Kendrick Lamar, "reincarnated" & His Past Life Regression Therapy

[@Izayuh913]

Great job Rob! This was my favorite track on the album and this was definitely the best interpretation I’ve heard, I’m a huge pac guy and hearing that sampled by Kendrick was real dope.

[@RobMarkman]

I’m glad you enjoyed the breakdown. I was nervous

[@Meannalee7]

GNX is quite a trip when viewd through Mr Morale eyeglasses. I mean ..whats the point of bearing your soul for the world unless you shedding your previous skins so you can live inside your own

[@RobMarkman]

Yes, i feel you on this!!!!

[@SurtaPhyde]

I just made the stank face reading this post!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@OGseoulite]

Everyone keeps forgetting the second half of that title…. The Big Steppers. It’s there for a reason, yet people are shocked somehow that Kendrick is stepping 😂

[@gabepeters527]

I think that’s why it’s hitting so crazy. B/c bro just bared himself in the most embarrassing of ways. Then said, “alright, now let’s get it going!”

[@sandilekhalidzwane]

This is the comment that deserves a pin.

[@dejuanTblanton]

Somebody said it best, this track is like a piece at a museum, so many different interpretations

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah. That makes sense. Kinda feels like that to me

[@DatNinjaREDD]

Rob Markman, you are one of the best to do it. The breakdown was spot on. Yeah the past life therapy is crazy and I believe that him rewriting the story of Lucifer is not just therapy but a sign that redemption is attainable for anybody. Can't wait to see him in Atlanta. Thank you again for the breakdown.

[@RobMarkman]

@@DatNinjaREDD thank you for watching

[@JesusChristSaves.]

I really like this song, but there is NO Redemption for Lucifer/Satan 💯

[@DatNinjaREDD]

@@JesusChristSaves. everything I said went right over your head. But God bless you.

[@JesusChristSaves.]

@DatNinjaREDD You said it's a sign redemption is attainable for ANYBODY. Especially when it's a verse AS Lucifer, he is included as "ANYBODY" - And I'm saying there is NO redemption for Lucifer/Satan. But only redemption for all those who trust Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior and turn away from wickedness. God bless

[@prosperitydarling]

FINALLLLYYYY someone who agrees with me!

[@Jo.vee.ill55]

Such High Level Clear Concise educated break downs. Amazing Channel !!

[@RobMarkman]

@@Jo.vee.ill55 yo thank you for real.

[@Jo.vee.ill55]

@@RobMarkman Easy Call bro. This for the real thinkers 💪🏽

[@RobMarkman]

@ 🫡

[@OlaniyiAzeez-businessproperty]

Your contents has been Amazing good one Man PS I ain't seeing the discord Link

[@Lukee-22234]

25:30 that type of thinking, good and evil being either this or that, imho, isn’t theologically sound. Isaiah 14 contextualizes the entire song for me. Without context people interpret it as the fall of Lucifer but the passage is actually a critique of the kingdom of Babylon aka the Institutions that manipulate the masses. Dot isn’t just critiquing himself I believe he’s contextualizing his role in the industry and how it relates to his spiritual journey

[@RobMarkman]

Good point

[@Bigtank9401]

I have no opposing words of what you said Rob. I focus more like to focus more on the story of the person than to try and figure out who it is. One thing I do want to do is appreciate Kendrick and his Teacher when he was young. It's one thing to listen, but when we go over Kendrick's lyircs, I don't see a song, I see poetry. That 3rd verse when he was talking to god was crazy. A Master Wordsmith...

[@m.sbynum]

Honestly, Dot is talking about himself. In the previous lines, he introduces the idea of past life regression. He then says I was a….so it’s telling us that he is who he is talking about. These 2 individuals are him in his past lives. Great breakdown as always. Keep going💜

[@KaylaMarieQ]

Lucifer is the narrator of the song. “My present life is Kendrick Lamar”

[@Divinely773]

Exactly! I’ve been telling people this. He says he had past life regression and it fucked him up then tells us he reincarnated a 100 times body after body, lesson after lesson; then tells us the story of 2 of his reincarnations! I’m still in awe! As someone who’s been wanting to tap into my Akashic Records; Dot is so dope for this ✨

[@Divinely773]

@@KaylaMarieQhe is not the narrator of the song but can be present of the story of who he was in the 3rd verse only. Dot talked about past life regression in the first verse and you have to know what that is to understand the rest.

