Huh
Love yours
Huh, love yours
No such thing

No such thing as a life that's better than yours
No such thing as a life that's better than yours (love yours)
No such thing as a life that's better than yours
No such thing, no such thing

Heart beatin' fast, let a nigga know that he alive
Fake niggas, mad snakes
Snakes in the grass let a nigga know that he arrived
Don't be sleepin' on your level
'Cause it's beauty in the struggle, nigga (beauty, beauty)
Goes for all y'all
It's beauty in the struggle, nigga (beauty, beauty)
Let me explain, yeah

It's beauty in the struggle, ugliness in the success
Hear my words or listen to my signal of distress
I grew up in the city and know sometimes we had less
Compared to some of my niggas down the block, man, we were blessed
And life can't be no fairytale, no once upon a time
But I be goddamned if a nigga don't be tryin'
So tell me, mama please, why you be drinking all the time?
Does all the pain he brought you still linger in your mind?
'Cause pain still lingers on mine
On the road to riches, listen, this is what you'll find
The good news is, nigga, you came a long way
The bad news is, nigga, you went the wrong way
Think being broke was better

No such thing as a life that's better than yours
No such thing as a life that's better than yours (think being broke was better)
No such thing as a life that's better than yours
No such thing, no such thing
(Think being broke was better, yeah)

For what's money without happiness?
Or hard times without the people you love?
Though I'm not sure what's 'bout to happen next
I asked for strength from the Lord up above
'Cause I've been strong so far
But I can feel my grip loosening
Quick, do something before you lose it for good
Get it back and use it for good
And touch the people how you did like before
I'm tired of livin' with demons 'cause they always inviting more
Think being broke was better
Now I don't mean that phrase with no disrespect
To all my niggas out there living in debt
Cashing minimal checks
Turn on the TV see a nigga Rolex
And fantasize about a life with no stress
I mean this shit sincerely
And that's a nigga who was once in your shoes
Living with nothin' to lose
I hope one day you hear me
Always gon' be a bigger house somewhere, but nigga feel me
'Long as the people in that motherfucker love you dearly
Always gon' be a whip that's better than the one you got
Always gon' be some clothes that's fresher than the one's you rock
Always gon' be a bitch that's badder out there on the tours
But you ain't never gon' be happy 'til you love yours

No such thing as a life that's better than yours (love yours)
No such thing as a life that's better than yours (love yours)
No such thing as a life that's better than yours (love yours)
No such thing, no such thing

Heart beatin' fast, let a nigga know that he alive
Fake niggas, mad snakes
Snakes in the grass let a nigga know that he arrived

Overall Meaning

In J. Cole's song "Love Yourz", the rapper reflects on the idea that there is no such thing as a life better than the one you have. He emphasizes that everyone goes through their own struggle and even though it may not seem like it, there is beauty in it. He touches on the fact that success does not necessarily guarantee happiness and often times the things that truly matter in life are the people you love and the experiences you have with them. J. Cole also acknowledges that pain and hardships still linger even after achieving success. He encourages listeners to love and appreciate what they have and not to compare their lives to others.

The lyrics of the song were inspired by a tweet that J. Cole's friend Ibrahim Hamad posted: "Always gonna be a better mountain. Always gonna be a better meal. Always gonna be a better girl. But you should never trade in your happiness for success." J. Cole later used this tweet as inspiration for "Love Yourz".

Line by Line Meaning

No such thing as a life that's better than yours
There is no life that is better than your own, so embrace your own journey and appreciate what you have.

Heart beatin' fast, let a nigga know that he alive
Feeling alive and being grateful for the gift of life is important, even when times are tough.

Fake niggas, mad snakes
There will always be people in life who are fake or deceptive, so be wary of them and surround yourself with genuine people.

Snakes in the grass let a nigga know that he arrived
When you start achieving success, there will be people who try to bring you down, so be mindful of who you trust and keep moving forward.

Don't be sleepin' on your level
Don't underestimate your potential or become complacent, keep striving for greatness.

'Cause it's beauty in the struggle, nigga (beauty, beauty)
Even though times can be tough, there is beauty to be found in the journey towards success.

It's beauty in the struggle, ugliness in the success
The road to success may not always be pretty, but it's still worth it.

And life can't be no fairytale, no once upon a time
Life is not always easy or perfect, it's important to accept reality and work hard to overcome obstacles.

But I be goddamned if a nigga don't be tryin'
Despite the challenges, it's important to keep trying and never give up.

On the road to riches, listen, this is what you'll find
The journey towards success will reveal many things, including that material possessions do not bring true happiness.

No such thing as a life that's better than yours (think being broke was better)
There is no life that is better than your own, even if you think being broke was easier or simpler.

For what's money without happiness?
Money alone cannot bring happiness or fulfillment, there are more important things in life to be grateful for.

Though I'm not sure what's 'bout to happen next
The uncertainty of the future can be scary, but it's important to have faith and keep moving forward.

I asked for strength from the Lord up above
In difficult times, it's important to seek strength from a higher power or greater purpose.

And touch the people how you did like before
Don't let success change who you are or how you treat others, stay humble and kind.

Always gon' be a bigger house somewhere, but nigga feel me
There will always be something bigger and better, but it's important to appreciate what you have and not compare yourself to others.

'Long as the people in that motherfucker love you dearly
As long as you are loved and supported by the people in your life, that is more important than any material possession.

Always gon' be a whip that's better than the one you got
There will always be something newer or fancier, but it's important to be grateful for what you have.

Always gon' be some clothes that's fresher than the one's you rock
There will always be fashionable clothing trends, but don't let material possessions define your worth.

Always gon' be a bitch that's badder out there on the tours
There will always be someone more attractive or desirable, but that doesn't mean you aren't good enough.

But you ain't never gon' be happy 'til you love yours
Genuine happiness comes from appreciating and loving yourself, and not relying on external validation or material possessions.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jermaine L. Cole, Ramon Jr. Ibanga, Carl E. McCormick, Calvin James Price

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