Edit: Fun fact: Kendrick recorded the second half of this song A cappella, and Mike Will Made-It constructed the beat around his vocals. Originally I was under the assumption that the entire song was recorded that way, but it has been pointed out to me that it was indeed only the second half. Also, some of you guys should work on controlling you emotions a little better. My slightly incorrect comment got some of ya'll up in your feels BIG time lol.
It was the second half of the song. Apparently Kendrick just kept rapping after the first beat so Mike had to construct a beat with the vocals presented.
@@faro8784 he won a Pulitzer Prize for this album.... This is goat status shit. Many rappers rap about the award, but kendrick is the only to touch it for real
Yes it does, if you listen to the album DAMN in reverse you will know this is the last song before Kendrick gets shot on BLOOD for wickedness, it's the ultimate song of Kendrick turning completely into wickedness.
Definitely is Definitely for me since I found out my family history and I literally have royal DNA ,nobel DNA, in my blood and found out my family has been around since the 1200s and found thier is a palace that was my ansistors The Palace of Lazcano in Spain. I'm a Lazcano
“You ain’t shit without a body on your belt You ain’t shit without a ticket on your plate You ain’t sick enough to pull it on yourself You ain’t rich enough to hit the lot and skate” MY GOD 🔥
@@eli9062 to be honest I lost interest with hiphop in late 90s. Moved on in another genre that gave me a boner. And with the latest folks calling themselves rappers when it's just bland. This Kendrick Lamar, he gets it
Lyrics: I got, I got, I got, I got- Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA I got power, poison, pain, and joy inside my DNA I got hustle, though, ambition flow inside my DNA I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua new weapon I don’t contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head This that put-the-kids-to-bed This that I got, I got, I got, I got- Realness, I just kill shit ‘cause it’s in my DNA I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA I got dark, I got evil that rot inside my DNA I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA I just win again, then win again, like Wimbledon, I serve Yeah, that’s him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard I know how you work, I know just who you are See, you’s a, you’s a, you’s a- Bitch your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA Backbone don’t exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge See, my pedigree most definitely don’t tolerate the front Shit I’ve been through prolly offend you, this is Paula’s oldest son I know murder, conviction Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption Scholars, fathers dead with kids and I wish I was fed forgiveness Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah soldier’s DNA Born inside the beast, my expertise checked out in second grade When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn’t have nowhere to stay At 29, I’ve done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate And I’m gon shine like I’m supposed to, antisocial extrovert And excellent mean the extra work And absentness what the fuck you heard And pessimists never struck my nerve And Nazareth gonna plead his case The reason my power’s here on earth Salute the truth, when the prophet say I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA (This is why I say hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years) I-I got loyalty, than royalty inside my DNA I live a better life, I’m rollin’ several dice, fuck your life I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA I live a be- fuck your life (5,4,3,2,1) This is my heritage, all I’m inheritin’ Money and power, the mecca of marriages Tell me something, you mothafuckas can’t tell me nothin’ I’d rather die than to listen to you My DNA not for imitation Your DNA an abomination This how it is when you in the Matrix Dodgin’ bullets, reapin’ what you sow And stackin’ up the footage, livin’ on the go And sleepin’ in the villa Slippin’ in the Grammy, walkin’ in the buildin’ Diamond in the ceilin’, marble on the floors Beach inside the window, peekin’ out the window Baby in the pool, godfathers goals Only Lord knows I’ve been goin’ hammer Dodgin’ paparazzi, freakin’ through the cameras Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin’ sandals Yoga on a Monday, stretchin’ to Nirvana Watchin’ all the snakes, curvin’ all the fakes Phone never on, I don’t conversate I don’t compromise, I just penetrate Sex, money, murder- these are the breaks These are the times, level number 9 Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way Sentence on the way, killings on the way Motherfucker, I got winners on the way You ain’t shit without a body on your belt You ain’t shit without a ticket on your plate You ain’t sick enough to pull it on yourself You ain’t rich enough to hit the lot and skate Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith Peace to the world, let it rotate Sex, money, murder- our DNA
He recorded it a cappella and then the beat was added in base to his lyrics. So it should have been even more magical being there and seeing him spit fire
I fucking love the deep, savage, edgy, heavy drone with somebody pounding the "GIMME SOME GANJA" sample in the background. It's just so intense, aggressive, and yet totally playable. I can definitely see this pounding as somebody pulls up to a stop
I was 14 when this was released, hated it because I was close minded and didn’t listen to any new rap. I thought all new rap was mumble rap and trash. Now I’m 17 and DAMN. is one of the best albums of modern hip hop
I'm an author who (usually) has no business with rap or any of the agressively expressed arts. But the adrenaline rush on the second part of this song has done great inspiration to me, and as such I shall use the rage in my next book. Thanks for existing and being so passionate about your art, Kendrick Lamar. You are one for the centuries to come.
Bro this whole damn album was throwing shots at him if listen to views n then listen to damn album u will catch it . That’s why Drake followed up n dropped the Scorpion album .they been at war
I don't care what anyone says, this album is fire. It is such a great introspective view on the problems of poverty, loyalty, and what generally has gone wrong in the world, not to mention hip-hop. I mean I'm a heavy metal guy and I LOVE this album, it's so hateful and that's the point. Do you agree with this? Do you agree in the racism, the hatred, and general fear that the world sells us? It's about so much in one very presentable digestible package and I wish I could speak with Kendrick, because I feel like I would understand him on a deep level. He's concerned about hip-hop and where it's going, how the youth are buying into the fear leading to hate. Nothing but respect, thank you. We all have royalty in our DNA.
I love kendrick Lamar he stay out the out the way and keep killing the game and he dont fake hes life , he's really from the strret life.. Stay real my brother
@@vg1024 I've lived the street life it's not a badass thing it just makes you have trust issues, I dont know why people make it out to be some badass thing....it's not trust me I wish I could have grown up In a normal middle class family but I didn't but that's just how it be, but to me to make it seem like you're better than the person next to you because you thought you had to commit crime and all that dumb shit to survive is just stupid.
"Gimmie some ganja" is taken from a Rick James performance - which makes Dave Chappelle's choice to have this in his Netflix outro, kind of perfect, along with the track being so good!
I didn’t just rub my feet on Charlie Murphy’s couch like it’s something to do, cmon I got a little more sense than that.....yeah I remember rubbing my feet on Charlie Murphy’s couch.
