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Collect Calls Lyrics by Kendrick Lamar

good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version)

2012

[Produced by THC]
[Intro: Kent Jamz]
Look at all the bullshit I been through
If I take you home, will you tell the truth?
Look at all the bullshit I been through
If I take you home, will you tell the truth?
[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]
Mama, take this motherfuckin' block off
Tryna reach you every day, Collect calls
Never get through, and I go through withdrawals
Say who told you that I wanted this door
To slam shut? I just wanted to vent or
Ask you if you give me your rent for
A attorney, I can pay you back more
Soon as I get out, yeah, every rack is yours
Commissary running low, I need help
Not too much, I'll hustle up the rest myself
K. Dot wrote me saying Marcus got killed
If you knew me, then you know how bad I feel
Quisha proved me wrong, and never came to visit
And I heard she fucking on some other nigga
And my niggas left me in the dark, blind
Mama, just get back at me this last time
[Pre-Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
[Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Look at all the bullshit I been through
If I take you home, will you tell the truth?
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar]
Mama, take this motherfuckin' block off
That's on the date the day I take the block off
Pulled up, and they put me in them cop cars
Please believe me, this ain't easy, by far
You forgot you're talking to your only son
'Member when you put me in that relay run?
I was racing, chasing dreams to be the best
You had taught me that the very day I won
All I need is you to give me same support
Investigation saying that the same report
From a witness just might testify in court
D.A. say I take a deal, or take a loss
I ain't built for all them goddamn numbers
God's will; say a prayer for me, mama
If you can't, then open up the phone lines
Mama, just get back at me this last time
[Pre-Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
[Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Look at all the bullshit I been through
If I take you home, will you tell the truth?
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar]
Dante, if I stress to take the block off
That's the day the state had take them locks off
I could only help but do so much
Bettering yourself, your own crutch
Look at your reflection, tell me who you see
Who is your protection? G-O-D
No, it's not neglection, I have just accepted
Your fate and what its gon' be
'Member all the nights that I cried
Thinkin' that my only son just died?
Peekin' through the window, kickin' through the door
It's you they looking for, raid outside
Rather see you locked up than dead
Only you would say that I'm selfish
So before I take the stand and put this Bible in my hand
Son, let me say this
[Pre-Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
Men lie, wo- women lie
Men lie, wo- women
[Chorus: Kent Jamz]
Look at all the bullshit I been through
If I take you home, will you tell the truth?
Credits
Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar

About “Collect Calls” by Kendrick Lamar

Read the complete lyrics to "Collect Calls" by Kendrick Lamar from the album "good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version)" in 2012. 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 In English, USA, Conscious Hip-Hop.

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"Collect Calls" appears on "good kid, m.A.A.d city (Deluxe Version)" in 2012.

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