Sidewalks
The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar
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I ran out of tears when I was eighteen So nobody made me but the main streets 'Cause too many people think they made me Well if they really made me, then replace me Homeless to Forbes list, these niggas bring no stress I feel like Moses, I feel like I'm chosen And if you ain't my nigga then your girl single to me I don't give a damn if a nigga said he knew me Grew up with no father so nobody ever "son" me My flow too sick, Kevin Costner couldn't touch me I know you wish that nobody ever loved me I feel useless when I'm never making money Well, this the life we always fantasized Rich folk problem through a Queen Street nigga's eyes Every time you see me pulling up in Aventadors Just know we been grinding on them sidewalks Sidewalks saved my life They don't ever lie Sidewalks saved my life They showed me all the signs They don't let me down But they lead me on And they don't let me down But they lead me on And they lead me on Say, say say I come from murder one, brung late night melee Say, say, say We hung all summer, sprung mattress with bae bae Say, say, say Trippin' off dyke, and my name strike with pay day Say, say, say Flippin' blue lighting, tightening, strapped with AK Say, say, say OG one, told me one, show me one, eight ways How to segue Pussy, power, profit and headache I reminisce my life innocence Or life innocent Or life intimate, with fame Like limo tint With light women, dark women in it Aw Kenny, good game She wanna hang with a Starboy The sun and the moon and star, boy Astronomer, anonymous I line 'em up, grind 'em up, these nine of us And five of us have probably fucked She mollied up, I tallied up all the parts, boy Twenty legs, arms, head (head) Head, head, more head (head) Oh God bless the dead (yeah) I'm livin' life, high off life I wear my chokes off to bed I'm the greatest nigga, why you so scared to say it? I wanna rock, I wanna rock, I wanna cop more land I never stop I wanna quick advance on a bill if it ain't one Break everything, I'm a hustler, came from Sidewalks saved my life Sidewalks saved my life They don't ever lie Sidewalks saved my life Sidewalks saved my life They showed me all the signs They don't let me down But they lead me on And they don't let me down But they lead me on And they lead me on
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Written by: Abel Tesfaye, Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, Martin McKinney, Robert Richardson, Dan Wilson, Ali Muhammad
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Contribution"Sidewalks" is a track from The Weeknd's third studio album, "Starboy," released in 2016.
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Star CollaborationThe song features a guest verse from the acclaimed artist Kendrick Lamar, adding a unique rap element to The Weeknd's traditionally R&B and pop sound.
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Contribution of Other ArtistsThe track was written by The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar, Daniel Wilson, Robert John Richardson, and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Daniel Wilson also provided backing vocals for the song.
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Musical Style"Sidewalks" is influenced by multiple genres including pop, R&B, and hip hop, showcasing a blend of The Weeknd's signature emotive crooning and Kendrick Lamar's innovative rap style.
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ThemesThe song talks about The Weeknd's (Abel Tesfaye's) life before fame, exploring themes of struggle, growth, and life's harsh realities.
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Autobiographical AspectsThe lyrics mention "homeless to Forbes list", referencing The Weeknd's journey from being homeless in Toronto to becoming one of the most successful music artists.
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Critical Reception"Sidewalks" received positive reviews from critics, with many praising Lamar's guest verse and the song's fusion of different genres.
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Song PremiereThe Weeknd premiered "Sidewalks" during a live performance on Vevo Presents, prior to the release of the Starboy album.
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Song ProductionThe song is known for its auto-tune heavy sound, which has been a trademark of The Weeknd's music style. It was produced by Bobby Raps and Doc McKinney.
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Chart PerformanceWhile it was not released as a single, "Sidewalks" managed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and the Canadian Hot 100.
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Live PerformancesThe Weeknd has included "Sidewalks" in his setlist during his "Starboy: Legend of the Fall Tour". However, Kendrick Lamar joins in the performance only occasionally.
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SamplingThe song samples the 1994 track "Part Time Mutha" by 2Pac and Poppi. This adds an interesting layer, connecting The Weeknd's and Kendrick Lamar's modern take on struggles with a classic reflection on similar themes by an iconic artist.
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