- Kendrick Lamar Dying Of Thirst 歌詞
- Kendrick Lamar
- Part 1 - Sing about Me
[Intro/Hook]
When the lights shut off
And its my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And its my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
[Verse 1]
I woke up this morning and figured Id call you
In case Im not here tomorrow, Im hoping that I can borrow
A peace of mind, Im behind on whats really important
My mind is really distorted, I find nothing but trouble in my life
Im fortunate you believe in a dream
This orphanage we call a ghetto is quite a routine
And last night was just another distraction or a reaction
Of what we consider madness, I know exactly what happened
You ran outside when you heard my brother cry for help
Held him like a newborn baby and made him feel
Like everything was alright and a fight he tried to put up
But the type of bullet that stuck had went against his will
As blood spilled on your hands, my plans rather vindictive
Everybodys a victim in my eyes
When I ride its a murderous rhythm and outside became pitch black
A demon glued to my back whispering, 'Get em'
I got em, and I aint give a fuck
That same mentality that told my brother not to duck
In actuality its a trip how we trip off of colors
I wonder if Ill ever discover a passion like you and recover
The life that I knew as a youngn in pajamas and Dun-ta-duns
When thunder comes it rains cats and dogs
Dumb niggas like me never prosper
Prognosis of a problem child, Im proud and well devoted
This piru shit been in me forever
So forever Imma push it, wherever whenever
And I love you cause you love my brother like you did
Just promise me youll tell this story when you make it big
And if I die before your album drop I hope --
[Hook]
[Verse 2]
You wrote a song about my sister on your tape
And called it 'Section.80,' the message resembled 'Brendas Got a Baby'
Whats crazy was, I was hearin about it
But doubted your ignorance how could you ever just put her on blast and shit
Judging her past and shit, well its completely my future
Her nigga behind me right now asking for ass and shit
And Imma need that 40 dollars even if I gotta
Fuck, suck and swallow in the parking lot
Gonzales Park, Im followed by a married man, a father of three
My titties bounce on the cadence of his tingling keys
Matter of fact he my favorite cause he tip me with Es
He got a cousin named David and I seen him last week
This is the life of another girl damaged by the system
These foster homes, I run away and never do miss em
See, my hormones just run away and if I can get em back
To where they used to be then Ill probably be in the denim
Of a family gene that show women how to be woman
Or better yet a leader, you need her to learn something
Then you probably need to beat her, thats how I was taught
Three niggas in one room, first time I was tossed
And Im exhausted, but fuck that 'Sorry for your loss' shit
My sister died in vain , but what point are you trying to gain
If you cant fit the pumps I walk in? Ill wait
Your rebuttal a little too late
And if you have a album date, just make sure Im not in the song
Cause I dont need the attention bring enough of that on my own
And matter fact did I mention that I physically feel great?
A doctors approval is a waste of time, I know Im straight
Ill probably live longer than you and never fade away
Ill never fade away, Ill never fade away, I know my fate
And Im on the grind for this cake, Imma get or die trying
Im eyeing every male gender with intentions of buying
You lying to these motherfuckers, talking about you can help em
With my story, you can help me if you sell this pussy for me, nigga
Dont ignore me nigga , fuck your glory nigga, this bullshit...
[Hook]
[Verse 3]
Sometimes I look in a mirror and ask myself
Am I really scared of passing away, if its today I hope I hear a
Cry out from heaven so loud it can water down a demon
With the holy ghost til it drown in the blood of Jesus
I wrote some raps that make sure that my lifeline
Reeking the scent of a reaper, ensuring that my allegiance
With the other side may come soon and if Im doomed
May the wound, help my mother be blessed formany moons
I suffer a lot and every day the glass mirror
Get tougher to watch, I tie my stomach in knots
And Im not sure why Im infatuated with death
My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats
That can come about cause the tongue is mighty powerful
And I can name a list of your favorites that probably vouch
Maybe cause Im a dreamer and sleep is the cousin of death
Really stuck in the schema, wondering when Imma rest
And youre right, your brother was a brother to me
And your sisters situation was the one that pulled me
In a direction to speak of something thats realer than the TV screen
By any means, wasnt trying to offend or come between
Her personal life, I was like 'it need to be told'
Cursing the life of 20 generations after her soul
Exactly whatd happen if I aint continued rapping
Or steady being distracted by money drugs and four
Fives, I count lives all on these songs
Look at the weak and cry, pray one day youll be strong
Fighting for your rights, even when youre wrong
And hope that at least one of you sing about me when Im gone
Now am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?
[Hook]
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
I said when the lights shut off
And its my turn to settle down
My main concern
Promise that you will sing about me
Promise that you will sing about me
[Skit]
Part 2 - Im Dying of Thirst
[Verse 1]
Tired of running, tired ofhunting
My own kind but retiring nothing
Tires are steady screeching, the driver is rubbing
Hands on the wheel, who said we wasnt
Dying of thirst, dying of thirst, dying of thirst
[Verse 2]
Dope on the corner, look at the coroner
Daughter is dead, mother is mourning her
Strayed bullets, AK bullets
Resuscitation was waiting patiently but they couldnt
Bring her back, who got the footage?
Channel 9, cameras is looking
Its hard to channel your energy when you know youre crooked
Banana clip, split his banana pudding
Im like Tre, thats Cuba Gooding
I know Im good at dying of thirst, dying of thirst, dying of thirst
[Verse 3]
How many sins? Im running out
How many sins? I lost count
Dreams of balling like Spalding
But only shotty bounce
The reaper calling, Im cottonmouth
Money is power, yours is ours
Lay with a snitch, die with a coward
Hope we get rich , hope we can tower
Over the city with vanity with the music louder
The same song, a black flower
Ill show you how to dye your thirst, dye your thirst, dye your thirst
[ Verse 4]
What are we doing? Who are we fooling?
Hell is hot, fire is proven
To burn for eternity, return of the student
That never learned how to live righteous but how to shoot it
Tired of running, choirs is humming
Tell us to visit, we lying bout coming
Now back to business, loading the guns in
Back of the Buick, your hood is feuding and the beef is bubbling
Its no discussion, hereditary
All of my cousins dying of thirst, dying of thirst, dying of thirst
[Verse 5]
Too many sins, Im running out
Somebody send me a well for the drought
See, all I know, is taking notes
On taking this life for granted, granted, if he provoke
My best days, I stress days (Lord forgive me for all my sins for I not know...)
My best days, I stress days
Say 'Fuck the world,' my sex slave
Money, pussy and greed; whats my next crave
Whatever it is, know its my next grave
Tired of running, tired of running
Tired of tumbling, tired of running
Tired of tumbling
Back once my momma say
'See a pastor, give me a promise
What if today was the rapture, and you completely tarnished
The truth will set you free, so to me be completely honest
You dying of thirst, you dying of thirst
So hop in that water, and pray that it works '
[Skit/Outro]
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