LOVE FT. ZACARI.
Lamar Kendrick Lyrics


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Look inside my eyes and tell me you see a warrior
I never felt the feeling of euphoria
Pain forever, prolong the pros and cons of prosperity is strong
Wake up in the morning and I gotta win
Not taking the victory, that’s my only sin
And so I send a message to your messenger
A warning shot to let em know I’m serious
I’m ready for a war
When I roar it can break a glass window
The only thing for sure is the perfect way
To bend you on your back
Even if I gotta slither through the cracks
I can crack every code you deliver I attack
Every hole with a bomb squad sittin’ on the tripod
Even if he try hard, he can still die hard
Run but you can’t hide
White flags, you can pull ‘em out fast
And tell me your last goodbye

I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
Before the flood comes
And all my fight is drowning in blood
What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
I guess, war is my love

Make sure your next move is slick
Your best move is nothing
You know I take risk, dark clouds, I love it
Cause I can hide in the mist
Hop out and crushin’ every soldier you’re with
So I’m 6 for 6
I’m sick with determination, I’ll terminate ya quick
I lead the pack, I follow no rules, I see the traps
I know you’re close to fallin’ on your face
Unload, reload, hand me another case
Explode, explode
The fire of my eyes
Is waiting on your demise
I know you hope your help is close by

I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
Before the flood comes
And all my fight is drowning in blood
What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
I guess, war is my love




War is my love
I guess, war is my love

Overall Meaning

In this song, Kendrick Lamar and Zacari sing about their readiness for war. Both artists express their desire for victory and their willingness to fight. Lamar's opening line, "Look inside my eyes and tell me you see a warrior," sets the tone for the rest of the song. He's asking his enemy to acknowledge that he's not backing down and is ready to fight. Lamar continues by saying that he's never experienced euphoria, meaning that his only high comes from the adrenaline of battle.


The chorus brings the notion that the fight for survival is more important than what one gains in the end. Lamar expresses this theme by saying, "What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove? I guess, war is my love." The concept suggests that the singer is struggling to stay alive and is fighting for his life.


Throughout the song, Lamar and Zacari talk about their tactics and how they're going to overcome their enemy's strategies. The lyrics are filled with references to physical struggle and domination, like Lamar's verse, "Even if I gotta slither through the cracks / I can crack every code you deliver I attack / Every hole with a bomb squad sittin’ on the tripod / Even if he try hard, he can still die hard."


Overall, the song is about a struggle that is pervasive and enduring. It is about the lengths that people will go to, including risking their lives for the sake of the fight. It's a metaphor for life and how, for many, it's a battle to survive.


Line by Line Meaning

Look inside my eyes and tell me you see a warrior
Asserting his strength and making sure everyone sees him as a capable fighter


I never felt the feeling of euphoria
Unhappy and unable to feel true happiness, only focused on battle


Pain forever, prolong the pros and cons of prosperity is strong
The pain of battle is never-ending, and the benefits and drawbacks of winning are both significant


Wake up in the morning and I gotta win
Determined to always emerge victorious


Not taking the victory, that’s my only sin
Never satisfied with the act of winning itself, he must always strive for more


And so I send a message to your messenger
Communicating his intentions through an intermediary


A warning shot to let em know I’m serious
Showing that he means business and will not be deterred easily


I’m ready for a war
Always prepared to fight and engage in battle


When I roar it can break a glass window
His voice is powerful, loud, and can do significant damage


The only thing for sure is the perfect way
Focused on finding the perfect strategy and execution


To bend you on your back
To defeat and conquer his enemies


Even if I gotta slither through the cracks
He will do whatever it takes to succeed, even if it means using less honorable methods


I can crack every code you deliver I attack
Able to decipher his opponent's tactics and easily counter them


Every hole with a bomb squad sittin’ on the tripod
Prepared to destroy any weak spots in his enemy's defenses with precision and force


Even if he try hard, he can still die hard
His opponents will be defeated no matter how hard they try to resist him


Run but you can’t hide
No matter where his opponents go, they will eventually be defeated


White flags, you can pull ‘em out fast
Surrendering is the only way to avoid certain doom


And tell me your last goodbye
His enemies will not leave his sight until they are defeated


I will, I will, climb the highest mountain
Determined to achieve great things, even when the odds are against him


Before the flood comes
Before a disastrous event occurs, he wants to achieve his goals


And all my fight is drowning in blood
He is so consumed with fighting that he is willing to shed blood in order to succeed


What I gotta lose? What I gotta prove?
He is so committed to fighting that he is not even sure what he is fighting for anymore


I guess, war is my love
His life is consumed with fighting and he is unable to live without it


Make sure your next move is slick
He is always analyzing and ready for his opponent's next tactic


Your best move is nothing
Even his opponent's best move is ineffective against his superior strength and tactics


You know I take risk, dark clouds, I love it
He enjoys the thrill of the risk that comes with battle, even in times of difficulty


Cause I can hide in the mist
Able to blend in and use the environment to his advantage


Hop out and crushin’ every soldier you’re with
Capable of easily defeating all of his opponent's forces


So I’m 6 for 6
He has won every single battle he has ever fought


I’m sick with determination, I’ll terminate ya quick
His focus and willpower is so strong that he can easily defeat his enemies


I lead the pack, I follow no rules, I see the traps
He is in the forefront of the fight, making his own decisions and always seeing the opposition's tactics


I know you’re close to fallin’ on your face
His opponents are close to defeat


Unload, reload, hand me another case
He is ready to continue fighting and will not stop for anything


Explode, explode
Vastly superior in terms of force and strength


The fire of my eyes
He possesses incredible intensity and focus


Is waiting on your demise
He is eagerly waiting the defeat of his opponents


I know you hope your help is close by
His opponents are desperately seeking help


War is my love
He is unable to break free from the cycle of fighting and war


I guess, war is my love
His life is consumed with fighting and he is unable to live without it




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KENDRICK LAMAR, MARK SPEARS

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@kiaralea383

Listening to this song play on the radio, driving across the state on a highway on my way to my job at 6am was the most soothing and satisfying thing ever. No cars in front of me, in back of me, on the side of me, just open highway on a dark road only lit up by street lights and the slowly rising sun. That shit made me feel alive in ways I can't even explain or understand. That's just what good music with good vibes does I guess.

@moplop0

Kiara Lea I can relate so much, even though you're probably from another continent. That's what I love about music. Peace

@savagefarmert

Kiara Lea or a clear road

@nautikient2151

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@elenabermejo1732

You painted a lovely, soothing picture. I can only imagine and find myself quite envious of your peaceful experience.

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@josieruiz7567

Is no one gonna talk about zacaris heavenly voice

@josieruiz7567

@@imuhburd2319 omg I love the his voice it's so just WOW I'm shook

@imuhburd2319

jocelyn Ruiz this is nothing trust me. This guy doesn’t need auto tune.

@iedalima1740

Trully amazing

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