Beyond the Party: Exploring Themes of Addiction and Pressure in Kendrick Lamar’s “Swimming Pools (Drank)”
Introduction The intoxicating attract of a pulsating bassline, the murmur of conversations mixing with the clinking of glasses, and the shimmering lights of a celebration scene – these are sometimes the backdrop to celebrations and camaraderie. However beneath the floor, a special narrative usually unfolds, a darker undercurrent of pressures and penalties. Within the realm … Read more