No Make-Up
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness, of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You bout to blow your cover when you cover up
Don't you know your imperfections
Is a wonderful blessing
From heaven, is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without style
From your lips, all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her but when the makeup occur
I don't see it, all I see is a blur
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind (mind, mind, mind, mind)
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful and how long it took
For you to put it on it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
(Concentrating on the way my) eyeliner thickens
(He stand behind me and try to) figure her vision
(Of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on my skin tone)
(My complexion in a direction) I've outgrown
(I feel like it's not enough)
(I can never put on too much makeup)
(Yeah I know) your imperfections
(I be constantly stressing, from him is where I get it from)
(They tell me I need to) smile
(At least once in a while)
(I hate my lips, my nose, my) eyebrows
(It's the beauty in me)
(But what he don't see, is that I had a black...)
To be continued eleven
Ladies and gentlemen
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun (have fun)
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind (mind, mind, mind, mind)
The song "No Make-Up" by Kendrick Lamar is a tribute to natural beauty in a world where women are often pressured to conform to societal beauty standards by covering up their natural features with makeup. The chorus of the song, where Lamar repeatedly sings "No makeup today" is a call to all women to embrace their natural features and not feel the need to put on makeup to impress anyone. The lyrics describe the way he sees his girlfriend putting on makeup on a daily basis and how it initially intrigued him, but now he wants to see her natural beauty instead. He also acknowledges that he knows society puts pressure on women to wear makeup, highlighting that it's not always a choice.
The verse where Lamar says "Don't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing from heaven, is where you got it from" is especially powerful, as he is emphasizing that imperfection is a natural and beautiful thing, and that women should not feel the need to cover up their "flaws." The song highlights the double standards women face when it comes to beauty: they are expected to look perfect, but are simultaneously criticized if they look like they're "trying too hard" or wearing too much makeup.
Overall, "No Make-Up" is a refreshing take on beauty and self-love, in a world where self-confidence is often tied to appearance. It encourages women to embrace their natural beauty and be proud of who they are, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
I appreciate the skill you have in applying eye makeup to enhance your features.
The roses on your face, light up the sky
The rosy blush on your cheeks brightens up your entire face.
Those lips are colorful all of the time
Your lips are always adorned in bright, eye-catching lipstick shades.
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
I don't have a problem with the way you wear makeup, but I'm curious if you would be comfortable going without it.
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
I am requesting that you don't wear makeup today.
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I am aware that she is about to ask me for my opinion on her appearance.
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
I compliment her beauty and acknowledge that putting on makeup can take time and effort.
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
I recognize that she put in the effort to apply makeup early in the morning.
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Her makeup application made her look like a model straight out of a magazine.
(Concentrating on the way the) eyeliner thickens
She is focused on making sure her eyeliner is thick and perfect.
(He stand behind her and try to) figure her vision
I am trying to understand her personal vision for her makeup look.
(Of prettiness, the wittiness, of colors on her skin tone)
The combination of pretty and witty colors in her makeup complements her skin tone.
(My complexion in a direction) I've outgrown
Her skin has changed and evolved over time, and she may need to adjust her makeup routine accordingly.
(I feel like it's not enough)
She might feel that her makeup isn't sufficient without a full face of products.
(I can never put on too much makeup)
She might feel that she always needs more makeup to look her best.
(Yeah I know) your imperfections
Despite what she might think, I recognize that her imperfections are what make her unique and beautiful.
(I be constantly stressing, from him is where I get it from)
She may feel pressure to look a certain way due to societal or romantic expectations.
(They tell me I need to) smile
People have told her that she needs to smile more often.
(At least once in a while)
She might feel that she needs to put on a happy face even when she doesn't feel like it.
(I hate my lips, my nose, my) eyebrows
She has insecurities about certain features on her face.
(It's the beauty in me)
Despite these insecurities, she recognizes that there is beauty within her.
(But what he don't see, is that I had a black...)
