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.
Don't save her
J. Cole Lyrics
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Today you'll hear the story
Of Russell Resthaven
And the day he tried to save his girlfriend
Here's the story:
-Man you won't believe what done
Happened to me now man! What?
House and he fucked my bitch!
But I'm gon' kill him when he
Get off work tonight though
-Man fuck that ho' man! You can't
Be tryin' to save that bitch
My nigga! And them housed the
Ho on brown and frayser
-Man, I spent cheese on her
And everything! And I bought
Rangs and some mo shit! Mane
I'mma kill that nigga
Then I'm gon' marry her!
-You can't turn a ho' into a house wife man!
-I love her man! I love her man!
-Quit lying man!
-I love her, man! I gotta marry her, man!
I'mma marry her!
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Ain't nothin' going on but the
Money and the power
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Got one in the chamber for
You weak ass coward
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
I'mma introduce me Project Pat I keep it real
I'mma introduce you you's a
Sucka faking deals
If you gonna let these freaky
Hoes run yo life
I don't understand how you turn
A freak into a wife i don't even get why you
Be eating out her draws
You done bought the bitch a phone
Now you screening in all the calls
It's about 4 AM she ain't nowhere to be found
Some-where wit her friend dick in
Face and turned to ground
But you best save it last and
You know that she'll go
Suckin' dick, chewin' cat
And I hear she on that blow
Did a line maybe two now she
Down to do the dew
Took her to the studio so she
Down to do the crew i know just what to do
You can ask the ho to leave
Once the bitch pack her shit
Hurry up and run them streets
Two things I ain't never in
My life done seen before
It's a UFO or a ho that wouldn't go
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Ain't nothin' going on but the
Money and the power
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Got one in the chamber for
You weak ass coward
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Jackie's simple, Jackie's quicker
Jackie likes to suck a dick'a
All she wanna do smoke a blunt
Get a drink of liquor lip ah to the balls
Booty even 'nough to smell dodie
You be try'na save a sweater but
You need the fuckin' letter
Be the bitch she really is'a
Suck my dick you gon' kiss her
Hating hoes try to diss her
Every nigga wanna hit her
Get her in the bed, lay her down
Boots wanna fell
Call her up there nig man there's a way-a
She the star of the foota, pussy wet
Real good'a camcorder, caught on tape
Did I sell her? Man I should of
Fucked her in her mouth as
She be taking all cash
Keep my tank from Florida she
A pay for my gas ass for my nigga drop-a
Somewhere tryna watch her
Pregnant by another man but you
Wanna be the papa nut, come
But she crave-a backseat misbehave'a
You'll never get the bitch cause
She with that West Haven
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Ain't nothin' going on but the
Money and the power
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Got one in the chamber for
You weak ass coward
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Ain't nothin goin' on but the money and power
Got one in the chamber fo'
You trick ass cowards
And I'm tired of you niggas
Go saving these bitches
Stop saving these hoes
Let another nigga get em'
I ain't try'na be a trick
I'm just sayin' my dog
Let a nigga get deep down in them draws
Take her over my dog, so we can do it y'all
Everybody can do it, let's just have a ball
Ain't nothin' goin' on but
The money and power
Too many niggas out here cowards
They be saving them hoes
They be paying them broke
But a nigga like me can not go
I be kickin' in doors
I be fuckin' these hoes
I be slamin' 'em down like Dominoes
Bitch you didn't know it's CB bro
In and out these hoes doors like "whoah!"
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
Ain't nothin' going on but the
Money and the power
Don't save her she don't wanna be saved
In J. Cole's song "Don't save her," he explains that he can't save a particular girl from the difficult situations she finds herself in. He observes that he can't save her from the streets, he can't save her from love, but most importantly, he can't save her from herself. This girl's behaviour is influenced by drugs and the need to get attention on social media, and it is evident that no one can help her self-destructive tendencies. J. Cole recognizes that she is the type of girl he typically gets along with until his conscience hits him, and he realizes that he can't save her. She is looking for a man with a lot of money, and although J. Cole has game and is willing to play nice, he understands that he cannot live up to her materialistic expectations.
The chorus of "Don't save her" emphasizes the artist's inabilities to come to this girl's rescue. The lyrics state, "I can't save her cause she's in too deep," indicating that this young girl has gone too far and is beyond anyone's control. This girl's self-destructive attitude and habits are too much for him to handle, and he has to let her go. The song's message emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for oneself and one's actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Yea
Introduction to the song.
I can't save from the streets
I am unable to rescue someone from the bad influence of the streets.
I can't save her from love
Love has the power to make someone act recklessly, and I am unable to shield her from its influence.
But most importantly I can't her from herself
The biggest obstacle to her well-being is her own self-destructive tendencies that I am powerless to change.
Cause I can't save her, no
Reiteration of the song's main theme that I am unable to save her.
When you get on them drugs you a lil freak, When you leave out that club hitting up me
When under the influence of drugs, she becomes sexually promiscuous and seeks out my attention after leaving the club.
She the type of chick I get along with, till my conscience hit
I enjoy spending time with her until my conscience reminds me that she is not good for me.
And I can't save, she type that want a tip when she give her favors, and the instagram god seem to be her savior
I am unable to save her because she seeks validation through social media and expects rewards in exchange for sexual favors.
