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Kendrick Lamar - DAMN - A Thread
Wickedness Vs. Weakness motif is carried out via Sin Vs. Emotion
The 7 Deadly Sins are played off against the Major Human Emotions as a way to overcome the conditions Kendrick is in
53.3% Sin
46.7% Emotion
Tracks 1-9: 72% Sin
10-14: 80% Emotion
Wickedness Vs. Weakness motif is carried out via Sin Vs. Emotion
The 7 Deadly Sins are played off against the Major Human Emotions as a way to overcome the conditions Kendrick is in
53.3% Sin
46.7% Emotion
Tracks 1-9: 72% Sin
10-14: 80% Emotion
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN - A Thread
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Kendrick Lamar - DAMN Cont.
Kendrick uses Sin to pursue Pac's Mortal Man goals
37.2% Wrath
23.7% Greed
20.7% Pride
17.3% Lust
1.1% Envy
Reverse Order: Sin helps numb the emotion felt on FEAR - Wrath kills it - Greed numbs it - Lust satisfies it - Pride hides it
Kendrick uses Sin to pursue Pac's Mortal Man goals
37.2% Wrath
23.7% Greed
20.7% Pride
17.3% Lust
1.1% Envy
Reverse Order: Sin helps numb the emotion felt on FEAR - Wrath kills it - Greed numbs it - Lust satisfies it - Pride hides it
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN Cont.
Emotion is the sustainable solution to Kendrick's condition, as evidenced by DUCKWORTH and Top's compassionate , life-saving act
Fear: 36.3%
Humility: 21.2%
Love: 12.9%
Sadness: 10%
Trust: 5.9%
Compassion: 4.6%
Anger: 6.3%
Shame: 2.4%
Emotion is the sustainable solution to Kendrick's condition, as evidenced by DUCKWORTH and Top's compassionate , life-saving act
Fear: 36.3%
Humility: 21.2%
Love: 12.9%
Sadness: 10%
Trust: 5.9%
Compassion: 4.6%
Anger: 6.3%
Shame: 2.4%
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN Cont.
Negative emotions still have utility - they show someone who is compassionate, empathetic, introspective, and who feels
55.1% Negative Emotions on DAMN
44.9% Positive
In reverse order, emotion slowly slips away as Kendrick's conditions overcome him
Negative emotions still have utility - they show someone who is compassionate, empathetic, introspective, and who feels
55.1% Negative Emotions on DAMN
44.9% Positive
In reverse order, emotion slowly slips away as Kendrick's conditions overcome him
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN Cont.
"Ain't Nobody Prayin' For Me" is the constant refrain - it indicates Kendrick's loss of moral value and descent into sin
It's repeated 21 times prior to FEAR, but never after it. It sets up DUCKWORTH as the conclusion in standard order
"Ain't Nobody Prayin' For Me" is the constant refrain - it indicates Kendrick's loss of moral value and descent into sin
It's repeated 21 times prior to FEAR, but never after it. It sets up DUCKWORTH as the conclusion in standard order
Kendrick Lamar - DAMN Cont
DUCKWORTH shows Kendrick the power of weakness, or human emotion, in this case, empathy, compassion, kindness
In reverse order, DUCKWORTH is the moral compass that shows how far Kendrick strays from humanity the deeper he falls into Sin
Deep album..
DUCKWORTH shows Kendrick the power of weakness, or human emotion, in this case, empathy, compassion, kindness
In reverse order, DUCKWORTH is the moral compass that shows how far Kendrick strays from humanity the deeper he falls into Sin
Deep album..