I am a 23 year old man from South Sudan, I have spent most of my life in a continuous war, it was a normal day 2 weeks ago as I was fighting. Then, the Sudanese fighters played this absolute masterpiece, we then began to all put down our guns and dance to this lyrical masterpiece. Thank you, sir. For Peace this song changed my life. My entire view of everything that exists in this world, in fact, even in the entire universe. I can never look at anything I know the same way again. This song represents emotions that most humans could never understand. But I can. Thanks to this song I was awakened to many things previously considered unimaginable. Thank you for this exquisite song. This video is an exquisite masterpiece, out of every single video I have ever even heard of on the entire platform, this by far has enlightened me to do fly, lose 90 pounds and even become the president of the United States, and I'm going to tell you why this is such a masterpiece as if hearing the creators, no, god of this universes luscious voice. I would like to express my thanks to you. My gratitude for your indisputably magnificent assistance is almost infinite. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. I really like your contribution that you have in our society, you really make a difference and help others out, the world could always use more people like you. Gosh, what a polite and humble fellow. It is such a kind honor for someone as low as me to be in contact with someone of a level such as yours. I thank you once again my good friend. A world without you, would be a world I would not be able to live in, and I believe I share that opinion with most people. I can rest easy tonight knowing you helped. I appreciate you and everything you stand for and on behalf of everyone on planet earth, thanks. Yes I 100% agree no lie I am 10/10 with you in this statement no question. You are completely absolutely correct and have made no mistake in your sentence whatsoever and I applaud you for that as you have made a thoughtful statement that many agree with and those that disagree are in the minority because your statement has absolutely no faults and thus is completely without a question correct and deserves nothing but agreement. and by the way, super saiyan blue theme is a very powerful, moving song that showcased the capabilities of human emotion. It used groundbreaking technology to create stunning sounds that would mesmerize the listeners. This song is suitable for all ages; whether you're 5 years old, or 50, you should listen to this song. It is inspiring and it showcases the spectrum of human nature and how humans communicate with each other. This song revolutionized the music industry and set the bar high for other songs. In the future historians will look back on this song and regard it as the pinnacle of human achievement. It was a roller-coaster from start to finish, the nail-biting song will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Listeners will find themselves absorbed by the heartwarming tale of a relentless, determined African tribes who didn't let societies standards shape his/her/it's life. I was shocked by how intense and gripping this song was. The plot is rich, unpredictable and touching. This isn't your typical African war song, this song is a war with one's emotions. Tales of Africa is a stirring masterpiece that only comes once in a millennium. This thrilling instruments makes it a jaw-dropping performance that properly utilizes the medium. I rate this song 10 African tribes/10 African tribes, and will never listen to it again as every time I get saddened by the the fact that there will never be a song to match this masterpiece. Thank you, Kendrick Lamar.
I like how he said "DNA blood flows through me I was born like this so just accept that" that's true because people who bully you they need to just accept that you were born like how you look now
I’m so sorry I ignored your 🔥rap lyrics but I am binge watching your videos and listening to your songs now! This is my turn up song for the BBQ summer 2024! YOU GOT SOME BANGERS!
***LYRICS*** [Verse 1] I got, I got, I got, I got- Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA I got power, poison, pain, and joy inside my DNA I got hustle, though, ambition flow inside my DNA I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua new weapon I don't contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head This that put-the-kids-to-bed This that I got, I got, I got, I got- Realness, I just kill shit ’cause it's in my DNA I got millions, I got riches buildin' in my DNA I got dark, I got evil that rot inside my DNA I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve Yeah, that’s him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard I know how you work, I know just who you are See, you's a, you's a, you's a- Bitch, your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA Backbone don't exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front Shit I've been through prolly offend you, this is Paula's oldest son I know murder, conviction Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption Scholars, fathers dead with kids and I wish I was fed forgiveness Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier’s DNA (I’m a soldier's DNA) Born inside the beast, my expertise checked out in second grade When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn’t have nowhere to stay At 29, I've done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate And I'm gon' shine like I’m supposed to, antisocial extrovert And excellent mean the extra work And absentness what the fuck you heard And pessimists never struck my nerve And Nazareth gonna plead his case The reason my power's here on earth Salute the truth, when the prophet say [Bridge: Kendrick Lamar & Geraldo Rivera] I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA This is why I say that hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA I live a better life, I'm rollin' several dice, fuck your life I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA I live a be-, fuck your life 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 This is my heritage, all I'm inheritin' Money and power, the mecca of marriages [Verse 2] Tell me somethin' You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin' I'd rather die than to listen to you My DNA not for imitation Your DNA an abomination This how it is when you in the Matrix Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go And sleepin' in a villa Sippin' from a Grammy, walkin' in the buildin' Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window Baby in the pool, godfather goals Only Lord knows I've been goin' hammer Dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes Phone never on, I don't conversate I don't compromise, I just penetrate Sex, money, murder-these are the breaks These are the times, level number 9 Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way Sentence on the way, killings on the way Motherfucker, I got winners on the way You ain't shit without a body on your belt You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith Peace to the world, let it rotate Sex, money, murder-our DNA
@@eruditeinvestor4608I am Apache… my children are half black half Native American like did you hear the line he said BEFORE that “I’m a ISRAELITE” he is talking about we us blacks native Americans we are the true Israelites the twelve tribes of Israel… maybe study up and read 🤡😂😂😂
There won't, it's been 2 years since this came out and still no one out raps it or is rapping like this. I think it's hands down of the hardest rap songs of the decade
@ih3artmyself*Kendrick dropped 3 diss songs in 2-3 days about Drake and Drake dropped one on Kendrick but Kendrick came back with another (4 disses now in less than a week), “Meet the grahams” and he actually k1lled Drake with this!! Bodied him!!* 🔥🔥🔥
As a natural fighter , this song always hit me hard. As a woman people want me to be soft, sweet & I never identifies with that as I grew up in WAR. And my heritage is filled with warriors . My father was a warrior my mom a warrior of life .
