Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me (Alternative Intro)

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

That beat is so damn peaceful and makes you think of your past and future 💯 percent.

[@brnistivenson210]

Brother type Isaiah Rashad Part III and listen

[@MikeJay-on5tt]

@@brnistivenson210 Okay I'll do that

[@buddaman-ro9te]

​@@MikeJay-on5tt qq

[@josephapodaca1047]

Fu

[@vanpuldo]

BINGO

[@wayyytoolab]

"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?" after a long build up this line always gets me....

[@matthewarthur4659]

Your profile pic is cooked bruh

[@followmylead1008]

This entire album helped me get through a very dark era of my life especially when being a young adult 23-23 still searching for my identity and not knowing if you will survive in the real world. The words resonated with me, because it was so much madness and violence that surrounded my life at that time and to almost think that my life would be short lived but I’m happy to say I’m 34 now with a family and two college degrees later! IM HAPPY I DIDN’T LET MY YOUNGER SELF DOWN. Kendrick has a unique way of telling stories that could be envisioned on so many levels.

[@zztoff]

Shout out to you.

[@mistaphunkii]

You feel me??? I was 19 when this dropped. A year outta high school and going through a crazy time in my life with trying to learn who I am and maintain relationships that weren’t always good for me. Definitely my own maad city. Now Im 31 with better relationships as well as more confidence and perspective.

[@followmylead1008]

@@mistaphunkii proud of you my brother for staying focus and still persevering!!! I stand with you in spirit!!

[@WuntaykTimmy1]

Man. MAN!! I jumped UP! When I read 34, i juss turned 23 coupla days ago and im constantly stressing bout what imma do, how imma navigate this crazy world, and what my place is in it and my "legacy" And Kendrick is seriously resonating with me right now more than ever in my life, particularly the heart pt 1&2. He's about 23-23 in those and his words are my words spoken out loud. It's comforting to know someone like you or Kendrick could have gone thru sum similar to me and not only made it out alive, but happy. I juss wanna be happy. I'm praying for you and your family's health my friend. And I'm forever wishing you tha best 🙌🏿

[@followmylead1008]

@@WuntaykTimmy1 happy belated family!! I don’t know your situation but what I could tell you as a start is to head in the right direction is surround yourself with positive determined people that will push you to do right for yourself and family. More IMPORTANTLY if you believe in a higher power then let that be the 1st in your life above all!! Kendrick’s music overall helped with a lot of self reflection and I know it will be a guide and tool for you as well. Stay strong brother and no matter how hard times get just always remember things don’t stay the same forever just keep moving and make goals as you go along! 1 love ✌🏾

[@topshelfRso]

This song saved me from a deep depression back 2012. Am glad am here stil and been a better version of who i was to . This is the purest RAP artistry my soul has ever witnessed.

[@kamaalabstract]

Maaannn same..

[@Smitty-xd7jk]

This has to be one of the greatest stories ever told in music!

[@elliswilkinson7346]

This and Stan for hip hop for sure. You could also say dance with the devil but it’s a bit too dark removing any replay value

[@313DillaFan]

This song solidified KDot as 🐐

[@elliswilkinson7346]

@@313DillaFan best of this generation. A shame that lots of ppl don’t appreciate or don’t notice the genius in his music

[@glizzygmoind.1912]

Man especially when you realize understand was a product either before or after the song😭 I can hear it In the intro “his eyes blood shoot red”

[@SwaggSurfer35]

I’m so happy I heard this when I did ❤

[@JiiWoon]

when she said " i'll never fade away , i'll never fade away" and her voice faded away at the end of the verse, CHILLS!

[@michellelong5081]

Same…..

[@ghostgauntlet2746]

don’t you mean “he” and “him?”

[@ilextravis9604]

Fuck all the drake disses, the world needs to hear this 🙏

[@amyszxx]

Drake disses>

[@Dev-em7ow]

​@@amyszxxmost obvious rage bait of all time

[@tanaka9617]

this one song is better than everything Aubrey has given us

[@Hachiko-888]

can we stop bringing up the beef for the love of allah

[@kristophertibbets5986]

@@Hachiko-888you just did.

[@Neo-ti2rz]

This is soul music. Kendrick is a 1 in lifetime artist. 💫

[@UmidHasanov]

This song is massively underappreciated. His best song. Up there along with Count Me Out and U. Dot is very very unique.

