It’s funny how our rappers who are not from the hood and struggle make negative music and act all gangsta but Kendrick who is from the hood and had struggle makes positive music that’s why he’s the goat
Cinomatix he made u lol, the thing he is trying to do is show both sides and that even though you had some struggles you can get out of it. He’s not purely showing positivity
When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In The Sky” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💝
I don't really know what's wrong with me but dang. I've been having days that my only "achievement" is getting up from my bed. This song literally makes me feel that I belong somewhere, that I'm not alone. Thank you Kendrick, your music, and specially this song makes me feel alive. Something that does not happen everyday. This shit hard.
this song is brutally under rated. Kendrick Lamar dun took off HAM ON THIS RIGHT HERE! a u t h e n t I c v i e w s dun took his career off 2 the next level fr fr no cap
You were in high school like me, apparently music you like in high school will always be your favorite... thats what people say atleast. Im a year younger then you TPAB game out when i was 15 but anytime i hear it i teleport to high school its crazy, especially the song How Much A Dollar Cost that song makes me miss 2015/2016 so bad
It shocks me that Kendrick can make a song about having world peace,staying happy even when bad things happen, and loving yourself. But people still decide to listen to songs about rappers bragging about killing people, doing drugs, crime, ect. And those records sell more and get more views than Kendrick. Just blows my mind.
macmac264 Do you think its people like kendrick who keep blacks from being accepted as Masons since his words do nothing for the advancement of mankind. Swimming Pools
Yeah artist from TDE are famous for putting snippets of beats at the beginning of videos, examples include in ab souls illuminate video it has the beat to a rebellion at the beginning and Kendrick's poetic justice video has a snippet of sherane aka master printer's daughter at the beginning
@@enzocasco9243 you constantly restart to try and clear the song without missing a note, while the song your playing is motivational and telling you to keep going
@@Hydro.131 Dude I'm not gonna lie, I've been getting so close to Flawless on this song, I literally have a video of it. It haunts me every day (I forgot i left this comment and only now seeing it while rewatching the vid)
You can call me cringe af but I found this song 2 weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head whenever I make any mistakes and I used to always let it get in my head and now I let everything go so easy so thank you so much for piece of art has given me happiness and joy can’t thank you enough Kendrick❤️
@@mequana i didn’t listen to TPAB until 2019, now it’s my fave album ever. some people will be late but they’ll appreciate the greatness. if anything, time may help. i know people didn’t receive this song too well when it came out
This song helped me recover from a deep depression. I would listen to it 24/7. I even had a dream about skateboarding at night in the park and seeing Kendrick walking by with his crew singing this song like in the video
the contrast between i and u is so surreal. abundant joy and confidence in oneself juxtaposed to overwhelming grief and deliberation of suicidal thoughts. the entire album is amazing and the story being told carries well between every song, but these two songs in particular synergize so well.
you know when he says loving u is complicated hes actually talking about loving himself. At the highest point of his life, he loves himself (represented by i), but at the lowest point, he doubts whether he really loves himself and its 'complicated' to love himself. thats why the song titles are both single lowercase letters. its pure genius. the whole track 'u' is talking about how he hates himself which is just the opposite of i. two different points in his life.
Are you kidding me ?... This is next level artistry.... Black excellence at its finest. Kendrick is taking us back...understand this before the Jayz's and Kanye's.. before Tupac and big, before Nas. This is that motown. Marvin Gaye and Earth Wind & Fire feel good music. I appreciate Ronald isley for making an appearance... not to mention, he looks fantastic. . aging very well !! This is something our generation is not used too .. but this is truly a beautiful piece of work. Many have attempted but usually ended up selling out due to lack of support from today's music industry. This is the definition of soul, it's more than just a sound or skin color. I can't wait for the album.
Be proud of yourself. You went through every type of pain, family issues, trust issues, heartbreak, insecurities, depression, etc. You went through it all alone, but never gave up
I come from a if you really want it, you'll find it world. Doesn't seem like you want it bad enough. I can easily tell you listen to " These people". I'm not into promoting on other peoples music. And fact of the matter is, only people I listen to now is Russ and Kayedo.
I love how this song is about how in order to love yourself, you need to surrender yourself to the outside world, even the ugly parts. you can't put up walls and expect to be happy. in a weird way, this feels like the modern equivalent to simon and garfunkel's "I am a rock", except instead of the theme being implied through subtext, it's directly addressed in a really beautiful way. the part at the end where kendrick is hanging out the window of his car like the joker, perfectly supports the story kendrick is trying tell.
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How is this not the greatest song of all time? The creativity, the instrumentals, the music video, the message? Everything is spectacular and so rhythmic.
As a black 20 year old, I can genuinely say the world feels hopeless sometimes. I have no idea what awaits us in the next 80 years or so, or if things will change, if our anger, riots, and protests will end this corrupt system. Hearing "one day at a time, sun gonna shine" means so much to me rn honestly
Nah man, have hope those old white men in politics are dying of old age our generation is going to change this world for good. I promise you bro, Keep your head held high my guy, get into politics become a beacon of hope for your local community do something man we have the power. Much love brother.
