PSYCHOTHERAPIST REACTS to Kendrick Lamar- U

[@alexthegemini666]

I think it's time for this man to hear Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst. This song is just incredible and carries a deeper look into his mind and life

[@herculeex]

YES

[@theuglyducklingbelugawhale2645]

exactly

[@Im2LegitFedEx]

I'd be happy to see that

[@dbln2275]

React to this

[@jbtreee4047]

It’s music btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSciZSgo9V5jJo 🤌🏽🌬

[@DrtBgMarx]

He does a song called “I” which is a rebuttal to this song where he finds his confidence back.

[@Blue4626]

Wow how did I not realize u is literally a response to this after all this time! I feel like I’m always finding something new to love about kendricks music.

[@lunaticheaven9446]

@@Blue4626 U came before I on the album lmao

[@Blue4626]

@@lunaticheaven9446 lol no u is somewhere in the middle i think, maybe right before alright? but i know i is at the very end right before mortal man.

[@matthiasbenjaminsson]

@@Blue4626 if U is in the middle and I is at the end then U comes before I, right?

[@shaunvaesau]

@@matthiasbenjaminsson yes u comes before i. In i he says “I went to war last night” meaning spiritual warfare with himself or “u”.

[@BobBobOnYouTube]

The line when he says “I’m f’d up, but I ain’t as f’d up as you” is crazy because he’s talking to himself. Like he’s saying his sober self is more messed up than his drunken self. Possibly feeling like his need to be wasted before he can look back on perceived failures and be honest about them, is having a real impact on who he is and his ability to function as a “normal” person.

[@damson9470]

You're smart

[@TheHarlemWay]

Exactly. 🎯

[@luckyspurs]

Fits perfectly with the "you ain't felt grief 'til you felt it sober" and "you ain't felt guilt 'til you felt it sober" lines in Mother I Sober, 7 years later.

[@ahsenserhat9270]

It's vice versa. His drunken self is less messed up than his sober self because the guilt hits more clear when he's sober, also he is talking while drunk in that part of the song. It's really horrible.

[@tommarren3809]

This is the most brutal, and accurate, description of major depression I've ever heard/seen in any medium. Thankfully I've never had suicidal ideation, but I've frequently wondered why I haven't. It's the kind of honesty that's hard to convey to a therapist, and he released it as a track. You said listen to positive music in a depressive episode- I listen to this track, because it tells me I'm not alone and depression isn't a sign of failure.

[@kentekuzan]

you should also check out solace by earl sweatshirt it might even capture it better than this masterpiece

[@tommarren3809]

@@kentekuzan I feel like Solace is a better depiction of the experience of being in a depressive episode, but I know I'm depressed. The real experience I have with depression is the impotent rage at knowing 'I'm just stuck in my head' but not being able to do anything about it here and now, and I don't think Solace has the anger part really covered. Not to say the song is bad or anything, I do like the production and it is a more honest depiction of depression than we normally see. It's just that when I'm in a depressive episode, I know I'm being irrational and just need to 'shake myself out of it,' but can't, hence anger and frustration. I don't really hear that in Earl's track.

[@francopruzzo6007]

I passed through that, I wish I got into Kendrick before so I could have this song while I was feeling likethat, now I can relate my past to it

[@chosentone]

What's crazy about this song is that the producer said they recorded this song in complete darkness because Kendrick was literally crying. TPAB is the best album ever, so much truth and realness on this album. Thank u for this video! You should do "How much a Dollar Cost" and "Sing About Me, I'm Dying of Thirst"

[@wm_9640]

I never knew that, got any links about the producer talking about the recording process?

[@nonamebrand01]

@@wm_9640 sound wave talked about it, if you search the making of u there is a video with a clip of soundwave talking about it

[@AntiSocialExtrovert323]

I love this so much, Kendrick really goes there and gives us his reallest self.

[@ricardopescador3723]

They did an interview about it it’s on KZbin

[@critikoji245]

@@wm_9640 There is no confirmation that he cried, though its doesn’t seem too far off. Sounwave (kendrick’s producer) said this in an interview "[The] session for “U” was very uncomfortable. [Lamar] wrote it in the booth. The mic was on and I could hear him walking back and forth and having these super angry vocals. Then he’d start recording with the lights off and it was super emotional. I never asked what got into him that day."

