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.
Give It To You
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Yeah, baby baby
Yeah, baby baby
Hey, hey
Girl give it to me
Girl you know what it do, girl give it to me
I got somethin' brand new, girl give it to me
Woo! I got a gift for ya
I got this for ya, a little Thicke for ya
A big kiss for ya, I got a hit for ya
Big dick for ya, let me give it to ya
Baby baby, I got a call for ya
I got a whip for ya, black car for ya
Ball hard for ya, I know you wanna get fancy
I know you wanna start dancin'
Hey, girl
You know you're lookin' so damn fly
You're lookin' like you fell from the sky
You know you make a grown man cry
I wanna give it to you, tonight
And make everything you fantasize
Come true, ooh baby
I'll make you so so so amazing
I'll give it to you
Girl give it to me
Girl give it to me
Girl give it to me
Girl give it to me
Ooh! What's that girl?
What's that baby? I like that girl
I like that baby, on your back girl
On your back, yeah shake it like that girl
Baby baby, I got an eye for ya
Got an eye for ya, I got a smile for ya
Cheese, let me put it on your face for ya
Please, I got a taste for ya
Tasty, I bought lace for ya
Freaky, I'll put it on ya
Yeah, so I can come and take it off ya
Yeah, and get off to ya
Hey, girl
You know you're lookin' so damn fly
You're lookin' like you fell from the sky (Angel)
You know you make a grown man cry
I wanna give it to you, tonight
And make everything you fantasize
Come true, ooh baby
I'll make you so so so amazing
I'll give it to you
Uh, you're like a needle in a haystack
Uh, I wanna sit you where my face at
Uh, lunch with a few Mai-Tais
Uh, purple kisses on my tie
Uh, life can leave a dick loved
Uh, now you gettin' this dick, love
Uh, I'm lookin' for you with a flashlight
I wanna feel what a real fat ass like
No injection, I learned my lesson
I walk it like I talk it, baby this pedestrian
Runnin' through your mind like Jackie Joyner
Pussy like pop like "DO!" Go get me a burner
Got shot like "DO!" This can be detrimental
T-shirt and panties, that's your credential
You're cotton candy, I need a fistful
I'm often antsy, hope that convince you
Hey, girl
You know you're lookin' so damn fly
You're lookin' like you fell from the sky (Angel)
You know you make a grown man cry
I wanna give it to you, tonight
And make everything you fantasize
Come true, ooh baby
I'll make you so so so amazing
I'll give it to you
Tonight
And make everything you fantasize
Come true, ooh baby
I'll make you so so so amazing
I'll give it to you
I'll give it to you
The song "Give It 2 U" by Kendrick Lamar Robin Thicke is a high-energy track about sexual desire and attraction. The lyrics are a mixture of flirtatious comments and explicit innuendos. The chorus repeats the phrase "Girl give it to me" several times, with the lead singer urging his subject to fulfill his sexual desires. The lyrics suggest that he has something new and exciting to offer his partner, and he wants to show her how much he cares. The verses are full of playful wordplay and themes of wealth, luxury, and sexual prowess.
The repeated chorus and the insistent tone of the lyrics emphasize the singer's desire for immediate gratification. Despite the lyrics' explicit tone, the song has a catchy, danceable beat that makes it a popular club track. The playful rhymes and upbeat tempo contribute to the song's appeal, while the sensuous lyrics are likely to raise eyebrows. Overall, "Give It 2 U" is a song that blends pop, hip-hop, and R&B influences into an upbeat, sensual track that revels in the pleasures of the flesh.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, huh
Introduction to the song
Girl give it to me
Asking the girl to give him her attention and affection
Girl you know what it do, girl give it to me
Acknowledging the girl's knowledge of the situation and asking again for her attention and affection
I got somethin' brand new, girl give it to me
Promising something new and exciting to the girl in exchange for her attention and affection
I'll put it all on you, girl give it to me
Offering to shower the girl with all he has to offer in exchange for her attention and affection
Woo! I got a gift for ya
Expressing excitement and anticipation of giving the girl a gift
I got this for ya, a little Thicke for ya
Referring to himself as the gift and offering himself to the girl
A big kiss for ya, I got a hit for ya
Offering physical affection and a successful song for the girl's attention and affection
Big dick for ya, let me give it to ya
Making a crude and vulgar offer to the girl in exchange for her attention and affection
Baby baby, I got a call for ya
Claiming he has something important to give the girl and asking for her attention and affection
I got a whip for ya, black car for ya
Offering the girl material possessions and luxury in exchange for her attention and affection
Ball hard for ya, I know you wanna get fancy
Promising a lavish and extravagant lifestyle for the girl in exchange for her attention and affection
I know you wanna start dancin'
Assuming that the girl wants to join him in a fun and exciting lifestyle
Hey, girl
Addressing the girl again
You know you're lookin' so damn fly
Complimenting the girl's appearance
You're lookin' like you fell from the sky
Comparing the girl's beauty to that of an angel
You know you make a grown man cry
Suggesting the girl's beauty is overwhelming and emotional
I wanna give it to you, tonight
Reiterating his desire to give the girl his attention and affection
And make everything you fantasize
Promising to fulfill the girl's every desire and fantasy
Come true, ooh baby
Expressing excitement about fulfilling the girl's fantasies
I'll make you so so so amazing
Claiming he can make the girl feel incredible
Ooh! What's that girl?
