All I Want Is You
J. Cole Lyrics

Damn
Expressing strong feelings of frustration, disappointment, or amazement.

Damn
Expressing strong feelings of frustration, disappointment, or amazement.

Uh
Indicates a pause or hesitation while speaking.

Damn, Cole World
Expressing a sense of pride and ownership over one's achievements and position in the world.

I never thought I'd see the day that you my old girl
Expressing surprise and disbelief at the current situation, as it is unexpected based on past experiences.

Now I'm stuck here hollerin' at ol' girl
Expressing frustration at being in a situation where one must interact with someone they do not want to be around.

Got one, got two, three, four girls
Expressing one's ability to pursue and attract multiple romantic partners.

Shotgun in the drop made a right
Describing a moment in time where the artist made a particular choice, possibly involving transportation or direction.

Hut-one, hut-two, told them, take a hike
Using a metaphor of a military command to indicate that the artist has the ability and intention to dismiss others from their presence.

Then it's on to the next, on, on to the next one
Describing the artist's attitude towards moving on from one person or situation to the next with ease.

Hard to move on when you always regret one
Expressing difficulty in letting go of a past relationship or decision, due to feelings of regret or guilt.

I wonder sometimes
Expressing a sense of curiosity or confusion about a particular situation or thought.

I wonder if I was wrong
Questioning one's own actions or decisions, and considering the possibility of being mistaken or misguided.

Tryna do right by you got me here
Describing the singer's current situation as a result of their attempt at doing what they believed was right for someone else.

Now all I am is alone
Expressing the singer's current feelings of isolation and loneliness.

'Cause her eyes, and those hips
Describing physical attributes of a past love interest, and the impact they had on the artist.

And that, don't compare at all, no
Asserting that no other person or thing could compare to the past love interest or the feelings they inspired.

And at best, all they do is distract me but now
Stating that while other people or things may be able to provide temporary relief or distraction, they cannot replace the past love interest.

Deep down, when I face it
Acknowledging that despite attempts to move on or distract oneself, the singer still feels attached to the past love interest.

All I want is you
Expressing the artist's strong desire for the past love interest.

All I want is you, now
Clarifying that the artist's feelings are current and persistent.

All I want is you now
Reiterating the artist's intense desire for the past love interest, and the urgency of their feelings.

Now that you're gone, gone, gone
Highlighting the fact that the past love interest is no longer present in the singer's life.

'Cause being your friend is killin' me softly
Acknowledging the emotional pain caused by attempting to maintain a friendship with the past love interest.

Hear voices, wonder where I went wrong
Describing the internal struggle of trying to make sense of the past relationship and identify potential mistakes.

It was my fault and the wrong time
Taking responsibility for the past relationship's failure, and citing timing as a contributing factor.

I wonder so often, regret gets exhaustin'
Expressing the tireless and draining nature of constantly dwelling on past regrets and mistakes.

'Cause her eyes, and those hips
Describing physical attributes of a past love interest, and the impact they had on the artist.

And that, don't compare at all, no
Asserting that no other person or thing could compare to the past love interest or the feelings they inspired.

And at best, all they do is distract me but now
Stating that while other people or things may be able to provide temporary relief or distraction, they cannot replace the past love interest.

Deep down, when I face it
Acknowledging that despite attempts to move on or distract oneself, the singer still feels attached to the past love interest.

All I want is you, mm
Expressing the artist's strong desire for the past love interest.

All I want is you, now
Clarifying that the artist's feelings are current and persistent.

All I want is you now, sugar
Reiterating the artist's intense desire for the past love interest, using affectionate language.

Now that you're gone, gone, gone
Highlighting the fact that the past love interest is no longer present in the singer's life.

All I want is you, ooh
Expressing the artist's strong desire for the past love interest.

All I want is you, now
Clarifying that the singer's feelings are current and persistent.

All I want is you now, baby
Reiterating the singer's intense desire for the past love interest, using affectionate language.

