Genius Meanings
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J. Cole (Ft. Drake) – In the Morning
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From J Cole’s mixtape Friday Night Lights, produced by L&X Music, the piano-laced tune boasts hollow taps on a wood pipe and searing synths, with the Roc Nation rapper spitting
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J. Cole – In The Mornin'
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J.Cole here is serenading a woman, and is asking her to have sex with him early in the morning as men can be horny in the morning.
Another version of this song was released
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J. Cole – I Get Up
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Inspirational song by J. Cole talking about the struggles in life and how everyone is doing something to get by.
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Kendrick Lamar – HiiiPoWeR
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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
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J. Cole – Snow On Tha Bluff
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“Snow On Tha Bluff” is J. Cole’s first release of 2020. On the song, which is titled after a January 2011 film about a robbery in Atlanta, Cole delivers a single continuous verse
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J. Cole, 21 Savage & Morray – m y . l i f e
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On “m y . l i f e,” Cole recruits 21 Savage and Morray for a track on which they discuss the struggles of their respective come-ups and the benefits of their perseverance. They
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J. Cole – Once an Addict (Interlude)
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J. Cole uses “Once an Addict” to detail the development of his feelings concerning his mother’s relationship with alcoholism. Cole uses this interlude to show that he also deals
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J. Cole – J. Cole Freestyle
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On May 12, 2021, J. Cole appeared on L.A. Leakers for their 108th freestyle, two days before releasing his sixth album, The Off-Season. He flowed over “‘93 'Til Infinity” by Souls
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Dreamville, J. Cole & Lute (Ft. DaBaby) – Under the Sun
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“Under the Sun” serves as the opening track to Revenge of the Dreamers III and first official collaboration between North Carolina artists J. Cole, Lute, and DaBaby. The rappers
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Here’s The Deeper Meaning Behind J. Cole’s New Album ‘4 Your Eyez Only’
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It all revolves around the murder of a friend named James McMillan Jr.
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J. Cole – Cheer Up
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J Cole’s inspirational call to all the girls from fucked-up families.
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Fabolous – In The Morning
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A love song from the SOUL mixtape spit over J Cole’s “In The Morning” beat.
The 6th track of of the SOUL mixtape describes Fabolous seducing his girlfriend before she goes to work
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J. Cole – t h e . c l i m b . b a c k
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On “t h e . c l i m b . b a c k,” J. Cole talks about rediscovering his love for rap and some of his traumatic life experiences.
Two days before releasing the song, Cole
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J. Cole – everybody dies
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“Everybody Dies” had been released on the Behind-the-Scenes documentary, “Eyez” that was exclusively released on Tidal. The interlude targets other members of the rap community
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J. Cole – Foldin Clothes
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Following the emotionally vulnerable “She’s Mine, Pt. 1,” Cole once again makes reference to his wife, childhood sweetheart Melissa Heholt.
With Melissa nine-months pregnant
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J. Cole – Immortal
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On “Immortal,” Cole examines the gravity of death, both from his friend’s perspective as a drug dealer and from his own as an artist.
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J. Cole – BRACKETS
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On “BRACKETS” Cole details his journey climbing up the ‘tax brackets,’ describing how taxpayers should have more agency in how their money is being spent in the 21st Century. Cole
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J. Cole – Sideline Story
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“Sideline Story” is the 6th track on CW: TSS. In this song, Jermaine lays three verses about how he managed to “get up off the sideline.” From pouring his heart out to signing to
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J. Cole – Work Out
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After “Who Dat” failed to become a chart topper, J. Cole released “Work Out” as the second single off his debut album three months prior to its release, on June 5th, 2011, the
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J. Cole (Ft. Missy Elliott) – Nobody's Perfect
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This Missy collab features Cole talking about the ladies and wondering about his girl’s “number”. Maybe he should talk to Anna Faris.
