Denzel Curry "Walkin" Official Lyrics & Meaning | Verified

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  • “Walkin” is Denzel Curry’s latest hit, which has been streamed over 21 million times on Spotify to date. The song is produced by Kal Banx and is off his latest album 'Melt My Eyez, See Your Future.' On today’s episode of Verified, find out the Florida’s native motivation behind the hit record.
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  • @nbabackcourtmedia
    @nbabackcourtmedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3062

    Imo this is his best album to date, and this is arguably his best song. So happy to see the versatility and progression of Denzel’s career, he’s truly one of the best artists out right now

    • @wetterthanadream4506
      @wetterthanadream4506 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      to be STILL doing what he do but more evolved now ,it’s definitely one of his best

    • @dabs.47
      @dabs.47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      He was more versatile in taboo and I still place imperial higher but this is album of the year fr

    • @elagen.1143
      @elagen.1143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      over ta13oo is crazy but he is one of the best. imo this should win aoty

    • @pototosalad1118
      @pototosalad1118 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Melt session #1 is his best song but walkin a close second

    • @powers5798
      @powers5798 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      100% 10/10, taboo and imperial were also 10's but this is his best project to date

  • @oldkidspodcast8030
    @oldkidspodcast8030 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2553

    Listening to this song while going for a walk hit different

    • @user-pv7vc9kp9k
      @user-pv7vc9kp9k 2 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      Hel yeeeah especially when your back is to the sun

    • @orphic2155
      @orphic2155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      Especially when your head is up to the sky!

    • @gavink03
      @gavink03 2 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Especially in this dirty, filthy, rotten, nasty little world we call our home!

    • @rianangeli5920
      @rianangeli5920 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      im saying

    • @randomthings8057
      @randomthings8057 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙌🏻😂first reply^

  • @MinhNgoc-nw1di
    @MinhNgoc-nw1di 2 ปีที่แล้ว +898

    Met him yesterday.Really down to Earth and humble.Deserves every piece of success.

    • @salvadoranfairy1702
      @salvadoranfairy1702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      U lucky duck

    • @x.enigma
      @x.enigma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@salvadoranfairy1702 Ong bro I swear I’ll get to meet him one day

    • @upsettispaghetti7568
      @upsettispaghetti7568 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      I went to his concert in Berlin and took something with me. It was the TA13OO album cover made from perler beads. During the show, I held it up in the air and Denzel actually noticed it. So after the concert, I gave the security manager this thing, he said he'd bring him out again. After 10 minutes of waiting, the manager told me to come with him so I ran backstage with him. Denzel had already received it as it was laying on the table he was standing next to. When I ran in there, he just looked really confused saying: "Hey", shook my hand, asked me if I made it, said thank you and 'Danke' which was pretty cool. Then I gave him the tickets but no one had a pen. A woman gave one to him but that didn't work well, so he said 'I'll be right back', sprinted into a nearby room and then came back within a literal second saying :'Alright, I found a pen!' And after all of that, he signed the tickets. I said thanks to him so he shook my hand again and hugged me before I left the backstage area.
      Literally the best evening of my life.

    • @salvadoranfairy1702
      @salvadoranfairy1702 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@upsettispaghetti7568 that was dope to read! I have so many Denzel paintings and im working on a 16in painting of him rn hoping hed notice and maybe get the same interaction as yours 😭

    • @mortalgargoyle2260
      @mortalgargoyle2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bet you were the one who just asked for a picture

  • @epicnessbrian5295
    @epicnessbrian5295 2 ปีที่แล้ว +680

    best genius video in a while, all substance no filler

    • @seanhernandez
      @seanhernandez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      fr no more bullshit. He cut to the chase real quick

  • @D10N_00
    @D10N_00 2 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    Denzel is a Walkin W

    • @yna418
      @yna418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      lmao bruh 😭😭

    • @cringeworld4646
      @cringeworld4646 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      i see what you did there

