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Also amazing that David Bowie took To Pimp a Butterfly as his major influence when he was writing his final album Blackstar (released January 2016). Kendrick was 28, Bowie 68, at the time.
"Im i worth it? Did i put enough work in?" Is such a powerful line, especially from the perspective of the four people that died over the course of the song. At the end of their lives they never had the opportunity to ask those questions. This song is so beautiful
@@DR4WZ Kendrick's Friend #1 (died before the start of SAMIDOT), Kendrick's Friend #2 (died metaphorically when the gunshots went off), Keisha's Sister (died whenever her voice faded away in Verse #2), Keisha (died before the song, the song 'keisha's song' is mentioned during SAMIDOT) also, arguably Kendrick, but that feels more like a DAMN. thing
@@akaatlas9787 the original post says four in this song. There are only two. The friend in the drive by was a different song. The friend at the beginning of sing about me was one, the girl in the next verse was two. Kendrick did not die, nor did anyone else, because they met the lady that prayed with them. That signified then checking their ways.
The verse about Keisha’s sister always gets me. Not only because she fades away at the end but because her story was cyclical. It reminded me that at any time, we could be repeating the mistakes our family has made.
I remember the first time being shown SAMIDOT. Hearing "and if I die before your album drop, I hope---[gunshots]" made me recoil. It was so abrupt and jarring. Those couple of bars of silence and instrumental is haunting and it seems to linger on for much longer than it really does. And the flip side of the second verse--of the woman's voice gradually fading out as she's basically cursing Kendrick the fuck out. Equally as depressing.
"Fuck! I'm tired of this shit! I'm tired of fuckin' runnin', I'm tired of this shit! My brother, homie!" This hits home for me, it's a reminder of how quickly a person can lose their way. One moment could switch up your life foreal...
That 3rd verse line about sleep being death's cousin brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it. Shit hit HARD during that time in my life and even now it hits the heart really bad
You gotta listen to NY State Of Mind by Nas, that's where the "sleep is the cousin of death" line comes from. Illmatic is one of the best albums of all time
You can tell he put so much of his soul into this song. I think that’s what makes it his best track and imo the best rap track ever made. I’ve never heard another song that hits like this one does
From listening and talking about this song with homies to then losing them and using this song as a form of help with grieving is why it’s poetic. Kendrick was always about the heart and soul
This song gets me. Every. Time.I always think about the friends ive lost and how unfair life can be. Btw, sleep is the cousin of death is a Nas quote from his first album Illmatic. Incredible story telling on this track. Bringing humanity to so many people who grow up in horrific conditions and are seemingly ignored by larger society.
I remember in an interview that Kendrick said that this song took him a whole year to write because it came from a dark, negative place of being unruly. I think the interview was from Big Boy's neighborhood.
Thank you for the emotional sacrifice it takes to breakdown a song like this. There's no one line that can explain why I like this song. It hits from line 1 until the beat stops. It doesn't hold any punches. It's a raw, visceral experience every single time that you listen to it.
God I'm not even halfway into this video and I'm already tearing up. No matter how many times I listen to this song I can't stop myself from crying during it. SAMIDOT isn't just my favorite Kendrick song, it's one of my favorite songs of all time due to the pure emotions it stirs up in me.
17:41 the emotion in his voice here kills me every time. I wish I knew who did the vocal because it’s done incredibly well. their voice sounds like they’re trying not to burst into tears 🥺 it’s also just so crazy how kendrick talks here about “hereditary” curses and the cycle of abuse and violence where he grew up. it’s like he knew he was going to make mr morale eventually.
I gotta say…people always talk about replay value for projects but with songs like these aren’t disposable or throwaways. It is though something you have to be in the ride mindset for. GKMC is one of my favorite albums of all time and I may listen to it every couple months and it still gives me chills. Appreciate the artwork for what it is.
Replay value is subjective. I love his Mr. Morale album, and I disagree that it’s a sad listen. Nor two songs are and people call the whole album stressful. Lol!
