Dissect S5E16 - FEAR. (Part 1) by Kendrick Lamar
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Dec 30, 2019 In this insightful analysis, the discussion revolves around the pivotal role of the track FEAR. in the DAMN. narrative. The use of sampling from 24 Karat Black creates a compelling loop intertwined with themes of poverty and faith. Personal connections emerge through Carl and Charles's voicemails, expanding the song's meaning to encompass generational suffering. Kendrick's unique perspective as his mother reveals the harsh realities of fear rooted in childhood experiences. The contrast between reverent and punitive fear adds depth to the song's emotional landscape.
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Fear Is The Album's Pivot
- "Fear" is the pivotal track on DAMN., central to the album's narrative and themes.
- Cole Cuchna argues that understanding this song unlocks the album's larger mysteries.
Sampling Adds Thematic Weight
- The Alchemist builds Fear's beat from samples of 24 Karat Black's Poverty's Paradise to add thematic weight.
- These samples actively comment on poverty and question promises of paradise.
Samples Challenge Biblical Promises
- Samples like “Poverty's Paradise” and “I've been hungry all my life” undercut biblical promises of blessing.
- Cuchna links these samples to Kendrick's struggle with whether the poor inherit God's kingdom.
