Sing About Me , I'm Dying Of Thirst lyrics

[Part I: "Sing About Me"]

[Chorus]

When the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

[Verse 1]

I woke up this morning and figured I'd call you

In case I'm not here tomorrow

I'm hopin' that I can borrow

A peace of mind, I'm behind on what's really important

My mind is really distorted

I find nothing but trouble in my life

I'm fortunate you believe in a dream

This orphanage we call a ghetto is quite a routine

And last night was just another distraction

Or a reaction of what we consider madness

I know exactly what happened

You ran outside when you heard my brother cry for help

Held him like a newborn baby and made him feel

Like everything was alright in a fight he tried to put up

But the type of bullet that stuck

Had went against his will, that's blood spilled on your hands

My plan's rather vindictive

Everybody's a victim in my eyes

When I ride it's a murderous rhythm

And outside became pitch black

A demon glued to my back, whispering "Get 'em!"

I got 'em, and I ain't give a fuck

That same mentality I told my brother not to duck

In actuality it's a trip how we trip off of colors

I wonder if I'll ever discover a passion like you and recover

The life that I knew as a youngin

In pajamas and dun-ta-duns

When thunder comes it rains cats and dogs

Dumb niggas like me never prosper

Prognosis of a problem child, I'm proud and well-devoted

This Piru shit been in me forever

So forever I'ma push it, wherever, whenever

And I love you 'cause you love my brother like you did

Just promise me you'll tell this story when you make it big

And if I die before your album drop, I hope— [Gunshots]

[Chorus]

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

[Verse 2]

You wrote a song about my sister on your tape

And called it Section.80

The message resembled "Brenda's Got a Baby"

What's crazy was I was hearin' about it

But doubted your ignorance

How could you ever just put her on blast and shit?

Judgin' her past and shit?

Well, it's completely my future

Her nigga behind me right now askin' for ass and shit

And I'ma need that forty dollars

Even if I got to fuck, suck and swallow

In the parking lot, Gonzales Park, I'm followed

By a married man, and father of three

My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinklin' keys

Matter of fact, he my favorite 'cause he tip me with E's

He got a cousin named David and I seen him last week

This is the life of another girl damaged by the system

These foster homes, I run away and never do miss 'em

See, my hormones just run away and if I can get 'em

Back to where they used to be, then I'll probably be in the denim

Of a family gene that show women how to be woman

Or better yet, a leader, you need her to learn somethin'

Then you probably need to beat her, that's how I was taught

Three niggas in one room, first time I was tossed

And I'm exhausted, but fuck that "Sorry for your loss" shit

My sister died in vain, but what point are you tryna gain

If you can't fit the pumps I walk in?

I'll wait… Your rebuttal a little too late

And if you have a album date, just make sure I'm not in the song

'Cause I don't need the attention, bring enough of that on my own

And matter fact, did I mention that I physically feel great?

A doctor's approval is a waste of time, I know I'm straight

I'll probably live longer than you and never fade away

I'll never fade away, I'll never fade away, I know my fate

And I'm on the grind for this cake, I'ma get it or die tryin'

I'm eyein' every male gender with intentions of buyin'

You lyin' to these motherfuckers

Talkin' about you can help 'em with my story

You can help me if you sell this pussy for me, nigga

Don't ignore me, nigga, fuck your glory, nigga, you ain't shit

[Chorus]

When the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

[Verse 3]

Sometimes I look in the mirror

And ask myself: Am I really scared of passin' away?

If it's today, I hope I hear a

Cry out from Heaven so loud it can water down a demon

With the Holy Ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus

I wrote some raps that made sure that my lifeline reekin'

The scent of a reaper, ensurin' that my allegiance

With the other side may come soon, and if I'm doomed

May the womb of my mother be blessed for many moons

I suffer a lot

And every day that glass mirror get tougher to watch

I tie my stomach in knots

And I'm not sure why I'm infatuated with death

My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats

That can come about, ’cause the tongue is mighty powerful

And I can name a list of your favorites that probably vouch

Maybe 'cause I'm a dreamer and sleep is the cousin of death

Really stuck in the schema of wonderin' when I'ma rest

And you're right, your brother was a brother to me

And your sister's situation was the one that pulled me

In a direction to speak on somethin'

That's realer than the TV screen

By any means, wasn't tryin' to offend or come between

Her personal life, I was like "It need to be told."

Cursin' the life of twenty generations after her soul

Exactly what'd happen if I ain't continue rappin'

Or steady bein' distracted by money, drugs, and four-fives

I count lives, all on these songs

Look at the weak and cry, pray one day you'll be strong

Fightin' for your rights, even when you're wrong

And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone

Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in?

