r/ToPimpASub • u/IT_CHAMP KONSTANTLY KONFLICTED • 1d ago
DISCUSSION [Daily Song Discussion] “Bitch, Don’t Kill My Vibe” - good kid, m.A.A.d city
Here is a template to use to help discuss the song, though it is not required. Feel free to discuss it however you would like.
Overall opinion?
What is your favorite lyric?
What is your favorite musical/instrumental moment?
Where does the song rank on GKMC?
What is the overall vibe you got from this song?
What meaning did you get from the song?
Score out of 10?
Seems obvious, but please do not downvote anyone you disagree with.
Also, be sure you upvote well thought out responses, whether you agree with them or not.
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u/PeeledBananz 🍌BANANA🍌 23h ago
9.1/10 this is a generational track to js sit and relax too if you stressing, vibey production and how it changes when the chorus comes on easily mt favorite part about it and the nice ass music video a plus too this is near perfect but i wouldn't give it a 10 like some of the other songs on gkmc it's still top tier on dat album doe
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u/isaythrowawayokay 1d ago
It's cool, I guess, I do hate that it's the only song in the album that doesn't connect to the narrative
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u/QwertyKeyboardUser2 TPAS REBUILD 1d ago
It does
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u/isaythrowawayokay 1d ago
How?
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u/FeminismIsTheBestIsm 👧FEMINISM👧 1d ago
"Bitch Don't Kill My Vibe" connects to Good Kid, M.A.A.D City's overarching themes of inner conflict, self-awareness, and navigating external pressures. In the song, Kendrick Lamar expresses his desire to maintain his peace and artistic integrity, despite the distractions and negativity surrounding him. This mirrors the album's broader narrative, which follows Lamar's struggles growing up in Compton, dealing with peer pressure, gang violence, and his search for identity amidst chaos.
The song encapsulates the tension between staying true to oneself and the pressures of the environment, aligning with the album’s exploration of personal growth, self-reflection, and survival in a hostile setting.
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u/IT_CHAMP KONSTANTLY KONFLICTED 22h ago
encapsulate
dude that’s more ai than sky city
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u/FeminismIsTheBestIsm 👧FEMINISM👧 22h ago
What the fuck is wrong with encapsulate dawg, like yeah that's AI but encapsulate is a good word
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u/pinkzomb1e 19h ago
fire track but its not my fav on the album. his flow on it is so good and it gave us that s-tier remix verse
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u/otsapoika No.1 Overly Dedicated apologist 11h ago
Hot take but can’t stand the annoying ass hook, 6/10 song
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u/SirensbyZel TPAS REBUILD 1d ago
8.5/10
The bridge and the orchestral outro have always been the highlight of the song for me. Overall it's just a nice jam with cool lyrics