[@baileystARTstuff]

I wasted like half a blunt staring at the wall the first time I hear this

[@siuta1346]

W

[@jahosaphat1080]

Locked in

[@jetpackagez]

it's not a waste 😶‍🌫️

[@d2z3ro54]

@@jetpackagez fr first thing i thought when i read that

[@jasonjackson5321]

Facts it made me understand what's most precious to me

[@AngelLove1207]

This is actually why Kendrick won!

[@jimmypurrpgem2995]

The only good album he did. And besides section 80. The rest is ass

[@desfa12]

@@jimmypurrpgem2995you’re trolling right?

[@jimmypurrpgem2995]

@@desfa12 lemme guess. To mid a butterfly is your favorite album?

[@chaos_flower]

@@jimmypurrpgem2995 Wouldn't blame you for thinking it's mid if you got zero media literacy.

[@desfa12]

@@jimmypurrpgem2995 no its cherry bomb

[@toongamer2810]

Kendrick's a genuine genius. This is amazing, the opening is so calming

[@matthewdrake2013]

WHY AM I JUST NOW HEARING THIS?!? Perfect blend of the sample and an excellent transition!!!

[@siuta1346]

appreciate the kind words g 💙🤝🏽

[@GhostOD2020]

That first verse brings me to tears every time

[@07questionmark]

gosh I wish I could arrive at the first verse, I get emotional at the first notes of the intro

[@LOSTGPS]

This and J Coles "For your eyez only" are 2 of the best stories told in current hiphop.

[@sshiloo]

glad someone mentioned 4yeo. these 2 songs are amazing.

[@Ruby-Ricky]

​@@sshilooyeah I love the storytelling from both dot and cole!

[@PrimTechniciansLLC]

The colab would have been legendary

[@PrimTechniciansLLC]

The right Kaleb not that other one outside the barbershop or forbidden fruit

[@jordanforbes-amos2042]

Listen to PROM/KING by Saba

[@toddmontgomery6590]

Thank you Compton for birthing a legend. Love you Kendrick

[@christhomas259]

Yess

[@tanishqshrivas1546]

The whole City?

[@jamalalqassem5079]

Compton is very artistic. Lots of good music came from there, despite the govt poisoning communities like this@@tanishqshrivas1546

[@Themilkshield]

and thanks to kennys dad for "comming" just the right angle his x sperm reached kennys mother to birth kung-fu kenny

[@King-hs9zc]

Yep the whole city

[@madebybroovy]

Clean sample transition

[@Layzie_loc]

hey ethan my neph

[@Layzie_loc]

miss u bro

[@genesispaxton-w3r]

That first verse brings me to tears every time Kendrick Lamar is killing it on this track! The only reason he’s not getting more hits is because he hasn’t checked out the short on my channel that breaks down how all these trappers are blowing up so big.

[@princemalice8188]

ive never heard this version. i was playing the game and had music on in the backround. i thought my playlist switched to my lofi playlist. when the transition hit my eyes teared up lol. this my fav kendrick song. the intro is fire.

[@mohamedayoub6499]

It’s beautiful man

[@domingosnguenha6020]

kendrick knows how to tell a story in a way that we feel and understand , hands down , magical song 💯

[@Gwidas78]

This is actually better than original with a really good transition

[@jiawenyang3062]

不😅udu

[@phrontsyde]

@@jiawenyang3062 Don't speak your language but music knows no boundaries💯🤙🏾😆

[@HouseTre007]

Definitely

[@KobeLoverTatum]

It’s an amazing transition on its own but not when you listen try and place it in the album, Sing about me comes on after Swimming Pools and the death skit.

[@Ricky27812]

Nothing is better they all top tier it's literally the same song with a mash up that's really it lol

[@phantomkirsten]

This intro is so clean

[@ThaBlueprintXI]

I can listen to this song all day long..❤

[@taahthe7th664]

bro tha intro gave me goosebumps man😭 glad i found this again

[@stingrayriganetti1279]

I'm in tears..... I'm thinking about my childhood neighbor going through this exactly...she made sure I ate ...I use to starve

[@siuta1346]

damn im sorry you had to go thru that g

[@Branman404]

I love hearing different versions of my favorite songs, it was simple change but powerful nonethless, thank you for posting this it came to me in a time I needed to hear it.

