Kendrick Lamar - Fear

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    Album: DAMN.
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    Bēkon
    Charles Edward Sydney Isom Jr.
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  • @gmodfan53
    @gmodfan53 3 년 전 +2927

    My momma passed away at the time of this release and I was jamming to this album to cope. Four years later I'm able to listen to this without tearing up.

    • @qvimeracom
      @qvimeracom 3 년 전 +80

      you're a king

    • @krambeats4670
      @krambeats4670 3 년 전 +53

      man stay strong

    • @larryjake7783
      @larryjake7783 2 년 전 +29

      Hey brother sorry for your loss.

    • @holloweddown8016
      @holloweddown8016 2 년 전 +16

      🙏 🙏 amen amen may she Rest In Peace

    • @MrsElbalaoui
      @MrsElbalaoui 2 년 전 +4

      My condolences 💐 for your lost and congrats for evolving from some of the pain. She’s always with you although you can’t see her. ❤️

  • @supercake2270
    @supercake2270 3 년 전 +3056

    Kids gon find out bout this jam in like 15 years time and get blown away. Genius is forever

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전 +19

      Jesus is The Way The Truth The Life no one comes to The Father except through Him see john 14:6-7 of God's perfect Word in The Bible with God's guidance in The Holy Spirit as Jesus is The Living Word in Jesus Name we pray amen
      Jesus loves you! Jesus is coming are you ready? do you believe in Jesus, declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you are saved see romans 10-11 of God's perfect Word in The Bible asking God's guidance of The Holy Spirit as you read as Jesus is The Living Word. Jesus loves us and died on the cross and rose again to save us all. do you believe in Jesus? He loves you and He Jesus alone saves all, faith in Jesus by God's grace. declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you are saved in Jesus Name we pray amen come into fellowship with Jesus, grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ form a relationship with The One Who laid His life down for you to save us all for He loves us so much and He alone saves all in Jesus Name we pray amen Jesus loves you, He died on the cross and rose again and by His blood our sins are forgiven. sin entered the world through man and the wages of sin is death, all sin and fall short of The glory of God but all are justified freely by Jesus Christ. the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior forevermore, declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you are saved amen. i encourage you to repent of your sins turn from them and come to Jesus and be saved and follow Him for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, no one is promised tomorrow and Jesus alone saves all from sin death and hell and gives life forevermore in the new heaven the new earth the new jerusalem with no more death or mourning or sorrow or pain or sin for Jesus has bore it on the cross taking it away forevermore amen praying for you in Jesus Name we pray amen. i encourage you to read your Bible and invite The Holy Spirit to guide your mind, for The Bible is God's perfect Word and Jesus is The Living Word, john romans psalms luke and revelation are good places to start God bless in Jesus Name we pray amen praying for you pray for me in Jesus Name we pray amen For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son john 3:16-18 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”27 john 11:25-27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”come to know Jesus today He died on the cross for our sins and rose again, so we can live with Him forever because He loves us, by His blood He has victory over sin, death and hell amen. God Jesus The Holy Spirit love you and be with you forevermore amen God bless amen :) :)

    • @supercake2270
      @supercake2270 3 년 전 +27

      @@ryanflanagan9624 ain't no Jesus bruh lol

    • @niclasweintz
      @niclasweintz 3 년 전 +8

      word

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전 +15

      @@supercake2270 what do you mean by that? ask The Holy Spirit to guide you in Jesus Name we pray amen do you believe in Jesus, are you saved? declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you are saved in Jesus Name we pray amen see romans 10-11 asking God's guidance in The Holy Spirit as you read God's perfect Word in The Bible as Jesus is The Living Word in Jesus Name we pray amen Jesus forgives us our sins, if we confess our sins Jesus is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness see 1 john 1 He alone saves all He alone is God, He is The Way The Truth The Life no one comes to The Father except through Him see john 14:6-7 asking God's guidance in The Holy Spirit, God bless God Jesus The Holy Spirit love you and be with you now and forevermore in Jesus Name we pray amen

    • @gero3015
      @gero3015 3 년 전 +81

      @@ryanflanagan9624 look bro I'm Christian too but you can't just start preaching in the damn comment sections of a Kendrick song lmao

  • @Muhammed_Gb
    @Muhammed_Gb 3 년 전 +1291

    "If I could smoke fear away, I'd roll that mothafucker up
    And then I'd take two puffs" - me too

    • @serioussam2033
      @serioussam2033 3 년 전 +14

      Lyrics literally came up 5 seconds after reading your comment LOL
      Smoke some thienobenzodiazepines, but does not fix the problem itself i guess

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전 +2

      Jesus is salvation life and love believe in Jesus' Name be saved amen
      for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified [a]freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, romans 3:23-24
      For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. romans 6:23
      Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.
      “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”
      john 14:6-7 amen
      to the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”
      33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”
      34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.
      john 8:31-36
      That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, concerning the Word of life- 2 the life was manifested, and we have seen, and bear witness, and declare to you that eternal life which was with the Father and was manifested to us- 3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that [a]your joy may be full. This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. 7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
      8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. 10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us. 1 john 1 amen
      Jesus will always be with you He wants all to be saved come to Him and have life with God and Jesus forever amen
      The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night, in which the heavens will pass away with a great noise, and the elements will melt with fervent heat; both the earth and the works that are in it will be [b]burned up. 11 Therefore, since all these things will be dissolved, what manner of persons ought you to be in holy conduct and godliness, 12 looking for and hastening the coming of the day of God, because of which the heavens will be dissolved, being on fire, and the elements will melt with fervent heat? 13 Nevertheless we, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. 2 peter 3:9-13 amen
      On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those [a]believing in Him would receive; for the [b]Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified
      john 7:37-39
      “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: 25 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
      26 “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: 27 and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”
      28 And so it was, when Jesus had ended these sayings, that the people were astonished at His teaching, 29 for He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.
      matthew 7:24-29
      trust in Jesus by His grace alone we are saved see ephesians 2
      And you He made alive, who were dead in trespasses and sins, 2 in which you once walked according to the [a]course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit who now works in the sons of disobedience, 3 among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind, and were by nature children of wrath, just as the others.
      4 But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5 even when we were dead in trespasses, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6 and raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, 7 that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us in Christ Jesus. 8 For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, 9 not of works, lest anyone should boast. 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. ephesians 2:1-10
      God is love! God Jesus The Holy Spirit love you!
      Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” john 8:12 amen
      for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified [a]freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, romans 3:23-24
      For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. romans 6:23
      I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. 21 I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing! galatians 2:20-21
      No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven-the Son of Man And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes in Him should [a]not perish but have eternal life For God so loved the world that He gave His One and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him. Whoever believes in Him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in The Name of God’s One and only Son And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God john 3:13-21
      Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life john 8:12 amen
      Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”27 john 11:25-27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
      Jesus’ Message of love and salvation for all. Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day and by the shedding of His blood our sins are forgiven. God is holy God is love. all sin and fall short of God’s glory and the wages of sin is death. all who serve sin are slaves to sin leading to death but while we were still sinners Christ Jesus died for us so that we may be saved from sin, death and hell and have life everlasting with God and Jesus forevermore. The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior now and forevermore. believe in Jesus and be saved, declare with mouth Jesus is Lord, believe in heart that God raised Him from dead you are saved, walk in the newness of light and life as Jesus is The Light and Life and Resurrection of the world. ask The Holy Spirit to guide you now in Jesus Name we pray amen, read God’s Word in The Bible His everlasting perfect whole flawless Word as Jesus is The Living Word, pick it up and see how it changes your life, john 1,3,14 romans 3,5,6,8,10 psalms revelation luke galatians philippians ephesians are all good places to start. if you have any questions let me know and i will help as best as i can with God’s guidance in The Holy Spirit. Jesus has all the answers in Jesus Name we pray amen!
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    • @romeolivingston84
      @romeolivingston84 3 년 전

      📠

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전

      @@romeolivingston84 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God
      john 3:16-18
      for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified [a]freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus, romans 3:23-24


      For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. romans 6:23

      Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.

