

Bitches starin' at me in Zara, hoes scratchin' my cars up
Complaining about how their partner's behavior has caused negative attention and damage to their belongings.

Shoulda followed my mind in '09 and just moved to Georgia
Reflecting on a past decision and expressing regret for not choosing a different path.

Oh, what, that's my fault now?
Asserting their innocence and questioning their blame.

Bitch, you power trippin', or guilt trippin'?
Accusing them of manipulating with power dynamics or guilt.

I held yo' ass down
Highlighting their support and loyalty in the relationship.

You just kept me down, that's a big difference
Pointing out the negative impact their partner has had on them and emphasizing the contrast.

Stressin' myself tryna figure why I'm not good enough
Expressing insecurity and self-doubt about their worth.

Goin' to church, prayin' for you, searchin' for good in us
Describing their effort to find positivity and strength within their relationship.

Lil' dick-ass nigga that's tryna go big
Insulting their partner's masculinity and ambition.

But you was suckin' this dick though
Pointing out their hypocrisy in criticizing their sexual performance.

Well, shit, I shoulda sucked his
Expressing anger and frustration about their partner's actions.

What you say?
Questioning what they just said.

I shoulda found a bigger dick
Expressing regret in choosing them as a partner.

Bitch, get the fuck out my face
Demanding that they leave and stop bothering them.

Oh, what, you mad?
Mocking their emotional response and dismissing their feelings.

Shut up, bitch, you got me fucked up today, on God
Asserting their frustration and declaring their annoyance.

Ah-ha, you mad, lil' feelings is shot
Mocking their emotional state and insinuating that they are overly sensitive.

Go text that raggedy bitch and tell her you all that she got (man, what bitch?)
Sarcasmically suggesting that they contact someone else who they may prioritize over them.

Let her know you packin' yo' shit and gotta move by the first
Encouraging them to leave their life.

Man, give me these fuckin' keys, dawg
Demanding that they hand over the keys.

Give me my keys, I'ma be late for work
Stating the urgency of needing their keys.

Fuck yo' job, today gon' be the day you walk to that bitch
Encouraging them to quit their job and face the consequences.

Give me my fuckin' keys
Demanding the return of their keys.

Nah, I liked you parked in that bitch
Expressing a preference for how they parked their car.

Give me my keys, bro
Reaffirming their demand for the return of their keys.

On God, you ain't gettin' these keys
Asserting that they will not receive their keys.

Give me my fucking keys
Demanding the return of their keys again.

Ah, now you mad at me, I got you hollerin' for nothin'
Mocking their emotional response and suggesting that they are overreacting.

I do the same when we fuckin'
Highlighting their own involvement in creating conflict during sexual encounters.

Act like that pussy ain't loose
Disparaging their partner's sexual abilities.

I'd rather act like I'm cummin'
Implying that they would rather fake pleasure than engage in meaningful sexual experiences.

I'd rather fuck off the juice
Preferring to waste their resources and energy on meaningless pursuits.

I'd rather fuck on your cousin
Suggesting an interest in being sexually involved with someone close to their partner.

Bitch, you said you gon' fuck who?
Challenging their partner's previous statement about being involved with someone else.

You heard me, nigga, it's nothing (alright)
Reaffirming their previous statement and dismissing any objections.

You know what? Fuck you, bitch (Fuck you, nigga)
Reiterating their anger and dislike towards the other person.

No, fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)
Continuing to express aggression and animosity.

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, fuck you bi-
Deepening their disdain and frustration towards them.

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, fuck you
Continuing to express their anger and annoyance.

Fuck you bitch, stupid-ass bitch
Using derogatory language to insult and express their anger towards them.

I don't even know why I fuck with you
Confessing confusion about why they are in a relationship with them.

I'll be damned if I stuck with you
Asserting that they refuse to stay with them.

Changed my number, I'm duckin' you, bitch
Avoiding contact and cutting off communication with them.

Bitch, whatever is comfortable (shit)
Indicating a lack of concern or care towards their comfort.

This the type of shit couples do?
Questioning if their behavior is typical for a couple.

Shoulda thought about cuffin' you, bitch
Regretting the decision to commit to them.