[@KaylaMarieQ]

@Divinely773 i disagree. Lucifer is speaking and then dies at the end, giving his life up to Kendrick. He says he would give up his life. Thats why it ends with “carnated” instead of “reincarnated”

[@prosperitydarling]

🎯🎯🎯🎯

[@Alx1116]

Kendrick going to make some great movies/music videos because he already is able to craft visuals through his music and lyrics. One of the best biggie is who i thought of when i listened to this song

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah biggie is my favorite story teller in rap

[@Trynatostayalive1234]

Thank you Rob. It’s just soooo refreshing to be a black woman, and know these positive spaces of men exist. Thank you thank you! Helps my blood pressure 🥹😭

[@RobMarkman]

That’s sweet of you to say. And it means a lot that you see this as a good and positive space. Ima show this message to my mom, she’d be proud

[@KekeSimo9]

I don’t think this song was about Kendrick past lives at all. I think in the first half he was using the past life regression line to setup the story basically telling us theme of the story. This whole story is about Lucifer though. He recreating a new story for Lucifer. He wants us to imagine if Lucifer was reincarnated through different people in the past , musically gifted people because that’s what Lucifer was (son of the morning) in heaven. The gentleman with the guitar, the woman who abuse drugs these are all Lucifer. I believe these are all fictional characters dot is using in his story too. It’s to show at those times and moments that Lucifer was still struggling with sin. Now imagine himself reincarnated into Kendrick Lamar and now Lucifer see all the mistakes he made in the past and he wants to change he wants to do right, not counting how many times and life’s he been trying to correct his wrongs but now that he is in Kendrick he is really trying to prove that he is sorry and wants forgiveness from god. That’s why he is having the back and forth with god. That’s what I took from the song I could be wrong.

[@blackjesus4525]

Have no idea why ppl aren’t getting this! He literally says this throughout the whole song.

[@melsaint8616]

I am starting to think that you might be right.

[@wclodomir]

I agree. I think the confusion might be people trying to separate Kendrick from Lucifer as if they individual instead of the name Kendrick is simply an alias in this story

[@KekeSimo9]

@@blackjesus4525 i totally understand if people are confused it not easy to interpret Kendrick’s music. I don’t know if I’m completely right myself ☺️

[@KekeSimo9]

@@wclodomir yeah Thats what i think too and the beginning of the story might throw ppl off that way too. I could be wrong though.

[@dakotalondon6042]

Great perspective, Rob. I thought I had the song figured out now I’m confused all over again lol. Cause I think he only re-wrote the Devils story to end the satanic hold the Devil has on musicians. I think that 3rd verse was really solely about Dot. Even the fell out of heaven part could be akin to Kendrick being born again as this current version of himself. I don’t think the Devil is seeking redemption but rather Kendrick is now free of the satanic hold he fell victim to in verse 1 & 2

[@johnbeshara6292]

These are the type of videos that elevate hip hop for me.

[@RobMarkman]

@@johnbeshara6292 I’m glad you feel that way. For real

[@Hendrix.Robinson]

I honestly think he was talking about himself in 3 different decades because in the 3rd verse “my present life”… 🔥🔥 I live this album

[@HappyAccidentVideos]

One interesting thing I’ve heard about reincarnation, is that your current self and past self can exist at the same time (though past self is older). So Dot COULD be Pac, reincarnated, if we’re assuming reincarnation exists.

[@GabumaneTV]

Great analysis Rob. Great morning watch. Think this is a top 5 Kendrick song ever. He executed the concept perfectly and it's a really powerful track. Big ups Kenny

[@Thoughtitwasadrought]

Amazing perspective. I take the concept of this song as Kendrick’s attempt to redeem the artist. Which is a common theme in his art especially from to pimp a butterfly. I don’t believe in reincarnation but I do understand that in this song reincarnation is a metaphor for redemption. The last verse is basically Kendrick’s way of saying that no human is too evil for redemption using Lucifer as a stand in for the most egotistical and lost artists. This song is probably Kendrick’s deepest song to date

[@Sheija]

To your point about the connection to the song ‘Pride’, it’s interesting that this song explores some of the other Deadly Sins (Gluttony, Lust) which lead to a Fall, as well as the actual Biblical Fall of Lucifer. As they say, Pride comes before the Fall. Which also speaks to the idea that Pride is the greatest sin because it can lead to all the other sins. In the context of this song, Lucifer/Dot’s original Pride led to the Fall and the cycle of sin, death and reincarnation he narrates on this track.