      “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.”

      john 14:6-7 amen
      We are of God. He who knows God hears us; he who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him. 10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.12 No one has seen God at any time. If we love one another, God abides in us, and His love has been perfected in us.
      1 john 4:6-12

      to the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”


      33 They answered him, “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set free?”


      34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. 35 Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. 36 So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

      john 8:31-36


      There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. 2 This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” Jesus answered and said to him, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born [a]again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.” Nicodemus said to Him, “How can a man be born when he is old? Can he enter a second time into his mother’s womb and be born?” Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 6That which is born of the flesh is flesh, and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ 8 The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear the sound of it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes. So is everyone who is born of the Spirit.” Nicodemus answered and said to Him, “How can these things be? Jesus answered and said to him, “Are you the teacher of Israel, and do not know these things? 11 Most assuredly, I say to you, We speak what We know and testify what We have seen, and you do not receive Our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how will you believe if I tell you heavenly things? 13 No one has ascended to heaven but He who came down from heaven, that is, the Son of Man [b]who is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should [c]not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.” John 3:1-21


      Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life john 8:12 amen



      Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”
      john 11:25-27


      Jesus’ Message of love and salvation for all. Jesus died on the cross and rose again on the third day and by the shedding of His blood our sins are forgiven. God is holy God is love. all sin and fall short of God’s glory and the wages of sin is death. all who serve sin are slaves to sin leading to death but while we were still sinners Christ Jesus died for us so that we may be saved from sin, death and hell and have life everlasting with God and Jesus forevermore. The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior now and forevermore. believe in Jesus and be saved, declare with mouth Jesus is Lord, believe in heart that God raised Him from dead you are saved, walk in the newness of light and life as Jesus is The Light and Life and Resurrection of the world. ask The Holy Spirit to guide you now in Jesus Name we pray amen, read God’s Word in The Bible His everlasting perfect whole flawless Word as Jesus is The Living Word, pick it up and see how it changes your life, john 1,3,14 romans 3,5,6,8,10 psalms revelation luke galatians philippians ephesians are all good places to start. if you have any questions let me know and i will help as best as i can with God’s guidance in The Holy Spirit. Jesus has all the answers in Jesus Name we pray amen!
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    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전

      @@romeolivingston84 And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God in him. 17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world. 18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love. 19 We love [a]Him because He first loved us. 20 If someone says, “I love God,” and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, [b]how can he love God whom he has not seen? 21 And this commandment we have from Him: that he who loves God must love his brother also. 1 john 4:16-21
      Whatever I tell you in the dark, speak in the light; and what you hear in the ear, preach on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in [h]hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a [i]copper coin? And not one of them falls to the ground apart from your Father’s will. 30 But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Do not fear therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. 33 But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. matthew 10:27-33

  • @DawidGeek21
    @DawidGeek21 3 년 전 +3417

    in my humble opinion one of Kendrick's best songs.

  • @moegthlan1423
    @moegthlan1423 3 년 전 +585

    Kendrick doesn’t make albums ,
    He make movies in a audio format .

  • @rainmanakathabeattenderize9812

    The alchemist really showing his versatility on this one

    • @chitownbullstv4171
      @chitownbullstv4171 2 년 전 +76

      Holy shit! I never knew he was one of the producers ! Woowwww

    • @jesusmywholehaschanged
      @jesusmywholehaschanged 2 년 전 +37

      Oooop! This is alchemist? Let me re-listen with context!

    • @anthonywilder5638
      @anthonywilder5638 2 년 전 +29

      I should’ve known from the vocal sample before the why god part 🤦🏾‍♂️, that’s usually how I notice it’s an alchemist beat 🤣

    • @dankestranch8738
      @dankestranch8738 2 년 전 +2

      Woahh Alchemist did this one??? What a legend

    • @BenDover90313
      @BenDover90313 년 전 +2

      Wow didn't know alchemist produced for Kendrick! Thanks!

  • @Seth-ps8zj
    @Seth-ps8zj 3 년 전 +519

    This is easily one of the most haunting Kendrick songs I've ever heard. That first chord in particular always gives me chills

  • @medinbeqiri8346
    @medinbeqiri8346 3 년 전 +1465

    This song has always hit me hard because of the themes it conveys it’s almost like an onion you just peel it back to find more themes . In the first few lines we hear he’s cousin talk about how Kendrick thinks no one is praying for him which shows he thinks he’s under appreciated and undervalued this builds a sense of resentment in Kendrick. Then we see The fear of failure, The Fatalistic and Pessimistic attitude he carries when he talks about how he might die, We also see how he copes with this suffering trying to numb the pain. After this we see a type of imposter syndrome where he thinks that he’s success is not really his and questions if god is playing a joke on him or testing he’s ability to endure suffering and is doomed to fall apart. The crushing pressure of responsibility and trauma that makes him look for a coping mechanism (Smoking). The constant self Doubt that makes him doubt he’s success and abilities mixed with he’s low self esteem. The fear of losing hes touch and falling off. The Repression of he’s emotions and feelings throughout childhood to being an adult. Fear that he can’t find the passion anymore. This track is very deep when you take a look at it he also starts to question why he’s in rap in the first place. Is it because he’ loves the rap game for what it is? Or because he’s scared to go back to a time where he was trapped in the hood, where he thought he had no chance and no confidence no way to make it out both mentally and physically but to suffer?. In the end it boils down to a strong dread that he carries thinking he may be cursed with suffering. But with that dread comes hope because at the very end he’s cousin comes in to remind him that through that suffering there will be a positive outcome because when you think your life has been all suffering yet you still endure deep down you know that through that enduring through that suffering will sooner or later give you the opportunity to have success in life.

    • @wflows5779
      @wflows5779 3 년 전 +67

      damn you really just took it all apart, wise guy.

    • @prodlpjosh
      @prodlpjosh 3 년 전 +5

      no cap

    • @unfortunato
      @unfortunato 3 년 전 +15

      100 right here man, you get it.

    • @medinbeqiri8346
      @medinbeqiri8346 3 년 전 +49

      Don’t praise me. Praise Kendrick. He’s one of a kind a genius at he’s craft and what he does. A masterclass in creating music that hits the soul.

