Count Me Out
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

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.