Discover the story of the song > Good Kid – Kendrick Lamar

The song talks about the struggles and dangers that the protagonist faces as a young Black man living in a violent and discriminatory society. He feels trapped and constantly under threat, whether it's from the police, gang violence or drugs. He asks for a way to reconnect with his happiness and faith, but it seems like he can only find it in fleeting moments of escape from his reality. The chorus emphasizes the idea that many people are duped into believing false beliefs and values.