Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers - The Tragedy of Kendrick Lamar

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  • @JacksonsMusicPalate
    @JacksonsMusicPalate  Місяць тому +7

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  • @SurprisedBus-bw4wd
    @SurprisedBus-bw4wd 2 місяці тому +208

    The irony and genius of Dot realising he cant save the world due to his flaws and realising that he has to work on himself is that i believe thats one of the main things that the world needs.. absolutely genius..

    • @cliftonjohnson1990
      @cliftonjohnson1990 Місяць тому +7

      yeah it’s weird to think about, he legit gave the world what it needed to hear and not maybe what it wanted to hear. Especially those with similar upbringings globally. He basically alluded to the idea that everyone should be working on themselves and that would in turn make the world a better place.

  • @Tiffthegiraffe
    @Tiffthegiraffe 7 місяців тому +775

    I don’t think you’re giving Father Time enough credit. Childhood trauma is a HUMONGOUS factor in how someone is. If not the only. the toxic masculinity he endured as a child is how he went on about life. Men are taught to be player = Sex addiction. Men are taught to fight = toxic relationship with his girlfriend. That track to me is the most vulnerable on there. I think father wounds are more prominent in the black community though.

    • @user-ye1ml8uw8p
      @user-ye1ml8uw8p 6 місяців тому +34

      Youre right. He wouldnt be able to relate to that. At least not to that degree thats why father time lacks credit

    • @brandanvaquerano5809
      @brandanvaquerano5809 6 місяців тому +11

      Latinoooooooossssss. Early morning wake up practicing on day offs

    • @Tiffthegiraffe
      @Tiffthegiraffe 6 місяців тому +6

      @@brandanvaquerano5809100% sure Kendrick is black

    • @chinito398
      @chinito398 6 місяців тому +6

      Its not that it doesnt have its due credit. Its that its not really the issue here. The issue that Kendrick truly wants to open up about. By talking about the issues with his father he is opening up a bit, but not truly talking about the issues he faces with himself. He has not yet taken responsibility for the actions hes made and the issues he doesnt talk about. Which you see on the later half of the album.

    • @Tiffthegiraffe
      @Tiffthegiraffe 6 місяців тому +7

      @@chinito398 like I said childhood trauma and how they were is a huge factor in how someone operates in this world especially in the black community. Absent dads or overly abusive dads are very prominent and to open up about that is very deep.

  • @mewxtwo
    @mewxtwo 2 місяці тому +63

    Father Time is one of Kendricks best songs in my opinion. When played by itself, at's a heavy and honest anthem for masculinity. We're all messed up, because we were raised by men who were also messed up, because they were raised by men who were also messed up, and on and on and on.
    But in the context of the whole album, it's him doing the masculine thing of blaming one thing for all of toxic masculinity. It feeds itself. Amazing.

  • @damson9470
    @damson9470 Місяць тому +21

    people call it a tragedy. but this is beauty in its finest form; life.

  • @fourthwaverevolution4114
    @fourthwaverevolution4114 Місяць тому +20

    Kendrick is speaking about himself and speaking about/to/and for his community. He’s also educating the black community about so many mental health and how to heal. This album is about shadow work and healing

  • @cliftonjohnson1990
    @cliftonjohnson1990 2 місяці тому +21

    the world asked for him to save them and he said, worry about yourself

  • @xo7796
    @xo7796 4 місяці тому +86

    I don’t know why but I always felt that MMATBS kinda held a similar experience to that of TPAB. Both albums talk about the struggle of Kendrick,with introspective lyrics that deliver a comprehensive message to the listener. And the fact that TPAB is a poem,and MMATBS is a play, they are both literature.

    • @KuhlulaMashaba
      @KuhlulaMashaba 2 місяці тому +2

      I feel like TPAB was more a naive Kendrick wanting to be a savior and the MMATBS is him realizing that he can't save when he's not saved himself

    • @astrology_2
      @astrology_2 21 день тому

      All his albums have something to them. Section 80 is a Novel, GKMC is a movie, TPAB, is a poem, DAMN. is a magazine, and MM&TBS is a play.

  • @jakeevara
    @jakeevara 5 місяців тому +140

    Ever since it came out, I've known that this album had a deeper layer. I mean, it's K-Dot: there's always a deeper meaning. But I've struggled to put words on what it was I was feeling. Your breakdowns really helped me dig deeper wirh this album. Mr Morale isn't Kendrick's best album, but it might be my favourite.

    • @amcg6075
      @amcg6075 2 місяці тому +1

      💯💯

  • @Rowens556
    @Rowens556 2 місяці тому +12

    The thing about Kendrick is his music isn’t for everybody. I mess with every albums heavy because not every album is the same.

  • @TheZephyExperience
    @TheZephyExperience 9 днів тому +1

    I never realized the number he gives is united in grief is how many days between damns release and Mr morale

  • @BillySmith-np5zn
    @BillySmith-np5zn 2 місяці тому +17

    You missed the whole point of father time its not “toxic masculinity” he’s saying he’s thankful he had a dad to teach him to be a man not that it “stopped him from showing emotions”. It’s like you took one lyric from the song and just ran with it. Why do you think Kendrick said at the end he saluted his friends who “figured it out (how to be a man” without a father? It’s not that his dad gave him this trauma his dad shaped him to be a man.

