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conversations.value: Write me a song called Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst with the following description: Kendrick Lamar’s two-part “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst” depicts life in an urban ghetto. From beginning to end, Lamar breaks down the stories that pulled him away from gang culture, while also speaking on the spiritual rebirth that provided him with an escape from the streets.
  In the first part, Kendrick takes the perspective of two different people before rapping from his own perspective to discuss the tribulations he has gone through. In the second part, K-Dot picks up where the outro skit of “Swimming Pool” leaves off—Dave gets killed and his brother is seeking retaliation. The song closes with the same prayer heard at the start of the album. In an October 2012 interview with Power 106’s Big Boy’s Neighborhood, Kendrick spoke on putting the songs together:
  Before I became this person with a mature aspect on life, it was a dark place I came from, a place of negativity, a place of being unruly. […] I really based them two tracks together because that was a situation that happened that exact same time.
  Each part of the song is produced by different producers—the first half was done by Skhye Hutch and Sounwave. They sampled Grant Green’s 1971 record, “Maybe Tomorrow,” and lifted the drums from 1972’s “Use Me” by Bill Withers. The second half was made by Like of Pac Div, who sampled a vocal break from “My Romance” by The Singers Unlimited.
  Kendrick split the music video into two parts for each half of the song, with “Sing About Me” premiering in December 2013, and “I’m Dying of Thirst” debuting in January 2014. It’s also worth noting that Lamar later mentioned this song on March 2015’s “These Walls,” off his 2015 album, To Pimp A Butterfly. Make sure the lyrics are different from the original song.
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conversations.value: [Part I: "Sing About Me"]
  [Chorus]
  When the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  [Verse 1]
  I woke up this morning and figured I'd call you
  In case I'm not here tomorrow
  I'm hopin' that I can borrow
  A peace of mind, I'm behind on what's really important
  My mind is really distorted
  I find nothing but trouble in my life
  I'm fortunate you believe in a dream
  This orphanage we call a ghetto is quite a routine
  And last night was just another distraction
  Or a reaction of what we consider madness
  I know exactly what happened
  You ran outside when you heard my brother cry for help
  Held him like a newborn baby and made him feel
  Like everything was alright in a fight he tried to put up
  But the type of bullet that stuck
  Had went against his will, that's blood spilled on your hands
  My plan's rather vindictive
  Everybody's a victim in my eyes
  When I ride it's a murderous rhythm
  And outside became pitch black
  A demon glued to my back, whispering "Get 'em!"
  I got 'em and I ain't give a fuck
  That same mentality I told my brother not to duck
  In actuality it's a trip how we trip off of colors
  I wonder if I'll ever discover a passion like you and recover
  The life that I knew as a youngin
  In pajamas and dun-ta-duns
  When thunder comes it rains cats and dogs 
  dumb
  Niggas like me never prosper
  Prognosis of a problem child, I'm proud and well-devoted
  This Piru shit been in me forever
  So forever I'ma push it, wherever, whenever
  And I love you 'cause you love my brother like you did
  Just promise me you'll tell this story when you make it big
  And if I die before your album drop, I hope—
   
  [
  Gunshots
  ] [Chorus]
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  [Verse 2]
  You wrote a song about my sister on your tape
  And called it 
  Section.80
  The message resembled "Brenda's Got a Baby"
  What's crazy was I was hearin' about it
  But doubted your ignorance
  How could you ever just put her on blast and shit?
  Judgin' her past and shit?
  Well, it's completely my future
  Her nigga behind me right now askin' for ass and shit
  And I'ma need that forty dollars
  Even if I got to fuck, suck and swallow
  In the parking lot, Gonzales Park, I'm followed
  By a married man, and father of three
  My titties bounce on the cadence of his tinklin' keys
  Matter of fact, he my favorite 'cause he tip me with E's
  He got a cousin named David and I seen him last week
  This is the life of another girl damaged by the system
  These foster homes, I run away and never do miss 'em
  See, my hormones just run away and if I can get 'em
  Back to where they used to be, then I'll probably be in the denim
  Of a family gene that show women how to be woman
  Or better yet, a leader, you need her to learn somethin'
  Then you probably need to beat her, that's how I was taught
  Three niggas in one room, first time I was tossed
  And I'm exhausted, but fuck that "Sorry for your loss" shit
  My sister died in vain, but what point are you tryna gain
  If you can't fit the pumps I walk in?
