LUST.
Lamar Kendrick Lyrics

@KaNaTroX

@Petra is best girl Duckworth is a masterpiece to me

@thanyull

,Well cause there'$ 2 virgins twice the notoriety

@humanbeing8068

You know an album is GOAT material when every song got multiple comments claiming it’s the best song on the album

@dizzee6089

GOAT.

@ttarkus

DAMN. is easily Kendrick's worst album. This track is great tho

@humanbeing8068

@Blastmaster KRS-One whatever you say, blastmaster

@chrismorris4010

@Blastmaster KRS-One Its harsh to say worst when its so good but its not my favourite. Good kid mad city hard to top

@ttarkus

@chris morris tbh for me it is rather mediocre but not bad, I'm not hating. GKMC is amazing for sure and my favorite from him.

@shesh2265

KENDRICK PLEASE DROP ANOTHER ALBUM WE ARE DYING OF THIRST


Mr Morale and the big Steppers is banging I will heed no argument, thank you kendrick, you are not my savior!

@ayidonno8194

Facts man

@MerpSoft

i need some water

@ghoster7600

Dying of thirst

@willpeter1737

We are all dying of thirst, you must remember that god still loves you!

@willpeter1737

@Ghoster god still loves you

@Nadia-kx8gm

I'm obsessed with how the beat is switching from headphone to headphone and then coming through both at once 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥.

@johnortiz6129

That's called 8d music sir

@d-wiggz9143

@John Ortiz cool

@spherostcg

Thank you for prompting me to put my other 1 in <3

@kova6701

@John Ortiz That's called automated panning sir.

@OrangeCheekun

@Kova it's called 8D music fucking nerd

@terellgeorge6405

This song touched my soul in a way I can’t really explain

@andrewstephens5885

Kendrick makes spiritual music at times fr. Sing about me I’m dying of thirst, last half mortal man (mind blowing) even real lol; do he teaches you/tells you to do be yourself, be responsible, do what you wanna do and don’t fuck around because your homies because you want you too. How the vibrations we take in around us affect us and our identities on varying levels. I sound pretentious but that’s how my brain just comes out, I love this man’s work and brain, and his Funky Spiritual music.

@josephsarkes

@Andrew Stephens this guy is speaking on some DEEP truths on our world td if you look at it from a Christian world view. Maybe Satan really does run Hollywood

@jdonsimon3070

Discovered this song yesterday and it captured my soul too 🎵

@fbrenes9088

me too, my favorite song of him

@kurtlaurent2844

2:22 is the best part of the whole song, the way it all came in at once, pure perfection

@VanGoHAF

I need some waaaaata

@mrblacc

that's the part every person who likes this song sings, when it comes on

@kineticwayss

yeah and his flow becomes more nastier to compliment that production. fyee

@Prod.KiteWave

Can't believe how much this song is overlooked... How? The elusive drums, the mixing, the vocal inflection, the outro, political references about the nation feeling lost and distraught because "leaders" make empty promises? Masterpiece

@VanGoHAF

People don't know good music anymore lol. Just listen to what they think "slaps" hahaha

@tewbs_9275

@VanGoHAF this does slap tho tbf

@jeremypainter7837

I have listened to this song at least 20 times today...at least. Something calming about it at my core. The bass line. His lyrics. The metaphores.

@daltonvillani8341

I wonder if he took inspiration from Andre 3000 “vibrate”

@leftalone9881

Saw this live. It was great, Kendrick came up from under the stage thru the middle of the audience in a cage. The entire performance was an experience.

@jonatan_leandoer96

What city did he perform in?

@owl509

Still one of Kendrick's best songs imo

@VVIDbeats

his bestttt

@JBSkits123

@prod. Kidu chill

@VVIDbeats

@JB Skitz i was chill untill you wrote chill

@aliciahs.397

AGREED ❤

@Gteyy

4:06 The guitar in the background is just insane, Kendrick is one of the most iconic rapper of all time

@IamFirtyDucker

I can’t tell if it’s a pitched guitar or someone singing through a vocoder to make it sound like a guitar

@raulsouza5866

@IamFirtyDucker it's a voice, I'm almost sure.