    • @musliboy2430
      @musliboy2430 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except that his album only sold 15K, which to be fair is more than it sounds for him cause he's independent, but it's still nothing if you consider how good his music is

    • @yna418
      @yna418 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@musliboy2430 personally idc abt his sales i care abt the quality which this album is top tier

    • @E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06
      @E_X_H_U_M_E_D_06 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yna418 no it's not, it's not even close. Hahaha

  • @Akumagold
    @Akumagold 2 ปีที่แล้ว +703

    Denzel and Kendrick need to work together. They are both at the same crossroads at different points in their life: going to therapy in a scene that doesn't usually accept that. They are healing but more importantly changing the way the game is

    • @303TAG303
      @303TAG303 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      been waiting for that collab for years.

    • @sebastianwiton2907
      @sebastianwiton2907 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Bro they rap so differently idk how thwt would turn out

    • @patrickla6452
      @patrickla6452 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@sebastianwiton2907 if kendrick and kodak can make a track sound good, kendrick and denzel definitely can

    • @dylam541
      @dylam541 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@sebastianwiton2907 Kendrick’s last album he sounded pretty similar to Denzel at times, so I think it could work. Kendrick has literally sounded good on a tracks with rich the kid and swae lee so I think him and Denzel would be amazing

    • @afo5501
      @afo5501 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Extremely underrated take and 100% valid points

  • @Diversetracks
    @Diversetracks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    I recently saw denzel live and man he gave so much raw positive energy on stage, he trully is one of the best rappers rn

    • @oneandonlyoni-2816
      @oneandonlyoni-2816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Same here i saw him on my birthday in Manchester, he got the whole crowd vibing, best concert I've been to, when this song came on everyone was rapping the words

    • @stickyjxhnson1215
      @stickyjxhnson1215 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I've seen him live two times, won't be the last time for sure. he fills the whole room with his energy

    • @PAQI_98
      @PAQI_98 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Me included saw him last week in Zürich and just his Crowd Control and Energy on stage man is something special.
      He even stopped mid song to help some ladies out from the chaos in the crowd

    • @marcosarriola8152
      @marcosarriola8152 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I saw him in Houston , def one of the best times I’ve had in a long time

  • @denzelytee
    @denzelytee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    Denzel is a wise person and great artist. He clearly goes straight to the point, his thoughts and speech are so clear

    • @chiuChi567
      @chiuChi567 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you sound like a bot

  • @DatDaDatty
    @DatDaDatty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +324

    been playing this song everyday since it released

  • @slippybeats377
    @slippybeats377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    He actually seems like a really chill dude. He articulated all of the meanings behind his lyrics extremely well.

    • @LaidBackDevil
      @LaidBackDevil ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Met him before a show and he was the kindest dude ever. Mad chill and loved to talk ab music

  • @moritzbohn2817
    @moritzbohn2817 2 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Allthough kendricks Album was great i think denzel has still the Album of the year!

    • @Vallzr
      @Vallzr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      📠

    • @mitchiegotmovesy7635
      @mitchiegotmovesy7635 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Agreed

    • @itsbreezy006
      @itsbreezy006 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      it’s almost dry is up there too but denzel’s has been my favorite. too soon to say for kendrick

    • @slippybeats377
      @slippybeats377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

    • @BeastCoast4747
      @BeastCoast4747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Nah forreal the replay value on Melt My Eyez See Your Future is crazy. It will continue to get better and better with time and is definitely my album of the year! Its been an everyday listen for me since it dropped!

  • @traplover6357
    @traplover6357 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Denzel and Kendrick dropping best therapy albums this year.

  • @MisterMustardIsDumb
    @MisterMustardIsDumb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    greatest album I've heard in a WHILE.