I don't think they will. These systems never just end, they either take a lot of time or lives. Regardless, every day we as a generation work towards progress is a step closer to a better world, maybe for us, maybe for our kids, maybe for their kids.
How can anyone criticise Kendrick? In a time where we have everyone singing 'I been selling crack since the 5th grade' we have someone making us sing 'I love myself' and people are still tryna hate. Fuck them.
Nathaniel you are entitled to your opinion but entirely disagree. He may not have the greatest flow and he might not be a battle rapper with 100 punchlines but he carries the fundamental and understanding of hip hop. At least give him credit for being a lyricist speaking uplifting messages in the mainstream game filled with ignorant music
Yea man, why doesn't everyone listen to super positive christian rock with good morals and no negativity? We all just gotta get along, peace and loooove, blast that pharrell yo!
Nathaniel Bugalou No-where did I state that he is one of the greatest. I just really appreciate his music, his lyrical skills, his message and just his general talent. That's what makes a good rapper in my opinion. However you stated that you're not a Hip Hop head so I don't expect you to understand that. Perhaps just stick to these trap beats and rappers that are everywhere these days. They might satisfy you more
Nathaniel Bugalou There's absolutely nothing wrong with constructive criticism but it seemed like you weren't giving him credit where credit is due. He has done alot, there is no-one doing what he is doing on this grand scale. Offering us Hip Hop fans an alternative from the usual. You come across as one of those people who refuse to like someone simply because they've become popular or 'mainstream'. You've said you're a fan and you loved Section 80 but you're just criticising him for the sake of it.
TheYellowFlash haha I know I'm obviously not serious. doesn't that make you the stupid one? Oh and by the way, this song and this artist are both SHIT SHIT SHITTY SHIT. I listen to only the god of rap. you couldn't even comprehend.
Its different that's why. I didn't like it when I first heard it 2 years ago but now I love this song. There isn't any trap bullshit on this song, so some people(trap dickriders) won't gravitate to it.
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Kendrick is a hall of fame rapper, because he is bigger than himself. Instead of rapping about things that offer instant gratification, he takes a step back and tries to reach a higher level of consciousness. He is a rare specimen that can offer this world so much. We just have to sit back, listen, and convert our potential thoughts to kinetic thoughts. "A piece of yours, a piece of mine, a piece of mind, one nation...under a groove".
yes kendrick is a great lyricists. but not a great rapper. just my opinion. and he suffers from bad instrumental beats and hooks. im talking about tpab album.
My favorite part of this video is when he hangs out the window after that last verse, it seems like he released everything he had and was enjoying the bliss of pouring out his soul creatively. Reminds me of Heath Ledger's Joker, except a positive version. Thank you Kendrick.
5 years ago, I was fired from my job, and I sank into a depression. I was so suffocated by rejections after rejections, and I had a minor thought of committing suicide. This song saved me.
Was about to comment approximately the same thing. I mean I'm at the time of my life where I have to build everything and my life will change drastically next year and I'm so scared and anxious and fighting suicidal thoughts and urges and all that shit.. but I'll be okay eventually, this song helps me remember that. It's so important.
This song also saved me, major bout of depression that lasted a long time, this song legit marks the point where my recovery from that depression started. I listen to Kendrick often but I need to come back to this song now and again and just enjoy it on its own. So happy to hear others feel the same about it. Hope you're all doing good now, keep fighting.
Man if we had more people like Kendrick in the music industry.. he's one of few artists who actually interpret music as an artform and not as a platform to get mega rich from off some mainstream hit bs that appeals to stupid people. Thats why I have so much respect for KDot, he's using his music to deliver messages and to connect with his listeners.. Making hip hop better one song at a time KING KENDRICK
I agree, Kendrick Lamar talks about life, struggle, and brings postitivity into his music, unlike most rappers who disrespect women, talk about money, and how many women they have fucked, and mostly call women or people, hoes, bitches, and niggas, but Kendrick Lamar is different he may change this world.
I remember listening to this when I was 13. Me and my two older brothers would wake up early to catch it on Vh1. Its crazy how time flies... I'm 21 now, and this songs means so much to me. Anyways, I hope you all have a great year, better yet, I hope you all have a great life. Appreciate the small things in life. Love yourself, and love what's yours❤
A moment of silence to the extensive list of casualties the war on drugs has caused. None of us are free from this epidemic. RIP to the thirty lost souls I’ve lost in my life before thirty. Still here. Cuz I had to learn to love myself despite it all.
From listening to this at 15 or 16 wanting to commit suicide to now at 21 years old a year and three months into addiction recovery with no desire to kill myself. This song came into my life at such a crucial point, and it'll stay with me forever.
Literally me right now this album came out when i was 20 but i ain’t understand life! Now im 28 gave this album a relisten and this music so damn motivational i love Kendrick Lamar been a huge fan but now IM JUST SAYING HE THE BEST EVER HE KAN GIVE U ANY TYPE OF MUSIC U WANT🔥this album saved me man
I love how Kendrick is more than just a Hip Hop artist. He's a great poet, and he knows exactly how to paint a picture vivid enough for us all to be aware of what's going on in our communities, let alone the world we live in. I hope I can one day be a Hip Hop artist as great as K.Dot is.