The sentence is cut off, leaving the listener curious about her personal experience or history that may have impacted her views on makeup.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN MUNROE, KENDRICK LAMAR, MARK SPEARS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
T.A.W
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyesThe roses on your face light up the skyThose lips are colorful all of the timeAnd girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mindNo make-up today, no make-up todayNo make-up today, no make-up to...And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
I know she 'bout to ask me how she lookI tell her beautiful, and how long it tookFor you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness, of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You 'bout to blow your cover when you cover upDon't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessingFrom heaven, is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without styleFrom your lips, all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her but when the make-up occurI don't see it, all I see is a blur
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyesThe roses on your face light up the skyThose lips are colorful all of the timeAnd girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mindNo make-up today, no make-up todayNo make-up today, no make-up to...And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
[Verse 2: & Kendrick Lamar]
I know she 'bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
liner thickens figure her vision I've outgrown
your imperfections
Smile
eyebrows
To be continued... 11
[Bridge: Kendrick Lamar]
Ladies and gentlemenAnd you ain't gotta get drunk to have funYou ain't gotta get drunk to have funYou ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyesThe roses on your face light up the skyThose lips are colorful all of the timeAnd girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mindNo make-up today, no make-up todayNo make-up today, no make-up to...That's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
[Bridge: Kendrick Lamar]
Ladies and gentlemenAnd you ain't gotta get drunk to have funYou ain't gotta get drunk to have funYou ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyesThe roses on your face light up the skyThose lips are colorful all of the timeAnd girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mindNo make-up today, no make-up todayNo make-up today, no make-up to...That's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
momo soso
No Makeup (Her Vice) Lyrics
[Produced by Sounwave]
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know, do you mind?
No makeup today, no makeup today, today
No makeup today, no makeup today
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know, do you mind?
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
I know she 'bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a MAC book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You 'bout to blow your cover when you cover up
Don't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing?
From Heaven is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without style
From your lips all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her, but when the makeup occur
I don't see it, all I see is a blur
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know, do you mind?
No makeup today, no makeup today, today
No makeup today, no makeup today
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know, do you mind?
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar & Alori Joh]
I know she 'bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a MAC book
Concentrating on the way my eyeliner thickens
He stand behind me and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on my skin tone
My complexion in a direction I've outgrown
I feel like it's not enough
I can never put on too much makeup
Yeah, I know your imperfections, I be constantly stressing
From him is where I get it from, they tell me I need to
Smile at least once in a while
I hate my lips, my nose, my eyebrows
It's the beauty in me, but what he don't see
Is that I had a black eye— to be continued, eleven
[Bridge: Kendrick Lamar]
Ladies and gentlemen
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
[Chorus: Colin Munroe]
Sebastian Barriga
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful, all of the time, time, time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind?
No makeup today-day-day-day-day-day
No makeup today-day-day-day-day-day (today)
No makeup today-day-day-day-day-day
No makeup today
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind-mind-mind-mind?
[Kendrick Lamar]
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
for you to put it on? It was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a MAC book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You bout to blow your cover when you cover up
Don't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing
From Heaven is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without style
From your lips, all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her, but when the makeup occur
I don't see it, all I see is a blur
[Chorus]
[Kendrick Lamar (female)]
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
for you to put it on? It was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a MAC book
(Concentrating on the way my) eyeliner thickens
(He stand behind me and try to) figure her vision
(of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on my skin tone
My complexion in a direction) I've outgrown
(I feel like it's not enough
I can never put on too much makeup
Yeah I know) your imperfections (I be constantly stressing
From him is where I get it from)
They tell me I need to) smile (at least once in a while
I hate my lips, my nose, my) eyebrows
(It's the beauty in me, but what he don't see
is that I had a black eye) [beep]
To be continued, eleven
"Ladies and gentlemen"
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
Tatiana Lavarko
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No make-up today, no make-up today
No make-up today, no make-up to...
