Throughout the song, Kendrick steps into a new chapter of his life, as a result of feeling obligated to open up more in his relationship.
Eventually, by the song’s outro he realises that he is too good for this person and that speaking his truth and leaving the relationship brings about much happier emotions within him. As opposed to the negative and miserable feelings he experienced mindlessly bandaging the mess he got himself into.
Count Me Out
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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On this dark road
(Mr. Duckworth)
All of these hoes make it difficult
Session ten, breakthrough
One of these lives, I'ma make things right
With the wrongs I've done, that's one of you now
Rain on me, put the blame on me
Got guilt, got hurt, got shame on me
Got six magazines that's aimed at me
Done every magazine, what's fame to me? (And I'm trippin' and fallin')
It's a game to me, where the bedroom at?
Sleep, I ain't had affairs with that
What's fair when the hearts and the words don't reach?
What's fair when the money don't take things back?
It's rare when somebody take your dreams back? (And I'm trippin' and fallin')
I care too much, wanna share too much
In my head too much, I shut down too
I ain't there too much, I'm a complex soul
They layered me up, then broke me down
And moralities dust, I lack in trust (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
This time around, I trust myself
Please everybody else but myself
All else fails, I was myself
Out done fear, out done myself
This year, you better one yourself (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Masks on the babies, mask on an opp
Wear masks in the neighborhood stores you shot
But a mask won't hide who you are inside
Look around, the realities carved in the lies
Wipe my ego, dodge my pride (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Look myself in the mirror
Amityville, I ain't seen nothin' scarier
I fought like a pit bull terrier, blood I shed could fill up aquariums
Tell my angels, "Carry 'em" (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Every emotion been deprived
Even my strong points couldn't survive
If I didn't learn to love myself, forgive myself a hundred times, dawg
I love when you count me out (huh)
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out (wah, woo, ooh)
I love when you count me out
Fuck it up, fuck it up
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up
How you gon' win my trust when the lies run deep? (Wah, woo, wah)
How you gon' bend your love when the bad don't sleep? (Sheeesh)
Beep, beep, crash our feelings in the middle of the street (vroom, vroom)
Fuck it up, fuck it up
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up (huh, huh)
When you was at your lowest, tell me where the hoes was at?
When you was at your lowest, tell me where the bros was at?
Three-thirty in the mornin', scroll through the call log (huh, huh, huh, huh)
Ain't nobody but the mirror lookin' for the fall off (Brrt)
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out (wah, woo, wah, woo, wah)
My name is in your mouth, shoo, shoo
It's gon' take more than pride to stop
Call 9-1-1, I caught a body
Sun up now, yesterday is fadin'
Healing's only 'bout a mile away
Let me tell you 'bout the women I know (that's my baby)
I know karma like to follow us strong (sheesh)
I know millionaires that feel alone (sheesh)
Anytime I couldn't find God, I still could find myself through a song
Many find they life in a phone
Fuck it up, fuck it up
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up
You said I'd feel better if I just work hard without liftin' my head up
That left me fed up
You made me worry, I wanted my best version but you ignored me
Then changed the story
Then changed the story
Good energy in the room, drop the location, please
Antibiotic for the womb, when I'm frustrated, please
(Antibiotic for the womb, when I'm frustrated)
Tryna keep my good conscious in rotation
Thoughts in my head, they livin' there with no- (tryna keep my good)
I made a decision, never give you my feelings
Fuck with you from, fuck with you from a distance
Some put it on the Devil when they fall short
I put it on my ego, lord of all lords
Sometimes I fall for her, dawg
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out (sheesh)
I love when you count me out (sheesh)
I love when you count me out
My name is in your mouth
Fuck it up, fuck it up (true, true)
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up
Miss Regrets, I believe that you done me wrong (Miss Regrets)
Miss Regrets, can you please exit out my home? (Miss Regrets)
Miss Regret, I think I'm better off alone (Miss Regrets)
(Miss Regret)
Miss Regret, I got these deep regrets (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Some things I can't forget
Lord knows, I've tried my best
You said it's not my best
I came up out my flesh
Some things I must confess (ayy, ayy) (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Spoke my truth, paid my debt (ayy, ayy)
Can't you see I'ma wreck? (Ayy, ayy)
Let me loose, I digress (ayy, ayy)
This is me and I'm blessed (ayy, ayy)
This is me and I'm blessed (ayy, ayy)
This is me and I'm blessed (ayy, ayy)
This is me and I'm blessed (ayy, ayy)
Anybody fightin' through the stress? (Ayy, ayy)
Anybody fightin' through the?