Kendrick is the artist we need in this generation of hip hop in my opinion. He reminds me of Pac in a lot of ways and I just love what he's doing with his music.
What are you talking about? Kendrick grew up in Compton surrounded by gangs and murderers. Just because he was smart enough not to get involved doesn't mean he never experienced all that shit. Pac's life was only on the line because he did that to himself. If he was smart, he would've gotten out of that gang shit.
if you mean in the sense of more original rappers then hell yeah, but we don't need more rappers exactly like him because thats kinda lame and unoriginal. im all about that original shitttt. KENDRICK IS KING.
Collide and make music? Yes I WANT & NEED this to happen. Just like I want ZRo & Trae to collide & make an album. But that’s FAAARR beyond possible. But a man can dream
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This is the original version. The one on the album was supposed to be a live performance that ends with a fight and turned into a lecture. It fits the concept of the entire album.
Yo anyone saying this song is a "sellout" or done just to be "mainstream" is either stupid, watching the video with their eyes closed, or both. A song that's trying to become mainstream will dip into the white community more just to reach a larger audience, while you can tell this video had a completely urban setting. And there's nothing mainstream about that last verse at all, I definately don't hear stuff like that in ANY pop song ever. And I'm not even a Kendrick fan
friður Well for one, you can literally just count the number of white people in the video compared to black, I counted 4, and 2 of them were two police officers arresting a black male, go figure. Even despite that, the feel of the video that was shot in the ghetto just feels very urban. There's nothing wrong with mainstream songs trying to get the relatability of the white/middle class community, but I'm saying this song does not even do that, the song is just so far from mainstream or a sellout song and people are just saying it's one simply because it made it to the radio
***** Don't you think that's a bit racist, they don't have to be successful to be good people, I know many unsuccessful people yet they are good people full of loyalty and love.
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It’s funny how our rappers who are not from the hood and struggle make negative music and act all gangsta but Kendrick who is from the hood and had struggle makes positive music that’s why he’s the goat
Cinomatix he made u lol, the thing he is trying to do is show both sides and that even though you had some struggles you can get out of it. He’s not purely showing positivity
Listen to u witch is literally linked to this song
c&l game guys word
Because he humble
Your profile pic looks like the optic logo
Kendrick Lamar is one of the biggest rappers in the world & he has us screaming "I love myself"
don't ever question the state of Hip Hop again
amen
How about you listen to the lyrics next time?
Oliver Legname think you took his comment the wrong way
A wild humble the poet appears.
HOO yeah
WE MAKING IT TO GREASY GROVE WITH THIS ONE 💯💯💯🗣🗣🗣
Fortnite festival ahh song☠️
@@paulitautbruh. that’s why I’m here. But honestly, I like the song
Fortnite music pack ah song
Its a good song tbf
@@kareemsahaban5937frfr, I didn’t even know it existed until fortnite sadly. That’s why I love the new gamemodes 😅
Kendrick Lamar dun took off HAM ON THIS RIGHT HERE! a u t h e n t I c v i e w s dun took his career off 2 the next level fr fr no cap
The balance between u & i is essential
Rick and/or Morty i'm waiting for the season 3 of rick and morty
Irshad Husain s>k I ^
^^^?
I love myself
Lovin U is complicated
donplayleon "WE'RE DRAWING IT"
its here
kendrick is not the new tupac, or the new biggie, kendrick is kendrick, he will always be remembered as "The man who saved hip hop"
Alan Garcia not really.
i gotta go with og questions answers on this one. K dot didnt save hip hop, he resurrected it
Alan Garcia Kendrick is pop music at its purest. just because someone rhymes does not make it hip hop
John Diamond lmao say that to drake fans this song specifically might be more pop oriented but all his other songs are our hip hop
He needs to make another album soon, rap is getting out of hand again.
I don't think there's a better song for your lowest point. I really don't. We love you Kendrick!
Agreed 100%
@@cloverkitkat6917 Literally
Listening to u at my lowest point so this song hits even harder!
If they go on stole at big 3 do they get back pay
Long time always good asf
When this came out I was homeless, on drugs, and then jail. I now have a house, job, and husband. This song and “Clover Cage - In The Sky” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💝
Hang in there 🤘
I was in the same boat, not doing quite that well.
But certainly not on the street or hooked on heavy drugs anymore
@@iantaran2843 this is a bot lol you're talking to the equivalent of a brick wall
@@prodcwn yeah, I seen these comments before and I even made possibly the first video on it (it’s not good ;-:)
@@iantaran2843 this is a bot, it's a computer promoting Clover Cage
♥️
this shit is fucking therapeutic.
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I didnt know what you meant so I googled up therapeutic
Erick Farias it's okay we know you're 12
accidentally typed "i" in the search bar
the best mistake of my life
lol i feel you bro
Wtf hahahha
Same here
True
SAME LOL
I don't really know what's wrong with me but dang. I've been having days that my only "achievement" is getting up from my bed.
This song literally makes me feel that I belong somewhere, that I'm not alone. Thank you Kendrick, your music, and specially this song makes me feel alive. Something that does not happen everyday.
