Kendrick Lamar Lyrics Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers Mr. Morale Lyrics (It was one of the worst performances I've seen in my life) (I couldn't sleep last night because I felt this shit) (Ooh, ooh, tee-vah) ooh, uh (Ooh, ooh, tee-vah) ooh, ha (Ooh, ooh, tee-vah) ha, ha, ha Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yee Enoch, your father's just detoxed, my callin' is right on time Transformation, I must had a thousand lives and like three thousand wives You should know that I'm slightly off, fightin' off demons that been outside Better known as myself, I'm a demigod Every thought is creative, sometimes 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 diamonds, the choker is heavy More life to give on demand, are 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 (ooh, ooh, tee-vah) If it ain't about the business, shut the door now (ooh, ooh, tee-vah) Bitch', it's a celebration (ooh, ooh, tee-vah) And if this shit ain't bussin', what's it for now? (Ooh, ooh, tee-vah) Steppin' out when the weight lifts Floatin' on 'em (ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Steppin' out when the weight lifts Floatin' on 'em (ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Floatin' on 'em (float, float, ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Uzzi, your father's in deep meditation My spirit's awakened, my 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 molested, I 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 repass, they servin' Popeyes chicken What you know about Black trauma? F&N's kickin' back is another genre Tyler Perry, the 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 comma, my 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 diamonds, the choker is heavy More life to give on demand, are 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, "Hydrate, it's time to heal" Safe, you're frustrated, I can feel Huddle up, tie the flag, call the troops, holla back Huddle up, tie the flag, call the troops, holla back Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (Ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) (Ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) (Ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) (Ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) People get taken over by this pain-body (ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Because it's energy field that almost has a life of its own (ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) It needs to, periodically, feed on more unhappiness (ooh-ooh-ooh, da-da) Are these lyrics accurate? Browse all Kendrick Lamar songs → 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 health, family trauma, and 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 "Enoch, your father's just detoxed, my callin' is right on time" establishes the song's foundation in recovery and spiritual rebirth, with Lamar addressing his son while acknowledging his renewed purpose. Later, his meditation on "What you know about Black trauma?" followed by specific images like "SSI bury family members / At the repass, they servin' Popeyes chicken" grounds his broader themes in concrete details of economic struggle and community grief, showing how trauma manifests in everyday realities. Songwriter & Background "Mr. Morale" was written by Kendrick Lamar, Avante Santana, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Pharrell Williams, Sam Dew, Tanna Leone and produced by Pharrell Williams. Released in 2022 as part of the album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Drafted with automated tools from catalog data. Updated Aug 1, 2026.

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