This entire album helped me get through a very dark era of my life especially when being a young adult 23-23 still searching for my identity and not knowing if you will survive in the real world. The words resonated with me, because it was so much madness and violence that surrounded my life at that time and to almost think that my life would be short lived but I’m happy to say I’m 34 now with a family and two college degrees later! IM HAPPY I DIDN’T LET MY YOUNGER SELF DOWN. Kendrick has a unique way of telling stories that could be envisioned on so many levels.
You feel me??? I was 19 when this dropped. A year outta high school and going through a crazy time in my life with trying to learn who I am and maintain relationships that weren’t always good for me. Definitely my own maad city. Now Im 31 with better relationships as well as more confidence and perspective.
"And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?" after a long build up this line always gets me....
It’s an amazing transition on its own but not when you listen try and place it in the album, Sing about me comes on after Swimming Pools and the death skit.
When the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me I said when the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me I woke up this morning and figured I'd call you In case I'm not here tomorrow, I'm hoping that I can borrow A peace of mind, I'm behind on what's really important My mind is really distorted, I find nothing but trouble in my life I'm fortunate you believe in a dream This orphanage we call a ghetto is quite a routine And last night was just another distraction or a reaction Of what we consider madness, I know exactly what happened You ran outside when you heard my brother cry for help Held him like a newborn baby and made him feel Like everything was alright and a fight he tried to put up But the type of bullet that stuck had went against his will As blood spilled on your hands, my plans rather vindictive Everybody's a victim in my eyes When I ride, it's a murderous rhythm and outside became pitch black A demon glued to my back whispering, "Get 'em" I got 'em, and I ain't give a fuck That same mentality that told my brother not to duck In actuality, it's a trip how we trip off of colors I wonder if I'll ever discover a passion like you and recover The life that I knew as a young'n in pajamas and dun-ta-duns When thunder comes it rains cats and dogs Dumb niggas like me never prosper Prognosis of a problem child, I'm proud and well devoted This piru shit been in me forever So forever I'mma push it, wherever, whenever And I love you 'cause you love my brother like you did Just promise me you'll tell this story when you make it big And if I die before your album drop, I hope (gunshots) Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me I said when the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me You wrote a song about my sister on your tape And called it Section.80, the message resembled "Brenda's Got a Baby" What's crazy was, I was hearing about it But doubted your ignorance how could you ever just put her on blast and shit Judging her past and shit, well, it's completely my future Her nigga behind me right now asking for ass and shit And I'mma need that forty dollars even if I gotta Fuck, suck and swallow in the parking lot Gonzales Park, I'm followed by a married man, a father of three My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinkling keys Matter of fact, he my favorite 'cause he tip me with E's He got a cousin named David and I seen him last week This is the life of another girl damaged by the system These foster homes, I run away and never do miss 'em See, my hormones just run away and if I can get 'em back To where they used to be then I'll probably be in the denim Of a family gene that show women how to be woman Or better yet, a leader, you need her to learn somethin' Then you probably need to beat her, that's how I was taught Three niggas in one room, first time I was tossed And I'm exhausted, but fuck that "Sorry for your loss" shit My sister died in vain, but what point are you trying to gain If you can't fit the pumps I walk in? I'll wait Your rebuttal a little too late And if you have a album date, just make sure I'm not in the song 'Cause I don't need the attention bring enough of that on my own And matter fact, did I mention that I physically feel great? A doctor's approval is a waste of time, I know I'm straight I'll probably live longer than you and never fade away I'll never fade away, I'll never fade away, I know my fate And I'm on the grind for this cake, I'mma get it or die trying I'm eyeing every male gender with intentions of buying You lying to these motherfuckers, talking about you can help 'em With my story, you can help me if you sell this pussy for me, nigga Don't ignore me, nigga, fuck your glory, nigga... When the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me I said when the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me Sometimes I look in a mirror and ask myself: Am I really scared of passing away? If it's today, I hope I hear a Cry out from heaven so loud it can water down a demon With the holy ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus I wrote some raps that make sure that my lifeline Reeking the scent of a reaper, ensuring that my allegiance With the other side may come soon, and if I'm doomed May the womb help my mother be blessed for many moons I suffer a lot, and every day the glass mirror Get tougher to watch; I tie my stomach in knots And I'm not sure why I'm infatuated with death My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats That can come about, 'cause the tongue is mighty powerful And I can name a list of your favorites that probably vouch Maybe 'cause I'm a dreamer and sleep is the cousin of death Really stuck in the schema of wondering when I'mma rest And you're right, your brother was a brother to me And your sister's situation was the one that pulled me In a direction to speak of something that's realer than the TV screen By any means, wasn't trying to offend or come between Her personal life, I was like, "It need to be told" Cursing the life of twenty generations after her soul Exactly what'd happen if I ain't continued rappin' Or steady being distracted by money drugs and four- Fives, I count lives all on these songs Look at the weak and cry, pray one day, you'll be strong Fighting for your rights even when you're wrong And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in? Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me I said when the lights shut off And it's my turn to settle down My main concern Promise that you will sing about me Promise that you will sing about me (Promise that you'll sing about me forever Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh) Promise that you'll sing about me forever Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh Promise that you'll sing about me forever Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh
This song saved me from a deep depression back 2012. Am glad am here stil and been a better version of who i was to . This is the purest RAP artistry my soul has ever witnessed.
ive never heard this version. i was playing the game and had music on in the backround. i thought my playlist switched to my lofi playlist. when the transition hit my eyes teared up lol. this my fav kendrick song. the intro is fire.
This Is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard past present and future. The 90s style chill underground beat with Kendrick’s flow…and the way he broke down 3 different stories is truly a art! Thanks for the upload 🔥🔥🔥👊🏾
You dont need a song, you need a family, and a legacy. A real man takes care of his family, sacrfices himself. Its just like Jesus taught. I believe that much.
"...Am I really scared of passing away? If it's today, I hope I hear a Cry out from heaven so loud it can water down a demon With the holy ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus..." One of my favorite lines from this song
This randomly came on while I was working and I'm like what is this intro i've heard it before. Gives J Cole vibes as well would like to see what he could do on this beat. I remember bumping this in my mommas van back in 2012-2013
Wow I never knew about this version! This made me realize that the instrumental sounds like the same beat from "Don't understand" by Kendrick. That's krazy
Yeah, coul! I was doubting about Kendrick, but after this track feels much better. Generous TH-cam AI send me more from that guy, I'm too busy to search by myself))
That beat is so damn peaceful and makes you think of your past and future 💯 percent.
Brother type Isaiah Rashad Part III and listen
@@brnistivenson210 Okay I'll do that
@@MikeJay-on5tt qq
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BINGO
This is actually why Kendrick won!
The only good album he did. And besides section 80. The rest is ass
@@jimmypurrpgem2995you’re trolling right?
@@desfa12 lemme guess. To mid a butterfly is your favorite album?
@@jimmypurrpgem2995 Wouldn't blame you for thinking it's mid if you got zero media literacy.
@@jimmypurrpgem2995 no its cherry bomb
This entire album helped me get through a very dark era of my life especially when being a young adult 23-23 still searching for my identity and not knowing if you will survive in the real world. The words resonated with me, because it was so much madness and violence that surrounded my life at that time and to almost think that my life would be short lived but I’m happy to say I’m 34 now with a family and two college degrees later! IM HAPPY I DIDN’T LET MY YOUNGER SELF DOWN. Kendrick has a unique way of telling stories that could be envisioned on so many levels.
Shout out to you.
You feel me??? I was 19 when this dropped. A year outta high school and going through a crazy time in my life with trying to learn who I am and maintain relationships that weren’t always good for me. Definitely my own maad city. Now Im 31 with better relationships as well as more confidence and perspective.
Fuck all the drake disses, the world needs to hear this 🙏
"And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone
Am I worth it?
Did I put enough work in?"
after a long build up this line always gets me....
That part man..
This has to be one of the greatest stories ever told in music!
