luther – Kendrick Lamar

luther Lyrics

[Intro]
If this world were mine

[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it’s hot
If this world was mine, I’d take your dreams and make ’em multiply
If this world was mine, I’d take your enemies in front of God
Introduce ’em to that light, hit them strictly with that fire
Fah-fah, fah-fah-fah, fah-fah, fah
Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it’s hot
If this world was mine, I’d take your dreams and make ’em multiply
If this world was mine, I’d take your enemies in front of God
Introduce ’em to that light, hit them strictly with that fire
It’s a vibe, do your dance, let ’em watch
She a fan, he a flop, they just wanna kumbaya, nah

[Chorus: SZA, SZA & Kendrick Lamar]
In this world, concrete flowers grow
Heartache, she only doin’ what she know
Weekends, get it poppin’ on the low
Better days comin’ for sure
If this world were—
If it was up to me
I wouldn’t give these nobodies no sympathy
I’d take away the pain, I’d give you everything
I just wanna see you win, wanna see
If this world were mine

[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
It go in (When you), out (Ride it), do it real slow (Slide)
Baby, you a star, strike, pose
When I’m (When you), with you (With me), everything goes (Slow)
Come and (Put that), put that (On my), on my (Titi), soul (Soul)
‘Rari (Red), crown (Stack), wrist (Stay), froze (Really)
Drip (Tell me), pound (If you), on the way home (Love me)

[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
In this world, concrete flowers grow
Heartache, she only doin’ what she know
Weekends, get it poppin’ on the low
Better days comin’ for sure
If this world were—
If it was up to me
I wouldn’t give these nobodies no sympathy
I’d take away the pain, I’d give you everything
I just wanna see you win, wanna see
If this world were mine

[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
I can’t lie
I trust you, I love you, I won’t waste your time
I turn it off just so I can turn you on
I’ma make you say it loud
I’m not even trippin’, I won’t stress you out
I might even settle down for you, I’ma show you I’m a pro
I’ma take my time and turn it off
Just so I can turn you on, baby
Weekends, get it poppin’ on the low
Better days comin’ for sure

[Outro: SZA]
I know you’re comin’ for
Better days
If this world were mine

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About “luther”

“Luther” is a soulful and tender track from Kendrick Lamar’s 2024 album “GNX,” featuring a prominent collaboration with SZA. The song is titled after R&B legend Luther Vandross and beautifully samples his and Cheryl Lynn’s 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine.” Contrasting with some of the more aggressive songs on “GNX,” “Luther” is an R&B and hip-hop love ballad with strong 1980s R&B and freestyle influences, showcasing Kendrick and SZA’s vocal chemistry as they harmonize over a lush arrangement of 808 drums, hi-hats, and an orchestral backdrop. Lyrically, the song focuses on imagining a brighter future for loved ones, and it has been widely praised by critics for its heartfelt nature and for demonstrating a softer, more romantic side of Kendrick’s artistry.

Song: luther

Artist(s): Kendrick Lamar

Featured Artist(s): SZA

Album: GNX (2024) - Album By Kendrick Lamar

Track Number: 3

Release Date: November 22, 2024

Writer(s): Scott Bridgeway, Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Sam Dew, Ink, Roselilah, Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, M-Tech, Kamasi Washington

Producer(s): Sounwave, Jack Antonoff, Kamasi Washington, Scott Bridgeway, Roselilah, M-Tech

Publisher ℗ pgLang, Interscope Records

Country: United States