@dudeonthemoon3290

It’s a voice, you can hear them exhale before each scream. But it does sound like a guitar solo.

@ElTejano98

Sound like one of dem annoying kids screaming in the mic in an Xbox party

@joshandrews4234

Kanye moment

@Ishutyoudown323

I WAS 17 when this album dropped LUST is my favorite song . I’m 21 now I would give my life just to go back one more time … beautiful song

@cemsen5460

I was 12 when this album dropped and now Im 17. So I will probably/hopefully feel the same about Mr morale when im 21.

@mactaylor5236

I’m the sage age, couldn’t agree more

@pGokuBlackq

Same bro I was 17 now ima be 22

@vector7269

can yall give me any advice what to do at age 17?

@pGokuBlackq

@Vector start working early bruh & start investing at 18 & sign up for a secured credit card & start stacking my guy I’m 21 I’ve fooled around too much

@aldodicono1079

the most underrated track on the album. production is incredible and vibes are immaculate.

@AyziThaFreak

THIS SONG MAKES ME WANNA JUMP INTO MY IMAGINATION AND GET THINGS I’VE NEVER EVEN WANTED BEFORE

@Jimmy-pb5xf

2:43 I love how the beat finally kicks in here, it sounds crazy

@michealwalker4151

The complexity of the things Kendrick says back with the simplicity of his syntax is the thing that keeps him in the main stream and makes him go over everyone's head. Respect the cat and respect the kid!

@alexwk9830

Kendrick is a f*cking legend! The switching between drums and sound effects is remarkable. Lyrical content is supreme.

@lynnbolar3154

My favorite song on this album 🥀✨💕

@tas4u93

Lol the closet freaks anthem

@JBSkits123

@hi nah it’s about lust bro

@shipshoptoolsoklama8172

I don't fw fear like everyone tho, this and pride my favorites

@BLITZ6769

This track hits different after a long day at work..

@VVIDbeats

hard

@yungnalexis8155

This whole album was fire asf and slept on fr never misses get me through the rough times ⏳

@giulianogarridorocchetti4902

Love gone get you killed, but lust gone get you lost. Never say you ain't drink from this water, because we need some water

@oratilemokgosi611

well said🙂

@Amins88

It's so chilling listening to this one after so long and how it instantly takes me back to hearing it for the first time.

@ivanvan8923

greatest album I've heard and I'm saying this as a former music lecturer.

@musicmovienerd9179

This is one of the best songs on the album. That's just facts.

@zacharyeikanger6233

The whole album is fkn gold bro.

@musicmovienerd9179

@Zachary Eikanger Probably my second favourite Kendrick album right behind TPAB

@harshmalhari5979

It’s up there with duckworth

@vincentpassi8403

One of the greatest songs of all time I love you Kendrick !

@michaolejnik3597

I need some water
Somethin' came over me
Way too hot to simmer down
Might as well overheat
Too close to comfort
As blood rush my favorite vein
Heartbeat racin' like a junkie's
I just need you to want me
Am I askin' too much?
Let me put the head in
Ooh, I don't want more than that
Girl, I respect the cat
I promise just a touch
Let me put the head in, if it's okay
She said, "It's okay."

Yeah, I need everybody's motherfuckin' hands up right now
I need everybody's motherfuckin'
Door and his Nike Air Rattles
Rush the fire exit, no time for battles
Well I, I never expected
This that new shit
This that new, new shit