Probably a reach, but the contrast of Dave’s brother and Keisha’s sister made me think of the 2 criminals alongside Jesus during the crucifixion. 1 was like you the king, save us, save yourself, since you so powerful (Keisha’s sis) the other was like lord remember me when you enter your kingdom (Dave’s bro) AND Jesus even was like I thirst and they (the 🌎) gave him vinegar. Just thoughts while listening - I am aware that Kendrick is not my savior.
Who will sing about the Good Kid in the Madness, everyone can sort of identify the gang member and the sex worker...but who will save the Young Kendricks of America.
This song is just so…. Heartbreaking, inspiring, authentic, and I can’t listen to it without crying. I’ve lost people I’ve loved to violence, though I thankfully wasn’t there when it happened. I don’t want to go too deep but Keisha’s sister was me in addiction and it’s so close to my experience but thankfully I am healthy even after all I did. I just cry for the person I was and the person I am now trying to heal. I’m an atheist but Kendrick makes me want to go to church to find redemption. I wonder if anyone would “sing about me” if I matter to anyone enough to care when it’s my turn.
There's always a new perspective that resonates through Kendrick's music esp how you pieced MAad City verse to this song. On the flip side, he mentions on "Art of Peer Pressure" he's with the homies and the "energy they bring is sure to carry away a positive activist and feel they body with hate.." shows the consequences of that lifestyle in real time. This album is really a motion picture.
Incredible episode. I tear up often listening to this song and I have none of the life experiences described in the record. It just touches the human heart, the struggles, tragedies, dreams and disappointment so well, anyone can relate.
The lines "Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?" makes me tear up every time. Its the words, its the way the words are spoken/performed. Sends chills up my spine every single time.
One of my favorite sort of themes through all of Kendrick’s albums that’s emphasized in Mr.Morale is how the lower privileged people will struggle and never have a chance to process their struggles or move on on a healthy way since you’re always concerned about what’s next and need to keep your guard up to stay above water .
lookin forward to the section 80 and overly dedicated breakdowns nxt. These are great. Been bumpin kdot since 11 and still learning new things😭 shi crazy
Favorite lines from the first verse are these "like everything was alright, and a fight he tried to put up, but the type of bullet that stuck had one against his will"
I remember about a year ago where I listened to this song for the first time. Took me back to a time where money was rough and my dad side was seen as a terrible. First Kendrick song to EVER move me to tears. Flat out my favorite song that he has ever made. Made me respect my younger self and I'm only 21
Second verse shows the hood has shame in its state of affairs, as Keishas sister doesnt want hee story spread...while his friend from the first verse is dying of thirst for the world to hear his story.
I was waiting for you to review this song. This is the song that I was like yep he’s at the top for me. Had me up in the middle of the night in my early 20s thinking of my life. The prayer in the end always stuck with me too.
Amazing video. You’re a gift to the content creator class, next level delivery, thoughtfulness, vulnerability, informative, intellectual, … everything. The production is great. 10. 10. 10.
This song gave me chills the first time I heard it. I'm from the east coast but I've seen shootings and been in a lot of situations involving violence. It's scary and powerful hearing this again. 😢
Agreed. I am a newer listener to his back-catalog, so when I first heard this is was powerful but after several more listens to the songs that stuck with me. This one hit me the hardest. It's so strong. It like...grips you, tosses you into a chair, and holds your eyes open; forcing you to view the perspective of each person portrayed by Kendrick. Man this song actually produced like it was made by an alien. The saddest part for me isn't the Keisha verse but the parallel with the cycle before the, "Dying of thirst" portion of the song. "We can go back right now." Even though the song highlighted that for obvious reasons, I immediately remember King Von. I watched several of those Trap Lore Ross videos. Dawg, the saddest part about O'Block and all of these other gang members is that their issues are really minor, if there were no guns, they could grow up and likely be friends because specifically those gangs from Chicago, their only beef is that they're not from the same place. Famously a hit was put out on one his biggest opps allegedly by Von himself, who was also a talented rapper, FBG Duck. There is a clip of Von and all of his friends adlibbing like Duck and reciting the lyrics of his songs better than I could at the time. They were clearly fans. That didn't sound like someone dissing. And it's such a shame because, while yes, Duck started it when they were children, they did that out of retaliation to Von's actions trying to play both sides of the fence with O'Block and 63rd.😹 Again, minor issues. So many lost lives and then I remember seeing Von with like a nephew, cousin, someone who is younger than him and continuing the cycle. "Say Tooka man" grooming lil bro to become like him. Such hatred. This behavior, as a black man growing up-even now actually, is why I maintain the idea that, "I hate niggas." Ignorant MF's. The kind of people who laugh and make fun of you to protect their egos because you work hard to succeed and aid your family. Instead of working with you, or squandering opportunities when you try to aid them with a means to provide for themselves. I apologize for being vulgar but this subject matter is a little too engaging for me.