This shit hard.
I believe you understand what I ask for
ay man i understand you. hope you feel better, one day at a time you got this!
One day at a time, sun gon' shine
Getting up from bed IS an achievement when you are going through tough times. Sending you love brother, you'll come right through this and rise up.
Your not the only one
I too feel that way
I hope you surpassed that time and are doing great
this song is brutally under rated.
Kendrick Lamar dun took off HAM ON THIS RIGHT HERE! a u t h e n t I c v i e w s dun took his career off 2 the next level fr fr no cap
this song is brutally under rated.
this song is what one kendrick the grammy. not overrated, but definitely not underrated
AntDanCast basically it's slept on
Hiiipower still his most under rated song
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Well... the big pop hits hit 2 billion these days so... just saying.
(He said I gotta get up, life is more than suicide)
I love myself
(One day at a time, sun gonna shine) - Kendrick Lamar
Kabelo Gift Kgang thank you for the positive feedback
Love that part
Yep you heard the same song as us, good job!
You just ended his career
@@jenniferbove5752
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I was 16 when TPAB came out, I'm 24 now, this album changed my mental and I still pray the holy water never runs dry. CA anthem ty Mr. Morale!
You were in high school like me, apparently music you like in high school will always be your favorite... thats what people say atleast. Im a year younger then you TPAB game out when i was 15 but anytime i hear it i teleport to high school its crazy, especially the song How Much A Dollar Cost that song makes me miss 2015/2016 so bad
Kpolllm😊
this song just screams “I’m complete”
kendrick thank you
It shocks me that Kendrick can make a song about having world peace,staying happy even when bad things happen, and loving yourself. But people still decide to listen to songs about rappers bragging about killing people, doing drugs, crime, ect. And those records sell more and get more views than Kendrick. Just blows my mind.
macmac264 he is gonna change the world!! i wish that the "industry" dont do the same thing that was done to Pac
macmac264 are you shitting me....
macmac264 Do you think its people like kendrick who keep blacks from being accepted as Masons since his words do nothing for the advancement of mankind.
Swimming Pools
Shroomania Trap shit is music to my ears
Lupe Fiasco was supposed to be that rapper too. Then the industry fucked him up.
They need to make a song off of that beat in the beginning
lol they prob got one, thts just a snippet of tha beat maybe
Kali Street I need to find that songs whereabouts
I don't think he raps to it but it's a Flying Lotus tune go check out his new album "You're Dead" if you like that.
Thee Kobysgame I listened to a few of the tracks
And I love the sound of it
Thanks
Yeah artist from TDE are famous for putting snippets of beats at the beginning of videos, examples include in ab souls illuminate video it has the beat to a rebellion at the beginning and Kendrick's poetic justice video has a snippet of sherane aka master printer's daughter at the beginning
Most underrated kendrick song.
I'm 60 years old and I love the jazz undertones of this song - Kendrick is my fav
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Is it ur cat?
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@Non-expert Guy pac and nas don't do jazz rap it's an 80s thing
2:29 When the guy removed the gun from his head. Powerful shit. God bless Kendrick and other geniuses out there still keeping it real.
Siak The Cyan Saiyan alot of people do don't worry you not alone
Siak The Cyan Saiyan me too bro
WE GONNA GET FLAWLESS WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
trying to fc a motivational song is literally a cheat code
@@Hydro.131what do you mean
@@enzocasco9243 you constantly restart to try and clear the song without missing a note, while the song your playing is motivational and telling you to keep going
@@Hydro.131
Dude I'm not gonna lie, I've been getting so close to Flawless on this song, I literally have a video of it. It haunts me every day
(I forgot i left this comment and only now seeing it while rewatching the vid)
We getting self confidence with this one🗣️❗️🔥🔥
You can call me cringe af but I found this song 2 weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head whenever I make any mistakes and I used to always let it get in my head and now I let everything go so easy so thank you so much for piece of art has given me happiness and joy can’t thank you enough Kendrick❤️
Bro you ain't cringe
We understand, I love this song too. Enjoy brotha🙌🏾
Bro you aint cringe but damn you found this 2 weeksago?💀
@@mequana i didn’t listen to TPAB until 2019, now it’s my fave album ever. some people will be late but they’ll appreciate the greatness. if anything, time may help. i know people didn’t receive this song too well when it came out
anyone who finds something like this cringe
their opinion really doesn't matter
I was dancing to the single the way he does in the video, before I'd even seen the video, kendrick has some weird powers for sure
+armandsdamanhoo cmon now
Lol I'm white, get played bitch
+ThisIsNotMyID withJaveable armands needs to get his face smacked in
+ThisIsNotMyID withJaveable armands needs to get his face smacked in
True, fuckheads like that shouldn't be in positive places like this
This song helped me recover from a deep depression. I would listen to it 24/7. I even had a dream about skateboarding at night in the park and seeing Kendrick walking by with his crew singing this song like in the video
💗🙌🏼
amazing
@Vasco you llllok.
that honestly would be so fucking nice lmao also I hope you will get healed
@@5starames w
WE GETTING 5 GOLDEN STARS WITH THIS ONE 💯💥🔥🗣📢💯🔥
This song came out when i was 15 or 16 at a point when i didn't love myself. Raised me up frfr. This is one of Kendrick's best songs undisputed.
