Power Trip
J.Cole Feat. Miguel Lyrics

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Got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs
She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She got me up all night, drownin' out with these love songs
She got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs
She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She got me open all night, got me open all night

Okay, back when I was sleepin' in my mama's 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 hove, 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 my own, 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 twenty 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 East bay
But you got a nigga freeze framed yellin', 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

Got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs
She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She got me up all night, drownin' out with these love songs
She got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs

She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She got me open all night, got me open all night

Overall Meaning

The song “Power Trip” by J.Cole, featuring Miguel, is about the emotional power struggle of a relationship. J.Cole admires a woman, and he is singing love songs while constantly drinking and thinking about her. He reminisces about a time when he had a crush on her, but he failed to express his feelings as he should have. He now has a successful music career and is signed to Jay-Z's record label, an indication of his newfound power. J.Cole acknowledges that love is a powerful addiction, but he is determined to maintain control.

In the second verse, J.Cole suggests that the woman he desires is in a committed relationship with another man. He contemplates whether he has lost his chance with her and regrets not expressing his feelings earlier. However, he is still determined to pursue her, despite the pitfalls and risks that come with doing so. The chorus summarizes his struggle, as the woman's power over him keeps him up all night, singing love songs and drinking.

Overall, “Power Trip” is a song about the pain and confusion of a complicated relationship. J.Cole’s introspective lyrics and Miguel's haunting vocals add to the song's emotional weight, making it a standout track on an already impressive album.

Line by Line Meaning

Got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She has kept me up all night with her presence and all I can think about are love songs

She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs
She has kept me up all night with her constant presence and I am drinking while thinking about love songs

She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She has kept me up all night and I am feeling sad and depressed while listening to love songs

She got me up all night, drownin' out with these love songs
She has kept me up all night and I am trying to drown out my thoughts by listening to love songs

She got me up all night, all I'm singin' is love songs
She has kept me up all night with her presence and all I can think about are love songs

She got me up all night, constant drinkin' and love songs
She has kept me up all night with her constant presence and I am drinking while thinking about love songs

She got me up all night, down and out with these love songs
She has kept me up all night and I am feeling sad and depressed while listening to love songs

She got me open all night, got me open all night
She has my attention and I can't stop thinking about her

Okay, back when I was sleepin' in my mama's crib
I am reflecting on my past when I was young and lived with my mother

Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I was living with my friend, Mohammed, at that time

Payin' seventeen hundred for the rent, money well spent
I used to pay a high rent of 1700 dollars and considered it a wise investment

No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent
I did not have a heater in my room but I was able to create warmth myself, can I express my feelings?

Had a thing for you, even wrote the song dreams for you
I was interested in you and even wrote a song, 'Dreams,' for you

'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I had a future planned out with you and even thought about proposing to you

Childish shit, you know childish shit
Looking back, my feelings and actions towards you were naive and immature

Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent you anonymous flowers, which I now realize was cowardly behavior

Now a nigga signed to hove, took a power trip
Now that I am signed to Jay-Z's label, I have become arrogant and feel entitled

Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I have grown up and returned to my hometown where I feel like I am in charge now

The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get rejected from these clubs but now I am successful and welcomed

Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
Life has been a rollercoaster with ups and downs, but now I feel like I have it all figured out

'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Now that I have become successful, I feel like I am in control and bossing everyone around

Old chicks cryin' cause they know that they lost out
Old girlfriends are upset because they realize they missed out on being with me

But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
Despite my past relationships, I am still interested in you

My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you I'm saying
I accidentally spilled my drink on myself while getting close to you and trying to express my feelings

Would you believe me if I said I'm in love?
I am asking if you would believe me if I told you that I am in love with you

Baby, I want you to want me
I want you to have feelings for me in return

Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
I have had feelings for you for a very long time

If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we were to finally become intimate, it would be the longest orgasm ever

Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever
Love is a powerful and addictive feeling, like a strong drug

And, fuck it I'm on my own, you feel me?
I am feeling isolated and alone in my romantic pursuits, do you understand?

She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She is manipulating me and has control over me

Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
My friends will disapprove of me settling down and committing in a club setting

Like, give me twenty dolla, dolla
My friends ask me for money, which is irrelevant to my love life

Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
My friends are acting foolish and asking irrelevant questions, like how someone got into college

I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
I am in your city and wondering if you are available to see me now

Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
I heard you found a new partner, but I am hoping that you are currently single

Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I can't shake the feeling that I missed out on an opportunity with you, which is a common and overused sentiment

I used to pop up on you at the mall each day
I would always make an effort to run into you at the mall every day

Now typically I kick game like East bay
I am usually confident and smooth in pursuing women, like the athletic company Eastbay

But you got a nigga freeze framed yellin', please play!
But you have me in a state of panic and I am frozen, begging for your attention

For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
For the sake of Pete, get your act together

Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
Just have sex with her once and move on, but...

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
This chorus repeats and emphasizes how she has kept him up all night with love and he cannot stop singing about it. She has his attention and control over him.