THERAPIST BREAKS DOWN KENDRICK LAMAR'S SONG 'FEEL'

LCSW Bruce Mufson breaks down the song 'FEEL', off of Kendrick Lamar's latest album DAMN.
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[@marcusdresback]

It’s so refreshing to see a normal guy analyzing rap as the art it is.

[@brucemufson5810]

LOL thank you for that great comment, we really appreciated it. And guess what, your right, as it is an art form. I give all of these artists a huge deal of credit because they open themselves up and put it on the line. It takes a lot of guts to do that and that is why I have so much respect for them. Kendrick is simply one of the best at it.

[@taliaasims]

I love this song so much. It helped me through depression

[@Supramosle22]

I am in love with the idea that an iconic artist can make a 3 minute song that can take upwards of 30 minutes to explain and dissect in a way that allows any human to relate to the type of feelings that go through a persons mind on a daily basis. Self hate, imposter syndrome and depression are real things that can affect even the most iconic members of any given generation.

[@brucemufson5810]

Ding Ding Ding. Perfect, thank you so much for that great insight as this is exactly what we are trying to do. We want people to realize from music that these are the type of feelings that everyone around the world with go through on a daily basis or at some point in their lives and just to be aware of what these feelings and emotions can do to you if you don't process them in a healthy way. Please continue to watch and comment.

[@JeremiahFernandez]

3 minute song that took hundreds of man-hours to create

[@candi-cane2073]

You about to help me make many good college essays 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 this is for sure going to be apart of some evidence 👍🏾

[@chazgiustina8870]

A real friend is someone who makes you comfortable with your flaws. Accepting who you are is the first step to creating the foundation for a strong self image, and a friend who can understand and empathize with you is a very powerful thing. And similar to the Kendrick song LOYALTY., loyalty should be key in a good friendship. I don't believe in family, personally. I think that *friends* are family, and if your biological family do not treat you as an equal/friend then there won't be understanding, and without understanding you can't have a healthy relationship. The title of "family" must be earned.

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and views on what it means to be a real friend. I agree with you. A real true blue friend is with you through thick and thin and accepts you for who you are. None of us are perfect but a friend who lets you be yourself and is happy for who you are and what you stand for is a great person to have around you. Never be around someone that needs "to change you". Unless its something positive like helping you get of drugs or out of a destructive relationship. As for loyalty I have been friends with some people for close to fifty years and those are the ones that are loyal to you and are there for you. Good luck in finding your true crew.

[@2010Baldy]

It's sad that some people realize that like you said "the title of family must be earned" that if they realize it (in the Hospital) it's to late. So many questions never being asked, and never answered. So you're here crying bout the loss. We need too communicate even if it's hard. We need to talk with Friends and Family, we are here for a limited Time..

[@mikeexits]

I appreciate your perspective, I share a similar one. I'm one of those people; although I'm not sure how common we are, but in a society with as much mental illness as our current globalized one has, I'd bet it's more than any of us expect. I think of my friends as my *true* family, because when I'm with my blood family I live a sort of double life (ironically much like some of my favorite and most inspiring fictional characters growing up) where I can't express myself fully and completely, lest I face HUGE backlash. Possibly disownment. My close friends, on the other hand, I'd trust my life with and I never feel like I'm walking on eggshells. We never lie to each other because we really understand each other. I'm waiting until I move out and am financially independent and stable for a decent number of years before I let loose the secrets which have been key to the vast majority of my personal growth on my family. Wish there were another way, but, and it sucks to say this because I hate lying: Lying is, *sometimes,* the best thing to do when you're around people who can't accept your authentic self and your life's path. Even if you're actually doing something good and living out your most fulfilling life path, sometimes people get too in their own heads to see reality for what it is, and make so many assumptions that they see nothing but their own assumptions. That's not a good way to live, but you can't just stop someone from doing that. They have to find their own way out. Some never do. That's just how this life is; everyone's experience is unique. My empathy goes to all who are in a similar situation in their lives. Much love, know that you are far from alone. And please trust me when I say, I know how easy it can be to convince yourself that you're alone, and how deep down that hole you can find yourself in before you even fully realize it. You deserve a beautiful, fulfilling, good life.