This and Stan for hip hop for sure. You could also say dance with the devil but it’s a bit too dark removing any replay value
This song solidified KDot as 🐐
@@313DillaFan best of this generation. A shame that lots of ppl don’t appreciate or don’t notice the genius in his music
Man especially when you realize understand was a product either before or after the song😭 I can hear it In the intro “his eyes blood shoot red”
I’m so happy I heard this when I did ❤
This song is still perfect age like wine still sound the same as I heard it in high school literally one of his best songs ever made
the story telling is ridiculous
when she said " i'll never fade away , i'll never fade away" and her voice faded away at the end of the verse, CHILLS!
This is actually better than original with a really good transition
不😅udu
@@jiawenyang3062 Don't speak your language but music knows no boundaries💯🤙🏾😆
Definitely
It’s an amazing transition on its own but not when you listen try and place it in the album, Sing about me comes on after Swimming Pools and the death skit.
Nothing is better they all top tier it's literally the same song with a mash up that's really it lol
WHY AM I JUST NOW HEARING THIS?!? Perfect blend of the sample and an excellent transition!!!
appreciate the kind words g 💙🤝🏽
Drake will never have such a song as this one...he wishes to be this great😢
Thank you Compton for birthing a legend. Love you Kendrick
Yess
The whole City?
Compton is very artistic. Lots of good music came from there, despite the govt poisoning communities like this@@tanishqshrivas1546
Clean sample transition
hey ethan my neph
miss u bro
Kendrick's a genuine genius.
This is amazing, the opening is so calming
Rest easy my beautiful parents I will always sing bout y'all
That first verse brings me to tears every time
gosh I wish I could arrive at the first verse, I get emotional at the first notes of the intro
I wasted like half a blunt staring at the wall the first time I hear this
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Locked in
When the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I woke up this morning and figured I'd call you
In case I'm not here tomorrow, I'm hoping that I can borrow
A peace of mind, I'm behind on what's really important
My mind is really distorted, I find nothing but trouble in my life
I'm fortunate you believe in a dream
This orphanage we call a ghetto is quite a routine
And last night was just another distraction or a reaction
Of what we consider madness, I know exactly what happened
You ran outside when you heard my brother cry for help
Held him like a newborn baby and made him feel
Like everything was alright and a fight he tried to put up
But the type of bullet that stuck had went against his will
As blood spilled on your hands, my plans rather vindictive
Everybody's a victim in my eyes
When I ride, it's a murderous rhythm and outside became pitch black
A demon glued to my back whispering, "Get 'em"
I got 'em, and I ain't give a fuck
That same mentality that told my brother not to duck
In actuality, it's a trip how we trip off of colors
I wonder if I'll ever discover a passion like you and recover
The life that I knew as a young'n in pajamas and dun-ta-duns
When thunder comes it rains cats and dogs
Dumb niggas like me never prosper
Prognosis of a problem child, I'm proud and well devoted
This piru shit been in me forever
So forever I'mma push it, wherever, whenever
And I love you 'cause you love my brother like you did
Just promise me you'll tell this story when you make it big
And if I die before your album drop, I hope (gunshots)
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
You wrote a song about my sister on your tape
And called it Section.80, the message resembled "Brenda's Got a Baby"
What's crazy was, I was hearing about it
But doubted your ignorance how could you ever just put her on blast and shit
Judging her past and shit, well, it's completely my future
Her nigga behind me right now asking for ass and shit
And I'mma need that forty dollars even if I gotta
Fuck, suck and swallow in the parking lot
Gonzales Park, I'm followed by a married man, a father of three
My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinkling keys
Matter of fact, he my favorite 'cause he tip me with E's
He got a cousin named David and I seen him last week
This is the life of another girl damaged by the system
These foster homes, I run away and never do miss 'em
See, my hormones just run away and if I can get 'em back
To where they used to be then I'll probably be in the denim
Of a family gene that show women how to be woman
Or better yet, a leader, you need her to learn somethin'
Then you probably need to beat her, that's how I was taught
Three niggas in one room, first time I was tossed
And I'm exhausted, but fuck that "Sorry for your loss" shit
My sister died in vain, but what point are you trying to gain
If you can't fit the pumps I walk in? I'll wait
Your rebuttal a little too late
And if you have a album date, just make sure I'm not in the song
'Cause I don't need the attention bring enough of that on my own
And matter fact, did I mention that I physically feel great?
