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Humble. Lyrics

by Kendrick Lamar

Lyricist: Kendrick Lamar

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Humble. Lyrics

nobody pray for me even a day for me Waaaaay (yeah! yeah!) Ay, I remember syrup sandwiches and crime allowances Finesse a nigga with some counterfeits But now I'm countin' this Parmesan where my accountant lives In fact, I'm downin' this D'usse with my boo bae, tastes like Kool-Aid for the analysts Girl, I can buy yo' ass the world with my paystub Ooh, that pussy good, won't you sit it on my taste bloods? I get way too petty once you let me do the extras Pull up on your block, then break it down: we playin' Tetris A.M. to the P.M., P.M. to the A.M., funk Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate 'em, funk If I quit your BM, I still ride Mercedes, funk If I quit this season, I still be the greatest, funk My left stroke just went viral Right stroke put lil' baby in a spiral Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note It's levels to it, you and I know, bitch, be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up lil' bitch, hol' up lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Sit down, hol' up, lil' bitch) Be humble (bitch) (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) bitch, sit down Lil' bitch (hol' up, lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) be humble (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) sit down (Hol' up lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, sit down, lil' bitch) (Sit down, lil' bitch, be humble) (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) bitch, sit down (Hol' up, bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) Who dat nigga thinkin' that he frontin' on man, man? (Man, man) Get the fuck off my stage, I'm the Sandman (Sandman) Get the fuck off my dick, that ain't right I make a play fuckin' up your whole life I'm so fuckin' sick and tired of the Photoshop Show me somethin' natural like afro on Richard Pryor Show me somethin' natural like ass with some stretchmarks Still will take you down right on your mama's couch in Polo socks, ayy This shit way too crazy, ayy, you do not amaze me, ayy I blew cool from AC, ayy, Obama just paged me, ayy I don't fabricate it, ayy, most of y'all be fakin', ayy I stay modest 'bout it, ayy, she elaborate it, ayy This that Grey Poupon, that Evian, that TED Talk, ayy Watch my soul speak, you let the meds talk, ayy If I kill a nigga, it won't be the alcohol, ayy I'm the realest nigga after all, bitch, be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up lil' bitch, hol' up lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Sit down, hol' up, lil' bitch) Be humble (bitch) (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) bitch, sit down Lil' bitch (hol' up, lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up) be humble (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) sit down (Hol' up lil' bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, sit down, lil' bitch) (Sit down, lil' bitch, be humble) (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, lil' bitch) bitch, sit down (Hol' up, bitch) be humble (Hol' up, bitch) sit down (Hol' up, hol' up, hol' up, hol' up)

Meaning of Humble.

“Humble” is a dizzying, self-aware exploration of success and the corrosive effects of ego within Kendrick Lamar’s rapidly ascending narrative. The song begins with a stark acknowledgement of a past steeped in questionable choices – “syrup sandwiches,” counterfeit money, and a lifestyle fueled by excess – contrasting sharply with his present opulent reality. This jarring juxtaposition immediately establishes the central theme: humility isn't about remaining unchanged but recognizing the distance between one’s former self and their current position. Lamar masterfully employs hyper-detailed imagery—D’usse, Kool-Aid for analysts, and a viral left stroke—to paint a picture of immense wealth and influence, simultaneously acknowledging the potential for arrogance that comes with it. The relentless repetition of “be humble,” punctuated by increasingly forceful commands, isn't merely a plea; it’s a desperate attempt to anchor himself amidst the intoxicating whirlwind of his own success. The song’s brilliance lies in its fragmented storytelling and unsettling shifts in tone. Moments of boastful bravado – referencing the Sandman and dismissing critics – are abruptly interrupted by reflections on authenticity, yearning for “something natural” like Richard Pryor or a woman with stretch marks, highlighting a genuine struggle against the manufactured perfection demanded by his status. Ultimately, "Humble" isn't about claiming humility; it’s an examination of its necessity within a system that rewards and encourages inflated egos. Lamar doesn’t offer solutions, but forces the listener to confront the uncomfortable truth: even at the pinnacle of success, the demand for genuine self-awareness remains paramount, a constant struggle against the seductive pull of ego.

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