Heard lots of comparisons of the beat sounding like a train heading steadily down the track. Not speeding up or slowing down, just moving forward. That being similar to the steady march of time and knowing death waits for no one.
I don’t know if I’ve ever heard such an emotionally charged song ever. As powerful and vulnerable as u was, this song just feels like it took everything he had to make it and not a single beat was wasted. No other artist I’ve listened to can make a double digit length song and keep me enthralled every single second. This song should be in the hall of fame, full glaze, he was already the GOAT at 25
Loved the different opening and the overall reverence you had in the video. Genuinely cried and started saying the Sinners Prayer as you did. This song is just so emotionally resonant
It's hard to even put into words how this song gets to me on an emotional level. Its just incredible. I've always wanted to be an author and write about people's life stories, my father especially. Singing about people in a way. I hope one day I can overcome my apprehensions and do it.
Bro. I feel you. I feel like the dreams i have dont feel like ... reachable anymore. And growing up in a ghetto feeling like death was and still could be around every corner... wondering why im still here. Happy for the opportunity but still not reaping the benifits ... idk man ... i resonate with this song on so many levels
This song floors me to this day, I used to listen to this song over & over & over when it came out. Powerful songwriting & bars. Unmatched breath control on Dying of Thirst. This album made him the 🐐 for me back then & this song in particular. Still unmatched
I remembered being in my room during college when this album first dropped. I was already a Kendrick fan having Overly Dedicated and Section.80 on my iTunes, so i was already hyped. Never in my life had an album left me completely stunned. But after this song and the album ended shortly afterward, I sat in silence for a whole 30 minutes. I could not fathom what I just heard...absolutely SHOOK.
I never cried to this song until now. I think it’s because I’m older and I now see myself in this song. It’s pretty sad and painful but I suppose it’s a nice purge.
5:34 “and if I die before your album drop I hope…” It’s jarring. It’s painful. It’s depressing. It hits me every time, growing up I heard something similar from a cousin who is now gone. The words are haunting and encapsulates a feeling I still can’t understand properly.
24:00 this part always gets me Like whenever I feel like God ain't real, moments like these challenge me cuz genuinely, moments like those I feel him watching I straight up started crying, entirely involuntarily, I was doin something unrelated to t hi s, Jesus Christ
I've said it many times before, this album was already amazing obviously, but this song alone is what makes GKMC my favorite Kendrick album to this date.... if there was one word to describe the song I could only say "emotional"
When this album began, young Kendrick thirsted for lust and what he thought was love. And as we hit this pivotal moment where he sees one of his own die, he becomes thirsty for the Holy Spirit and a out of the never ending cycle of violence and death that affects so many youths in his neighborhood. He wanted lust, but he needed life. That’s what I feel every time I hear this track.
I remember hearing someone say that this is better than any song on To Pimp a Butterfly. TPAB being the only Kendrick album I’d heard at the time; my first reaction was disbelief and a sense of “yeah, right”. Then I listened to the track, and even without the context of the album, I knew why that person felt emboldened to say what they did. I don’t know if there is any other two punch that can ever make me instantaneously self-reflect and take stock then, “Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?”. It doesn’t matter your background, your religious views, or your current state of mind. Those lines get at the greater essence of what is the highest desire of truly anyone. The way I see it, a song like “Mortal Man” motivates people to pursue and prosper, while “Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst” asks why we even continue to persist, and if our passions and that place at which we find ourselves is what we even wanted and if so what makes us deserve that.
