What is the meaning behind “My left stroke just went viral Right stroke put lil’ baby in a spiral”? HUMBLE. by Kendrick Lamar
- by imrk
- March 25, 2023
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 lover are the two intertwining narratives of this verse, which Kendrick hints at in the final lyric: It’s levels to it, you and I know, bitch, be humble In the official music video , Kendrick swings a golf club when he delivers this line, which is a play on “stroke.”