tv off Lyrics by Kendrick Lamar
[Part I]
[Intro: Kendrick Lamar]
All I ever wanted was a black Grand National
Fuck being rational, give 'em what they ask for
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
It's not enough (Ayy)
Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough
Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough
Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough (Huh)
I get on they ass, yeah, somebody gotta do it
I'll make them niggas mad, yeah, somebody gotta do it
I'll take the G pass, shit, watch a nigga do it
Huh, we survived outside, all from the music, nigga, what?
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
They like, "What he on?"
It's the alpha and omega, bitch, welcome home
This is not a song
This a revеlation, how to get a nigga gone
You need you a man, baby, I don't understand, baby
Pay your bill and makе you feel protected like I can, baby
Teach you somethin' if you need correction, that's the plan, baby
Don't put your life in these weird niggas' hands, baby (Woah)
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
It's not enough (Ayy)
Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough
Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough
Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough (Huh)
I get on they ass, yeah, somebody gotta do it
I'll make them niggas mad, yeah, somebody gotta do it
I'll take the G pass, shit, watch a nigga do it
Huh, we survived outside, all from the music, nigga, what?
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
Hey, turn his TV off
Ain't with my type activities? Then don't you get involved
Hey, what, huh, how many should I send? Send 'em all
Take a risk or take a trip, you know I'm trippin' for my dog
Who you with? Couple sergeants and lieutenants for the get back
This revolution been televised, I fell through with the knick-knacks
Hey, young nigga, get your chili up, yeah, I meant that
Hey, black out if they act out, yeah, I did that
Hey, what's up, though?
I hate a bitch that's hatin' on a bitch and they both hoes
I hate a nigga hatin' on them niggas and they both broke
If you ain't coming for no chili, what you come for?
Nigga feel like he entitled 'cause he knew me since a kid
Bitch, I cut my granny off if she don't see it how I see it, hm
Got a big mouth but he lack big ideas
Send him to the moon, that's just how I feel, yellin'
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
It's not enough (Ayy)
Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough
Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough
Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough
[Part II]
[Intro: Kendrick Lamar]
Huh
Huh, huh
Hey
Hey (Mustard on the beat, ho)
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
Mustard
Niggas actin' bad, but somebody gotta do it
Got my foot up on the gas, but somebody gotta do it
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
[Verse: Kendrick Lamar]
Ain't no other king in this rap thing, they siblings
Nothing but my children, one shot, they disappearin'
I'm in the city where the flag be gettin' thrown like it was pass interference
Padlock around the building
Crash, pullin' up in unmarked truck just to play freeze tag
With a bone to pick like it was sea bass
So when I made it out, I made about 50K from a show
Tryna show niggas the ropes before they hung from a rope
I'm prophetic, they only talk about it how I get it
Only good for saving face, seen the cosmetics
How many heads I gotta take to level my aesthetics?
Hurry up and get your muscle up, we out the plyometric
Nigga ran up out of luck soon as I upped the highest metric
The city just made it sweet, you could die, I bet it
They mouth get full of deceit, let these cowards tell it
Walk in New Orleans with the etiquette of LA, yellin'
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
Mustard (Ah, man)
Niggas actin' bad, but somebody gotta do it
Got my foot up on the gas, but somebody gotta do it
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
[Outro: Lefty Gunplay]
Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious
About the Song: tv off by Kendrick Lamar
tv off is one of the first singles released by Kendrick Lamar under his album, GNX. The song was released together with another single, Squabble Up. tv off is composed of two beats, the first and second part where the beat changes by the 2-minute mark. These two beats were put together at two different times as well. One of the beats of tv off also sounds similar to Not Like Us because they were recorded around the same time. Kendrick also screams Mustard during the beat change, which eventually became a meme.
tv off is about focusing on one’s purpose, going after dreams but staying true to one’s self, and not settling for average.
Part I
Intro
The singer states what he wants the most – a Buick GNX, an expensive sports car. He also mentions that people want to see what’s “real” and bold.
Chorus
The singer says that when the situation becomes hard or challenges arise, only a few people stay loyal. He also mentions that not a lot of women are willing to step up when the guy needs help. The singer also won’t take any nonsense from enemies (probably Drake because of their years-old feud), and he is tough and isn’t afraid to make enemies by speaking out.
Verses
The singer refers to himself as the “alpha and omega”, a common reference to God. This can be an implication that he has the power to end Drake’s career with his songwriting and rapping skills.
The singer also encourages the listeners to turn the tv off and go out there. Reach for their dreams, take risks, and stop watching from the sidelines (through the tv). He encourages young men to be smart to become successful, but at the same time, not to be afraid to defend themselves when needed.
The singer also expresses his dislike of hypocrites and people who feel entitled to other people’s success.
Part II
Chorus
The singer is going against what is the norm now and fighting for what he feels is right. He is encouraging others to turn their TVs off and do the same.
Verse
The singer tells about the struggles of every African American. He tells about how where he came from, police would drive in unmarked police cars, raid gangs, and they have to cooperate so they can be let go if the police finds nothing on them. He also tells about the hardships he had before being where he is now. Now, he is seen as a musical “prophet,” and those who tried to bring him down is now trying to save face.
Outro
The singer is telling about the cycle of his feud with Drake, which is crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious.