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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
Vocals
Bilal
Bilal
Additional Vocals
Mani Strings
Mani Strings
Additional Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Lyrics
Mathieu Rakotozafy
Mathieu Rakotozafy
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Astronote
Astronote
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
What did the Asian say?
A peace of mind
That's what the Asian said, I need a divine
Intervention was his religion and I was surprised
Him believing in Buddha, me believing in God
Asked him what are you doing, he said "Taking my time"
Meditation is a must, it don't hurt if you try
See you thinking too much, plus you too full of yourself
Worried about your career, you ever think of your health?
[Verse 2]
What did the Indian say?
A piece of land
That's what the Indian said, I needed the man
Telling me longevity is in the dirt, should buy some property first
Should profit a better dollar with generational perks
Equity at his best, really, you should invest
These tangible things expire, don't you expect
Income with so much outcome, and, yes
Look at my heritage, we blessed
[Verse 3]
Now what the black man say?
A piece of pussy
That's what the black man said, I needed to push me
To the limit to satisfy my hunger
We do it all for a woman from hair cut to a wool
We like to live in the jungle, like to play in the peach
What you saying to me?
He said, "****, come back to reality for a week
Pussy is power, fuck on a new bitch every night
I wouldn't be prouder, you should allow it"
[Verse 4]
What the white man say?
A piece of mine's
That's what the white man wanted when I rhyme
Telling me that he selling me just for 10.99
If I go platinum from rapping, I do the company fine
What if I compromise? He said it don't even matter
You make a million or more, you living better than average
You losing your core following, gaining it all
He put a price on my talent, I hit the bank and withdraw
[Verse 5]
Hit the bank and withdraw, hit the bank and withdraw
Put myself in the rocket ship and I shot for the stars
"Look at what you accomplishing", what he said to the boy
"I'ma make you some promises that you just can't ignore
Your profession anonymous as an artist if I don't target your market
If you ain't signing your signature when I throw you my wallet
A lot of rappers are giving their demo all in the toilet
Your world tour, your master's, mortgage, I need a piece"
[Outro]
I holler, "What you do? What you say?"
I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
I holler, "What you do? What you say?"
I shall enjoy the fruits of my labor if I get freed today
Written by: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
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