  I'll wait… Your rebuttal a little too late
  And if you have a album date, just make sure I'm not in the song
  'Cause I don't need the attention, bring enough of that on my own
  And matter fact, did I mention that I physically feel great?
  A doctor's approval is a waste of time, I know I'm straight
  I'll probably live longer than you and never fade away
  I'll never fade away, I'll never fade away, I know my fate
  And I'm on the grind for this cake, I'ma get it or die tryin'
  I'm eyein' every male gender with intentions of buyin'
  You lyin' to these motherfuckers
  Talkin' about you can help 'em with my story
  You can help me if you sell this pussy for me, nigga
  Don't ignore me, nigga, fuck your glory, nigga, you ain't shit… [Chorus]
  When the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  [Verse 3]
  Sometimes I look in the mirror
  And ask myself: Am I really scared of passin' away?
  If it's today, I hope I hear a
  Cry out from Heaven so loud it can water down a demon
  With the Holy Ghost 'til it drown in the blood of Jesus
  I wrote some raps that made sure that my lifeline reekin'
  The scent of a reaper, ensurin' that my allegiance
  With the other side may come soon, and if I'm doomed
  May the womb of my mother be blessed for many moons
  I suffer a lot
  And every day that glass mirror get tougher to watch
  I tie my stomach in knots
  And I'm not sure why I'm infatuated with death
  My imagination is surely an aggravation of threats
  That can come about, 'cause the tongue is mighty powerful
  And I can name a list of your favorites that probably vouch
  Maybe 'cause I'm a dreamer and sleep is the cousin of death
  Really stuck in the schema of wonderin' when I'ma rest
  And you're right, your brother was a brother to me
  And your sister's situation was the one that pulled me
  In a direction to speak on somethin'
  That's realer than the TV screen
  By any means, wasn't tryin' to offend or come between
  Her personal life, I was like "It need to be told"
  Cursin' the life of twenty generations after her soul
  Exactly what'd happen if I ain't continue rappin'
  Or steady bein' distracted by money, drugs and 4-5's
  I count lives, all on these songs
  Look at the weak and cry, pray one day you'll be strong
  Fightin' for your rights, even when you're wrong
  And hope that at least one of you sing about me when I'm gone
  Am I worth it? Did I put enough work in? [Chorus]
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  I said when the lights shut off and it's my turn
  To settle down, my main concern
  Promise that you will sing about me
  Promise that you will sing about me
  [Outro]
  Promise that you'll sing about me forever
  Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh
  Promise that you'll sing about me forever
  Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh
  Promise that you'll sing about me forever
  Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh
  Promise that you'll sing about me forever
  Promise that you'll sing about me for— ooooh
  [Part II: "I'm Dying of Thirst"]
  [Skit]
  (On the phone)
  "Ay, ay, ay, where you 'bout to go?"
  "Nigga, the homie's brother—nigga, right here, he gone, my nigga, he gone!"
  "Hey, come to the store for a nigga, one time."
  "We on the block right now, my nigga, like, we—nigga, we right here, my nigga."
  "Bring a nigga back a black!"
  "Nigga—bruh—nigga, they just killed the homie's brother, my nigga. We right here on the block, my nigga... Al—alright, nigga—nigga, just come—alright, alright, just call me back, man, just call me back."
  "Bring a nigga back a black!"
  (*Hangs up*)
  "Ahh, fuck... So, so, what we gon' do, my niggas? What we gon' do?"
  "Bro, we can go back right now, my nigga. Like... nigga, I don't give a fuck, my nigga. We can go back right now."
