The sessions resulted in the album, Animal, which was released on TUNEengine, INC., in 2002. The album would go on to spawn the single, "So High", and fueled by the remixes by Georgie Porgie, MYSTR E, Tony Cano, and J., himself reached #36 on the USA Dance Radio Charts. The second single, "Without My One And Only" reached #1 on the Music Choice Dance Station with remixes by Giuseppe D, Chris "The Greek" Panaghi, and MYSTR E, and J. would continue to tour behind these singles until 2004, opening for Gioia Bruno of Expose for an extended stint, and, later, Taylor Dayne and Crystal Waters among others.
"Rise & Fall" was J.'s 3rd single, and although too raunchy for mainstream play, was by far J.'s most successful single in the dance clubs, and soon J. was a fixture on the New York Gay Club Scene, performing at Plaid, Limelight, Roxy, Crobar, and Splash. J. was rumored to be collaborating with Junior Vasquez and Giuseppe D. on the single, "Gone," and took a hiatus during which he acted in adult films with Lucas Entertainment and an unflinching documentary about Meth, "Rock Bottom." "I have always stepped right into the fire, and I did the film with no regard to my reputation. I'd rather people open up a dialogue about this topic than be admired."
J. did bit work in the film "Sex in the City 2" and a recent Chanel ad directed by Martin Scorsese before releasing "Bump of Me" on the label Continuous Cool in August of 2010.
Power Trip
J. Lyrics
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All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, got me open all night uh huh, got me up all night hey
OK, back when I was sleepin' in my mama crib
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Payin' seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent? Had a thing for you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya, yeah
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Got me up all night
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
Got me open all night hey
J. Cole's "Power Trip" is a song about the ups and downs of love, particularly unrequited love. The lyrics express the singer's obsession with a woman and the lengths he will go to be with her. He reminisces about his past with her and how he wrote a song called "Dreams" for her because he had hopes for their future together. He also acknowledges his mistakes in the past, such as sending anonymous flowers, as he has grown from a childish mindset. The love he has for this woman is like a drug, an addiction that keeps him up all night, drowning himself in alcohol and love songs. He is desperate for her to reciprocate his love but realizes that she is in control of the situation, hence the title "Power Trip."
Throughout the song, the singer is both vulnerable and confident. He acknowledges his mistakes but also asserts himself in the current situation, saying that he is still chasing her despite her moving on to another man. His desperation and addiction to love songs and alcohol paint a picture of a man who is lost without the woman he loves, but his confidence and persistence show that he will not give up.
Overall, "Power Trip" is a song about the power of love and the hold it has on us. It is a cautionary tale about becoming obsessed with someone at the cost of losing oneself, but also a testimony to the strength and resilience of the human heart.
Line by Line Meaning
Got me up all night
I can't sleep at night, she's always on my mind
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
I keep singing songs about love because of her, I can't stop thinking about her
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
I keep drinking and listening to love songs because I'm trying to drown out my thoughts about her, but it doesn't work
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
I'm down and feeling sad with these love songs, but still can't stop thinking of her
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to drown out my thoughts with more love songs, but she's still on my mind
OK, back when I was sleepin' in my mama crib
I was broke and living with my mom
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I moved in with a friend in a better home, I was still broke
Payin' seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
I paid a lot of money for rent but it was worth it
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent?
I didn't have heat, but I made music that warmed me up emotionally
Had a thing for you
I was interested in you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
I wrote a song for you because I had dreams with you
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I had dreams of having a future with you, thoughts of marrying you
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Looking back, my actions were immature
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent you flowers anonymously because I was too afraid to reveal my feelings
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Now I'm signed to Jay-Z's record label and I feel powerful
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I'm grown now and this city is my home
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get kicked out of these clubs
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
Life got complicated and messed up at one point
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Now that I'm successful, I'm in charge and confident
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
Old girlfriends are upset because they missed out on the opportunity to be with me
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
I'm still thinking about you, I still have feelings for you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
My drink spilled because I was too focused on you
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
I'm in love with you and I hope you feel the same way
Well, this has gotta be the longest crush ever
My feelings for you have lasted a long time
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we ever have sex, it will be amazing
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Love is like a powerful drug, it can be addictive and overwhelming
Fuck it, I'm on one, you feel me?
I don't care, I'm feeling bold and confident
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She's in control and she has me exactly where she wants me
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
If I get too serious with her in the club, my friends would be disappointed in me for compromising my status as a bachelor
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
She's asking for money from me
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
She has a really nice body, how did she get into college?
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
I'm in your city and wondering if you're available
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
She found someone else, but I'm hoping she's still single
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I feel like I missed an opportunity with her
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
I used to see her at the mall every day
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
I'm usually really good at flirting and picking up women
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
But when it comes to her, I'm at a loss for words and I'm begging for her attention
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
For goodness sake, get yourself together
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
I could just have sex with her once and move on, but I don't want to
Got me up all night
I'm still awake, thinking about her
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I can't stop singing about love because of her
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I keep drinking and listening to love songs because of her, I can't get her out of my head
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I'm feeling down and frustrated with these love songs, but I still can't stop thinking of her
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to drown out my thoughts with more love songs, but it's not working
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I can't stop singing about love because of her
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I keep drinking and listening to love songs because of her, but it's not helping
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
These love songs are making me feel sad, but I'm still thinking of her
Got me open all night hey
I'm still awake, thinking about her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaylacharms9289
This is one of those songs you can never get tired of hearing.
@michaelseckman4936
***** gotta admit not the type of person i expected on this song
@kaylacharms9289
what do you mean?
@michaelseckman4936
not a 15-26 yr old lightskin...
@michaelmorgan2479
***** fr tho i never get his songs out of my head i always come back to them j cole is the best in my opinion i bought all 3 of his albums.
@kaylacharms9289
Same , I feel him and Kendrick Lamar are the only real rappers right now. Drake..eh hes gettin up there.
@foxmannor6969
she didn’t leave you on read. you left her speechless. goodnight kings.
@DivjotMahi
Somehow Chinese government is spitting fax now?! 👀
@devonmike7392
@@DivjotMahi Hehehe Maybe it's a change of heart mate
@brandondenver4331
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but she probably did just ignore you. It happens. Accept it and move on to the next one.