    • @Shiratto
      @Shiratto 12 днів тому +1

      I don't think either take is the wrong one. It was more than one line this dude said and both things can be true at the same time. Your dad can teach you how to be a man in his eyes, but nobody is a perfect person. At the end of the day, you might not agree with everything he said, so it's up to you to be your own man.

  • @emancool5129
    @emancool5129 2 місяці тому +10

    the first album I ever listen to in full because my dad showed me this an Kendrick. Has special place in my mind

  • @ReckSaber3664
    @ReckSaber3664 6 місяців тому +15

    My opinion but this is Kendrick’s best album. I love the personal aspect to it and I can relate a lot to it.

  • @KIiZRD
    @KIiZRD Місяць тому +2

    keep up the great work. love this analysis so much. God bless 😇🙏🏾💜
    MORTAL MAN

  • @Boo_Boo-
    @Boo_Boo- 2 місяці тому +3

    I loved this record from the jump, then I saw the tour live and it made this one of my favourite of his.

  • @oscarserrano2309
    @oscarserrano2309 Рік тому +16

    I love music based content , great editing, narrating , and story telling!!!!

  • @jeffreyharvey9919
    @jeffreyharvey9919 Рік тому +22

    Great start. Looking forward to parts 2 and 3. I want to watch the whole thing before leaving an "official" comment.

  • @legenda.8967
    @legenda.8967 Рік тому +49

    This is such a good video, great analysis, interesting perspectives on life, great editing!
    I'm hyped for part two!
    Thank you for making this content

  • @user-ye1ml8uw8p
    @user-ye1ml8uw8p 7 місяців тому +6

    The start of this video is * chef kiss *

  • @liammac
    @liammac Рік тому +4

    Amazing video essay and it’s a damn shame your account doesn’t have more views

  • @ench4ntedhunter97
    @ench4ntedhunter97 27 днів тому

    Love your videos!

  • @Zombiezay
    @Zombiezay Рік тому +4

    Obsessed with your content

  • @Vintageferguson
    @Vintageferguson Місяць тому

    Really good breakdown. Thanks dude

  • @Chiiief-kt5my
    @Chiiief-kt5my 11 місяців тому +31

    Great video essay but id jst like to add something about the N95 song, when he says 'Where the hypocrites at? what community feels they the only ones relevant' to me he's calling out everyone/community that thinks their more special then the rest just like the group of very few people at the top who keep the population blind to what really goes on in the world because they think their the only ones capable of keeping the 'order' .. abit tinfoily but just my thoughts after learning how corrupt our financial system is as a whole

  • @calebpierre4230
    @calebpierre4230 8 місяців тому +5

    Great video you broke this down wonderfully

  • @crystalmartinezlezcano4385
    @crystalmartinezlezcano4385 11 місяців тому

    New subscriber ❤️ you're amazing! That was a great analysis ❤

  • @Funkgafr
    @Funkgafr 6 місяців тому +2

    i love these videos

  • @mw3poseidon
    @mw3poseidon 9 місяців тому +4

    These breakdowns are glorious

  • @robace.holmes
    @robace.holmes 2 місяці тому

    Mortal man…looking forward to digesting this

  • @jimschips940
    @jimschips940 10 місяців тому +4

    Bro how does this video not have more veiws

  • @notjustin6049
    @notjustin6049 3 місяці тому +1

    i never really paid attention to what he was talking about until now, its a really deep album but its one of my favorites

  • @legenda.8967
    @legenda.8967 Рік тому +1

    When does part 2 drop?
    I can't wait... :D

  • @gestolen_fiets
    @gestolen_fiets Рік тому +13

    Really enjoying your breakdowns my friend! You perspective is really interesting and you storytelling skills and edits make me feel the music all over again like its the firtst time.
    In my perspective I truly believe that this album is a mirror to TPAB.
    Look at the tracklists and listen to the songs it's so insane.
    United in grief is wesley's theory
    For free is N95
    Worldwide steppers is literally the same title concept as king kunta
    Father time is institusionalized
    In rich spirit he's literally talking to a wall in the videoclip think bout it a song like silent hill is complexion and savior is how much a dollar cost and mr morale is I and auntie diaries is you aint gotta lie. Like he puts all the trauma and epiphany and character development from TPAB in new shoes to mirror it for his audience👀
    Even though the catterpillar and the butterfly are completely different, they are one and the same.
    Kendrick is ye and nipsey
    Kendrick is you and me
    "I am all of us"~OkLama
    I am U

  • @LoLifeIsForever-hl2nm
    @LoLifeIsForever-hl2nm 5 місяців тому

    👍🏽 Newly subscribed; love the content!

  • @poplifemedia
    @poplifemedia 7 місяців тому

    Really awesome analysis!!! THANK YOU!!!!