A doctor's approval is a waste of time, I know I'm straight
I'll probably live longer than you and never fade away
I'll never fade away, I'll never fade away, I know my fate
And I'm on the grind for this cake, I'mma get it or die trying
I'm eyeing every male gender with intentions of buying
You lying to these motherfuckers, talking about you can help 'em
With my story, you can help me if you sell this pussy for me, nigga
Don't ignore me, nigga, fuck your glory, nigga...
When the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
Sometimes I look in a mirror and ask myself:
Am I really scared of passing away? If it's today, I hope I hear a
Cry out from heaven so loud it can water down a demon
With the holy ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus
I wrote some raps that make sure that my lifeline
Reeking the scent of a reaper, ensuring that my allegiance
With the other side may come soon, and if I'm doomed
May the womb help my mother be blessed for many moons
I suffer a lot, and every day the glass mirror
Get tougher to watch; I tie my stomach in knots
And I'm not sure why I'm infatuated with death
My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats
That can come about, 'cause the tongue is mighty powerful
And I can name a list of your favorites that probably vouch
Maybe 'cause I'm a dreamer and sleep is the cousin of death
Really stuck in the schema of wondering when I'mma rest
And you're right, your brother was a brother to me
And your sister's situation was the one that pulled me
In a direction to speak of something that's realer than the TV screen
By any means, wasn't trying to offend or come between
Her personal life, I was like, "It need to be told"
Cursing the life of twenty generations after her soul
Exactly what'd happen if I ain't continued rappin'
Or steady being distracted by money drugs and four-
Fives, I count lives all on these songs
Look at the weak and cry, pray one day, you'll be strong
Fighting for your rights even when you're wrong
And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone
Am I worth it?
Did I put enough work in?
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And it's my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
(Promise that you'll sing about me forever
Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh)
Promise that you'll sing about me forever
Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh
Promise that you'll sing about me forever
Promise that you'll sing about me for-ooooh
are you serious !
Thanks mate
The real mvp lol
Jesus Christ. Thank you Kendrick. I know you’ll never see this or understand the mold you made. Jesus….
This song saved me from a deep depression back 2012. Am glad am here stil and been a better version of who i was to . This is the purest RAP artistry my soul has ever witnessed.
Maaannn same..
This intro is so clean
This and J Coles "For your eyez only" are 2 of the best stories told in current hiphop.
glad someone mentioned 4yeo. these 2 songs are amazing.
ive never heard this version. i was playing the game and had music on in the backround. i thought my playlist switched to my lofi playlist. when the transition hit my eyes teared up lol. this my fav kendrick song. the intro is fire.
It’s beautiful man
This is soul music. Kendrick is a 1 in lifetime artist. 💫
I'm in tears..... I'm thinking about my childhood neighbor going through this exactly...she made sure I ate ...I use to starve
damn im sorry you had to go thru that g
I can listen to this song all day long..❤
just realized that Isaiah Rashad - Part III uses the same sample. i've been sleeping for toooo long
was wondering when this was going to be picked up lol. I peeped it as a Rashad joint before kendricks
kendrick knows how to tell a story in a way that we feel and understand , hands down , magical song
💯
Yo this is the song that gets me out of that self delete mental
Hang in there bro. I’m in my 40’s and been there before.
bro tha intro gave me goosebumps man😭 glad i found this again
This that jam that'll last 1000s years
Bro chills like listening to it again like if i found an ancient book or poem by himmothy
This Is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard past present and future. The 90s style chill underground beat with Kendrick’s flow…and the way he broke down 3 different stories is truly a art! Thanks for the upload 🔥🔥🔥👊🏾
the intro is straight fire
One of the best song of Kendrick Lamar
this is the intro from Isaiah Rashad's song called Part III, so interesting to see how it fits, especially since they're both TDE artists
was looking for this comment, hello from Jamaica
th-cam.com/video/QfxNlFEVESg/w-d-xo.html
its from this (og sample)
Live with no regret. Ignorance is bliss
Listen to "Don't Understand" by Kendrick right before for a perfect transition from one song to the next.
it really is
Yes
yes because what this song needed was to be longer lol you killed it tho, i have this in my playlist instead of the original now
Masterpiece.
this song saved my life.