Best Written Kendrick Songs: 1.) Mother I Sober 2.) Sing About Me 3.) Duckworth 4.) Father Time 5.) Reincarnated 6.) Savior 7.) Mirror 8.)These Walls 9.) DNA 10.) Alright
Normally I’m not one to comment, however I feel the need to tell you how much I appreciate your music commentary. I don’t know the best way to explain it but I can just tell you really FEEL the music. There are many reviewers that will pick favorite songs based on what is ‘technically’ the best and not what personally speaks to them; and I find that boring. Which is why I love when you give examples from your own life to explain why you love certain songs; it’s much more moving that way imo (13:03). You also just overall don’t give a pretentious vibe which is nice :)
One day a random guy asked me if I was going to die and I can listen to one song before I died, what would it be. I replied "Sing about me" in a second. The third verse just hits me so hard.
The song sing about me sums up the...whisper of crushing reality I tend to have. Not just Mortality, but "will i stay in the minds of enough people when im gone." I know i will matter to my closest friends, my family, but you know...all that can change just with the order we pass. Its hard to imagine being first, but its so crushing to imagine being last. This is all without any over arching danger in my life, im not in compton or somewhere off the wall.
This song is objectively his best, it has a painfully good narrative with a amazing production and insane lyricism, but subjuctively, father time will always hold a very special place in my heart and I dont think its possible for it to lose its number 1 spot in my mind
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Imagine writing a song so good when you’re 25 that it gets the co-sign of Maya Fucking Angelou
"Maya did what to Angelou!?"😂😂😂
Also amazing that David Bowie took To Pimp a Butterfly as his major influence when he was writing his final album Blackstar (released January 2016).
Kendrick was 28, Bowie 68, at the time.
SAMIDOT is easily one of the best songs ever if you think about it. Story telling, great production, lyrical and wordplay masterpiece.
"Im i worth it? Did i put enough work in?" Is such a powerful line, especially from the perspective of the four people that died over the course of the song. At the end of their lives they never had the opportunity to ask those questions. This song is so beautiful
What four people died over the course of the song?! I've listened to this song hundreds of times and I can only come up with two...
@@DR4WZ Kendrick's Friend #1 (died before the start of SAMIDOT), Kendrick's Friend #2 (died metaphorically when the gunshots went off), Keisha's Sister (died whenever her voice faded away in Verse #2), Keisha (died before the song, the song 'keisha's song' is mentioned during SAMIDOT)
also, arguably Kendrick, but that feels more like a DAMN. thing
@@akaatlas9787 the original post says four in this song. There are only two. The friend in the drive by was a different song. The friend at the beginning of sing about me was one, the girl in the next verse was two. Kendrick did not die, nor did anyone else, because they met the lady that prayed with them. That signified then checking their ways.
To go from "Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?" to "I deserve it all." is why it's been so rewarding to be a Kendrick fan since 2010.
*drops a tear of joy* as a fan of Kendrick since 2011
Kendrick is one of the few artists that can make me listen to a 12 mn song and not be bored
The verse about Keisha’s sister always gets me. Not only because she fades away at the end but because her story was cyclical. It reminded me that at any time, we could be repeating the mistakes our family has made.
I remember the first time being shown SAMIDOT. Hearing "and if I die before your album drop, I hope---[gunshots]" made me recoil. It was so abrupt and jarring. Those couple of bars of silence and instrumental is haunting and it seems to linger on for much longer than it really does.
And the flip side of the second verse--of the woman's voice gradually fading out as she's basically cursing Kendrick the fuck out. Equally as depressing.
Even more depressing as it fades you can hear her pleading for him to listen to her after she kept denying him any attention.
Her voice fading away and the gunshot gave me crazy chills the first time I heard it
Y'know when a peice of art just leaves you in stunned silence and you just need a mimute to process it?
What you say and do does matter. We wouldn’t be here if it didn’t fam 🙏🏾
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"Fuck! I'm tired of this shit! I'm tired of fuckin' runnin', I'm tired of this shit! My brother, homie!"
This hits home for me, it's a reminder of how quickly a person can lose their way. One moment could switch up your life foreal...
