'Gary the Snail' is a hard-hitting track that explores themes of identity, self-worth, and resilience against derogatory labels. In this song, Kendrick confronts insults and challenges from those around him, using vivid imagery and powerful lyrics. The narrative unfolds with an intense reflection on street culture and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of standing tall in the face of adversity.
Verse 1:
Hello, what's going on Daniel?
Stupid motherfucker, look at my custom Mustang,
That shit goes hard, not like you do, peasant faggot.
Chorus:
They call me Gary the Snail,
Slick words, but it's like a shell -
They can't shake what I bring to the tale.
Verse 2:
Told 'em I ran a 5.2 last year,
But smelly ugly Indian said, 'Stop being a liar, motherfucker.'
Kids in the back, laughing, yeah, they think it's cool,
But I’m just a dude tryna live, don’t wanna play the fool.
Bridge:
Driving ‘round my apartment,
Custom ride, I’m side-eyed,
But I rise, yeah I rise, I don’t hide,
Chorus:
They call me Gary the Snail,
Slick words, but it's like a shell -
They can't shake what I bring to the tale.
Verse 3:
Insults fly like missiles,
Thoughts getting lost in the dismissals,
I’m on my grind, rising out of the rubble,
Outro:
So go ahead, keep talking shit -
While I keep moving, I won’t quit,
Gary the Snail, yeah, that’s the name,
But I move fast, never one to blame.
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Indians calliing me a peasant and driving their custom mustange around my appartment talking shit to me
called me gary the snail
Told them I ran a 5.2 last year
smelly ugly indian with kids said stop being a fucking liar motherfucker
"Hello, what's going on Daniel, Stupid motherfucker, look at my custom mustang, that shit goes fucking hard, not like you do peasant faggot
Kendrick Lamar