Expressing interest in the girl's movements and actions
What's that baby? I like that girl
Expressing that he likes the girl and is interested in her
On your back girl, yeah shake it like that girl
Asking the girl to dance and move in a sensual way for his enjoyment
Baby baby, I got an eye for ya
Claiming he has a keen interest in the girl
Got an eye for ya, I got a smile for ya
Acknowledging his attraction to the girl and offering her a smile in return
Cheese, let me put it on your face for ya
Offering the girl a smile and making a cheesy joke
Please, I got a taste for ya
Asking the girl for a chance to experience her physically
Tasty, I bought lace for ya
Claiming to have purchased something for the girl's pleasure
Freaky, I'll put it on ya
Promising to give the girl a sexual experience
Yeah, so I can come and take it off ya
Expressing desire to undress the girl
Hey, girl
Addressing the girl again
You know you're lookin' so damn fly
Complimenting the girl's appearance again
Angel
Comparing the girl to an angel once again
I wanna give it to you, tonight
Reiterating his desire to give the girl his attention and affection once again
And make everything you fantasize
Reiterating his promise to fulfill the girl's fantasies
Come true, ooh baby
Reiterating his excitement about fulfilling the girl's fantasies
I'll make you so so so amazing
Reiterating his claim to be able to make the girl feel incredible
Uh, you're like a needle in a haystack
Comparing the girl's rarity and value to a needle in a haystack
I wanna sit you where my face at
Expressing desire to perform oral sex on the girl
Lunch with a few Mai-Tais
Offering the girl a fancy lunch with a tropical drink
Purple kisses on my tie
Suggesting he has been intimate with the girl and gotten lipstick on his tie
Life can leave a dick loved
Reflecting on the difficulties of life and suggesting that sex is a way to feel loved and valued
Now you gettin' this dick, love
Offering the girl his sexual attention and affection
I'm lookin' for you with a flashlight
Suggesting he is searching for the girl in the dark, possibly metaphorically
I wanna feel what a real fat ass like
Expressing desire to have sex with a woman who has a large buttocks
No injection, I learned my lesson
Claiming he does not use performance-enhancing drugs and has learned from his mistakes
I walk it like I talk it, baby this pedestrian
Claiming he is true to himself and ordinary despite his celebrity and fame
Runnin' through your mind like Jackie Joyner
Suggesting he is on the girl's mind frequently and persistently, like an athlete in a race
Pussy like pop like 'DO!'
Making a crude comparison between sexual pleasure and the sound of a gunshot
Go get me a burner
Asking for a gun, possibly to intimidate someone or protect himself
Got shot like 'DO!' This can be detrimental
Reflecting on the danger and harm of violence
T-shirt and panties, that's your credential
Suggesting that wearing minimal clothing is enough to gain sexual interest and attention
You're cotton candy, I need a fistful
Comparing the girl's sweetness and desirability to cotton candy and expressing a desire to touch her more fully
I'm often antsy, hope that convince you
Expressing anxiety and uncertainty about the girl's interest and hoping to persuade her
Tonight
Reiterating the timeframe for his offer
And make everything you fantasize
Reiterating his promise to fulfill the girl's fantasies
Come true, ooh baby
Reiterating his excitement about fulfilling the girl's fantasies
I'll make you so so so amazing
Reiterating his claim to be able to make the girl feel incredible
I'll give it to you
Reiterating his offer to give the girl his attention and affection
Lyrics © Regard Music, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robin Thicke, William Adams, Tauheed Epps, Lukasz Gottwald, Kendrik Duckworth
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hautetopic6254
I love how 2 Chainz rhymes "Let's put this thang in action" with "Let's put this thang in action". Lyrical gold.
@cubandoll
LOL! Agreed!
@guapoalto049
That 2 Chainz, what a talent.
@michaelbower802
Hahahaahahahahaha
@dylanmorgan2752
He's been referred to alongside the likes of GZA and Tupac as being the Black Shakespeare, put respec on his name.
@adamcoloretti3050
2 Chainz Baby!
@Latoyas_got_your_soul
Remember when Robin thicke came From absolutely no where and just turned 2013 into a fucking year
@QBryant14
missed those day's 🔥🔥🔥
@jonathanhutcheson5703
No I don't
@gamingjay141
this song brings memories I had from that year ...