  "Fuck! I'm tired of this shit! I'm tired of fuckin' runnin', I'm tired of this shit! My brother, homie!"
  [Verse 1]
  Tired of runnin', tired of huntin'
  My own kind, but retirin' nothin'
  Tires are steady screechin', the driver is rubbin'
  Hands on the wheel, who said we wasn't
  Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst?
  [Verse 2]
  Dope on the corner, look at the coroner
  Daughter is dead, mother is mournin' her
  Stray bullets, AK bullets
  Resuscitation was waitin' patiently, but they couldn't
  Bring her back, who got the footage?
  Channel 9, cameras is lookin'
  It's hard to channel your energy when you know he crooked
  Banana clip, split his banana pudding
  I'm like Tre, that's Cuba Gooding
  I know I'm good at
  Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst
  [Verse 3]
  How many sins? I'm runnin' out
  How many sins? I lost count
  Dreams of ballin' like Spalding
  But only shotty bounce
  The reaper callin', I'm cottonmouth
  Money is power (Money is power)
  Yours is ours (Yours is ours)
  Lay with a snitch, die with a coward
  Hope we get rich, hope we can tower
  Over the city with vanity with the music louder
  The same song, a black flower
  I'll show you how to
  Dye your thirst, dye your thirst, dye your thirst
  [Verse 4]
  What are we doin'? Who are we foolin'?
  Hell is hot, fire is proven
  To burn for eternity, return of the student
  That never learned how to live righteous but how to shoot it
  Tired of runnin', choirs is hummin'
  Tell us to visit, we lie about comin'
  Now back to business, loadin' the guns in
  Back of the Buick, your hood is feudin'
  The beef is bubblin', it's no discussion
  Hereditary, all of my cousins
  Dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst, dyin' of thirst
  [Verse 5]
  Too many sins, I'm runnin' out
  Somebody send me a well for the drought
  See all I know is takin' notes
  On takin' this life for granted, granted, if he provoke
  My best days, I stress days
  (Lord, forgive me for all my sins, for I not know—)
  My best days, I stress days
  Say "fuck the world," my sex slave
  Money, pussy, and greed—what's my next crave?
  Whatever it is, know it's my next grave
  Tired of runnin', tired of runnin', tired of tumblin'
  Tired of runnin', tired of tumblin', backwards
  My momma say "See, a pastor give me a promise
  What if today was the rapture and you completely tarnished?
  The truth will set you free, so to me be completely honest
  You dyin' of thirst, you dyin' of thirst
  So hop in that water, and pray that it works"
  [Skit/Outro]
  Fuck! I'm tired of this shit!
  I'm tired of fuckin' runnin', I'm tired of this shit!
  That’s my brother, homie!
  Young man, come talk to me! Is that what I think that is?
  I know that's not what I think that is
  Why are you so angry?
  See, you young men are dying of thirst
  Do you know what that means?
  That means you need water, holy water
  You need to be baptized, with the spirit of the Lord
  Do you want to receive God as your personal savior?
  Okay, repeat after me:
  "Lord God, I come to You a sinner"
  (Lord God, I come to You a sinner)
  "And I humbly repent for my sins"
  (And I humbly repent for my sins)
  "I believe that Jesus is Lord"
  (I believe that Jesus is Lord)
  "I believe You raised Him from the dead"
  (I believe You raised Him from the dead)
  "I would ask that Jesus come into my life"
  (I would ask that Jesus come in my life)
  "And be my Lord and Savior"
  (And be my Lord and Savior)
  "I receive Jesus to take control of my life"
  (I receive Jesus to take control of my life)
  "And that I may live for Him from this day forward"
  (And that I may live for Him from this day forward)
  "Thank you, Lord Jesus
  For saving me with Your precious blood"
  (Thank you, Lord Jesus
  For saving me with Your precious blood)
  "In Jesus' name, amen"
  (In Jesus' name, amen)
  Alright now, remember this day
  The start of a new life, your REAL life