    • @unfortunato
      @unfortunato 3 년 전 +28

      @@medinbeqiri8346 True. If you're interested in this stuff, might wanna recommend a book: 'the denial of death' by Ernest Becker. It very throughly goes over this primal fear that Kendrick sings about in this song. I'm glad there's people like you, Kendrick and Ernest, it makes me feel less alone sometimes. Hope you find your way, for real.

  • @mossfromdade3056
    @mossfromdade3056 년 전 +94

    why am I just realizing he's expressing his fears in 10-yr increments.
    at 7 afraid of his Mom's parenting
    at 17 afraid of his surroundings
    at 27 afraid to return to where he came from.

    • @TheJoshestWhite
      @TheJoshestWhite 년 전 +4

      Great observation!

    • @Mac2095
      @Mac2095 9 개월 전 +2

      Idk why you’re just realizing that, I can’t tell you that bro lol.
      I can tell you that he’s done this on every album with a “3 perspectives in 3 verses” song since GKMC’s Sing About Me which was about 3 of the people he rapped about on Section.80 from their perspectives on him.
      He’s been doing this for a minute and it’s always my favorite song on the album where he goes into it over a 4-bar sampled beat. The storytelling is something else on these

    • @camelat7228
      @camelat7228 6 개월 전 +1

      at 17 he's afraid of dying

  • @patrickmiles3098
    @patrickmiles3098 3 년 전 +155

    i don’t think many people realize but after the part where kendrick is talking backwards the first line is i beat yo ass keep talking back and i live for it

  • @kingsman2.065
    @kingsman2.065 2 년 전 +147

    " cause my DNA won't let me involve in the light of God " I felt that 😭😭🙏🏾

    • @giorgimargiani7402
      @giorgimargiani7402 년 전

      My favorite human on earth says there’s only one and one thing only capable of overcoming the ultimate threshold of unmovable obstacle called DNA, and it is DISCIPLINE, his name is David fucking Goggins. He overcame it. So will I

    • @joehuman4
      @joehuman4 년 전

      What does this line means

    • @PancakeCamilo
      @PancakeCamilo 4 개월 전 +2

      the second song on the album is DNA and the second to last song on the album is GOD, if you read it from the regular order you slowly go away from DNA and towards GOD, but if you listen to it in the reverse order you go from GOD to DNA Kendrick is a genius 😭🙏

    • @kingsman2.065
      @kingsman2.065 4 개월 전 +3

      @PancakeCamilo common knowledge by now, but thanks nonetheless 😌👍🏾

  • @el_mal_de_ojo
    @el_mal_de_ojo 2 년 전 +290

    My mom passed two days ago, and this song has deepened way further than I ever imagined it ever would. I'm only 31 so I guess I lost her early. She stressed to me that the only thing she wanted for me was to live a life of fullness, being genuine to myself and without fear. The way I can honor her memory is to do that very thing. I fight the fear of not being myself every day, but I'll fight for me and you mom. See you in my dreams.

    • @BasedX
      @BasedX 2 년 전 +1

      My sincere condolences !! Love

    • @kalicole8201
      @kalicole8201 2 년 전 +4

      I just lost the love of my life a week ago today. I am not sure how to feel. But i made the same promise for him that you made for your mom. God bless us both.

    • @el_mal_de_ojo
      @el_mal_de_ojo 2 년 전 +1

      @@kalicole8201 bless you, love you and sending you strength

    • @cruciating
      @cruciating 2 년 전 +1

      Your mother sounded like a smart woman. Glad you had her in your life, sending love your way.

    • @takento7607
      @takento7607 2 년 전 +1

      lost my dad when i was 14, feel ya bro.

  • @meddem1744
    @meddem1744 2 년 전 +224

    This is art. Never heard anything like this before. Kendrick is different.

  • @damienmccarty3795
    @damienmccarty3795 3 년 전 +2052

    Setiously this album might have stopped me from committing suicide, the message is too powerful, i feel it in my soul.
    Edit: i posted this 5 months ago since then ive dealt with the death of my girlfriend, went to rehab and now drug free, god is good, keep going harder everyday and love the life you live and yourself.

    • @lasauceart
      @lasauceart 3 년 전 +61

      Bless your soul

    • @argiro5655
      @argiro5655 3 년 전 +7

      Really? Wow

    • @twirsty5391
      @twirsty5391 3 년 전 +35

      seeing this comment made me so happy. i genuinely hope you’re doing better now if not you’ll get there i promise :)

    • @_MYSTICWOLF
      @_MYSTICWOLF 3 년 전 +7

      keep going man. happy ur still alive♥️

    • @tristancline5067
      @tristancline5067 3 년 전 +10

      @Dame Deci I'm glad you're still with us. It may feel like it but you're not alone big trust, much love

  • @MrPulimen
    @MrPulimen 3 년 전 +308

    people from the ghetto feel this song so hard

    • @frankocean6676
      @frankocean6676 3 년 전 +37

      Stfu

    • @dopevibestv2988
      @dopevibestv2988 3 년 전 +1

      Sayless

    • @janine1111
      @janine1111 2 년 전 +32

      Im not from the ghetto but my childhood was a ghetto and that’s what makes me feel this song in every cell of my body...this song is too good

    • @prettyj245
      @prettyj245 2 년 전 +7

      anyone can feel this song and that's what makes kendrick's music so great

    • @josullivan5189
      @josullivan5189 2 년 전 +6

      To me this is more than a song. It’s an anthem.

  • @MsJrzy
    @MsJrzy 년 전 +143

    First time I heard this track it broke me. A widowed, single mother raising a son. This song taught me…what’s discipline to me is fear to my son! I changed my whole approach after hearing this work of art. He saved my relationship with my son, and I thank him because my son adores me. Sure it wouldn’t have turned out this way had I not changed course!!

    • @coreya8308
      @coreya8308 년 전 +10

      powerful

    • @pookeyblow
      @pookeyblow 년 전 +7

      wow

    • @whitetpoison
      @whitetpoison 년 전 +16

      Realest thing I’ve read today. Wishing you and your son a beautiful relationship as well as an unbreakable bond for life. God bless y’all and anyone else reading this.

    • @danielwallace1169
      @danielwallace1169 년 전 +1

      That’s an amazing testimonial….All praises to the Most High…this song is so powerful

  • @kevinchoi6792
    @kevinchoi6792 3 년 전 +440

    I am an Asian from South Korea and I still can relate to the lyrics like it happened to my life. I sincerely appreciate his effort to put the purest form of his emotions into music

    • @mrmangotahiti
      @mrmangotahiti 3 년 전 +40

      anxiety feels the same no matter where youre at so does death and failure

    • @BigT4URUZKaM
      @BigT4URUZKaM 3 년 전 +2

      Damn 😔

    • @frankocean6676
      @frankocean6676 3 년 전 +3

      Lol

    • @doblet664
      @doblet664 2 년 전 +6

      You're the top 1% tho

    • @roblangada4516
      @roblangada4516 2 년 전 +50

      @@doblet664 Some people in South Korea are *very* poor, haven't you seen "Parasite"? The wealth divide in Korea is tremendous, and is amplified by cultural norms that look down on the poor. There isn't much of a social safety net either.
      "Public social spending by general government (the central, state, and local governments, including social security funds) is half the OECD average, and is the lowest as a percentage of GDP among OECD member countries"
      You could argue that anyone living in a westernized 1st world country is in the top 1% globally, including Black people in America. Poor people in America spend enough money on luxury items like phones and cars to feed an entire African village for months. Whereas people dying of starvation in the US is so rare it's basically unheard of, and typically only happens to the mentally ill or seniors who don't have anyone to take care of them and just forget to eat.

