Blessed
Q ft Kendrick Lamar Lyrics

What it's like for a nigga like me
The experience and circumstances of a person like me

Livin' out his backpack every night needin' a new place to sleep
Constantly living with minimal possessions and having to find a new place to sleep each night

But this is now, nigga!
Acknowledging the current reality and situation

Ones for the money, two for the bitches
Acknowledging the pursuit of wealth and women

Three to get ready {cause I feel I finally did it
Feeling prepared and accomplished

Four's for the jealous rapper mad because he finished
Referencing other rappers who are envious of his success

Turn that motherfucker to a critic
Transforming the jealous rapper into a critic

Man, I got so much shit up on my plate dawg
Feeling overwhelmed with responsibilities and challenges

I was hangin' on them corners late
Spending time on the streets, potentially engaging in illegal activities

Pockets wasn't straight, bitch
Financial situation was not stable

I ain't gon' make it at this rate, dawg
Feeling uncertain about future success with current circumstances

Know what I'm sayin'?
Do you understand what I'm expressing?

Nigga prayin' up to god just hopin' that he hear a nigga
Seeking divine intervention and hoping for God's attention

I know the world got more problems and it's much bigger
Acknowledging that the world has bigger issues and challenges

But I figured, I'd get some shit up off my chest
Deciding to share personal thoughts and emotions

To all my niggas I would die for
Expressing love and loyalty to his close friends

Load my pistol up, go out and war for
Willingness to fight and protect his friends

To all my niggas that'll never make it out the streets
Acknowledging the unfortunate reality that some friends will remain trapped in their challenging environments

Fuck it, keep goin' hard, don't let 'em see you weak
Encouraging his friends to persevere and not show vulnerability

To all my niggas first time steppin' in the pen
Addressing friends who are entering prison for the first time

Read a book and exercise, keep your spirit in
Advising them to focus on self-improvement and maintaining their mental well-being

To all my niggas that's gon' fuck around and die today
Recognizing the danger his friends face and the possibility of losing them

Take our hats off, bow our heads and let us pray
Suggesting a moment of respect and prayer for those who have passed away

Just wanna say
Simply expressing the desire to convey a message

Stay blessed my nigga, blessed my nigga
Wishing his friends to remain blessed and fortunate

Really think about it, could be worse my nigga
Encouraging them to appreciate their current situation, as it could be worse

Don't stress my nigga, yes my nigga
Urging them not to worry or be anxious

We all blessed my nigga
Reminding them that they are all fortunate

Now how the fuck I'm 'posed to say this?
Expressing difficulty in finding the right words

You see, my nigga just lost his son while I'm here huggin' on my daughter
Contrasting his own experience of cherishing his daughter with the pain his friend feels after losing his son

I grip her harder
Holding his daughter tighter, appreciating her presence

Kiss her on the head as I cry for a bit
Showing affection to his daughter while also expressing his own sadness

Thinkin' of some bullshit to tell him, like
Contemplating what comforting words to say to his friend

"It'll be okay. You'll be straight, it'll be aight"
Attempting to offer reassurance and comfort

Well, fuck that shit, whatever you need, yo, I got it!
Rejecting false reassurances and promising to provide genuine support and help

Whether it's money or some weed or puttin' in work, fuck it, then I'm ridin'!
Being ready to assist with financial, emotional, or physical support

You know wassup, but now a nigga couldn't stick around
Understanding the situation but unable to stay close

Told myself that after y'all moved that I'd be a fuckin' fool
Promising himself that he wouldn't stay in a dangerous environment after his friends moved away

To be livin' by the street rules
Choosing not to follow the dangerous and unlawful practices of the streets

Fuck police tattoos, that happens when you ditch school
Rejecting a life influenced by criminal activities and avoiding negative consequences

But anyway, keep the faith, stay strong brah, uh
Encouraging his friend to remain hopeful and resilient

Remain' solid brah
Advising his friend to stay true to himself and maintain his integrity

Keep playin' ball cause it's the only way up out it brah
Encouraging his friend to continue pursuing his passion for basketball as a means to escape difficult circumstances

A nigga proud of ya'
Expressing pride and admiration for his friend

Tell Floyd to enjoy his newborn seed, I'll have whatever he needs
Sending a message to Floyd to enjoy his new child and assuring him that the artist is available to help in any way

We the last of a dyin' breed; live life, smoke trees
Acknowledging that they belong to a vanishing group and advising to enjoy life and relax

See how far we've come, but most, I'm sorry for your son
Reflecting on their progress and expressing sympathy for his friend's loss

And you ain't gotta she'd no tear
Assuring his friend that he doesn't have to cry

I'll be everywhere, and I'mma always be right here
Promising his constant support and presence

I ain't forgot those years
Not forgetting the past experiences and memories they shared

Livin' in a premature place? Wait
Living in an environment with limited opportunities? Just wait

Never grow to see the pearly gates? Break
Not being able to witness a better life? Reject that idea

Every time a bullet detonate? Dates
Every time a bullet causes harm? Remember the dates

Of obituary carry crates of a scary picture
Funeral announcements carrying the burden of a disturbing image

With a family member that relate to ya
Having a loved one who can understand and empathize with their situation

In December you was finna pin another case
In December, you were about to face another legal charge

On your record in a stolen expedition, play it safe
Having a criminal record due to driving a stolen car, cautioning to make better choices

As the record spinnin' you was hearin' angels entertain
While listening to a record, feeling uplifted and comforted

Every pun intended, that was wicked, comin' from your brain
Using wordplay and dark humor to express thoughts originating from his friend's mind

Recognize you listened and you didn't hit the block again
Appreciating his friend's decision to avoid returning to a dangerous environment

That's because the minute after you had moved you would be slain
Highlighting the danger of staying in the area they grew up in

Open up another chapter in the book and read again
Starting a new chapter in life and seeking personal growth and development

Story of a gun-clapper really tryna make a change
Narrating the journey of someone involved in violence who is genuinely attempting to transform their life

Everybody ain't (blessed my nigga)
Acknowledging that not everyone is fortunate

Yes, my nigga, you're blessed
Affirming that his friend is indeed blessed

Take advantage, do your best, my nigga
Encouraging his friend to seize the opportunities presented to him and strive for success

Don't stress, you was granted everything inside this planet
Assuring his friend that he has been given everything he needs to succeed in life

Anything you imagine, you possess, my nigga
Emphasizing the power of imagination and affirming his friend's ability to achieve whatever he envisions

You reject these niggas, that neglect, your respect
Advising his friend to distance himself from those who don't appreciate and respect him

For the progress of a baby step, my nigga
Celebrating even the smallest advancements made in his friend's journey

Step, step my nigga
Keep moving forward, one step at a time

One, two, skip, skip
Counting steps and skipping some

Back, back, look both ways
Advising caution and awareness of one's surroundings

Pull it off the hip
Drawing a weapon quickly

Blast at anybody say that you can't flip
Responding aggressively to anyone who doubts his ability to succeed

This crack into rap music every other zip is a track
Transforming the drug trade into a career in music, converting every drug deal into a song

Get used to it, get it off quick
Adjust to this new lifestyle and make money fast

Come back, give back to the city you've built
Returning to the community and making positive contributions to the place where one was raised

That's that, don't trip, see money, fuck niggas, dawg
Maintain focus and disregard negative individuals, focusing on financial success instead

It ain't nothin' but a bunch of fuck niggas dawg
Viewing those who bring negativity as insignificant

In a minute everybody gon' be winnin'
Believing that ultimately, everyone will succeed

Put a little faith in it then recognize that we all
Finding hope and inspiration in faith, acknowledging that everyone is connected