AND I LOVE MYSELF
the contrast between i and u is so surreal.
abundant joy and confidence in oneself juxtaposed to overwhelming grief and deliberation of suicidal thoughts. the entire album is amazing and the story being told carries well between every song, but these two songs in particular synergize so well.
El
u put a video idea of mine into words, im working on a project with the two telling my story
you know when he says loving u is complicated hes actually talking about loving himself. At the highest point of his life, he loves himself (represented by i), but at the lowest point, he doubts whether he really loves himself and its 'complicated' to love himself. thats why the song titles are both single lowercase letters. its pure genius. the whole track 'u' is talking about how he hates himself which is just the opposite of i. two different points in his life.
@@mrpenguin5150 i see, thats really poetic
Both U and I has helped me though the craziness that is my life where I've been through it all
Are you kidding me ?... This is next level artistry.... Black excellence at its finest. Kendrick is taking us back...understand this before the Jayz's and Kanye's.. before Tupac and big, before Nas. This is that motown. Marvin Gaye and Earth Wind & Fire feel good music. I appreciate Ronald isley for making an appearance... not to mention, he looks fantastic. . aging very well !! This is something our generation is not used too .. but this is truly a beautiful piece of work. Many have attempted but usually ended up selling out due to lack of support from today's music industry. This is the definition of soul, it's more than just a sound or skin color. I can't wait for the album.
Chris Sheppard
Dude's only about 5'6
Chris Sheppard Lmao. Kendrick is 5"6. Same height as Lil' Wayne. The difference is their body builds; Lil Wayne has a smaller build.
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You nailed it!
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How can you not like this record. This album came out at a difficult time in my life. A turning point actually.
8 years later and I still can't get enough of this song! To Pimp A Butterfly is one of the greatest, IMO. Love you, Kendrick!
Be proud of yourself.
You went through every type of pain, family issues, trust issues, heartbreak, insecurities, depression, etc. You went through it all alone, but never gave up
YAS it's your birthright to feel good about yourself
Thanks. Am proud of myself
Thank you so much for this. I had Jesus too. He is the only one that got me through.
I gave up though
@@zedvood2882 bro I love u I just wanted to say that
Hip hop has always been alive, radio just hasn't been listening
"Real Hip Hop is not on the radio"
where do you find it?
Look.
matthew funakoshi RADIO FUCK U (KANYE VOICE)
I come from a if you really want it, you'll find it world. Doesn't seem like you want it bad enough. I can easily tell you listen to " These people". I'm not into promoting on other peoples music. And fact of the matter is, only people I listen to now is Russ and Kayedo.
The bass solo in the end is so fire
Very ez
loving " U " was complicated
but now " I " love myself
Kendrick's songs are soul-stirring
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STOP! We talking about peace...a piece of yours, a piece of mine, a peace of mind! ONE NATION!
I love it. I love myself ❤️
+Roy Lim under a group :)
+Samurai Reflection groove*
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Fucked off people other
Life was good when this song dropped
I love how this song is about how in order to love yourself, you need to surrender yourself to the outside world, even the ugly parts. you can't put up walls and expect to be happy. in a weird way, this feels like the modern equivalent to simon and garfunkel's "I am a rock", except instead of the theme being implied through subtext, it's directly addressed in a really beautiful way. the part at the end where kendrick is hanging out the window of his car like the joker, perfectly supports the story kendrick is trying tell.
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It's a shame that I hear Iggy Azalea on the radio but never Kendrick or J.Cole
exactly
What radio you listen to? Kendrick stay on the radio lol
Well I'm from Australia so.....
Loz From Aus im from California and hardly ever here Kendrick on the radio
Father Jor-El neither
to pimp a butterfly is the greatest album of all time
One of the greatest albums.
I love Kendrick man he motivates me I got an interview today this the first song that popped on top of that I’m on a walker so I needed this
How is this not the greatest song of all time? The creativity, the instrumentals, the music video, the message? Everything is spectacular and so rhythmic.
Check out the original that KL sampled. “That Lady” by the Isley Brothers…
It new age satanic dog feces. That is why. Sociopath mantra. I love my self. Thats Narcissixy.
It's not even the best Kendrick song
@@fucker661 Still. It’s great
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Who ever is hating on "I" is the biggest hypocrite of 2015.
I see what you did there
Well done Cypheye, I see what you did there from The Blacker The Berry
Haha clever
Nice one
+Omri Af2f😌ttal
As a black 20 year old, I can genuinely say the world feels hopeless sometimes. I have no idea what awaits us in the next 80 years or so, or if things will change, if our anger, riots, and protests will end this corrupt system.
Hearing "one day at a time, sun gonna shine" means so much to me rn honestly
Nah man, have hope those old white men in politics are dying of old age our generation is going to change this world for good. I promise you bro, Keep your head held high my guy, get into politics become a beacon of hope for your local community do something man we have the power. Much love brother.