Know I got too much game ima play nice, She want a nigga with that water ima great white, swear i'm that nice
I have too much experience with women to be manipulated by her, but she seeks a more dominant and wealthy man.
She just lookin for that bag leave it on the table, She ain't look for a ring ain't no life saver
She is only interested in money and not a committed relationship.
Let a lame nigga hit it if he pay the cable, She in love with the cash never unfaithful Blunt blazing
She is willing to sleep with anyone if they pay her, and she is addicted to drugs.
Her nigga keep her high so it don't phase her, Keep her looking good in the fly labels Keep her unstable
Her partner keeps her high and dresses her nicely to maintain control over her and keep her unstable.
Yea, I hope it don't take her
I hope her self-destructive behavior doesn't lead to her downfall.
Cause I can't save her, no
Reiteration of the song's main theme that I am unable to save her.
Believe I see that you ain't where you wanna be at
I understand that she is not happy with her current situation.
You half naked cause all the niggas wanna see that
She dresses revealingly for attention and validation from men.
Now the likes like stripes, If the price is right, You coming home tonight
She equates social media validation with her own self-worth and is willing to engage in sexual activity for money.
Cause I can't save her, no
Reiteration of the song's main theme that I am unable to save her.
When you get on them drugs you a lil freak, When you leave out that club hitting up me
When under the influence of drugs, she becomes sexually promiscuous and seeks out my attention after leaving the club.
I can't save her
Final reiteration of the song's main theme that I am unable to save her.
Cause she's in too deep, In too deep, In too deep, In too deep
She is too far gone and too deeply entrenched in her self-destructive behavior that I am powerless to change.
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@achannel7553
@soda men from single mom families witnessed a lot of struggle (by single mom I mean single mom or weak father figure) by women to be happy. Usually they play a role of surogate husband early on for their mothers.
They learn to empathise a lot early on, they are more emotional and less stable compared to normally developed men. Also single moms tend to INSTILL a sense of shame and guilt into a boy (you are just like your father, men do a lot of harm.. etc) so he grows up with this program: "I will not be like other men, I will be better, I will treat women lovingly and perfectly and put them on pedestal since I saw my mom struggle and I couldnt help her since I was too small and weak.
So they grow up into usually either criminals or really successful guys (hero child complex) who want to fix women in their lives. SAVE the mother they couldnt save when they were little.
So you have men with huge sense of shame, responsibility towards women and lack of SELF WORTH AND SELF ESTEEM as MEN - and they tend to fall for the type their mom was - single, broken women, who are "waiting for a savior".
The only tricky thing in that picture is: those women made choices, they were grown (or should be), and his mother made choices as well - and usually the blame was 50% 50% on his mom and his absent dad.
But he grew up indoctrinated into thinking his mom was victim.
So basically - those men try to help women "who cant do no wrong and are victim of evil men" and they completely ignore that 99% of those women have only themselves to blame.
Add to it also that those women have low self worth - which is why they choose bad men, which is why they got traumatized which is why they feel victimized. But they never assume responsibility as that is a lacking trait in women in general.
And people of low self worth - have difficulites accepting love - or accepting being saved.
So you have men who have low self worth (never learned to be proud boys, or proud men, full of shame and guilt) seeking women who need saving (who have low self worth and never learned to value themselves from their fathers). Basically like attracts like - the only difference here is those men almost never are accepted by those women because those women dont feel worthy of love. And also - those men fuck up relationships with those women - because they feel unworthy of love as well - since they are ridden with guilt and shame for what their parents did. Both are attracted to eachother tho, but seldom end up together unless they work on themselves and can open up at the same time, and heal. It can be a healing relationship - a broken boy and a broken girl. But only if both are sufficiently self aware. They do crave to be saved, but it may seem like they push it away.
The girl in the song wants to be saved more than anything, even tho she may probably continue meaningless flings and superficial shit, because the first man in her life treated her like trash.
And for the guy who never learned his value - he will continue to suffer after women he deems "need saving" because that is the mission his mom put into him, and he feels strongly about it, and it looks noble on paper, but in reality it will only make him emotional for women who are afraid of commitment.
of course they are not locked into their personalities or wounds, and with self awareness and visualization and maturity they can transcend. The problem is those are all coping mechanisms and they feel "right" even tho they cause pain.
@jadentshweneyagae4985
RIP to my brother, who recently had a car accident!!...He made me fall in love with J. Cole's music.. And I always come here to remember the memories we had.. MHSRIP🙏😣💔
@OrkunKokcuFan44
First things first rest in peace your brother ❤️💪stay strong
@Omgpromos
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@thethotbegoner7557
❤️❤️❤️❤️
@joeyfuth2153
Sorry for your lost hope you have a nice day 😊❤️❤️♥️
@eliamoretti8937
Very sorry for you, condolence to you and your family, stato strong❤️🙏💪
@chrisparker2177
The first line is heartbreaking knowing so many grew up without a father, but also satisfying to see a great man like uncle phil as a role model to a whole generation of fatherlessness. We CHOSE uncle phil to be our father symbol because he was a great man who time and time again has showed honour, duty, civility, and all the traits a person should have. "Rest in peace uncle phil"
@simplyjay0748
Finally a real comment and not "jada and will" preach brother 🙏
@kylelemberger2353
Agreed
@justinlawrence9841
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