He began to gain major recognition in 2010 after his first retail release, Overly Dedicated. The following year, Lamar independently released his first studio album Section.80, which included his debut single, "HiiiPoWeR" which was produced by J. Cole. By that time, he had amassed a large Internet following and collaborated with several artists in the hip-hop industry, including The Game, Snoop Dogg, Busta Rhymes, Lil Wayne and Drake.
Lamar secured a major-label record deal with Aftermath and Interscope Records, in 2012. His major-label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, was released in October 2012 to critical success. The record contained the top 40 singles "Swimming Pools (Drank)", "Bitch, Don't Kill My Vibe", and "Poetic Justice". It debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and was later certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Lamar won his first Grammy Award for "i", the lead single from his critically acclaimed third album To Pimp a Butterfly (2015). The album drew on free jazz, funk, soul, and spoken word debuted atop the charts in the U.S. and the UK, and won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 58th ceremony. In 2016, Lamar released untitled unmastered., a collection of unreleased demos that originated during the recording sessions for Butterfly.
Lamar has received several accolades throughout his career, including seven Grammy Awards. In early 2013, MTV named Lamar the number one "Hottest MC in the Game", on their annual list. Time named Lamar one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016.
Lamar's fourth album, DAMN. was released on April 17, 2017, to widespread critical acclaim. It debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, earning Lamar his third consecutive number-one album in the United States. The album was supported by the lead single, "Humble.". Lamar won the Pulitzer Prize for DAMN.
Lamar's fifth album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers was released on May 13, 2022, his first album in five years.
Collard Greens
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Uh uh, yo ya
Oh (oh) luxury
Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that
Oh (oh) collard greens
Three degrees low, make it hot for me, drop that
Oh (oh) down with the shit
Oh (oh) down with the shit
This, that, pop this down with the shit
Smoke this, drink this
Straight to my liver
Watch this, no tick
Yeah, I'm the nigga
Gang rap, X-mas
Smoke, shots out the liver
Faded, Vegas
Might sponsor the killer, shit
Shake it, break it
Hot hot for the winter
Drop it, cop it
Eyes locked on your inner object
Rock it, blast-blast, new beginnings
Lovely, pinky how not I remember fiending,
Gimme, gimme, gimme some
Freak the freckles off your face
Frenchy, freaking, swapping tongue
Click my link and spread your buns
Loose your denim, make it numb
Blow it baby, no Saddam
Icky, icky, icky uh
Fucking in the car service
Thank me for the car pool
Chromosome, part full
Prolly off a Norco
And gas, not the Arco
Popping since the intro
You shopping from the window
Play my favorite tempo
Oh (oh) luxury
Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that
Oh (oh) collard greens
Three degrees low, make it hot for me, drop that
Oh (oh) down with the shit
King shit, smoke this, get down with the shit, aye
Oh (oh) down with the shit
This, that, pop this down with the shit
Hold up, biatch
This your favorite song
Translation, Ven aqui
Mami, asi culo
Tu quiero coger mi huevos
Y papi molestes pero
Chuparse puto pendejo
El pinche cabron, let's get it
Nights like this I'mma knight like this
Sword in my hand, I fight like this
I am more than a man, I'm a God
Bitch, touche, en garde
Toupee drop and her two tits pop
Out of that tank top and bra
And when I say "Doo doo doo doo!"
Bitch, that be K. Dot
She want some more of this
I give her more of this, I owe her this
In fact, I know she miss the way I floored this, I'm forgis
I know my Houston partners drop a four on this, and focus
And slow it down (down)
Alright let me blow this bitch I'm famous, I blame this, on you
Cash in the mirror
Hang in my penthouse roof
Skyline the clearest
Watch it, your optics
Popping out, you look the weirdest
Pop my top on the 1-0-5
Head with no power steering, ah!
