The Recipe
Kendrick Lamar ft Ab-Soul ScHoolboy Q & Jay Rock Lyrics
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Good times and get caked up, uh, sunshine coming through my blinds
I’m living but, really though, it’s never enough
10 milli on, that's a must, living in California
Everybody wanna visit for (Women, weed and weather)
They come for (Women, weed and weather)
(For the women, weed and weather)
From all around the world for the (Women, weed and weather)
Still everybody gotta build for that, me? I make mills off that
How the fuck can’t y'all see I ride, when I drive, down the block and
You look outside, H-A-T-E in your eyes, I enter big money for the enterprise
It’s a beautiful day I guess for a bitch to roll with Andre I guess
Roll it up, baby come lift that dress then roll it up for me when I’m stressed
You might catch me in Atlanta looking like a boss
New Orleans and then Miami, party in New York
Texas I be screwed up, Chi town I be really pimping
But nothing like my hometown I’m forever living
Women, weed and weather
(They come for) women, weed and weather
For the women, weed and weather
(From all around the world for the) women, weed and weather
Got that women, weed and weather
Don't it sound clever, come and play
What more can I say? Welcome to LA
My nigga said he wanna fly out to get him
Some, three W's only for a three day run, bitch
Take them motherfuckin' panties off, you ain't no nun, shit
I be living in the sky every time I ride by them hoes
Ribbon in the sky on the radio cause Stevie know I control
Let it breathe, I control, California living 'til I am old
You want to be one, to peak on the chart
So the peons can be gone and pee on their hearts
She in the coupe, she in the Neon cause she on the BS before we can start
Fuck with a nigga, ride with a nigga, let 'em know the priority order me
Hennessy and for my niggas OG Killa, call it Jason Voorhees
Boy he's on his job, boy he sure be having the marks on they mark
Pretty bitches and tire marks, let 'em inhale them pipe exhausts
Let 'em reveal how much it cost for this life controlling my vice
No way hell no, uh uh, if I’m wrong I don't wanna be right
You want to be one, to peak on the chart
So the peons can be gone and pee on their hearts
Women, weed, weather, it’s not my fault
That it's 82 degrees and my top peeled off
You might catch me in Atlanta looking like a boss
New Orleans and then Miami, party in New York
Texas I be screwed up, Chi town I be really pimping
But nothing like my hometown I’m forever living
Women, weed and weather
(They come for) women, weed and weather
For the women, weed and weather
(From all around the world for the) women, weed and weather
Got that women, weed and weather
Don't it sound clever, come and play
What more can I say? Welcome to LA
Known for that homegrown where I come from
Smoke one, palm trees, double D's got 'em topless in the sun
I shall proceed, that's me, muthafuck your opinion
How many ways am I killing 'em? Shit, right around a billion
We on it, that mean we living for the moment
That mean she’ll fuck 'til the morning, time and I got time
And I know that I’m in a position of controlling, anything by that ocean
I'm a boss I’ll buy that ocean, ain't nobody fucking with this
They want that shit, they often feind, I give it to ‘em, but in between
My time, I gotta tie shoestrings, life’s a trip when you want these things
I often slip and then I lean toward three W's in life
You know blow job need an application, eating pussy make appetite
And yeah my type, I like 'em brown, just like my drink, the fuck you think
I don’t fuck with no hand me downs, see if you fuck then it's after me
You know how much I’mma make it work? You know her dress, slip it in her purse
When you discussed your love for lust, just make sure you visit here first, Cali
You might catch me in Atlanta looking like a boss
New Orleans and then Miami, party in New York
Texas I be screwed up, Chi town I be really pimping
But nothing like my hometown I’m forever living
Women, weed and weather
(They come for) women, weed and weather
For the women, weed and weather
(From all around the world for the) women, weed and weather
Got that women, weed and weather
Don't it sound clever, come and play
What more can I say? Welcome to LA
In the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar Feat. Black Hippy's song The Recipe, the artists talk about the beauty of living in California specifically focusing on three aspects of significance to them, which are women, weed and weather. They describe how despite having money, they still find the need for more wealth because the lifestyle they want to live is very expensive. They further explain how people from all over the world come to California because of its beautiful women, pleasant weather and weed. They admit that some people would go as far as killing for these pleasures.
The artists go on to describe their experiences living in various other states such as New Orleans, Miami, and New York but they emphasize that although these places are great, nothing can compare to their hometown, California. They continue to highlight how beautiful women and great weed help to make them feel at home wherever they go. They talk about their experiences and how they have mastered the art of living in luxury, which to them is the epitome of success.
Overall, these lyrics depict a life of luxury and excess that is centered around the pleasures of life. They also celebrate California as the ideal state, one that is characterized by beautiful sunsets, amazing weather, beautiful women, and weed.
