by Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar · 2024
“Like That” by Future, Metro Boomin, and Kendrick Lamar delves into themes of hedonism, street life, and the pursuit of wealth and status through references to drug use, violence, and sexual exploits.
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Like That’ by Future, Metro Boomin & Kendrick Lamar is a song that explores the gritty realities of street life and the mindset of those who live it. We’ll unpack the layers of this song together. ⬇️
🌆 The atmospheric tone of ‘Like That’ is one of raw, unfiltered street narrative. It paints a picture of a lifestyle where opulence and danger coexist, a world where every action and possession is a statement of power and identity.
🎭 In the chorus, “Young dope dealer, sellin’ dope, is you like that?”, we’re confronted with a direct question that challenges the listener’s understanding of the street hustle. It’s a rhythmic interrogation, probing our perceptions of the glamour versus the grimness of the life depicted. We’re drawn in, compelled to consider our stance, as the beat pulses and the words reverberate with a mix of bravado and existential inquiry.
💥 The verses are a tapestry of lived experiences, each lyric a brushstroke of reality’s often harsh portrait. “20-carat ring, I put my fingers down her throat,” juxtaposes luxury with a visceral, almost violent image, while “Niggas from the bottom really like that” serves as a sobering reminder of the roots and ruthlessness that birthed the song’s protagonists. Here, the artists are not just telling their stories—they’re embedding us within the very fabric of their world, a place where survival is an art.
🔍 Kendrick Lamar’s verse shifts the lens, bringing a philosophical depth to the track. “Ah, my temperament bipolar, I choose violence,” he confesses, exposing the inner conflict and the external pressures that shape his decisions. This moment of vulnerability is a stark contrast to the otherwise hardened exterior presented, providing a glimpse into the complexity of the psyche behind the persona.
The true essence of ‘Like That’ lies in its unapologetic portrayal of a life less ordinary, where the pursuit of success is laced with risk and defiance. It’s a sonic manifesto of resilience, an affirmation that amidst chaos and controversy, these artists remain staunchly ‘like that
Writer(s) of Like That: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Leland Wayne, Nayvadius Wilburn, Rodney Oliver
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