American Hustle
Kendrick Lamar

Intro:
Yeah, yeah, yeah
K-Dot on the track, uh
Let me take you on a journey, baby

Verse 1:
Stars and stripes, but the bars ain't light
Land of the free, but we still choose the fight
Politicians talk, but the truth's in plight
Double entendres cut through America's night
Tech in our pockets, but hearts made of stone
Dreams on the boulevard, but we're sleeping alone
Injustice in cuffs, yeah, hypocrisy blown
Liberty's flicker in a land overthrown
Dollar bills speak, but the value's unknown
Mind full of gold, still a heart made of stone
Chasing illusions in a digital drone
Sex sells freedom, get your cover blown
Statue of 'Liberty', what's her real name?
Subtle innuendos in this twisted game
Swear on the beat, let the truth set aflame
Effortlessly cool, talk my shit with no shame

Pre-Chorus:
Oh, the land of the brave, where we slave to the wave
Silver tongues whisper promises, but who can you save?

Chorus:
American hustle, chasing dreams through the night
In a city full of shadows, where the lies feel right
We talk in codes, secrets boldly in sight
In the land of the free, it's a constant fight

Verse 2:
Penthouse views, while the underdogs crawl
High above the skyline, but ready to fall
Glitz and glamour cloak a desolate call
Freedom's just a word painted on the wall
In bars, liquor courage lets the whispers fly
Matching the stars, but the truth won't shy
Promises sold, yet the hope stays dry
Run this race baby, it's ride or die
Liberty's a tease in a lace disguise
Fake smiles, fake ties, in a suit so wise
Sexual innuendos dressed up in surmise
Talk my shit, no fear in my eyes
EFFortless blends in a nation unkept
Nothing to lose, so there's no regret
Insidious beauty in secrets kept
Effortlessly cool, with my verbal rep

Pre-Chorus:
Oh, the land of the brave, where we slave to the wave
Silver tongues whisper promises, but who can you save?

Chorus:
American hustle, chasing dreams through the night
In a city full of shadows, where the lies feel right
We talk in codes, secrets boldly in sight
In the land of the free, it's a constant fight

Bridge:
Reflections in puddles under neon lights
Lost in the rhythm, in these sleepless nights
Pawns in a game, but we grip so tight
Every word, every bar, speaks our plight

Outro:
Stars and stripes, but the battle stays young
Unwrapping the layers with every song sung
K-Dot speaking truths, let the lyrics be strung
American Hustle, we forever stay strong

Chorus:
American hustle, chasing dreams through the night
In a city full of shadows, where the lies feel right
We talk in codes, secrets boldly in sight
In the land of the free, it's a constant fight

Outro:
Yeah, yeah, American Hustle
Goodnight America, till the next shuffle