    • @firebagel2936
      @firebagel2936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts

    • @insideroutside
      @insideroutside 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Listen to kdot album they really bring consciousness back

  • @mortalgargoyle2260
    @mortalgargoyle2260 2 ปีที่แล้ว +147

    Man this albums speaks to me especially this song, I was shot with a rubber bullet and tear gassed for blm in miami on May 30th 2020, and my grandad died of covid that year too. It took a lot to walk out of that funk and trauma, bless you Denzel for making me relate to an artists’ work again after so many years

    • @ernievargo7569
      @ernievargo7569 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      im guessing you did something wrong to get shot at. Don't look for pity for what you caused. I am very sorry to hear of your grandpa tho. Any loss is tough as hell.

  • @melissabusby12
    @melissabusby12 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This is one of the best if not the best song of 2022 so far!!

  • @gifty8622
    @gifty8622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Give this man his flowers 💐 he deserves it 👏🏾

    • @vikki5804
      @vikki5804 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💯💯💯

    • @Zaki-kz1ou
      @Zaki-kz1ou 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Days not promised but for now, never send flowers"

  • @ok0re
    @ok0re 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    i hope denzel curry will continue with his mindset cause its really inspiring

  • @crazed1504
    @crazed1504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Denzel curry a legend frl

  • @stvivianne8820
    @stvivianne8820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    His best song no doubt, his lyricism has always been straightforward and stimulating but this song feels more concise and culminated. Heart part 5 might be a strong competitor, but hiphop song of the year for me…

  • @skazzycfc
    @skazzycfc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Imperial has been my favourite Denzel Curry album for a number of years but since the release of this new project I can’t decide between the two 🔥

    • @RubenGeez
      @RubenGeez ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fr Imperial is so underrated. MMESYF is really good also

  • @gravitymusic
    @gravitymusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It's always nice when they have someone who actually has meaning to the bars while breaking them down

  • @dumbservant
    @dumbservant 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This song has its own meaning for me, this album came out during a stressful time for myself where I found myself nearly homeless with my dad due to a rental crisis and this song hit different then the rest of the album for that reason, I felt like this song spoke the situation I was in, and I respect denzels artistry and writing so much more because of that.

  • @rola3561
    @rola3561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Denzel really dropped his best album and some of his best songs in his catalog

  • @nocturnenoble2468
    @nocturnenoble2468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    My struggle anthem. I needed this track, thank you bringing this into being Denzel.

  • @gamefan500
    @gamefan500 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    this whole album is a big W. One of the most consistent rappers in the game rn💯

  • @margaridacastro6397
    @margaridacastro6397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The De La Soul bar is just *chef kiss* ☄️

  • @Jane-yy3rq
    @Jane-yy3rq ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved this so much it actually gave me strength and motivation. And knowing the meaning behind the lyrics it's even more great

  • @3timeslucky975
    @3timeslucky975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I could listen to Denzel talk about his process for hours, the dude just perfectly articulates what he was thinking when writing his lyrics

  • @dabs.47
    @dabs.47 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Melt my eyes is still album of the year 💯🔥

  • @greg-zq5nn
    @greg-zq5nn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This guy is back I know everyone has been waiting for him for so long

  • @TOPHERSVLOGS
    @TOPHERSVLOGS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Been rockin' with Denzel for a minute, listened to the album initially not really paying attention but now I just have it on repeat. Respect.

  • @slippybeats377
    @slippybeats377 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    This is probably going to be my song of the year. I can listen to it so many times without getting tired of it.

  • @dylanatorification
    @dylanatorification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So grateful for Denzel's presence in music. Always consistent and true to himself

  • @pikachuhulk
    @pikachuhulk 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We are all so lucky to have Denzel curry in our lives.

  • @ravensmaw1990
    @ravensmaw1990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This song keeps me motivated to just keep going. Not much inspires me anymore ATM but this song.

  • @NIGEL341Hilasd
    @NIGEL341Hilasd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thoughtful, compassionate and sincere. Truly one of the greatest to ever do it.

  • @producerrewind
    @producerrewind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    goat song, goat guy

  • @geoffreyanderson424
    @geoffreyanderson424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man I wanna be in tune with myself like this guy is. Gotta love it. Great song too.