[Chorus]

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn

To settle down, my main concern

Promise that you will sing about me

Promise that you will sing about me

[Bridge]

Promise that you'll sing about me forever

Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh

Promise that you'll sing about me forever

Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh

Promise that you'll sing about me forever

Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh

[Skit]

(On the phone)

"Ay, ay, ay, Where you 'bout to go?"

"Nigga, the homie's brother-- nigga, right here, he gone, my nigga, he gone!"

"Nigga-- they just killed the homie's brother, my nigga. We right here on the block, my nigga."

"Al- alright, nigga-- nigga just come-- alright, alright, just call me back, man, just call me back."

[Hangs up]

"Arghh... Fuck!

So what we gon' do, my niggas? What we gon' do?"

"Bro, we can go back right now, my nigga. Like... nigga, I don't give a fuck, my nigga. We can go back right now"

"Fuck! I'm tired of this shit! I'm tired of fuckin' runnin', I'm tired of this shit! My brother, homie!"

[Part II: "I'm Dying of Thirst"]

[Produced by Skhye Hutch]

[Verse 1]

Tired of runnin', tired of huntin'

My own kind, but retirin' nothin'

Tires are steady screechin', the driver is rubbin'

Hands on the wheel, who said we wasn't

Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst?

[Verse 2]

Dope on the corner, look at the coroner

Daughter is dead, mother is mournin' her

Stray bullets, AK bullets

Resuscitation was waitin' patiently, but they couldn't

Bring her back, who got the footage?

Channel 9, cameras is lookin'

It's hard to channel your energy when you know he crooked

Banana clip, split his banana pudding

I'm like Tre, that's Cuba Gooding

I know I'm good at

Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst

[Verse 3]

How many sins? I'm runnin' out

How many sins? I lost count

Dreams of ballin' like Spalding

But only shotty bounce

The reaper callin', I'm cottonmouth

Money is power (Money is power)

Yours is ours (Yours is ours)

Lay with a snitch, die with a coward

Hope we get rich, hope we can tower

Over the city with vanity with the music louder

The same song, a black flower

I'll show you how to

Dye your thirst, dye your thirst, dye your thirst

[Verse 4]

What are we doin'? Who are we foolin'?

Hell is hot, fire is proven

To burn for eternity, return of the student

That never learned how to live righteous but how to shoot it

Tired of runnin', choirs is hummin'

Tell us to visit, we lie about comin'

Now back to business, loadin' the guns in

Back of the Buick, your hood is feudin'

The beef is bubblin', it's no discussion

Hereditary, all of my cousins

Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst

[Verse 5]

Too many sins, I'm runnin' out

Somebody send me a well for the drought

See all I know is takin' notes

On takin' this life for granted, granted, if he provoke

My best days, I stress days

(Lord, forgive me for all my sins, for I not know—)

My best days, I stress days

Say "fuck the world," my sex slave

Money, pussy, and greed – what's my next crave?

Whatever it is, know it's my next grave

Tired of runnin', tired of runnin', tired of tumblin'

Tired of runnin', tired of tumblin' – backwards

My momma say "See, a pastor give me a promise

What if today was the rapture and you completely tarnished?

The truth will set you free, so to me be completely honest

You dyin' of thirst, you dyin' of thirst

So hop in that water, and pray that it works."

[Skit/Outro]

Fuck! I’m tired of this shit!

I’m tired of fuckin' runnin', I’m tired of this shit!

That’s my brother, homie!

Young man, come talk to me! Is that what I think that is?

I know that's not what I think that is

Why are you so angry?

See, you young men are dying of thirst

Do you know what that means?

That means you need water, holy water

You need to be baptized, with the spirit of the Lord

Do you want to receive God as your personal savior?

Okay, repeat after me:

"Lord God, I come to You a sinner."

(Lord God, I come to You a sinner)

"And I humbly repent for my sins."

(And I humbly repent for my sins)

"I believe that Jesus is Lord."

(I believe that Jesus is Lord)

"I believe you raised Him from the dead."

(I believe you raised Him from the dead)

"I would ask that Jesus come into my life."

(I would ask that Jesus come in my life)

"And to be my Lord and Savior."

(And to be my Lord and Savior)

"I receive Jesus to take control of my life."

(I receive Jesus to take control of my life)

"And that I may live with Him from this day forward."

(And that I may live with Him from this day forward)

"Thank you, Lord Jesus

For saving me with Your precious blood."

(Thank you, Lord Jesus

For saving me with Your precious blood)

"In Jesus name, amen."

(In Jesus name, amen)

Alright now, remember this day

The start of a new life – your REAL life

• Artist:Kendrick Lamar
• Album:good kid, m.A.A.d city (2012)