Our season long analysis of Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers concludes with its final track "Mirror." Serving as a lyrical epilogue to the album’s emotional climax, “Mirror” delivers Kendrick Lamar’s final moral lesson: “I choose me.” With this mantra, Kendrick brings his morality play to a close, rejecting the performance of salvation in favor of spiritual freedom, radical acceptance, and personal peace.
Returning to the character of oklama — “my people” — Kendrick offers listeners the same mirror he used to confront ego, trauma, and public expectation. The result is a parting reflection on self-love, unconditional compassion, and the divine power of choosing yourself.
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Host/Writer/EP: Cole Cuchna
Video/Audio Production: Kevin Pooler
Additional Video Editing: Jon Jones
Additional Production: Justin Sayles
Theme Music: Birocratic
00:00 So Delicious
00:32 Intro / E17 Recap
02:09 "Mirror" Intro Analysis
05:39 Verse 1 Analysis
13:27 Chorus Analysis
16:39 Verse 2 Analysis
18:36 Verse 3 Analysis
26:11 Bridge Analysis
31:41 "I Choose Me" Numerology
38:16 Final Thoughts
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