Nigga, you dirty and you broke
Insulting them by criticizing their hygiene and financial status.

Ho, you goofy and gullible, fuck you talkin' 'bout?
Dismissing their words and mocking their gullibility.

The insecurities you got, won't mind fuck me
Asserting that their partner's insecurities and manipulative tactics will not affect them emotionally.

Womanizer, got no affection from yo' mama, I see
Accusing them of being a womanizer and linking it to their lack of emotional affection.

Don't speak on my mama, the fuck is yo' problem?
Defending their mother and questioning why their partner is attacking her.

That bitch don't like me anyways
Acknowledging their mother's negative opinion of them.

Bitch, she gave you the Honda
Asserting that their mother only provided material possessions to them.

And used that shit to throw it in my face
Accusing them of using their own car as a way to manipulate and control their partner.

Find it funny you just can't apologize (this bitch, dawg)
Expressing frustration and finding it humorous that they are unable to apologize.

Egotistic, narcissistic, love your own lies
Describing their partner as self-centered, self-obsessed, and a lover of their own deceit.

See, you the reason why strong women fucked up
Blaming them for negatively impacting strong women and causing them to struggle.

Why they say it's a man's world
Referencing the phrase that suggests men have more power and privilege.

See, you the reason for Trump (you cryin', yo?)
Blaming them for the election of Donald Trump.

You the reason, we overlooked, underpaid, under-booked, under shame
Attributing their partner to the societal marginalization and mistreatment of women.

If you look, I don't speak (ah), then I'm called out my name
Asserting that when they remain silent, they are still subjected to insults and mistreatment.

I am flawed, I am pained, never yours, I remained (come on, dawg)
Acknowledging their own imperfections and pain, while reaffirming their independence.

You the reason bitches start fuckin' with bitches when they change
Blaming their partner for influencing women to explore same-sex relationships.

You the reason bitches start callin' y'all bitches 'cause y'all useless
Accusing their partner of being useless and prompting other women to insult men.

You the reason Harvey Weinstein had to see his conclusion
Blaming their partner for creating a culture where men like Harvey Weinstein were able to continue their abusive behavior.

You the reason R. Kelly can't recognize that he's abusive
Blaming their partner for enabling and perpetuating the actions of R. Kelly.

Man, shut the fuck up, we all know you still playin' his music
Dismissing their criticism by pointing out their own problematic behavior.

Said I'm tired of these emotional-ass, ungrateful-ass bitches
Expressing exhaustion and frustration with emotionally demanding and unappreciative individuals.

Fake innocent, fake feminist, stop pretendin'
Accusing them of pretending to be innocent and feminist for personal gain.

Y'all sentiments ain't realer than what you defendin'
Asserting that their beliefs and opinions are not genuine or authentic.

It's a split decision, broads like you and real victims
Acknowledging that the perception of women can be divided, including those who are genuine victims and those who are not.

Let's talk the truth (okay), women in general just can't get along (explain, nigga)
Challenging the idea that women universally support and uplift each other.

Hmm, when Tash got a man, you didn't pick up the phone (explain, nigga)
Using an example of their own behavior to highlight their lack of support for their friend.

Uh, uh, when Nate got a job, you said you stayin' home (explain)
Pointing out another instance of their unsupportive behavior towards a friend.

Why R&B bitches don't feature on each other songs then?
Questioning the lack of collaboration and support among female R&B artists.

What the fuck is you talkin' 'bout?
Expressing confusion and disbelief towards their statements.

Never mind bitch, I'm walkin' out
Deciding to leave and ignore their response.

Whatever, nigga, I'm off you now
Expressing detachment and no longer caring about them.

Yo' evil ass kept me well in doubt
Accusing them of causing uncertainty and doubt.

Pussy nigga, best watch your mouth
Insulting their partner's masculinity and warning them to be careful about their words.

Pussy and mouth is all you got
Mocking their partner's sexual prowess and implying that they lack other valuable qualities.

Lay this pussy back on the couch
Dismissing their sexual advances and suggesting that they should focus on physical pleasure alone.

Doggie style, then you get on top
Describing a sexual position and suggesting a lack of emotional connection.

Stop tap-dancing around the conversation
Demanding that they stop avoiding the issue and address it directly.