i – English Lyrics

• By: Kendrick Lamar

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the profound world of Kendrick Lamar's "i," a vibrant and deeply meaningful song that offers a powerful lesson in self-love and resilience. Through its intricate lyrics and unique blend of hip-hop, funk, and soul, listeners can explore contemporary English vocabulary and expressions of introspection and social commentary. The song's uplifting message and artistic depth make it a special and engaging piece for language learners to connect with culturally significant music.

[English]

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STOP!

STOP!

WE TALKING ABOUT PIECE.

A PIECE OF YOURS. A PIECE OF MINE.

A PIECE OF MIND. ONE NATION.

UNDER A GROOVE.

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♪ THIS IS A WORLD PREMIERE ♪

♪ THIS IS A WORLD PREMIERE ♪

♪ THIS IS A WORLD PREMIERE ♪

♪ I DONE BEEN THROUGH A WHOLE LOT ♪

♪ TRIAL TRIBULATION BUT I KNOW GOD ♪

♪ SATAN WANNA PUT ME IN A BOW TIE ♪

♪ PRAY THAT THE HOLY WATER DON'T GO DRY ♪

♪ YAY YAY ♪

♪ AS I LOOK AROUND ME ♪

♪ SO MANY WANNA MOTHER FUCKER WANNA DOWN ME ♪

♪ BUT AN ENEMY GONNA NEVER DROWN ME ♪

♪ IN FRONT OF A DOUBLE DIRTY MIRROR THEY FOUND ME ♪

♪ AND I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ THE WORLD IS A GHETTO BIG GUNS AND PICKET SIGNS ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ BUT IT CAN DO WHAT IT WANT WHENEVER IT WANT AND I DON'T MIND ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ HE SAID I GOTTA GET UP LIFE IS MORE THAN SUICIDE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ ONE DAY AT A TIME THE SUN GON' SHINE ♪

♪ EVERYBODY LOOKIN' AT YOU CRAZY, CRAZY ♪

♪ WHAT YOU GON' DO, WHAT YOU GON' DO ♪

♪ LIFT YOUR HEAD AND KEEP MOVIN', KEEP MOVIN' ♪

♪ OR LET THE PARANOIA HAUNT YOU, HAUNT YOU ♪

♪ PEACE TO FASHION POLICE ♪

♪ I WEAR MY HEART ON MY SLEEVE LET THE RUNWAY START ♪

♪ YOU KNOW THE MISERABLE DO LOVE COMPANY ♪

♪ WHAT DO YOU WANT FROM ME AND MY SCARS ♪

♪ EVERYBODY LACK CONFIDENCE, EVERYBODY LACK CONFIDENCE ♪

♪ HOW MANY TIME MY POTENTIAL WAS ANONYMOUS ♪

♪ HOW MANY TIME THE CITY MAKING ME PROMISES ♪

♪ SO I PROMISE THIS ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ THE WORLD IS A GHETTO BIG GUNS AND PICKET SIGNS ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ BUT IT CAN DO WHAT IT WANT WHENEVER IT WANT AND I DON'T MIND ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ HE SAID I GOTTA GET UP LIFE IS MORE THAN SUICIDE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ ONE DAY AT A TIME THE SUN GON' SHINE ♪

♪ THEY WANNA SAY IT'S A WAR OUTSIDE AND BOMB IN THE STREET♪

♪ AND A GUN IN THE HOOD AND A MOB OF POLICE ♪

♪ AND A ROCK ON THE CORNER AND A LINE FULL OF FIEND ♪

♪ AND A BOTTLE FULL OF LEAN AND A MODEL ON A SCHEME, YUP ♪

♪ THESE DAYS OF FRUSTRATION KEEP YALL ON TUCK AND ROTATION♪

♪ I DUCK THESE COLD FACES POST UP FI FIE FOE FUM BASIS ♪

♪ DREAMS OF REALITY'S PEACE, OH AYE ♪

♪ BLOW STEAM IN THE FACE OF THE BEAST ♪

♪ THE SKY COULD FALL DOWN THE WIND COULD CRY NOW ♪

♪ THE STRONG IN ME, I STILL SMILE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ HE WORLD IS A GHETTO BIG GUNS AND PICKET SIGNS ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ BUT IT CAN DO WHAT IT WANT WHENEVER IT WANT AND I DON'T MIND ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ HE SAID I GOTTA GET UP LIFE IS MORE THAN SUICIDE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ ONE DAY AT A TIME THE SUN GON' SHINE ♪

