January 4, 2018 Album: Black Panther: The Album

All The Stars

Kendrick Lamar & SZA

About All The Stars

Read More Collapse “All The Stars” is the lead single from the Black Panther soundtrack, released on January 4, 2018.

The track was written by Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Al Shux, Sounwave, and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith.

The music video, directed by Dave Meyers and The Little Homies, premiered on February 6, 2018, featuring Afrocentric and Afrofuturistic visuals.

The song was a commercial success, peaking at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and charting in multiple countries.

It was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA and has over 540 million views on YouTube as of June 2025.

All The Stars Lyrics

[Pre-Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]

Love, let's talk about love

Is it anything and everything you hoped for?

Or do the feeling haunt you? (Haunt)

I know the feeling haunt you (Haunt)

[Chorus: SZA]

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars approach you

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars are closer

[Verse 1: Kendrick Lamar]

Tell me what you gon' do to me (Do to me)

Confrontation ain't nothin' new to me (New to me)

You can bring a bullet, bring a sword, bring a morgue

But you can't bring the truth to me (Truth to me)

Fuck you and all your expectations (Expectations)

I don't even want your congratulations (Congratulations)

I recognize your false confidence and calculated promises

All in your conversation (Conversation)

I hate people that feel entitled (Entitled)

Look at me crazy 'cause I didn't invite you (Invite you)

Oh, you important? You the moral to the story? You endorsin'?

Mothafucka, I don't even like you (Like you)

Corrupt a man's heart with a gift (With a gift)

That's how you find out who you dealin' with (Dealin' with)

A small percentage who I'm buildin' with (Buildin' with)

I want the credit if I'm losin' or I'm winnin'

On my mama, that's the realest shit

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[Pre-Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]

Love, let's talk about love

Is it anything and everything you hoped for?

Or do the feeling haunt you? (Haunt)

I know the feeling haunt you (Haunt)

[Chorus: SZA]

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars approach you

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars are closer

[Verse 2: SZA]

Skin covered in ego

Get to talkin' like ya involved

Like a rebound, no control

No off switch in the way that you bringin' me down

It's a turn on, get it away from me

Know you mean wrong, keep away from me

And it's all wrong, get it away from me, yeah, yeah

I just cry for no reason

I just pray for no reason

I just thank for the life, for the day

For the hours and another life breathin'

How did it all go to feel good?

You'd leave it all if it feel bad

Better live your life

We been runnin' out of time

[Pre-Chorus: Kendrick Lamar, SZA]

Love, let's talk about love (Let's talk about love, is)

Is it anything and everything you hoped for? (Anything, oh, oh, this)

Or do the feeling haunt you? (Haunt; haunt, haunt)

I know the feeling haunt you (Haunt)

[Chorus: SZA]

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars approach you

This may be the night that my dreams might let me know

All the stars are closer

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Lyric Video of All The Stars by Kendrick Lamar & SZA

Line-by-Line Breakdown of All The Stars Lyrics

The lyrics explore themes of ambition, identity, and societal expectations, with the recurring line "This may be the night that my dreams might let me know" symbolizing hope and self-reflection.

Vocal Parts in All The Stars Lyrics

Kendrick Lamar delivers the verses with his signature rapid-fire flow, while SZA provides the melodic chorus, blending their styles seamlessly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is “All The Stars” about?

The song delves into themes of ambition, identity, and societal expectations, reflecting the film's exploration of African heritage and empowerment.

Who wrote “All The Stars”?

The song was written by Kendrick Lamar, SZA, Al Shux, Sounwave, and Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith.

How did the song perform commercially?

"All The Stars" peaked at No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100, charted in multiple countries, and was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA.

Was the song featured in media?

Yes, the song was featured in the Black Panther film and its official soundtrack.

Are there any notable cultural moments tied to this track?

The song's music video featured Afrocentric and Afrofuturistic visuals, aligning with the film's themes of African heritage and empowerment.