Kendrick challenges the media to portray women in their natural state. “Photoshop” is a digital image-editing software made by Adobe. It is often used to retouch its subjects, and to make people appear “hotter” by making them more “doll-like”. Stretch marks are scars that occur when a person rapidly gains weight or height. Kendrick wants …
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What is the meaning behind “Get the fuck off my dick, that ain’t right”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
“Dick riding” is when someone (often a fan of an artist) is obsequious and overpraises them, often with the intention of getting attention for it. It is very similar to brown-nosing . In this line, Kendrick is expressing his irritation that the same people who front or hate on him, will also ride his dick …
What is the meaning behind “Who that nigga thinkin’ that he frontin’ on Man-Man? (Man-Man) Get the fuck off my stage, I’m the Sandman (Sandman)”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
“Man-man” is one of the nicknames Kendrick’s parents gave him because he was mature at a young age. K. Dot is referencing Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater. It started in 1934, showcasing amateur entertainers including singers, rappers and comedians. If the amateur act was performing poorly and getting booed, then the ‘Sandman’ would come …
What is the meaning behind “Bitch, be humble (Hol’ up, bitch) Sit down (Hol’ up, lil’, hol’ up, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Hol’ up, bitch) Sit down (Hol’ up, sit down, lil’, sit down, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Hol’ up, hol’ up) Bitch, sit down (Hol’ up, hol’ up, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Lil’ bitch, hol’ up, bitch) Sit down (Hol’ up, hol’ up, hol’ up, hol’ up) Be humble (Hol’ up, hol’ up) Sit down (Hol’ up, hol’ up, lil’, hol’ up, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Hol’ up, bitch) Sit down (Hol’ up, sit down, lil’, sit down, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Hol’ up, hol’ up) Bitch, sit down (Hol’ up, hol’ up, lil’ bitch) Be humble (Lil’ bitch, hol’ up, bitch) Sit down (Hol’ up, hol’ up, hol’ up, hol’ up)”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Jeremiah 13:18 says, “Say unto the king and to the queen, Humble yourselves, sit down…” In an interview with Rolling Stone , Kendrick was asked if he’s talking to himself in the chorus, to which he responded: Definitely. It’s the ego. When you look at the song titles on this album, these are all my …
What is the meaning behind “Soprano C, we like to keep it on a high note It’s levels to it, you and I know”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
A Soprano is a female with the highest possible vocal range of any singer. “Soprano C” is one of the highest notes any singer can hit. Keeping with the sexual theme of the verse, the “high note” is a woman’s climax or orgasm. A C-Note is slang for $100—the highest value of denomination currently in …
What is the meaning behind “My left stroke just went viral Right stroke put lil’ baby in a spiral”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick’s “strokes” may refer to a number of things, including a punch or hit from his left hand that effects all of his opponents in the music industry, or the “strokes” he puts in while having sex—a “spiral” could refer to another rapper’s career failing, or a woman reaching climax. Being a great rapper and …
What is the meaning behind “If I quit this season, I still be the greatest, funk”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick has dropped two arguably classic albums— good kid, m.A.A.d city and To Pimp A Butterfly —and managed to push the artistic envelope further than his contemporaries, cementing his spot as one of the most popular artists of his generation. This line is reminiscent of a lyric from “The Heart Part 4” no less than …
What is the meaning behind “If I quit your BM, I still ride Mercedes, funk”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick plays on “BM” to mean “baby mother” and German car manufacturer BMW . “Mercedes” refers to Mercedes-Benz , another German luxury car manufacturer, and a popular female name derived from the Spanish, “Merced.” He used a similar BMW/BM line on 2010’s “Look Out For Detox” : I’m being myself, my BFF is a BM-dub …
What is the meaning behind “Piss out your per diem, you just gotta hate ’em, funk”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
Per diem is Latin for “per day” or “for each day.” It’s money given to artists who are on tour. Kendrick uses the term to flex his wealth—his income is so large that his competitors’ daily budget would only cover his beverage expenses .