All of us are from somewhere in between the middle east/africa - doesnt matter what colour you rep on your skin! ;) Although we're sad excuses of humans compared to our ancestors - those were the über menschen, imagine yourself taller, stronger and without all these stupid flaws we bear today ;)
Lyrics : I got, I got, I got, I got Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA I got power, poison, pain and joy inside my DNA I got hustle though, ambition, flow, inside my DNA I was born like this, since one like this Immaculate conception I transform like this, perform like this Was Yeshua's new weapon I don’t contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head This that put-the-kids-to-bed This that I got, I got, I got, I got Realness, I just kill shit 'cause it's in my DNA I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA I got off, I got troublesome, heart inside my DNA I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard I know how you work, I know just who you are See, you's a, you's a, you's a Bitch, your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA Backbone don't exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front Shit I've been through prolly offend you This is Paula’s oldest son I know murder, conviction Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption Scholars, fathers dead with kids And I wish I was fed forgiveness Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier’s DNA Born inside the beast My expertise checked out in second grade When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn't have nowhere to stay At 29, I’ve done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate And I'm gon' shine like I'm supposed to Antisocial, extrovert And excellent mean the extra work And absentness what the fuck you heard And pessimists never struck my nerve And that’s a riff, gonna plead this case The reason my power's here on earth Salute the truth, when the prophet say I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA (This is why I say that hip hop has done more damage To young African Americans than racism in recent years) I live a better, fuck your life (5, 4, 3, 2, 1) This is my heritage, all I'm inheritin' Money and power, the makin' of marriages Tell me somethin' You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin' I'd rather die than to listen to you My DNA not for imitation Your DNA an abomination This how it is when you're in the Matrix Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go And sleepin' in a villa Sippin' from a Grammy and walkin' in the buildin' Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window Baby in the pool, godfather goals Only Lord knows, I've been goin' hammer Dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes Phone never on, I don't conversate I don't compromise, I just penetrate Sex, money, murder-these are the breaks These are the times, level number 9 Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way Sentence on the way, killings on the way Motherfucker, I got winners on the way You ain't shit without a body on your belt You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith Peace to the world, let it rotate Sex, money, murder-our DNA
I feel the power of power in this song and can feel his intensity big time. In some ways I can identify. Unless you’ve been stuck in your identity...you would miss the meaning behind it. Unless you have been grown up with judgement and people’s socially looking down at you, you wouldn’t understand why you get anti social and you have to work super freaking hard to rise out of that and empower yourself and heal. I’ve been there and done that. I am here to help others do it now. Peace
I belt this jam out to my seven month old nephew and if I must be honest he loves it,He smiles and dances along , when babies feel your jams you know you got it
I just found out that John Mayer called this the best song 0f 2017 while sitting right next to Dave Chapelle...mind blown been listening to Mayer my whole life and this song amazed me when I first heard it.
I got, I got, I got, I got Loyalty, got royalty Inside my DNA Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace Inside my DNA I got power, poison, pain and joy Inside my DNA I got hustle, though, ambition, flow Inside my DNA I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua's new weapon I don't contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head This that put-the-kids-to-bed, this that I got, I got, I got, I got Realness, I just kill shit 'Cause it's in my DNA I got millions, I got riches Buildin' in my DNA I got dark, I got evil, that rot Inside my DNA I got off, I got troublesome heart Inside my DNA I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard I know how you work, I know just who you are See, you's a, you's a, you's a bitch Your hormones prolly switch Inside your DNA Problem is, all that sucker shit Inside your DNA Daddy prolly snitched, heritage Inside your DNA Backbone don't exist Born onside a jellyfish, I gauge See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front Shit I've been through prolly offend you This is Paula's oldest son I know murder, conviction Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption Scholars, fathers dead with kids And I wish I was fed forgiveness Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier's DNA Born inside the beast My expertise checked out in second grade When I was nine, on cell, motel, we didn't have nowhere to stay At twenty-nine, I've done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate And I'm gon' shine like I'm supposed to antisocial, extrovert And excellent mean the extra work And absent-ness what the fuck you heard And pessimists never struck my nerve And that's a riff, gonna plead this case The reason my power's here on earth Salute the truth, when the prophet say I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA (This is why I say that Hip-Hop has done more damage) (To young African-Americans than racism in recent years) I live a better, fuck your life (Five, four, three, two, one) this is my heritage, all I'm inheritin' Money and power, the makin' of marriages Tell me somethin' You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin' I'd rather die than to listen to you My DNA not for imitation Your DNA an abomination This how it is when you're in the Matrix Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go And sleepin' in a Villa Sippin' from a Grammy and walkin' in the buildin' Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window Baby in the pool, Godfather goals, only Lord knows I've been goin' hammer, dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes Phone never on, I don't conversate I don't compromise, I just penetrate Sex, money, murder, these are the breaks These are the times, level number nine Look up in the sky, ten is on the way Sentence on the way, killings on the way Motherfucker, I got winners on the way You ain't shit without a body on your belt You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith Peace to the world, let it rotate Sex, money, murder, our DNA
THIS IS OUR DNA!! I LOVE BEING BLACK. FOR ALL OUR STRUGGLES, WE ARE EXCELLENCE. We dominate. I wish more young black youth realized that they are descendents of KINGS and QUEENS!! Always remind our youth WE ARE AMAZING, U JUST DON'T REALIZE IT YET. DAMN I LOVE MY BLACKNESS!!-
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“When I was 9, hotel, motel
We ain’t have no where to stay,
At 29, I done so well, I hit cartwheel in my estate” I love that rhyme scheme
He is good
@@eaglesee6365 hotel?
trivago
@@kennedylemon5837 I love him
@@kennedylemon5837 🤣🤣🤣
Hostel, motel*
That second half of the song is like an adrenaline rush!
TheRebelLion96 The whole song is a adrenaline rush!
Facts
It’s shit lad
@@ozza187 your spelling is shit "lad"
Michael J. go feel up some kiddies Michael Jackson
Nah if Kendrick coming with the second verse energy at J. Cole this is gonna be legendary
so basically
euphoria
Edit: Fun fact: Kendrick recorded the second half of this song A cappella, and Mike Will Made-It constructed the beat around his vocals. Originally I was under the assumption that the entire song was recorded that way, but it has been pointed out to me that it was indeed only the second half. Also, some of you guys should work on controlling you emotions a little better. My slightly incorrect comment got some of ya'll up in your feels BIG time lol.
So they’re on some Elton John/Bernie Taupin type stuff lmao
It was the second half of the song. Apparently Kendrick just kept rapping after the first beat so Mike had to construct a beat with the vocals presented.
Holy shit.
@@knwn645 ah so you're telling me the best part of the song was just Kendrick fucking around. Yeah, good luck soundcloud kids.
Yea it was the second half and mike will created the "give me some ganja" part as if he and Kendrick Lamar was battling . Two geniuses at work .
Even if Kendrick's never drops anything new this album has already established him as one of the goats of hip hop.