I most def can relate my g in a brown man but i try not to let none of that effect me one person can make a difference it starts with you
I love you bro.
I don't think they will. These systems never just end, they either take a lot of time or lives. Regardless, every day we as a generation work towards progress is a step closer to a better world, maybe for us, maybe for our kids, maybe for their kids.
NEVER give up. You have a bright future ahead and we are all behind you! You’re not alone 💕
This song saved me from a very dark place, thank you Kendrick
Drake could never make anything close to this
Or his ghost writers
neither j cole
W Christopher Stephens
2pac would be so proud of Kendrick.
+Anoir Filali WTF
Anoir Filali wtf r u talkin about??! shut tf up.
+Anoir Filali there is no known god(s) or goddess(es). You sound like you need mental help, just tell them you have voices in your head.
+Anoir Filali its people like you that just fuck up the whole comment video
+C - 2Da - Jay Kendrick is Crooked i robot
How can anyone criticise Kendrick? In a time where we have everyone singing 'I been selling crack since the 5th grade' we have someone making us sing 'I love myself' and people are still tryna hate. Fuck them.
Nathaniel you are entitled to your opinion but entirely disagree. He may not have the greatest flow and he might not be a battle rapper with 100 punchlines but he carries the fundamental and understanding of hip hop. At least give him credit for being a lyricist speaking uplifting messages in the mainstream game filled with ignorant music
Yea man, why doesn't everyone listen to super positive christian rock with good morals and no negativity? We all just gotta get along, peace and loooove, blast that pharrell yo!
Nathaniel Bugalou
No-where did I state that he is one of the greatest. I just really appreciate his music, his lyrical skills, his message and just his general talent. That's what makes a good rapper in my opinion. However you stated that you're not a Hip Hop head so I don't expect you to understand that. Perhaps just stick to these trap beats and rappers that are everywhere these days. They might satisfy you more
Nathaniel Bugalou
There's absolutely nothing wrong with constructive criticism but it seemed like you weren't giving him credit where credit is due. He has done alot, there is no-one doing what he is doing on this grand scale. Offering us Hip Hop fans an alternative from the usual. You come across as one of those people who refuse to like someone simply because they've become popular or 'mainstream'. You've said you're a fan and you loved Section 80 but you're just criticising him for the sake of it.
Nathaniel Bugalou not that good. Gtfo
Most powerful song for me till this day. Never fails to give me goosebumps and wanna dance like Kendrick at the end of the vid
One thing i love about alot of kendricks music videos is that when hes in a crowd he blends in, its almost like a video spectating a side character.
I love myself
Huey Freeman you are so narcissistic for this
dark format he is quoting the song u idiot lmao
TheYellowFlash haha I know I'm obviously not serious. doesn't that make you the stupid one? Oh and by the way, this song and this artist are both SHIT SHIT SHITTY SHIT. I listen to only the god of rap. you couldn't even comprehend.
Huey Freeman Yes my little sheep. yes you do.
dark format then why did you listen to this hm?
Why would people hate this song? It's such a good kendrick song.
Its different that's why. I didn't like it when I first heard it 2 years ago but now I love this song. There isn't any trap bullshit on this song, so some people(trap dickriders) won't gravitate to it.
Boswellboxer
Baharonymera
Boswellboxer opinions
they don't love themselves.
TressedOut cwvnsjwheije
WE GETTING KICKED FROM THE PARTY WIT THIS ONE 🗣️🗣️🗣️🗣️
Great song, but within the context of the album it's elevated into a masterpiece.
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^ No comment...smh
DUDE you left out GAIN!? BRUH Gains been in the industry, reppin its colours, longer than half yo list!
What is wrong with all of you!! CHEER should be #1. Real recognize real....
Jose Delapaz
OH LHELL NO. Gain will SWEEP N CLEAN ALL OF YALL!
Kendrick is a hall of fame rapper, because he is bigger than himself. Instead of rapping about things that offer instant gratification, he takes a step back and tries to reach a higher level of consciousness. He is a rare specimen that can offer this world so much. We just have to sit back, listen, and convert our potential thoughts to kinetic thoughts. "A piece of yours, a piece of mine, a piece of mind, one nation...under a groove".
+Eric Carlson One of the truest comments I've ever read
+Eric Carlson realest comment ever
yes kendrick is a great lyricists. but not a great rapper. just my opinion. and he suffers from bad instrumental beats and hooks. im talking about tpab album.
+Bonifacio Maguide you listen to young Thug right ????
+Asiagodo Ibrahim nope. i listen to j.cole, logic, drake, techn9ne, freddie gibbs, killer mike...
My favorite part of this video is when he hangs out the window after that last verse, it seems like he released everything he had and was enjoying the bliss of pouring out his soul creatively. Reminds me of Heath Ledger's Joker, except a positive version. Thank you Kendrick.
This song is currently keeping me loving myself through the hardest times 🙏🏻 bless
bless up man. we going to get through this
@@kayilla6413 you know we are brother! Bless
If there is an anti-suicide song, this is it.
5 years ago, I was fired from my job, and I sank into a depression.
I was so suffocated by rejections after rejections, and I had a minor thought of committing suicide.