Wake up in the mornin', thinkin' 'bout money, kick your feet up
Watch you a comedy, take a shit, then roll some weed up
Go hit you a lick, go fuck on a bitch
Don't go to work today, cop you a fit
Or maybe some kicks and make you—
Door and his Nike Air Rattles
Rush the fire exit, no time for battles
Well I, I never expected
Wake up in the mornin', thinkin' 'bout money, kick your feet up
Watch you a comedy— hol' up!
Wake up in the mornin', thinkin' 'bout money, kick your feet up
Watch you a comedy, take a shit, then roll some weed up
Go hit you a lick, go fuck on a bitch, don't go to work today
Cop you a fit or maybe some kicks and make it work today
Hang with your homies, stunt on your baby mama
Sip some lean, go get a pistol, shoot out the window
Bet your favorite team, play you some Madden
Go to the club or your mama house
Whatever you doin', just make it count (I need some water)
Wake up in the mornin', thinkin' 'bout money, kick your feet up
Hop in the shower, put on your makeup, lace your weave up
Touch on yourself, call up your nigga, tell him he ain't shit
Credit card scam, get you a Visa, make it pay your rent
Hop on the 'Gram, flex on the bitches that be hatin' on you
Pop you a pill, call up your bitches, have 'em waitin' on you
Go to the club, have you some fun, make that ass bounce
It's whatever, just make it count

I need some water
Somethin' came over me
Way too hot to simmer down
Might as well overheat
Too close to comfort
As blood rush my favorite vein
Heartbeat racin' like a junkie's
I just need you to want me
Am I askin' too much?
Let me put the head in
Ooh, I don't want more than that
Girl, I respect the cat
I promise just a touch
Let me put the head in, if it's okay
She said, "It's okay."

I wake in the mornin', my head spinnin' from the last night
Both in the trance, feelings are dead—what a fast life!
Manager called, the lobby called, it's 11:30
Did this before, promised myself I'd be a hour early
Room full of clothes, bag full of money: call it loose change
Fumbled my jewelry, 100k, I lost a new chain
Hop on the bird, hit the next city for another M
Take me a nap and do it again
We all woke up, tryna tune to the daily news
Lookin' for confirmation, hopin' election wasn't true
All of us worried, all of us buried, and our feelings deep
None of us married to his proposal, make us feel cheap
Still and sad, distraught and mad, tell the neighbor 'bout it
Bet they agree, parade the streets with your voice proudly
Time passin', things change
Revertin' back to our daily programs, stuck in our ways
LUST

Lately, I feel like I been lustin' over the fame
Lately, we lust on the same routine of shame
Lately, lately, lately, my lust been heightened (lately)
Lately, it's all contradiction
Lately, I'm not here
Lately, I lust over self
Lust turn into fear
Lately, in James 4:4 says
Friend of the world is enemy of the Lord
Brace yourself, lust is all yours

I need some water
Somethin' came over me
Way too high to simmer down
Might as well overheat
Too close to comfort
As blood rush my favorite vein
Heartbeat racin' like a junkie's
I just need you to want me
Am I askin' too much?
Let me put the head in
Ooh, I don't want more than that
Girl, I respect the cat
I promise just a touch
Let me put the head in, if it's okay
She said, "It's okay."

@mcmg6584

Nothing better then a Kendrick song when you want something you don't know, you'll discover it in it

@personthatisfangirling5589

i love this whole album

@bastardlemonade

I think this has to be the best production of BADBADNOTGOOD with another artist. This song is such an experience. Kendrick just nailed it with this one!

@chipomwansa3446

This may not only be the best song on the album but also the best song by him.

@Motoplugg

My soul literally left my body the first time I heard the entire beat come together at 2:23

@ashleyblaylock2914

love these backwards beats this track is so unique

@aimanmalek4188

Lets try to backward it again. What it gonna be?

@mxxxw4529

@Aiman Malek .TSUL

@aimanmalek4188

@maxx99 bhahahahahahaa. I meant by his audio dude. Not the title 😂

@mxxxw4529

@Aiman Malek ik hahah

@greenhornet8262

ashley blaylock backward beats actually original with funkadelic and George Clinton on their song atomic dog. And they did it on accident

@nfgaudio720

This joint puts me in my feelings over the shit I was on during this year. Can't believe I made it

@chipomwansa3446

This track remains one of the greatest songs ever made

@MrJason0

Real Music Never Dies

@OfficiallyMaidenless

This is some of the most inventive production I've heard since I discovered Madlibs and JPEGMAFIA. I've definitely been sleeping on this album because I thought it was all going to be like Humble, which I hated

@Humadonkil

Absolutely LOVE the reversed drums on this track

@andrewbledsoe131

I could never create a song like this and I'm jealous of that fact

@GavinBryce

Same man.