Oh (oh) luxury
Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that
Oh (oh) collard greens
Three degrees low, make it hot for me, drop that
Oh (oh) down with the shit
King shit, smoke this, get down with the shit, aye
Oh (oh) down with the shit
This, that, pop this down with the shit
Bummy nigga famous, straight from the bottom
Broke niggas hate it, still never robbed 'em
Guns in the basement, out they have a problem
Kush be my fragrance, we love marijuana
Function on fire, burn the roof off this motherfucker
Psych ward is ballin', dope craze like no other
Weed steady blowing, pass the blunt to my Mama
Runs in the family, puff-puff keep a nigga fiendin' uh
Faded faded faded right
Shot glass super size, she gon' get some dick tonight
Meet me at the W, and no its not the westside
Stick it up ya south side (Icky icky icky ooh)
Baller futuristic, groovy gangsta with an attitude
What these niggas make a year, I spend that on my daughter shoes
Smoking weed and drinking, all the college students loving Q
We gon' turn it out until the neighbors wanna party too
Oh (oh) luxury
Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that
Oh (oh) collard greens
Three degrees low, make it hot for me, drop that
Oh (oh) down with the shit
King shit, smoke this, get down with the shit, aye
Oh (oh) down with the shit
This, that, pop this down with the shit aye (oh)
In Kendrick Lamar's song Collard Greens, he raps about luxury and indulgence while also addressing the harsh realities of street life. Throughout the song, the words "Oh (oh) luxury, Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that" are repeated, highlighting the materialistic lifestyle that comes with wealth. In contrast, he also includes lines such as "Bummy nigga famous, straight from the bottom" and "Guns in the basement, out they have a problem," indicating the ongoing violence and struggle in the lives of those who live in poverty.
The lyrics also address the excessive use of drugs and alcohol. Lamar raps, "Smoke this, drink this, straight to my liver," describing the way in which these substances are used as a coping mechanism or a form of escape. The lyrics also describe the party scene in Vegas, with lines such as "Faded, Vegas, might sponsor the killer," painting a picture of the reckless and dangerous behavior that can occur when excess is taken too far.
Overall, the lyrics of Collard Greens provide a commentary on societal issues such as inequality, violence, and addiction while also celebrating the decadent and indulgent lifestyle that accompanies fame and wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement and enthusiasm
Uh uh, yo ya
Adding emphasis and asserting oneself
Oh (oh) luxury
Referring to the lavish lifestyle
Chidi-ching-ching could buy anything, cop that
Having the financial means to acquire whatever one desires
Oh (oh) collard greens
Referring to a desire for a pleasurable experience
Three degrees low, make it hot for me, drop that
Creating an intense atmosphere and enjoying the moment
Oh (oh) down with the shit
Being engaged and involved in a particular lifestyle
King shit, smoke this, get down with the shit, aye
Emphasizing the authority and indulgence in certain activities
Smoke this, drink this
Partaking in drugs and alcohol consumption
Straight to my liver
Consuming substances directly affecting one's body
Watch this, no tick
Taking action without hesitation
Yeah, I'm the nigga
Asserting oneself as a confident and influential individual
Gang rap, X-mas
Engaging in a style of rap associated with a particular group
Smoke, shots out the liver
Actively participating in drug and alcohol consumption
Faded, Vegas
Being under the influence in a party or entertaining environment
Might sponsor the killer, shit
Potentially financing illegal activities
Shake it, break it
Dancing provocatively
Hot hot for the winter
Creating a sensual and passionate atmosphere
Drop it, cop it
Letting go and embracing a desired experience
Eyes locked on your inner object
Intensely focusing on one's desires and interests
Rock it, blast-blast, new beginnings
Embracing and celebrating fresh starts or opportunities
Lovely, pinky how not I remember fiending
Exploring the allure and attraction of certain desires
Gimme, gimme, gimme some
Expressing a strong desire for something
Freak the freckles off your face
Engaging in intimate and passionate activities
Frenchy, freaking, swapping tongue
Flirting and engaging in intimate acts
Click my link and spread your buns
Inviting someone to explore their sexual desires
Loose your denim, make it numb
Removing inhibitions and indulging in pleasure
Blow it baby, no Saddam
Engaging in drug use and experiencing a euphoric state
Icky, icky, icky uh
Expressing pleasure or excitement
Fucking in the car service
Engaging in sexual activities in a vehicle
Thank me for the car pool
Expressing gratitude for the shared experience
Chromosome, part full
Referencing genetic composition and one's characteristics
Prolly off a Norco
Implying the use of a prescription drug for recreational purposes
And gas, not the Arco
Using drugs related to marijuana rather than regular gasoline
Popping since the intro
Engaging in drug use from the very beginning
You shopping from the window
Observing and judging someone's behavior or lifestyle
Play my favorite tempo
Indulging in music that matches one's preferred style
Hold up, biatch
Requesting attention in a playful manner
This your favorite song
Acknowledging that the current song is someone's preferred choice
Translation, Ven aqui
Requesting someone to come closer or pay attention
Mami, asi culo
Complimenting someone's physical appearance
Tu quiero coger mi huevos
Expressing sexual desires
Y papi molestes pero
Acknowledging potential resistance to one's advances
Chuparse puto pendejo
Using vulgar language to express frustration or annoyance
El pinche cabron, let's get it
Asserting oneself in a confident and aggressive manner
Nights like this I'mma knight like this
Feeling powerful and confident during certain occasions
Sword in my hand, I fight like this
Displaying strength and determination in one's actions
I am more than a man, I'm a God
Emphasizing one's superiority and self-worth
Bitch, touche, en garde
Asserting oneself and challenging others
Toupee drop and her two tits pop
Surprising and captivating others with one's physical appearance
Out of that tank top and bra
Undressing and revealing one's body
And when I say "Doo doo doo doo!"