[@CONTASTIC8]

the little brother he talks about was his best friend who he considered a little brother, whom eventually died to complications from a drive by shooting

[@matthewboylan1808]

You gotta do “How Much a Dollar Cost” by Kendrick, Superb story telling with a cool message!

[@StormKidification]

This comment is right

[@logangster8559]

yes

[@allaster_friendsonthego]

Yes indeed. Add it to the Google Form on his description

[@danielgoodwin1461]

Absolutely!

[@lukako17]

"cool" message lol. I get it the song has good story telling and the message speaks volume but idk about calling it cool. It's not like just enjoy life type of message lol.

[@hesoquamtv]

His friend got murdered while he was on the road. He assumed we was going to recover while in the hospital so he FaceTimed him instead of going to go visit and his friend end up dying. The sister of the friend is the one speaking in the second part..

[@joshacd150]

What? thats SAMIDOT. and even that description is sort of wrong

[@joshacd150]

What? thats SAMIDOT. and even that description is sort of wrong

[@silvers983]

Kendrick Lamar's album 'DAMN' was the first non-classical or jazz album to win a Pulitzer Prize for Music.

[@zeldris3539]

*DAMN.

[@LuisCastillo-rt5nk]

DAMN was amazing but to me his magnum opus was TPAB, the whole album is just on another level, one of the greatest albums of all time.

[@jbtreee4047]

It’s music btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSciZSgo9V5jJo 🤌🏽🌬

[@Bundpataka]

@@LuisCastillo-rt5nk I’m pretty sure he got the Pulitzer for Damn cuz the academy felt bad for not giving it to him for TPAB lol

[@Whatdoyouwant904]

@@Bundpataka TPAB, and GKMC

[@mcblaloc]

This is one of my favorite Kendrick songs, and has been for a long time. My therapist calls this voice, the more negative, self-hating, self-abusive voice, the "narrator." She calls the more positive, loving, friendly, confident voice the "ally." Kendrick's song "u" is about the narrator. His song "i" is about the ally.

[@deseanlothian]

Still chilling everytime to listen, a man pour himself out like this. Hearing him sniffle and cry about his pain; it doesn't get more raw than this.

[@billbill6094]

Yeah, this actually happened to Kendrick, where he locked himself in a hotel and seriously considered suicide. However, this entire album was about opposites, yin and yang almost. The song "I" came after this, and it was about where he was after. About how he loved himself deeply, and not for any superficial reasons like money and acclaim or because he had accomplishments to flex. That he loves himself for who and what he is, the very core of his being. A complete 180 from letting the events in the world cut into him to seeing all the destruction around him and still going through life with a genuine smile.

[@AntiSocialExtrovert323]

all his albums have the "opposites" theme, it's why he so frequently brings up that he's a Gemini

[@luckyspurs]

@@AntiSocialExtrovert323 Also like how bringing up him being a Gemini (one of the reasons he references Kanye a lot too), allows him to have songs where he acts toxic or demonic even post Mr Morale. So you know he's in a better headspace but can still tap into the cold 'needle away under someone's skin and crawl into their psyche" side.

[@aj2218]

SO GLAD you’ve covered this one Tom! Kendricks got a lot of amazing music. Love seeing the channel grow every day!

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Thanks so much! Appreciate your support!😊👍

[@r.i.petika829]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial you’re seriously offering such a unique perspective, content, and analysis of this music. Thank you, please don’t stop ❤️

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

@@r.i.petika829 that’s kind of you to say! Thank you so much!😊👍

[@jbtreee4047]

It’s music btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSciZSgo9V5jJo 🤌🏽🌬

[@SMG7.7.7.7]

When he talks about his sister. He had a song called Keisha song that talk about a young women being abused,rape, and prostituting herself. And at the end of the song Kendrick says “that day i wrote this song. Stared my sister into her face then pressed play. Meaning he was trying to guide her in the opposite direction. but he feels it wasn’t enough

[@EthanLIFT]