Actually TPAB established him as goat, this builds on it
@@faro8784 and GKMC is what made him famous.
@@Lainnu yea
@@faro8784 he won a Pulitzer Prize for this album.... This is goat status shit. Many rappers rap about the award, but kendrick is the only to touch it for real
Now he's announced a new a album🤣
GOD DAM THIS HARD
Aint it
congrats you just discovered the best songs evere\
wtf
Not even the best song on the album
Damn.
Kendrick is LIFE....cant wait for next album
rip
No girl...jesus is life....and you should know that
Josh Gilmer what do you mean
@@joshgilmer7354 whats the bad news
Kendricks retired theres not gonna be another album
DAMN. This is good
leopard toastie DAMN!!
Uu ok
@@subtoputipiy5432 Do you not get it?
@@darkstarwolf9836 We all do it's just middle school shit.
I get it
This song has noooo business being so powerful
🤧
Yes it does, if you listen to the album DAMN in reverse you will know this is the last song before Kendrick gets shot on BLOOD for wickedness, it's the ultimate song of Kendrick turning completely into wickedness.
@@islandboy9381 why do you give a smart answer to a dumb ass comment
If not this song then which ?!
Definitely is Definitely for me since I found out my family history and I literally have royal DNA ,nobel DNA, in my blood and found out my family has been around since the 1200s and found thier is a palace that was my ansistors The Palace of Lazcano in Spain. I'm a Lazcano
I feel like at the end of the recording session the microphone was smoking
420 likes
Not gonna lie, I think it was
The BK Stank it’s the best part of the song
666 likes ;-;
That's stupid fuckwr
“You ain’t shit without a body on your belt
You ain’t shit without a ticket on your plate
You ain’t sick enough to pull it on yourself
You ain’t rich enough to hit the lot and skate”
MY GOD 🔥
This has easily one of my favorite beat switches in all of hip-hop, its nuts.
It was at 1:51 where I realized Kendrick Lamar wasn't human
Devin Tucker bro...i been saying this man is something else
@@stephaniefreeman9699 Like seriously
Thanks for posting the time stamp, this beat swap is something else
@@HashslingingSLASHER92 ???
Devin Tucker lol
I'm 44. Just discovered this young lad. DAMN
DAMN. you late 😁😁😁
@@eli9062 better late than never
@@r.edward5701 yeah
@@r.edward5701 glad you being honest, when XXXTENTACION died. Everybody claimed to be a fan but didn't know songs from 2015, 2016, and some from 2017.
@@eli9062 to be honest I lost interest with hiphop in late 90s. Moved on in another genre that gave me a boner. And with the latest folks calling themselves rappers when it's just bland. This Kendrick Lamar, he gets it
Lyrics:
I got, I got, I got, I got-
Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA
I got power, poison, pain, and joy inside my DNA
I got hustle, though, ambition flow inside my DNA
I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception
I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua new weapon
I don’t contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head
This that put-the-kids-to-bed
This that I got, I got, I got, I got-
Realness, I just kill shit ‘cause it’s in my DNA
I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA
I got dark, I got evil that rot inside my DNA
I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA
I just win again, then win again, like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that’s him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird
You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard
I know how you work, I know just who you are
See, you’s a, you’s a, you’s a-
Bitch your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA
Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA
Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA
Backbone don’t exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge
See, my pedigree most definitely don’t tolerate the front
Shit I’ve been through prolly offend you, this is Paula’s oldest son
I know murder, conviction
Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption
Scholars, fathers dead with kids and
I wish I was fed forgiveness
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah soldier’s DNA
Born inside the beast, my expertise checked out in second grade
When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn’t have nowhere to stay
At 29, I’ve done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate
And I’m gon shine like I’m supposed to, antisocial extrovert
And excellent mean the extra work
And absentness what the fuck you heard
And pessimists never struck my nerve
And Nazareth gonna plead his case
The reason my power’s here on earth
Salute the truth, when the prophet say
I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA (This is why I say hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years)
I-I got loyalty, than royalty inside my DNA
I live a better life, I’m rollin’ several dice, fuck your life
I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
I live a be- fuck your life
(5,4,3,2,1)
This is my heritage, all I’m inheritin’
Money and power, the mecca of marriages
Tell me something, you mothafuckas can’t tell me nothin’
I’d rather die than to listen to you
My DNA not for imitation
Your DNA an abomination
This how it is when you in the Matrix
Dodgin’ bullets, reapin’ what you sow
And stackin’ up the footage, livin’ on the go
And sleepin’ in the villa
Slippin’ in the Grammy, walkin’ in the buildin’
Diamond in the ceilin’, marble on the floors
Beach inside the window, peekin’ out the window
Baby in the pool, godfathers goals
Only Lord knows I’ve been goin’ hammer
Dodgin’ paparazzi, freakin’ through the cameras
Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin’ sandals
Yoga on a Monday, stretchin’ to Nirvana
Watchin’ all the snakes, curvin’ all the fakes
Phone never on, I don’t conversate
I don’t compromise, I just penetrate
Sex, money, murder- these are the breaks
These are the times, level number 9
Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way
Sentence on the way, killings on the way
Motherfucker, I got winners on the way
You ain’t shit without a body on your belt
You ain’t shit without a ticket on your plate
You ain’t sick enough to pull it on yourself
You ain’t rich enough to hit the lot and skate
Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate
Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith
Peace to the world, let it rotate
Sex, money, murder- our DNA
🅿️
Ledgand
CHAMPION!
Ancestral messages coming thru him for the new generations to recognize our greatness. I LOVE this song. 🙌🏾🙌🏾💖✨🌊🦚🪬
THIS ☀️💖🎉
Could you imagine being in the recording studio at 2:01 and hearing this legend spit this for the first time on that sick beat?
He recorded it a cappella and then the beat was added in base to his lyrics. So it should have been even more magical being there and seeing him spit fire
Fun fact: The second part is actually a freestyle
@@branlopgar only the second half, I asked him myself
@@VinexAesthetics It's not. It was just acapella
I fucking love the deep, savage, edgy, heavy drone with somebody pounding the "GIMME SOME GANJA" sample in the background. It's just so intense, aggressive, and yet totally playable. I can definitely see this pounding as somebody pulls up to a stop
My reaction was “ damn” and then realized the album is called “damn”
Lencho Bushura exactly
damn.
hahahaha
I just realised that aswell
Damn.
I was 13 when I heard this first, hated it, didn’t know what he was talking about... 16 now and it’s my favorite song. Funny how maturing works.