[@eltonkinki4818]

It's scary how much pride can destroy an individual 😵‍💫🥺

[@Boogeyman1331]

Man this is my favorite track off the album. The story that this track tells. It took me a few listen to understand the first 2 verse, but I immediately knew in verse 3 he was talking to god, I just had to go back and piece together the first 2 verse.

[@RobMarkman]

🫡

[@AidenSNyder-l1f]

First verse was the devil as Jimmy Hendrix next was I think Whitney Houston then the devil in him talking to god

[@jamesb8818]

i like what you had to say about his pride. seems that is still a battle for him, like a real battle. its what pulled him into the drake bs, its what pulls him into his showboating, and its what pulls him away from his metamorphosis.

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah man. Outside of communicating with us thru his lyrics I’d be interesting in what he says about his pride

[@MrMoneyLong]

Mark - the realest. Always a joy to watch your take!

[@RobMarkman]

Believe it or not i still feel nervous about each one of these videos. Not because im not confident but because it’s a huge responsibility i have to yall who watch and the culture at large. Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrMoneyLong]

@ thanks for the response and you don’t a great job by always articulating your thoughts in an objective way. A big fan from Scotland, UK 🇬🇧

[@ash_boogie86]

I appreciate your thoughts and agree with your take - there’s something bigger that Kendrick is exploring here. Great art provokes thought. You posed some interesting questions!

[@RobMarkman]

Thanks for watching

[@juanelijah11]

It’s a story of repentance. God will forgive anyone who humbles themselves and recognizes there wrongdoing. In the name of Jesus 🙏🏼✝️

[@ace_woe]

"My life in exchange for yours..." -2Pac to Kdot

[@RobMarkman]

🤔

[@Divinely773]

Thank you for this breakdown and key points to pay attention to! Past life regression is the key thing to pay attention to in the beginning. When I first heard this and him speaking in first person telling the stories of 2 people I instantly knew this man has tapped into his Akashic Records! “Body after body, lesson after lesson” in the first verse, then in the 3rd verse telling us how he learned from those same lessons in this life as Kendrick Lamar speaking to “God”! You are right that he was not telling story of certain artists; those were HIS past lives and parallel fallings, and lessons in his reincarnations. Still having that connection to music as well. ✨

[@cg219]

I think Dot made this song about himself but also as an example to the homies still in the life that theres redemption. Its almost like a letter of hope for them

[@toniteaCAFE]

none of those artists passed away with money , this is what the industry has done to our people. another great example of dmx damien 1,2, and 3

[@cajuncombatmartialarts513]

The convo is what It reminded me off its dark and hell is hot

[@toniteaCAFE]

@@cajuncombatmartialarts513 did you ever see angle with dmx and mary j blige another great example

[@sjw4life546]

I'm not a religious person at all, but I do respect religious texts. I believe if an angel has the capacity to fall, they also have the capacity to rise. Also, as a person who just loves all types of music, Dot may not have had any particular black musician in mind, but I would love to see how much "John Lee Hooker" Billie Holiday" and other possible musicians names spiked in google searches the week Kendrick put the album out. We are now living in a world where SWV isn't that well known by many Kendrick fans, so I'm thankful for the interest that that has garnered.

[@samirzaouch20]

Awesome breakdown as usual! I didn’t even peep the subtle references to God throughout the song before the last verse

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you for watching

[@EayuProuxm]

I feel like Kendrick's relationship with fatherhood is changing as he's growing into his fatherhood journey after reflecting on his dad and this song reflects that.

[@JM223]

Rob you were cooking on this one brother! "Genius" breakdown on your part.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you. Fr!

[@JM223]

@ Your place in the culture is very important. It’s people out here that care about it and don’t have a voice. I respect how you use your platform. Keep it up bro!