@andrewbledsoe131

@Gavin Bryce Music it's a masterpiece and honestly it's humbling

@rebdora

I am a big Curtis Mayfield fan and I hear some of his singing techniques. I love this song in so many ways.

@MrSirTBone

If you’re listening to this album in 2020...you’re just trying to cope with the fact that the world is upside down rn

@doctorbig2950

T-Bone literally wtf? This is exactly why I’m here rn.

@paulg9061

Straight facts bro khl

@vshavico1199

for real shit changed me into a new man

@mstep7005

Shit out here retarded af. Bothered by certain mfs aware of the situation and generations later the truama caused is alive and thriving shits irritating like crabs

@aydenmcmillen7782

I'm just finally giving this dude's work a proper listen because it's been long overdue. I used to think I didn't like him but turns out I just didn't like the shit I heard around (DNA and Humble. Just don't like those songs idk.) the rest of this album is awesome am I alone in thinking those two "bangers" are actually the weakest songs on the album?

@nefelikoutsoureli5847

Amazing album <3

@rebdora

This song has Andre 3000 written all over it. This song has that Love Below feel to it. I so LOVE THIS SONG!

@jermainelandrum6768

Word, I thought the same thing, would have been dope if he hopped on it, regardless it’s a masterpiece.

@shawnvanommen2494

Song goes hard Love how his voices changes

@Youyoucrazy45

Shawn VanOmmen lbbobon

@VVIDbeats

hes m a g i c

@lebronjericho6008

I love this song. It’s so underrated I forgot about it and was singing when I heard it live 😂 you the goat KDot I was yelling so hard “she said it’s okayyyy!!”

@deadmouth2942

That beat coming in full on that beginning verse is the move.

@winfrede.lewisjr.5798

First time I listened to this song, that reverse 808 gave me instant Paul Revere vibes (definitely give that a listen if you haven’t already). Production on this was amazing.

@Rogersensei93

Love this song man

@remuspierre7573

Dope track

@whiteshadow6373

Still my favorite song ever, something about it

@VVIDbeats

yeahhh Clean asf

@yungnalexis8155

This whole album was slept on

@FUNKEDproductions

When Kendrick drops on this beat, minds are blown

@brashadcarr680

facts

@alishahightower9581

My favorite song EVER!!!! 2021 still 🔥🔥🔥

@ekim786

This is like Jordan B. Peterson’s “clean up your room” idea.

It’s like, can you be mad at the world and the way things are when you are stuck in the same daily routine? The same routine of shame? Kendrick and Jordan are both saying that we need to each make sure our own house is in order before we set out to change the world.

I think that is one of the overarching messages of the whole album and this song does an incredible job displaying it.

@tonywords6713

Before DAMN black Twitter lost it's fucking mind at Kendrick for basically saying the exact same thing. To be fair it was related to police shootings so naturally emotionally charged topic, I could see how people took it as victim blaming, but I also see what Kendrick was getting at. They talk about it a bit on the DISSECT podcast and I think it's clear what his reaction is through parts of DAMN

@undercoverspy123

Well one is an introspective briliant album and the other one from JP is a grifting simple self help message with political extremism and all sorts of nonsense tacked on the end.

@MamaMielke

So true

@nikaamiranashvili7990

i dont know what to say, kendrick is a genius and he proved it once more

@AGETheGawdYT

STOP SLEEPING ON DAMN!!! TOP 10 OF ALL TIME HIP HOP RECORD!!!

@MusicPilll

My favorite kendrick lamar song! It’s underrated af!

@infinitoparticular479

essa é perfeita

@niccy3525

@talhanauman2814

What a masterpiece. 👌🏽

@martinamoses8679

Your so right

@rah19140

the most slept on song on the album.

Fun Fact: Kaytranada's autoune vocals are on this track as well

@Zaciah93

Such an underrated song it’s crazy

@jaylinglenn1142

THIS THE SHIT!!! WOOOOOOOO I LOVE THIS KENDRICK WENT CRAZY!!

