Swimming Pools (Drank)
Kendrick Lamar
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Pour up, drank, head shot, drank Sit down, drank, stand up, drank Pass out, drank, wake up, drank Faded, drank, faded, drank Now I done grew up round some people living their life in bottles Granddaddy had the golden flask back stroke every day in Chicago Some people like the way it feels Some people wanna kill their sorrows Some people wanna fit in with the popular that was my problem I was in the dark room loud tunes, looking to make a vow soon That I'mma get fucked up, fillin' up my cup I see the crowd move Changing by the minute and the record on repeat Took a sip, then another sip, then somebody said to me Nigga why you babysittin' only 2 or 3 shots? I'mma show you how to turn it up a notch First you get a swimming pool full of liquor, then you dive in it Pool full of liquor, then you dive in it I wave a few bottles, then I watch 'em all flock All the girls wanna play Baywatch I got a swimming pool full of liquor and they dive in it Pool full of liquor I'mma dive in it Pour up, drank, head shot, drank Sit down, drank, stand up, drank Pass out, drank, wake up, drank Faded, drank, faded, drank Okay, now open your mind up and listen to me, Kendrick I'm your conscience, if you do not hear me then you will be history, Kendrick I know that you're nauseous right now and I'm hopin' to lead you to victory, Kendrick If I take another one down I'mma drown in some poison abusin' my limit I think that I'm feelin' the vibe I see the love in her eyes, I see the feelin' the freedom is granted as soon as the damage of vodka arrive This how you capitalize This is parental advice then apparently, I'm over influenced by what you are doin' I thought I was doin' the most then someone said to me Nigga why you babysittin' only 2 or 3 shots? I'mma show you how to turn it up a notch First you get a swimming pool full of liquor, then you dive in it Pool full of liquor, then you dive in it I wave a few bottles, then I watch em all flock All the girls wanna play Baywatch I got a swimming pool full of liquor and they dive in it Pool full of liquor I'mma dive in it Pour up, drank, head shot, drank Sit down, drank, stand up, drank Pass out, drank, wake up, drank Faded, drank, faded, drank I ride, you ride, bang One chopper, one hundred shots, bang Hop out, do you, bang? Two chopper, two hundred shots, bang I ride, you ride, bang One chopper, one hundred shots, bang Hop out, do you, bang Two chopper, two hundred shots, bang Nigga why you babysittin' only 2 or 3 shots? I'mma show you how to turn it up a notch First you get a swimming pool full of liquor, then you dive in it Pool full of liquor, then you dive in it I wave a few bottles, then I watch em all flock All the girls wanna play Baywatch I got a swimming pool full of liquor and they dive in it Pool full of liquor I'mma dive in it Pour up, drank, head shot, drank Sit down, drank, stand up, drank Pass out, drank, wake up, drank Faded, drank, faded, drank
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Written by: Tyler Williams, Kendrick Lamar, Nikhil Shanker Seetharam
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14 facts about this song
Track Information"Swimming Pools (Drank)" is a song by American rapper Kendrick Lamar, from his debut studio album "Good Kid, m.A.A.d City" (2012).
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Release DateIt was released as the lead single from the album on July 31, 2012.
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Production TeamThe song was produced by T-Minus and Dr. Dre.
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Songwriting CreditsKendrick Lamar and Tyler Williams (aka T-Minus) are credited as the songwriters.
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Chart Performance"Swimming Pools (Drank)" peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and it also charted in multiple international territories.
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CertificationAs of 2020, the song is certified 4x Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), indicating over 4 million copies sold.
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Song's ThemeThe song deals with the topic of alcohol consumption, where Kendrick Lamar expresses his struggles with peer pressure to drink alcohol and the negative consequences that come with it.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Swimming Pools (Drank)" was released in August 2012 and was directed by Jerome D. Hurd.
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AcclaimThe song was well-received by critics and has been acknowledged as one of the standout tracks from "Good Kid, m.A.A.d City."
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Award Nominations"Swimming Pools (Drank)" earned Kendrick Lamar a nomination at the 55th Grammy Awards for Best Rap Song.
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Remix VersionA remix of "Swimming Pools (Drank)" featuring American rapper Black Hippy, was released in 2012.
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Film AppearanceThe song was featured in the soundtrack of the film "Project X."
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Live PerformancesLamar has performed "Swimming Pools (Drank)" live on several occasions, including during his set at Coachella in 2012.
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Impact and InfluenceThe song is often acknowledged for its impact on contemporary hip hop and its bold exploration of the dark side of alcohol culture.
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