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.
Daddy's Little Girl
J. Cole Lyrics
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Plus the teachers couldn't reach her, always been a rebel
Hit the club, watch out boy, your dancin' with the devil
She fuck, she suck, she swallow, man, it's like a triple double
Can see it in your eyes, you look for trouble
Just because they fuck ya girl don't mean them niggas love ya
She said, "Don't preach to me nigga, hold up
Is that a bottle on your table, well if so then pour it up"
She said, "Daddy, what you think?", "Little girl, you're growin' up
Growin up"
Hey, take a couple of shots and it's on
"Bet you I can drink it straight without even throwin' up"
She said "Daddy what you think?" "little girl, you're growin' up, growin' up"
Hey, listen baby girl they playin' your song
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
She's daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
Can I get a witness, this is Sade mixed with Shawty Lo
Ey, Jezebel, why you be up in every party for?
You lost to lookin' for a savior, I ain't Mario
I got no cape, but I can't wait to give you cardio
Work you out, you call me daddy, ain't my daughter though
Make me wonder where your father go?
She said, "Don't analyze me, nigga, hold up
Is that green on your table? Well if so, then roll it up
I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She said "Daddy, what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up, growin' up"
Hey, and blow a couple sacks and she gone
Said, "I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She said, "Daddy what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up"
Hey, listen, baby girl, they playin' your song
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
She's daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
The lyrics to J. Cole's song "Daddy's Little Girl" tell the story of a young woman who has always been a rebel and difficult to reach. She frequently goes out to clubs and engages in reckless behavior, such as drinking heavily and hooking up with strangers. J. Cole warns her about the dangers of this lifestyle, but she brushes off his advice, insisting that she's growing up and can handle herself. The chorus repeats the line "Mama couldn't never reach her, brother tried his best to teach her", emphasizing the girl's difficult upbringing and the ways in which she's straying from her family's guidance and expectations.
In the second verse, J. Cole compares the girl to the Biblical figure Jezebel, a wicked queen who led her husband astray and worshipped false gods. He tells her that he's not a savior figure like she might be hoping for, but that he's still interested in pursuing a sexual relationship with her. She challenges him to prove his worth and initiates drug use, refusing to be judged or analyzed by him. The song ends with J. Cole acknowledging that the girl is growing up whether he likes it or not, and encouraging her to keep dancing to the music that speaks to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, her mind is on a different level
She thinks and behaves differently from others.
Plus the teachers couldn't reach her, always been a rebel
She was a rebel who didn't listen to authority figures such as teachers.
Hit the club, watch out boy, your dancin' with the devil
She's dangerous and can make dangerous choices while partying.
She fuck, she suck, she swallow, man, it's like a triple double
She engages in sexual activity often and very willingly.
Can see it in your eyes, you look for trouble
She intentionally seeks out dangerous situations.
Just because they fuck ya girl don't mean them niggas love ya
She shouldn't assume that those who engage in sexual activity with her actually care about her.
She said, "Don't preach to me nigga, hold up
She doesn't want to hear any advice from others.
Is that a bottle on your table, well if so then pour it up"
She is comfortable drinking alcohol and encourages others to do so.
"Bet you I can drink it straight without even throwin' up"
She boasts about her ability to drink large amounts of alcohol without getting sick.
She said, "Daddy, what you think?", "Little girl, you're growin' up
She is trying to prove to her father that she is capable of making adult decisions.
Hey, take a couple of shots and it's on
She encourages drinking alcohol with others.
"Bet you I can drink it straight without even throwin' up"
She repeats her earlier boast about her alcohol tolerance.
"Daddy what you think?" "little girl, you're growin' up, growin' up"
She seeks validation from her father about her adult decisions.
Hey, listen baby girl they playin' your song
She is enjoying the attention she is receiving at the party.
Mama couldn't never reach her
Her mother was never able to connect with her.