Now that you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Highlighting the fact that the past love interest is no longer present in the singer's life.

'Cause they don't smile, huh, or smell like you
Comparing past love interest to current or potential romantic partners, highlighting unique and significant qualities that cannot be replicated.

And they don't make me laugh, or even cook like you
Comparing past love interest to current or potential romantic partners, highlighting unique and significant qualities that cannot be replicated.

And they don't photograph, nah, they don't sex like you
Comparing past love interest to current or potential romantic partners, highlighting unique and significant qualities that cannot be replicated.

Let's face it, I can't replace it
Acknowledging the singer's inability to find someone who could replace the past love interest or the feelings they inspired.

That's why all I want is you now
Stating that the artist's intense desire for the past love interest is based on the fact that they cannot be replaced.

I hit the club when you left me thinking that could heal
Describing an attempt to alleviate emotional pain by engaging in social activities, but ultimately recognizing that such actions do not resolve the underlying issue.

Tryna celebrate my Independence Day, Will Smith
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's intention to move on and gain emotional independence, similar to the premise of the movie Independence Day starring Will Smith.

Baby girl, who I'm kiddin'? Still sick, real
Acknowledging that despite attempts to move on or appear unaffected, the singer is still emotionally unwell.

All my new, seem to get old real quick
Reflecting on the artist's tendency to quickly lose interest in new romantic partners due to their inability to compare to the past love interest.

And could it be
Expressing a sense of uncertainty or curiosity about a particular idea or possibility.

You everything that these plain, couldn't be
Suggesting that the past love interest possessed unique and special qualities that could not be replicated or found in others.

Is it a sign from the Lord that I shouldn't be?
Questioning the singer's decision to move on and potentially suggesting divine intervention or guidance in their life.

Lost in the player way, so they get old to me
Describing the artist's tendency to view romantic partners as disposable or temporary, resulting in a cycle of pursuing new relationships and quickly losing interest.

Got me on layaway, girl, you got a hold on me
Describing the past love interest's continued impact on the artist, despite their current absence from their life.

I say, "I'm wrong", you say, "Come again?"
Describing a hypothetical conversation between the singer and the past love interest, highlighting their difficulty in reconciling and moving on from past mistakes.

Damn, said I was wrong, look don't rub it in
Expressing frustration and defensiveness when confronted with past mistakes or shortcomings.

I got a lot on my mind, got a flock full of dimes
Describing the artist's busy and chaotic life, and their pursuit of multiple romantic partners despite feeling emotionally unwell.

Like a line full of, how they comin' in
Using a metaphor to describe the artist's abundance of romantic partners and their tendency to pursue them in a methodical, almost mechanical manner.

Just sayin', don't wanna have me then somebody will
Asserting that if the past love interest does not want to reconcile, the artist will pursue other romantic partners in an attempt to move on.

I'm playin', weight on my chest like I body build
Using a metaphor to describe the emotional burden caused by the situation and the singer's attempts to move on.

I'm prayin', you ain't content with tryna do your thing
Expressing a sense of hope and longing for the past love interest to return or at least acknowledge the artist's feelings.

And come back, baby, boomerang, 'rang, huh
Using a metaphor to describe the singer's desire for the past love interest to return to their life, and suggesting that the relationship could potentially become cyclical or unpredictable.

All I want is you now, mm
Expressing the singer's strong desire for the past love interest.

All I want is you, now
Clarifying that the singer's feelings are current and persistent.

All I want is you now, sugar
Reiterating the artist's intense desire for the past love interest, using affectionate language.

Now that you're gone, gone, gone, gone, gone
Highlighting the fact that the past love interest is no longer present in the artist's life.

Ooh, ooh
Expressing a sense of pleasure or excitement.

Yeah, now that you're gone, gone, gone
Highlighting the fact that the past love interest is no longer present in the singer's life.

I want you back
Expressing the artist's intense desire for the past love interest to return to their life.