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Cut You Off
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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Uh, I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna find myself, I'm searching deep for Kendrick Lamar
I read about Napoleon Hill and try to know God
They say he the key to my blessings, and if I speak the good
Into existence, that instant my dreams will unlock
Money flow like water, I'll just wait at the dock
And by the way I'mma start, finding more light to shed
Like a small garage in your backyard
I'm back chilling with a friend of mine, she mighty fine
But I notice that her heart resides next to bitterness
Always hollering who she don't like and who she kick it with
Who she wanna fight, who wearing a weave
Who Dooney and Bourke bag is fake, who holding the keys
To the car she drove last year or who fucking on who
And who need a pap smear, getting on my nerves
But before your negative energy curve, bitch I'mma cut you off

'Cause everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say
Oh my God, shut the fuck up... ho
Everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say

Uhh, I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna surround myself with people that inspire me
Or at least inquire similar desires
To do what it T-A-K-E just to reach the T-O-P
I'm talking ideas, motivation
It's more than making, enemies, my nigga
Oh, that's not your memo? Then tell me why you constantly stressing
On how you well connected like centipedes, my nigga
I function with you and you flaunt your pistol
Every second tell me how you pressed 'em at the Monte Cristo
Where so and so from, and what neighborhoods beefing
Who baby momma's a rat, and who got killed last weekend
That shit is mad depressing, bringing me down
Speak on something with some substance that can get us both paid
Rather than telling me how these niggas jocking your style
Or his rims ain't bigger, pussy nigga, I'mma cut you off

'Cause everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say
Oh my God, shut the fuck up... scary ass
Everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say

Uh, I'm tryna learn something new
I'm tryna better my chances of becoming a star
I'm tryna feel the vibe of Mona Lisa
Studying art... now paint that picture
Life behind bars, remember the very day I got caught?
I murdered a rapper, and you filed the police report?
See what I was taught, family is all I need
But indeed them too can run me right up a tree
Constantly talking shit 'bout the next relative
Wanting me to take sides, but I'd never give in
Ever since grandma died, everyone parted ways
Argue on holidays, left my uncle in prison
For 15 years, no one paid him attention but moms
Yeah, my momma as loyal as any sister would come
Come to my house just to yap about your own people
Dang, and if your blood wasn't running through my veins
I would prolly cut y'all off too, yep

'Cause everytime you come around, y'all be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say
Oh my God, shut the fuck up... (Keep it running Ali)
Everytime you come around, you be hollering that
Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say

So tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!" Tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!"
Yeah, bitch, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down, you thirsty

Tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!" Tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!"
Yeah, nigga, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down, you thirsty
You thirsty, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down,
You boo-boo, you T'd, you boo-boo, you turnt down, you thirsty
You T'd, you boo-boo, you turnt down
You boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down
You weak, you weak, your bitch weak
You boo-boo, you T'd
Keep all that

Overall Meaning

In Kendrick Lamarโ€™s song โ€œCut You Off,โ€ the rapper shares his desire to surround himself with positive influences and cut off negative ones. He opens the song by stating that he is โ€œtrying to find himselfโ€ and โ€œsearching deepโ€ for Kendrick Lamar. By referencing Napoleon Hillโ€™s philosophy and the power of speaking positivity into existence, he expresses a desire to grow, learn, and attract good things into his life. He then addresses a friend who, despite being โ€œmighty fine,โ€ has a negative energy that he wants to cut off from his life.


Lamar expands on this theme in the second verse, saying that heโ€™s โ€œtrying to surround himself with people that inspire [him]โ€ and who share his desire to reach the top. He criticizes those who focus on materialistic and negative things, telling them to โ€œshut the fuck upโ€ and stop bringing him down. He concludes by discussing his family, specifically how they can be sources of negativity in his life. Despite this, he recognizes the importance of family and loyalty but also acknowledges that he would cut off negative family members too.