  • @isaiah8499
    @isaiah8499 3 년 전 +311

    A lot people don’t realize that Kendrick picked the age 27 because of another reason.he was afraid he would die and join the “27” club.

    • @kevinchoi6792
      @kevinchoi6792 3 년 전 +32

      Damn I'm 26 and this comment makes me nervous

    • @okentrepreneur3777
      @okentrepreneur3777 2 년 전

      Pretty obvious if you just listen

    • @kamopule5255
      @kamopule5255 2 년 전 +1

      what is the 27 club?

    • @alexcastillo9107
      @alexcastillo9107 2 년 전 +46

      @@kamopule5255 the 27 club consists of artists actors etc who died at the age 27, it’s an occurring theme that artists die at the age of 27

    • @kamopule5255
      @kamopule5255 2 년 전 +2

      @@alexcastillo9107 Oh thank you.

  • @younginthegang2039
    @younginthegang2039 2 년 전 +143

    "I'm talking *FEAR.* Fear losing *LOYALTY.* for *PRIDE.* , cause my *DNA.* won't let me involve in the light of *GOD.* I'm talking fear. Fear that my *HUMBLE.* ness is gone. I'm talking fear. Fear that *LOVING* and caring aren't here anymore."
    -"Until someone get back"(referring to *XXX.* )
    -"Fear losing creativity"(referring to *LUST.* )
    -"Fear that is wickedness or weakness"(described in the start of *BLOOD.* )
    -"What happens on earth stays on Earth(referring to *ELEMENT.* ), but I can't take these *FEEL.* ings with me so hopefully they disperse..."
    -"God *DAMN.* my soul"
    Kendrick Lamar *DUCKWORTH.* basically explains why he made this album.

    • @joep7210
      @joep7210 2 년 전 +14

      this is why this is kendricks best song. im so glad you pointed this out. i feel like its gone over peoples heads. the last verse brings me to tears everytime. so relatable no matter who you are or where you come from.
      this is timeless music and those who throw hip hop out the window dont give it the proper chance and refuse to understand how deep it truly goes sometimes.

    • @DarkHaloTV
      @DarkHaloTV 년 전 +2

      Thought I was the only one who noticed he listed all the tracks

    • @kxnari7430
      @kxnari7430 년 전

      thought i was the only one who noticed the tracks mentioned

  • @ThatGuy-js4ok
    @ThatGuy-js4ok 2 년 전 +136

    This is the most powerful song I’ve heard in my life.

  • @lazylars5176
    @lazylars5176 4 년 전 +3503

    The track is chronogical with fear in real life. Fear inside the house when you re a kid. Fear in the hood when you re a teen. Fear from life, failure and success's aftermath at 27 And on and on .. genius

    • @JZH10000
      @JZH10000 4 년 전 +68

      I'm mean yeah that's what hes sayin

    • @uncharted7againblackking256
      @uncharted7againblackking256 4 년 전 +11

      Facts best comment here that's what it is

    • @slawdog4619
      @slawdog4619 4 년 전 +79

      It’s too bad not everyone knows that fear throughout life. Some people just skate by without knowing fear and hunger nor prejudice and poverty.

    • @guaposucio4323
      @guaposucio4323 4 년 전 +7

      Slaw Dog you make it what you make it

    • @Smegma_pirate
      @Smegma_pirate 4 년 전 +30

      but its soo much easier to self sabotage with drugs and alleviate the pressure of impending responsibility.. i dont know but i know if you know what i mean

  • @shot_cleanup1344
    @shot_cleanup1344 3 년 전 +87

    *"Why God, why God do I gotta suffer? Pain in my heart carry burdens full of struggle."*
    *"Why God, why God do I gotta bleed? Every stone thrown at you restin' at my feet."*
    *"Why God, why God do I gotta suffer? Earth is no more, won't you burn this muh'fucka?"*

    • @mylurr12
      @mylurr12 10 개월 전 +3

      That’s one of Kendrick’s cousins saying that part.

    • @E.J.andG.T.L.
      @E.J.andG.T.L. 10 개월 전

      @@mylurr12 nice

  • @all-caps3927
    @all-caps3927 2 년 전 +130

    The Alchemist on production and Kendrick on the track is a dream collaboration. This is one of his best songs no doubt

  • @nunu4evaaa
    @nunu4evaaa 2 년 전 +200

    Thank you God.
    Thank you fear.
    Thank you pain.
    Thank you suffering.
    Thank you fire.
    Thank your Kendrick.
    Thank you Heaven.
    Thank you Hell.
    Thank you Unknown.
    Thank you life.
    Thank you universe.
    Thank you earth.
    God bless you all. 🤍

    • @unknwnerror1616
      @unknwnerror1616 2 년 전 +7

      true that, even If I can be depressed sometimes I'm thankful for the pain and suffering I had to endure in life, I feel like it gave me the opportunity to truly live.

    • @nunu4evaaa
      @nunu4evaaa 2 년 전 +3

      @@unknwnerror1616 a tree cant grow to heaven, unless the roots reach to hell, can’t truly appreciate the best, if you don’t know, can’t handle the worst ! it’s all polarity and balancing the opposites ! you got this bro ! stay bless king ! love!

    • @al_monty
      @al_monty 2 년 전

      You’re welcome

    • @jeffmen8266
      @jeffmen8266 년 전 +2

      But not pride. Thats gonna be the death of us all

    • @user-vu4ch6om7q
      @user-vu4ch6om7q 년 전 +1

      Kendrick is not your savior.

  • @joedorben3504
    @joedorben3504 5 년 전 +2780

    easily one of Kendrick's most underrated songs. This shit's so fuckin beautiful to me, waaayyy better than Loyalty, DNA, Love, Element, and Humble.

  • @staydiligent7325
    @staydiligent7325 2 년 전 +82

    That last verse really makes sense why he hasn’t been active in a very long time you can feel what he saying.

  • @jacksonmaloney9776
    @jacksonmaloney9776 2 년 전 +57

    I think the fundamental reason why I love Kendrick is due to his fearless ability at revealing his deepest insecurities and vulnerabilities to the world: it’s the thing that makes him so identifiable on a human level. And despite doing this many times throughout his discography, this may be his crowning achievement at a level of openness that a majority of artists are not brave enough to reveal.

    • @namz2k11
      @namz2k11 2 년 전

      There's strength in vulnerability.

