The song 'N95' by Kendrick Lamar criticizes societal norms and materialism, urging listeners to strip away fake personas and superficiality. It highlights the chaos and challenges faced in the world, calling out hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself amidst external pressures.
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Themes
Authenticity and self-identity
• Take off the fake deep, take off the fake woke
• Take off the foo-foo, take off the clout chase
Social commentary and critique
• Where the hypocrites at? What community feel they the only ones relevant?
• The world in a panic, the women is stranded, the men on a run
Materialism and superficiality
• Take off the money phone, take off the car loan
• Take all that designer bullshit off, and what do you have?
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Moods
Social commentary, reflection, empowerment, anger, freedom
Rating: R
Lyrics contain adult material, to be consumed with caution