Untitled
Kendrick Lamar Lyrics


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Two tears in a bucket I cried with you
But I could never lie with you
I could never afford not to afford
I could never put my plans to the side with you
I could never see a red light, like a deer with the headlight
I freeze up when I re-up
See I barely had patience, and you're relating
Only the moment to complete us
While you hate to work for us
Went to work for it, see 9 to 5 was so jive turkey
But when Thanksgiving came, checks didn't hurt me
You plead the fifth, I read the Fifth Amendment
We both criminals with bad intention
They say time heals all, but if I could short cut my success
Corevettes, buy them all uh
But why you so sad
Walking around with them blue faces
They say I'm down on my luck
And it's something I gotta have, blue faces
I hit the bank today and tell 'em
Color me bad, blue faces
Gettin' new money, and it's breaking me down

My home girl got a credit card scam
She got a scholarship to college but she don't give a damn
And tuition got a black women wishin'
She saying this on the phone with the noodles in the pan
I know you woman I console you woman
You feel like the universe owe you woman
Oh the anticipation, hoping you could make it women
Don't prosper chasing education
But your talented, and can't handle it
And your homegirls can't be your manager
Three sixty five times four plus more
Can't get it right tell me do you got the stamina
But ain't no money like fast money
Even today I'm considered a crash dummy
A rapper chasing stardom how can I fast forward
My accolades better than all them
But why I'm so sad? Walking around with them, blue faces
They say I'm down on my luck and it's something I gotta have, blue faces
I hit the bank today and tell 'em
Color me bad, blue faces
Gettin' new money, and it's breaking me down to the top

I love God, I love speed
I love drank, I love me
I love oceans in the deep
I love women, I love me
I love God
But I'm scared of godspeed sometimes

Wrote this song looking at a broke home maybe (broke home maybe)
You know the poverty stricken little broke born baby (broke born baby)
Somebody said Kendrick american this sure is crazy
And I said why, then he looked me in the eye
And said homie you're messed up, you're praying for good luck
You're wishing for miracles, living through ish you're crying hysterical
Settle for everything, complain about everything
Say your soul cracked, my world amphetamine
Your projects ain't it, I live in a hut
Your living to keep warm, I'm living to pay rent
I paved my way through, praying to Allah
You played your way through, dinner with wifi
Bull ish yourself your talking to strangers
Same thing go for the ones you came with
We all came on a boat looking for hope
And all you can say is that your looking for dope
These days ain't no compromise
Your paint ain't my sampton time
A brand new excuse ain't nothin' to me
See I made my moves with shackled feet

Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town
Cape Town, Cape Town, Cape Town, uh
Corn row Kenny arm wanted with the mixed dashboard triple digits, skirt
Wanted with the mixed dashboard triple digits, skirt skirt
Corn row Kenny
So many plagues on me I finesse
Hollow same views with some sex
I lost a lot of love for missionary
This the first time I react
Me and top is like a Kobe and ville
A father figure play with him you get killed
Play with me and he will kill you himself
Tde the mafia of the west
Move in silence yeah we juckin' like that
Act of violence yeah we jigga like that
Did a lot of dumb things in my past
Love will give me hope and I don't relapse
Dave just bought a new 9/11
Almost thought I'd seen another plane crash
Q just bought a brand new McLaren
Rock-a-lack about to buy the projects
Moosa got his son dripping in gold
Me? I'm about to let my hair down on hoes
Ali 'bout to let his hair down on hoes
Top billing that's a million a show
Might blow the whole Remy on Soul
Might tell Obama be more like Punch
Sounwave got a Grammy this year
Mack wop, bet he do what he want

Level two, level two
No I'm not done
You ain't gotta tell me that I'm the one
I could put a rapper on life support
Guarantee something that none of you want
Then hold me down and they yell something like
Rent is like twenty five hundred a month
What if I empty my bank out and stunt?
What if I empty my bank out and stunt?
You ain't gotta tell me that I'm the one
You ain't gotta tell me that I'm the one
You ain't gotta tell me that I'm the one
You ain't got, you ain't got, you ain't got, you ain't got,
Tell me that, tell me that I am the one
You ain't got, you ain't got




You ain't got, you ain't got tell me that, what, I'm the one
Yes, I'm the one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Kendrick Lamar's "Untitled" focus on the different perspectives on success and life offered by individuals of diverse cultural and racial backgrounds. The song consists of four verses delivered in a call-and-response style, each exploring the point of view of a particular individual: an Asian man, an Indian man, a Black man, and a White man. The Asian man advocates the importance of peace of mind and meditation, urging Kendrick to stop obsessing over his career and focus on his health. The Indian man stresses the value of investing in property and building equity for future generations. The Black man suggests that sexual prowess and satisfaction are vital to a fulfilling life, urging Kendrick to shed his inhibitions and indulge his desires. Finally, the White man offers a deal to Kendrick that would make him rich but would require him to compromise his artistic authenticity.


