Read Not Like Us Lyrics.Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Kendrick Lamar Official Music Video Has been Release May 4, 2024 And Pres On The YouTube Channel And lyrics can be seen above here.
Not Like Us Lyrics By Kendrick Lamar
[Intro: Kendrick Lamar]
Psst, I see dead people
(Mustard on the beat, ho)
Explanation of Intro
Kendrick Lamar] The introduction sets the tone with Kendrick’s distinct vocalizations, followed by the producer tag (“Mustard on the beat, ho”), indicating DJ Mustard’s involvement in the production.
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
Beat your as* and hide the Bible if God watching
Sometimes you gotta pop out and show n!ggas
Certified boogeyman, I’m the one that up the score with ’em
Walk him down, whole time I know he got some ho in him
Pole on him, extort sh!t, bully, Death Row on him
Say, Drake, I hear you like ’em young
You better not ever go to cell block one
To any b!tch that talk to him and they in love
Just make sure you hide your lil’ sister from him
They tell me Chubbs the only one that get your hand-me-downs
And Party at the party, playing with his nose now
And Baka got a weird case, why is he around?
Certified Lover Boy? Certified pedophiles
Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, Dot, f**k ’em up
Wop, wop, wop, wop, wop, I’ma do my stuff
Why you trolling like a b!tch? Ain’t you tired?
Tryna strike a chord and it’s probably A-Minor
Explanation of Verse
Here, Kendrick continues his assertive tone, talking about confronting and intimidating others (“Beat your as* and hide the Bible if God watching”). He moreover addresses rumors and discussions encompassing other craftsmen, especially Drake, with pointed allegations.
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us
They not like us, they not like us, they not like us
Explanation of Chorus
The chorus emphasizes a sense of superiority, with Kendrick proclaiming that others are not on his level (“They not like us”). This line serves as a repeating abstain all through the melody, highlighting Kendrick’s certainty and swagger.
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
You think the Bay gone let you disrespect Pac, n!gga?
I think that Oakland show gone be your last stop, n!gga
Did Cole fouI, I don’t know why you still pretending
What is the owl? Bird n!ggas and bird b!tches, go
The audience not dumb
Shape the stories how you want, hey, Drake, they’re not slow
Rabbit hole is still deep, I can go further, I promise
Ain’t that something? B-Rad stands for b!tch and you Malibu most wanted
Ain’t no law boy, you ball boy, fetch Gatorade or something
Since 2009, I had this b!tch jumping
You n!ggas’ll get a wedgie, be flipped over your boxers
What OVO for? The “Other Vaginal Option”? Pu**y
N!gga better straighten they posture, got famous all up in Compton
Might write this with a doctrine, tell the pop star, “Quit hiding”
F**k a caption, want action, no accident, and I’m hands-on, he f**k around, get polished
F**ked on Wayne girl while he was in jail, that’s conniving
Then get his face tatted like a b!tch apologizing
I’m glad DeRoz’ came home, y’all didn’t deserve him neither
From Alondra down to Central, n!gga better not speak on Serena
And your home boy need subpoena, that predator move in flocks
That name gotta be registered and placed on neighborhood watch
I lean on you n!ggas like another line of Wock’
Yeah, it’s all eyes on me, and I’ma send it up to Pac, ayy
Put the wrong label on me, I’ma get ’em dropped, ayy
Sweet Chin Music, and I won’t pass the aux, ayy
How many stocks do I really have in stock? Ayy
One, two, three, four, five, plus five, ayy
Devil is a lie, he a 69 God, ayy
Freaky-as* n!ggas need to stay they as* inside, ayy
Roll they as* up like a fresh pack of ‘za, ayy
City is back up, it’s a must, we outside, ayy
Explanation of Verse 3
Kendrick takes aim at specific individuals and issues within the music industry.He criticizes Drake for his affirmed behavior and affiliations, as well as calling out others for different reasons, counting disrespecting Tupac Shakur and appropriating hip-hop culture.
[Verse 4: Kendrick Lamar]
Once upon a time, all of us was in chains
Homie still doubled down calling us some slaves
Atlanta was the Mecca, building railroads and trains
Bear with me for a second, let me put y’all on game
The settlers was using town folk to make ’em richer
Fast-forward, 2024, you got the same agenda
You run to Atlanta when you need a check balance
Let me break it down for you, this the real n!gga challenge
You called Future when you didn’t see the club (Ayy, what?)
Lil Baby helped you get your lingo up (What?)
21 gave you false street cred
Thug made you feel like you a slime in your head (Ayy, what?)
Quavo said you can be from Northside (What?)
2 Chainz say you good, but he lied
You run to Atlanta when you need a few dollars
No, you not a colleague, you a f**king colonizer
The family matter, and the truth of the matter, it was God’s plan to show y’all the liar
Explanation of Verse 4
In this verse, Kendrick digs into the authentic and social setting of Atlanta, examining its centrality in dark history and its abuse by pariahs. He denounces certain craftsmen of abusing Atlanta’s culture for individual pick up without understanding its roots.
[Bridge: Kendrick Lamar]
Mmm
Mmm-mmm
He a fan, he a fan, he a fan (Mm)
He a fan, he a fan, he a—
Freaky-as* n!gga, he a 69 God
Freaky-as* n!gga, he a 69 God
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Freaky-as* n!gga, he a 69 God
Freaky-as* n!gga, he a 69 God
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Hey, hey, hey, hey, run for your life
Let me hear you say, “OV-ho” (OV-ho)
Say, “OV-ho” (OV-ho)
Then step this way, step that way
Then step this way, step that way
Explanation of Bridge
The bridge and outro repeat the theme of running from danger and questioning loyalty. Kendrick also references Drake’s label, OVO (October’s Very Own), with “OV-ho,” possibly suggesting a critique of Drake’s influence and control.
OVERALL The verses are angry and basic, with Kendrick Lamar tending to different issues inside the music industry and society at huge.