Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Kendrick Lamar
Kendrick Lamar
Vocals
Anna Wise
Anna Wise
Background Vocals
Bekon
Bekon
Additional Vocals
Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy
Background Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Anna Wise
Anna Wise
Songwriter
Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy
Songwriter
Anthony Tiffith
Anthony Tiffith
Songwriter
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Steve Lacy
Steve Lacy
Producer
Bekon
Bekon
Additional Producer
Anthony "TOPDAWG" Tiffith
Anthony "TOPDAWG" Tiffith
Executive Producer
Cyrus "NOIS" Taghipour
Cyrus "NOIS" Taghipour
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Derek "Mixed By Ali" Ali
Derek "Mixed By Ali" Ali
Mixing Engineer
Dr. Dre
Dr. Dre
Executive Producer
James "The White Black Man" Hunt
James "The White Black Man" Hunt
Recording Engineer
Matt Schaeffer
Matt Schaeffer
Recording Engineer
Mike Bozzi
Mike Bozzi
Mastering Engineer
Tyler Page
Tyler Page
Assistant Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Love's gonna get you killed
But pride's gonna be the death of you, and you, and me
And you, and you, and you, and me
And you, and you, and you, and me
And you, and you, and you, and me
[Chorus]
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
In another life, I surely was there
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
I care, I care
[Verse 1]
Hell-raisin', wheel-chasin', new worldly possessions
Flesh-makin', spirit-breakin', which one would you lessen?
The better part, the human heart, you love 'em or dissect 'em
Happiness or flashiness? How do you serve the question?
See, in a perfect world, I would be perfect, world
I don't trust people enough beyond they surface, world
I don't love people enough to put my faith in man
I put my faith in these lyrics, hopin' I make a band
I understand I ain't perfect, I probably won't come around
This time I might put you down
Last time I ain't give a fuck, I still feel the same now
My feelings might go numb, you're dealing with cold thumb
I'm willing to give up a leg and arm to show empathy from
Pity parties and functions of you and yours
A perfect world, you probably live another twenty-four
I can't fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure
I can't fake humble just 'cause your ass is insecure
[Chorus]
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
In another life, I surely was there
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
I care, I care
Maybe I wasn't there (We saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there (I saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there (I saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there
[Verse 2]
Now, in a perfect world, I probably won't be insensitive
Cold as December but never remember what winter did
I wouldn't blame you for mistakes I made, or the bed I laid
Seems like I point the finger just to make a point nowadays
Smiles and cold stares, the temperature goes there
Indigenous disposition, feel like we belong here
I know the walls, they can listen, I wish they would talk back
The hurt becomes repetition, the love almost lost that
Sick venom in men and women overcome with pride
A perfect world is never perfect, only filled with lies
Promises are broken and more resentment come alive
Race barriers make inferior you and I
See, in a perfect world, I'll choose faith over riches
I'll choose work over bitches, I'll make schools out of prison
I'll take all the religions and put 'em all in one service
Just to tell 'em we ain't shit, but He's been perfect, world
[Chorus]
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
In another life, I surely was there
Me, I wasn't taught to share, but care
I care, I care
Maybe I wasn't there (We saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there (I saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there (I saw you first)
Maybe I wasn't there
Written by: Kendrick Lamar, Steve Lacy, Anna Christine Wise
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