Line by Line Meaning

What did the asian say
The Asian offers advice on how to find peace of mind.


A peace of mind, that's what the asian said
Finding a peace of mind should be a key priority in life.


I needed divine intervention
I needed help from a higher power.


Was his religion and I was surprised
The Asian's religious beliefs surprised me.


Him believing in buddha, me believing in god
The Asian believes in Buddha while I believe in God.


Asked me what am I doing he said taking my time
The Asian suggests that I should take my time instead of rushing through life.


Meditation is a must it don't hurt if you try
The Asian recommends trying meditation as a way to find peace of mind.


See you thinking too much plus your too full of yourself
The Asian observes that I overthink and am too self-centered.


Worried about your career, but did you think of your health
The Asian asks if I have considered my health while focusing on my career.


What did the indian say
The Indian offers advice on how to achieve longevity and build wealth.


A peace of the land, that's what the indian said
Owning property can bring peace and stability in life.


I needed demand, telling me longevity is in the dirt
The Indian suggests that owning land is a key way to achieve long-term success.


Buy some property first, profit on better dollar
The Indian recommends buying property as a wise investment for future profit.


With generational perks, Equity at his best, really, you should invest
Owning property has many long-term benefits, and the Indian suggests it is a smart investment.


These tangible things expire, don't you expect
Material possessions will not last forever, so investing in something like property is more worthwhile.


Income with so much outcome and yes
Having a steady income and accumulating long-term benefits is ideal.


Look at my heritage, we blessed
The Indian takes pride in his cultural heritage and suggests it has provided him with opportunities for success and prosperity.


Now what the black man say?
The Black man offers his perspective on what is important in life.


A piece of nookie
Sexual pleasure is something that motivates the Black man.


That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
Focusing on sex motivates the Black man to push himself to achieve more.


To the limit, satisfy my hunger
The Black man wants to push himself to his limit and satisfy his desires.


Do it all for a woman, hair cut to a wool
The Black man is willing to do anything for a woman, even change his appearance.


We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
The Black man enjoys living in the city and socializing with women.


What you saying to me
The Black man asks for clarification on the Asian's advice.


He said homie, come back to reality for a week
The Asian recommends taking a break from one's desires and returning to reality for a short period of time.


Nookie is power, cut on a new chick every night
The Black man sees sexual pleasure as a source of power and enjoys having multiple partners.


I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it
The Black man feels proud of his sexual exploits and thinks others should also be open to them.


What the white man say?
The White man offers his perspective on making money in the music industry.


A piece of mines, That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
The White man is primarily interested in making money from Kendrick Lamar's music.


Telling me that he selling me just for $10.99
The White man informs Kendrick that he is making money from selling his music for a low price.


I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
Kendrick's success makes the music company a lot of money.


What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
The White man suggests that compromise is acceptable if it increases profits.


Make a million or more, you living better than average
The White man suggests that making a lot of money is better than living an average lifestyle.


You losing your core following, gaining it all
Making compromises may cause Kendrick to lose some of his loyal fans but gain new ones.


Put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
Kendrick sees his talent as something that can be sold for a high price, which he can then withdraw from the bank.


Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
Kendrick dreams of achieving great success and elevating his career to new heights.


Tell me what you accomplished and what he said to the boy
Kendrick asks someone about their accomplishments and what they have achieved in life.


I'mma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
The other person promises Kendrick something that he cannot ignore.


Your profession anonymous as an artist
Kendrick's career as an artist is not well-known to the other person.


I don't target your market
The other person is not interested in targeting Kendrick's specific audience or market.


You ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
The other person is suggesting a business deal or investment, but Kendrick's artistic signature is not part of the deal.


A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
There are many rappers who are not succeeding in the music industry.


World tour, your masters, mortgage, I need ya
The other person wants to invest in Kendrick's future success, offering opportunities for a world tour, financial freedom, and ownership of his music.


I holler, what you do? What you say?
Someone asks Kendrick what he plans to do and say in response to the other person's offer.


I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
Kendrick will enjoy the benefits of working hard if he is able to succeed and achieve his goals.


Tell 'em we don't die, we multiply
Black people are resilient and can continue to thrive and reproduce despite adversity.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARK ANTHONY SPEARS, TONY RUSSELL, STEPHEN BRUNER, KENDRICK LAMAR, DION FRILEY, ROBERT GUERINGER

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