Rigamortis
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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Alright, here we go, third take
Real quick, Ali
Mm

Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'm Marilyn Manson with madness
Now just imagine the magic I light to asses
Don't ask for your favorite rapper
(He dead), yes sir (Amen), church
(He dead), I killed him (Amen), bitch

And this is rigor mortis and it's gorgeous when you die
Ali recorded and I'm Morpheus, the Matrix of my mind
I'm out the orbit, you an orphan and a hairdresser combined
I'm on the toilet when I rhyme, if you the shit then I decline
I climax where you begin and then I end on Cloud 9
And that's important when you morph into a angel in the sky
And don't be forging all my signatures, my listeners reply and tell me
That you biting style, you got a hell of an appetite
And I'ma be here for a while, just buckle up before the ride
Or knuckle up if you could fight, we always making 'em duck or die
A suit and tie is suitable and usual in suicide
CSI just might investigate this fucking parasite
(He dead, amen)
That's what they telling me
Aim it at your celebrity, this is studio felony
Ferragami so many and cool enough for the 70's
Nigga, payback's a bitch, and bitch, you been living in debt with me
Dead 'em all and especially
Leave a call on his mother voicemail
To say that he rest in peace, bigger chopper the recipe
Wrestling? That's irrelevant, rather rest at your residence
Whistling to the melody, couldn't think of a better D
Better be on your P and Q, it's just me Jay Rock, Soul and Q
Solar system and barbeque, nothing else you can do

(He dead), yup-yup (Amen), I killed him
(He dead, Amen) Amen

Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'm Marilyn Manson, don't ask for your favorite rapper
(He dead), yup-yup (Amen), I know
(He dead) for sure (Amen), Amen

Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'm Marilyn Manson, don't ask for your favorite rapper
I rapped him and made him Casper, I captured the likes of NASA
My pedigree to fly past ya, I pass the weed to the pastor
We all are sinners, won't you send us to Bible study faster?
Your hypocritist reaction a blasphemy
I assassin my casualty and it's casually done, and tell 'em my salary come
In lumps of one hundreds, don't talk to be 'bout no money
The sun is under my feet and I come in peace to compete
I don't run if you rather leap, my statistics go up in weeks
And I go visit the nearest creek, and I get busy on many MC
Really ballistic, anybody can see
Any assistance, everybody done see
Some persistence, recognize I be
Really too vicious, the permanent beast
And the demolition, breaking up the streets
Better partition, better dot your T
And I gon' mention, how the far you see
Putting my dick in the rap industry
Everybody bitchin', getting mad at me
Recognize Kendrick in the battery
And I'm charged up and the catastrophe
Is charged up and the audacity
And y'all fucks never could hassle me
And y'all luck just ran out, you'll see

(He dead), yup-yup (Amen), I know
(He dead) for sure (Amen), Amen
Got me breathing with dragons
I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'm Marilyn Manson, don't ask for your favorite rapper




(He dead), yup-yup (Amen), I know
(He dead), for sure (Amen) Amen

Overall Meaning

In Kendrick Lamar's song Rigamortis, we see the rapper showcasing his technical abilities and lyrical prowess. In the first few lines, he likens himself to a dragon, signaling his ability to breathe fire through his music. He also boasts about his capabilities as a rapper by comparing himself to other famous figures like Marilyn Manson. The wordplay and metaphors throughout the song are impressive, showing Kendrick's ability to weave intricate ideas into his lyrics.


As the song progresses, Kendrick discusses his rise as a rapper and the criticisms he receives from other artists who try to emulate his style. He speaks directly to those who try to copy his flow and warns them that their actions only show their lack of originality. The second half of the song takes a more aggressive tone as Kendrick calls out those who have wronged him and caused him frustration. Playing on the word "dead," he refers to "killing" other artists who have tried to emulate his style and warns them about the consequences of their actions.


