We Cry Together – English Lyrics

• By: Kendrick Lamar, Taylour Paige
• Album: Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the raw, conversational English used in this powerful dramatic monologue. By listening to this track, you can observe how intense emotions and rapid-fire dialogue are expressed in natural, albeit heated, speech patterns, making it a unique study in tone and rhythmic verbal expression.

[English]

(Oh, oh, oh)

(Oh, oh, oh, oh)

(Oh, oh, oh) hold on to each other

(Oh, oh, oh) hold on to each other

(This is what the world sounds like)

Nah, fuck you, nigga (fuck you, bitch)

You got me fucked up

(Fuck you, fuck you)

I swear I'm tired of these emotional-ass

Ungrateful-ass bitches (shut the fuck up)

Unstable-ass, confrontational-ass, dumb bitches

You wanna bring a nigga down, even when I'm tryna do right

We could go our separate ways right now

You could move on with your life (I swear to God)

Fuck you nigga, you love a pity party, I won't show up

Always act like your shit don't stink, motherfucker, grow up

Forever late for shit, won't buy shit, sit around and deny shit (man)

Fuck around on a side bitch, then come fuckin' up my shit

What? Fuckin' up yo' shit? You must be bleedin' and some more shit

Bitch, I don't know shit, fuck yo' feelings

You on some ho shit

See, I don't know why you like playin' mind games with me (mind games? What? Oh, Lord)

Bitch, I ain't slow nor ditsy, I know when you bein' distant

I know when you fake busy (c'mon, dawg)

Get out yo' feelings and miss me with that reverse psychology

Man, bitch, you trippin', who got you that Rollie chain?

And who put that car in my name?

What, you think I'ma kiss yo' ass?

Nah, nigga, you fuckin' lame

You know what? Fuck you, bitch (fuck you, nigga)

Nah, fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)

Fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)

Nah, fuck you, bitch

Fuck you, bitch (fuck you, nigga)

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you (fuck you, fuck you)

Fuck you, bitch (fuck you, nigga)

Fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you)

Wastin' my time and energy tryna be good to you

Lost friends, family, gained more enemies 'cause of you

Bitches starin' at me in Zara, hoes scratchin' my cars up

Shoulda followed my mind in '09 and just moved to Georgia

Oh, what, that's my fault now?

Bitch, you power trippin', or guilt trippin'? (okay)

I held yo' ass down

You just kept me down, that's a big difference (man)

Stressin' myself tryna figure why I'm not good enough

Goin' to church, prayin' for you, searchin' for good in us

Lil' dick-ass nigga that's tryna go big

But you was suckin' this dick though

Well, shit, I shoulda sucked his

What you say?

I shoulda found a bigger dick

Bitch, get the fuck out my face

Oh, what, you mad?

Shut up, bitch, you got me fucked up today, on God

Ah-ha, you mad, lil' feelings is shot

Go text that raggedy bitch and tell her you all that she got

Let her know you packin' yo' shit and gotta move by the first

Man, give me these fuckin' keys, dawg

Give me my keys, I'ma be late for work

Fuck yo' job, today gon' be the day you walk to that bitch

Give me my fuckin' keys

Nah, I liked you parked in that bitch

Give me my keys, bro

On God, you ain't gettin' these keys

Give me my fucking keys

Ah, now you mad at me, I got you hollerin' for nothin'

I do the same when we fuckin'

Act like that pussy ain't loose

I'd rather act like I'm cummin'

I'd rather fuck off the juice

I'd rather fuck on your cousin

Bitch, you said you gon' fuck who?

You heard me, nigga, it's nothing (alright)

You know what? Fuck you, bitch

Fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)

No, fuck you, bitch (nah, fuck you, nigga)

Fuck you, bitch (fuck you), fuck you, bitch

Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, fuck you bi- (fuck you, fuck you)

Fuck you bitch, stupid-ass bitch

I don't even know why I fuck with you

I'll be damned if I stuck with you

Changed my number, I'm duckin' you, bitch

Bitch, whatever is comfortable (shit)

This the type of shit couples do?

Shoulda thought about cuffin' you, bitch

Nigga, you dirty and you broke

Ho, you goofy and gullible, fuck you talkin' 'bout?

The insecurities you got, won't mind fuck me

Womanizer, got no affection from yo' mama, I see

Don't speak on my mama, the fuck is yo' problem?

That bitch don't like me anyways

Bitch, she gave you the Honda

And used that shit to throw it in my face

Find it funny you just can't apologize

Egotistic, narcissistic, love your own lies (bro)

See, you the reason why strong women fucked up

Why they say it's a man's world

See, you the reason for Trump (you cryin', yo?)