[@yuhmuhfuhkuh]

In the song before FEEL. on DAMN. called ELEMENT., Kendrick says "bitch all my grandmas dead so ain't nobody praying for me". I think the death of his grandmothers may have played a big role in Kendrick's feelings on FEEL. and DAMN. as a whole. I wonder when those deaths occurred... Also I think it might be beneficial to add that on a previous song of Kendrick's called Institutionalized (which was on TPAB) Kendrick quoted one of his grandmothers who said "shit don't change until you get up and wash your ass" which seems to connect to what was said on DUCKWORTH. "it was always me vs the world until I found it's me vs me".

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you so much for your comments and what you pointed out to me and to the rest of those watching. I love it when fans post new information and perspectives about these artists and songs. I have to agree with you regarding element and the comments he made. Its obvious to me that losing them had to have affected him in so many different ways. It also shows me just how important it is to have role models in your life and how we often quote them after they are gone. Finally it also speaks to the greatness of Kendrick in his ability to have a lot of his songs connect to each other. Great job to you again for clarifying these points. Please keep watching and subscribing.

[@drewchurchill1302]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time so I was excited to hear your thoughts. Loved the video btw, this is such a unique an perfect channel that I think most people in music sadly won't appreciate. Kendrick is one of the few artists that makes music that is art and you can break down. It's not just about money clothes and hoes like the new age rap. I was disappointed that you didn't touch on the subject on Kendricks feelings of the world. I can almost compare it to how you did the capital steez analogy about how he is going crazy people are worried about the tax on sugar and he is worrying about huge worldy issues. In the second verse he starts rapping about all the bad stuff in life like filling them up in prisons, filling the blanks with coffins filling up the banks of dollars etc etc and then he goes on to say he feels like Pac because he is one of the few rappers left rapping about real issues and not money hoes and clothes like i said. The industr doesn't want artists like kendrick making people think. Then he goes on to name all the things he is battling. And to me it almost seems like he is battling the whole world. Him and capital steez both talk about the apocolypse but i think they do it metaphorically. They were enlightened more than most rappers. to me it seems like kendrick and capital were in the same space thinking they were kinda just "over" or "done" with our current world. Fed up is a good way to say it. And then Kendrick goes on to give examples of symbolism with starting a regime with the Phoenix. Very deep stuff in my opinion. Need more videos though cause I almosted watched them all already the first day discovering you.

[@brucemufson5810]

Wow needed to read you comments a few times Drew before I could go ahead and respond back to you. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and perspectives and insights with us. I really liked everything that you had to say and how you put it all together. We are humbled and honored that you have taken the time to watch all of the videos that we have put out. Hearing that statement from a clearly true fan like yourself of Kendrick and STEEZ is a compliment that we dont take lightly. I also like how you put the two artists together in showing how similar they are in temperament and with their insight. I also agree with you that both of these individuals were and are ahead of their time. Please continue to watch and comment on any future videos that we put out as I would like to hear what you have to say. You have a lot to offer. Thank you again.

[@drewchurchill1302]

@@brucemufson5810 for sure will keep watching the new videos. i just saw you have a new one on kid cudis song, he is also one of my favorite artists so that video should be interesting to watch! thank you for all that you do, these videos really make me think and open my mind. I like how you take something like a song and break it down to every detail and bring out the true meaning.

[@davidokoye4484]

This is honestly such an instrospective and thought-provoking breakdon of 'FEEL' that even leaves with a great message in the end. Thank you

[@matthewadams7036]

This is great, and such unique analysis. I'm watching this right after your video on fear. I've never realized how central fear is to this album, and to making authentic stuff. So much of depression is fear too. I've got to get better at fighting fear instead of having it depress me. Thank you so much for this.