Brother tried his best to teach her
Her brother attempted to educate and guide her.
She thinks she's ready for the world
She believes she is capable of facing the challenges that come with adulthood.
Just look at daddy's little girl
Her father is proud of her despite her behavior.
Can I get a witness, this is Sade mixed with Shawty Lo
The listener should appreciate the combination of different styles in this song.
Ey, Jezebel, why you be up in every party for?
The singer questions why she attends so many parties.
You lost to lookin' for a savior, I ain't Mario
She is misguided if she thinks she needs someone to rescue or fix her.
I got no cape, but I can't wait to give you cardio
The singer desires to engage in physical activity with her.
Work you out, you call me daddy, ain't my daughter though
The singer wants to have sex with her despite her nickname for him.
Make me wonder where your father go?
The singer wonders where her biological father is and why he isn't present.
She said, "Don't analyze me, nigga, hold up
She doesn't want to be understood by the singer.
Is that green on your table? Well if so, then roll it up
She is comfortable using drugs and encourages others to do so.
I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She is proud of her ability to handle drugs without getting sick.
She said "Daddy, what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up, growin' up"
She is again seeking validation from her father.
Hey, and blow a couple sacks and she gone
She is willing to smoke marijuana and potentially leave with someone else.
"I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She repeats her earlier boast about her ability to handle drugs.
"Daddy what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up"
She continues to seek validation from her father.
Hey, listen, baby girl, they playin' your song
She is enjoying the attention she is receiving at the party.
Daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
She is her father's beloved daughter despite her behavior.
She's daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
Her father loves her regardless of her actions and choices.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JERMAINE A. COLE, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@trelew9087
Hey, her mind is on a different level
Plus the teachers couldn't reach her, always been a rebel
Hit the club, watch out boy, your dancin' with the devil
She fuck, she suck, she swallow, man, it's like a triple double
Can see it in your eyes, you look for trouble
Just because they fuck ya girl don't mean them niggas love ya
She said, "Don't preach to me nigga, hold up
Is that a bottle on your table, well if so then pour it up"
"Bet you I can drink it straight without even throwin' up"
She said, "Daddy, what you think?", "Little girl, you're growin' up
Growin up"
Hey, take a couple of shots and it's on
"Bet you I can drink it straight without even throwin' up"
She said "Daddy what you think?" "little girl, you're growin' up, growin' up"
Hey, listen baby girl they playin' your song
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
She's daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
Can I get a witness, this is Sade mixed with Shawty Lo
Ey, Jezebel, why you be up in every party for?
You lost to lookin' for a savior, I ain't Mario
I got no cape, but I can't wait to give you cardio
Work you out, you call me daddy, ain't my daughter though
Make me wonder where your father go?
She said, "Don't analyze me, nigga, hold up
Is that green on your table? Well if so, then roll it up
I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She said "Daddy, what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up, growin' up"
Hey, and blow a couple sacks and she gone
Said, "I can take it to the face without even throwin' up"
She said, "Daddy what you think?" "Little girl you growin' up"
Hey, listen, baby girl, they playin' your song
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Mama couldn't never reach her
Brother tried his best to teach her
She thinks she's ready for the world
Just look at daddy's little girl
Daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
She's daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl, daddy's little girl
@Itsmilkah
If you're listening to this you're special .
@charlottemanley7400
.&’l
@isamaelroman9069
I wished him a happy birthday 2day n tagged this song on ig
@youngskennels5381
One of a kind 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
@korryjones7371
Dumb
@caitlyn8120
Yessir
@yvonnemariedonaghey5557
One of his best alongside 'Lost ones.' Tupac wrote about things like this. We need more of this.
@chasityleigh7558
My dad showed me this song when I was younger, he’s now no longer with us I lost him to murder, and drugs but I’ll never forget him showing me this song, I love you dad REST UP..
@greyleon
Really sorry about that
May his soul rest in 🕊️
@broaderocean5274
RIP