Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007 in which he also founded his record label Dreamville with label president Ibrahim Hamad. Intent on further pursuing a solo career as a rapper, he went on to release two additional mixtapes The Warm Up in 2009 and Friday Night Lights in 2010, after signing to Jay Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.
Cole released his debut studio album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, on September 27, 2011, which included the lead single "Work out". It debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, and was soon certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
In June 18, 2013, Cole released his second studio album Born Sinner. Born Sinner sold 297,000 copies in its first week of release, and peaked at number one in it's third week of release. The album received mostly positive reviews from critics. On September 15, 2020, Born Sinner was certified double platinum. The album was supported by the lead single Power Trip with R&B artist Miguel, which was released on February 14.
On December 9, 2014, Cole, released his third studio album "2014 Forest Hills Drive". It was also the first album in 25 years at that time that went 3 times platinum with absolutely no features. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, selling 353,000 copies in its first week and was certified platinum on March 31, 2015. The latter earned him his first Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap Album. The album was later accompanied by two documentaries "J. Cole: Road to Homecoming" in the period of December 16, 2015 – January 9, 2016 & "Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming" on January 9, 2016.
On 9 December, 2016, Cole released his fourth studio album "4 Your Eyez Only". The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with 492,000 album-equivalent units, of which 363,000 were pure album sales, becoming Cole's fourth number one album. On January 12, 2017, the album was certified gold and certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on April 7, 2017.
On April 20, 2018 Cole released his 5th studio album "KOD", after he revealed the album name two days after and held a couple listening sessions. The album featured his new alter ego kiLL edward under which he released the single "Tidal Wave (just a little reference)" on April 18th, 2018, 2 days before releasing KOD. The album was recieved with positive reviews from critics and debuted atop the US Billboard 200, selling 397,000 album-equivalent units in its first week (174,000 coming from pure sales), earning Cole his fifth consecutive number-one album in the country. The album broke several streaming records at the time of the release. On December 5, 2018 the album was certified platinum.
Cole released a 2 song EP called "Lewis Street" on July 22, 2020, which included the single "The Climb Back", which would later be featured on his 6th studio album. On May 7, 2021, Cole released the lead single "Interlude" one week before releasing his 6th studio album. Cole's 6th studio album "The Off-Season" was released on May 14, 2021. The album sold 282,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and would earn Cole his sixth consecutive number-one album in the country. 4 of the 12 songs debuted on the top ten on the US Billboard Hot 100, with the song "My Life" featuring 21 Savage & Morray peaking at number 2.
Self-taught on piano, Cole also acts as a producer alongside his hip hop career, producing singles for artists such as Kendrick Lamar and Janet Jackson, as well as handling the majority of the production in his own projects. He has also developed other ventures, including Dreamville Records, as well as non-profit organization the Dreamville Foundation. In January 2015, Cole decided to house single mothers rent-free in his childhood home in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Déjà vu
J. Cole Lyrics
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Sigo deambulando por la urbe
Solo, acostumbrado a ser el que sufre
Los peces gordos nadan donde cubre
Loco, dicen que estoy loco, y lo que estoy es roto
Y nadie me ayuda a coger los trozos
Me queda el consuelo de no ser como vosotros
Toco, mis canciones tristes
Saco la miseria del fondo de mi ser, días grises
Fotos (Fotos), de un mundo sin fe
Donde el mal ajeno es la alegría de los infelices
Y otro funeral de un santo
Inocentes muertos, son madres llorando
Y después de marcharme, seguiré sonando
Puedes enjaular al pájaro, pero no su canto
Déjà vu
Cargo con el peso a la espalda
Si es de oro mi cruz
Por si algún día toca empeñarla
Supo amarga la verdad
Llueve negro, suenan las campanas
Navaja afilá
Por si algún día toca empañarla, ah
Todo lo que es bueno muere y lo bello se pudre
Sigo deambulando por la urbe
Solo, acostumbrado a ser el que sufre
Los peces gordos nadan donde cubre
El oro ya perdió su brillo por la mugre
Yo sigo esperándote en la cumbre
Llo-llo-lloro, tirando recuerdos en la lumbre
Estoy hecho un cuadro, cuélgame en el Louvre
¿Cómo voy a sonreír si no te como?
