The God's Gift Songfacts says that having been the first artist signed by J… Read Full Bio ↴The God's Gift Songfacts says that having been the first artist signed by Jay-Z to his Roc Nation label, J. Cole was hoping he might get the CEO to lend his voice to his debut album. This was the cut he had in mind and he purposely left an empty slot at the end in the hope that Hova would get on it. Instead, it was another track, "Mr. Nice Watch" that would bear his boss's bars.

God's Gift
J. Cole Lyrics

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Up up and away, hey, do you trust me?
Would you love me? Then it must be

Worldwide stunner, oh man, I'mma
Reign on the game, make it storm and thunder
Grab an umbrella bitch, and go stand under
And bundle up, it's gonna be a cold ass summer
You niggas so last summer

Onto the new, on onto the new shit
Jigga wouldn't even take my CD when he seen me
Two years later bitch we made it on, onto the Blueprint
Now how's that for persistence
Cole World comin', call back up assistance
Same broads, used to hang up on my walls
Now they come up out their drawers, how's that for a mistress
Hell bent, heaven sent, Lord I repent if I ever sinned
Now I know I ain't the richest, but I still wanna ball
Put money over bitches but we still underdogs

Did you miss me? No, I don't know where I'm goin'
But I'm goin', now is you comin' with me? Up, up and away
Hey, do you trust me?
If I was on my last dollar, dead broke, assed out, would you love me?
Then it must be a match made in heaven
God's Gift, God's Gift, God's Gift
Mothafucker this is God's gift

Pussy my passion
Man I just can't help it I see a cookie, I grab one
Lookin' for some nookie, I'm tryna scoop me a bad one
Every verse I spit it just like it could be my last one
Ever since I got on
I've been on a mission to fuck the bitches I missed out on
Ex-cheerleader, hollerin' what's up
Now her nigga beat her, now that's fucked up
What type of little fuck boy hit a
Woman, bet he wouldn't put his hands on a nigga
I ain't bitter boy that's all you
Plus I just fucked her 'fore she called you
Dry your eyes baby, I'll drive you home
Older hoes sayin' "my how you've grown"
I came up, fucked the game up
Show my momma I'll survive on my own

Did you miss me? No, I don't know where I'm goin'
But I'm goin', now is you comin' with me? Up, up and away
Hey, do you trust me?
If I was on my last dollar, dead broke, assed out, would you love me?
Then it must be a match made in heaven

God's Gift, God's Gift, God's Gift
Mothafucker this is God's gift

Overall Meaning

In "God's Gift," J. Cole reflects on his rise to success in the music industry while also delving into his personal relationships. He begins by comparing himself to a worldwide stunner, claiming that he's going to make the game storm and thunder. He's confident in his abilities and reveals that he's come a long way since Jay-Z refused to take his CD two years prior. J. Cole talks about past flings that used to be on his walls, now coming out of their drawers, showcasing how fame has brought him newfound attention from women. In the second verse, he discusses his love for women while also acknowledging the mistreatment of them. He describes his passion for sex, calling it his "pussy passion." He admits to pursuing women he's missed out on before achieving fame, but also calls out men who physically abuse women.

Throughout the song, J. Cole questions if those around him would still love him if he had nothing left. He asks if trust exists between himself and those he cares about. J. Cole ends the song declaring that he is God's gift, revealing his sense of self-worth and belief in his abilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Up up and away, hey, do you trust me?
Do you believe in me enough to go on this journey? Will you trust in me?

Would you love me? Then it must be
If you truly loved me then it must be fate that brought us together.

Worldwide stunner, oh man, I'mma
I am an incredible artist that will stun the world with my skills,

Reign on the game, make it storm and thunder
I will dominate the hip hop industry, and create a storm with my music.

Grab an umbrella bitch, and go stand under
You won't be able to withstand the impact of my music, so you better find shelter.

And bundle up, it's gonna be a cold ass summer
The music industry is going to experience a cold spell this summer because of the impact I will make.

You niggas so last summer
Other rappers are outdated and their time has come and gone.

Onto the new, on onto the new shit
I'm moving on to new projects and new music that will outdo my previous work.

Jigga wouldn't even take my CD when he seen me
Jay-Z wouldn't give me a chance when I first started, but that didn't discourage me.

Two years later bitch we made it on, onto the Blueprint
Two years later my music is good enough to be on one of Jay-Z's biggest albums, The Blueprint.

Now how's that for persistence
All the hard work and dedication I put into my music is finally paying off.

Cole World comin', call back up assistance
My music is taking over and I'm receiving help from others to keep it going.

Same broads, used to hang up on my walls
Women who used to be just posters on my wall, are now interested in me because of my success.

Now they come up out their drawers, how's that for a mistress
Now these women are taking off their clothes for me, and are interested in being with me sexually.

Hell bent, heaven sent, Lord I repent if I ever sinned
I'm driven and ambitious, but I still have a moral compass and feel remorse if I do wrong.

Now I know I ain't the richest, but I still wanna ball
I may not have everything I want, but I still have the drive to succeed and live luxuriously.

Put money over bitches but we still underdogs
I prioritize my finances over women, but I am still fighting to succeed like an underdog.

Pussy my passion
Sexual acts are one of my passions.

Man I just can't help it I see a cookie, I grab one
I can't resist the temptation of women and take advantage of them when the opportunity arises.

Lookin' for some nookie, I'm tryna scoop me a bad one
I'm always on the hunt for attractive women to have sex with.

Every verse I spit it just like it could be my last one
I put all my passion and energy into every verse like it could be my last song.

Ever since I got on
Since I became successful in the music industry,

I've been on a mission to fuck the bitches I missed out on
I'm still trying to sleep with the women I couldn't when I was younger and less successful.

Ex-cheerleader, hollerin' what's up
A former cheerleader is now interested in being with me.

Now her nigga beat her, now that's fucked up
However, her current boyfriend is abusive to her, which is terrible.

What type of little fuck boy hit a
What kind of coward hits a woman?

Woman, bet he wouldn't put his hands on a nigga
I bet he wouldn't be brave enough to fight me, a man.

I ain't bitter boy that's all you
I don't have any ill will towards her abusive boyfriend, that's his problem.

Plus I just fucked her 'fore she called you
I had sex with her before she called her boyfriend, so it's not my fault that he's angry.

Dry your eyes baby, I'll drive you home
I'll be there for her and console her after the abuse she faced from her boyfriend.

Older hoes sayin' "my how you've grown"
Women who used to be interested in me when I was younger and less successful, are now noticing my growth and maturity.

I came up, fucked the game up
I became successful and completely changed the game with my music.

Show my momma I'll survive on my own
I want to prove to my mother that I can make it on my own in the music industry without any outside help.

If I was on my last dollar, dead broke, assed out, would you love me?
If I was at my lowest point, with nothing to my name, would you still love me?

Then it must be a match made in heaven
If you would still love me at my lowest, then it must have been fate that brought us together.

God's Gift, God's Gift, God's Gift
I am a gift from God, blessed with the talent to make incredible music.

Mothafucker this is God's gift
I'm proud of my God-given talent and know that it's a special gift.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JERMAINE L. COLE, MILTON NASCIMENTO

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