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.
Wanderer
Domo Genesis Lyrics
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That's what I told the mirror man, this world full of lies
I'm just starting to see it clearer now
My experiences has grown to make me feel this now
Starting to lose all the doubt I had inside of my spirit now
Maybe I'm dying for this life
All this madness in hindsight is inspiring what I write
Maybe I'm just a fly, getting blinded by this light
'Cause I can finally buy the price
Maybe quittin', I would hate to say
For the times it wasn't there we had to make a way
Struggle gave me dreams that never take away
Maybe it's a dream that I'm in day to day (loosely living life)
Or maybe I'm just faded, man, ay
Maybe I'm loopy
Maybe I'm stupid
Maybe I'm crazy
Maybe I'm going out my mind
Loosely living life
Maybe I'm loco
Maybe I don't know
Exactly what I want
I'll have it before I say goodbye
Just loosely living life
Yeah
Every time I close my eyes
I end up in the Summer skies
Flying over paradise
Yeah, and every time I go to sleep
I end up in a lucid dream
I can do any I can do anything
And maybe I'm stupid
Sometimes when I wake up
I think - uh-uh
I sit up and wonder
*rambling* every body under
Sometimes when I wake up
I sit up and wonder
Anyone out there
Anyone ever tell about me
*rambling*
Sometimes when I wake up
Let me try that one more time
Can I just listen to it though?
(Sometimes when I wake up, I sit up and wonder)
The song "Wanderer" by Domo Genesis expresses the feeling of being lost and unsure of oneself. The first verse opens with the singer seeing the world through someone else's eyes, realizing that the world is full of lies. However, he is starting to see things more clearly and has overcome the doubts he had within himself. He begins to question whether this madness is what inspires him to write, or if he is just blinded by the light. He wonders if quitting is the solution, but the struggle he faced gave him the dreams that will never fade away. He is unsure whether he is just dreaming or fading away, but this uncertainty is the life he leads. The hook of the song repeats "Maybe I'm loopy, maybe I'm stupid, maybe I'm crazy, maybe I'm going out my mind, loosely living life, maybe I'm loco, maybe I don't know exactly what I want, I'll have it before I say goodbye, just loosely living life."
The second verse of the song continues the theme of uncertainty and constantly questioning oneself. The singer has vivid dreams of flying over paradise and being able to do anything in his lucid dreams, which represents an escape from his reality. However, he is unsure if what he is doing is right and if he is just being stupid. The song ends with him questioning his own existence and whether anyone out there knows about him or has ever talked about him. The song conveys the feeling of being lost, unsure, and insecure, but leaves the listener with the idea that they are not alone in this experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the world in your eyes
I shared with the mirror man that our world is filled with lies; but, I believe I can see the beauty in the world reflected in your eyes.
I'm just starting to see it clearer now
Through my experiences and growth, I am beginning to better understand my place in the world.
Starting to lose all the doubt I had inside of my spirit now
As I continue to evolve, I am shedding my doubts and insecurities, becoming a stronger person.
Maybe I'm dying for this life
I am willing to do whatever it takes to achieve my goals and live the life I desire, even if it means risking everything.
All this madness in hindsight is inspiring what I write
Even the craziness that I have witnessed in my life is inspiring me to write my music and express myself authentically.
Maybe I'm just a fly, getting blinded by this light
I may be a small and insignificant person, but I can still be overwhelmed and blinded by the bright lights of success.
Renew my new song like / 'Cause I can finally buy the price
My newfound success allows me to invest in my music and create new masterpieces to share with the world.
Maybe quittin', I would hate to say / For the times it wasn't there we had to make a way
Even when everything seemed impossible, I refused to give up because I didn't want to walk away from all the things I had to work so hard for.
Struggle gave me dreams that never take away / Maybe it's a dream that I'm in day to day (loosely living life)
Through all the struggles, I still have dreams that I cannot shake; my journey feels like a dream that I'm living every day.
Or maybe I'm just faded, man, ay / Maybe I'm loopy / Maybe I'm stupid / Maybe I'm crazy / Maybe I'm going out my mind / Loosely living life / Maybe I'm loco / Maybe I don't know / Exactly what I want / I'll have it before I say goodbye / Just loosely living life / Yeah
Sometimes I wonder if I am going crazy, but ultimately my laid-back lifestyle helps me cope with it all.
Every time I close my eyes / I end up in the Summer skies / Flying over paradise
Even when I am deep in thought, I can transport myself to a tropical paradise in my mind.
Yeah, and every time I go to sleep / I end up in a lucid dream / I can do any I can do anything / And maybe I'm stupid
During my dreams, I feel like I can accomplish just about anything, regardless of how impossible it seems.
Sometimes when I wake up / I sit up and wonder / *rambling* every body under / Sometimes when I wake up / I sit up and wonder / Anyone out there / Anyone ever tell about me / *rambling*
I sometimes wonder if anyone is thinking about me when I wake up in the morning and reflect on those around me and their experiences in life.
Let me try that one more time / Can I just listen to it though? / (Sometimes when I wake up, I sit up and wonder)
I am repeating a thought that often crosses my mind, but at the same time, I am easily distracted and would prefer to listen to music instead.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAMERON OSTEEN, DOMINIQUE COLE, ROBERT GLASPER, TAY WALKER
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