Overall, Kendrick Lamar's Rigamortis is a powerful and skillful display of his abilities as a rapper. The song shows off his technical skills, his wordplay, and his ability to weave intricate ideas into his lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Got me breathing with dragons
I'm in a league of my own and breathe fire with my words


I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'll demolish you and what you hold dear


I'm Marilyn Manson with madness, now just imagine the magic
I'm unpredictable and make a spectacle of myself, just like Marilyn Manson


I light to asses, don't ask for your favorite rapper
I outshine all other rappers and don't compare me to anyone else


(He dead) Yessir (Amen) Chuuch
I killed that rapper and everyone agrees


(He dead) I killed him (Amen) Bitch
I'll kill any rapper who dares to compete with me


And this is rigamortis and it's gorgeous when you die
My rhymes are deadly and beautiful at the same time


Ali recorded and I'm Morpheus, the Matrix of my mind
I'm the architect of my own rhymes and Ali's my witness


I'm out the orbit, you an orphan and a hairdresser combined
I'm on another level and everyone else is below me


I'm on the toilet when I rhyme if you the shit then I decline
My rhymes are so effortless, I can even write them on the toilet


I climax where you begin and then I end on Cloud 9
I reach my peak before you even start, and end on top


And that's important when you morph into a angel in the sky
I'll go down in history as a legend when I die


And don't be forging all my signatures, my listeners reply and tell me
Don't copy my style, my fans will call you out on it


That you biting style, you got a hell of an appetite
You're stealing my style and showing an insatiable hunger for more


And I'mma be here for a while just buckle up before the ride
I'll be in the game for a long time, so prepare yourself


Or knuckle up if you could fight, we always making them duck or die
I'll fight anyone who tries to take me down because we dominate the game


A suit and tie is suitable and usual in suicide
Musicians are often taken advantage of and end up dead


CSI just might investigate this fucking parasite
I'm so dangerous, even the police might come after me


Aim it at your celebrity, this is studio felony
I'll go after any famous or established artists and make it seem like a crime


Ferragami so many and cool enough for the 70's
I have so many expensive shoes that I could transport back to the 70s and still be fashionable


Nigga, payback's a bitch and bitch you been living in debt with me
You owe me, and I'll make you pay for your actions


That I more than especially, leave a call on his mother voicemail
I killed a rival rapper and left a message for his grieving mother


To say that he rest in peace, bigger chopper the recipe
I killed him with a bigger and better weapon


Whistling to the melody couldn't think of a better D
My rhymes come easily and are always on point


Better be on your P and Q, it's just me Jay Rock, Soul and Q
You better watch out, because it's just me and my crew coming for you


So the system ain't barbeque, ain't nothing else you can do
The system is against us and there's nothing we can do about it


Got me breathing with dragons
I'm on top and breathing fire


I'll crack the egg in your basket, you bastard
I'll destroy everything you hold dear


I'm Marilyn Manson don't ask for your favorite rapper
I'm in a league of my own, don't compare me to anyone else


(He dead) yup-yup (Amen) I know
I killed that rapper and I know it


(He dead) for sure (Amen) Amen
He's really dead, I made sure of it


I rapped him and made him Casper, I captured the likes of NASA
I outshone that rapper and it was noticed by NASA


My pedigree to fly past ya, I pass the weed to the pastor
I'm from a different class and even religious leaders smoke weed with me


We all are sinners, won't you send us to bible study faster
We're all flawed and could use some religious redemption


Your hypocrite-esque reaction a blasphemy
Your fake and insincere reaction is an insult to religion


I assassin my casualty and it's casually done and tell 'em my salary come
I effortlessly take out my rivals and get paid to do so


A lump sum of hundreds don't talk to be 'bout no money
I have so much money that I don't even want to hear about it


The sun is under my feet and I come in peace to compete
I'm on top and come in peace, but I'm always ready to compete


I don't run if you rather leap, my statistics go up in weeks
I don't back down from a challenge, and my stats keep getting better week by week


And I go visit the nearest creek and I get busy on many MC
I go to secluded places to write rhymes and take down any rapper who crosses me


Really ballistic, anybody can see any assistance, everybody done see
I'm really good at what I do, and everyone knows it


Some persistence, recognize I be really too vicious, the permanent beast
My persistence pays off, and my ruthlessness is part of my permanent persona


And the demolition, breaking up the streets, better partition, better dot your T
I'm breaking down the system and causing chaos, so you better be prepared


And I gon' mention, how the far you see, putting my dick in the rap industry
I'm dominating the rap industry and there's nothing anyone can do about it


Everybody bitchin', getting mad at me, recognize Kendrick in the battery
Everyone's complaining, but I'm still on top, and everyone recognizes my talents


And I'm charged up and the catastrophe is charged up and the audacity
I'm on fire and causing chaos, and I'm not afraid to say it


And y'all fucks, never could hassle me and y'all luck, just ran out you'll see
None of you can take me on, and your luck just ran out




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: William T. Brown, Kendrick Lamar, Anthony Mark Spears

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Kendrick didn’t go mainstream. Mainstream went Kendrick.

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This kendrick guy seems pretty good. I hope he makes it.

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