You just like me
I was 14 when this was released, hated it because I was close minded and didn’t listen to any new rap. I thought all new rap was mumble rap and trash. Now I’m 17 and DAMN. is one of the best albums of modern hip hop
I was 11 when I first heard damn and loved, ig everyone different
Same but mine was tpab I thought it was terrible the first time I listened to it
Dude I rember when I was 10 blastin this shit in front of my private Christian school
"sex, money, murda these are the breaks". that might jus be one of the most profound lines in hip-hop...
Explain...
@@ShdwSlf you don't think it refers to what hip hop has evolved into since the original "these are the breaks"?
@@downtown_clownybrown explain your pfp
@@defforce1121 it's an old family portrait
@@downtown_clownybrown nice.
I'm an author who (usually) has no business with rap or any of the agressively expressed arts. But the adrenaline rush on the second part of this song has done great inspiration to me, and as such I shall use the rage in my next book. Thanks for existing and being so passionate about your art, Kendrick Lamar. You are one for the centuries to come.
Lemme read your book once your done with it
Not sure if this is a compliment or what.
it is@@ralami6183
its pretty obvious it is@@ralami6183
Aggressive expressed arts is such a... weird ass term.
Kendrick been bodying drake for the longest while I see
💀💀
Bro this whole damn album was throwing shots at him if listen to views n then listen to damn album u will catch it . That’s why Drake followed up n dropped the Scorpion album .they been at war
Didnt catch that though@@Catchmarley
This song is aimed at Fox news.
@@Catchmarleynot everything that kendrick has released is about drake
How many diehard metal fans highkey love Kendrick as well?? Variety is a virtue lost on this generation....
As a metal/alternative rock/folk fan I always ignored rap until Kendrick came along
I think there's tons of overlap between rap and metal. Another great rap group that are metalheads are Run The Jewels!
Yeah man I mostly like stuff like death metal but I got mad respect for Kendrick
@@laketownmusic check out scarlxrd
@@laketownmusic same
The last minute of this song is on a whole different level🤯🤯🤯
Ns f bsbf.bsbbbgbutjj😊
the beat switch is immaculate
Fr
I'm confused, on Wikipedia it says Kendrick Lamar is 32 but the lifespan of a goat is 15 - 18 years
hol de fook up
this goat just lives longer
Sorry but Kendrick isn’t even top 5 but only because the top 5 rapppers are so good
@@lamar6297 I do agree
I don't care what anyone says, this album is fire. It is such a great introspective view on the problems of poverty, loyalty, and what generally has gone wrong in the world, not to mention hip-hop. I mean I'm a heavy metal guy and I LOVE this album, it's so hateful and that's the point. Do you agree with this? Do you agree in the racism, the hatred, and general fear that the world sells us? It's about so much in one very presentable digestible package and I wish I could speak with Kendrick, because I feel like I would understand him on a deep level. He's concerned about hip-hop and where it's going, how the youth are buying into the fear leading to hate. Nothing but respect, thank you. We all have royalty in our DNA.
goated comment
“I make music that electrify em, you make music that pacify em”
Malcolm that you?
Malcolm X vs FBI backed MLK
Yeah. That was the line of the beef, and there were a lotta fuckin lines.
I love kendrick Lamar he stay out the out the way and keep killing the game and he dont fake hes life , he's really from the strret life.. Stay real my brother
@@vg1024 I've lived the street life it's not a badass thing it just makes you have trust issues, I dont know why people make it out to be some badass thing....it's not trust me I wish I could have grown up In a normal middle class family but I didn't but that's just how it be, but to me to make it seem like you're better than the person next to you because you thought you had to commit crime and all that dumb shit to survive is just stupid.
@@vg1024 hell yeah man.
@@dr.shaymsassistant6379 u shouldnt trust anybody except family.
@@serious_killer1653 sometimes you can’t even trust family
@@jaimelannister1797 you can trust, but dont rely so much on ur family. Do ur own thing, ur mother carried u for 9 months.
One the greatest beat switches of all-time
1:48 I will never ever get tired of this part of the song ever ever it legit always hypes me up
Yes sir.
yeeeesss...wish there was a whole hour of this on loop for a gym workout
Heres a replay button
0:00
Because this is 💥
Thank you.
Call the fire Department cause we need someone to put out that fire he spittin.
yes!
Thanks
@@nyanpasusensei6282lmao not everyone is on desktop
That flow is incredible !
I love how it switches when it counts down
5,4,3,2,1 and then all hell breaks loose
"I just win again, then win again, like Wimbledon I serve" Absolute fire
"Gimmie some ganja" is taken from a Rick James performance - which makes Dave Chappelle's choice to have this in his Netflix outro, kind of perfect, along with the track being so good!
I didn't read the full comment I just saw"give me ganja" and that's it love this comment
I didn’t just rub my feet on Charlie Murphy’s couch like it’s something to do, cmon I got a little more sense than that.....yeah I remember rubbing my feet on Charlie Murphy’s couch.
OMG I thought it was "gimme some ketchup"
I’m Rick James bitch cocaine is a hell of a drug
Unpopular opinion: I prefer this to HUMBLE.
That’s literally not unpopular at all. Mfs always say “unpopular opinion” when they don’t want no backlash
@@J_liiio not even, they just crave attention. Annoying AF.
"unpopular opinion" yeah mate it's not unpopular
You know he's one of the best ever when he incorporates rhythm this well. 2:19 rapping triplets with that SFX at 16ths.
ok nerd
I think it's pretty dope. Guess the above just embarrassed not to know what those are.