That 3rd verse line about sleep being death's cousin brought tears to my eyes when I first heard it. Shit hit HARD during that time in my life and even now it hits the heart really bad
You gotta listen to NY State Of Mind by Nas, that's where the "sleep is the cousin of death" line comes from. Illmatic is one of the best albums of all time
@SuperNuclearUnicorn Chills
You can tell he put so much of his soul into this song. I think that’s what makes it his best track and imo the best rap track ever made. I’ve never heard another song that hits like this one does
Kendrick is the only guy who would make me have a 12-minute song on repeat
Try Pink Floyd
@@rfeldntas5883 fair point, lol
And Prince for me ❤
TOOL got me listening to a 15 min track thinking its 5 minutes lol. SAMIDOT is a great song, really touching. kendrick really can do anything.
I by Meshuggah.
From listening and talking about this song with homies to then losing them and using this song as a form of help with grieving is why it’s poetic. Kendrick was always about the heart and soul
so.... i cried again to this song. i have to be in particular mood to listen to this song tbh. it gets me every single time
This song gets me. Every. Time.I always think about the friends ive lost and how unfair life can be. Btw, sleep is the cousin of death is a Nas quote from his first album Illmatic. Incredible story telling on this track. Bringing humanity to so many people who grow up in horrific conditions and are seemingly ignored by larger society.
I remember in an interview that Kendrick said that this song took him a whole year to write because it came from a dark, negative place of being unruly. I think the interview was from Big Boy's neighborhood.
It totes matters Deryk - especially in these times. Thanks for being authentic and sharing with us - trust it’s getting a lot of us through as well.
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Thank you for the emotional sacrifice it takes to breakdown a song like this.
There's no one line that can explain why I like this song.
It hits from line 1 until the beat stops. It doesn't hold any punches. It's a raw, visceral experience every single time that you listen to it.
God I'm not even halfway into this video and I'm already tearing up. No matter how many times I listen to this song I can't stop myself from crying during it. SAMIDOT isn't just my favorite Kendrick song, it's one of my favorite songs of all time due to the pure emotions it stirs up in me.
17:41 the emotion in his voice here kills me every time. I wish I knew who did the vocal because it’s done incredibly well. their voice sounds like they’re trying not to burst into tears 🥺
it’s also just so crazy how kendrick talks here about “hereditary” curses and the cycle of abuse and violence where he grew up. it’s like he knew he was going to make mr morale eventually.
I gotta say…people always talk about replay value for projects but with songs like these aren’t disposable or throwaways. It is though something you have to be in the ride mindset for. GKMC is one of my favorite albums of all time and I may listen to it every couple months and it still gives me chills. Appreciate the artwork for what it is.
Replay value is subjective. I love his Mr. Morale album, and I disagree that it’s a sad listen. Nor two songs are and people call the whole album stressful. Lol!
this song is kendricks magnum opus, its always such a beautiful listen when it comes up on shuffle
Probably a reach, but the contrast of Dave’s brother and Keisha’s sister made me think of the 2 criminals alongside Jesus during the crucifixion. 1 was like you the king, save us, save yourself, since you so powerful (Keisha’s sis) the other was like lord remember me when you enter your kingdom (Dave’s bro)
AND Jesus even was like I thirst and they (the 🌎) gave him vinegar. Just thoughts while listening - I am aware that Kendrick is not my savior.
good take.
This song makes me tear up every time, truly a beautiful piece of art 💔🕊️
"am I worth it, did I put enough work in?"
Yes! Most definitely ❤
Who will sing about the Good Kid in the Madness, everyone can sort of identify the gang member and the sex worker...but who will save the Young Kendricks of America.
This song is just so…. Heartbreaking, inspiring, authentic, and I can’t listen to it without crying. I’ve lost people I’ve loved to violence, though I thankfully wasn’t there when it happened.
I don’t want to go too deep but Keisha’s sister was me in addiction and it’s so close to my experience but thankfully I am healthy even after all I did. I just cry for the person I was and the person I am now trying to heal.