  • @SammieVegas
    @SammieVegas 8 місяців тому +1

    Subscribed. Great video.

  • @jeramiahrichardson6363
    @jeramiahrichardson6363 5 місяців тому +2

    I had that exact shirt years ago

  • @justineking5643
    @justineking5643 9 місяців тому +5

    I love MMATBS

  • @eriqeashwaq692
    @eriqeashwaq692 Рік тому +4

    Mortal man

  • @sexualchocolate10
    @sexualchocolate10 7 місяців тому +1

    Kendrick is a true GOAT 🐐

  • @Youcantleavethisempty01
    @Youcantleavethisempty01 5 місяців тому +3

    Great video. The analysis is very sound and, I believe, fairly accurate of a criticism. A few thoughts, and maybe I'm totally wrong here, but so many of your ideas are based on an assumption that his songs are autobiographical. Maybe they are and maybe they aren't. The point is that it limits the meaning of the songs to assume this. Kendrick is Mr. Morale, Kendrick is you and me, Kendrick is a character. This opens up the possibilities of meaning in the songs. Also, it's dangerous to label KL as a "sex addict." See my previous point. Challenges with lust? Sure. But the SA assumption is quite a leap. The only person who can label someone is themselves or a doctor. Again, by focusing on some diagnosis, it limits the meaning of the art. Lastly, burdening Kendrick with your expectations of what he should be is the same thing everyone did to Dylan. It's a weird projection, totallly unfair for an artist, and misplaced hope. It's not about what you want but what the artist wants/needs to say. Anyways, just a few thoughts. Appreciate your video.

  • @UPROAR-SHOCK1111
    @UPROAR-SHOCK1111 5 місяців тому +4

    This Album was meant to promote HEALING ❤️‍🩹

  • @obeezie_
    @obeezie_ 5 місяців тому

    Mortal Man

  • @user-ye1ml8uw8p
    @user-ye1ml8uw8p 7 місяців тому

    How ima take it out on everyone around me when no one around me

  • @yvngpoison
    @yvngpoison Рік тому +4

    please do Echoes Of Silence

    • @JacksonsMusicPalate
      @JacksonsMusicPalate  Рік тому +4

      LOL i love how my Abel fans will come to other videos to ask for Abel content. I'm here for that enthusiasm!!!! I will get to Echoes in the future friend

    • @brucemitchell559
      @brucemitchell559 Рік тому

      @@JacksonsMusicPalatelove the video my guy but ya we need Echoes of silence

  • @Tthaking
    @Tthaking 6 місяців тому +1

    Father Time the best song on the album

  • @CallMeChosen-hp2gw
    @CallMeChosen-hp2gw 2 місяці тому

    But the breaking down these tracks were still good

  • @chrisreyes3087
    @chrisreyes3087 Місяць тому

    You his twin fr

  • @skabzemortal
    @skabzemortal Місяць тому

    People still don't get it...they dont wanna admit it

  • @jasondrouin3255
    @jasondrouin3255 Місяць тому +2

    Some reaching going in this vid

  • @ChaseLeGrow-pb6th
    @ChaseLeGrow-pb6th 2 місяці тому +2

    Mr.Morale & The Big Steppers is the most heartbreaking album kendrick has ever released.

  • @plutonicgnat115cool5
    @plutonicgnat115cool5 4 місяці тому

    Rich spirit's music video is one of my favorite of all time. Feels so personal and real like its some silly shit we have all done ourselves at home alone boogeying like a mf

  • @hunnagmgb1969
    @hunnagmgb1969 2 місяці тому +4

    Yall do understand Kendrick raps about LA and his personal life it’s not about the world nor really anything outside of the city limits 😂😂😂

    • @mocapcow2933
      @mocapcow2933 2 місяці тому +3

      I mean he relates it to issues though. You don’t need to be from LA to relate to his struggles.

    • @KevonDaDon
      @KevonDaDon 2 місяці тому

      Compton**

  • @Godzooky
    @Godzooky Місяць тому +3

    I appreciate the effort but you missed the mark on some of these.

  • @XORGNMN
    @XORGNMN 2 місяці тому +1

    Bruh you gotta let the idolatry go lol since when did Kendrick have all the answers. I just viewed him as a great lyricist lol. This guy has to be a fan boy

  • @LeetoSello
    @LeetoSello 11 днів тому

    Dude is thinking kendrick lamar be black Jesus

  • @BlackStarExoticz
    @BlackStarExoticz 2 місяці тому

    Oh yea the voice can’t even understand the album

  • @ariellemckenna
    @ariellemckenna 2 місяці тому +11

    hearing white ppl analyze Kendrick is so… odd.

  • @jamaalbarnett5664
    @jamaalbarnett5664 Місяць тому +3

    This is what happens when you let outsiders analyze our culture. Go listen to country

  • @CallMeChosen-hp2gw
    @CallMeChosen-hp2gw 2 місяці тому

    You sound like a hater…

  • @Tira-rk6zz
    @Tira-rk6zz 2 дні тому

    I’ve never caught that N95/mask ref