Is It Love ft. Angela McCluskey
Kendrick Lyrics


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Look inside my eyes and tell me you see a warrior
I never felt the feeling of euphoria
Pain forever, prolong the pros and cons of prosperity is strong
Wake up in the morning and I gotta win
Not taking the victory, that’s my only sin
And so I send a message to your messenger
A warning shot to let em know I’m serious
I’m ready for a war
When I roar it can break a glass window
The only thing for sure is the perfect way
To bend you on your back
Even if I gotta slither through the cracks
I can crack every code you deliver I attack
Every hole with a bomb squad sittin’ on the tripod
Even if he try hard, he can still die hard
Run but you can’t hide
White flags, you can pull ‘em out fast
And tell me your last goodbye

I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
Before the flood comes
And all my fight is drowning in blood
What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
I guess, war is my love

Make sure your next move is slick
Your best move is nothing
You know I take risk, dark clouds, I love it
Cause I can hide in the mist
Hop out and crushin’ every soldier you’re with
So I’m 6 for 6
I’m sick with determination, I’ll terminate ya quick
I lead the pack, I follow no rules, I see the traps
I know you’re close to fallin’ on your face
Unload, reload, hand me another case
Explode, explode
The fire of my eyes
Is waiting on your demise
I know you hope your help is close by

I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
Before the flood comes
And all my fight is drowning in blood
What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
I guess, war is my love




War is my love
I guess, war is my love

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kendrick is describing himself as a warrior who never experiences happiness or euphoria. Instead, he is constantly in pain and always contemplating the pros and cons of prosperity. Despite his hardships, he wakes up every morning with the drive to win, and not doing so is the only thing he considers a sin. He warns his opposition that he is ready for war and can roar so loudly that it could break glass windows. He will stop at nothing to bend them to their knees, even if it means slithering through the cracks or attacking every hole with a bomb squad. He invites them to run, but they can't hide. He is willing to climb the highest mountain and fight until the end because war, for him, is his love.


The chorus emphasizes his dedication to the fight, where he proclaims, "I will climb the highest mountain before the flood comes and all my fight is drowning in blood." He asks himself what he has to lose and what he has left to prove, to which he replies, "War is my love." In the second verse, he affirms that he takes risks and revels in dark clouds because he can hide in the mist and crush every soldier who stands in his way. He is determined to lead the pack and terminate his opposition quickly.


Overall, "Is it Love" is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of being a warrior who must always be ready to fight. It highlights the unwavering drive of Kendrick and others like him, who are willing to climb the highest mountains and risk everything for their beliefs.


Line by Line Meaning

Look inside my eyes and tell me you see a warrior
I am confident and ready for battle, and I need you to recognize that.


I never felt the feeling of euphoria
I'm always in pain and struggling, and have never experienced true joy.


Pain forever, prolong the pros and cons of prosperity is strong
Even though I know there are benefits to success, the pain I've experienced has made it hard for me to fully embrace it.


Wake up in the morning and I gotta win
I wake up every day with a fierce determination to succeed.


Not taking the victory, that’s my only sin
I'm so focused on the fight, that sometimes I forget to appreciate or enjoy the rewards of victory.


And so I send a message to your messenger
I'm serious about this war, and I'm not afraid to send a message to make that clear.


A warning shot to let em know I’m serious
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to win this battle, and I'll start with a warning shot.


I’m ready for a war
Bring it on, I'm ready to fight and win.


When I roar it can break a glass window
My voice is powerful and intimidating, and I can make an impact with just my words.


The only thing for sure is the perfect way
I have a clear plan and strategy for how to succeed in this war.


To bend you on your back
I am going to defeat you and make you submit.


Even if I gotta slither through the cracks
I'm willing to be sneaky and underhanded to achieve victory.


I can crack every code you deliver I attack
I am skilled and intelligent, and can find weaknesses in any plan you try to execute.


Every hole with a bomb squad sittin’ on the tripod
I'm able to target and destroy any weak point you might have.


Even if he try hard, he can still die hard
No matter how hard my opponent tries, they will still be defeated.


Run but you can’t hide
I will find you, no matter where you run or hide.


White flags, you can pull ‘em out fast
If you know what's good for you, you'll surrender and give up.


And tell me your last goodbye
This battle is over, and you've lost.


I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
I am willing to do whatever it takes to win this battle, no matter how difficult or treacherous.


Before the flood comes
Before it's too late, before disaster strikes.


And all my fight is drowning in blood
I'm so deeply committed to this fight that it feels like I'm drowning in it.


What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
I have nothing to lose or prove, because I already know what I'm capable of.


I guess, war is my love
I am so passionate about this battle that it feels like I'm in love with it.


Make sure your next move is slick
Be careful and deliberate with your next move.


Your best move is nothing
There is no good move for you to make, so you might as well not make any.


You know I take risk, dark clouds, I love it
I'm not afraid to take risks, and I even enjoy the challenges and obstacles that come my way.


Cause I can hide in the mist
I am able to conceal myself and remain unseen when I need to.


Hop out and crushin’ every soldier you’re with
When I do decide to attack, I will take out every soldier you have.


So I’m 6 for 6
I've already won six battles, and I'm confident I'll win this one too.


I’m sick with determination, I’ll terminate ya quick
My drive and focus are so intense that I will quickly defeat anyone who tries to stand in my way.


I lead the pack, I follow no rules, I see the traps
I am not afraid to be independent and think for myself, and I can recognize and avoid any traps in my path.


I know you’re close to fallin’ on your face
You're getting closer and closer to defeat and failure.


Unload, reload, hand me another case
I'm always prepared and ready to fight, and I'll keep going until I've won.


Explode, explode
My power and strength in this battle are explosive and overwhelming.


The fire of my eyes
My intensity and determination are visible in my eyes.


Is waiting on your demise
I am eagerly waiting for your defeat and failure.


I know you hope your help is close by
You're desperate for someone to come to your aid or rescue, but it won't matter because I will still win.


War is my love
I am so passionate about this battle that it feels like I'm in love with it.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, MARK SPEARS

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Only real Kendrick fans know how to appreciate all of his work

@marcc3092

It's sad how most people don't know about this album

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it's sad how most people rejecsts God's Law(Torah)

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That escalated quickly

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GHETTOROMANTIC exactly.

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It is sad, but we get to keep these songs to ourselves. Us true fans can really appreciate these songs for what they're for.

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The instrumental be sounding like wii music

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Not gonna lie this instrumental hit harder than a football player.

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