♪ WALK MY BARE FEET, WALK MY BARE FEET ♪

♪ DOWN DOWN VALLEY DEEP, DOWN DOWN VALLEY DEEP ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ FI FIE FOE FUM, FI FIE FOE FUM ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ MY HEART UNDONE, MY HEART UNDONE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ THE WORLD IS A GHETTO BIG GUNS AND PICKET SIGNS ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ BUT IT CAN DO WHAT IT WANT WHENEVER IT WANT AND I DON'T MIND ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ HE SAID I GOTTA GET UP LIFE IS MORE THAN SUICIDE ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ ONE DAY AT A TIME THE SUN GON' SH. ♪

♪ HOL' UP ♪

♪ I WENT TO WAR LAST NIGHT ♪

♪ WITH AN AUTOMATIC WEAPON DON'T NOBODY CALL A MEDIC ♪

♪ IM'A DO IT TILL I GET IT RIGHT ♪

♪ I WENT TO WAR LAST NIGHT ♪

♪ I'VE BEEN DEALING WITH DEPRESSION EVER SINCE AN ADOLESCENT ♪

♪ DUCKING EVERY OTHER BLESSING I COULD NEVER SEE THE MESSAGE ♪

♪ I COULD NEVER TAKE THE LEAD I COULD NEVER BUY THE WEED ♪

♪ FROM A NIGGA VENDETTA WOULD ANNIHILATE ME ♪

♪ AND IT'S EVIDENT I'M MOVING AT A METEOR SPEED ♪

♪ FINNA RUN INTO A BUILDING LAY MY BODY IN THE STREET ♪

♪ KEEP MY MONEY IN THE CEILING ♪

♪ LET MY MOMMA KNOW I'M FREE ♪

♪ GIVE MY STORY TO THE CHILDREN AND A LESSON THEY COULD READ ♪

♪ AND THE GLORY TO THE FEELING OF THE HOLY UNSEEN ♪

♪ SEEN ENOUGH MAKE A MOTHER FUCKER SCREAM ♪

♪ I LOVE MYSELF ♪

♪ I LOST MY HEAD I MUST MISREAD WHAT THE GOOD BOOK SAID ♪

♪ OH WOES BE ME IT'S A JUNGLE INSIDE GIVE MYSELF AGAIN ♪

♪ TILL THE WELL RUNS DRY, I ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - feel deep affection for someone
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth with all its countries and peoples
ghetto /ˈɡetoʊ/ B2	noun - a part of a city, especially a slum area, occupied by a minority group
guns /ɡʌnz/ A2	noun - weapons from which bullets are fired
suicide /ˈsuːɪsaɪd/ B2	noun - the act of killing oneself intentionally
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat for the earth
confidence /ˈkɒnfɪdəns/ B1	noun - the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something
potential /pəˈtenʃl/ B2	noun - latent qualities or abilities that may be developed
war /wɔːr/ A1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different nations or states
depression /dɪˈpreʃn/ B2	noun - feelings of severe despondency and dejection
bless /bles/ B1	verb - to ask for divine favor or protection for someone
move /muːv/ A1	verb - to go or pass from one place to another
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
holy /ˈhoʊli/ B2	adjective - dedicated or consecrated to God or a religious purpose
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ B1	adjective - mentally deranged
real /ˈriːəl/ A1	adjective - actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact
evident /ˈevɪdənt/ B2	adjective - clearly seen or understood; obvious