  • @ferdinand8056
    @ferdinand8056 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    saw him live last week, made me enjoy his music and personality even more. he seems like great human being, im so happy he is starting to feel better

  • @youngwibbiflame
    @youngwibbiflame 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is the best rap song of 2022 no doubt.

  • @orphic2155
    @orphic2155 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Denzel curry is definitely one of my favorite rappers rn. Also his dreads look super cool!

  • @Olie.Mon06
    @Olie.Mon06 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Literally the only artist I care to watch Genius interviews for.

  • @jboyscott2330
    @jboyscott2330 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This hit different when u walk😌

  • @ferodrigues811
    @ferodrigues811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    he has such a nice personality!!

  • @elikc216
    @elikc216 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was sleepin on Denzel Curry until this track, but this Brotha is a pure grade lyricist! 🙌🏽

  • @painsuffers
    @painsuffers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Denzel on a Boom bap is just refreshing to hear, definitely the best style that he could pick.

  • @linclindsey331
    @linclindsey331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Album of the year!!

  • @BeastCoast4747
    @BeastCoast4747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Nah this album is for sure his best project by far we aren’t going to be hearing him scream in anger anymore lmao he is finally healed! Finally can make music that he always has wanted to make. Impactful music while keeping it true to himself (boom bap neo soul) is his pocket. The fact that this album will never have “Ultimate” type numbers is so sad. A clear aoty for me!! 🔥

  • @lucassse
    @lucassse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Denzel is one of the greatest lyricists alive

  • @HeatleyBros
    @HeatleyBros 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro Denzel is about to be on top the game here any day now, just watch.🏅

  • @elijahdorsey1759
    @elijahdorsey1759 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I like the message behind the bars

  • @user-ih7nw9jx5j
    @user-ih7nw9jx5j 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    gotta love denzel

  • @A.P.L.O.
    @A.P.L.O. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My favorite album of his, love this direction and Denzel really leveled up on this,
    It inspired me a lot took a lot of the more introspective bars and slower delivery for my ep

  • @77dinkyruby
    @77dinkyruby ปีที่แล้ว +3

    underated

  • @tedwebber5262
    @tedwebber5262 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best albums of the decade in my opinion

  • @mattyballz
    @mattyballz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    denzel is the goat

  • @kobylaychuk-may1502
    @kobylaychuk-may1502 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wanna sit down and talk to Denzel like he’s got so much knowledge

  • @bryanmora2943
    @bryanmora2943 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I listen to this song everyday before work.. helps me get a lil boost

  • @masterpilotg4
    @masterpilotg4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of the best songs of this year

  • @miguel_rxo
    @miguel_rxo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is really amazing to me since, majority of my life I’ve been hiding my insecurities, so when he mentioned that, it really spoke to me

  • @freedomm
    @freedomm 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Best song of 2022. I had it just edging The Heart Part 5 in my year-end list.

  • @durtysouth85
    @durtysouth85 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Denzel is just awesome!

  • @FlatMart
    @FlatMart 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I come for a song explanation, I leave with a great philosophic lecture on life and goals, Thanks Denzel 🙏

  • @zucumberzeez
    @zucumberzeez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    denzel is one of the realest rappers in the game 🙏

  • @shogunyams
    @shogunyams 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    denzel one of the wisest in the game rn. i pray for his success bc hes on goat level now

  • @darklord2626
    @darklord2626 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gotta be one of the most underrated albums of the year. His best yet IMO.

  • @JordanNMusic
    @JordanNMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So well versed with the world. Denzel a 🐐

  • @Prince-us3vd
    @Prince-us3vd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I need a live performance

  • @delly17
    @delly17 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Walkin is definitely one of the best songs of 2022

  • @BOMNN
    @BOMNN 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This album made me happy with myself and happy for Denzel

  • @dzikiii3245
    @dzikiii3245 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love Denzel Curry

  • @Lcm_0913
    @Lcm_0913 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A true professional god damn this was all killer no filler

  • @choocherman5339
    @choocherman5339 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've always vibed with denzel and its crazy how even now although we have come from different places and upbringings we are in a similar space in our life just learning and gaining semblance and understanding. They don't teach you this is high school, which goes back to what he was saying its all a system to keep you in the dark but we will prevail we will keep on walking.

