HUMBLE.
Lamar Kendrick Lyrics


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Nobody pray for me
Even a day for me
Way (yeah, yeah!)

Ay, I remember syrup sandwiches and crime allowances
Finesse a nigga with some counterfeits
But now I'm countin' this
Parmesan where my accountant lives
In fact, I'm downin' this
D'USSÉ with my boo bae, tastes like Kool-Aid for the analysts
Girl, I can buy yo' ass the world with my paystub
Ooh, that pussy good, won't you sit it on my taste bloods?
I get way too petty once you let me do the extras
Pull up on your block, then break it down: we playin' Tetris
A.M. to the P.M., P.M. to the A.M., funk
Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate 'em, funk
If I quit your BM, I still ride Mercedes, funk
If I quit this season, I still be the greatest, funk
My left stroke just went viral
Right stroke put lil' baby in a spiral
Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note
Its levels to it, you and I know, bitch, be humble

(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up lil' bitch, hol' up lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Sit down, hol' up, lil' bitch)
Be humble (bitch)
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) bitch, sit down
Lil' bitch (hol' up, lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) be humble
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) sit down
(Hol' up lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, sit down, lil' bitch)
(Sit down, lil' bitch, be humble)
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) bitch, sit down
(Hol' up, bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up)

Who dat nigga thinkin' that he frontin' on man, man? (Man, man)
Get the fuck off my stage, I'm the Sandman (Sandman)
Get the fuck off my dick, that ain't right
I make a play fuckin' up your whole life
I'm so fuckin' sick and tired of the Photoshop
Show me somethin' natural like afro on Richard Pryor
Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretchmarks
Still will take you down right on your mama's couch in Polo socks, ay
This shit way too crazy, ay, you do not amaze me, ay
I blew cool from AC, ay, Obama just paged me, ay
I don't fabricate it, ay, most of y'all be fakin', ay
I stay modest 'bout it, ay, she elaborate it, ay
This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED Talk, ay
Watch my soul speak, you let the meds talk, ay
If I kill a nigga, it won't be the alcohol, ay
I'm the realest nigga after all, bitch, be humble

(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up lil' bitch, hol' up lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Sit down, hol' up, lil' bitch)
Be humble (bitch)
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) bitch, sit down
Lil' bitch (hol' up, lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) be humble
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) sit down
(Hol' up lil' bitch) be humble
(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, sit down, lil' bitch)
(Sit down, lil' bitch, be humble)
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) bitch, sit down
(Hol' up, bitch) be humble




(Hol' up, bitch) sit down
(Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up)

Overall Meaning

In "HUMBLE.," Kendrick Lamar is expressing his success and his growth as an artist. He is reminiscing about his humble beginnings and contrasting it with his current state, where he has become wealthy and prosperous. Through the line "Nobody pray for me, even a day for me," he is challenging the notion that he needs anyone else's blessing or assistance to achieve what he wants. This can also be seen in his mention of "syrupt sandwiches and crime allowances" in his past, which he is no longer partaking in. Instead, he is counting his money, spending it on expensive alcohol, and enjoying his life to the fullest.


Kendrick Lamar also touches on the overuse of photoshop and how it hinders the perception of natural beauty. He encourages fans to embrace their natural features and not succumb to societal pressures of beauty. The mentioning of his interaction with Barack Obama is also a reference to his success, which is again highlighted with the line "I'm the realest nigga after all, bitch, be humble." In essence, Kendrick Lamar is calling on his fans to remember where they came from and still stay humble in the face of success.


Line by Line Meaning

Nobody pray for me
I don't want or need anyone's religious blessings or good wishes for my life or career success.


Ay, I remember syrup sandwiches and crime allowances
I recall a time when I was impoverished and had to make cheap meals and money from illegal means.


Finesse a nigga with some counterfeits
I used to trick people with counterfeit money to get by.


But now I'm countin' this
Now I have so much money that I'm literally counting it.


Parmesan where my accountant lives
I have so much money that I keep Parmesan cheese where my accountant works, indicating a sense of humor and power dynamic.