  • @yano11onay
    @yano11onay 9 개월 전 +9

    This song drove me into a slight breakdown. Realising that we’ve been raised by single mothers installing fear into our lil minds from frustration from her childhood trauma and the trauma continues. Generational trauma

  • @23agentorange
    @23agentorange 5 년 전 +1355

    And people said this was his "worst album." This is easily one of his top 10 best songs ever. It's one of those timeless epics that you forgot is even written by a "rapper." It transcends culture, it is infinite.

    • @jaywop2347
      @jaywop2347 5 년 전 +96

      The people who say that aint nothing more than your typical internet hipsters I promise u if this album didn't pop the way it did they would love it, hate to be that guy but the numbers on this album don't lie and the critical acclaim and achievements don't either.

    • @tomshoot
      @tomshoot 5 년 전 +57

      Worst ? Poor blind people. It's not an album. It's a beautiful book about Life.

    • @santiagoreyes1635
      @santiagoreyes1635 4 년 전 +33

      Hamish Barrett
      I think it’s matches up with his other albums. The thing is, it’s a completely different style. This album is an in depth look at himself. Really taking it personal. Hard to find something like this nowadays or even in general. Every single song has some sort of connection to himself and his life and experiences. If you don’t see depth and narrative in this album, then give it another few listens. There is contrast, discussions of right and wrong, struggles-both internal and external-, and emotion. Love and Loyalty, I agree we’re probably the weakest tracks he’s made, but they were songs for his SO, not for everyone else. I feel like more than anything, this album was for Kendrick, that’s why he says that this is his favorite album. You can have your opinions, but I think that this is still an incredible album.

    • @lyrics2challenged
      @lyrics2challenged 4 년 전 +7

      @@hamishbarrett7695 if it was commercial Succes Pac&Em* would be the GOATs... Which most people think are, sad cases.

    • @is1745
      @is1745 4 년 전 +1

      Agent Orange hmmm....

  • @Contrairien
    @Contrairien 3 년 전 +55

    One of the best intros in hip hop history. Alchemist went hard with the production.

  • @twshoku6960
    @twshoku6960 2 년 전 +47

    My brother has this song on his Insta bio. I found out he committed suicide today but he was dead days ago. . . I wish he would have spoke to me more I wish I understood what he was going through.

    • @dtew4928
      @dtew4928 2 년 전 +6

      Sorry 😢

    • @cruciating
      @cruciating 2 년 전 +4

      Sorry to hear that. Always know things will get better, and he’d want a good life for you. Sending love your way

    • @TheEliteSharingan
      @TheEliteSharingan 2 년 전 +1

      I’m so sorry. 😭

    • @lordsafro
      @lordsafro 2 년 전 +1

      RIP 🙏🏾

  • @DHawkBeats
    @DHawkBeats 3 년 전 +66

    Kendrick raps in such a deep yet understandable way so that you don’t need to be an expert to understand his messages. Plus the beats are perfect for each song

  • @stretchcarter5175
    @stretchcarter5175 4 년 전 +53

    The depth of this song is crazy. He didn't tell us his life story, Kendrick gave us an experience of witnessing his life from his eyes.

  • @hermannkhumishe235
    @hermannkhumishe235 2 년 전 +32

    Greatest rapper in our generation and of all time

  • @gregheffley7819
    @gregheffley7819 3 년 전 +47

    this song is a masterpiece, it literally feels like kendrick is taking me on a journey through his life

  • @paulbotello1289
    @paulbotello1289 3 년 전 +89

    3 years later..
    This song will forever be apart of my personal testimony to Christ
    Tell me what you need prayer for, and I will pray for it...Right here, right now
    God bless you all on your journey
    Those that call upon his name WILL BE SAVED 🙏🏽🕊

  • @tinashejzienge5414
    @tinashejzienge5414 5 년 전 +1693

    May the Lord Bless Kendrick so he don't loose his creativity

    • @doubtmouth3972
      @doubtmouth3972 5 년 전 +9

      The beat/music is really what does it for me

    • @illiapenrosa5016
      @illiapenrosa5016 5 년 전 +40

      creativity is neither lost nor found... it just is... creative loving human beings lost or found... they still create something thats of a positive note... #lovelightlaughter/ahead #(twitter)

    • @JustMichaelRaps
      @JustMichaelRaps 4 년 전 +4

      illia penrosa wtf

    • @illiapenrosa5016
      @illiapenrosa5016 4 년 전 +8

      @@JustMichaelRaps basically what im saying is no matter how negitive shit can be. we can always spin a positive wtf... #lovelightlaughter/moving... or is that too hard for you to comprehend? i do hope not... love and blessings and what the fuck is what the fuck is still make positive fucks out of those questions??? ;)

    • @thatcoul
      @thatcoul 4 년 전 +2

      Amen

  • @kaylyngibson567
    @kaylyngibson567 4 년 전 +49

    The fact that he shout out Native Americans....I can’t explain how much respect I got for this man.

    • @JlockOfficial
      @JlockOfficial 4 년 전 +8

      because Native people Gods people and are highly blessed there suffering will be counted highly in Judgement day

    • @kaylyngibson567
      @kaylyngibson567 4 년 전 +3

      JLock Official as a full Native American woman I highly appreciate your wholesome introspection. Love. One. 🙏🏽

    • @soloantoine9971
      @soloantoine9971 4 년 전 +1

      My fellow Indigenous akcita wia he also says that were worshipping the wrong thing.

    • @kingofthejofundies9080
      @kingofthejofundies9080 년 전 +1

      Because they are Israelites

    • @BoRickersonMcFoosters
      @BoRickersonMcFoosters 년 전

      You have zero idea what he’s talking about clearly 😂😂😂

  • @e-san64
    @e-san64 년 전 +18

    I’ve been going through so much in my life. Break ups, new love, parents getting older, a new son, money getting low. I’m 26 and when he speaks about when was 27, that hit hard. “When I was 27 I grew a custom to more fear accumulated 10 times over throughout the years.”

  • @jariussmith4933
    @jariussmith4933 3 년 전 +136

    This is why Kendrick Lamar is the greatest rapper out right now even though he not really doing nothing yet so far but this track right here this one the best he did and I'm still playing this song to this day

  • @517ray
    @517ray 4 년 전 +163

    "Fear that my humbleness is gone" hit home with me. I think that's something all us black men struggle with at one point or another.

    • @jaleelhaywood3294
      @jaleelhaywood3294 4 년 전 +5

      Big Smoove big facts I’m drunk I’m feelings right now 😂😂😂🤦🏿‍♂️

    • @dadeee7776
      @dadeee7776 4 년 전

      being up yourself? actually confused with what u mean

    • @josephblanchard6248
      @josephblanchard6248 4 년 전 +6

      The first step is that atleast you admit it

    • @517ray
      @517ray 4 년 전

      @@josephblanchard6248 true indeed

    • @mfkrimron6111
      @mfkrimron6111 4 년 전 +2

      "i dont think i can find away to make it on this earth"

  • @eddiehaze3165
    @eddiehaze3165 2 년 전 +21

    5:20 The most beautiful part of this song where everything sonically and conceptually comes together...