@@Lorendrawn clowns are everywhere on yt man
I am a 23 year old man from South Sudan, I have spent most of my life in a continuous war, it was a normal day 2 weeks ago as I was fighting. Then, the Sudanese fighters played this absolute masterpiece, we then began to all put down our guns and dance to this lyrical masterpiece. Thank you, sir. For Peace this song changed my life. My entire view of everything that exists in this world, in fact, even in the entire universe. I can never look at anything I know the same way again. This song represents emotions that most humans could never understand. But I can. Thanks to this song I was awakened to many things previously considered unimaginable. Thank you for this exquisite song. This video is an exquisite masterpiece, out of every single video I have ever even heard of on the entire platform, this by far has enlightened me to do fly, lose 90 pounds and even become the president of the United States, and I'm going to tell you why this is such a masterpiece as if hearing the creators, no, god of this universes luscious voice. I would like to express my thanks to you. My gratitude for your indisputably magnificent assistance is almost infinite. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed. I really like your contribution that you have in our society, you really make a difference and help others out, the world could always use more people like you. Gosh, what a polite and humble fellow. It is such a kind honor for someone as low as me to be in contact with someone of a level such as yours. I thank you once again my good friend. A world without you, would be a world I would not be able to live in, and I believe I share that opinion with most people. I can rest easy tonight knowing you helped. I appreciate you and everything you stand for and on behalf of everyone on planet earth, thanks. Yes I 100% agree no lie I am 10/10 with you in this statement no question. You are completely absolutely correct and have made no mistake in your sentence whatsoever and I applaud you for that as you have made a thoughtful statement that many agree with and those that disagree are in the minority because your statement has absolutely no faults and thus is completely without a question correct and deserves nothing but agreement. and by the way, super saiyan blue theme is a very powerful, moving song that showcased the capabilities of human emotion. It used groundbreaking technology to create stunning sounds that would mesmerize the listeners. This song is suitable for all ages; whether you're 5 years old, or 50, you should listen to this song. It is inspiring and it showcases the spectrum of human nature and how humans communicate with each other. This song revolutionized the music industry and set the bar high for other songs. In the future historians will look back on this song and regard it as the pinnacle of human achievement. It was a roller-coaster from start to finish, the nail-biting song will leave you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. Listeners will find themselves absorbed by the heartwarming tale of a relentless, determined African tribes who didn't let societies standards shape his/her/it's life. I was shocked by how intense and gripping this song was. The plot is rich, unpredictable and touching. This isn't your typical African war song, this song is a war with one's emotions. Tales of Africa is a stirring masterpiece that only comes once in a millennium. This thrilling instruments makes it a jaw-dropping performance that properly utilizes the medium. I rate this song 10 African tribes/10 African tribes, and will never listen to it again as every time I get saddened by the the fact that there will never be a song to match this masterpiece. Thank you, Kendrick Lamar.
Qqq
Respect 🙏
Lies
liar you bring such a disrespect to real fighters with your lies.
ain't gonna lie broh. I won't read your testament. but God bless you
I get chills with this song. So poweful so deep. Listen to what he's saying. Really listen
I cry every time I listen to this because it’s so DAMN good
get help
This is not a song to cry too
I see what you did there
its not that deep bro
@@fawzi937Dawg it was a joke
If y’all ever wanna know what it sounds like when a mic catches on fire, this is it.
The second half of this song deserves a Grammy nomination
I like how he said "DNA blood flows through me I was born like this so just accept that" that's true because people who bully you they need to just accept that you were born like how you look now
?hahaha
Thats nowhere near what he said lol
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm laughing so hard bitchhhh
He is actually saying that is better than you at rapping.
This song gets me pumped up and gives me energy
I’m so sorry I ignored your 🔥rap lyrics but I am binge watching your videos and listening to your songs now! This is my turn up song for the BBQ summer 2024! YOU GOT SOME BANGERS!
I can’t be the only one here after that BAD ASS MK11:Aftermath Trailer.
Nope 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes men XD
YES OBVIOUSLY
Then U ain’t a real Lamar fan
I'm here after madden 18
This song slaps harder than my mommas belt
Lmao
Damn u got the whole squad dying😐😐😐😐
Since when it’s women who hit kids with the belt wtf
🤣🤣
@@Vlad-xs8bt bruh ur joking right
***LYRICS***
[Verse 1]
I got, I got, I got, I got-
Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA
I got power, poison, pain, and joy inside my DNA
I got hustle, though, ambition flow inside my DNA
I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception
I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua new weapon
I don't contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head
This that put-the-kids-to-bed
This that I got, I got, I got, I got-
Realness, I just kill shit ’cause it's in my DNA
I got millions, I got riches buildin' in my DNA
I got dark, I got evil that rot inside my DNA
I got off, I got troublesome heart inside my DNA
I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that’s him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird
You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard
I know how you work, I know just who you are
See, you's a, you's a, you's a-
Bitch, your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA
Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA
Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA
Backbone don't exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge
See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front
Shit I've been through prolly offend you, this is Paula's oldest son
I know murder, conviction
Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption
Scholars, fathers dead with kids and
I wish I was fed forgiveness
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier’s DNA (I’m a soldier's DNA)
Born inside the beast, my expertise checked out in second grade
When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn’t have nowhere to stay
At 29, I've done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate
And I'm gon' shine like I’m supposed to, antisocial extrovert
And excellent mean the extra work
And absentness what the fuck you heard
And pessimists never struck my nerve
And Nazareth gonna plead his case
The reason my power's here on earth
Salute the truth, when the prophet say
[Bridge: Kendrick Lamar & Geraldo Rivera]
I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
This is why I say that hip hop has done more damage to young African Americans than racism in recent years
I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
I live a better life, I'm rollin' several dice, fuck your life
I-I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
I live a be-, fuck your life
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
This is my heritage, all I'm inheritin'
Money and power, the mecca of marriages
[Verse 2]
Tell me somethin'
You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin'
I'd rather die than to listen to you
My DNA not for imitation
Your DNA an abomination
This how it is when you in the Matrix
Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow
And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go
And sleepin' in a villa
Sippin' from a Grammy, walkin' in the buildin'
Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors
Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window
Baby in the pool, godfather goals
Only Lord knows I've been goin' hammer
Dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras
Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals
Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana
Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes
Phone never on, I don't conversate
I don't compromise, I just penetrate
Sex, money, murder-these are the breaks
These are the times, level number 9
Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way
Sentence on the way, killings on the way
Motherfucker, I got winners on the way
You ain't shit without a body on your belt
You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate
You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself
You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate
Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate
Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith
Peace to the world, let it rotate
Sex, money, murder-our DNA
🙏🏻
It’s crazy how you can just instantly know greatness when you hear it
Bro I’ve been sleeping on Kendrick for sooooooo long. I heard his beef with drake and IMMEDIATELY came to add his songs to my playlist
how can you sleep on Kendrick.!? 🤦🏾♂️
Idk
The meaning of this song went over sooo many peoples heads lol you can FEEL the ancestors in this one that’s why it’s so good
mayb thats your meaning
My DNA not for imitation. Your DNA an abomination 🇲🇦 ✊🏿😮💨
@Trinity M "i aint black no more that words only a colour it aint facts no more" thats said in another part of the album so how do u interpret that?
