No Role Modelz
J. Cole Lyrics

First things first rest in peace Uncle Phil
To kick things off, I honor the legacy of Uncle Phil, a father figure who greatly influenced my life.

For real, you the only father that I ever knew
In reality, you were the closest thing to a father I ever had, shaping my understanding of paternal guidance.

I get my bitch pregnant I'ma be a better you
If I were to father a child, I would strive to be an even better version of you as a parent.

Prophecies that I made way back in the Ville
I had visions and dreams about my future success ever since I was in my hometown.

Fulfilled, listen even back when we was broke my team ill
These dreams have come true; it's worth noting that even during our struggles, my crew was exceptional.

Martin Luther King would have been on Dreamville
If he were alive today, Martin Luther King Jr. would have supported and believed in the vision of my music collective.

Talk to a nigga
Reach out and engage in conversation; I’m open to dialogue.

One time for my LA sisters
A shoutout to the women from Los Angeles who represent strength and beauty.

One time for my LA hoes
Acknowledgment for the women in LA who are unapologetically themselves, regardless of societal judgments.

Lame niggas can't tell the difference
Unsophisticated men struggle to recognize the distinction between genuinely strong women and superficial ones.

One time for a nigga who knows
Here’s to the people who truly understand the complexities of relationships and women.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Do not attempt to rescue or change her; she prefers her independence and isn’t looking for salvation.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Reiterating the message that she is determined to live her life on her own terms.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Again, emphasizing that any attempt to change her will be unwelcome.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Reinforcing this idea, she’s not seeking anyone to come and rescue her.

No role models and I'm here right now
In my life, there are no figures I can look up to; I’m navigating this journey on my own.

No role models to speak of
I can’t pinpoint any figures who exemplify the qualities I would want to emulate.

Searchin' through my memory, my memory
Reflecting deeply on my past experiences and the people who influenced me.

I couldn't find one
Ultimately, I came up empty-handed; there were no admirable role models.

Last night I was gettin' my feet rubbed
Recently, I was pampered in an intimate setting, illustrating a moment of relaxation.

By the baddest bitch, not Trina, but I swear to God
I was with an extraordinarily attractive woman, not a celebrity but just as captivating.

This bitch will make you call your girl up and tell her, 'Hey, what's good?
This woman is so alluring that she could compel you to contact your girlfriend and be upfront about your feelings.

'Sorry I'm never comin' home I'ma stay for good'
You would message your girlfriend to express that you're staying away permanently due to this new connection.

Then hang the phone up, and proceed to lay the wood
After that conversation, you’d immediately engage in intimacy without reservations.

I came fast like 9-1-1 in white neighborhoods
I experienced hurried gratification that mirrors how quickly emergency services respond in affluent areas.

Ain't got no shame 'bout it
I feel no embarrassment regarding that experience; it’s a part of life.

She think I'm spoiled and I'm rich 'cause I can have any bitch
She perceives me as privileged and wealthy, assuming I can have anyone I desire.

I got defensive and said 'Nah, I was the same without it'
I instinctively defended myself, insisting that I was always the same person, regardless of my status.

But then I thought back, back to a better me
However, I began to reflect on a time when I was a better version of myself.

Before I was a B-list celebrity
This introspection goes back to before I attained moderate fame in the entertainment industry.

Before I started callin' bitches, 'bitches' so heavily
Prior to adopting a negatively objectifying language regarding women in my music and life.

Back when you could get a platinum plaque without no melody
A time when success in music was possible without needing catchy tunes, focusing instead on genuine content.

You wasn't sweatin' me
At that moment, you weren’t overly concerned or enamored with me.

One time for my LA sisters
Reiterating my appreciation for the strong women in Los Angeles.

One time for my LA hoes
Shouting out the unapologetic women who live life authentically in LA.

Lame niggas can't tell the difference
Inexperienced guys are unable to discern between genuinely interesting women and superficial ones.

One time for a nigga who knows
Here’s to those who have the insight to understand the differences in female persona.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Reinforcing the idea that she values her independence and does not seek to be rescued.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Continuing to stress that her autonomy is crucial to her identity.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Again making it clear that her mindset remains unchangeable; she is on her path.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Repeating this mantra to emphasize her desire for freedom.

There's an old saying in Tennessee, I know it's in Texas
Referencing a popular proverb that might apply universally, reflecting on experiences of betrayal.

Probably in Tennessee, that says
This saying is rumored to be found in multiple places, emphasizing its broad relevance.

'Fool me once, shame on you'
If someone deceives me one time, the blame lies with them for their trickery.

Fool me, we can't get fooled again
Should they try to deceive me again, I will learn from the experience and not allow it to happen.

Fool me one time shame on you
Recapping that being deceived once is their fault.

Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you
Delving deeper, if I’m fooled again, the blame now falls on my own lack of caution.

Fool me three times, fuck the peace signs
If I’m tricked a third time, I’ll abandon any thoughts of harmony and be ready for confrontation.

Load the chopper, let it rain on you
Metaphorically speaking, I’ll prepare for a metaphorical storm of consequences for repeated deceit.

Fool me one time shame on you
Reclaiming the idea that the initial betrayal is distinctively their fault.

Fool me twice, can't put the blame on you
Again stating that I must take responsibility if it happens twice.

Fool me three times, fuck the peace signs
Once more expressing that three chances are too many, leading to drastic actions.

Load the chopper, let it rain on you
I've exhausted my patience; aggression will ensue for any further transgressions.

My only regret was too young for Lisa Bonet
Looking back, I wish I had been older when Lisa Bonet represented beauty and talent.

My only regret was too young for Nia Long
Similarly, I yearn for a time when I could have appreciated Nia Long's impact.

Now all I'm left with is hoes from reality shows
Currently, my romantic prospects have diminished to women who are more focused on fame than substance.

Hand her a script the bitch probably couldn't read along
These women often lack depth, unable to engage with meaningful material or concepts.

My only regret was too young for Sade Adu
Reflecting on wanting to experience a relationship with someone as soulful and impactful as Sade Adu.

My only regret could never take Aaliyah home
Longing for a romantic connection with Aaliyah, whose legacy still resonates deeply.

Now all I'm left with is hoes up in Greystone
Currently, I'm surrounded by superficial women in upscale environments that lack genuine connection.

With the stale face cause they know it's they song
These women often show disinterest because they recognize they’re part of a repetitive, shallow narrative.

She shallow but the pussy deep (she shallow, she shallow)
Although she appears superficial on the surface, she possesses a depth that becomes evident in intimacy.

She shallow but the pussy deep (she shallow, she shallow)
Reiterating the contrast between her apparent lack of substance and the complexity of her intimate nature.

She shallow but the pussy deep (she shallow, she shallow)
Continuing to emphasize the duality of her character—superficial yet intriguingly sensual.

She shallow but the pussy deep (she shallow, she shallow)
Once more highlighting the contrast between her exterior demeanor and the depths of her allure.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Restating that she is firm in her desire to maintain her independence and not be rescued.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Reiterating the importance of respecting her autonomy and choices.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Emphasizing again that her strength lies in her independence.

Don't save her, she don't wanna be saved
Final reminder that she celebrates and chooses her freedom.