@Ari-yy6et

This is what imma be bumping with my grandchildren when I’m old

@lawrencemasuku6101

Let me put the head in!! Greatest line to ever exist!!

@michealantsy

when he drops again the world will pause for him

@visionsurprise9741

Damn! That beat 🤯🔥

@andreyleonel255

"I need some water" WHAT A GENIUS
Reference to the use of Water and Thirst in the MAAD City album as Holy Water
But it's also very common to go get some water during sex, so it fits perfectly!

@xzynse

Is that the only thing you caught? Well apart of that kendrick was telling a story about Men in Compton to Women in Compton both has his perspective and this last verse was about himself and what he experienced

@andreyleonel255

@Dosium DB
I go trough steps, first just listening and enjoying the tune to lastly doing a complete study about the song
I'm still enjoying the tune, and for me is very difficult to grasp english in songs... so managing to take some information out seems really good to me
Even better when it's about Kendrick's lyrics, that generally have a bunch of layers of complexity
So yeah... right now, that's everything i got... but soon, i will know more

But with what you pointed out, it's absurdly amazing how during the chorus Kendrick explores the sexual side of Lust, pretty chill, but towards the ending of the song he finally points out all Lust traces during a usual routine that YOU, the listener, may be living... and also reflects upon it

@youngigi4454

nobody:
kendrick fans:

@chichi3661

@Dosium DB I definitely recommend you both listen to the album ‘Dissect’ on Spotify and Apple Music.. there’s a whole analysis of good kid maad city, TPAB and DAMN. It’s all so deep :’)

@kashwalton-tewes4624

@Red wo how do you assume that’s the only thing he picked up? how ignorant can you be?

@chipomwansa3446

This song was way ahead of it's time.
He meant it when he said, "this that new new shit"

@raulsouza5866

the drums sound like Vibrate from Andre 3000...so in a way he was also looking at the past haha

@nobz11

That beat !

@jonathanalvarez8477

This song takes me back to the summer of 05 i was so wrapped up in lust nd devilish thoughts in could've lost myself,I love music yo

@threethemartian

Legendary track..

@laquica.

I’m 14 now and I’m listening to this fire album again never realized how good this was

@mossfromdade3056

bro ... this man is literally too good yo. literally.
had to leave the official track just so I could say this.

@jorgecordero3549

2:23. Goosebumps

@marquinhavenancio3256

I believe the dam album is a unique album in the history of the hip hop movement and Kendrick Lamar shows that the best rapper in the world

@jorgeval753

I watch this like 3 times a day to get the views up it's a badass song

@funnybluehairman7509

On the same account ? Still only counts as one view you Pagan

@Xanzkin

Funny blue Hair man no it doesn’t 💀

@ayushrathore684

Most Underrated song 🎶 i have ever listen
This song is a Masterpiece and evergreen 🌲

@VVIDbeats

Straight green crack

@kevencruz8974

It's funny, how people are really overlooking probably the most important part of the song. Yes, this song is about lust and being stuck in our daily programs that seems to be an endless cycle leading to nothing. But, Kendrick addresses Donald Trump in the last verse. It's interesting because it comes of as something that spontaneously appeared. And, just how Trump literally appeared out of nowhere in the political world. He came and he won the election hoping he didn't make it but, he did. Overall, the theme of lust doesn't only seem to apply to our regular lives in terms of (sex and repetitive routines). But when it comes to actual change in the world. He's basically saying yes we will complain and riot. But, eventually we'll get tired of it or simply stop riding the bandwagon and we'll continue to revert back to our daily programs and hoping things change themselves. However, Kendrick is not only addressing Trump; he's also criticizing us, a genius and bold move in my opinion. So think of this verse not as the answer but what not to do to create real change in the world. I don't know it could be the answer? But listening to Kendrick for these past 6 years makes you wonder. What if it is?