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for those nice words, much appreciated and thank you for watching several of them. Also I am glad that you were able to make the connection. Yes, depression is the culmination of fear. If you have confidence in yourself and/or confidence that you can figure something out that's new to you, then fear simply washes away and it has no control over you. Because by doing or learning something you are showing that you are not fearful and that you can handle challenges that are a part of life. Hope this perspective is helpful. Good luck.

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

One of Kenny's best songs, and easily one of my favorites.

[@eliasmorales6950]

dude if you up your production quality then you’ll have viral hits. your work is awesome 👍🏾 seriously. Well that is if u even care about viral hits.

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for watching and for those great comments, much appreciated. Were working on better equipment but right now this is where were at. To be honest viral would be nice but I don't really care about that, its the comments that drive me as I answer every one back and this is what drives the channel in that I get to make a personnel connection with fans like yourself. Please continue to share your thoughts, we love to hear them.

[@seraphiim444]

I guess if a therapist was gonna analyze any song, it would be the one that's basically just the rapper telling you how they feel huh...

[@brucemufson5810]

That is a good question. The best way to answer that is to say I enjoy rap because the music is so expressive and unlike other musical styles the artist does not put themselves out there as much as rappers do by describing their life and where they came from. To me it makes the music more real and easier to break down and go over. However, we are open to all types of music and lyrics that are more then just boy meets girl, boy loves girl., boy and girl are now together. Thanks for the comment and keep on watching.

[@SairajivMantripragada]

You introduced me to “if I had”, for that I’m grateful.

[@jlking3000]

These are really unique videos you making....kudos to you

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you so much for you comments. We made this because as a clinical social worker I felt that to relate to young people and people in general you have to find a medium that works with everyone and for me that is music. To me music is universal. Since Kendrick's music is so literal and expressive it makes it easy for me to do what I do. People then feel that they are being listened to on a level that works for them. Thanks for watching and commenting and please continue to do so.

[@holyskadoodle]

i just found this channel and i’m so hype to watch every video🙅🏽‍♂️

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for that great comment and for letting us know how you feel. Watch some more and let us know what you think. We love to get feedback.

[@mcnshafi]

a true friend in my life has always been someone who you serve alongside with. Whether that be serving the community or serving your family, the morals and connections that you share within that friendship is something that is above this physical realm, something spiritual. love the video and keep up to great work man :)

[@brucemufson5810]

Ding Ding Ding give this man a prize. You summed it up beautifully and totally got into the essence of what I was trying to say. And yes it does become spiritual and will surpass the physical, great choice of words.

[@mcnshafi]

@@brucemufson5810 hahaha my man bless up!

[@brucemufson5810]

@@mcnshafi Thank you thank you, all the best.

[@chazgiustina8870]

Another great analysis! Thanks for doing the research and breaking it down to a very understandable and enjoyable video. I'm glad I found your videos, you put a lot of work into them, and it shows. Stay safe in that heat!

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for your great comment. We do a lot of research in trying to give as much information as possible to make them as interesting as possible for people like you that watch them. We then have to think how to break it down as you stated so that the message and perspective come across the way we want. Just please keep on watching and viewing and leaving your thoughts.

[@chazgiustina8870]

Of course, I stay for the great content! The ideas you bring are great for the unique perspective you open up.

[@brucemufson5810]

Hey we appreciate that you enjoy what we have to say so much. Based on my background of being a clinical social worker I see things differently and as you put it from a unique perspective. I try and look at things from a level that the average person can understand and relate too and then incorporate it into their lives.

[@diouranke]

I just so happen to love this song,

[@brucemufson5810]

Its a great song. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings and please keep on watching.

[@josephhernandez9480]

i keep realizing more and more that iam the problem in my own life . especially when you asked "what is a good friend" what is family" .. it made me think what is a good friend? am i a good friend? no. no wonder . makes sense .