Kendrick Lamar is so good man greatest rapper of all time

[@downbeat110]

9:35 i feel like hes not talking about just "leaving his hood" Its more about all the people he left behind. He grew up with these people, and suffered along side of them. And its like ofcourse he did the right thing, being able to elevate his hood and city. The part that really gets him is the family that her couldnt elevate with him. He made it big and was living the life, but in the meanwhile his family was still in the trenches. The person who died wasnt his brother, in blood, but in struggle. He made that promise to watch him, then went on tours made money and partied while he was getting shot in another gang beef. And even after that he didnt even go to see him, thinking he was good. And then he has to look the older brother in the eyes and tell him he failed to keep his promise. its honestly heartbreaking.

[@bonkbonkbonkbonkbonkbonk]

kendrick is such an amazing lyricist, to get into him i HIGHLY suggest ‘Alright’, ‘The Blacker The Berry’ or ‘How Much A Dollar Cost’ from his album To Pimp A Butterfly!

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Put the request in the Google doc (link in the description) so we get it on the list…thanks so much! 😊👍

[@bonkbonkbonkbonkbonkbonk]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial Will do forsure! And no problem at all!

[@Rose_YZ]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial Suicidal Thoughts by The Notorious Big 👀👀

[@DG_Toti]

@@Rose_YZ what was that one song where three guys gave their perspectives on how much gang life messes with people psychologically in the form of three stories?

[@halban3322]

​@@DG_Totighetto boys - my mind is playing tricks on me

[@bridgettewilliams6543]

Kendrick is prob 1 of the best story tellers with his music, it deff makes u think n hits a lil diff

[@jbtreee4047]

It’s music btw kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGSciZSgo9V5jJo 🤌🏽🌬

[@ByeIzzy]

Fear- Kendrick Lamar would be so perfect to react to

[@shaspearman8647]

Yes. Excellent song

[@williamyouzwishen8266]

Best rap song of all time

[@AntiSocialExtrovert323]

thank you for analyzing this. U was the song that started my obsession with Kendrick... I was in my first few months of therapy for my first bipolar depressive episode. As you said, if you don't traumatic feelings and thoughts out of your head they grow. It was so cathartic and powerful to see I'm not alone + hear him articulate the thoughts and feelings that were eating me alive but I couldn't name. I saw you reacted to "Count Me Out" and I'm so excited to watch that next!! His experiences from therapy in that album are so incredible, if you watch interviews w him now you can tell how much it healed him. He used to be very down but is now content and warm in a lot of his interviews :)

[@refusingtoconform]

I think you'll be happy to know that Kendrick has, in fact, gotten therapy since this song.

[@tyler-pg6lm]

What an interesting introduction to Kendrick Lamar for you lol he’s a master artist, there’s so much he does unbelievably well and I need you to listen to more of his music lol “FEEL.” “How Much A Dollar Cost”

[@phuncc]

the art of peer pressure would be a spectacular reaction, its a beautifully told and a chilling song

[@miamac63]

I hope you read these comments. So I am closely cut from the same fabric as Kendrick. Leaving the ghetto, which is what Compton is as well as my childhood grounds, which I venomously call a war zone, and leaving others behind, THEY GUILT YOU because they are also miserable and want to escape. It is easy to blame another for your pain. I still have relatives who now grown try to pass blame for why their lives didn’t go the way they felt it should. They feel that you, the one who escaped, should have saved them too. I didn’t get therapy, well I guess I did but from God, so I do no longer absorb guilt for saving myself. I love that Kendrick is vulnerable enough to pour his heart and truths into his music. But don’t analyze who he is TODAY off “ one song” lol. There is redemption. After you heal, you share the struggle so folks know where you came from. I think he has healed and moved on. Losing your best friend AND your best friend’s brother whilst away, on the road, in a safe environment, doing music, so what “you” love to do, need to do, can cloud one with guilt, especially while grieving that lost. Carrying the weight of trying to succeed so ultimately you can at least save your family by moving them out the hood/ghetto is such a heavy cross to bear. But he did achieve this goal. There is an interview about it.