This song saved me.
Was about to comment approximately the same thing. I mean I'm at the time of my life where I have to build everything and my life will change drastically next year and I'm so scared and anxious and fighting suicidal thoughts and urges and all that shit.. but I'll be okay eventually, this song helps me remember that. It's so important.
This song also saved me, major bout of depression that lasted a long time, this song legit marks the point where my recovery from that depression started. I listen to Kendrick often but I need to come back to this song now and again and just enjoy it on its own. So happy to hear others feel the same about it. Hope you're all doing good now, keep fighting.
@@raregolem Stay strong, my friend.
@@raregolem I'm glad to hear you're in a better place now! It's hard to see the end of the tunnel but I'll hang on. Thank you
It's crazy because he wrote this song while going through depression. Not even kidding.
shut up
lil Ultimo ki CCC will not have a nice to have you heard anything back yet from a mobile.
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yea hes by far the realest negus alive
A deep depression. He found himself screaming in the hotel room-
Markandey Tiwari s
I love myself🗣🔥‼️
on loop - so grateful to be in this world at the same time as this man and artist
Man if we had more people like Kendrick in the music industry.. he's one of few artists who actually interpret music as an artform and not as a platform to get mega rich from off some mainstream hit bs that appeals to stupid people. Thats why I have so much respect for KDot, he's using his music to deliver messages and to connect with his listeners.. Making hip hop better one song at a time KING KENDRICK
I agree
And he ain't gotta cross dress to do so
Riley Aitken angelyka04 TrendziSco if you aint up on him already, check that Mick Jenkins - the Waters mixtape. Thank me later
Logic is an honorable mention...
I agree, Kendrick Lamar talks about life, struggle, and brings postitivity into his music, unlike most rappers who disrespect women, talk about money, and how many women they have fucked, and mostly call women or people, hoes, bitches, and niggas, but Kendrick Lamar is different he may change this world.
Wish this song was more popular, such a great message for society
It was all over the radio , it was pretty popular
The song was so popular in 2014-15, all time on the radio and mtv
This song was so popular lmfao
I’m living in Africa in a small village and I know this song since 2014
@@akldnxk i guess he is saying it because after 6 years is not even near 100m views
this song is an anthem i have on repeat. thanks Kendrick, you the homie for real
I remember listening to this when I was 13. Me and my two older brothers would wake up early to catch it on Vh1. Its crazy how time flies... I'm 21 now, and this songs means so much to me. Anyways, I hope you all have a great year, better yet, I hope you all have a great life. Appreciate the small things in life. Love yourself, and love what's yours❤
At 3:48
"Kendrick planned to be caught.. He wanted me to lock him up in the MCU !! "
- Commisioner Gordon
Nice
+Deez nuts GOT EM
help me understand cause I'm intrigued
Cam Bino It looks _exactly_ like a scene out of the movie "The Dark Knight" where The Joker escapes.
+KLAY the Cartoonist haven't seen it yet... Netflix it is!
This guy is my idol. Always inspires me when I feel like fucking trash
Listen to u by Kendrick
It's all about coming from u to i :D
Tom M why you fucking trash dude? up your standards.
P3NGU1N07 😂😂😂😂
P3NGU1N07 not that easy m8
A moment of silence to the extensive list of casualties the war on drugs has caused. None of us are free from this epidemic. RIP to the thirty lost souls I’ve lost in my life before thirty. Still here. Cuz I had to learn to love myself despite it all.
This is a nice change of pace from current day rap. I haven’t heart acoustic drums in a rap song in a long time, all 808s
From listening to this at 15 or 16 wanting to commit suicide to now at 21 years old a year and three months into addiction recovery with no desire to kill myself. This song came into my life at such a crucial point, and it'll stay with me forever.
🫶🏼
I hope you're doing well man
i can relate man, Keep going champ
Literally me right now this album came out when i was 20 but i ain’t understand life! Now im 28 gave this album a relisten and this music so damn motivational i love Kendrick Lamar been a huge fan but now IM JUST SAYING HE THE BEST EVER HE KAN GIVE U ANY TYPE OF MUSIC U WANT🔥this album saved me man
Same but with the big steppers
I love how Kendrick is more than just a Hip Hop artist. He's a great poet, and he knows exactly how to paint a picture vivid enough for us all to be aware of what's going on in our communities, let alone the world we live in. I hope I can one day be a Hip Hop artist as great as K.Dot is.
+keith mitchells right on bro! I appreciate your support 🙏
and he's Christian! best part
+3disonLive he speaks the 100% truth! hes not like other rappers who talks about sex, drugs, and money...he above all of that. i love him
+Steve Filangee no not the best part
Khayla Bennett I agree with you khayla
This will forever be my favorite Kendrick Lamar track 💯
THANKS KENDRICK 4 REMINDING ME THAT I NEED 2 LOVE MYSELF. EVERY SONG U PUT OUT WAKE MY MIND UP! KEEP 'EM COMING.
#KING-KENDRICK
Kendrick is the artist we need in this generation of hip hop in my opinion. He reminds me of Pac in a lot of ways and I just love what he's doing with his music.
yeah i hope he ushers in a new era or at least shifts out this stupid one...