Using onomatopoeia to convey excitement or surprise
Bitch, that be K. Dot
Referring to oneself in the third person as Kendrick Lamar
She want some more of this
Being desired and wanted by others
I give her more of this, I owe her this
Providing others with an experience they desire and deserve
In fact, I know she miss the way I floored this, I'm forgis
Acknowledging that others miss one's past performances and abilities
I know my Houston partners drop a four on this, and focus
Acknowledging the involvement of others in the creation of a certain product
And slow it down (down)
Taking a break and relaxing
Alright let me blow this bitch I'm famous, I blame this, on you
Asserting one's status and blaming someone else for it
Cash in the mirror
Reflecting on one's financial success
Hang in my penthouse roof
Displaying wealth and luxurious lifestyle
Skyline the clearest
Enjoying the view from a high location
Watch it, your optics
Being aware and cautious of others observing oneself
Popping out, you look the weirdest
Noticing someone who stands out or appears strange
Pop my top on the 1-0-5
Removing the roof of a vehicle while driving on a specific road
Head with no power steering, ah!
Driving a vehicle without assistance, implying skill and control
Bummy nigga famous, straight from the bottom
Acknowledging one's rise to fame despite starting with nothing
Broke niggas hate it, still never robbed 'em
Being disliked by those who envy success but not resorting to criminal activity
Guns in the basement, out they have a problem
Keeping firearms for protection or asserting dominance
Kush be my fragrance, we love marijuana
Expressing a preference for the scent and use of cannabis
Function on fire, burn the roof off this motherfucker
Creating an exciting and energetic atmosphere
Psych ward is ballin', dope craze like no other
Suggesting a high level of excitement and intoxication
Weed steady blowing, pass the blunt to my Mama
Continuously smoking marijuana and sharing it with loved ones
Runs in the family, puff-puff keep a nigga fiendin' uh
Implying a shared enjoyment of drugs within a family
Faded faded faded right
Being intoxicated and losing oneself in the moment
Shot glass super size, she gon' get some dick tonight
Indicating sexual activity or satisfaction
Meet me at the W, and no its not the westside
Instructing someone to meet at a specific location
Stick it up ya south side (Icky icky icky ooh)
Engaging in sexual acts in a passionate and rough manner
Baller futuristic, groovy gangsta with an attitude
Describing oneself as a stylish and confident gangster
What these niggas make a year, I spend that on my daughter shoes
Comparing one's spending habits to others and emphasizing their wealth
Smoking weed and drinking, all the college students loving Q
Enjoying the use of drugs and alcohol while being accepted by the younger generation
We gon' turn it out until the neighbors wanna party too
Having a lively and energetic party that influences others to join in
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gwendoyn Lorraine Bunn, Ricci Riera, Quincy Matthew Hanley, Kendrick Lamar, Axel Albert Morgan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@macmac264
They always play this song at the car repair shop I go to, like almost every time I go there they play it. It's a pretty famous car repair shop, it's called Los Santos Customs.
@nitsua8143
That is the legit reason I'm here now.
@Ace-dn3id
+Austin Mooney
Bruh haha me too
@edwiniseman4
LML DEAD
@mattaytayan2831
Ohh I got my new low rider customized at some new plays called Benny's I think it's better than Los Santos Custums
@ajr993
+macmac264 Why do people like this random car repair shop?
@robertjason8123
"I'm more than a man I'm a god, bitch touche en guard" hardest bar
@shrimpymcgee8427
That way it feels to say it is just. I'm a god
@someoneaa
Timestamp ?
@sourcandiesx3
@@someoneaa 2:07