[@marcy_933]

i believe that reincarnated is the ultimate progression of everything Kendrick has talked about throughout his career. he's spent a lot of lyrical space in his career struggling with the ideas of pride, figuring out where to place the blame for bad actions, and how to cope with having influence. Mr. Morale felt like a person realizing that it's all on them to decide not only who they WANT to be, but also who they are in real life. Realizing that all of the struggle figuring out where to place the blame is wasted time. because yes, there are causes and effects, and genuine discussion of those topics are important in order to heal, BUT it's on each individual to pick up the pen and start writing their own story instead of just being a long for the ride. This song, to me, is a declarative statement to say look, I figured all this out and am now ready to simply live as correctly as I can.

[@enterthejaa]

Great breakdown as always! This is easily my favorite song from the album. To your question about can the devil be redeemed, I think that depends on the individual. In the context of the song, imo Kendrick is saying that the devil is in all of us, tempting us with evil and harmful things but it is solely up to the individual to not be tempted and to live a good life. The devil’s story who has been reincarnated many times, has been redeemed because of how Kendrick chooses to live his life but that redemption is not always the case depending on the individual. The beauty of the song is that he tells us that it’s possible to rewrite the devil’s story for ourselves but that’s ultimately up to the individual to choose to live a better life. The reality is, not all will.

[@eltonkinki4818]

Scary

[@yousefb6741]

It’s funny how everyone talks about this album being his least deep, while reincarnated is lyrically the most complex song he ever wrote

[@alekivaz]

The game needs more like you Rob, I can listen to your breakdowns for hours. Very intricate and genuine love for the music that’s very apparent man. 0:50, you can’t talk about it on the podcast cause this is not a podcast lmao

[@humblebragger500]

After a few listens i realized its the Devil in all the verses. Including the 3rd. The 3Rd verse the devil is currently rapping and living reincarnated under kendrick lamar so at the end the devil and god finally have that convo and come full circle.... none of these characters are kendrick lamar .. its the devil the whole time. The devil was a musician.

[@Divinely773]

You have to listen to the beginning again; he spoke nothing of the devil and said he had past life regression. Listen again

[@tlee508]

Excellent breakdown, easily the best I've seen so far.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you

[@Guha95]

Been waiting for this one, killed it Rob, agreed starts great conversation! No matter what religion or belief!

[@RobMarkman]

@@Guha95 glad you enjoyed it.

[@sonorabbyy]

First like! & comment ! Ayeeeee. Watching now. Thanks for posting, Rob. 🐐

[@sonorabbyy]

Also, it must be getting brick over there in NY!! The coats are officially out !

[@RobMarkman]

Enjoy!!!! Hope you dig it

[@RobMarkman]

Yeah i woke up to snow lol

[@sonorabbyy]

21:56 *TPAB. But you knew that already.. you just defrosting still *my laugh*

[@sonorabbyy]

@@RobMarkman Arizona was 77° here today 🥴

[@nikiedmonds6236]

Another great breakdown Rob 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I'm really hoping you get the Kendrick interview whenever he decides to do another one 💯

[@RobMarkman]

Glad you enjoyed. We’ll see what the future holds. I’m just so happy to be building this channel

[@lashaesworld777]

Thank you! It blows my mind how people do not know what past life regression is!!!!!!

[@andredavis1844]

Love your take man. I think this song is so layered and dope. Kendrick really is a man who has faith and spiritual connections. He is often conflicted at least it seems in his music

[@mistersippiburning]

I feel like Kendrick was saying the music can be redeemed. Not necessarily satan. Many believe Lucifer was a minister of music in Heaven.

[@ChangeThatBeatyo]

I’m only halfway through the video so maybe you touch on it later, but an important distinction about this song is that there isn’t any perspective shifts in my interpretation. The song is through the present day perspective of Lucifer’s soul throughout the entire song, (reflecting on the past in the first two verses) a soul that is currently in Kendrick Lamar, but not necessarily speaking as Kendrick Lamar. “I got this fire burning in me from within…. I was head of rhythm and blues…. Another life had placed me as a black woman…. I died with syringes pinched in me…. My present life is Kendrick Lamar…” Every use of “Me, My, Myself, I” is from the soul/perspective of Lucifer. Excluding the last line, which is from Kendrick’s “fleshly body.” A very minor distinction but an important one for listeners to understand the song isn’t in 3rd person, or switching perspectives throughout. In my opinion. 🙂

[@aNewDope]

That part. IMHO people need to read more and listen to a more diverse palette of music or even just Hip Hop. I'm not a huge fan of Kendrick but I like some of his music and I think he has skills. However, the concept of this song is not that original, nor that deep. The implications as far as Christianity are pretty wild, but, I'm hoping his intention was genuinely artistic.

