For Free?
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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I don't know why you trying to go big, nigga, you ain't shit
Walking around like you God's gift to Earth, nigga, you ain't shit
You ain't even buy me no outfit for the Fourth
I need that Brazilian, wavy, twenty-eight inch, you playin'
I shouldn't be fuckin' with you anyway, I need a baller-ass, boss-ass nigga
You's a off-brand-ass nigga, everybody know it
Your homies know it, everybody fuckin' know
You won't know, you gonna lose on a good bitch
My other nigga is on, you off
What the fuck is really going on?
This dick ain't free
You lookin' at me like it ain't a receipt like I never made ends meet
Eating your leftovers and raw meat
This dick ain't free
Livin' in captivity raised my cap salary
Celery, tellin' me green is all I need
Evidently all I seen was spam and raw sardines
This dick ain't free, I mean, baby
You really think we could make a baby named Mercedes
Without a Mercedes Benz and twenty-four inch rims
Five percent tint, and air conditioning vents? Hell fuckin' naw
This dick ain't free
I need forty acres and a mule, not a forty ounce and a pit bull, bullshit
Matador, matador, had the door knockin', let 'em in, who's that? Genital's best friend
This dick ain't free
Pity the fool that made the pretty in you prosper
Titty juice and pussy lips kept me obnoxious
Kept me up watchin' pornos in poverty, apology? No
Watch you politic with people less fortunate, like myself
Every dog has its day, now doggy style shall help
This dick ain't free
Matter of fact, it need interest, matter of fact, it's nine inches
Matter of fact, see our friendship based on business
Pension, more pension, you're pinchin' my percents
It's been relentless, fuck forgiveness, fuck your feelings
Fuck your sources, all distortion, if you fuck it's more abortion
More divorce courts and portion
My check with less endorsement left me dormant
Dusted, doomed, disgusted, forced with
Fuck you think is in more shit?
Porcelain pipes pressure, bust 'em twice
Choice is devastated, decapitated the horseman
Oh America, you bad bitch, I picked cotton and made you rich
Now my dick ain't free
I'ma get my Uncle Sam to fuck you up
You ain't no king
The lyrics to Kendrick Lamar's song For Free are a scathing critique of the idea of free labor and sexual entitlement. The opening lines are directed towards a man who is trying to act as though he is superior to the singer, but in reality, he is not even willing to buy her an outfit for the Fourth of July. The singer demands respect and financial commitment from her partner, and she is not going to settle for less. She makes it clear that this relationship is over, and she is moving on to a "baller-ass, boss-ass nigga" who will give her the material possessions that she desires.
The refrain, "This dick ain't free," is a rejection of the idea that women should provide sexual favors without compensation. The singer speaks out against the misogyny and commodification of women's bodies that is so prevalent in our society. She demands not only expensive gifts but also a sense of equality in the relationship.
The lyrics also touch on themes of capitalism, slavery, and systemic racism. The singer's reference to "forty acres and a mule" is a nod to the broken promises made to former slaves during Reconstruction. Her line about "picking cotton and making America rich" highlights the fact that black people have been exploited for their labor throughout history, and they still are to this day. The song is a powerful commentary on the intersection of race, gender, and economic inequality in our society.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck you, motherfucker, you a ho-ass nigga
You're a cowardly person and I despise you
I don't know why you trying to go big, nigga, you ain't shit
You're pretending to be something you're not, and that's not impressive
Walking around like you God's gift to Earth, nigga, you ain't shit
You act like you're superior to everyone, but you're not anything special
You ain't even buy me no outfit for the Fourth
You didn't even get me a gift for Independence Day
I need that Brazilian, wavy, twenty-eight inch, you playin'
I want an expensive hair weave, and you're not taking me seriously
I shouldn't be fuckin' with you anyway, I need a baller-ass, boss-ass nigga
I shouldn't be in a relationship with you, I need someone wealthy and powerful
You's a off-brand-ass nigga, everybody know it
You're a cheap imitation of a real man, and everyone knows it
Your homies know it, everybody fuckin' know
Even your friends acknowledge that you're not legit
Fuck you, nigga, don't call me no more
I'm done with you, don't contact me again
You won't know, you gonna lose on a good bitch
You'll regret losing me, a desirable woman
My other nigga is on, you off
I have another man who's doing well, and you're not measuring up
What the fuck is really going on?