This gives the song an even more ominous tone. I love it
So this us how Isaiah rashard flipped it for welcome to the game. TDE producers are genius
This is the hardest transition from don’t understand melody to sing about me, holy shit fam
Extremely beautiful way to make a great song much greater
Awesome job using the samples to make that intro.. totally creative, totally seamless!
This intro is amazing, shoutout to whoever created it!
You dont need a song, you need a family, and a legacy. A real man takes care of his family, sacrfices himself. Its just like Jesus taught. I believe that much.
i need this on spotify
That was beautiful
If Kendrick ever needed a visionary assistant for a music video to this I have so many dope ass ideas ❤ love this classic always will .
fav song in highschool
"...Am I really scared of passing away? If it's today, I hope I hear a
Cry out from heaven so loud it can water down a demon
With the holy ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus..."
One of my favorite lines from this song
I love this song
"My mind is really distorted I find nothing but trouble in my life " 🕊️❤️🩹🗣️
This is so dope dude
Perfect transition
bruh Isaiah rashad sampled that shit in the very beginning in Sydney jones. One of my favorite songs by him. I miss 2010-2016 😭 fuck
Flawless execution
“I’ll never fade away, I’ll never fade away, I’ll never fade away.”
As the the verse begins to fade out, amazing editing.
Smoking a blunt while listening to this is the last thing i didnt know i needed
love this song
Drake doesn't even have 50 producers/writers to have this kind of purity in the beats. And not to mention the lyrics, Kendrick is unique!
Awesome intro on this one!
08.04.23 and I still feel like this this.
Amazing intro to blend in❤
WTF!!! INCREIBLE!!!
This randomly came on while I was working and I'm like what is this intro i've heard it before.
Gives J Cole vibes as well would like to see what he could do on this beat.
I remember bumping this in my mommas van back in 2012-2013
love this alternative intro
I never knew Kendrick and Isaiah Rashad sampled the same beat🤯
What is the isaiah rashad song name with the best
*beat
@@BenDover-xk7jz song is Part III
& ‘Don’t Understand’ by Kendrick from one of his old mixtapes
This is the comment I was looking for
so dope
i love music
Original sample in the beginning. Nice!
Pieces of a kid ❤
Like this one way much Betta dope asf
Wow I never knew about this version! This made me realize that the instrumental sounds like the same beat from "Don't understand" by Kendrick. That's krazy
no it’s awesome, even takes me more back in time
Sec80 Kendrick High power!!
Kendrick's manifesto rh💯
This is why Kendrick is the GOAT
Fire
2023 still fire 🔥 🔥🐐
My gawd🔥🔥🔥🔥
The first minute is golden
This is HARD
This is his best song
Yeah, coul! I was doubting about Kendrick, but after this track feels much better. Generous TH-cam AI send me more from that guy, I'm too busy to search by myself))
Man kendrick my guy is cool
🔥🔥🔥
coisa mais pfta
This song came on autopay and I didn’t know what I was listening to but it it was familiar and comfy, then it transitioned and I was like WHAT
picturing this happening in my head , haha that’s dope
History
🐐
The transition>>
Memory lane 👌🏾😎😎😎
very good
Wtf, somebody stole this. This one and the other one sound exactly the same but this one was made longer ago so I’m with you on this
Ppreciate it g 🤝🏽
then it was used in part III by isaiah rashad
you put that Isaiah Rashad sample on the front on this omg 🔥🔥🔥
wooooow
This post lets me know to always Pray