[@bilalmotley1999]

Great content, Rob. Thanks for holding it down for the culture.

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you fr!!!!

[@SantosMartinez-qf6sp]

I appreciate the breakdown. I see the song in a different lense now, thank you!

[@RobMarkman]

That means a lot thank you

[@JM.Tucker1155]

Great break down! Thank you for your input. Well done.

[@dee6610]

This was such an interesting video, really appreciate your commentary on this track. Other takes I’ve seen have been much more literal - and not necessarily wrong - but yours seems more true to the persona Kendrick has cultivated over the course of his career. Excellent work!

[@thecrimaro]

I appreciate your break downs. Gives me perspective when I listen to songs now and an open mind in how to hear them. Good stuff keep it up.

[@MrMaw24]

Extremely glad I've come across this channel. Thoughtful passionate dissection of one of the greatest arts without all the hyperbole and need to push an agenda. We need more people like you Rob to be at the forefront of this genre we love! Salute!

[@denvillecarlyle4096]

Some people in life have done unspeakable evil and then we are thought if we confess our sins and repent we can be saved thats is the essence of Christianity.

[@Sheija]

The song ‘Made N****s’ is a play on the term Made Men in the Italian mafia, which is basically a fully initiated member (you have to be sponsored by another made man and swear a blood oath). The oath varies, but a common example is: “As burns this saint, so will burn my soul. I enter alive and I will have to get out dead.” No coincidence that Dot starts this song rapping “I got this fire burning in me from within”. It’s like him and the other fallen angels/reincarnated musicians are all the Made 🥷🏿s of heaven/hell. And the song ends with him swearing a new oath to God. Another dope aspect is that Lucifer is looked at as a prince, the leader of the Fallen angels. Made N****s is from Pac’s Makaveli era where he was leading the Outlaws, which is a parallel of Lucifer and his outlaw angels. Also the real Machiavelli is most famous for writing ‘The Prince’ and was from Florence, which brings it full circle to the Italian mafia connection. Love this breakdown G!

[@jrcolacola]

@27:35 When Kendrick said "I'm ashamed that I ever created that enemy", I think "enemy" is a double. Enemy or Inner me. Which aligns with what you said about Kendrick self reflection of himself.

[@vino6018]

Great breakdown. I was waiting. You did it the best. This song along with man at the garden was top tier… for words and picture painting is like nas and pac. You made me go back to (damn,tpabf, to listen to the progression of songs for the connection). Thank you 4 that. Keep this ish going Rob. The way the take your time and study each line, is appreciated. 💪🏾🤲🏾

[@GamingAndSocialism]

It might be the best song I’ve heard in my life time. At least top 3, but I always connect really strongly with themes of redemption, so it could just be me

[@ShadStu804]

Dope breakdown. Reminds me of DMX song Damien.

[@KennethAkpo]

I changed my mind, Artist like Kendrick should do interviews just to help me understand songs like this, lol. Is he saying we are the fallen Angels, and earth is the punishment for us to seek redemption? Gadam!

[@fangal12]

DAMN.

[@zaySTL]

Great work bro, thank you!

[@JJBU4L]

Great breakdown, per usual.

[@kincamell2]

Gratitude for sharing this video.

[@RobMarkman]

Gratitude for you watching it. Fr

[@fatmata.binta.b]

The themes of redemption make me think of the "God saves gangsters, too" banner from "Squabble Up"!!!

[@dejuanTblanton]

Best track imo

[@roronoaxhris2175]

Hey Rob if you ever have the time and just want to explore an alternative interpretation of the song, I suggest this breakdown by a youtuber named The Carla Nelson Show...she's a poet and devout Christian and I think out of all the breakdowns of this song, hers is the best. I won't spoil everything she breaks down, but to her, the very beginning of the song is the devil because of the bible references in the first few lines, not Kendrick. Also, a major theme is the relationship the devil has with their father in each life/body he lives in. But she really does a great job of explaining the poetry in Kendrick's words and bible references Great breakdown though! I love each of them and CANNOT wait for your Gloria breakdown! 🔥

[@bkkkaa1]

So refreshing New fan New subscriber Keep it up Am gonna watch old video Amazing work Total support

[@RobMarkman]

Thank you!!!!