In fact, I'm downin' this, D'USSÉ with my boo bae, tastes like Kool-Aid for the analysts
I'm currently drinking D'USSÉ cognac with my significant other or closest partner and it tastes like a fruity children's drink to industry analysts.


Girl, I can buy yo' ass the world with my paystub
I make so much money that I could buy my romantic partner anything in the world and use my pay stub as proof of earnings.


Ooh, that pussy good, won't you sit it on my taste bloods?
I enjoy my romantic partner's sexuality and would like her to sit on my bed so that her juices can stain the sheets and reveal her realness.


I get way too petty once you let me do the extras
I have a tendency to get excessively vindictive or selfish once my partner agrees to engage in sexual behavior or favors with me.


Pull up on your block, then break it down: we playin' Tetris
I arrive at my competition's location, disassemble their social or economic structure, like taking apart a Tetris game board in the game, and win the game metaphorically.


A.M. to the P.M., P.M. to the A.M., funk
I work around the clock, nonstop with little breaks or sleep, keeping my startup, career, or music business going.


Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate 'em, funk
I'm so wealthy that I can afford to waste my daily allowance and it foments envy and jealousy from others who don't have that same luxury.


If I quit your BM, I still ride Mercedes, funk
Even if I break up with my romantic partner, I still have financial success and can ride in luxury cars like a Mercedes.


If I quit this season, I still be the greatest, funk
Even if I retire or step away from my profession or passion now, I will still be regarded as the greatest by others.


My left stroke just went viral, right stroke put lil' baby in a spiral
I am boasting about my prolific talent and success, proving my ability to garner mass social media attention and send an invite for romantic companionhip to experience with me.


Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note, it's levels to it, you and I know, bitch, be humble
I'm a performer who can sing very high notes and professionally know there are several tiers of success. I encourage others to be humble and know their place in a constantly changing market or scene.


Who dat nigga thinkin' that he frontin' on man, man? (Man, man)
I am asking who is seriously questioning my reputation and authority.


Get the fuck off my stage, I'm the Sandman (Sandman)
I am asserting my power as the one controlling the stage or show, like the Sandman in wrestling, to tell others to leave or to end their negative commentary.


Get the fuck off my dick, that ain't right, I make a play fuckin' up your whole life
I refuse to accept another's false narrative, threat or accusation, and will retaliate by destroying their life through successful countermeasures.


I'm so fuckin' sick and tired of the Photoshop, show me somethin' natural like afro on Richard Pryor
I'm so exasperated by fake or edited photos online, and want to see something real like a comedic legend Richard Pryor with his natural hair.


Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretchmarks
Show me something as it is, natural and real; not photoshopped, retouched or altered.


Still will take you down right on your mama's couch in Polo socks, ay
I am powerful and resourceful and can take someone down no matter where they are, even if it is in their own mom's house while dressed in casual clothes.


This shit way too crazy, ay, you do not amaze me, ay
I'm in the thick of something unbelievable or unbelievable situations and remain unfazed by it.


I blew cool from AC, ay, Obama just paged me, ay
I'm so cool and successful that even the AC is producing cold air and the former President has called me right now.


I don't fabricate it, ay, most of y'all be fakin', ay
I don't lie or make up stories about myself, unlike many other people who are fake or inauthentic.


I stay modest 'bout it, ay, she elaborate it, ay
I keep my successes humble and low-key, while another person (likely a romantic partner) can be more showy and boastful.


This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED Talk, ay
I am on another level with my wealth, taste preferences and public speaking ability like a TED Talk.


Watch my soul speak, you let the meds talk, ay
I am encouraging others to focus on the importance of their spiritual perception instead of letting medicine or drugs alter their state of mind.


If I kill a nigga, it won't be the alcohol, ay, I'm the realest nigga after all, bitch, be humble
Even if I commit a violent act, it won't be because of alcohol, because deep down I am the strongest, most authentic person, and I inspire others to be humble too.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Asheton Terrence Hogan, Michael Len Williams, Anthony Tiffith, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth

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