Rollercoaster
Kendrick Lamar & J. Cole Lyrics


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Lotta broke niggas hate me
I’m getting used to it lately
See my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
Yea my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
Nowadays trust gets you killed
And nowadays love get you hurt
And being real just gets you hated
Man I swear to God man this world complicated
But all of my niggas are gonna stay ten toes
All of my niggas don’t ever crack n neva fold
All of my niggas are gonna reach they fucking goals
Man swear to God my whole fucking team so cold
My nigga B in arkansas hittin homeruns
My nigga Ronnie play wit the rock like he chosen
My nigga Kiahn man you gotta stay focused
Tizzy stay all up on yo grind you gon get noticed
See my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
Yea my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
On August 11th I almost lost my life
My nigga Nelly did too and I thought he had died
But we made it out crash thank God and Jesus Christ
Doctors saying it’s a miracle we made it out alive
But that is the reason why I keep on going
Imma do this rap shit and there is now slowing
TGT next up we already knowing
We all getting bread and it keep on growing
Hope my Yung Bull Lydell go and win a ring
Shout out my nigga Ty he doing his thing
All my other niggas its still love
We onna come up we gon rise up above
See my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
Yea my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over




Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers

Overall Meaning

In Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole's song Rollercoaster, they speak about the ups and downs of life, comparing it to a rollercoaster. They acknowledge that many people dislike them due to their success and wealth, but they have learned to accept it. They highlight the importance of perseverance and determination in achieving goals, and how their team is committed to staying loyal and focused on success.


The lyrics also touch on the complications of trust, love, and honesty in the real world, and how they can sometimes lead to negative outcomes. The song's chorus repeats the metaphor of a rollercoaster to emphasize the unpredictability of life's journey.


One notable moment in the song is a reference to an almost-fatal car accident that Kendrick and his friend Nelly survived. The rapper reflects on how the experience has motivated him to keep pushing forward in his music career.


Overall, Rollercoaster is a song about the struggles and triumphs of chasing success, and the importance of staying committed to your goals even in the face of adversity.


Line by Line Meaning

Lotta broke niggas hate me
I have a lot of enemies who are jealous of my success.


I’m getting used to it lately
I am becoming more accustomed to this hate and negativity.


See my life has ups and downs just like a rollercoaster
Just like a rollercoaster, my life has its highs and lows.


I’m stepping over shit I used to trip over
I am overcoming past obstacles that used to trip me up.


Im jumping through the obstacles and moving all the boulders
I am conquering obstacles that were once in my way, and moving monumental barriers.


My niggas eating real good ain’t no fucking leftovers
My friends are also successful and thriving, living a life of abundance with no leftovers.


Nowadays trust gets you killed
In present times, trust can be fatal and result in one's death.


And nowadays love get you hurt
In present times, love can lead to heartache and pain.


And being real just gets you hated
Being genuine and honest can sometimes bring hate and negative attention.


Man I swear to God man this world complicated
The world can be a complex and challenging place.


But all of my niggas are gonna stay ten toes
My friends and I will remain grounded and steadfast.


All of my niggas don’t ever crack n neva fold
My friends and I will not break or falter under pressure.


All of my niggas are gonna reach they fucking goals
My friends and I will achieve our goals through hard work and dedication.


Man swear to God my whole fucking team so cold
My friends and I are all cool, calm, and collected under any circumstances.


My nigga B in arkansas hittin homeruns
My friend B is succeeding and hitting home runs with his endeavors in Arkansas.


My nigga Ronnie play wit the rock like he chosen
My friend Ronnie is skilled and plays basketball with a unique talent like he was singled out by fate to be a star.


My nigga Kiahn man you gotta stay focused
My friend Kiahn needs to remain attentive and determined to succeed.


Tizzy stay all up on yo grind you gon get noticed
My friend Tizzy needs to continue to work hard to receive recognition and success.


On August 11th I almost lost my life
In the past, I nearly died on August 11th.


My nigga Nelly did too and I thought he had died
My friend Nelly almost died as well, and it was a close call.


But we made it out crash thank God and Jesus Christ
Through divine intervention, Nelly and I survived the crash.


Doctors saying it’s a miracle we made it out alive
Medical professionals viewed our survival as miraculous.


But that is the reason why I keep on going
The fact that I survived the accident is what motivates me to continue pursuing my goals and living life to the fullest.


Imma do this rap shit and there is no slowing
I am fully committed to my rap career and will not slow down in my pursuit of success.


TGT next up we already knowing
My group TGT is on the brink of success, and we all anticipate achieving it.


We all getting bread and it keep on growing
We are all accumulating wealth and our success is only expanding.


Hope my Yung Bull Lydell go and win a ring
I hope my friend Lydell achieves great success in the future, such as winning a championship ring.


Shout out my nigga Ty he doing his thing
I salute my friend Ty for his current success and accomplishments.


All my other niggas its still love
I still have love and appreciation for all of my other friends.


We onna come up we gon rise up above
We are on the cusp of achieving greater success, and will rise above any challenges in our way.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Javonte Chambers

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@IAmHipHop

I think this should be a Hymn for Hip-Hop!

@Mike-qj5mh

Nah Biggie's song Juicy. That first verse is practically the anthem.

@chiefstar9936

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@geofferythegiraffe1

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@robertcaban5306

there were so many before Juicy. although juicy is ONE of the hip hop anthems

@duronbryant9463

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@j_y_286

"They tappin out before we even get a chance to miss them" - bruuh this aged like wine💀

@VenzyntRoleplay

exactly what i was thinking lol

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Kdot from the future dawg…

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Now we looking at competition as quick submission 🔥🔥

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