[@BluEx22329]

That shyt was fire

[@juancorona5618]

Bro chills like listening to it again like if i found an ancient book or poem by himmothy

[@Dawiseberry1019]

I had to revisit today because this version is my favorite. The intro makes me feel like I'm in an old time detective movie. Then the beat drop brings me back to present time ❤

[@outmywritemind1739]

yes because what this song needed was to be longer lol you killed it tho, i have this in my playlist instead of the original now

[@thabangkgafela9385]

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 I woke up this morning and figured I'd call you In case I'm not here tomorrow, I'm hoping 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 and a fight he tried to put up But the type of bullet that stuck had went against his will As blood spilled on your hands, my plans 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 that 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 young'n 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'mma 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) 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 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 hearing about it But doubted your ignorance how could you ever just put her on blast and shit Judging her past and shit, well, it's completely my future Her nigga behind me right now asking for ass and shit And I'mma need that forty dollars even if I gotta Fuck, suck and swallow in the parking lot Gonzales Park, I'm followed by a married man, a father of three My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinkling 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 trying to 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'mma get it or die trying I'm eyeing every male gender with intentions of buying You lying to these motherfuckers, talking 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... 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 Sometimes I look in a mirror and ask myself: Am I really scared of passing 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 make sure that my lifeline Reeking the scent of a reaper, ensuring that my allegiance With the other side may come soon, and if I'm doomed May the womb help my mother be blessed for many moons I suffer a lot, and every day the 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 wondering when I'mma 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 of something that's realer than the TV screen By any means, wasn't trying to offend or come between Her personal life, I was like, "It need to be told" Cursing the life of twenty generations after her soul Exactly what'd happen if I ain't continued rappin' Or steady being 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 Fighting 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? 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 (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

[@andrewsearcy8078]

are you serious !

[@B4LowEi]

Thanks mate

[@alingrace6177]

The real mvp lol

[@HelloMyNameIsCody]

Jesus Christ. Thank you Kendrick. I know you’ll never see this or understand the mold you made. Jesus….

[@MacaveliDeli]

Thank you so much 💯💯

[@just4fun1101]

One of the best song of Kendrick Lamar

[@flofearless9173]

This Is one of the greatest songs I’ve ever heard past present and future. The 90s style chill underground beat with Kendrick’s flow…and the way he broke down 3 different stories is truly a art! Thanks for the upload 🔥🔥🔥👊🏾

[@empyriel6900]

need this on streaming services right now

[@THAT_BOI_OMARI]

frr🎉

[@animeresume47]

Drake will never have such a song as this one...he wishes to be this great😢

[@Keyblade11master]

the intro is straight fire

[@LUCAONTC]

This song is still perfect age like wine still sound the same as I heard it in high school literally one of his best songs ever made

[@denislekaj6065]

Masterpiece.

[@alexmojarro2065]

This that jam that'll last 1000s years

[@InJJWeTrustOfficial]

Awesome job using the samples to make that intro.. totally creative, totally seamless!

[@MrMixerupper]

this is the intro from Isaiah Rashad's song called Part III, so interesting to see how it fits, especially since they're both TDE artists

[@SagittechTelecom]

was looking for this comment, hello from Jamaica

[@nwut]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5fbf598ert4ick its from this (og sample)

[@jasonzulauf1436]

This is the hardest transition from don’t understand melody to sing about me, holy shit fam

[@carvo2561]

Extremely beautiful way to make a great song much greater

[@justjoshin4142]

Yo this is the song that gets me out of that self delete mental

[@Dutch3k5]

Hang in there bro. I’m in my 40’s and been there before.

[@Drewgoza]

This gives the song an even more ominous tone. I love it

[@jonesp9637]

This intro is amazing, shoutout to whoever created it!

[@anmolchand6279]

Best song ever !!

[@Synik]

Awesome intro on this one!

[@JayBahdMoore]

this song saved my life.

[@Dudja]

so dope

[@zuezsz]

Smoking a blunt while listening to this is the last thing i didnt know i needed

[@Nox930]

Live with no regret. Ignorance is bliss

[@officialKidIso]

That was beautiful

[@portbasic2333]

Perfect transition

[@Ziahmyers1944]

If Kendrick ever needed a visionary assistant for a music video to this I have so many dope ass ideas ❤ love this classic always will .

[@justinross940]

Wow!!!! This alternative opening on the track...... WTF.... I just cant ... 100% art .... Song is dope.....

[@vanpuldo]

I love this song

[@No14m3]

fav song in highschool

[@Minimal_M]

This is so dope dude

[@TRiNi_ZDG]

Listen to "Don't Understand" by Kendrick right before for a perfect transition from one song to the next.