@mustwatchlive

Keven Cruz Micheal “ If you want change in the world start with your self first “ ~ Micheal Jackson

If everyone practice self control and strive to become a great person, everything would be different. Most of us can’t control our lust your sexual energy is the most powerful energy, if we can master controlling that then we can control anything. The devil knows that, that is why our life is surrounded with sex. Sex is everywhere, it’s in movies, shows, and music. Most comedy has jokes in it. Most movies have scenes that make you think of sex or just have sex in it. Music always talks about sex. Then the women walk around here half naked. Everything is about sex. Next time you watch porn look how many views those vids get 90% of men master bate. God made Women for Men that is why we always feel the need for them. Man wasn’t made for women. We make sex a priority and women sees that, and they use to against us. We have the power. So complaining and rioting ain’t changing shit. Mastering control of your sexual energy is a step. No body is not changing, but we want change. Everyone needs to worry about themselves. “ They want to change the world, but can’t change themselves “ ~ Ultron

@mustwatchlive

Please read it all

@kkclrk9092

The producer is so legendary

@pamelabarron1624

Love this song

@whosshook8762

no, THIS is the best song in the album

@VVIDbeats

fax

@tarzomedia6627

Is this anyones favourite song ever? Wish I had friends who liked the same music as me.😅

@toonamis2639

Everytime I listen to Kendrick it's just different same thing with jcole they might be the best rappers of our generation they deserve to be put up with biggie, 2pucm

@1manarmy434

Conscious rap

@korruptnovellst4751

I got shivers when he did this live

@g7uc7e

Superlab?

@korruptnovellst4751

@Given Feliksdal Milan

@sibusiso2841

Havent even gotten to Kendrick's verse, the intro just too fire

@JTHowell94

That intro...it gives me nostalgia

@boose4112

"Reverting back to our daily programs stuck in our ways... drones.." just hits so much harder, idk why everything but the CD has "lust" instead of "drones"

@noisyplanet3397

Sounds like Outkast. Can't believe I never payed attention to this song, it's so good! 2:39 sounds like some mid 2000s Hip Hop/RnB.

@okaydee7592

Sounds Like André 300 who gets his sound/ style and from Prince.

@incredulouslamias8052

I love when that happens when you ignore a song and then you stop and pay attention to it
That’s happens with me when I listen to Radiohead there’s always a gem

@paulg9061

Your deffently stoned

@Wii8645

No to all

@marvinhusbands

She lives in my Lap from The Love Below.

@shunquitaharris3710

This song go so damn hard🔥🔥

@_futur3_298

true, there is nothing you can compare to it. so unique 🔥🔥🔥🔥

@nickcrim6735

This song is his most Outkast type song imo 🔥🔥🔥 You cant tell me you dont hear Andre doin those vocals and Big Boi spittin those verses

@DandyPanda

....this song is a hit “it’s whatever just make it count.”🕷🕷

@iambattlerap7845

Best song on the album

@desireesmith3447

Happy Memorial Day Kendrick!!

@TravisTrilla

Dis song ahead of it's time just listen to what he's saying and how it relates to these times

@giovannicruz2645

"let me put the head in"

@k4lkin

3:23 is one of the best verses I have ever heard

@trunksamillion

Too close to comfort💯 hard too keep the commandments I feel you brotha

@PenguinsGrim2028

This sounds like something Andre 3000 would rap to.

@GOODKidBURNCity

He shoulda made a remix ft. Mr. Ice Cold 3000

@EcargDeshawn

Go listen to 'Vibrate' by Andre. Kendrick takes a loot of inspiration from my boa 3 stacks.

@teepain.

She lives in my lap/vibrate vibes to it

@chubbyblackboi

That would be fuego

@rzta8209

@Tee Harris Exactly I was just listening to She Lives In My Lap & thats what brought me here, shit sounded familiar

@facultykid

This needs a music video!

@VVIDbeats

so you can watch what you cant hear blind ass

@worldsbestmediasource

Now I remember where those voices were from in the beginning. Skating on album release in my bed on some heaven level I couldn’t remember. Never the same.

@sebanisgay

How can people say they're born in the wrong generation when Kendrick dropped this in 2017?

@threedglassez4408

this song is deep man