Tomo otra copa más y me desplomo
No, no, por mucho que pase el crono
Nadie borra la marca de mi culo del trono
Y mi honor, lo único que guardo
Un par de secretos que me llevo al mármol
El exilio es frío y se me hizo tan largo
Vuelo, vuelvo al nido para nunca más dejarlo
Déjà vu
Cargo con el peso a la espalda
Si es de oro mi cruz
Por si algún día toca empeñarla
Supo amarga la verdad
Llueve negro, suenan las campanas
Navaja afilá
Por si algún día toca empuñarla, ah
Me cortaron las alas
Y encerra'o aprendí a volar
Maldita libertad
Te tengo tan cerca y te vas
Me cortaron las alas
Me cortaron las alas
Maldita libertad
Te tengo tan cerca y te vas
Déjà vu (uh)
Cargo con el peso a la espalda
Si es de oro mi cruz
Por si algún día toca empeñarla
Supo amarga la verdad
Llueve negro, suenan las campanas
Navaja afilá
Por si algún día toca empuñarla, ah
In "Deja Vu," J. Cole expresses his feelings for a woman who he has been attracted to for years but never pursued because she was already in a relationship. He contemplates the idea of love at first sight and wonders if he fell in love with her before even knowing her. J. Cole also questions the woman's relationship with her current partner, suggesting that she deserves someone with bigger dreams who can provide her with a better life. He encourages her to text him when she is alone and puts his number in her phone.
The song is layered with themes of yearning, jealousy, and hope. J. Cole's introspective lyrics show his vulnerability and honesty, making the song relatable to many people who have been in similar situations.
Overall, "Deja Vu" is a song about unrequited love and the painful emotions that come with it. J. Cole's raw and emotive delivery captures the complexity of his feelings and creates a powerful and memorable track.
Line by Line Meaning
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Raise one finger in the sky to show that you desire something.
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Raise two fingers in the sky to show that you desire something more strongly.
Sometimes you worry 'bout the things he can provide for ya
You are often concerned about what he can do for you.
Whenever you around I seen it come alive for ya
Whenever you are near him, you come alive.
I finally recognize the feelings that's inside for ya
I've finally come to realize the true feelings I have for you.
Although I know your man and trust me he would die for ya
Although I know your current partner well and acknowledge that he loves you unconditionally.
These quiet thoughts of you been going on for years now
I've been thinking of you silently for many years.
I saw you in the party soft lips soft spoken
I saw you at the party and was struck by your softly spoken manner and luscious lips.
I came and talked to you but homie interfered now
I tried to talk to you, but your friend interrupted us.
He introduced you as his girl and I was heartbroken
When he introduced you as his girlfriend, I felt devastated.
Some people talk about that love at first sight shit
Some people believe in love at first sight.
To keep it real I don't know whether I believe it's true
To be honest, I'm not sure whether I believe in love at first sight.
But if it is than tell me if I'm wrong or right
However, if it does exist, let me know whether I'm right or wrong.
If, I fell in love with you before I ever even knew
If I fell in love with you without even knowing you well, would that be love at first sight?
I catch your eye then look away as if it never happened
I notice you looking at me, but I pretend not to see it.
At times I feel as though I'm caught up in a strange dream
Sometimes, I feel like I'm in a surreal dream.
If eyes could talk then mines would tell ya that I'm feeling you
If eyes could speak, mine would convey that I'm attracted to you.
Sometimes I swear your eyes be telling me the same thing
Sometimes, I believe that your eyes are conveying the same message to me.
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams
She dates people from small towns, while I have grand ambitions.
Club jumping, don't stop, off top
The club is lively and active, and the party is just beginning.
But you know we only go 'till 2 o'clock
However, we can only party until 2 o'clock in the morning.
Put yo motherfuckin' hood up, this the weekend
Put your hood up, as it's the weekend and we're going to party hard.
Drop that, back that ass up and bitches get to freaking
Put on the music, start dancing, and let loose.
Last call at the bar ladies get a drink, nigga get some balls
It's the last opportunity to get a drink at the bar, so ladies, make sure to get one. Men, muster the courage to talk to someone.
Ain't no telling you gonna see that bitch tomorrow
There's no guarantee that you'll see that woman again tomorrow.
Stop holding up the wall waiting for the right song
Stop standing against the wall and waiting for the right song to dance to.
Better holla 'cause you know they 'bout to cut the lights off
Speak up and approach someone because the lights are about to turn off at the club soon.
And put my number in it
Take out your phone, and enter my phone number.
I'm staring at you from afar, I'm wondering 'bout you
I'm looking at you from a distance and thinking about you.
Like, where you from and who you are?
I'm wondering about your origins and background.
'Cause you a star—no, not the type that snort the white lines
You're a star in your own right, not the kind that does drugs.
I mean the type to light the night time
You're the kind of person who lights up the night with your presence.
I heard you got a man
I've heard that you have a boyfriend.
But who in their right mind is letting you out the house alone?
However, who would allow you to go out by yourself?
Tell me is your house a home?
Can you tell me if your house feels like a home to you?
Why you in the club looking like you out to zone?
Why are you at the club looking like you're disconnected from your surroundings?