You the reason, we overlooked, underpaid, under-booked, under shame

If you look, I don't speak (ah)

Then I'm called out my name

I am flawed, I am pained, never yours, I remained

You the reason bitches start fuckin' with bitches when they change

You the reason bitches start callin'

Y'all bitches 'cause y'all useless

You the reason Harvey Weinstein had to see his conclusion

You the reason R. Kelly can't recognize that he's abusive

Man, shut the fuck up, we all know you still playin' his music

Said I'm tired of these emotional-ass, ungrateful-ass bitches

Fake innocent, fake feminist, stop pretendin'

Y'all sentiments ain't realer than what you defendin'

It's a split decision, broads like you and real victims (there he go, shut the fuck up, look at you, look at you)

Let's talk the truth (okay), women in general just can't get along (explain, nigga)

Hmm, when Tash got a man, you didn't pick up the phone (explain, nigga)

Uh, uh, when Nate got a job, you said you stayin' home (explain?)

Why R&B bitches don't feature on each other songs then?

What the fuck is you talkin' 'bout?

Never mind bitch, I'm walkin' out

Whatever, nigga, I'm off you now

Yo' evil ass kept me well in doubt

Pussy nigga, best watch your mouth

Pussy and mouth is all you got

Lay this pussy back on the couch

Doggie style, then you get on top

Fuck me, nigga (I'ma fuck you, bitch)

Nah, fuck me, nigga fuck me (I'ma fuck you, bitch)

Nah, fuck you, fuck me (you playin', man)

Fuck me

Nah, you playin'

...

(Stop tap-dancing around the conversation)

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
emotional /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/ B1	adjective - Relating to a person's emotions.
ungrateful /ʌnˈɡreɪtfəl/ B2	adjective - Not feeling or showing gratitude.
unstable /ʌnˈsteɪbəl/ B2	adjective - Prone to unpredictable or erratic changes.
confrontational /ˌkɒnfrʌnˈteɪʃənəl/ C1	adjective - Tending to deal with situations in an aggressive way; argumentative.
deny /dɪˈnaɪ/ A2	verb - To state that one refuses to admit the truth of something.
distant /ˈdɪstənt/ B1	adjective - Aloof or reserved in manner.
psychology /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/ B2	noun - The mental or behavioral characteristics of an individual.
enemies /ˈenəmiz/ A2	noun - A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone.
insecure /ˌɪnsɪˈkjʊər/ B2	adjective - Uncertain or anxious about oneself.
apologize /əˈpɒləˌdʒaɪz/ A2	verb - To express regret for something.
egotistic /ˌiːɡəˈtɪstɪk/ C1	adjective - Excessively conceited or absorbed in oneself.
narcissistic /ˌnɑːrsɪˈsɪstɪk/ C2	adjective - Having an excessive interest in oneself and one's physical appearance.
abusive /əˈbjuːsɪv/ B2	adjective - Extremely offensive and insulting.
innocent /ˈɪnəsənt/ B1	adjective - Not guilty of a crime or offense.
sentiments /ˈsentɪmənts/ C1	noun - A view of or attitude toward a situation or event; an opinion.

Key Grammar Structures

• You could move on with your life

  ➔ Modal verb for possibility/permission

  ➔ The word "could" suggests that moving on is an available option or possibility.

• You wanna bring a nigga down, even when I'm tryna do right

  ➔ Informal contractions (gonna/wanna/tryna)

  ➔ "Tryna" is a contraction of "trying to"; these are common in spoken English.

• Always act like your shit don't stink

  ➔ Subjunctive mood / Conditional structure

  ➔ "Act like" is followed by a clause ("your shit don't stink") to describe hypothetical behavior.

• Who got you that Rollie chain?

  ➔ Double object structure (Indirect + Direct object)

  ➔ The verb "got" takes two objects: "you" (indirect) and "that Rollie chain" (direct).

• Shoulda followed my mind in '09

  ➔ Modal perfect (Should have + past participle)

  ➔ "Shoulda" is the contraction of "should have," used to express regret about a past event.

• You the reason bitches start fuckin' with bitches

  ➔ Relative clause with omitted relative pronoun

  ➔ The full phrase would be "You are the reason (that/why) bitches start..."

• Never yours, I remained

  ➔ Inversion for emphasis

  ➔ The speaker places "Never yours" at the start to highlight their independence from the other person.

• I'll be damned if I stuck with you

  ➔ First conditional (variations)

  ➔ This expression uses conditional logic to express strong disbelief or refusal.