To Pip A Butterfly Analysis
Many artist have different ways of expressing themselves to listeners. From elaborate live performances to on-camera interviews, artist and musicians alike always had a unique sense of showmanship. They all however share a quality that is the very essence of music, delivering a message through their lyrical content. Lyrics to me, and I assume the majority of people, represent a great deal of importance. Lyrical content especially in today’s society shares a connection with the artist and audience. It brings the audience into their world, and at times you can sense the many hardships portrayed. People nowadays listen carefully into content put out, paying close attention to words and making judgements. It’s as if everyone's a critic, deciding
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He has countless songs that are served as public awareness for many. Instead of focusing on a single song, I’d like focus on his most successful album, To Pimp A Butterfly. What makes this album so unique is that Lamar presents each song like a long verse. Meaning each song continues off the previous. As a matter of fact, if you pay close attention to the endings, he recites the same line over and over again, which reads "I remember you was conflicted, misusing your influence. Sometimes I did the same"..."Abusing my power, full of resentment. Resentment that turned into a deep depression " (Kendrick Lamar,TPAB). These words are essential what we are discussing, the influence of artists and their responsibility. Throughout this album, Lamar’s lyrics are a representation of such. It’s the message he wants to spread, and at the same time poses a question for others. For example, the album has a song called “i” which he touches on racial issues concerning black communities. He mentions through his lyrics "how many n***s we done lost bro? This, this year alone,"..."Exactly. So we ain't got time to waste time" (Kendrick Lamar,TPAB). These word are extremely powerful in a sense that it mentions black communities as being responsible to much of society’s violence. Lamar here is preaching to youth’s alike to stand clear of such actions, and the idea that his particular genre (rap/hip) is solely
He has countless songs that are served as public awareness for many. Instead of focusing on a single song, I’d like focus on his most successful album, To Pimp A Butterfly. What makes this album so unique is that Lamar presents each song like a long verse. Meaning each song continues off the previous. As a matter of fact, if you pay close attention to the endings, he recites the same line over and over again, which reads "I remember you was conflicted, misusing your influence. Sometimes I did the same"..."Abusing my power, full of resentment. Resentment that turned into a deep depression " (Kendrick Lamar,TPAB). These words are essential what we are discussing, the influence of artists and their responsibility. Throughout this album, Lamar’s lyrics are a representation of such. It’s the message he wants to spread, and at the same time poses a question for others. For example, the album has a song called “i” which he touches on racial issues concerning black communities. He mentions through his lyrics "how many n***s we done lost bro? This, this year alone,"..."Exactly. So we ain't got time to waste time" (Kendrick Lamar,TPAB). These word are extremely powerful in a sense that it mentions black communities as being responsible to much of society’s violence. Lamar here is preaching to youth’s alike to stand clear of such actions, and the idea that his particular genre (rap/hip) is solely