I be discreet and pull out your phone and put my number in it
I'll be subtle and take your phone, adding my number to it.
Text a nigga when your man leave you unattended
Text me later when your boyfriend is not around.
On a scale from 1 to 10 that girls 100
That girl is beyond a 10 on the beauty scale.
And I want it, no question
I'm certain that I want her.
I know destiny well and know I seen the Lord blessing me still
I'm aware of destiny and believe that the Lord is still blessing me.
Every saint got a past, every sinner got a future
Every good person has a past and every bad person has a future.
Every loser gotta win and every winner gotta lose someday
Everyone loses sometimes, and everyone wins at some point in their life.
They say it's just a matter of time
It's said that everything will happen at the right time.
And if I had my way then you would be mine
If I could have my wish, you would be with me.
I know you were made for me but
I believe that you were meant to be with me but...
Darling don't you wait for me
Please don't wait for me.
'Cause I can see the promise land
I can see a bright future ahead of me.
But I can't do no promising
I can't make any guarantees.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Gonzalo Cidre Aranaz, Jorge Escorial Moreno, Pablo Gareta Bescos, Jack Sheehan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vickyz699
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Sometimes you worry 'bout the things he can provide for ya
Whenever you around I seen it come alive for ya
I finally recognize the feelings that's inside for ya
Although I know your man and trust me he would die for ya
These quiet thoughts of you been going on for years now
I saw you in the party soft lips soft spoken
I came and talked to you but homie interfered now
He introduced you as his girl and I was heartbroken
Some people talk about that love at first sight shit
To keep it real I don't know whether I believe it's true
But if it is than tell me if I'm wrong or right
If, I fell in love with you before I ever even knew
I catch your eye then look away as if it never happened
At times I feel as though I'm caught up in a strange dream
If eyes could talk then mines would tell ya that I'm feeling you
Sometimes I swear your eyes be telling me the same thing
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams, listen)
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams)
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams, listen)
Club jumping, don't stop, off top
But you know we only go 'till 2 o'clock
Put yo motherfuckin' hood up, this the weekend
Drop that, back that ass up and bitches get to freaking
Last call at the bar ladies get a drink, nigga get some balls
Ain't no telling you gonna see that bitch tomorrow
Stop holding up the wall waiting for the right song
Better holla 'cause you know they 'bout to cut the lights off
And put my number in it
I'm staring at you from afar, I'm wondering 'bout you
Like, where you from and who you are?
'Cause you a star—no, not the type that snort the white lines
I mean the type to light the night time
I heard you got a man
But who in their right mind is letting you out the house alone?
Tell me is your house a home?
Why you in the club looking like you out to zone?
I be discreet and pull out your phone and put my number in it
Text a nigga when your man leave you unattended
On a scale from 1 to 10 that girls 100
And I want it, no question
I know destiny well and know I seen the Lord blessing me still
Every saint got a past, every sinner got a future
Every loser gotta win and every winner gotta lose someday
They say it's just a matter of time
And if I had my way then you would be mine
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams)
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams, listen)
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams)
She fuck with small town niggas, I got bigger dreams (Bigger dreams)
Club jumping, don't stop, off top
But you know we only go 'till 2 o'clock
Put yo motherfuckin' hood up, this the weekend
Drop that, back that ass up and bitches get to freaking
Last call at the bar ladies get a drink, nigga get some balls
Ain't no telling you gonna see that bitch tomorrow
Stop holding up the wall waiting for the right song
Better holla 'cause you know they 'bout to cut the lights off
I know you were made for me but
Darling don't you wait for me
'Cause I can see the promise land
But I can't do no promising
I know you were made for me but
Darling don't you wait for me
'Cause I can see the promise land
But I can't do no promising
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
Aye, put a finger in the sky if you want it nigga
Aye, put two fingers in the sky if you want it
@nativeherbsman619
The chorus of this song gave me the courage to say something to this girl at a concert that became the love of muh life
@rhettbigham9757
Like fr
@DeoVindice999
This song ain't even 2 years old bruh, how you already know she the one
@kermitthefrog6994
Jon Snow lol
@nativeherbsman619
@@DeoVindice999 one of them things man
@imuncomfbecuzihavsubsandno4371
anon781666 yo do you, yung blud, if she love you and you love her than can’t nobody tell you otherwise and that’s the bottom line cuz J cole said so
@rosalierandazzo4999
"Every saint got a past. Every sinner got a future. Every loser gotta win. And every winner gotta lose someday." Amen.
@themouth3528
If I had my way you would be mine...
@matajunior6647
Rosalie Randazzo 😂I read this quote as soon as the song played it and it was an accident
@JohnWick-jl7vi
Rosalie Randazzo yeah felt ko