The first verse of this song is widely
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Drake (Ft. J. Cole) – Jodeci Freestyle
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J. Cole and Drake collab on this track that pays homage to legendary R&B group Jodeci. The track serves as the second collaboration between the two artists, following Cole’s
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Beyoncé (Ft. André 3000) – Party
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“Party” is a mid-tempo R&B song that exhibits elements of the 1980s Funk and Soul music. It samples “La Di Da Di” by Doug E. Fresh and the Get Fresh Crew, featuring MC Ricky D (now
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J. Cole – Freestyle At Kendrick Lamar Concert
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During the TDE x BET Music Matters Tour stop in Charlotte, NC. – Kendrick Lamar brought out special guest J. Cole to perform a few cuts. Cole also blessed fans with a new freestyle
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J. Cole – Change
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On “Change,” Cole reflects on the maturation of his understanding of the cycle of violence and crime in struggling black communities and details the murder of his friend James
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J. Cole – LAnd of the Snakes
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“LAnd of the Snakes” depicts Cole’s promiscuous affairs with women, something he enjoys in the choruses but regrets in the third verse, when he runs into a woman he once had a one
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J. Cole – Lost Ones
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“Lost Ones” is a dialogue between a young couple who’ve just discovered the girl is pregnant. Exploring the whirlwind of thoughts and emotion that follow this revelation, Cole adds
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J. Cole – Intermission (Live)
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[Intro] / I need to know, how many people out here tonight, Fayetteville, have been fuckin' with me from day 1 I need to know / I'm talkin' 'bout when a nigga was passin' his
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J. Cole – Unabomber
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On “Unabomber,” North Carolina rapper J. Cole warns his opposition of his devastating rapping abilities. On the aggressive track, Cole boasts about his skills in relation to his
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Young Thug (Ft. J. Cole & Travis Scott) – The London
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On “The London,” Young Thug, J. Cole, and Travis Scott rap about what they would do with their significant others at “The London,” which could refer to a luxury hotel in either
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J. Cole (Ft. Trey Songz) – Can't Get Enough
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The second radio single from Cole World: The Sideline Story demonstrates why J Cole is widely considered to be the Simba of Hip-hop... He mixes his lyrical skill over this summer
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J. Cole – Killers
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In this song “Killers,” J. Cole is rapping from a first person perspective of a young killer who has killed a man for the first time. The first verse is J. Cole confessing and
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J. Cole – Deja Vu
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On “Deja Vu,” Cole raps from the perspective of his deceased friend James McMillan Jr., who imagines a conversation with a woman about the kind of men she gravitates towards. He
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J. Cole – Wet Dreamz
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On the third single from Forest Hills Drive, Cole reminisces about his first time with a girl. He puts on the typical play-it-cool attitude when in reality all he knows about are
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J. Cole (Ft. TLC) – Crooked Smile
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Using his own imperfect set of teeth as an example, Cole reaffirms his belief that nobody’s perfect, as everyone has their own “crooked smile”, and that nobody has to be perfect
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J. Cole – Kevin's Heart
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In “Kevin’s Heart,” Cole is singing from the stance of a person in love with drugs. Throughout the track, he references taking Xannies and smoking blunts, and relates the use of
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J. Cole – Blow Up
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Ever since he “blew up” with fame and fortune, J. Cole has attracted many a hateful gaze. He feels like he still has a way to go though.
J. Cole produced this song and it samples
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J. Cole – Rise and Shine
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[Intro: Jay-Z] / There's a nigga right now somewhere / He at the table with a bowl of Apple Jacks / And he's reading the back of the cereal / And in between eating the Apple Jacks
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J. Cole – No Role Modelz
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J. Cole believes that shallow, materialistic “L.A. hoes” got that way because their only role models were talentless reality TV stars. But Cole also had no role models growing up
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Miguel (Ft. J. Cole) – All I Want Is You
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“All I Want Is You” is the single for Miguel’s debut album. The song is produced by Salaam Remi. Miguel and J. Cole tell separate tales about girls they just can’t seem to move on
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J. Cole – Apparently
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Closing in on the final tracks of the 2014 Forest Hills Drive project, Cole reflects on the decisions he’s made in life and tries to make them right, now knowing how much people
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Yo Gotti (Ft. J. Cole, Wale & Wiz Khalifa) – Look In The Mirror (Remix)
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[Intro: Yo Gotti] / 6 in the morning, I’m gonna call Wale / Tell J. Cole meet us down in the A / And bring Wiz Khalifa cause the green look pure / We some real niggas / We just
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J. Cole (Ft. Miguel) – Power Trip
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In 2013, Cole dropped Born Sinner’s lead single just in time for Valentine’s Day. His Facebook page stated this was a continuation of “Dreams,” a track off of his second mixtape
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J. Cole Recalls How He First Learned About Big K.R.I.T. On Their Collaboration “Prove It”
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K.R.I.T. was invited to the ‘Revenge of the Dreamers III’ sessions in Atlanta.
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J. Cole – Is She Gon Pop
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A track from the well-worth-the-wait Born Sinner deluxe edition. This is also the third song from the Truly Yours 3. Cole has amazed numerous fans and critics with the Truly Yours
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J. Cole – 4 Your Eyez Only
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“4 Your Eyez Only” serves as a message to James McMillian, Jr.’s newborn daughter, recounting memories. James McMillian, Jr. is a friend whom Cole speaks of throughout the album.
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