I’m an atheist but Kendrick makes me want to go to church to find redemption. I wonder if anyone would “sing about me” if I matter to anyone enough to care when it’s my turn.
This song always tears me up when I listen to it.
Just filled with deep emotion. This song is up there. The album is an emotional roller-coaster
There's always a new perspective that resonates through Kendrick's music esp how you pieced MAad City verse to this song. On the flip side, he mentions on "Art of Peer Pressure" he's with the homies and the "energy they bring is sure to carry away a positive activist and feel they body with hate.." shows the consequences of that lifestyle in real time. This album is really a motion picture.
I like that you spoke the prayer at the end with them. I joined in too. It's a good prayer!
Incredible episode. I tear up often listening to this song and I have none of the life experiences described in the record. It just touches the human heart, the struggles, tragedies, dreams and disappointment so well, anyone can relate.
This episode was a strong 10. I think you've definitely made an impact on a lot of people, your definitely worth it, and youre putting good work in.
Thank you. This is my favorite episode. I needed to hear this today❤
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Sing about me is definitely top 3 kdot tracks
The lines "Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?" makes me tear up every time. Its the words, its the way the words are spoken/performed. Sends chills up my spine every single time.
I was 15 when this song came out. Still listening to this song to this day. Such a beautiful song. This is a song that never ages.
One of my favorite sort of themes through all of Kendrick’s albums that’s emphasized in Mr.Morale is how the lower privileged people will struggle and never have a chance to process their struggles or move on on a healthy way since you’re always concerned about what’s next and need to keep your guard up to stay above water .
The song that got me into Lamar back in the day, it made me see there was a lot of depth to Kendrick and the genre. Still makes me cry.
Dying of thirst is often looked over because of how good Sing About Me is, but holy hell!
lookin forward to the section 80 and overly dedicated breakdowns nxt. These are great. Been bumpin kdot since 11 and still learning new things😭 shi crazy
Favorite lines from the first verse are these
"like everything was alright, and a fight he tried to put up, but the type of bullet that stuck had one against his will"
I remember about a year ago where I listened to this song for the first time. Took me back to a time where money was rough and my dad side was seen as a terrible. First Kendrick song to EVER move me to tears. Flat out my favorite song that he has ever made. Made me respect my younger self and I'm only 21
Second verse shows the hood has shame in its state of affairs, as Keishas sister doesnt want hee story spread...while his friend from the first verse is dying of thirst for the world to hear his story.
I was waiting for you to review this song. This is the song that I was like yep he’s at the top for me. Had me up in the middle of the night in my early 20s thinking of my life. The prayer in the end always stuck with me too.
Crazy that I’ve listened to this song so many times and never even realized it was 12 minutes long 😂 damn Kendrick is such a magical being
Kendrick's Portrayal of desperate people swimming against the tides of life, made me emotional
Amazing video. You’re a gift to the content creator class, next level delivery, thoughtfulness, vulnerability, informative, intellectual, … everything. The production is great. 10. 10. 10.
This song gave me chills the first time I heard it. I'm from the east coast but I've seen shootings and been in a lot of situations involving violence. It's scary and powerful hearing this again. 😢
Agreed. I am a newer listener to his back-catalog, so when I first heard this is was powerful but after several more listens to the songs that stuck with me. This one hit me the hardest. It's so strong. It like...grips you, tosses you into a chair, and holds your eyes open; forcing you to view the perspective of each person portrayed by Kendrick. Man this song actually produced like it was made by an alien. The saddest part for me isn't the Keisha verse but the parallel with the cycle before the, "Dying of thirst" portion of the song. "We can go back right now." Even though the song highlighted that for obvious reasons, I immediately remember King Von. I watched several of those Trap Lore Ross videos.
Dawg, the saddest part about O'Block and all of these other gang members is that their issues are really minor, if there were no guns, they could grow up and likely be friends because specifically those gangs from Chicago, their only beef is that they're not from the same place. Famously a hit was put out on one his biggest opps allegedly by Von himself, who was also a talented rapper, FBG Duck. There is a clip of Von and all of his friends adlibbing like Duck and reciting the lyrics of his songs better than I could at the time. They were clearly fans. That didn't sound like someone dissing. And it's such a shame because, while yes, Duck started it when they were children, they did that out of retaliation to Von's actions trying to play both sides of the fence with O'Block and 63rd.😹 Again, minor issues. So many lost lives and then I remember seeing Von with like a nephew, cousin, someone who is younger than him and continuing the cycle. "Say Tooka man" grooming lil bro to become like him. Such hatred.
