Schizo
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Let me start off this letter saying I don't like you
The singer is addressing Death and expressing his feelings towards it.

Scared of you, but I will fight you
The singer is afraid of death but is willing to confront it when the time comes.

I stare at the ceiling and think about you
The singer is frequently haunted by thoughts of death, and it is consuming his mind.

Curiosity killing me, thinking of when I'ma meet you
The artist is curious about the experience of dying and meeting Death, but the thought of it is causing him anxiety.

You introduced yourself to so many others, mothers, sisters and brothers
Death has taken the lives of many people, including family members and loved ones.

Children and babies, drive me crazy, I wonder
The singer is particularly disturbed by the idea of young children and babies dying, and is wondering how Death can be so indiscriminate in its actions.

Why you love people that love people that do right?
The singer questions Death's motivations for taking the lives of good people who have not wronged anyone.

Is it rocket science to you, or is it just your type?
The artist is questioning whether or not Death takes joy in causing people suffering.

One of my biggest fears
The artist reveals that his fear of Death is one of his greatest fears.

Is waking up four in the morning and gotta hear you met one of my peers
The worst scenario for the artist is waking up to the news that someone close to him has died.

Or maybe a person that I'll never meet cause of you
The singer acknowledges that Death takes people from all walks of life, even those he has never met.

You, son of a bitch, and I wish you never existed
The artist expresses his anger and frustration towards Death and wishes that it did not exist.

And I swear I'd blow your brains out if you paid me a visit
The singer is so angry with Death that he wishes he could kill it.

But that's not realistic, cause you'll never write
The singer acknowledges that Death is inevitable and cannot be defeated or stalled.

Please take it personal
The singer is pleading with Death to take his letter seriously and understand the pain it causes him.

Because it's personal
The pain caused by Death is deeply personal to the artist and affects him on a profound level.

Should be ashamed of the moves you make
The artist suggests that Death should feel remorse for the harm it causes.

Every day you remind me that you're always there
The singer is constantly aware of death's presence and is reminded of it every day.

Cause every time I come around, someone's getting shot down
The singer is surrounded by violence and death in the community he lives in.

And all I say is a prayer, so help me Lord
The artist prays for protection and guidance from God in a world where death is a constant threat.

Then the Lord talk back, I can't help you boy
The artist feels as though God is not always there to protect him from death, and he is left to confront it on his own.

That's fucked up, my luck's fucked, was cursed before birth
The artist feels cursed to live in a world where death is all around him and feels as though he has no control over his own fate.

I gotta live my life with the hurt
The singer must learn to live with the pain of losing loved ones and the constant threat of death.

Of knowing that you're everlasting, dwelling upon the masses
Death is a constant presence that affects everyone and has a significant impact on society.

Sooner or later, I'm tired and weary and my gray hairs are not in my favor
The singer is tired of living in a world where death is always lurking around the corner and is growing weary of constantly confronting it.

Let me start off this letter saying I don't like you too
The singer is continuing his letter to Death and reiterating that he does not like it.

And the reason why we haven't met because I've been busy dude
The singer has not yet faced death because he has been preoccupied with other things in his life.

But ever since grade school I watched your every move
The artist has been aware of death from a young age and has been constantly reminded of its presence.

You slipped up a few times
The artist has witnessed instances where people have narrowly escaped death or have come back from near-death experiences.

I gave you a pass, so don't say I ain't sympathetic
The singer acknowledges that he has had close calls with death but has managed to survive, and understands that death is a difficult experience for everyone.

But you can bet it, your curiosity, I'ma dead it
The singer wants to stop thinking about death and wants to move forward with his life without the constant reminder of death looming over him.

Everybody wanna know why I act this way
The artist acknowledges that people may not understand his fear of death and the way it affects him.

Let's just say, I had a bad day
The artist is using humor to downplay his fear of death and make it more relatable to others.

Matter of fact everyday, gotta take it out on somebody
The artist is constantly dealing with the fear of death and sometimes takes out his anger and frustration on other people.

And you could probably find me wherever the wolves parade
The singer is drawn to violent and dangerous situations, which could potentially lead to his death.

I was born to be a killjoy, I'm a old brat
The artist has a negative outlook on life and sees himself as a burden or annoyance to others.

Conceived by Adam and Eve, so who you mad at?
The singer is questioning the origin of death and asking who is to blame for its existence.

Not me, see me, I'm just doing my job
The singer is acknowledging that death is a natural and inevitable part of life, and Death is merely doing its job.

And you ducking me is mos def an odd
The singer understands that avoiding death is difficult, and Death is always just one step away.

So why send this letter as if I never knew you?
The artist is wondering why he bothers writing to Death, as it is always present in his life.

I'd rather knock on your door and just give it to you
The artist wishes he could confront Death face to face and express his feelings to it directly.

It's everywhere, the streets, the corners
The singer is observing that death is present in all aspects of life and is inescapable.

The coroners, the morgues
Even in places where death is traditionally associated with, such as funeral homes, death is still omnipresent.

Cemeteries, hospitals
Death is present in places associated with both the beginning and end of life.

Heard about 'em when I was little
The artist has been aware of death from a young age, and it has had a significant impact on his life.

Tomorrow's not promised
The artist understands that death could come at any moment and is something that he should always be prepared for.

Cause any day he can be knocking at your front door
The singer understands that death is unpredictable and can happen to anyone at any time.

War, genocide, homicide
The artist acknowledges that death can take many different forms, including in acts of violence or large-scale conflicts.

Suicide, all coincide
The singer understands that death by suicide is a complex and difficult issue, and is a form of death that is often stigmatized.

Signed and sealed by the living
The singer is questioning who is responsible for death, and whether it is a natural part of life or a product of human behavior.

Make it, don't take it
The singer is urging people to make the most of their lives and not take their time for granted, as death could come at any moment.