The Heart Pt. 3
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

Don't tell a lie on me
Do not spread false information about me

I won't tell the truth 'bout you
I won't reveal the truth about you either

Thirty millions later, my future favors
After achieving success and wealth, my future prospects are looking promising

The legendary status of a hip-hop rhyme savior
I have reached a status in hip-hop where I am considered legendary and a savior of the art form

Travel round the atlas in this spaceship candy-coated
I travel around the world in a luxurious and flashy manner

My day shift's been devoted to fuckin' up bundles of paper
I spend my days working hard to make money

Pi equals three-fourteen
Using the mathematical constant Pi (3.14) metaphorically

The devil's pie is big enough to justify the whole thing
The temptations and vices in life are powerful enough to justify indulging in them

Wait up
Hold on, wait a moment

Lampin' in Jamaica, the cloud's turnin', my thought's turnin'
Relaxing in Jamaica, my mind is wandering and contemplating

Burnin' castor oil, I been determined to make an earnin'
Using castor oil in a symbolic sense, I have been determined to make a living

This seed in this soil is classified
Referring to himself as a seed, he is saying his potential is classified and special

I'm satisfied when I strategize my kid's future
I find contentment in planning for my children's future

I ain't sanctified enough to say that I won't shoot ya
He does not claim to be holy enough to abstain from resorting to violence

I done vandalized the industry full circuit
He has disrupted and caused chaos in the music industry on a large scale

The earthiest slash thirstiest nigga you know versus this
He is the most down-to-earth and ambitious person compared to anyone else

Scum of a land that transcend two surfaces
Referring to himself as scum, he is able to rise above and transcend societal boundaries

The richer the poorer, the bigger the picture
The larger the inequality between the rich and poor, the more evident the societal issues become

The more blood pours, but
Despite the bloodshed and violence, there is something more important to be addressed

My fans can't wait for me to son ya punk ass and crush your whole lil shit
His fans eagerly anticipate him confronting and defeating his rivals

I'll Big Pun ya punk ass, you a scared little bitch
He will defeat his rivals in a manner similar to how Big Punisher would

Tiptoein' around my name, nigga, ya lame
People who avoid mentioning his name indirectly reveal their fear and weakness

And when I get at you, homie, don't you just tell me you was just playin'
When he confronts his rivals, he expects them to deny their previous actions

Oh I was just playin' with you K-Dot, c'mon
His rivals will try to downplay their previous behavior and claim they were just joking

You know a nigga rock with you, bro
They will try to convince him that they are still supportive and on good terms

Shut the fuck up, you sound like the last nigga I know
He dismisses their attempts to justify their behavior, comparing them to someone he has encountered before

Might end up like the last nigga I know
His rivals may meet the same fate as the person he is referring to

Oh, you don't wanna clash? Nigga, I know
He taunts his rivals, implying they are afraid of confronting him directly

I put my foot on the gas, head on the floor
He accelerates his career with full dedication and determination

Hoppin' out before the vehicle crash, I'm on a roll
He takes bold moves and takes risks, always staying ahead of the potential downfall

Yellin', 'One, two, three, four, five
A chant-like proclamation, asserting his greatness and skill as a rapper

I am the greatest rapper alive'
Claiming his position as the best rapper currently in the game

So damn great, motherfucker, I've died
His greatness is so overwhelming that it is as if he has already achieved the afterlife

What you hearin' now is a paranormal vibe
His music carries a unique and otherworldly energy

House on the hill, house on the beach, nigga (facts)
Accumulating wealth and luxurious living

A condo in Compton, I'm still in reach, nigga (facts)
Despite his success, he remains connected to his roots in Compton

I'm fresh out the water I'm 'bout to breach, nigga
He is prepared to make a big wave and entrance onto the scene

The five-foot giant woke up out of his sleep, nigga
Referring to himself as a giant, he has awoken and is ready to dominate

Oh yeah, oh yeah, more cars, more leers
More cars and attention from people

More bars, no peers, no scars, no fear, fuck y'all, sincere
He has more rap skills and confidence than anyone else, not afraid of anyone

I heard the whispers, I curved the whispers, you know what the risk is
He has heard the rumors and gossip, but he ignores and avoids them, understanding the potential consequences

Earth indigenous, ya body reverting to stiffness
He is connected to the earth, while others are becoming rigid and lifeless

The whole world goin' mad
The world is descending into chaos

Bodies is adding up, market's about to crash
There is a high death toll, and the economy is on the verge of collapse

Niggas is fake rich, bitches is fake bad
People are pretending to be wealthy and attractive

Blacks that act white, whites that do the dab
Black people trying to assimilate with white culture, and white people imitating black culture in a superficial way

Donald Trump is a chump, know how we feel, punk
Donald Trump is seen as foolish by many, and he understands the sentiment