This behavior, as a black man growing up-even now actually, is why I maintain the idea that, "I hate niggas." Ignorant MF's. The kind of people who laugh and make fun of you to protect their egos because you work hard to succeed and aid your family. Instead of working with you, or squandering opportunities when you try to aid them with a means to provide for themselves. I apologize for being vulgar but this subject matter is a little too engaging for me.
BEEN PRAYING FOR TIMES LIKE THIS
That intro for the video was perfect
Heard lots of comparisons of the beat sounding like a train heading steadily down the track. Not speeding up or slowing down, just moving forward. That being similar to the steady march of time and knowing death waits for no one.
I don’t know if I’ve ever heard such an emotionally charged song ever. As powerful and vulnerable as u was, this song just feels like it took everything he had to make it and not a single beat was wasted. No other artist I’ve listened to can make a double digit length song and keep me enthralled every single second. This song should be in the hall of fame, full glaze, he was already the GOAT at 25
I BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
The beat gives me chills 🙏
Loved the different opening and the overall reverence you had in the video. Genuinely cried and started saying the Sinners Prayer as you did. This song is just so emotionally resonant
9:14 you can hear "dont ignore me" as shes fading away which makes it even more sad
This song was the first one to ever make me cry. The third verse is SO POWERFUL
Didn’t even need to click on this to know what you were talking about. Not my favorite personally. But it’s still 10/10
I'm so ready for this.
It's hard to even put into words how this song gets to me on an emotional level. Its just incredible. I've always wanted to be an author and write about people's life stories, my father especially. Singing about people in a way. I hope one day I can overcome my apprehensions and do it.
Bro. I feel you. I feel like the dreams i have dont feel like ... reachable anymore. And growing up in a ghetto feeling like death was and still could be around every corner... wondering why im still here. Happy for the opportunity but still not reaping the benifits ... idk man ... i resonate with this song on so many levels
This song floors me to this day, I used to listen to this song over & over & over when it came out. Powerful songwriting & bars. Unmatched breath control on Dying of Thirst. This album made him the 🐐 for me back then & this song in particular. Still unmatched
I remembered being in my room during college when this album first dropped. I was already a Kendrick fan having Overly Dedicated and Section.80 on my iTunes, so i was already hyped. Never in my life had an album left me completely stunned. But after this song and the album ended shortly afterward, I sat in silence for a whole 30 minutes. I could not fathom what I just heard...absolutely SHOOK.
That fade away after she said she’ll never fade away hits so mf hard
It’s crazy I just seen you on another channel dealing with sports. You everywhere fam 🙏🏾
In my opinion this is your best episode
It’s the third time since yesterday I am listening to it
I never cried to this song until now. I think it’s because I’m older and I now see myself in this song. It’s pretty sad and painful but I suppose it’s a nice purge.
You know shits serious when editor derek says like the video in that tone. Were in for a good one derps
5:34 “and if I die before your album drop I hope…”
It’s jarring. It’s painful. It’s depressing. It hits me every time, growing up I heard something similar from a cousin who is now gone. The words are haunting and encapsulates a feeling I still can’t understand properly.
This is my favorite episode you've ever done. I don't think I can ever listen to it again, lol. Wooo, too much.
lol fair
Preciate you 🙏🏽
24:00 this part always gets me
Like whenever I feel like God ain't real, moments like these challenge me cuz genuinely, moments like those I feel him watching
I straight up started crying, entirely involuntarily, I was doin something unrelated to t hi s, Jesus Christ
My favorite song by him that's never talked about is Pride. Would love to see you react to/dissect that one.