  • @paprikanoodle8007
    @paprikanoodle8007 2 년 전 +48

    Love even now how Kendrick touched upon one of the most frequent issues going on within the black community, and that is beating the sh*t out of your kids as an outlet. It's plain abuse and don't even give me that- "but I turned out fine!" Sh*t. Have we really let the horrors of slavery and it's prospect of punishment affect how we discipline our kids?

    • @mrD66M
      @mrD66M 6 개월 전

      I think the physical punishment even though it was truly horrible at times was not the worst of it
      The worst of it IMO was being constantly and routinely neglected, dismissed, unacknowledged even when you did well at school etc, not allowed to express oneself.. basically regarded as a burden rather than as a child. The time a person should be most free and safe to explore the world and develop their own character, their courage, their own voice.. robbed, intruded, abused, stamped, beaten, crushed, time and time and time again, over and over.
      I like kids but chose not to have my own, so that negative cycle ends with me.

  • @akumajoe8265
    @akumajoe8265 3 년 전 +51

    I love Kendrick like an old brother, thru his music I've learned many many things, he opened up for us just to say "you're not alone"
    It's hard to admit we're fragile, but that's the first step.
    This is a masterpiece, I truly believe music saves someones life if there's a real message.

    • @hotdesertroks889
      @hotdesertroks889 3 년 전 +1

      He's been a friend for so many of us through his music.

    • @PedroLupe1991
      @PedroLupe1991 11 개월 전

      Indeed. Either life or death, light or darkness, wisdom or confusion.. A spirit will always come with music, so careful with the music you choose.

  • @SynIMPFML666
    @SynIMPFML666 2 년 전 +26

    I just turned 28, this song hit all the way through 27, and it still gonna hit. On not just a spiritual level, but a metaphysical one

  • @harrylynnjr
    @harrylynnjr 4 년 전 +333

    This is CLASSIC hip hop everything about this song is....

    • @tristanlwkns
      @tristanlwkns 4 년 전 +5

      Magical

    • @ryanflanagan9624
      @ryanflanagan9624 3 년 전

      Jesus is The Way The Truth The Life no one comes to The Father except through Him see john 14:6-7 of God's perfect Word in The Bible with God's guidance in The Holy Spirit as Jesus is The Living Word in Jesus Name we pray amen
      Jesus loves you! Jesus is coming are you ready? do you believe in Jesus, declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead and you are saved see romans 10-11 of God's perfect Word in The Bible asking God's guidance of The Holy Spirit as you read as Jesus is The Living Word. Jesus loves us and died on the cross and rose again to save us all. do you believe in Jesus? He loves you and He Jesus alone saves all, faith in Jesus by God's grace. declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believing in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you are saved in Jesus Name we pray amen come into fellowship with Jesus, grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ form a relationship with The One Who laid His life down for you to save us all for He loves us so much and He alone saves all in Jesus Name we pray amen Jesus loves you, He died on the cross and rose again and by His blood our sins are forgiven. sin entered the world through man and the wages of sin is death, all sin and fall short of The glory of God but all are justified freely by Jesus Christ. the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior forevermore, declare with your mouth Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead you are saved amen. i encourage you to repent of your sins turn from them and come to Jesus and be saved and follow Him for the kingdom of heaven is at hand, no one is promised tomorrow and Jesus alone saves all from sin death and hell and gives life forevermore in the new heaven the new earth the new jerusalem with no more death or mourning or sorrow or pain or sin for Jesus has bore it on the cross taking it away forevermore amen praying for you in Jesus Name we pray amen. i encourage you to read your Bible and invite The Holy Spirit to guide your mind, for The Bible is God's perfect Word and Jesus is The Living Word, john romans psalms luke and revelation are good places to start God bless in Jesus Name we pray amen praying for you pray for me in Jesus Name we pray amen For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him. Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because they have not believed in the name of God’s one and only Son john 3:16-18 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?”27 john 11:25-27 She said to Him, “Yes, Lord, I believe that You are the Christ, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”come to know Jesus today He died on the cross for our sins and rose again, so we can live with Him forever because He loves us, by His blood He has victory over sin, death and hell amen. God Jesus The Holy Spirit love you and be with you forevermore amen God bless amen :) :)

  • @natefrm3rdnation332
    @natefrm3rdnation332 2 년 전 +34

    When I was 17 and heard this I understood it, being 21 I truly feel what’s he’s saying... thank you Kenny

    • @r.n.3709
      @r.n.3709 2 년 전 +8

      27 will hit different just wait

  • @nonenone2275
    @nonenone2275 3 년 전 +36

    To my beautiful Black and Hispanic family, it's time for us to love each other like never before. We need to put our differences aside and Unite Globally. Stay safe and carry yourselves like your grandmother is with you at all times. Respect yourselves and I love all of you.

  • @ionuthoron8461
    @ionuthoron8461 3 년 전 +64

    Usually the most underrated songs have the most powerful words ever... this one is big!

  • @sergionavarro5242
    @sergionavarro5242 3 년 전 +487

    Who hearing this in these hard times

    • @negrovalen2425
      @negrovalen2425 3 년 전 +17

      Yo
      are only hard times not a hard life keep ya head up

    • @dopenerd9332
      @dopenerd9332 3 년 전 +10

      fucking crying smh

    • @MKL3165
      @MKL3165 3 년 전 +5

      If u a real woke one then u heard it a long time ago. But if u just now waking up then u realizing what very few already knew. Crowds off looters and protesters. But yet have I seen the crowd go get the people who really run shit. And is behind the countless deaths that ran the masses in they favor since the beginning of time. What is happening is the end times. And it's only the start of it. What's normal is not anymore. Gather yourself and develop some survival skills. And get ya self right. That's all u can do and prepare for the worse. And be happy about the things u are still being blessed with thru hard times.

    • @barih4prez
      @barih4prez 3 년 전 +2

      If I could smoke fear away, I’d roll that mfr up!

    • @KC11ON
      @KC11ON 3 년 전

      Mehn.

  • @Samiii90210
    @Samiii90210 10 개월 전 +3

    this is why kendrick lamar is the greatest of all time.

  • @marvin9839
    @marvin9839 년 전 +18

    Reading the comments I thought it was just me. This is one of the most underrated songs to date.

  • @kbee8517
    @kbee8517 년 전 +24

    This song is helping me through a sexual assault case in which the police department doesn't want to investigate and I won't win if it goes to civil court. Experiencing the trauma and unfairness of it having to categorize under normal assault and battery because of details related to the incident. I don't have money for a lawyer. I don't have a therapist but need therapy. The young man currently walks free.
    The fear I feel from the trauma of it is not within my control and the fear I feel from him not being convicted is even greater.

  • @johnl1295
    @johnl1295 4 년 전 +48

    All of Kendricks verses age like fine wine.. the most talented artist of the 21st century

  • @joshuasimmons4444
    @joshuasimmons4444 년 전 +69

    I love black people. I love what being black means. this song is special for us.

