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Love. Lyrics

by Kendrick Lamar

Lyricist: Kendrick Lamar

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Love. Lyrics

Damn, love or lust Damn, all of us Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely, living lovely Just love me I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me) If I made up my mind at work would you still (love me) Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than to (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing Ay, I got something (I got something) Hol' up, we gon' function, no assumptions Feeling like Tyson wit' it, knock it out out twice I'm with it, only for the night, I'm kidding Only for life, you're a homie for life You're a homie for life, let's get it Hit that shoulder lean, I know what comin' over mean Backstroke oversea, I know what you need Already on ten, our money come in All feeling go out, this feeling don't drought This party won't end If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me) If I made up my mind at work would you still (love me) Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than to (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely, living lovely Just love me I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you I'm on the way We ain't got no time to waste Popping your gum on the way Am I in the way? I don't want to pressure you none I want your blessing today Oh by the way, open the door by the way Told you that I'm on the way I'm on the way, I know connection is vague Pick up the phone for me babe Dammit, we jammin' Bad attitude for your nanny Curvin' your hit from yo' mammy Remember Gardena, I took the studio camera I know Top will be mad at me I had to do it, I want your body, your music I bought the big one to prove it Look what you made Told you that I'm on the way I'm like an exit away, yup If didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me) If I made up my mind at work would you still (love me) Keep it a hundred, I'd rather you trust me than to (love me) Keep it a whole one hund', don't got you I got nothing Give me a run for my money There is nobody, no one to outrun me So give me a run for my money Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely, living lovely Just love me I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you, ayy, I wanna be with I wanna be with you

Meaning of Love.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Love” is a dizzying, almost hallucinatory exploration of desire, loyalty, and the fraught complexities of intimacy within a tightly knit circle of friends. The track immediately establishes a competitive energy – “Give me a run for my money,” repeatedly asserting a potent attraction – layered with a hedonistic celebration of luxury (“Sipping bubbly, feeling lovely, living lovely”). However, beneath this surface gloss lies a deep current of vulnerability and insecurity, revealed through the insistent repetition of "If I didn't ride blade on curb, would you still (love me)?”. This question acts as a central anxiety, suggesting past actions – potentially violent or impulsive – that threaten to jeopardize the burgeoning affection. The lyrics grapple with trust, demanding “Keep it a hundred,” and highlighting the precariousness of connection with lines like "I don't want to pressure you none," revealing a desire for genuine acceptance rather than forceful pursuit. Lamar’s narrative is fragmented and dreamlike, shifting from boastful declarations of affection (“I wanna be with you”) to unsettling imagery – “Bad attitude for your nanny,” “Curvin’ your hit from yo' mammy” – that borders on predatory obsession. The inclusion of seemingly random details like the studio camera and Top’s potential anger adds a layer of unease, suggesting a chaotic environment fueled by ambition and impulsive decisions. Ultimately, "Love" isn't simply about romantic attraction; it’s a portrait of intense, almost toxic bonds forged in shared experiences and anxieties, punctuated by a desperate plea for validation – “I want your blessing today.” The song leaves the listener suspended between the intoxicating allure of connection and the unsettling awareness of its potential fragility.

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