tv off

Kendrick Lamar

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[Intro] All I ever wanted was a black Grand National Fuck being rational, give 'em what they ask for
[Chorus] It's not enough (Ayy) Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough (Huh)
[Refrain] I get on they ass, yeah, somebody gotta do it I'll make them niggas mad, yeah, somebody gotta do it I'll take the G pass, shit, watch a nigga do it Huh, we survived outside, all from the music, nigga, what?
[Verse 1] They like, "What he on?" It's the alpha and omega, bitch, welcome home This is not a song This a revеlation, how to get a nigga gone You need you a man, baby, I don't understand, baby Pay your bill and makе you feel protected like I can, baby Teach you somethin' if you need correction, that's the plan, baby Don't put your life in these weird niggas' hands, baby (Woah)
[Chorus] It's not enough (Ayy) Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough (Huh)
[Refrain] I get on they ass, yeah, somebody gotta do it I'll make them niggas mad, yeah, somebody gotta do it I'll take the G pass, shit, watch a nigga do it Huh, we survived outside, all from the music, nigga, what?
[Verse 2] Hey, turn his TV off Ain't with my type activities? Then don't you get involved Hey, what, huh, how many should I send? Send 'em all Take a risk or take a trip, you know I'm trippin' for my dog Who you with? Couple sergeants and lieutenants for the get back This revolution been televised, I fell through with the knick-knacks Hey, young nigga, get your chili up, yeah, I meant that Hey, black out if they act out, yeah, I did that Hey, what's up, though? I hate a bitch that's hatin' on a bitch and they both hoes I hate a nigga hatin' on them niggas and they both broke If you ain't coming for no chili, what you come for? Nigga feel like he entitled 'cause he knew me since a kid Bitch, I cut my granny off if she don't see it how I see it, hm Got a big mouth but he lack big ideas Send him to the moon, that's just how I feel, yellin'
[Chorus] It's not enough (Ayy) Few solid niggas left, but it's not enough Few bitches that'll really step, but it's not enough Say you bigger than myself, but it's not enough
[Bridge] Huh Huh, huh Hey Hey (Mustard on the beat, ho)
[Interlude] Mustard Niggas actin' bad, but somebody gotta do it Got my foot up on the gas, but somebody gotta do it Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off
[Verse 3] Ain't no other king in this rap thing, they siblings Nothing but my children, one shot, they disappearin' I'm in the city where the flag be gettin' thrown like it was pass interference Padlock around the building Crash, pullin' up in unmarked truck just to play freeze tag With a bone to pick like it was sea bass So when I made it out, I made about 50K from a show Tryna show niggas the ropes before they hung from a rope I'm prophetic, they only talk about it how I get it Only good for saving face, seen the cosmetics How many heads I gotta take to level my aesthetics? Hurry up and get your muscle up, we out the plyometric Nigga ran up out of luck soon as I upped the highest metric The city just made it sweet, you could die, I bet it They mouth get full of deceit, let these cowards tell it Walk in New Orleans with the etiquette of LA, yellin'
[Outro] Mustard (Ah, man) Niggas actin' bad, but somebody gotta do it Got my foot up on the gas, but somebody gotta do it Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Huh, turn his TV off, turn his TV off Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Shit gets crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious Crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious

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The Meaning of "tv off"
An Anthem of Unfiltered West Coast Dominance

This version of "tv off" is a raw, unapologetic declaration of power, delivered over a classic, trunk-rattling beat by DJ Mustard. Unlike its more contemplative counterpart on the album, this track is not a plea for enlightenment; it's a threat. The command to "turn his TV off" is a metaphor for silencing a rival, ending their show, and taking their spot. It's about asserting dominance in the most direct way possible.

Kendrick frames himself as the necessary evil in a complacent hip-hop landscape, the one willing to "get on they ass" and "make them niggas mad" because "somebody gotta do it." The chorus, lamenting that there aren't enough "solid" people left, serves as his justification for this aggression. He sees a void of realness and steps in to fill it, dismissing all other contenders as his "children" or "siblings."

A Celebration of Survival and Success

Beneath the aggression is a celebration of West Coast culture and survival. From wanting a "black Grand National" to shouting out his LA "etiquette," the song is drenched in regional pride. The line, "we survived outside, all from the music," is a crucial anchor, rooting his current flexing in a past reality of struggle. He's not just boasting; he's celebrating the fruits of a hard-won victory, and he's not afraid to defend his throne by any means necessary.

About The Track

Produced by West Coast legend DJ Mustard, "tv off" is an explosive, high-energy track from Kendrick Lamar's 2024 album, GNX. It stands in stark contrast to the other, more introspective song with a similar title on the same project. This version is a pure, uncut banger designed for car stereos and clubs, driven by Mustard's signature minimalist synths and heavy bass.

The track serves as a powerful assertion of Kendrick's dominance and a homage to the sound that defined a generation of Los Angeles hip-hop. Lyrically, Kendrick is in attack mode, delivering menacing threats and claims of kingship with a relentless flow. The song's chaotic, "crazy, scary, spooky, hilarious" outro encapsulates its thrilling and unpredictable energy. On GNX, "tv off" functions as a visceral reminder of Kendrick's versatility and his deep roots in the confrontational, unapologetic spirit of West Coast rap.