Kendrick Lamar and SZA have done it again! Their new collab ‘luther’ has fans swooning, but what’s it actually about?
Reference: Video Kendrick & SZA Explains Luther
We all know these two make magic together. From ‘Doves in the Wind’ to ‘All the Stars’, they never disappoint. Now, they’ve dropped ‘luther’, and it’s already a worldwide hit.
A Luther Vandross Tribute?
Yep, the song is named after Luther Vandross, the R&B legend. It even samples his and Cheryl Lynn’s classic ‘If This World Were Mine’. Just like the OG song, ‘luther’ is all about love—deep, passionate, ride-or-die love.
The Lyrics Hit Different
Kendrick kicks things off:
“Hey, Roman numeral seven, bae, drop it like it’s hot…”
Wait, what? Well, the number 7 symbolises perfection in the Bible. Kendrick is basically saying his partner is his everything. Smooth.
Then SZA slides in:
“In this world, concrete flowers grow…”
She’s painting a picture of tough love—how real love survives anything. And later, they both sing together about trust, passion, and making love.
Who’s It About?
Kendrick hasn’t said, but fans are convinced it’s about his wife and high school sweetheart, Whitney Alford.
Neither Kendrick nor SZA have spilled the full tea on ‘luther’ yet, but if they do? You already know we’ll be the first to update you!