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Backwards Lyrics by Kendrick Lamar

Divergent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)

2014

[Chorus: Kevin Parker]
Only go backwards lately
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
And we'll be screamin' out no rules, no rules
Feel the energy we go through, I told you
Pump my fist like I'm supposed to, I showed you
My vision of the unsocial, it's so cool
Look around me and you'll see the scene, who to blame?
See my generation has no shame, I play the game
How I see it, this is inside the future, this is nothin' that you're used to
I refuse to play the victim, my religion is to move ya
Out your power position, my army head-on collision
Can't harm me out of my own skin, government need assistance
Every time that I zone in, nothin' is more convincin'
Than tellin' you that I won't bend, break, or fake partition
I can't, this is my life design, this is me takin' mine's
This is what I live for, this is me takin' yours
This is more than C4, this is what happens when
We ready to build and destroy, I hope that you enjoy

[Chorus: Kevin Parker]
It feels like I only go backwards lately
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
I live my life a rebel, a vigilante, devils try to get at me
Pedal through this underworld, undertakers won't catch me
System ain't no system for justice if you would ask me
I'll tell you everything is corrupted, don't you walk past me
With the condescended look, I can tell you're pretendin'
Like you my friends and you just a henchman, I feel relentless
I feel the tension in the air, thick enough to cut through it
Or cut you with it, I'm cut from a cloth that bred a nuisance
Trespass on your property, I am properly aimin'
To go against your democracy, this is me changing faces
'Cause I can stand alone and die alone as long as I got pride
The victory of fight is all in my eyes
The night is young and I can see your demise, I'm waitin' for it
You can't ignore it, you live dormant, I die enormous
Big as the lies you tell, I can tell that you feel defeated
The truth will set you free and to me that's the only reason, capisce?

[Chorus: Kevin Parker]
It feels like I only go backwards lately
Every part of me says, "Go ahead"
I got my hopes up again, oh no, not again
Feels like we only go backwards, darling

[Outro: Kevin Parker]
It feels
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Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

About “Backwards” by Kendrick Lamar

Read the complete lyrics to "Backwards" by Kendrick Lamar from the album "Divergent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Soundtrack, West Coast Rap, Rap.

"Backwards" is performed by Kendrick Lamar. from the album "Divergent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2014 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Backwards", explore more songs by Kendrick Lamar using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Backwards" is credited to Kendrick Lamar. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Backwards" appears on "Divergent (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)" in 2014.

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