Throughout the song, Lamar emphasizes the importance of cutting out negative influences and focusing on positivity, growth, and self-improvement.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh, I'm tryna learn something new
Kendrick is seeking new knowledge and experiences.


I'm tryna find myself, I'm searching deep for Kendrick Lamar
He is on a personal journey of self-discovery.


I read about Napoleon Hill and try to know God
Kendrick is exploring spiritual and self-help texts to gain insight and wisdom.


They say he the key to my blessings, and if I speak the good / Into existence, that instant my dreams will unlock
Kendrick believes that positive thinking and affirmations can manifest his desires into reality.


Money flow like water, I'll just wait at the dock
He believes that abundance and wealth will come to him without unnecessary effort.


And by the way I'mma start, finding more light to shed / Like a small garage in your backyard
Kendrick is starting to prioritize expanding his knowledge and awareness, like a small project that can grow into something big.


But before your negative energy curve, bitch I'mma cut you off / 'Cause everytime you come around, you be hollering that / Whoop-de-whoop, blah-zay-blah, he say, she say / Oh my God, shut the fuck up... ho
Kendrick has decided to cut off people who bring negative energy and gossip into his life.


I'm tryna surround myself with people that inspire me / Or at least inquire similar desires / To do what it T-A-K-E just to reach the T-O-P / I'm talking ideas, motivation / It's more than making, enemies, my nigga
He wants to surround himself with people who share his aspirations and who can offer ideas and motivation to achieve success.


That shit is mad depressing, bringing me down / Speak on something with some substance that can get us both paid / Rather than telling me how these niggas jocking your style / Or his rims ain't bigger, pussy nigga, I'mma cut you off / Oh my God, shut the fuck up... scary ass
Kendrick is frustrated with people who only talk about meaningless things and wants to focus on productive conversations that can benefit everyone involved.


I'm tryna better my chances of becoming a star / I'm tryna feel the vibe of Mona Lisa / Studying art... now paint that picture
He is working towards achieving his goals of fame and success, and is studying art to become better at his craft.


Ever since grandma died, everyone parted ways / Argue on holidays, left my uncle in prison / For 15 years, no one paid him attention but moms / Yeah, my momma as loyal as any sister would come / Come to my house just to yap about your own people / Dang, and if your blood wasn't running through my veins / I would prolly cut y'all off too, yep
Kendrick has experienced family discord and has had to deal with negativity from those close to him. He values his mother's loyalty, but recognizes that he may need to cut off even family members if they bring too much negativity into his life.


So tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!" Tell 'em, "Shut the fuck up!" / Yeah, bitch, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down, you thirsty / Yeah, nigga, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down, you thirsty / You thirsty, you boo-boo, you T'd, you turnt down / You boo-boo, you T'd, you boo-boo, you turnt down, you thirsty / You T'd, you boo-boo, you turnt down / You weak, you weak, your bitch weak / You boo-boo, you T'd / Keep all that
Kendrick is calling out those who bring negativity and meaningless chatter into his life, urging them to shut up and focusing instead on more productive and positive conversations and relationships.




Lyrics ยฉ GREAT SOUTH BAY MUSIC GROUP INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANTE PERKINS, DONTE PERKINS, KENDRICK DUCKWORTH, KENDRICK LAMAR

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@jamesk8926

This song hits way differently now as an adult

@YOUNGROGERS

Fr bra was on point

@daillestjayinfamous

Agree

@jacobchapman6489

It's crazy the negative energy you encounter in life. Peace to everyone who reads this

@kennapollo

when i hit my adult years iโ€™ll like this comment so i can relate to it see you in 4 years

@thelone__wolf5088

Felt that bruh.

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@tb1o1

It's amazing how this man really became the greatest rapper of this generation

@headbuster103

@Jesus Vazquez they probably ain't better than Dreamville though

@gkay8889

@Unmire no he is not , he is good hype g rap

@gkay8889

@Unmire you re trolling now , pop made better music and could rap better , juice apart from punk rap melodic hits could only freestyle

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