[@KryptonIstheFuture]

it really is

[@domfenton9759]

Yes

[@kyleayuba4478]

So this us how Isaiah rashard flipped it for welcome to the game. TDE producers are genius

[@hectoribarra4466]

This randomly came on while I was working and I'm like what is this intro i've heard it before. Gives J Cole vibes as well would like to see what he could do on this beat. I remember bumping this in my mommas van back in 2012-2013

[@ravinderaujla1321]

Flawless execution

[@Augustborne]

“I’ll never fade away, I’ll never fade away, I’ll never fade away.” As the the verse begins to fade out, amazing editing.

[@lgdasilva5989]

"...Am I really scared of passing 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..." One of my favorite lines from this song

[@ericinjai2639]

just realized that Isaiah Rashad - Part III uses the same sample. i've been sleeping for toooo long

[@Chris-iz3qx]

was wondering when this was going to be picked up lol. I peeped it as a Rashad joint before kendricks

[@carlitasdre]

08.04.23 and I still feel like this this.

[@tonybravo4487]

Like this one way much Betta dope asf

[@stgeorge916]

How did I stumble on this intro masterpiece

[@BluEx22329]

Sounds like a movie

[@robbieb6623]

Pieces of a kid ❤

[@Reeniebush2011]

Kendrick lamar need to make the best of songs like this on a vinyl album ❤

[@hmapa9999]

Wow I never knew about this version! This made me realize that the instrumental sounds like the same beat from "Don't understand" by Kendrick. That's krazy

[@davidmamyan2000]

His Best Song

[@BlvckSheeep]

Drake doesn't even have 50 producers/writers to have this kind of purity in the beats. And not to mention the lyrics, Kendrick is unique!

[@KhandelwalOjas]

"My mind is really distorted I find nothing but trouble in my life " 🕊️❤️‍🩹🗣️

[@undr8tdla898]

The long intros/outros in music is missing in this generation. The music is just important as the lyrics 💯

[@dontaeham8558]

Amazing intro to blend in❤

[@colindanjou670]

Rest easy my beautiful parents I will always sing bout y'all

[@oasaykendrickieve556]

love this song

[@FelipeTrujillo-b8s]

This songs intro makes you feel like your about throw in the towel just for the beat to kick in.

[@jsun7972]

Promise that you'll sing about me for ever 🙏

[@RobertoRayoHerrera]

This is why Kendrick is the GOAT

[@iannorriss1508]

bruh Isaiah rashad sampled that shit in the very beginning in Sydney jones. One of my favorite songs by him. I miss 2010-2016 😭 fuck

[@osamabinlaggin8359]

Wtf, somebody stole this. This one and the other one sound exactly the same but this one was made longer ago so I’m with you on this

[@siuta1346]

Ppreciate it g 🤝🏽

[@NehemiahP]

Original sample in the beginning. Nice!

[@AfroNinja238]

I never knew Kendrick and Isaiah Rashad sampled the same beat🤯

[@BenDover-xk7jz]

What is the isaiah rashad song name with the best

[@BenDover-xk7jz]

*beat

[@eweyftw3783]

@@BenDover-xk7jz song is Part III

[@domfenton9759]

& ‘Don’t Understand’ by Kendrick from one of his old mixtapes

[@StincyTuna]

This is the comment I was looking for

[@adduco1]

WTF!!! INCREIBLE!!!

[@apostlediorr]

i love music

[@RobTurner8126]

Sec80 Kendrick High power!!

[@MaxTaylor-yx8bi]

Kendrick's manifesto rh💯

[@56nights61]

no it’s awesome, even takes me more back in time

[@Greg.Lacoste]

love this alternative intro

[@chrismcqueen4134]

This is HARD

[@prot3333]

Yeah, coul! I was doubting about Kendrick, but after this track feels much better. Generous KZbin AI send me more from that guy, I'm too busy to search by myself))

[@rururu5877]

Man kendrick my guy is cool

[@Mohammedssbu]

This is his best song

[@jamsenbanch]

This song came on autopay and I didn’t know what I was listening to but it it was familiar and comfy, then it transitioned and I was like WHAT

[@siuta1346]

picturing this happening in my head , haha that’s dope

[@heygoodthatis476]

Rest in peace tony

[@nationxcmo]

2023 still fire 🔥 🔥🐐

[@_Michael.Knight]

you put that Isaiah Rashad sample on the front on this omg 🔥🔥🔥

[@Syrace]

dont understand is the prequel to sing about me you can hear in the beginning it sounds like that beat.