[Produced by Knxwledge Taz Arnold] [Part I] [Intro Taz Arnold] Oh, shit! I need that I need that sloppy That sloppy Yo, yo, yo Like a Chevy in quicksand Yeah That sloppy [Verse 1 Kendrick Lamar] This feelin is unmatched This feelin is brought to you by adrenaline and good rap Black Pendleton ball cap West, west, west We dont share the same synonym, fall back West, west, west Been in it before internet had new acts Mimicking radios nemesis made me wack My innocence limited, the experience lacked Ten of us with no tentative tactic that cracked The mind of a literate writer, but I did it, in fact You admitted it once I submitted it, wrapped in plastic Remember scribblin, scratchin diligent sentences backwards Visiting freestyle cyphers for your reaction Now, I can live in a stadium, pack it the fastest Gamblin Benjamin benefits, sinnin in traffic Spinnin women in cartwheels, linen fabric on fashion Winnin in every decision, Kendrick is master that mastered it Isnt it lovely how menaces turned attraction? Pivotin rappers, finish your fraction while writing blue magic Thank God for rap I would say it got me a plaque, but whats better than that? The fact it brought me back home [Chorus Lalah Hathway Taz Arnold] We been waitin for you Waitin for you Waitin for you Waitin for you [Verse 2 Kendrick Lamar] I know everything I know everything, know myself I know morality, spirituality, good and bad health I know fatality might haunt you I know everything I know Compton, I know street shit, I know shit thats conscious I know everything, I know lawyers, advertisement and sponsors I know wisdom, I know bad religion, I know good karma I know everything, I know history I know the universe works mentally I know the perks of bullshit isnt meant for me I know everything, I know cars, clothes, hoes, and money I know loyalty, I know respect, I know those thats ornery I know everything, the highs, the lows, the groupies, the junkies I know if Im generous at heart, I dont need recognition The way Im rewardedwell, thats Gods decision I know you know that lines for Compton School District Just give it to the kids, dont gossip bout how it was distributed I know how people work I know the price of life, Im knowin how much its worth I know what I know, and I know it well not to ever forget Until I realized I didnt know shit, the day I came home [Chorus Lalah Hathway Taz Arnold] We been waitin for you Waitin for you Waitin for you Waitin for you [Verse 3 Kendrick Lamar] I met a little boy that resembled my features Nappy afro, gap in his smile, handmedown sneakers Bounced through the crowd Run a number on man and woman that crossed him Sun beamin on his beady beads, exhausted Tossin footballs with his ashy, black ankles Breakin new laws mama passed on home trainin He looked at me and said, Kendrick, you do know my language You just forgot because of what public schools had painted Oh, I forgot, Dont Kill My Vibe, thats right, youre famous I used to watch on Channel 5, TV was taken But never mind, youre here right now, dont you mistake it Its just a new trip, take a glimpse of your family ancestor Make a new list of everything you thought was progress And that was bullshit, I know your life is full of turmoil Spoiled by fantasies of who you are, I feel bad for you I can attempt to enlighten you without frightenin you If you resist, Ill back off quick, go catch a flight or two But if you pick destiny over restinpeace Then be an advocate, tell your homies, especially To come back home [Part II] [Interlude] This is a world premiere This is a world premiere This is a world premiere [Refrain Kendrick Lamar] I been lookin for you my whole life, an appetite For the feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? Is it in a woman, is it in money or mankind? Tell me something, got me losing my mind, ah! [Bridge Kendrick Lamar] You make me wanna jump Jump, jump, jump, jump Lets talk about love Jump, jump, jump, jump Lets talk about love Jump, jump, jump, jump Lets talk about love Jump, jump, jump, jump Lets talk about love [Refrain Kendrick Lamar] I been lookin for you my whole life, an appetite For the feeling I can barely describe, where you reside? Is it in a woman, is it in money, or mankind? Tell me something, think Im losing my mind, ah! [Outro Kendrick Lamar] I say, where you at? From the front to the back Im lookin for you, I react only when you react Ah, I thought I found you, back in the ghetto When I was seventeen with the .38 special Maybe youre in a dollar bill, maybe youre not real Maybe only the wealthy get to know how you feel Maybe Im paranoid, ha, maybe I dont need you anyway Dont lie to me, Im suicidal anyway I can be your advocate I can preach for you if you tell me what the matter is
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