[@kincamell2]

"My only fear of death, is reincarnation. I use my last breath, to reach the whole nation"- Tupac

[@RobMarkman]

🤔🤔🤔

[@oMyNamesE]

Avirex jacket tough

[@RobMarkman]

Appreciate that!!!

[@PeacefulWretch]

Absolute best breakdown of this song I've seen! 🫡

[@RobMarkman]

Damn that says a lot. I don’t take it for granted

[@islandindigo7119]

Fav vid from you so far. And they've all been good.

[@RobMarkman]

Wow. Favorite. That’s saying a lot. Thank you

[@DE_MusicPublishing]

Reincarnation seems to be the main theme of the album if you consider the opening bar on ‘Squabble up’, and of course this song. But also, he brought new life to Luther, Tupac, Nas’’One Mic’, & SWV to name a few.

[@mustafaahali3474]

Great review fam !!!!

[@RobMarkman]

Thanks for watching.

[@BluEx22329]

Got my LA tickets for the day after my bday. Also Dot left earth on "reincarnated". Thanks for the content bro much appreciated an respected 💯

[@cajuncombatmartialarts513]

Great video man🔥

[@ess-pee-arr]

Reincarnated is definitely one of the best off the new album. It's an example of true art as made evident by the discussion it creates. The devil being incarnated as a famous musician then reincarnated over and over is such a clever way to address the duality in himself. At the end it's almost a claim of him also being Jesus reincarnated too right? Because belief in Jesus is what redeems and removes the power of sin. Note, I am not deep into religion either. That's just how I interpreted it. Another thing about the song that I think is dope is that it displays Kendrick's ability to mimic other rappers' deliveries almost flawlessly. He did the same thing on The Heart Part 5 when he was rapping as Nipsey.

[@Kardagod]

What if it’s also a double entendre? Like “I put my faith in these lyrics hoping i make ‘a band’” Like a group of people plying in unison?

[@Matt-vx7zp]

Dogg, the Jacket is TUFF

[@RobMarkman]

Thanks homie!!

[@Baker19911]

Dope video!

[@AmbrosiusLatro]

Been waiting on this.

[@diyonhenry663]

Another reference of him asking god, “did he do everything right?” Was in untitled unmastered track 1. God asked him what have you did for me, and Kendrick lays out all of his accomplishments and good deeds. It leads me to ask the question, is he living through his faith or is he truly wanting to honor god for all he has done for him? In my thoughts, I believe that he is honoring.

[@ikeinspiration]

Dope podcast Rob! It's so refreshing to have a hip hop journalist who focuses on the artist's music instead of drama and gossip. I have a podcast called "Ike Inspiration" where I have guest discuss topics their passionate about. I believe we would have an insightful original conversation about modern hip hop and artistic integrity. If you are interested, I would love to have you on the podcast!

[@jogreen40]

This song is insane. This song, gloria and heart pt. 6 are for the OG kendrick fans

[@desireeeeam]

Schulz comments reminded me of when Kramer lost it on stage yelling the n-word. Like he already said it, so he just went crazyyy, couldn’t go back

[@RobMarkman]

Insane. It was just weird.

[@DE_MusicPublishing]

Initially I thought Kendrick was talking about himself at the beginning before the 1947 reference. After a few listens I think the whole song is written from Satan’s point of view inside of the 3 musicians referenced.

[@RuslanKD]

Great analysis. “Past life therapy” isn’t therapy fam 😂😂😂 that’s eastern new age nonsense.

[@rentsuki7113]

I grew up in Christianity and I’ve asked about Lucifer’s redemption since a teenager. When reading about Yeshua (Jesus) when he dies on the cross he goes to hell to give the good word and helps souls in hell. I’ve always had this feeling that Yeshua went to hell to redeem Lucifer as well to extend grace and mercy. The church fight me on that, but if God is in Unconditional Love, wouldn’t that same love have to extend to Lucifer as well? In 2015 I wrote in my journal a Lucifer redemption story. And there’s a show call Lucifer that I think everyone should check out. People have been programmed to only view Lucifer in a bad light and that’s not coo especially if this was God’s favorite Angel. Like you gotta question that.

