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Kendrick Lyrics
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You know you could have been a candle
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
The way you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell
The way you do the things you do
(The way you do the things you do) oh, babe
(The way you do the things you do)
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks was a minute
You know you could've been an hour
The way you stole my heart
You know you could've been a crook
And baby you're so smart
You know you could have been a school book
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell
The way you do the things you do
(The way you do the things you do) oh, babe
(The way you do the things you do) yeah
You may make my life so rich
You know you could've been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have been some honey
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell
The way you do the things you do
(The way you do the things you do)
You really swept me off my feet
(The way you do the things you do)
You make my life complete
(The way you do the things you do)
You make my life so bright
(The way you do the things you do)
You make me feel alright
(The way you do the things you do)
You make me feel alright
(The way you do the things you do)
I feel alright
(The way you do the things you do)
Come on, my babe
(The way you do the things you do)
In the song "The Way You Do The Things You Do" by Kendrick Lamar, the lyrics express admiration and appreciation for the person he is singing to. The opening lines, "You got a smile so bright, You know you could have been a candle," is a metaphor for how the person lights up his world, and how he is holding onto them as if they were a handle. The chorus repeats the line "The way you do the things you do" as a tribute to the person's unique and captivating qualities, and how they could have been anything they wanted to be, but chose to be themselves.
Kendrick Lamar then goes on to describe how the person could have been a flower, an hour, or even some money, but instead they chose to be someone who makes his life complete and feeling alright. The verse "If good looks was a minute, You know you could've been an hour," speaks to how beauty is fleeting, and how the person's personality and character is what truly makes them valuable.
This song is a love song filled with admiration and wonder for the person he is singing to. The language and metaphors used are simple but effective in conveying his affection. It is a refreshing departure from the harsh realities of most rap music and provides a heartfelt message of love and appreciation.
Line by Line Meaning
You got a smile so bright
You know you could have been a candle
The person being spoken to has a very bright and lovely smile that stands out, almost like a candle's flame.
I'm holding you so tight
You know you could have been a handle
The singer is holding the person closely, as if they were a handle that they could grab onto.
The way you swept me off my feet
You know you could've been a broom
The person being spoken to has made the singer very happy and infatuated with them, as if they swept them off their feet, almost like a broom cleaning a surface.
The way you smell so sweet
You know you could've been some perfume
The person being spoken to has a sweet scent about them, almost like perfume.
Well, you could've been anything that you wanted to
And I can tell
The way you do the things you do
(The way you do the things you do) oh, babe
(The way you do the things you do)
The person being spoken to has a lot of potential and could achieve anything they desire. The artist admires the way they go about doing things and being themselves.
As pretty as you are
You know you could've been a flower
If good looks was a minute
You know you could've been an hour
The person being spoken to is very attractive, almost like a flower. Their good looks feel like an eternity, as if a minute is not enough to describe how lovely they are.
The way you stole my heart
You know you could've been a crook
And baby you're so smart
You know you could have been a school book
The person being spoken to has won over the heart of the singer, almost like a criminal stealing something precious. They're also very intelligent, almost like a book of knowledge.
You may make my life so rich
You know you could have been some money
And baby you're so sweet
You know you could have some honey
The person being spoken to brings much happiness and fulfillment to the artist's life, almost like having a lot of money. They're also very kind and pleasant, almost like honey.
You really swept me off my feet
You make my life complete
You make my life so bright
You make me feel alright
The person being spoken to has a huge impact on the artist's life, making them feel complete, happy, and content.
I feel alright
Come on, my babe
(The way you do the things you do)
The artist feels happy and content with their relationship with the person being spoken to. They encourage their partner to continue being themselves and doing things the way they always have.
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Rogers, William Robinson Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alexcj3250
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
I place blame when you steal
Place shame when you steal
Feel like you ain't shit
Feel like you don't feel, confidence in yourself
Breakin' on marble floors
Watchin' anonymous strangers tellin' me that I'm yours
But you ain't shit I'm convinced your talent's nothin' special
What can I blame him for
Nigga I can name several
Situation had stopped with your little sister bakin'
A baby inside, just a teenager where's your patience
Whats your intentions where is the influence you speak of
You preached in front of 100, 000 but never reached her
I fuckin' tell you, you fuckin' failure you ain't no leader
I never liked you, forever despise you I don't need you
The world don't need you, don't let them deceive you
Numbers lie too, fuck your pride too, thats for dedication
Thought money would change you, made you more complacent
I fuckin' hate you, I hope you embrace it
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Lovin' you, lovin' you, not lovin' you, one hundred proof
I can feel you vibin', recognize that your ashamed of me
Yes I hate you too
House keeping
Knocks
House keeping
¡Abre la puerta! ¡Abre la puerta tengo que limpiar el cuarto!
¡Es que no hay mucho tiempo tengo que limpiar el cuarto¡! Disculpe!
Are you the reason why mama and them leavin'
No you ain't shit, you say you love them, I know you don't mean it
I know you're irresponsible, selfish, in denial, can't help it
Your trials and tribulations a burden, everyone felt it
Everyone heard it, multiple shots, corners cryin' out
You was deserted, where was your antennas again?
Where was your presence, where was your support that you pretend?