In "Count Me Out," Kendrick Lamar reflects on his life and the struggles he has faced both inside and outside himself. On this dark road, he admits that he may not know which way to go, acknowledging the confusion he feels at times. He addresses the difficulties he has had with women and his guilt and shame for past actions, while also recognizing that he cares too much about what others think. However, he ultimately learns to trust in himself and prioritize his own well-being, ignoring those who count him out.
The song is full of religious references, particularly to the Father and Son, which suggest that Lamar is seeking spiritual redemption for his past mistakes. The line "I know millionaires that feel alone" shows that fame and fortune do not necessarily lead to happiness or fulfillment. Lamar also touches on social issues, such as the need to wear masks due to the pandemic but noting that masks cannot hide one's true identity. He questions how trust can be won when lies run deep and speaks to those fighting through stress.
Overall, "Count Me Out" is a powerful and introspective song that reveals the struggles and internal conflicts that Kendrick Lamar has faced throughout his life.
Line by Line Meaning
We may not know which way to go
On this dark road
(Mr. Duckworth)
Navigating life's challenges can be tough and confusing, especially when it feels like we are heading into the unknown.
All of these hoes make it difficult
Session ten, breakthrough
One of these lives, I'ma make things right
With the wrongs I've done, that's one of you now
With the Father, Son, 'til then, I fight
Rain on me, put the blame on me
Got guilt, got hurt, got shame on me
Got six magazines that's aimed at me
Done every magazine, what's fame to me? (And I'm trippin' and fallin')
Despite external pressures and judgments from others, the artist is committed to redeeming himself and making amends for his past mistakes through faith and self-reflection.
It's a game to me, where the bedroom at?
Sleep, I ain't had affairs with that
What's fair when the hearts and the words don't reach?
What's fair when the money don't take things back?
It's rare when somebody take your dreams back? (And I'm trippin' and fallin')
The artist reflects on the futility of worldly pursuits and the importance of staying true to oneself even when faced with conflicting desires and external pressures.
I care too much, wanna share too much
In my head too much, I shut down too
I ain't there too much, I'm a complex soul
They layered me up, then broke me down
And moralities dust, I lack in trust (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
The artist struggles with overwhelming emotions and inner turmoil, compounded by past traumas and the deterioration of his moral compass.
This time around, I trust myself
Please everybody else but myself
All else fails, I was myself
Out done fear, out done myself
This year, you better one yourself (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Despite his struggles, the artist is resolved to prioritize self-love and trust his instincts above all else, challenging himself to become better with each passing year.
Masks on the babies, mask on an opp
Wear masks in the neighborhood stores you shot
But a mask won't hide who you are inside
Look around, the realities carved in the lies
Wipe my ego, dodge my pride (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
The artist implores his listeners to face the harsh realities of their lives and society, recognizing that wearing a mask can't hide their true selves nor the injustices and inequalities around them.
Look myself in the mirror
Amityville, I ain't seen nothin' scarier
I fought like a pit bull terrier, blood I shed could fill up aquariums
Tell my angels, "Carry 'em" (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Through self-reflection and introspection, the artist confronts his fears and demons head-on, recognizing the depth of his past mistakes and the magnitude of his perseverance.
Every emotion been deprived
Even my strong points couldn't survive
If I didn't learn to love myself, forgive myself a hundred times, dawg
I love when you count me out (huh)
I love when you count me out
I love when you count me out (wah, woo, ooh)
I love when you count me out
The artist acknowledges the emotional toll of his past struggles but asserts that despite the odds, he finds strength and inspiration in rising above others' expectations and proving them wrong.
Fuck it up, fuck it up
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up
How you gon' win my trust when the lies run deep? (Wah, woo, wah)
How you gon' bend your love when the bad don't sleep? (Sheeesh)
Beep, beep, crash our feelings in the middle of the street (vroom, vroom)
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuckin' it up (huh, huh)
The artist vents his frustration and anger at those who have betrayed his trust while warning against the consequences of failing to confront the negative emotions and behaviors that underlie strained relationships.
When you was at your lowest, tell me where the hoes was at?
When you was at your lowest, tell me where the bros was at?
Three-thirty in the mornin', scroll through the call log (huh, huh, huh, huh)
Ain't nobody but the mirror lookin' for the fall off (Brrt)
The artist calls out the fair-weather friends and shallow relationships that disappear when times get tough, highlighting the importance of authentic connections and self-reliance.