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
I know she 'bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness, of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You 'bout to blow your cover when you cover up
Don't you know your imperfections is a wonderful blessing
From heaven, is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without style
From your lips, all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her but when the make-up occur
I don't see it, all I see is a blur
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No make-up today, no make-up today
No make-up today, no make-up to...
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
I know she 'bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Concentrating on the way my eyeliner thickens
He stand behind me and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on my skin tone
My complexion in a direction I've outgrown
I feel like it's not enough
I can never put on too much make-up
Yeah, I know your imperfections I be constantly stressing
From him is where I get it from, they tell me I need to
Smile at least once in a while
I hate my lips, my nose, my eyebrows
It's the beauty in me, but what he don't see
Is that I had a black ey- To be continued... eleven
Ladies and gentlemen
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No make-up today, no make-up today
No make-up today, no make-up to...
That's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
Ladies and gentlemen
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
I love the way you put it on your eyes
The roses on your face light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl, that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No make-up today, no make-up today
No make-up today, no make-up to...
That's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
Mike Hernandez
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful, and how long it took
For you to put it on, it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
Concentrating on the way the eyeliner thickens
I stand behind her and try to figure her vision
Of prettiness, the wittiness, of colors on her skin tone
Her complexion in a direction I've outgrown
Damn girl, why so much?
You bout to blow your cover when you cover up
Don't you know your imperfections
Is a wonderful blessing
From heaven, is where you got it from
I love your smile, you can do it without style
From your lips, all the way to your eyebrows
It's the beauty in her but when the makeup occur
I don't see it, all I see is a blur
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind (mind, mind, mind, mind)
I know she bout to ask me how she look
I tell her beautiful and how long it took
For you to put it on it was early in the morn'
She resembled a model out of a Mac book
(Concentrating on the way my) eyeliner thickens
(He stand behind me and try to) figure her vision
(Of prettiness, the wittiness of colors on my skin tone)
(My complexion in a direction) I've outgrown
(I feel like it's not enough)
(I can never put on too much makeup)
(Yeah I know) your imperfections
(I be constantly stressing, from him is where I get it from)
(They tell me I need to) smile
(At least once in a while)
(I hate my lips, my nose, my) eyebrows
(It's the beauty in me)
(But what he don't see, is that I had a black...)
To be continued eleven
Ladies and gentlemen
And you ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun
You ain't gotta get drunk to have fun (have fun)
I love the way you, put it on your eyes
The roses on your face, light up the sky
Those lips are colorful all of the time
And girl that's fine, but I wanna know do you mind
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day) today
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
No makeup today (day, day, day, day)
And girl that's fine but I wanna know do you mind (mind, mind, mind, mind)
Marceline Allen
Kendrick Lamar is on the verge of superstardom. Extremely talented artist.
Johnsox2004
aged well
blueluvmacias
First time I heard this song, I thought it was about a women being abused and using makeup to cover it up, to conceal the physical and mental trauma. But then I kept on listening, many, many times, then I realized that the message is that people who do all the mainstream things like putting on vast amounts of makeup or drinking or even smoking or whatever its, are just hiding or covering up a lot of underlying issues, whether it be abuse or depression.
This song is amazing and Kendrick is such on of the best rappers to ever be in the business, no doubt about it.
blueluvmacias
Sorry for the "its" after whatever
themondoshow
I think it's just about women
blueluvmacias
+themondoshow Maybe, I just think this because of the part where he says you don't have to be drunk to have fun and its just the way I interpreted it. But I guess it comes down to the fact that everyone interprets things differently (: (and I know the song continues with Keisha's Song)
Chris From Tha Block
Bullshit. Don't try to rob the meaning of this song. But I respect your view and your opinion ✌🏻️👌🏼
kurainaru
+sxatqepl If you respected it, you wouldn't say "bullshit". Kendrick wants people to have their own views on his songs, just saying.
Wlat Xoshnaw
2020 still listining, and that's why this guy is who he is, genius, different and relatable.
Diana Harris
I love how deep he is. It's inspirational.