I'm questioning the situation I'm in, and what's happening around me
This dick ain't free
I'm not going to have sex with you for free
You lookin' at me like it ain't a receipt like I never made ends meet
You seem to think I owe you something, like I've never struggled financially
Eating your leftovers and raw meat
I'm living in poor conditions and eating whatever I can find
Livin' in captivity raised my cap salary
Growing up in a difficult environment made me more resilient
Celery, tellin' me green is all I need
People claim that I only need basic necessities, like food and water, to survive
Evidently all I seen was spam and raw sardines
All I've been exposed to is low-quality, unhealthy food
This dick ain't free, I mean, baby
I'm reiterating that I won't have sex with you without getting something in return
You really think we could make a baby named Mercedes
You're suggesting an unrealistic goal, like naming a child after a luxury car
Without a Mercedes Benz and twenty-four inch rims
You're implying that we need a lot of money to achieve that goal
Five percent tint, and air conditioning vents? Hell fuckin' naw
You're suggesting we need specific car features that are unnecessary and expensive
I need forty acres and a mule, not a forty ounce and a pit bull, bullshit
I need land and resources to be successful, not just drugs and dogs
Matador, matador, had the door knockin', let 'em in, who's that? Genital's best friend
I'm using a metaphor to describe someone knocking on my door, and only being interested in sex
Pity the fool that made the pretty in you prosper
I feel sorry for the person who was responsible for your beauty and success
Titty juice and pussy lips kept me obnoxious
I'm blaming my crude behavior on my sexual desires
Kept me up watchin' pornos in poverty, apology? No
I watched porn instead of pursuing more productive activities, but I don't feel remorseful
Watch you politic with people less fortunate, like myself
I see you trying to gain power by manipulating people who are disadvantaged, like me
Every dog has its day, now doggy style shall help
I'm saying that everyone will have a chance to succeed, and this sex position is an inappropriate pun
Matter of fact, it need interest, matter of fact, it's nine inches
I expect to be compensated for my sexual services, and I'm emphasizing my penis size
Matter of fact, see our friendship based on business
I'm saying that our relationship is transactional, and we're only friends because of what we can gain from each other
Pension, more pension, you're pinchin' my percents
I'm complaining that you're not giving me enough money or benefits
It's been relentless, fuck forgiveness, fuck your feelings
I'm angry and I don't care about apologizing or considering your emotions
Fuck your sources, all distortion, if you fuck it's more abortion
I don't believe or trust anything you say, and I'm suggesting that having sex with you is risky
More divorce courts and portion
I'm predicting that our relationship will end in a messy divorce, with division of assets
My check with less endorsement left me dormant
I received less money than expected, and it left me feeling hopeless
Dusted, doomed, disgusted, forced with
I'm listing negative emotions and experiences that are overwhelming me
Fuck you think is in more shit?
What else do you think I'm going through or dealing with?
Porcelain pipes pressure, bust 'em twice
I'm using a metaphor to describe the stress and problems in my life, and how they keep building up
Choice is devastated, decapitated the horseman
I've made a bad decision that has ruined everything, like beheading the leader of an army
Oh America, you bad bitch, I picked cotton and made you rich
I'm addressing my frustration towards the country I live in, and how my ancestors were exploited for their labor
Now my dick ain't free
I'm emphasizing once again that I won't engage in sexual activity without getting something in return
I'ma get my Uncle Sam to fuck you up
I'm threatening to involve the government or legal system in our conflict
You ain't no king
I'm dismissing your sense of entitlement or superiority
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Terrace Jahmal Martin, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Rose Ann Mckinney
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@FrankJavCee
If there was a video for every single track, I'd buy that movie.
@AKIRTV9
FrankJavCee Man, I fucking love your channel and thats exactly what I was thinking. I hope you release some more tracks on that streaming service Tradio man!
@deanmarshallshalabi
hey frank ;))))
@Nekusa
real shit.
@uncharted7againblackking256
Lol
@theshiningemerald4288
Hi Frank. Didn't know you were a Kendrick fan! Love your music btw
@mindofamango3903
His face smushed on the window in priceless 😂😂😂
@SlendIGuess
THIS
DICK
AIN'T
FREE
@lardusbirmingham7020
When I first watched this that caught me off guard and I died laughing 😂
@CarlosRodriguez-jj5sb
Mindofamango When lil 6 year old kids hear the ice cream truck coming