@@eruditeinvestor4608yeah this ain’t about you
@@eruditeinvestor4608I am Apache… my children are half black half Native American like did you hear the line he said BEFORE that “I’m a ISRAELITE” he is talking about we us blacks native Americans we are the true Israelites the twelve tribes of Israel… maybe study up and read 🤡😂😂😂
This song goes so damn hard at the end I can't think anything will outclass it for a while.
There won't, it's been 2 years since this came out and still no one out raps it or is rapping like this. I think it's hands down of the hardest rap songs of the decade
Who's here after the beef?
Saw this on my recommended and wondered, "Who here after the beef?"
Although, with what just dropped, at the time I'm typing... yikes.
@ih3artmyself*Kendrick dropped 3 diss songs in 2-3 days about Drake and Drake dropped one on Kendrick but Kendrick came back with another (4 disses now in less than a week), “Meet the grahams” and he actually k1lled Drake with this!! Bodied him!!* 🔥🔥🔥
Me and drake crying rn
: Edit I DID NOT MEAN TK SAY ME ONLY DRAKE
@@HillaryBTVfax
@ih3artmyselfbless your heart 😂 it's gettin dangerous out here 💀
As a natural fighter , this song always hit me hard. As a woman people want me to be soft, sweet & I never identifies with that as I grew up in WAR. And my heritage is filled with warriors . My father was a warrior my mom a warrior of life .
More power to you. As a woman I feel you in a soul level.
@2:00 He went super saiyan for a minute straight...legendary blood inside his D.N.A.
The last 2 minutes was hard I fell in love with this song.
@Big Dog what is the tittle of it?
Big Dog Fuck Wayne
That "I Got" in the beginning always hype me up.
My history teacher : we orginated from Africa.
Me: *this song*
watch Dane calloway
All of us are from somewhere in between the middle east/africa - doesnt matter what colour you rep on your skin! ;)
Although we're sad excuses of humans compared to our ancestors - those were the über menschen, imagine yourself taller, stronger and without all these stupid flaws we bear today ;)
@@Badr-bz7vz Flat earthers, Anti Vaxxers, global warming decliners....not ALL of us are that smart.
@@unknownrngs those are an exception
@@1337CaptainHadock lmao least we not as unadvanced and tribal like our ancestors
At 2:06 The Lit part Ever in The Bass Boosted Rap 🎵💔😈
Uykhgujmin
Gf xujn ok jj uhu
Here at 69
Facts
On jah
It doesn't matter the year, this will go down in history as the hardest song ever
Legend has it Kendrick rapped this second part of the song Acapella and the Mike will just made it made the beat around Kendrick vocals.....Tuff
I'll be honest, I normally dont even like rap. But damn, this is absolute fire.
No idea why I slept on this song when it first came out. I love the switch-up so damn much and it hits so much harder now.
Sitting in the back of the class with this playing
DAMN
P
Loser
Same
U cant be takin ur name is bruh squad
Lyrics :
I got, I got, I got, I got
Loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace inside my DNA
I got power, poison, pain and joy inside my DNA
I got hustle though, ambition, flow, inside my DNA
I was born like this, since one like this
Immaculate conception
I transform like this, perform like this
Was Yeshua's new weapon
I don’t contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head
This that put-the-kids-to-bed
This that I got, I got, I got, I got
Realness, I just kill shit 'cause it's in my DNA
I got millions, I got riches buildin’ in my DNA
I got dark, I got evil, that rot inside my DNA
I got off, I got troublesome, heart inside my DNA
I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird
You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard
I know how you work, I know just who you are
See, you's a, you's a, you's a
Bitch, your hormones prolly switch inside your DNA
Problem is, all that sucker shit inside your DNA
Daddy prolly snitched, heritage inside your DNA
Backbone don't exist, born outside a jellyfish, I gauge
See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front
Shit I've been through prolly offend you
This is Paula’s oldest son
I know murder, conviction
Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption
Scholars, fathers dead with kids
And I wish I was fed forgiveness
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier’s DNA
Born inside the beast
My expertise checked out in second grade
When I was 9, on cell, motel, we didn't have nowhere to stay
At 29, I’ve done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate
And I'm gon' shine like I'm supposed to
Antisocial, extrovert
And excellent mean the extra work
And absentness what the fuck you heard
And pessimists never struck my nerve
And that’s a riff, gonna plead this case
The reason my power's here on earth
Salute the truth, when the prophet say
I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
(This is why I say that hip hop has done more damage
To young African Americans than racism in recent years)
I live a better, fuck your life
(5, 4, 3, 2, 1)
This is my heritage, all I'm inheritin'
Money and power, the makin' of marriages
Tell me somethin'
You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin'
I'd rather die than to listen to you
My DNA not for imitation
Your DNA an abomination
This how it is when you're in the Matrix
Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow
And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go
And sleepin' in a villa
Sippin' from a Grammy and walkin' in the buildin'
Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors
Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window
Baby in the pool, godfather goals
Only Lord knows, I've been goin' hammer
Dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras
Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals
Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana
Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes
Phone never on, I don't conversate
I don't compromise, I just penetrate
Sex, money, murder-these are the breaks
These are the times, level number 9
Look up in the sky, 10 is on the way
Sentence on the way, killings on the way
Motherfucker, I got winners on the way
You ain't shit without a body on your belt
You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate
You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself
You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate
Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate
Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith
Peace to the world, let it rotate
Sex, money, murder-our DNA
Man.... this is legendary.
I feel the power of power in this song and can feel his intensity big time. In some ways I can identify. Unless you’ve been stuck in your identity...you would miss the meaning behind it. Unless you have been grown up with judgement and people’s socially looking down at you, you wouldn’t understand why you get anti social and you have to work super freaking hard to rise out of that and empower yourself and heal. I’ve been there and done that. I am here to help others do it now. Peace
Lol this song isn’t about you
@@sb416 this comment wasnt about you
This beat will always remind me of Mike Will’s pure talent! He was able to fully keep up with Kendrick.
One of the best of the 2010 era rapper and one of the greatest MCs to spit on a 🎤 period
This song gives me chills every time ! 😅🤞🙌
Drake shouldve listened to these words.
White rich kid from Toronto really thought he could he could out rap this be for real 😂
He's a true definition of an artist. He's incredibly good at what he does.
The beat switch makes this song 5x better 🔥
ruclips.net/video/8Xlb4tUiD1g/видео.html
I belt this jam out to my seven month old nephew and if I must be honest he loves it,He smiles and dances along , when babies feel your jams you know you got it
I see why he called his album DAMN! HE is going off!