  • @molls7636
    @molls7636 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I made my friends listen to this song when it came out and we were hooked now every time it comes on the work playlist you can hear us yell out “keep on walkin and no stoppin”

  • @pastaswerve
    @pastaswerve 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Denzel: Lemme get that Lisa Simspson
    Barber: Say no more fam

  • @FUZ2706
    @FUZ2706 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He needs to be more famous, he makes such great music.

  • @HoodieCraft221
    @HoodieCraft221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Easily song of the year, his best song, and arguably his best album

  • @addictedtobasketball8151
    @addictedtobasketball8151 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love how Denzel always keep it so real! ❤️💯

  • @HunteR-uc7nv
    @HunteR-uc7nv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He is going down as one of the greatest. 1 day people will realize. So underrated

  • @FSousA7X
    @FSousA7X ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Respect for him speaking very well, not that usual in terms of rappers, even with some lyricists I feel.

  • @tienwang113
    @tienwang113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Its crazy how many parallels there are between denzel and kendricks new albums. So happy for both of them.

  • @trulyaloof
    @trulyaloof 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Denzel is truly the goat

  • @TwentyDollas
    @TwentyDollas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Ain’t no use you gotta walk”
    the power behind those words gives me chills every time

  • @747lch
    @747lch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    one of the best tracks of the year

  • @futurehofer1564
    @futurehofer1564 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was way more than a song breakdown, thanks Denzel 🙏

  • @derbistheeternal2947
    @derbistheeternal2947 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Greatest song of all time

  • @user-xh1gi9zw1o
    @user-xh1gi9zw1o 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    not only does this song sound amazing but the message is truly one of a kind it cuts straight to the truth which is rare in current hip hop honestly

  • @aidanmcpavian5638
    @aidanmcpavian5638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love when genius does these videos for actual lyricists. So much better.

  • @flikkie72
    @flikkie72 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this album and the road he walked to get here was worth every step. From going all out on Taboo, improvising on Zuu and Unlocked and now back to writing from the heart. Keep at it Denzel 💛

  • @jakespeakz
    @jakespeakz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Protecc denzel😍

  • @laurin2407
    @laurin2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just saw Denzel in Zürich and his energy was above all worlds. Go to that show!

  • @wavydane
    @wavydane 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this is a certified hood classic

  • @K1NGLANKY
    @K1NGLANKY 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love Denzel

  • @myyoutubeaccount4167
    @myyoutubeaccount4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I heard Denzel rap in features (Namely on “A+” with Kenny Mason and “Dog Food” with IDK), but this is my first time hearing him by himself. Definitely gonna check this out.

    • @BeastCoast4747
      @BeastCoast4747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This song Walkin truly is hypnotizing. The whole Melt My Eyez See Your Future album is amazing!

    • @myyoutubeaccount4167
      @myyoutubeaccount4167 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BeastCoast4747
      Definitely gonna check it out then.

    • @dariusgarlandbf
      @dariusgarlandbf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      dog food was a fye song tho

  • @jaredbroers5471
    @jaredbroers5471 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    denzel still one of the best out rn

  • @deesavvas1310
    @deesavvas1310 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Met him outside a hotel in shoreditch, what a chilled cool dude man. Gave me the time of day to say what’s up and everything.

  • @HLDMAD1CK
    @HLDMAD1CK 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    About to watch him live on June 🔥

  • @basementboy1910
    @basementboy1910 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Song of the year

  • @ladykayura89
    @ladykayura89 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    His best song on the album, and one the best he's ever done ❤👏🏾🙌🏾🚶🏾‍♀️

  • @ShadowCeltic
    @ShadowCeltic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Denzel so talented. I'm happy when he gets more love. Probably his best album, still love clout Cobain but if this ain't second, it is first