(It was one of the worst performances I've seen in my life)
(I couldn't sleep last night because I felt this shit)
(Oohoohtee-vah) oohuh
(Oohoohtee-vah) oohha
(Oohoohtee-vah) hahaha
Hahahahaha
Yeahyeahyeahyeahyee
Enochyour father's just detoxedmy callin' is right on time
TransformationI must had a thousand lives and like three thousand wives
You should know that I'm slightly offfightin' off demons that been outside
Better known as myselfI'm a demigod
Every thought is creativesometimes I'm afraid of my open mind
Shit on my mind and it's heavy
Tell you in pieces 'cause it's way too heavy
My diamondsthe choker is heavy
More life to give on demandare you ready?
Who keep 'em honest like us?
Who in alignment like us?
Who gotta heal 'em all? Us (Us)
When there's no one to call
Don't need no conversation (oohoohtee-vah)
If it ain't about the businessshut the door now (oohoohtee-vah)
Bitch'it's a celebration (oohoohtee-vah)
And if this shit ain't bussin'what's it for now? (Oohoohtee-vah)
Steppin' out when the weight lifts
Floatin' on 'em (ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Steppin' out when the weight lifts
Floatin' on 'em (ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Floatin' on 'em (floatfloatooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Uzziyour father's in deep meditation
My spirit's awakenedmy brain is asleep
I got a new temperature
Sharpenin' multiple swords in the faith I believe
I think about Robert Kelly
If he weren't molestedI wonder if life'll fail him
I wonder if Oprah found closure
The way that she postered the hurt that a woman carries
My mother abused young
Like all of the mothers back where we from
SSI bury family members
At the repassthey servin' Popeyes chicken
What you know about Black trauma?
F&N's kickin' back is another genre
Tyler Perrythe face of a thousand rappers
Using violence to cover what really happen
I know somebody's listenin'
Past life regressions to know my conditions
It's based off experience
Comma for commamy habits insensitive
Watchin' my cousin struggle with addiction
Then watchin' her firstborn make a million
And both of them off the grid for forgiveness
I'm sacrificin' myself to start the healin' and
Shit on my mind and it's heavy
Tell you in pieces 'cause it's way too heavy
My diamondsthe choker is heavy
More life to give on demandare you ready?
Who keep 'em honest like us?
Who in alignment like us?
Who gotta heal 'em all? Us (us)
When there's no one to call us (us)
Say"Hydrateit's time to heal"
Safeyou're frustratedI can feel
Huddle uptie the flagcall the troopsholla back
Huddle uptie the flagcall the troopsholla back
Yeahyeahyeahyeah
(Ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
(Ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
(Ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
(Ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
People get taken over by this pain-body (ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
Because it's energy field that almost has a life of its own (ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
It needs toperiodicallyfeed on more unhappiness (ooh-ooh-oohda-da)
What Does “Mr. Morale” by Kendrick Lamar Mean?
Mr. Morale presents Kendrick Lamar in a state of personal transformation and spiritual awakening following detox. The song explores his internal struggles with mental healthfamily traumaand his role as both artist and healer.
Meaning & Interpretation
Lamar positions himself as someone who must carry heavy burdens while questioning who else will provide honesty and healing in his community. The track moves between celebration of his growth and deep reflection on generational pain. The opening line "Enochyour father's just detoxedmy callin' is right on time" establishes the song's foundation in recovery and spiritual rebirthwith Lamar addressing his son while acknowledging his renewed purpose. Laterhis meditation on "What you know about Black trauma?" followed by specific images like "SSI bury family members / At the repassthey servin' Popeyes chicken" grounds his broader themes in concrete details of economic struggle and community griefshowing how trauma manifests in everyday realities.
Songwriter & Background
"Mr. Morale" was written by Kendrick LamarPharrell WilliamsSam DewTanna Leone and produced by Pharrell Williams. Released in 2022 as part of the album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.
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