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.
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Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Drugs won't get you high as this
Fame won't get you high as this
Chains won't get you high as this
Juice won't get you high as this
Crew won't get you high as this
Hate won't get you high as this
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Drugs won't get you high as this
Fame won't get you high as this
Chains won't get you high as this
Juice won't get you high as this
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Life won't get you high like this here, no
He won't get you high like this here, no
She won't get you high like this here, no
For free won't get you high like this here, no
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bentleys won't get you high, like, no
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Life won't get you high, no, no, no
He won't get you high, no, no, no
She won't get you high, no, no, no
For free won't get you high, no, no, no
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bentleys won't get you high, no, no, no
Bars won't get you high, no, no, no
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch, you
You be in your feelins, I be in my bag, you bitch, you
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch, you
Everything I'm working gotta be the best, you bitch, you
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch
You be in your feelins, I be in my bag, you bitch
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch
Everything I'm working gotta be the -
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Me don't want problem
(Me don't want problem)
Me don't want trick
(Me don't want trick)
Me do want dollars
(Me do want dollars)
Me want it big
(Me do want dollars)
Me don't want problem
(We ride Impalas)
Me don't want trick
(Me don't want trick)
Me do want dollars
(Me don't want trick)
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
We don't want problem
(We don't want problem)
We don't want trick
(We don't want trick)
We do want dollar
(We do want dollar)
We do it big
(We don't want problem)
We do it big
(We don't want problem)
We do it big
(We don't want trick)
We don't want problem
(We don't want problem)
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
"Untitled 07 | Levitate" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar. The song is an exploration of the various ways in which people try to achieve a "high" or a sense of fulfillment or satisfaction. Lamar argues that material possessions, fame, drugs, and love are not adequate enough to bring a person this high. The song is a call for people to detach themselves from the superficial desires of our consumerist culture and find a better way to achieve contentment.
Lamar starts by saying that despite what people may think, love, drugs, fame, chains, juice, crew, and hate won't get them high. He emphasizes that even life, which is often seen as the most precious thing, won't get them high. Lamar is essentially saying that no matter how hard people try, they will never find true happiness or fulfillment through material possessions or love. He then proceeds to say that people need to "levitate" above these desires and find a better way to achieve satisfaction that doesn't rely on external things.
The second verse reiterates the same message and says that "two keys won't get you high," nor will "Bentleys" or "bars." Lamar is trying to communicate that no matter the level of one's wealth or social status, it will never bring true happiness. In the third verse, Lamar's language and tone shift. He uses derogatory language and orders individuals to "get some cash." He speaks about his own journey and emphasizes that he is focused on his work and achieving the best. However, despite his success, he reminds the listener that the pursuit of money or external success cannot bring people true fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
Love won't get you high as this
Love cannot compare to the feeling of being high
Drugs won't get you high as this
Even drugs cannot match the feeling of being high
Fame won't get you high as this
Fame and popularity cannot give the same high as other things
Chains won't get you high as this
Material possessions like chains do not compare to the high Kendrick is feeling
Juice won't get you high as this
The power and influence of juice or connections cannot provide the same high
Crew won't get you high as this
The support of a crew cannot provide the same high
Hate won't get you high as this
Hate and negativity do not compare to the high Kendrick is experiencing
Levitate, levitate, levitate, levitate
Repetition of the phrase 'levitate' symbolizes the ecstasy of the high
Life won't get you high like this here, no
Everyday life cannot match the high Kendrick is experiencing
He won't get you high like this here, no
A man cannot provide the same feeling of being high as the current situation
She won't get you high like this here, no
A woman cannot provide the same feeling of being high as the current situation
For free won't get you high like this here, no
Getting something for free cannot compare to the high Kendrick is experiencing
Two keys won't get you high, no, no, no
Keys or access to things cannot provide the same high
Bentleys won't get you high, like, no
Luxury cars like Bentleys cannot match the current high
Bars won't get you high, no, no, no
Bars or places to hang out cannot provide the same high
Shut your fuckin' mouth and get some cash, you bitch, you
The importance of making money and not complaining as a way to achieve the high
Santa's reindeer better have some ass, you bitch, you
A crude joke to showcase the carefree, wild state Kendrick is in while being high
Everything I'm working gotta be the best, you bitch, you
The need to always strive for the best while high
Me don't want problem
Kendrick wants no problems or complications during his high
Me do want dollars
The desire for money while in this state of mind
Me want it big
The desire for grandeur and abundance while in this state of mind
We don't want problem
The collective desire for no problems or complications with those experiencing the high with Kendrick
We don't want trick
The collective rejection of trickery or deceit during the high
We do want dollar
The collective desire for money while in this state of mind
Writer(s): KENDRICK LAMAR, ADAM KING FEENEY, DAVEON JACKSON, BROCK KORSAN, RON LATOUR
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