The beat switch gives me goosebumps
He killed it on the second part!!!!wish he could hv done the whole song like that...keep doing yo thang!!!💪👍🍻
I just found out that John Mayer called this the best song 0f 2017 while sitting right next to Dave Chapelle...mind blown been listening to Mayer my whole life and this song amazed me when I first heard it.
I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA🔥🔥
The album title is perfect for every song on this album
Came here after seeing the new Dave Chappelle special. That shit was wild.
LunarNocturne fr I didn’t realize how good this song was until I heard it after that show
Is it off the chain?
demo2382 indeed
Yo, same! And shit was good!
Same man. Made me appreciate more
i feel this shit in my DNA
4 years ago today, this work of art was released 🔥
Fun fact corrected: Kendrick recorded the 2nd half of the song A cappella, and Mike Will Made It constructed the beat around his vocals.
@@icehot900 No, the original comment has the fact wrong so i just corrected it, becase the original commenter is too lazy to correct their comment
@@alexk1367 What did they have wrong?
@@icehot900 the original comment claims that the whole song was rapped in acapella
@@alexk1367 Oh ok, i will delete my comment then. That still makes the song interesting though even if its only the second half
i will never know what it’s like to be this good at....anything
He low-key gave rap its' balls back after the mumble era. Thanks for that
This song just does something to my SOUL, like lights it on fire and forces me to confront the things I’ve been uncomfortable with 😤🔥
man I love Kendrick Lamar by DNA
I know right? DNA sung this so well!
LeMon James 💀💀
DNA BY BTS 😎
This makes me wanna call my friends and tell them I can't talk right now
2:06 till the end literally makes me think the mic caught on fire at this point
This song is so freaking nice still. U rly appreciate it high.
I got, I got, I got, I got
Loyalty, got royalty
Inside my DNA
Cocaine quarter piece, got war and peace
Inside my DNA
I got power, poison, pain and joy
Inside my DNA
I got hustle, though, ambition, flow
Inside my DNA
I was born like this, since one like this, immaculate conception
I transform like this, perform like this, was Yeshua's new weapon
I don't contemplate, I meditate, then off your fucking head
This that put-the-kids-to-bed, this that
I got, I got, I got, I got
Realness, I just kill shit
'Cause it's in my DNA
I got millions, I got riches
Buildin' in my DNA
I got dark, I got evil, that rot
Inside my DNA
I got off, I got troublesome heart
Inside my DNA
I just win again, then win again like Wimbledon, I serve
Yeah, that's him again, the sound that engine in is like a bird
You see fireworks and Corvette tire skrrt the boulevard
I know how you work, I know just who you are
See, you's a, you's a, you's a bitch
Your hormones prolly switch
Inside your DNA
Problem is, all that sucker shit
Inside your DNA
Daddy prolly snitched, heritage
Inside your DNA
Backbone don't exist
Born onside a jellyfish, I gauge
See, my pedigree most definitely don't tolerate the front
Shit I've been through prolly offend you
This is Paula's oldest son
I know murder, conviction
Burners, boosters, burglars, ballers, dead, redemption
Scholars, fathers dead with kids
And I wish I was fed forgiveness
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, soldier's DNA
Born inside the beast
My expertise checked out in second grade
When I was nine, on cell, motel, we didn't have nowhere to stay
At twenty-nine, I've done so well, hit cartwheel in my estate
And I'm gon' shine like I'm supposed to antisocial, extrovert
And excellent mean the extra work
And absent-ness what the fuck you heard
And pessimists never struck my nerve
And that's a riff, gonna plead this case
The reason my power's here on earth
Salute the truth, when the prophet say
I got loyalty, got royalty inside my DNA
(This is why I say that Hip-Hop has done more damage)
(To young African-Americans than racism in recent years)
I live a better, fuck your life
(Five, four, three, two, one) this is my heritage, all I'm inheritin'
Money and power, the makin' of marriages
Tell me somethin'
You mothafuckas can't tell me nothin'
I'd rather die than to listen to you
My DNA not for imitation
Your DNA an abomination
This how it is when you're in the Matrix
Dodgin' bullets, reapin' what you sow
And stackin' up the footage, livin' on the go
And sleepin' in a Villa
Sippin' from a Grammy and walkin' in the buildin'
Diamond in the ceilin', marble on the floors
Beach inside the window, peekin' out the window
Baby in the pool, Godfather goals, only Lord knows
I've been goin' hammer, dodgin' paparazzi, freakin' through the cameras
Eat at Four Daughters, Brock wearin' sandals
Yoga on a Monday, stretchin' to Nirvana
Watchin' all the snakes, curvin' all the fakes
Phone never on, I don't conversate
I don't compromise, I just penetrate
Sex, money, murder, these are the breaks
These are the times, level number nine
Look up in the sky, ten is on the way
Sentence on the way, killings on the way
Motherfucker, I got winners on the way
You ain't shit without a body on your belt
You ain't shit without a ticket on your plate
You ain't sick enough to pull it on yourself
You ain't rich enough to hit the lot and skate
Tell me when destruction gonna be my fate
Gonna be your fate, gonna be our faith
Peace to the world, let it rotate
Sex, money, murder, our DNA
This that Juneteenth anthem inside my dna 🔥🔥🔥🔥
2:01
The best beat switch of all time.
whenever the word DNA comes up in my head, this is the song I think of.
THIS IS OUR DNA!! I LOVE BEING BLACK. FOR ALL OUR STRUGGLES, WE ARE EXCELLENCE. We dominate. I wish more young black youth realized that they are descendents of KINGS and QUEENS!! Always remind our youth WE ARE AMAZING, U JUST DON'T REALIZE IT YET. DAMN I LOVE MY BLACKNESS!!-
sounds like the whitest person pretending to be black
@@artyom1792 You wish you were black😉
Celina Domina where’d you get this from
arran Honestly, yea lmao
ironic and/or sad
I love a rapper with real words and rhythm with those words especially for us dancers
Huge metal head here. I could listen to this shit all day. This hits so hard at 2:00
I’m an attorney. I started listening to this song before I step into the courtroom. I’ve never lost a case since.
Thank you, Mr. Lamar.
Had a 5 second ad after going to this song and the song cut the ad off after 1 second.
Thank you Mr Lamar!
I come here everyday cause I got loyalty in my DNA 👑 #WorkoutMusic