    • @a10_ortiz
      @a10_ortiz 년 전 +7

      Never heard of a black person named josh

    • @joshuasimmons4444
      @joshuasimmons4444 년 전 +17

      @@a10_ortiz if you wish you were black just say that🥺😂

    • @zacharysamuelsr4524
      @zacharysamuelsr4524 년 전 +1

      I ain’t even black but grew up on hip hop and relate a lot. Like the song says Blacks, Hispanics, Native American Indians are the true children of Israel. I’m First Nations from Canada.

    • @blainew79
      @blainew79 년 전 +2

      @@joshuasimmons4444 doesn’t matter what race you are, we all live and die the same bruh, nobody “wishes” they were black

    • @blainew79
      @blainew79 년 전 +3

      @@joshuasimmons4444 instead of accepting the fact that a white person just said race doesn’t matter you resist and decide to argue with me, you see both sides play a role here if you can’t accept the good when it’s written to you how will we ever end racism?

  • @scampb9127
    @scampb9127 년 전 +8

    kendrick gotta be one of the best artists ever, period. every time I listen to an album of his I find a gem like this and think "this has gotta be a top kendrick song", but its not. they are just all that good

  • @1PHil
    @1PHil 4 년 전 +161

    The Alchemist is too cold for this beat.

    • @autospace4173
      @autospace4173 4 년 전 +5

      Better living, through alchemy!

    • @sanchezescobar6754
      @sanchezescobar6754 3 년 전

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @KitchenerLesli
      @KitchenerLesli 3 년 전 +4

      What for real I've listened to this since the release and never knew he worked on it Alc really one of the great living legends in his realm

  • @mayson123456
    @mayson123456 년 전 +6

    I am not sure if Kendrick can make a better impactful and relatable song than this for me. This to me is his Stan. Something that makes you wonder " how do you come up with something like this"

  • @UrosDrljaca
    @UrosDrljaca 3 년 전 +27

    I live for that "I'm high now"

  • @zoebe1486
    @zoebe1486 3 년 전 +141

    this song is a goddamn masterpiece, a big piece of art. in all these comments i see people relate heavily to this line and that line, I myself still learn and understand more and more every time I am listening to this album, and especially to this song. kendrick lamar really explained himself and every driving force determining his every day life and every step, and even though I will never fully comprehend everything he says because I simply did not go through these same struggles as he did, as a Black man in the US, everything he is putting into words is so universal and so chained to the human experience that I think if everyone would really deeply understand what he is saying, every single person will feel understood too. so, from my heart, I thank you, Kendrick Lamar.

    • @matthewschorr8586
      @matthewschorr8586 3 년 전 +8

      Your comment made me tear up. My family doesn't like or understand "rap" music. This song has got me through so many difficult times. Kendrick is a true poet and a teacher. Much love and a shout-out to the G.O.A.T.

    • @RosvStudios
      @RosvStudios 3 년 전

      'because I simply did not go through these same struggles as he did, as a Black man in the US' LMAO, what struggles? The society is getting dumber, I swear.

    • @mikeoneal9432
      @mikeoneal9432 3 년 전

      Exactly this album really showed out and is definitely one of my top 4 favorite albums

    • @yanivaverbuch1185
      @yanivaverbuch1185 3 년 전 +2

      @@RosvStudios are you trying to say black people in the US don't go through struggles?

    • @RosvStudios
      @RosvStudios 3 년 전

      @@yanivaverbuch1185 they go through the same struggles as the other races. Black people can do whatever they want in the US, nothing stops them.

  • @ktwalker85
    @ktwalker85 4 년 전 +49

    "take it from me and leave me worse off than before". A line most folks live under the fear of.

    • @jessag3669
      @jessag3669 4 년 전 +2

      I hear this!

    • @farrellcityking1
      @farrellcityking1 3 년 전

      Everyday of my life

    • @LilJ3090
      @LilJ3090 3 년 전

      Ive had this happen more times than i can count
      Ive made so much success for my age and all i have is memory from self and of family to show for it
      From 10 to 25 Ive easily touched over 2 mill
      Each time Ive risen to success ive fallen after
      I fucking live this and dead ass its ass
      For the longest I really wondered if i was damned

  • @theskunk589
    @theskunk589 5 년 전 +38

    “I don’t think I can find a way to make it on this Earth.” Will never fail to give me goosebumps.

  • @marcx8953
    @marcx8953 2 년 전 +14

    People really should talk about this more. Absolute banger.

  • @jaybuza3794
    @jaybuza3794 3 년 전 +16

    Kendrick curated a masterpiece when this was recorded.
    Absolutely Legendary. No questions asked.

  • @erikamezquita9442
    @erikamezquita9442 3 년 전 +44

    I'll be turning 27 soon. I have worked countless hours, being responsible, disciplined, and persistent. I have climbed as much as I could. The rest of my family often points at me as an example to follow. My friends are often surprised to meet someone from my country who has come this far. Nonetheless, when I'm all by myself, sometimes the only thing I can think of is fear.
    "I practiced runnin' from fear, guess I had some good luck
    At 27 years old, my biggest fear was bein' judged
    How they look at me reflect on myself, my family, my city
    What they say 'bout me reveal if my reputation would miss me
    What they see from me would trickle down generations in time
    What they hear from me would make 'em highlight my simplest lines"
    DAMN Kendrick. Your 3rd verse is so truthful. Much more truthful than I would like to admit.

    • @BrayanG11
      @BrayanG11 3 년 전 +1

      imaginate yo que tengo 19 años y no entiendo casi nada lo que dice.pero por una extraña razón siento el sentimiento que kendrick trata de plasmar a nosotros y el mismo

  • @KristianGibran
    @KristianGibran 4 년 전 +40

    An Alchemist beat with Kendrick’s lyrics... there was nothing that said this track wouldn’t be dope. My favorite song off the entire album!

  • @JJ-zd9vs
    @JJ-zd9vs 3 년 전 +15

    The best way to describe this song is like it’s one big anxiety attack, and I fucking love it

  • @raulsouza5866
    @raulsouza5866 년 전 +2

    Just like Dear Mama from 2pac, man just spilled his childhood in a song

  • @JesusChristisking162
    @JesusChristisking162 4 년 전 +62

    I always find myself going back to this song whenever i feel down or troubled with life. This track is personal to me and probably one of my favorites. And the fact he sheds light on god and the children of Israel is a nice touch and gives a deeper meaning on life and the fears of the unknown

    • @christopherharris4743
      @christopherharris4743 4 년 전

      The name or title of any specific deity is capitalized just like any other name, so when “God” is used to refer to “the one God” (in other words, in any monotheistic religion), it is capitalized. For example, you'd capitalize “God” in these sentences: Some Christians give thanks to God before every meal.

  • @SebsBeenHere
    @SebsBeenHere 3 년 전 +37

    One of Kendrick's best tracks just happened to be produced by The Alchemist. Gotta give the credit where it's due dawg, AL's a goat

    • @griffintschudin5912
      @griffintschudin5912 3 년 전 +2

      Probably one of the most influential producers to ever hit the scene, and he's a TV star!

    • @xtcjossie
      @xtcjossie 3 년 전

      @@griffintschudin5912 next to 2pac, the god of rap.