[@peyswrld]

would loveeeee for you to react to "sing about me, i'm dying of thirst", "the art of peer pressure", and "keisha's song" 🤍 so happy to see you reacting to kendrick lamar, he is hands down one of the top 3 most amazing artists i've seen live. he doesn't just perform but he really puts on a show and tells a story. ☺️

[@sammywilson4223]

Me and my friends would sit around and listen to Kendrick’s music and be enthralled by the way he maneuvered so many thoughts and feelings. You got that same look in your eyes as we did. I see your head bobbin too.

[@danv.2695]

This song is so heartbreaking and vulnerable of Kendrick to release. I’m glad you did this breakdown and how you’re spreading positivity

[@jalynwilson462]

i get goosebumps every time i listen to this

[@toopshigher4037]

this song soo damn heavy, imagine being in the studio watching him record this, gad damn that would be insane!

[@Angeliccrinklefries]

The producer that created the beat says Kendrick recorded this in a dark room because he was crying the whole song and got the whole room emotional

[@danielwinter4009]

Another great choice Tom! Keep it rolling. Don’t be afraid to take a break here and there. KZbin is a lot of work. Thank you so much for this content

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Hanks so much Daniel! Appreciate you thinking of me😊👍

[@Chiodi4real]

Dealing with Trauma is something I just learnt of resent. Sincerely speaking, therapy is important. Feeling like Kendrick, luckily making it out of Africa, living in Canada, having to deal with traumas of the past, dealing with family members, my Dad died, and I couldn’t make it there. I feel like I failed.

[@Owenschaefer]

Yoooo!!! Wasn’t expecting this, so cool you’re reacting to him! I love his changes in flows and beat changes.

[@iwatchanime9789]

so glad i recovered from depression cuz i listened to this song n it used to fuckkkk me up😭

[@vibe9155]

How did you recover?

[@zamiiiirr]

YAYYY, more Kendrick reactions please!!! One of the greatest artists of all time!

[@AndrewEady12]

I gotta say pairing these videos with my actual therapy has become very helpful. Thanks and I love what you two are doing and keep it up.

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Thanks so much for those words and for being so supportive 😊👍

[@trenhen4311]

To really get the full impact of this song u need the whole album. When u hear the music shifting from one ear too the other that’s meant to represent him self destructing and his mind racing. The housekeeping part connects to the poem which he reads through the album “I remember screaming in a hotel room, the evils of Lucy all around me” which this exact song is about. This song is just beautiful man. When you picture him in the hotel room, on top of the world with everything he’s wanted but his self hatred and survivors guilt just snowballs in his mind. The things he brings up even though I can’t relate to him at all he just articulates it so well. He shares his perspective so amazingly. The whole thing of making it out of Compton but seeing the people u grew up succumb to the environment around him. U may know there wasn’t a lot u could do but even though your aware of that fact it doesn’t change how much it weighs on u. It just doesn’t seem right. Making it out of poverty, getting a ton of wealth, being beloved by the culture but seeing those u grew up with suffer.

[@BlessingKennzy]

You’ve gotta listen to the full album, it’s beautiful, a full story

[@LazerProphet]

This is my favorite video of yours, spectacular song and really really good insights from you Tom! Thank you 🙏

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Hanks so much for the kind words!😊👍

[@wally2gen]

Kendrick: Put his heart and soul into a song about doubting himself and not feeling like he’s worth anything Tom Stevens: 😃

[@SteelerLee910]

Survivors remorse is so real and I’ve heard lots of celebrities speak on this issue

[@Biden_Bluh]

You need to listen to "I", the rebuttal to this song.

[@mysaintlaurent566]

“Ghost town” by Kanye is an amazing song that sheds some light on his struggles with mental health (he suffers from bipolar disorder). Id think you’d like

[@luisparanoia460]

I can't help but cry when I hear this song cause I can relate alot of the lyrics back to this point in my life

[@ryand.7650]

I don't wanna get into too much about myself, but just know that what you said about core beliefs being something completely different from just a feeling really resonated with me. Thank you for doing what you do.

