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Loyalty. Lyrics

by Kendrick Lamar

Lyricist: Kendrick Lamar

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Loyalty. Lyrics

I said I'm geeked and I'm fired up (fired, fire) All I want tonight just get high up (high, high, high) Girl, you look so good, it's to die for (die for) Ooh that pussy good, it's to die for (on fire) It's a secret society All we ask is trust (All we ask is trust) All we got is us Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Kung Fu Kenny, now My resume is real enough for two millenniums A better way to make a wave, stop defendin' them I meditate and moderate all of my wins again I'm hangin' on the fence again I'm always on your mind I put my lyric and my lifeline on the line And ain't no limit when I might shine, might grind You rollin' with it at the right time, right now (Only for the dollar sign) Bad gyal RiRi, now Swerve, swerve, swerve, swerve, deeper now On your pulse like a CD in Gas in the bitch like it's premium Haul ass on a bitch all in the fast lane Been a bad bitch way before any cash came I'm established Hundred carats on my name, run the atlas I'm a natural, I'm alright I'm a savage, I'm an asshole, I'm a king Shimmy-yeah, shimmy-yeah, shimmy-yeah, rock You can tell your nigga he can meet me outside (yeah) You can babysit him when I leave him outside Ain't no other love like the one I know I done been down so long I slowed I done came down so hard I slowed I don't sleep forever, all a real nigga want I said I'm geeked and I'm fired up (fired, fire) All I want is tonight is just to get high up (yeah) (all I want is, all I want is) Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty 10-4, no switching sides Feel somethin' wrong You acting shifty, you don't ride With me no more, I need Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Tell me who you loyal to Is it money? it is fame? Is it weed? Is it drink? Is it comin' down with the loud pipes and the rain? Big chillin', only for the power in your name Tell me who you loyal to Is it love for the streets when the lights get dark? Is it unconditional when the 'Rari don't start? Tell me when your loyalty is comin' from the heart Tell me who you loyal to Do it start with your women or your man? (Mmm) Do it end with your family and friends? (Mmm) Or you're loyal to yourself in advance? I said, tell me who you loyal to Is it anybody that you would lie for? Anybody you would slide for? Anybody you would die for? That's what God for I said I'm geeked and I'm fired up (fired, fire) All I want tonight is just to get high up (All I want is, all I want is) Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty 10-4, no switching sides Feel somethin' wrong You acting shifty, you don't ride With me no more, I need Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty Loyalty, loyalty, loyalty It's so hard to be humble It's so hard to be Lord knows is I'm trying Lord knows is I'm dying, baby

Meaning of Loyalty.

Kendrick Lamar’s “Loyalty” is a dizzying, almost chaotic exploration of devotion and its corrosive effects, presented through a haze of hedonistic indulgence and introspective questioning. The initial verses establish a frantic energy – fueled by drugs, lust, and an inflated sense of self-importance – embodied in the repeated mantra of “loyalty, loyalty, loyalty.” This isn’t simply about blind allegiance; it's a desperate attempt to construct a fortress around himself amidst a world perceived as treacherous and driven by superficial desires. Lamar rapidly shifts between boasting about his status (“hundred carats on my name, run the atlas”) and agonizing over lost connections ("I done been down so long I slowed"), revealing a complex internal conflict. The song’s narrative feels fragmented, mirroring the instability of the protagonist's priorities – is it genuine loyalty, or simply a transactional agreement based on wealth, status, or fleeting pleasures like “weed” and “drink”? The inclusion of references to figures like Bad Gyal RiRi further complicates this dynamic, suggesting a pursuit of external validation rather than authentic connection. Ultimately, "Loyalty" isn't an endorsement of unwavering devotion but a critical examination of its allure and potential for self-destruction. Lamar’s signature flow—a masterful blend of aggressive boasts and vulnerable admissions—highlights the inherent contradictions within human relationships and the struggle to maintain integrity in a world obsessed with surface appearances. The repeated question "Tell me who you loyal to" serves as a pointed challenge, forcing the listener to confront their own motivations and consider what truly constitutes genuine allegiance.

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