dodger blue

Kendrick Lamar

Lyrics

[Intro: Roddy Ricch] Ooh Ooh
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar] White diamonds, 2 a.m., she wildin' Bitches sick, got their stomach in her comments What school you went to? Gardena, Compton Westchester, King/Drew, then we function Little nigga, but that dog in me, that’s on Pupp On my kids, I'll sock you niggas up Have you ever took a fade and ran three more back-to-back? Oh, you haven't? Then shut the fuck up and keep it rap Gah, gah, gah Bitch, I’m from the Land Don't say you hate L.A. when you don't travel past the 10 Am I trippin'? Yes, I am Meditate over some money, I see Franklin, I find zen Bitch, I'm from the Land Don't say you hate L.A., but live in L.A. and pretend My neck on Tarantino, Alejandro, Spike Lee Just know you took the scenic route if you stand by me, stupid
[Chorus: Roddy Ricch] So fly in this bitch Fifty on me, don't die tryin' and shit (Ooh-ooh) You know I’m up and down when I slide in this bitch Bimmers and the Jets outside in this bitch Westside, get the money, yeah, that’s fo' sho’ Streets don't love you, better respect the code Ain't no sleepin' in on Sunday If it’s 'bout the money, then my niggas on go
[Verse 2: Siete7x] When I walk in, oh yeah, bring that It's unanimous, how I pop shit When I walk in, hoes better get in check You lookin' at a bad bitch, nothin' less Walk, walk, walk, walk Walk, walk, walk, walk Tip, toe, pivot, walk Tip, toe, pivot, walk
[Bridge: Wallie the Sensei] Ooh, don't take it personal You won't be the first to know Just might be the first to go Just might be, ooh Don't take it personal You won't be the first to know Just might be the first to go Just might be

Explore More

More Lyrics About Kendrick Lamar GNX Album Info
The Meaning of "dodger blue"
A Multi-Faceted Love Letter to Los Angeles

"dodger blue" is a quintessential West Coast anthem, a rich, multi-layered celebration of Los Angeles culture from the inside out. The title itself holds a powerful duality: "Dodger Blue" is the color of the city's beloved baseball team, a unifying symbol of pride. Simultaneously, the color blue is famously associated with the Crips, grounding the song in the city's complex street realities. This blend of civic pride and street awareness is the heart of the track.

Kendrick's verse is a masterclass in LA-specific flexing, name-dropping high schools from Compton to Westchester and challenging outsiders who critique the city without understanding its true geography ("don't travel past the 10"). Roddy Ricch's smooth chorus reinforces the hustler's ambition, while Wallie the Sensei's haunting bridge reminds listeners of the dangers that coexist with the glamour: "Don't take it personal... Just might be the first to go."

The track is a posse cut where each artist paints a different corner of the LA experience, from Kendrick's lyrical authority and Siete7x's confident "walk" to Roddy's melodic ambition. It's a song made for cruising down Crenshaw, a sonic love letter to the beauty, danger, and unshakeable pride of being from "the Land."

About The Track

"dodger blue" is a standout posse cut from Kendrick Lamar's 2024 album, GNX, bringing together a lineup of essential voices from the modern Los Angeles hip-hop scene: Roddy Ricch, Wallie the Sensei, and Siete7x. The track's production, handled by heavyweights like Sounwave and Jack Antonoff, is smooth, bass-heavy, and atmospheric—a perfect sonic backdrop for a late-night drive through the city.

The song functions as a cultural snapshot, showcasing the synergy between different generations and styles of LA rap. Kendrick acts as the elder statesman, setting the scene with his intricate bars, while Roddy Ricch provides a chart-topping melodic sensibility. The inclusion of emerging artists like Wallie the Sensei and Siete7x serves to pass the torch and certify their place in the city's lineage. Within the album, "dodger blue" is a moment of pure, unfiltered regional pride, grounding the project's grander themes in the specific, authentic culture of Kendrick's home.