Tell 'em that God comin'
He plans to announce his impending greatness and impact

And Russia need a replay button, y'all up to somethin'
He suggests that Russia is involved in something suspicious and there needs to be a reevaluation

Electorial votes look like memorial votes
The election process feels like a funeral, with the hope and dreams of the people being ignored

But America's truth ain't ignorin' the votes
The true state of America cannot be ignored, no matter how the votes are tallied

It's blasphemy, how many gon' blast for me?
He wonders how many people will risk their lives and go to war for him

I prophesied on my last song, you laughed at me
In a previous song, he made a prophecy, which was not taken seriously

Oh, when the shit get brackin', don't you ask for me
When things get dangerous and chaotic, his rivals should not seek his help

How many leaders gon' tell you the truth after me?
He questions how many leaders will continue to speak the truth after his time

G Malone big bro, kudos to him
He gives credit and praise to G Malone, calling him a big brother figure

I was 2 Os from a M, tryna be big as Em
He was close to making a million dollars, aspiring to be as successful as Eminem

Salmon and capers, fame and lawsuits
Referencing luxury and legal battles that come with fame and wealth

You looking at me in Chucks, I'm looking at y'all suits
Despite his laid-back appearance, he observes that his critics are dressed in professional attire

Me and Top Dawg playing rock-paper-scissors in court
He and his record label president are making strategic decisions in legal battles

And real hustler lose money just to go get some more
A true hustler will take risks and invest money to make even more

I said it's like that, drop one classic, came right back
He confidently declares that he can release a successful album and return with another hit quickly

'Nother classic, right back
Following up one successful album with another

My next album, the whole industry on the ice pack
He predicts that his next album will cause a major disruption and put the whole industry on edge

With TOC
Referring to TDE (Top Dawg Entertainment) as 'The Other Color'

You see the flames and my E-Y-E's
He possesses a fiery passion and determination, which can be seen in his eyes

It's not a game and the whole world is going mad, daddy
He emphasizes that the current state of the world is not a joke and is causing him concern

It's sad, daddy
He expresses his sadness and disappointment in the current state of affairs

My only advice? Go and get you a bag, daddy
His only advice is for others to focus on securing their own success and financial stability

Lee Baca, on trial tryna portray a boxer
Referring to Lee Baca, a former Sheriff of Los Angeles County, who is attempting to defend himself in court

Beatin' up on my niggas while the COs watch 'em
He criticizes the unfair treatment of his friends by correctional officers in jails

Tables turned, lesson learned, my best look
The tables have turned, and lessons have been learned from the experiences he has faced

You jumped sides on me, now you 'bout to meet Westbrook
After someone betrayed him, they will now face the consequences and encounter his retaliatory force

Go celebrate with your team and let victory vouch you
He sarcastically suggests that his enemies should celebrate their temporary successes, but they will ultimately be exposed

Just know the next game played, I might slap the shit out you
He warns his adversaries that in the future, he may physically confront them

Technical foul, I'm flagrant, I'm foul
He acknowledges his aggressive and confrontational nature, often crossing boundaries

They throwin' me out, you throw in the towel
While others give up on him, he remains resilient and refuses to quit

Look at the crowd, they (nah, I don't like that)
He rejects the opinions and reactions of the crowd, indicating that he does not care for their approval

Look at my smile, I'm smirking
He takes pleasure in the situation, wearing a confident smirk on his face

Calm but urgent (that ain't the style, fuck)
He may appear calm, but there is an underlying sense of urgency in his actions and decisions

So many verses, you live in denial (fuck)
He has a vast repertoire of verses, and those who deny his talent are in denial themselves

So many verses, I never run out, what?
He boasts about his ability to constantly create new and impressive verses

You making him nervous, the music is loud
His rivals are making him nervous because his music is more popular and influential

Hoe, Jay Z Hall of Fame, sit your punk ass down (sit yo' punk ass down)
He compares himself to Jay Z, who is in the Hall of Fame, and tells his haters to humble themselves

So that means you ain't bigger than rapping (what else?)
He implies that his critics should not think they are superior to him and the rap game

So that means no more playing the backseats (what else?)
He demands that his rivals stop hiding in the background and step up to face him directly

My spot is solidified if you ask me (what else?)
He firmly believes that he has secured his position in the rap industry

My name is identified as 'that king'
He declares himself as 'that king', a figure of power and authority

I'll let y'all worry about a list, I'm on some other shit
He dismisses the importance of being included on lists, focusing instead on his own unique path

A difference between accomplishments and astonishments
He differentiates between ordinary achievements and extraordinary feats

You know what time it is, ante up, this is in forever
He challenges his rivals, urging them to step up and face the consequences of their actions

Y'all got 'til April the 7th to get ya'll shit together
He gives them a deadline until April 7th to sort out their issues or face the consequences

Let's get it!
A call to action, urging everyone to get ready and take on the challenge

Look look, on foenem
A phrase used to emphasize seriousness and credibility