Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Kendrick Lamar

DNA.

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Meaning of “DNA.” by Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar’s “DNA.” is a deep reflection on his identity, both personally and as a part of the larger African-American community. Throughout the song, Lamar uses intense imagery and strong language to discuss various...

Namesake

Noname

Meaning of “Namesake” by Noname

It’s interesting that an artist who goes by the tag of “Noname” would drop a song titled “Namesake”, but the rapper is seemingly using the opportunity to explain why she chose such a moniker...

Crown

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“Crown” by Kendrick Lamar 

You may notice that on the cover to the “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” album, Kendrick Lamar is rockin’ a “crown of thorns”. This is of course is a plot device, if you will, derived...

Prayer

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“Prayer” by Kendrick Lamar 

“Prayer” is a very poetic song in terms of the characters Kendrick Lamar portrays. In the first verse, he serves as a personification of, most simply put, the song “ABC” by the Jackson 5. And in the...

Count Me Out

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“Count Me Out” by Kendrick Lamar

In reality, “Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers” is two albums in one, thus the “and” in the title. And “Count Me Out” serves as the introductory track to “the Big Steppers” half of the project. So it can be taken...