Line by Line Meaning
Every morning when I wake up, uh, money on my mind
I wake up with the intention of making money
Good times and get caked up, uh, sunshine coming through my blinds
When I make money, I have a good time and enjoy the sunshine in my room
I’m living but, really though, it’s never enough
Even though I am alive, I still feel unsatisfied
10 milli on, that's a must, living in California
Living in California requires having at least 10 million dollars
Everybody wanna visit for (Women, weed and weather)
People from all over the world visit California for women, weed and good weather
They come for (Women, weed and weather)
Visitors come to California primarily for women, weed and good weather
(For the women, weed and weather)
These three things are the biggest attractions in California
From all around the world for the (Women, weed and weather)
People all over the world come to California for these three things
These niggas’ll kill for that, put it in your grill for that
People will go to great lengths to get these three things
Still everybody gotta build for that, me? I make mills off that
Everyone has to work to obtain these three things, but I make money off of them
How the fuck can’t y'all see I ride, when I drive, down the block and
I am successful and it's obvious when I drive down the street
You look outside, H-A-T-E in your eyes, I enter big money for the enterprise
People envy me when they see me driving by and making money for my business
It’s a beautiful day I guess for a bitch to roll with Andre I guess
It's a nice day for a woman to drive with me
Roll it up, baby come lift that dress then roll it up for me when I’m stressed
Smoke some weed and have sex with me to help me relax
You might catch me in Atlanta looking like a boss
I might be in Atlanta looking successful
New Orleans and then Miami, party in New York
I like to party in different cities such as Miami, New York, and New Orleans
Texas I be screwed up, Chi town I be really pimping
I party hard in Texas and have a lot of success pimping in Chicago
But nothing like my hometown I’m forever living
However, nothing beats my hometown and I'll always live there
Got that women, weed and weather
I have access to women, weed and good weather
Don't it sound clever, come and play
It sounds cool, come and enjoy it with me
What more can I say? Welcome to LA
What else is there to say? Welcome to Los Angeles
My nigga said he wanna fly out to get him
My friend said he wants to come visit me
Some, three W's only for a three day run, bitch
We'll only do what we came for, which are the three W's for three days
Take them motherfuckin' panties off, you ain't no nun, shit
Take off your panties and have sex with me
I be living in the sky every time I ride by them hoes
I feel on top of the world when I drive by beautiful women
Ribbon in the sky on the radio cause Stevie know I control
I am in control of the music that plays on the radio
Let it breathe, I control, California living 'til I am old
I'm living in California and will stay here until I'm old
You want to be one, to peak on the chart
You want to be successful like me
So the peons can be gone and pee on their hearts
So that the less successful people can be eliminated and feel heartbroken
She in the coupe, she in the Neon cause she on the BS before we can start
She's riding in a small, cheap car because she's causing problems before we even begin
Fuck with a nigga, ride with a nigga, let 'em know the priority order me
Work with me, ride with me, and make sure everyone knows I am the top priority
Hennessy and for my niggas OG Killa, call it Jason Voorhees
We drink Hennessy and smoke OG Kush, like the character Jason Voorhees
Boy he's on his job, boy he sure be having the marks on they mark
I am focused on my work and always succeed, leaving my competition behind
Pretty bitches and tire marks, let 'em inhale them pipe exhausts
I have beautiful women and fast cars, letting them breathe in my car's exhaust fumes
Let 'em reveal how much it cost for this life controlling my vice
Let them see how much money I spend on my lifestyle that controls my addiction
No way hell no, uh uh, if I’m wrong I don't wanna be right
I am so committed to my lifestyle that I don't want to change even if it's wrong
Women, weed, weather, it’s not my fault
I'm not responsible for the appeal of these three things
That it's 82 degrees and my top peeled off
It's so nice out that I have my car top down
Known for that homegrown where I come from
People know me for the high-quality weed that's grown where I'm from
Smoke one, palm trees, double D's got 'em topless in the sun
Smoke some weed and enjoy the palm trees and women with large breasts sunbathing
I shall proceed, that's me, muthafuck your opinion
I will continue to do what I want, regardless of others' opinions
How many ways am I killing 'em? Shit, right around a billion
I am doing very well, making close to a billion dollars
We on it, that mean we living for the moment
We are enjoying life in the present and not worrying about the future
That mean she’ll fuck 'til the morning, time and I got time
That means the woman will have sex with me all night and there's no rush
And I know that I’m in a position of controlling, anything by that ocean
I have the power to control anything by the ocean
I'm a boss I’ll buy that ocean, ain't nobody fucking with this
I am so powerful that I could buy the ocean and no one can stop me
They want that shit, they often feind, I give it to ‘em, but in between
People want what I have, and I can give it to them, but there's a price
My time, I gotta tie shoestrings, life’s a trip when you want these things
I have to be ready at all times because life is crazy when you want to maintain this lifestyle
I often slip and then I lean toward three W's in life
I sometimes struggle, but always come back to what's important: women, weed, and good weather
You know blow job need an application, eating pussy make appetite
I require certain standards in the women I'm with and certain things turn me on
And yeah my type, I like 'em brown, just like my drink, the fuck you think
I have a preference for women with brown skin, just like my favorite drink
I don’t fuck with no hand me downs, see if you fuck then it's after me
I don't settle for used or handed-down things, and if you have sex with me, you won't need anyone else
You know how much I’mma make it work? You know her dress, slip it in her purse
I am so skilled at seduction that I can make it work with any woman, even taking her dress and putting it in her purse
When you discussed your love for lust, just make sure you visit here first, Cali
When you're talking about loving lust, be sure to come visit California first
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, ELIJAH MOLINA, GABEL MULLEN D AMICO, UDBHAV GUPTA, ANDREA ESTELLA HERNANDEZ, ERIC MICHAEL CARDONA, BRYAN MATTHEW UJUETA, SYLVESTER JORDAN JR
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