MrThuglife404 you make a valid point bro
+MrThuglife404 I think Kendrick is only smart..only did not make his life harder than it has to be..😉..2 PAC R.I.P.
What are you talking about? Kendrick grew up in Compton surrounded by gangs and murderers. Just because he was smart enough not to get involved doesn't mean he never experienced all that shit. Pac's life was only on the line because he did that to himself. If he was smart, he would've gotten out of that gang shit.
+Shaun Diebel foreals man these dudes dumb asf.
We need more rappers like Kendrick
if you mean in the sense of more original rappers then hell yeah, but we don't need more rappers exactly like him because thats kinda lame and unoriginal. im all about that original shitttt. KENDRICK IS KING.
+Will Greenaway I love j cole and Kendrick
there are alot, just you have to look
yep J Cole and Kendrick Lamar.
Or we can take what we have and praise it
This song has gotten me through a lot of hard times
J Cole and Drake COULD NEVER!
Collide and make music? Yes I WANT & NEED this to happen. Just like I want ZRo & Trae to collide & make an album. But that’s FAAARR beyond possible. But a man can dream
This man is a true artist
Amen
1: K.Dot
2. J. Cole
3. Joey Bada$$
+staticboiii I like that list. Pretty accurate.
+staticboiii that's a good list. Me personally I would put J Cole at the top. But I like that list
so is justin bieber, whats your point?
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Dyllon Freeman uwotm8
Even on kendrick video. Bruh wtf ? You are everywhere on top comments?
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WE GONNA THANK THE BUS DRIVER WITH THIS ONE 🔥🔥🔥
This shit was made when Fortnite was a zombie game man
Thank you Kendrick for this song it gave me hope during my child abuse days Thank you sooo much. I came out strong thank you 🏅🏅🏅
this video just puts you in such a good mood
Yes
green goblin the youtuber omg whats sup man im so happy you like kendrick fuck yeah!! :D
GOBLIN! Kendrick fan fuck yeah! keep up the good shit.
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Kendrick is a truly great artist
one of the best of our generation i would say.
+GuiltyGab YEOUPPP preach that
+GuiltyGab fuck yeah he is
+GuiltyGab -one of-
for real
+King Jay nah.
What the heck?? This version is so much better than the album version. How did I never know there was a difference between the two???
just found this out too wtf
This is the original version. The one on the album was supposed to be a live performance that ends with a fight and turned into a lecture. It fits the concept of the entire album.
Complete genius
Yo anyone saying this song is a "sellout" or done just to be "mainstream" is either stupid, watching the video with their eyes closed, or both. A song that's trying to become mainstream will dip into the white community more just to reach a larger audience, while you can tell this video had a completely urban setting. And there's nothing mainstream about that last verse at all, I definately don't hear stuff like that in ANY pop song ever.
And I'm not even a Kendrick fan
Fr man people gotta realize that
Tbh, half the people who say that about this song have probably never listened to the Isleys a day in their lifetimes.
Good point
What do you mean white community you mean wealthy because their is whites in urban areas too
friður Well for one, you can literally just count the number of white people in the video compared to black, I counted 4, and 2 of them were two police officers arresting a black male, go figure. Even despite that, the feel of the video that was shot in the ghetto just feels very urban. There's nothing wrong with mainstream songs trying to get the relatability of the white/middle class community, but I'm saying this song does not even do that, the song is just so far from mainstream or a sellout song and people are just saying it's one simply because it made it to the radio
Yup.....Still love this song.....Just checking,,,..
What about the track in the beginning?
the legend himself
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My favorite video was that drake one
This song just popped up and I was going through something.this is magical ❤❤❤❤
This is why kendrick will always be one of the best in my book to be in this industry
My music during the day : "i"
My music at night : "u"
Lol
Pray that your life will be an “i” 🙏🏽💯
Pain😔
i felt that
LMAO Same bro
The United States really needs this song right now.
E Krenz too right bro
especially this whole mess riot and pandemic
"MURICA NUMBUH WUN CONTRY"
The people need the song more bro
E Krenz it needs this song and sirens - denzel curry
Nah just i love my self a lot
this is such a dope song!!!! it always makes me feel better
This song is a Classic ✨
Shit man, almost 2 years. I feel like I was bumping this shit yesterday.
i actually was bumping this shit yesterday
Juan Mendoza same lmao
Damn man for real brings back alot of memories man
Gab shiit some people been bumpin this song he covering for years
Gab il
Black people are amazing
Lol
Amen
***** Don't you think that's a bit racist, they don't have to be successful to be good people, I know many unsuccessful people yet they are good people full of loyalty and love.
Ourania Parastatidis Preach the truth! We have to deal with racist's in this world. Pure ignorance.
Simon6621HD Not all people, not all.
Still my favorite Kendrick song 10 years later 🥹
Literally Perfect, The message is amazing
Everybody lacks confidence. Best line in this song
the next line “how many times my potential was anonymous” was fire too
How in da beginning "Satan wanna put me in a bow tie. Pray that the holy water don't go dry"
Man, it's the most generic line from the song, how is it the best?