Miss Regrets, I believe that you done me wrong (Miss Regrets)
Miss Regrets, can you please exit out my home? (Miss Regrets)
Miss Regret, I think I'm better off alone (Miss Regrets)
(Miss Regret)
Miss Regret, I got these deep regrets (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Some things I can't forget
Lord knows, I've tried my best
You said it's not my best
I came up out my flesh
Some things I must confess (ayy, ayy) (and I'm trippin' and fallin')
Spoke my truth, paid my debt (ayy, ayy)
Can't you see I'ma wreck? (Ayy, ayy)
Let me loose, I digress (ayy, ayy)
This is me and I'm blessed (ayy, ayy)
Anybody fightin' through the stress? (Ayy, ayy)
Anybody fightin' through the?
The artist confronts his past mistakes and regrets, recognizing that he can't change the past but commits to being honest with himself and seeking inner peace and self-forgiveness.
Lyrics © TuneCore Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dacoury Dahi Natche, Jason Kevin Pounds, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Mark Anthony Spears, Sam Dew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@narsakucanada154
Hey all, I want to share a few experiences I've had. <3
Last year I prayed to God in repentance then begged for help with all my heart, "I was until then an Atheist."
I then had a dream of Jesus coming before God and he spoke of the Tabernacle in perfect context, "A word I didn't know existed because I never read the bible", and the love I felt from Jesus was unlike anything I've ever felt before - A lifetime of joy every second - It brought me to sobbing and it changed my life, forever.
I've had other miracles since, a few being a light turning on in answer to deeply needful prayer over a dozen times, seeing a orb of light hours before a major surgery, seeing an Angel in a dream the night my mother prayed for me to see one, "Without telling me", and So much more.
Know that God and Jesus ARE real and that they love us deeply. Let go of your hatred and Imagine yourself holding the people who've hurt you. Tell them you love and forgive them and I believe we should do our best to follow the 10 commandments.
Always have hope.. I believe Love Is The Answer. <3
@RozellTheBard
I love the symbolism behind Helen’s glasses. She takes them off in the beginning, after lightening the mood by laughing with Kendrick. We then see a complete tone switch when she removes them and states Kendrick texted her at 2am saying, “I feel like I’ve fallen”. She then asks why he feels that way.
This moment to me represented the brief moments in therapy or in life where we can be real with how we’re feeling with ourselves and to others with no masks on.
Kendrick replies to her question with, “life”. That’s why he feels like he’s fallen. The song then begins to play and we see a representation of Kendrick’s inner child stumble onto the screen.
The sad inner child then transforms into an adult Kendrick who still has to deal with the unprocessed emotions & grief leftover from life. As we continue the journey thru Kendrick’s psyche, the emotions expressed on Helen & Kendrick’s faces as he tells the story are powerful.
The most impactful part of this video to me are the final scenes. At 2:50 we see Kendrick look at Helen with a sorrowful expression. Almost as if he wants her to say something that will console his pain. As their eyes meet we see Helen look down sympathetically as she’s left speechless by Kendrick’s testimony.
She then proceeds to put on the glasses again, as if the session is over, the facade of not being able to really show up for Kendrick is back up. Kendrick then turns back around to the piano as if disappointed in the lack of a response but not shocked.
Lastly, we see him in the end getting comforted by the inner child we see stumble on screen in the beginning.
This to me was a powerful testimony of how no matter how much you might want people to show up for you and support you through your difficult times, sometimes the only person that can comfort us or save us is ourselves.
@demetrelontos9459
That choir in the back. “And I’m tripping and falling” is so angelic
@EnFamyTV
I sing it randomly
@demetrelontos9459
@@EnFamyTV bro me too ! It just comes into my head
@dirtdavis9624
I'm glad you corrected me because I thought the car was said I'm sleepy this is boring I'm sleepy this is boring sing it I'm sleepy this is boring karaoke style go to sleep this is so boring
@mistertre80
Reminds me of dmx..I'm slipon n falling I can't get up
@jhessminebeech
I love it
@Zayarmn
“I LOVE WHEN THEY COUNT ME OUT”
AGED LIKE THE FINEST WINE
@kentz_frl7397
There is no such line
Its just I love when you count me out
@giannisantetakumpo3170
What does it mean
@Zayarmn
@@kentz_frl7397 u right my fault but STILL