Kendrick — Lamar - N95 (audio)

: Lamar uses the repeated command "Take off" (anaphora used 27 times in the first verse) to demand that listeners—and himself—remove superficial traits like "clout chasing," expensive jewelry, and "fake woke" activism.

Directed by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free, the music video was released on May 14, 2022, and is known for its striking, avant-garde imagery. Kendrick Lamar - N95 (Audio)

: The second verse addresses a world in "panic," referencing the chaos of the pandemic, crashing markets, and the music industry’s tendency to keep artists "in a box". Production and Composition : Lamar uses the repeated command "Take off"