I've said it many times before, this album was already amazing obviously, but this song alone is what makes GKMC my favorite Kendrick album to this date.... if there was one word to describe the song I could only say "emotional"
Yes, finally my fav song on this album. Gorgeous piece of art.
my first video of yours was 'sherane killed the vibe' and the way you conduct yourself in these videos is amazing. keep it up
🙏🏽 appreciate you
"I can only hope that what I'm saying on this show matters"
Bro it does, you're seen
My guy, Derapy! Thanks bro.
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13:14 Damn this shit really pierced your soul. The KDot effect
The 2nd part of this song is hiphop at its highest level. My favorite Kendrick moment of all times.
Today we have been blessed my brothers 🎉🎉🎉
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Definitely didnt feel like I was doing dishes. Appreciate you.
When this album began, young Kendrick thirsted for lust and what he thought was love. And as we hit this pivotal moment where he sees one of his own die, he becomes thirsty for the Holy Spirit and a out of the never ending cycle of violence and death that affects so many youths in his neighborhood. He wanted lust, but he needed life. That’s what I feel every time I hear this track.
Derapy is my go-to for fun song/album breakdowns 🙌🏽😁
I LIKE THIS VIDEO
10 seconds in and I hit 👍🏾
Now i gotta watch so I can comment intelligently.
Twin! Where have you been? 😂
Sing about me made me realize that my greatest fear in life isn't dying. It's being forgotten
It's just a somber but beautiful story in a song. 12 minutes of Kendrick's moments, and we're listening to it all.
This song and Mortal man are his two best songs imo. Both left me speechless
I remember hearing someone say that this is better than any song on To Pimp a Butterfly. TPAB being the only Kendrick album I’d heard at the time; my first reaction was disbelief and a sense of “yeah, right”. Then I listened to the track, and even without the context of the album, I knew why that person felt emboldened to say what they did. I don’t know if there is any other two punch that can ever make me instantaneously self-reflect and take stock then, “Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?”. It doesn’t matter your background, your religious views, or your current state of mind. Those lines get at the greater essence of what is the highest desire of truly anyone. The way I see it, a song like “Mortal Man” motivates people to pursue and prosper, while “Sing About Me, I’m Dying Of Thirst” asks why we even continue to persist, and if our passions and that place at which we find ourselves is what we even wanted and if so what makes us deserve that.
Best Written Kendrick Songs:
1.) Mother I Sober
2.) Sing About Me
3.) Duckworth
4.) Father Time
5.) Reincarnated
6.) Savior
7.) Mirror
8.)These Walls
9.) DNA
10.) Alright
A whole video for one song is tough
Normally I’m not one to comment, however I feel the need to tell you how much I appreciate your music commentary. I don’t know the best way to explain it but I can just tell you really FEEL the music. There are many reviewers that will pick favorite songs based on what is ‘technically’ the best and not what personally speaks to them; and I find that boring. Which is why I love when you give examples from your own life to explain why you love certain songs; it’s much more moving that way imo (13:03).
You also just overall don’t give a pretentious vibe which is nice :)
My favorite Kendrick song ✊🏾
One day a random guy asked me if I was going to die and I can listen to one song before I died, what would it be. I replied "Sing about me" in a second. The third verse just hits me so hard.
I never really fully understood the depth of this song.. until now.. thanks..
You’re welcome
The song sing about me sums up the...whisper of crushing reality I tend to have. Not just Mortality, but "will i stay in the minds of enough people when im gone."
I know i will matter to my closest friends, my family, but you know...all that can change just with the order we pass.
Its hard to imagine being first, but its so crushing to imagine being last.
This is all without any over arching danger in my life, im not in compton or somewhere off the wall.
I identify a lot with putting myself in other peoples perspectives and criticizing my actions, to put that in a song is awesome
I heard GKMC around the time it came out. When I listened to Sing About Me, I became a fan instantly
This song is objectively his best, it has a painfully good narrative with a amazing production and insane lyricism, but subjuctively, father time will always hold a very special place in my heart and I dont think its possible for it to lose its number 1 spot in my mind
This doesn’t even feel like a song. His story telling is insane, it feels like I’m listening to an audiobook 😮💨
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I already know this gon be difficult. But thank you, I needed this today💛
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