[@602west2]

Same I was gonna copy this exact comment glad you said it first💪🏼

[@lukeklop]

The scene that he is describing on this song in the hotel room is meant to take place during the Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City tour, the previous album he released. The subjects of this song deal with imposter syndrome and a sense of guilt that he had abandoned his family and community. He speaks on issues that his family and community in Compton were going through while he was on tour. He felt as if he had abandoned them for fame and money, and that he should have been back in Compton with his family and friends to provide for them

[@JoeShmo15]

Love that you did a reaction to Kendrick! Hopefully you'll dive a little deeper into his music, he's a very talented story teller. Love the videos, keep it up!

[@ryandandurand2625]

You should react to I it’s almost a direct follow up to this song and talks about starting to love himself

[@EANDM71]

Kendrick’s music is so undeniable inspired by Prince. The synths, bass, jazz elements, funk. It’s so Prince who is one of Kendrick’s idols.

[@EANDM71]

The bass and sax solo with the synths sliding in the background! Just pure genius! ❤

[@Jiscold300]

Love how u broke down everything it was on point man

[@JeromeProductions]

Great coverage on this song. He really poured his mind into this track. One of the most grounded songs out there.

[@JoeyDaniels0]

This is one my favorite kendrick songs his lyricism is unmatched 🙌 love the breakdown of this tom!

[@brickhousefrog]

I just want to say that these videos really help brighten my mood and make my day, thank you for what you do.

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Hate very kind of you, thanks a lot😊👍

[@HiddenKeyElement]

@Reaction Therapy Freudian slip?

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

@@HiddenKeyElement 😂😂nope, just typing with 2 thumbs so fast because of all the comments, auto correct stinks sometimes! Sorry about that😩

[@RXKDon]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial you can click on the 3 dots on the right and edit your comment, hope this helps!

[@durakbl1n]

i can’t stop crying while listening to this song

[@GeorgeandMooch]

man this is one of the best reaction videos i’ve ever seen. keep up the great work! subscribed!

[@thomashoopes3839]

You should react to Kendrick Lamar’s “Alright”. He performed a snippet of this song at the Super Bowl but the song is so much more. This song actually became an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement during the tumultuous 2019-2020 period. The music video for this song is a master class in film making.

[@ShotAmazing]

good kendrick songs to react to: the art of peer pressure these walls 'i' ('i' is kind of the opposite of 'u', so may be good to react to next) how much a dollar cost

[@lewisb4321]

Man I want to hear you do so much of Kendrick’s catalog! I’ve listened to so many analysis videos and podcasts of his work and everyone always pulls a different aspect of the message. Also, I’m going to peruse your other videos to make sure you haven’t already done it, but after reviewing “u” you have to see the balance in “i” when he seems to come out the other side.

[@coleterry7222]

I'm here after Kendrick took all his anger and pain out on Drake. Doc help Kendrick please 😂

[@UnchosenMr]

Very intense song, I've been listening to it regularly for years since the album came out. Really nice to have the reaction and insight of a psychotherapist. You are on point ! Change of perception about oneself takes years.

[@basti7312]

kendrick has such a great discography, there's plenty you could react to in the future, my suggestions would be "Duckworth", "Sing about me, im dying of thirst" or "Love", great video! Keep the good work up!

[@Az_meg]

What a great review channel! Glad I found you. And glad you found Kendrick

[@marcotha1st866]

7:11 definitely my favorite part just because of your reaction and appreciation of the music

[@lilbill2441]

Finally a breakdown of my favorite artist

[@wm_9640]

Amazing breakdown man. I can instantly tell you have an appreciation for the music.

[@failure2376]

Ive Been Waiting For Thisssss

[@JustinMarinero]

Unc listening to peak 🔥

[@playlistguru8842]

You gatta listen to part two of the song " I" by Kendrick he continues to the light side of the first story, that even through all these emotion he loves him self.

[@phaines9]

That's something that I have always found the best about Kendrick is how he changes his voice has based on the emotion that he's trying to express and that's why I really want you to do swimming pools.... I love lyrical artists and I think Em, Kendrick and Nas are the best

[@raghad2071]

that was my suggestion!!!!! so excited to watch this lol

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

There ya go Raghad!😁👍

[@williamrivera4191]

A lot of Kendrick’s music has storytelling in it. It’s be cool to see you tackle every song.