    • @SebsBeenHere
      @SebsBeenHere 3 년 전 +1

      Griffin Tschudin yeah brodie, Alchemist is a legend and that’s undisputed

    • @griffintschudin5912
      @griffintschudin5912 3 년 전 +1

      @@xtcjossie alchemist produces, i dont think ive heard him rap

    • @Bam1297
      @Bam1297 3 년 전

      Facts

  • @progamer2413
    @progamer2413 4 년 전 +39

    Kendricks styles so unique

  • @flowerchild8450
    @flowerchild8450 년 전 +15

    In my opinion, best song on the album. Lyrics are really penetrating and personal, the backing track is heavenly and the closer on the track sounds like a new song in and of itself. Just an amazing song all around.

  • @AyoStainFTW
    @AyoStainFTW 3 년 전 +10

    Might be one of the greatest rap songs i have ever heard

  • @GaryCooper214
    @GaryCooper214 2 년 전 +13

    May God have mercy on our souls

  • @Hoponspxxt
    @Hoponspxxt 11 개월 전 +2

    My favorite song ever

  • @TheBRYANAWSOME
    @TheBRYANAWSOME 년 전 +2

    top 5 kendrick song ever honestly

  • @pho665
    @pho665 2 년 전 +14

    This song teaches us that fear will always exist from when we are toddlers to grown men
    Even if we fight through fear our own perception forges another isn't God amazing??

  • @PurgeTheLight
    @PurgeTheLight 3 년 전 +71

    I still remember when this played and my boy started crying like crazy. Man, I gave my boy a hug and told him I understand. We need you more now than ever K.Dot

  • @thechampishere9735
    @thechampishere9735 3 년 전 +27

    It’s between this song, momma, sing about me/ dying of thirst, kush and corinthians, and poe man’s dream that just hit it on the money for me. I can’t wait for his next project

  • @senter7658
    @senter7658 2 년 전 +6

    I haven’t cried in years . I don’t even know how .
    This song did that , first time I heard it

  • @taken4granite817
    @taken4granite817 4 년 전 +140

    Kendrick recently said this song has the best verses he's ever wrote! I mean is he wrong? 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @sushantsharma7051
      @sushantsharma7051 4 년 전 +2

      Izzy Rubio lol you just saw it on genius 😂😂

    • @taken4granite817
      @taken4granite817 4 년 전

      @@sushantsharma7051 ok genius 🤣

    • @sushantsharma7051
      @sushantsharma7051 4 년 전

      Izzy Rubio genius.com you dumbass🤣

    • @taken4granite817
      @taken4granite817 4 년 전 +1

      @@sushantsharma7051trolololol

    • @IAMSOUND99
      @IAMSOUND99 4 년 전 +9

      "i'll probably die because that's what you do when you're 17" yeah def one of his best lyrics, the whole 2nd verse (the 17 y old part) is a perfect summary of american life style for black teens in tough neighboorhoods

  • @661brandonjmcc
    @661brandonjmcc 3 년 전 +19

    This song is gonna hit different for the rest of my life...listening to a brotha next to me banging this amongst 15,000 to 20,000 marching in the streets of downtown Los Angeles
    6/6/2020

  • @dumisakonkengwenya5509
    @dumisakonkengwenya5509 9 개월 전 +2

    but you have to understand this man, we are cursed people. Kendrick is such a strong mind

  • @wallace7108
    @wallace7108 2 년 전 +9

    I remember when this dropped i was stuck at home after they kicked me out of school, I bought this album and had it on repeat the whole summer

  • @josepablobarquero5877
    @josepablobarquero5877 4 년 전 +33

    Lowkey one of the best songs from kendrick lamar

  • @gonzaja1019
    @gonzaja1019 3 년 전 +16

    The beat & kendrick gives u a enviroment of chill, like everything is ok, even when he is talking about all opposite

  • @beautifrobella2071
    @beautifrobella2071 3 년 전 +33

    This song hides a deeper meaning. Listen Carefu11y!

    • @dopenerd9332
      @dopenerd9332 3 년 전

      yeah...dont let fear make you burn your neighborhood to the ground

  • @godson4520
    @godson4520 2 년 전 +3

    Lost my mom 2 one of the toughest things in life 2 face she was my everything 46 is 2 young but one thing I know we gotta make them proud HAPPY THANKSGIVING HOPE IS WAS GREAT 4 U AND YOURS🙏💪💯

  • @nobodyasked391
    @nobodyasked391 3 년 전 +6

    This grew on me. I mean like it grew from a little sunflower to a massive spouting beautiful tree. This dude really has a seriously unbelievable talent with words and poetry.

  • @HendrikTheThird
    @HendrikTheThird 3 년 전 +34

    The voicemail message at the end is pretty terrifying, how there is a community of people that has been discriminated and sidelined so consistently that they now believe themselves to be god's chosen people and directly linking it to the material conditions of his own youth and upbringing. That is some truly messed up stuff.

    • @iridiculous8662
      @iridiculous8662 3 년 전 +2

      Nah bro u trippin, the true children of god are people born in africa and descendants from africa, but him using his belief's to sit up there and say kendrick not following his beliefs and follow how he believes how he should live is why hes goin through the pain he is and if he doesnt follow his belief he will keep feelin that way is ass backwards.

    • @uptownslim84
      @uptownslim84 3 년 전 +1

      @@iridiculous8662 bro Africans are descendants of Ham so do your research 🧐

    • @timbuktu777
      @timbuktu777 3 년 전

      You’re the only one that gets it. Most people out here believe this nonsense conspiracy.

    • @lionspride9367
      @lionspride9367 2 년 전

      I do see anything wrong with Kendrick believing this

  • @Wargoat6
    @Wargoat6 년 전 +3

    He can sound so vulnerable without sounding like a coward. Truly gifted.

  • @boop53
    @boop53 2 년 전 +5

    2017 was such a good year for rap, Damn and Flower Boy were such raw emotional messages and lyrical genious

  • @jdgvii
    @jdgvii 4 년 전 +20

    What a song, self reflection on his faults, fears, success the way he handled it...just beautiful

  • @breonnaplants1104
    @breonnaplants1104 3 년 전 +6

    One of his best songs. Always makes me cry

  • @supremehater
    @supremehater 2 년 전 +7

    heard kendrick is dropping again and came back to listen to the classics

  • @yt_neiz-nz5941
    @yt_neiz-nz5941 4 년 전 +27

    This hits hard and so deep Bruh I play it every day, Can't wait for kdots 2020 come back!!

  • @zyzzou4863
    @zyzzou4863 4 년 전 +28

    This music is so perfect 🤯

  • @OfficialYoungboss
    @OfficialYoungboss 3 년 전 +23

    this whole track issa masterpiece
    Thanks Kendrick. God bless you

  • @javan_o_ekhalie
    @javan_o_ekhalie 년 전 +4

    Thank you, Kendrick Lamar. Thank you the uploader too❤️
    We all have fear. Let's overcome our fear🙏🏾

  • @DeepThoughtsMusic
    @DeepThoughtsMusic 4 년 전 +46

    This is beyond words. Amazing what music can make you feel. It's a true gift of a truly humble human being.