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PRIDE.
Kendrick Lamar [FazMusic.net] Lyrics


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But pride’s gonna be the death of you and you and me
And you and you and you and me
And you and you and you and me
And you and you and you and me and

It wasn't all to share, but there
In another life, I surely was there

It wasn't all to share, but there
I care, I care

Hell-raising, wheel-chasing, new worldy possessions
Flesh-making, spirit-breaking, which one would you lessen?
The better part, the human heart
You love ’em or dissect 'em
Happiness or flashiness? How do you serve the question?
See, in the perfect world, I would be perfect, world
I don't trust people enough beyond they surface, world
I don't love people enough to put my faith in man
I put my faith in these lyrics hoping I make amend
I understand I ain't perfect
I probably won't come around
This time, I might put you down
Last time, I ain't give a fuck, I still feel the same now
My feelings might go numb, you're dealing with cold thumb
I’m willing to give up a leg and arm and show empathy from
Pity parties and functions and you and yours
A perfect world, you probably live another 24
I can’t fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure
I can’t fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure

It wasn't all to share, but there
In another life, I surely was there
It wasn't all to share, but there
I care, I care

Maybe I wasn’t there
Maybe I wasn't there
Maybe I wasn't there
Maybe I wasn't there

Now, in a perfect world, I probably won't be insensitive
Cold as December, but never remember what winter did
I wouldn't blame you for mistakes I made or the bed I laid
Seems like I point the finger just to make a point, nowadays
Smiles and cold stares, the temperature goes there
Indigenous disposition, feel like we belong here
I know the walls, they can listen, I wish they could talk back
The hurt becomes repetition, the love almost lost that
Sick venom in men and women overcome with pride
A perfect world is never perfect, only filled with lies
Promises are broken and more resentment come alive
Race barriers make inferior of you and I
See, in a perfect world, I'll choose faith over riches
I'll choose work over bitches, I'll make schools out of prison
I'll take all the religions and put 'em all in one service
Just to tell 'em we ain't shit, but He's been perfect, world

It wasn't all to share, but there
In another life, I surely was there
It wasn't all to share, but there
I care, I care

Maybe I wasn't there
Maybe I wasn't there

Maybe I wasn't there
Maybe I wasn't there


Overall Meaning

In "PRIDE.," Kendrick Lamar addresses the themes of love, pride, perfection, and the inequalities in society. He asserts that while love may lead to vulnerability and potential harm, pride is a toxic emotion that leads to destruction. The repetition of "you and me" throughout the chorus suggests that the consequences of pride extend beyond oneself and have a ripple effect.


Kendrick reflects on his own imperfections and distrust of others, admitting that he puts his faith in his lyrics rather than in fellow human beings. He acknowledges that his feelings may go numb and he may put others down, yet he still shows empathy and cares for those within his reach. He poses the question of whether one would choose material possessions or inner peace, and whether they would prioritize happiness or appearances.


Kendrick also delves into the impact of race on society, acknowledging the inherent inequalities that exist. He desires a perfect world where faith triumphs over riches, where work is valued over superficial relationships, and where all religions are accepted and united under the commonality of human imperfection. Ultimately, Kendrick highlights the complexities and contradictions of the human experience, and how our actions can affect not only ourselves, but others as well.


Line by Line Meaning

Love's gonna get you killed
Being driven by love can lead to fatal consequences.


But pride’s gonna be the death of you and you and me And you and you and you and me And you and you and you and me And you and you and you and me and
While love may be dangerous, pride is what will ultimately cause harm and destruction to all of us.


It wasn't all to share, but there In another life, I surely was there It wasn't all to share, but there I care, I care
There are things that are not meant to be shared, but despite this, the singer was present in another life and cares deeply.


Hell-raising, wheel-chasing, new worldy possessions Flesh-making, spirit-breaking, which one would you lessen? The better part, the human heart You love ’em or dissect 'em Happiness or flashiness? How do you serve the question?
We are often torn between pursuing material possessions and fulfilling our spiritual needs, but at the end of the day, it's the human heart that truly matters.


See, in the perfect world, I would be perfect, world I don't trust people enough beyond they surface, world I don't love people enough to put my faith in man I put my faith in these lyrics hoping I make amend
Although the artist wishes for a perfect world, they struggle with trust issues and find it difficult to have faith in humanity. Instead, they turn to their music to make a positive impact.


I understand I ain't perfect I probably won't come around This time, I might put you down Last time, I ain't give a fuck, I still feel the same now My feelings might go numb, you're dealing with cold thumb I’m willing to give up a leg and arm and show empathy from Pity parties and functions and you and yours A perfect world, you probably live another 24 I can’t fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure I can’t fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure
Despite their imperfections, the singer is willing to sacrifice for the sake of empathy and understanding. They reject the notion of fake humility and refuse to apologize for being true to themselves.


Maybe I wasn’t there Maybe I wasn't there Maybe I wasn't there Maybe I wasn't there
The singer reflects on their presence and past actions, questioning whether or not they were truly there for others.


Now, in a perfect world, I probably won't be insensitive Cold as December, but never remember what winter did I wouldn't blame you for mistakes I made or the bed I laid Seems like I point the finger just to make a point, nowadays
In a perfect world, the artist envisions themselves as kind and understanding, not allowing past mistakes to dictate their interactions with others. They acknowledge their tendency to blame others and strive to overcome it.


Smiles and cold stares, the temperature goes there Indigenous disposition, feel like we belong here I know the walls, they can listen, I wish they could talk back The hurt becomes repetition, the love almost lost that
The artist observes the tension between people, with smiles and cold stares coexisting. They feel a sense of familiarity and belonging, but also wish for the walls to speak and provide some sort of release from the pain and repetition.


Sick venom in men and women overcome with pride A perfect world is never perfect, only filled with lies Promises are broken and more resentment come alive Race barriers make inferior of you and I
Pride can be poisonous and lead to broken promises and resentment. The artist recognizes that while we may strive for a perfect world, it is often far from it due to societal issues such as race and inequality.


See, in a perfect world, I'll choose faith over riches I'll choose work over bitches, I'll make schools out of prison I'll take all the religions and put 'em all in one service Just to tell 'em we ain't shit, but He's been perfect, world
In a perfect world, the singer values faith and hard work over material wealth and would use their resources to make a positive impact on society. They acknowledge the significance of different religions and prefer to focus on their similarities rather than differences.


Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANNA WISE, ANTHONY TIFFITH, KENDRICK LAMAR, STEVE LACY

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Update: 2024-05-19