[@dierane3976]

amazing reaction! kendrick is truly one of the greats

[@2xa246]

Arguably one of the best hip hop songs made

[@chrispacheco3890]

Excellent excellent video! Kendrick is one of the greats of our time, glad you discovered him!!

[@sins7x]

Absolutely loved this reaction. Im sure someone else will recommend it, but "keisha's song", "sing about me", and "how much a dollar cost" would be great to see you react to

[@samdamusicnerd9838]

I highly reccomend you track out "m.a.a.d city" or "The blacker the berry", they're some of kendricks best songs and the lyrics are phenomenal

[@slikk2108]

Thank god we’re getting some Kendrick up in here

[@martinfelix9029]

Hoping to see more Kendrick songs and some metal one's, already suggested some goodies, love the videos, love from México

[@Mark.mp3]

This song and whole album is truly a beautiful jazzy cinematic experience. Kendrick is a true artist

[@sparks1792]

It’s crazy that you say am I worth it sing about me he says this exact line

[@baileycundiff2154]

I really love how you explain so much in your videos . You’ve opened my eyes too so much and I’m forever grateful. One request I have is pray by jxdn I’d love to hear your thoughts on that song

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Thanks so much Bailey 😊👍

[@baileycundiff2154]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial you’re very welcome !

[@Davjose37]

Exactly what I’ve been waiting for

[@spencerhaskins7423]

Incredible, listened to this song for YEARS and you just added a lot of perspective to it for me on just one listen. PLEASE do “I hate you” by Kendrick.

[@hood1450]

Jelly roll is a must do🙏🏼 Save Me would be a good one to start with🔥

[@d.a.pofficial2316]

Kendrick Lamar “Sing of Me I’m Dying of Thirst” u won’t regret‼️

[@Chrisashlock]

You should really react to more Kendrick there’s a lot to analyze in his songs

[@deseanlothian]

Omg i was gonna comment every day till u made this but i took it back since i felt i couldn't commit. Guess christmas came early. Im so hype to watch.

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Hope you like it desean!😊👍

[@deseanlothian]

@@ReactionTherapyOfficial I just finished it, great insight. Thank you for the content.

[@SocksworthRiffs]

the bars where he mentions the death and God talking to him about failure makes me tear up every time. Can just hear the pain there.

[@chrisoverton2759]

You should check out the entire album. If you were able to dissect this much in a single track, dissecting this album to this degree would help a lot of people

[@marcomoon6062]

I was gonna say do this song someone beat me too it. It's crazy understanding the feeling of the song vs putting it into words and understanding the artists feelings

[@bren1553]

Yungeen Ace - Pain! Heartbreaking song of a tough situation he went through! Would love for you to react. Keep up the great content!

[@mybloodtypeKRYLON]

Always on point Tom 👌 I know you haven't done a freestyle reaction but I stumbled on one of the best put together verses I've heard in a very long time Ray Vaughn - LA leakers freestyle , especially the second beat

[@legofans57]

If you get the Chance to React to DUCKWORTH. It Follows how his life is a blessing in compton, and how he made it by Chance because of the story in the song is amazing. Love the content, it gets me in my feels. Thank YOU.

[@ReactionTherapyOfficial]

Thanks so much for watching! Put the request in the Google doc (link in the description) so we get it on the list…thanks so much! 😊👍

[@lorantmena6373]

Amazing breakdown of a song by one of my favorite artists. Subscribed

[@ethan19quaife]

You relly nail these breakdowns. Please please do How Much a Dollar Cost

[@Chrisashlock]

Kendricks music is great music to Analyze

[@coreykurecki1999]

you've gotta do Kendrick Lamar - FEELS. on the album damn.

[@BluEx22329]

"Fear" is another good one by Kendrick

[@jewellhaas81]

this was so so so so good. im gonna need a lot more from kendrick, and i suggest j cole, specifically his for your eyes only album. woww!

[@mysaintlaurent566]

Amazing song

[@andresgenshinclips4229]

You have to do “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” by Kendrick Lamar. It’s very sad and a great song for reacts.