[@Queen_pillowtop]

When I listened to it, it seemed like he was past people that were musicians and because he didn’t learn the lesson he had to come back. Then when he described something or someone else…sounded like he was telling the story of Lucifer fall from heaven when he became jealous of something. Lucifer had a beautiful voice and was great with music etc. I’m paraphrasing but that’s what I got from the song…I’m going to listen your insight now.

[@dillonroyalfeathayes8976]

You solid man

[@komugemon8010]

Kendrick rewriting the devil's story feels like an extension of him trying to understand and offer a path to redemption to Kodak Black and everyone like him on Mr. Morale and the Big Steppers.

[@eltonkinki4818]

Sometimes i get sad thinking are we ever gonna get a rapper like kendrick that really cares about this craft like the way he does and is as good

[@GiggsFromTheSouth]

I really enjoyed this breakdown and how Kendrick is able to show growth in his lyrics. I don't think you far off with your Pride theory.

[@sandilekhalidzwane]

King King King King King.. Aye KING.

[@groovesbymarsh]

Still listen to your interview with Kendrick about to pimp a butterfly from time to time💯

[@ChangeThatBeatyo]

In reference to the Drake beef, I don't think the "I'm ashamed that I ever created that enemy" is about him. I think the "But you love war... How can they forgive when there's no forgiveness in your heart?" is partially about Drake. The Dissect podcast had a great interpretation over this part of the song, where they mentioned how in this song Kendrick was kicked out his house/heaven by God but earned his way back home through rehabilitation, but since Kendrick sees himself as a vessel of God's word, this begs the question, does Kendrick believe he can chasten others in the way God chastened him in order to rehabilitate others? This calls back to the outro in 'FEAR.': "That man chastens his son, so the Lord, thy God, chasten thee So just like you'll chasten your own son He's gonna chasten you because He loves you So that's why we get chastised, that's why we're in the position we're in Until we come back to these laws, statutes and commandments And do what the Lord said, these curses is gonna be upon us" So I don't think he's ashamed or regrets any part of the beef, I think he believes in order for his actions to be justified, he needs to have a real intention to give others a chance to be forgiven empathetically if shown to be rehabilitated. The "I'm ashamed that I ever created that enemy" is more about the previous line about "no more putting these people in fear... you crushed a lot of people keeping their thoughts in captivity" whether it's relating to United In Grief's "be afraid." or any other song, I think he's saying he regrets putting people in fear that there's no hope of rehabilitation or forgiveness of their sin, instead of more positive messages from God to inspire, and bring understanding "The more light that I can capture" Just my thoughts, great video, love your breakdowns :)

[@j-slotsfromdabackblockstv8105]

That man said he was the devil 👿

[@djortiz3884]

Who sneak watching at work? 😂

[@RobMarkman]

Chill don’t get caught lol

[@djortiz3884]

Lol. Can’t miss it big bro

[@BluEx22329]

Im on vacation 😂

[@djortiz3884]

@@BluEx22329 😑 Enjoy brother

[@BigMir248]

PRIDE, LOVE, FEEL. All callbacks to DAMN.

[@RobMarkman]

For real

[@adrienstaats9403]

I’m early(ish). His delivery in the first verse reminds me a bit of DMX as well. On an unrelated note, what is the biggest piece of advice you can give on fatherhood, @Rob Markman?

[@Obi-UnoKenobi]

John Lee Hooker was a Blues musician and was never at the top of RnB. I say Jackie Wilson because he started out running the streets then shot up to the top of the charts but never put anybody on. His father was a preacher as well. I can also see your thought of it just being an archetype of a musician during those times. I don't know if you're going to do ”Hey Now” but wanted to know if you recognized Brother J's cadence when Kendrick said, "The Black know I strangled a GOAT".

[@IronLung5]

PRIDE. is my favorite song off Damn and reincarnated my favorite off GNX

[@EclecticPotpourri]

I agree parallels. Their were hundreds of smaller town African American women all over the USA all had dreams of fame.

[@vee5019]

He’s talking about his past lives. That could be on this plane or another. If we are looking at this era we have to look at who died and past away before he was born in his present life in 1987. So if the first was famous in 1947, that life has to end before the birth of the new one in 1987.