About “HiiiPoWeR”

The first song released from Kendrick Lamar’s Section.80, “HiiiPower” talks of self enlightenment through reflection and active work. It constantly touches on racial subjects, figures and conspiracy theories of today and the past.

On the official tracklist, the title is stylized as “HiiiPoWeR.” The second half of that can be separated into Po We R (Poor we are) which is a huge motif throughout the album. Poverty is one of the largest issues plaguing those living in projects as referenced in Section 8(0) of the Housing Act of 1937.

As described at the end of “Cut You Off (To Grow Closer)” (From his mixtape, O.D.), Hiii Power is a way of thinking with higher expectations, and achieving richness in body and mind. Essentially a quest for knowledge and wisdom of the body, mind and spirit.