[@brucemufson5810]

Joseph thanks for watching and for your comments and the insight and self-awareness that you showed in them. You just validated for us why we had created this channel, which was to use music so that people could be able to apply the mental health concepts to themselves as you did via the lyrics. Hope it helped you see yourself in a different light so that you move forward in a direction that you want to go in. Good luck with it.

[@sensenotcents3695]

I’m currently watching this at 3 AM 😭

[@brucemufson5810]

Wow I hope you dont have to go to work the next day or attend class. Thanks for watching, but I want you to get your sleep.

[@beinerthchitivamachado874]

To me a friend is family that you choose.

[@brucemufson5810]

That is a very insightful way of putting it. Thank you so much for sharing and commenting.

[@taliaasims]

Or create. I don’t really have family but I created one. I have a husband and 2 kids now ❤

[@tagmaster301]

GOODIE MOB - THE EXPERIENCE PLEASE BREAK THAT DOWN!!!!

[@brucemufson5810]

Thanks for watching and for that recommendation. I just checked them out and they would be great for us. Only issue is that we have gotten a ton of requests to do over artists and there music. What we will do is put them on our list of music to break down later. Thanks again.

[@Sams2Wavy]

Amazing

[@brucemufson5810]

Wow that one word says it all. Thank you thank you and much appreciation, it means a lot.

[@zay2967]

Please do a breakdown on The Heart pt 1-4 by kendrick.

[@brucemufson5810]

Thanks for watching and commenting and trust me we are not done with doing more Kendrick. He is a great artist.

[@otum337]

and that's all we have time for today

[@brucemufson5810]

LOL thanks for watching and commenting, much appreciation.

[@kaya_y.]

A friend is a person with whom you meet up and who has a profound respect for you. You talk to them, you love them, you play with them and even work with them. You call them by their name and they call you by yours. You look at them when crazy shit happens. You play jokes on them. You apologize to and forgive them as soon as you can. I am a trans woman and there are very few people who even do two or three of these things with me. I am lucky in that I have a wonderful family of my brother and my mom in which we are all friends and we live and eat together.

[@brucemufson5810]

Ding ding ding ding. Please go to the head of the class for what you said and even better how you said it. You got all the points that I was trying to make 100%. Not sure if you realize this but you have the makings of a writer in how the sentences flowed. And as for your brother and mother make sure to give them both a hug and a kiss and tell them how grateful you are for the two of them to be in your life. You are a very lucky person and also very smart to realize your situation.

[@tylerbruce2073]

TALK TO EM!

[@brucemufson5810]

Thanks for watching and for that great comment, much appreciation. I will continue to do my best, thank you.

[@Hendrixrides]

Depression is a helluva drug...KOOKOOKACHOO CLUB.

[@brucemufson5810]

That it is that it is. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@DisconnectedRoamer]

Who's m&n

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for watching and commenting.

[@alicadito3354]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! EMINEN

[@Jasmine-lj8qw]

The song. Is about his accepting the Hebrew Israelite Doctrine as opposed to the Christian or Baptist or what he grew up with as a youth Doctrine note the lyrics I feel like the family been faking he's talking about I feel like the Christian church are the Baptist Church that he's grown up in our the that lifestyle he's grown up in has been a lie since becoming a Hebrew Israelite

[@brucemufson5810]

Thanks for watching and commenting and for giving us that perspective. We love it when true fans like yourself share things with us that we did not know about the artist.

[@nudibranch8659]

There's an audio clip somewhere of Carl clarifying that Kendrick doesn't identify as that. Idk where the audio itself is presented, but it's in the FEAR. episode of the Spotify Dissect season of DAMN.

[@AllThingsDeathRow]

No lol. The song is about how people expect so much from him. Answers, advice etc but he feels like people forget he needs that too

[@urgayifyoureaddis]

Great content!

[@brucemufson5810]

Thank you for that great comment and were delighted that you enjoyed the video so much.