Cole has released two albums on Odd Future's official Tumblr account. Rolling Papers was released in 2010 and was produced by fellow Odd Future members Tyler, The Creator and Left Brain. Under the Influence, a mixtape with Cole rapping over "his favorite beats," was released in 2011.
Shine
Domo Genesis Lyrics
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Wake up in the morning check the mirror like I got it
Money, Power, Respect, Nigga what you know about it
Surrounding myself with niggas who only concern is profits
So if you ain't talkin' money then you speakin' off topic, Nigga stop it!
I been hot since Jordan was in gym socks
I'm Kobe with the fro or Ron Artest when he pissed off
I get off a travesty these niggas mad at me
My plan to be everything that you niggas demand to see
Smoking tree until I kick the can and leave, Damnit B
I got my mind right, these niggas scared of me
Chilling cause I know whats up ahead of me, Destiny
[Hook]
Sunlight could never shine
Like this love of yours and mine
The stars and the moon above
Could never outshine our love...
Shine... shine... shine, shine, shine
[Verse 2: Domo Genesis]
One for the money and two for the G's
But not really cause there ain't another nigga like me
I stunt, So I'm knowin' niggas don't like me
They know that livin' like me is so un-like-ly
I rock an ambush chain and a fuckin' white tee
And the adidas I got from that commercial with Mike G
It's lookin' real good, Ashley Sky
I'm bout to flex tweet, don't ask me why
Cool niggas ain't extinct, we the last alive
Winners circle small ya'll niggas maximize
The effortless approach of a mastermind
Cause you know it ain't swag if you had to try
[Hook]
Sunlight could never shine
Like this love of yours and mine
The stars and the moon above
Could never outshine our love...
Shine... shine... shine, shine, shine
Baby, this love of yours and mine is gonna shine shine shine
In the first verse of Domo Genesis's song "Shine," he wakes up in the morning feeling confident and powerful. He boasts about his focus on profit and associates himself only with those who share his values. Domo Genesis then goes on to make an interesting comparison between himself and two great basketball players, Kobe Bryant and Ron Artest, both known for their competitive spirits. He speaks about his musical talent and success in the industry, despite not having even released an album yet. Domo Genesis is determined to give his fans what they want to see and as he smokes his tree, he is ready to continue the journey ahead of him.
In the second verse, Domo Genesis starts with a play on the popular "one for the money, two for the show" phrase. He claims that he is one-of-a-kind and confidently stunts on his haters. He talks about his style, including an "ambush chain" and a plain white t-shirt, and his shoes that he got from a commercial featuring fellow Odd Future member, Mike G. He then mentions a woman named Ashley Sky and his desire to tweet about her, emphasizing his coolness and unique approach to life. Domo Genesis raps about being a part of a small group of winners who effortlessly stand out and make it look easy.
Overall, "Shine" is about Domo Genesis's confidence in his abilities and his determination to continue working hard to achieve success, while also acknowledging his uniqueness and promoting a positive outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up in the morning check the mirror like I got it
Starting the day with confidence and self-assurance
Money, Power, Respect, Nigga what you know about it
Asking what others know about the quest for success, status, and admiration
Surrounding myself with niggas who only concern is profits
Choosing to form bonds with people who prioritize financial gain
So if you ain't talkin' money then you speakin' off topic, Nigga stop it!
Calling out those who bring up irrelevant topics instead of focusing on wealth
I been hot since Jordan was in gym socks
Having a long-term peak of greatness, using a basketball reference
I'm Kobe with the fro or Ron Artest when he pissed off
Comparing oneself to two different basketball players known for their aggressive playing style and determination
I get off a travesty these niggas mad at me
Achieving success despite obstacles and receiving backlash from others
Game in a sleeper and I ain't even had a damn release
Being highly anticipated and successful even without releasing new material
My plan to be everything that you niggas demand to see
Striving to meet the expectations of fans and critics
Smoking tree until I kick the can and leave, Damnit B
Continuing to smoke marijuana until the end of one's life
I got my mind right, these niggas scared of me
Being mentally prepared and intimidating to others
Chilling cause I know whats up ahead of me, Destiny
Being at ease due to a strong belief in one's predetermined path in life
Sunlight could never shine
The love mentioned in the hook is so strong that even sunlight pales in comparison
Like this love of yours and mine
Referring to a personal and powerful love
The stars and the moon above
Even celestial bodies cannot outshine this love
Could never outshine our love...
Further emphasizing the strength and intensity of the love in question
One for the money and two for the G's
A nod to counting rhyme used to start a game or task
But not really cause there ain't another nigga like me
Expressing individuality and uniqueness
I stunt, So I'm knowin' niggas don't like me
Displaying wealth and awareness that it may be cause for envy
They know that livin' like me is so un-like-ly
Acknowledging that achieving one's level of success is difficult to achieve
I rock an ambush chain and a fuckin' white tee
Wearing designer jewelry and plain clothing to show a balance of wealth and humility
And the adidas I got from that commercial with Mike G
Referring to a past collaboration with another artist which resulted in a financial gain
It's lookin' real good, Ashley Sky
Acknowledging the attractiveness of a model named Ashley Sky
I'm bout to flex tweet, don't ask me why
Planning to post a tweet boasting about one's success
Cool niggas ain't extinct, we the last alive
Posing as an example that not all who pursue success are sellouts or uncool
Winners circle small ya'll niggas maximize
Noting that only a small number can reach the top and enjoy success
The effortless approach of a mastermind
Achieving goals with ease rather than using sheer force
Cause you know it ain't swag if you had to try
You can only have true style if it comes naturally and authentically
Baby, this love of yours and mine is gonna shine shine shine
Reiterating the strength and intensity of the personal and powerful love mentioned earlier
Contributed by Hailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GodsDemonSatansAngel
Havenβt heard this in almost ten years . Itβs my birthday today Iβm going into rehab tommorow. Just finding this gem put tears in my eyes. Time for me to shine. β€οΈ
@seanconnell3414
Hope everything is all well man. If not I promise it will get better
@jaerob24
Youβre gonna come out on top.. prayers for you
@Carlos-md8ym
I was a sophomore in HS when this dropped. I hated school but those 30min bus rides to school and back with my headphones on were the best.
@thatsofranco
Some serious nostalgia right there.
@DEVINMALEK
Man them bus rides were everything
@chrisware95
I was in the 10th grade
@christianlouivuttion1272
Ah yes it's the year 2020 and we find this valuable artifact.
@sappydoc8149
as if i could forget all the skate edits made to this song
@Mrgiftedsoul
Man this is a straight classic I remember when this dropped straight smokin classics