You ain't no brother, you ain't no disciple, you ain't no friend
A friend never leave Compton for profit or leave his best friend
Little brother, you promised you'd watch him before they shot him
Where was your antennas, on the road, bottles and bitches
You faced time the one time, that's unforgiven
You even faced time instead of a hospital visit
You should thought he would recover, well
The surgery couldn't stop the bleeding for real
Then he died, God himself will say "you fuckin' failed"
You ain't try
I know your secrets nigga
Mood swings is frequent nigga
I know depression is restin' on your heart for two reasons nigga
I know you and a couple block boys ain't been speakin' nigga
Y'all damn near beefin', I seen it and your the reason nigga
And if this bottle could talk gulp I cry myself to sleep
Bitch everything is your fault
Faults breakin' to pieces, earthquakes on every weekend
Because you shook as soon as you knew confinement was needed
I know your secrets
Don't let me tell them to the world about that shit you thinkin'
And that time you gulp I'm bout to hurl
I'm fucked up, but I'm not as fucked up as you
You just can't get right, I think your heart made of bullet proof
Shoulda killed yo ass a long time ago
You shoulda filled that black revolver blast a long time ago
And if those mirrors could talk it would say "you gotta go"
And if I told your secrets
The world'll know money can't stop a suicidal weakness
@mattdobmeier
I went for a run at 4am after watching the girl i love black out and try to go home with another guy. she called me self-absorbed all night. I was screaming at myself just like kendrick and listening to this song on loop. I think she was right, I am self-absorbed. I found out that i hate myself and strangely i feel more connected to myself than i ever have. Fuck that girl. Who else wants to start the 'i' period of their lives after living like 'u' for so long.
I love myself
(He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
I love myself
(One day at a time, sun gon' shine)
I think 'i' is where Kendrick finds love and compassion in the world and within himself despite his self-hate. I'm going to base my life on love and compassion from now on :).
@frankiemadrid2805
Loving you is complicated
I place blame when you still
Place shame when you steal
Feel like you ain't shit
Feel like you don't feel, confidence in yourself
Breakin' on marble floors
Watchin' anonymous strangers tellin' me that I'm yours
But you ain't shit I'm convinced your talent's nothin' special
What can I blame him for
Nigga I can name several
Situation had stopped with your little sister bakin'
A baby inside, just a teenager where's your patience
Where was your antennas
Where was the influence you speak of
You preached in front of 100, 000 but never reached her
I fuckin' tell you, you fuckin' failure you ain't no leader
I never liked you, forever despise you I don't need you
The world don't need you, don't let them deceive you
Numbers lie too, fuck your pride too, that's for dedication
Thought money would change you, made you more complacent
I fuckin' hate you, I hope you embrace it
I swear loving you is complicated
Loving you is complicated
Lovin' you, lovin' you, not lovin' you, one hundred proof
I can feel you vibin', recognize that your ashamed of me
Yes I hate you too
House keeping
¡Abre la puerta! ¡Abre la puerta tengo que limpiar el cuarto!
¡Es que no hay mucho tiempo tengo que limpiar el cuarto¡
!Disculpe!
Are you the reason why mama and them leavin'
No you ain't shit, you say you love them, I know you don't mean it
I know you're irresponsible, selfish, in denial, can't help it
Your trials and tribulations a burden, everyone felt it
Everyone heard it, multiple shots, corners cryin' out
You was deserted, where was your antennas again?
Where was your presence, where was your support that you pretend?
You ain’t no brother, you ain’t no disciple, you ain’t no friend
A friend never leave Compton for profit or leave his best friend
Little brother, you promised you’d watch him before they shot him
Where was your antennas, on the road, bottles and bitches
You faced time the one time, that's unforgiven
You even faced time instead of a hospital visit
You should thought he would recover, well
The surgery couldn't stop the bleeding for real
Then he died, God himself will say "you fuckin' failed"
You ain't try
I know your secrets nigga
Mood swings is frequent nigga
I know depression is restin' on your heart for two reasons nigga
I know you and a couple block boys ain't been speakin' nigga
Y'all damn near beefin', I seen it and your the reason nigga
And if this bottle could talk I cry myself to sleep
Bitch everything is your fault
Faults breakin' to pieces, earthquakes on every weekend
Because you shook as soon as you knew confinement was needed
I know your secrets
Don't let me tell them to the world about that shit you thinkin'
And that time you I'm bout to hurl
I'm fucked up, but I'm not as fucked up as you
You just can't get right, I think your heart made of bullet proof
Shoulda killed yo ass a long time ago
You shoulda filled that black revolver blast a long time ago
And if those mirrors could talk it would say "you gotta go"
And if I told your secrets
The world'll know money can't stop a suicidal weakness
@kendricklamarspotlight
⬇️LIKE IF YOU BUMPING THIS IN 2020! 👍👍
@WaveyModel99
imma take this one to the grave
@CameronGFN
u are gay but im still bumping but you made a song called u but i was trying to go to a link but it sended this
@mikenugget1323
bumping this joint till i die
@sappowappo3340
I don't think "bumping" is what people do when they listen to this
@dogrzz7082
@@sappowappo3340 lmaoo
@krunz_333
What’s crazy is that in the second verse, he wasn’t using his voice cracking flow on purpose this time. He was actually crying recording this song...
@doctorballs8309
3kDre Theres an interview about this song
@krunz_333
ryan ortega crying?
@1shyy524
Source to the interview?