Released: May 13, 2022

Featuring: Mástein Bennett

Songwriter: Mástein Bennett Kendrick Lamar

Producer: Mástein Bennett Terrace Martin

[Piano Interlude]

[Hook: Mástein Bennett]
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot like uh
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot like uh
But that's my pure soul, yeah that's my pure soul
That's her pure soul, that's his pure soul
Soul, soul, so long, yeah

[Verse: Kendrick Lamar]
Brainstormin', running after one more dollar check
His time was running out, he left behind, can't feel the pain
Every little [?] is spinning faster in his head
He can't handle this no more, but he promises to stay

[Hook: Mástein Bennett]
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot like uh
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot
I cannot, I cannot, I cannot, I cannot like uh
But that's my pure soul, yeah that's my pure soul
That's her pure soul, that's his pure soul
Soul, soul, so long, yeah

[Instrumental Break]

Kendrick Lamar

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth (born June 17, 1987) is an American rapper and songwriter from Compton, CA.

He first gained major attention after the release of his 2010 mixtape O(verly) D(edicated). In 2011, his album Section.80, released exclusively through iTunes, instantly ranked as one of the top digital hip-hop releases of the year. In 2012, he crossed over to mainstream audiences with his major label debut, good kid, m.A.A.d city, which was widely regarded as an instant classic. In 2015, he released To Pimp a Butterfly to widespread acclaim. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 Albums Chart. The following year, untitled unmastered. was released by surprise. In April of 2017, Kendrick released DAMN. on Good Friday.

Known for his storytelling, imagery, wordplay, passion and varied song structures, Kendrick brings hard-hitting lyricism with narratives to the West Coast, not traditionally known for its lyricists.