Miss America
J. Cole Lyrics

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"And so my fellow Americans Ask not what your country can do for you Ask what you can do for your country"
Quoting JFK's iconic speech, Cole calls for people to be proactive.

Load the clip in the chopper, flip the script and get Oscars
Get ready to make a statement.

All my niggas is mobsters, all my bitches is doctors
His circle of friends includes people with diverse backgrounds and personalities.

Cole World, this just the tip of the iceberg So talk shit and taste the tip of the Mossberg
People who underestimate him will face consequences.

Don't trip nigga, they just words Though my words tend to sound like Proverbs Niggas don't see the preachers 'til we dead in the hearse
People do not understand or listen to him until it's too late.

Granny broke cause she always givin' bread to the Church Now pastor Mason Betha in a Lambo And little niggas holdin' desert eagles like they Rambo
Churches and pastors exploit poor people's faith, leaving them broke and vulnerable.

Bumpin' my shit, always wondered why they fuck with my shit I hope it's 'bout the knowledge, not about who's suckin' my dick
He wants his music to be appreciated for its content, not just because of his reputation.

But oh well, I'm gon' sell like I had no bail For my chain and my piece I should've won Nobel Ill, boy you cold nigga, yeah I know nigga Only young nigga do it better than the old niggas
He is confident in his abilities and will be successful despite critics.

Took chances, slow dance with the devil bitch Overcomin' the circumstances we hella rich Since you all in my business, this what I tell a bitch If you ain't fuckin' me, don't fuck with me, this life on the edge
He took risks and succeeded, and if someone isn't adding value to his life, they should stay out of it.

Green dollars splurged all on embellishments My fellowship paid, don't need to cop my fellas shit Scoopin' hoes in the party, some Cinderella shit Smash for the hell of it, livin' life on the edge
He doesn't need material possessions to prove himself, and he enjoys life without regard for consequences.

Miss America, petty thoughts Miss America, petty thoughts Miss America, petty thoughts Just to floss pay any and every cost Heavy heart as I sit in this Range countin' thousands out Am I about dollars or about change? Am I about knowledge or about brains? Freedom or big chains, they don't feel my pain
People who strive to be Miss America are simply showing off/exploiting themselves for attention and money. He questions his own motives and wonders if others understand his struggles.

Blood on my sneakers, no remorse for the grievers He played the corner like Revis he should've had better defense That's how I'm feelin', blood spillin' I love killin' Niggas'll swear that they it, this is as rare as it gets
He has no empathy for those who put themselves in dangerous situations, and he sees himself as part of an elite/rare group of talented people.

Rap game changed, this is embarrassing shit Bunch of bitches posin' on some old Miss America shit I was a wilder nigga back on my therapist shit Moving careless as shit In a city where niggas really don't care who they hit
He criticizes the rap industry for promoting fake, superficial people. He reflects on his past experiences and how he used to act recklessly.

Who the fuck was I? Just a young little nigga tryin' to see the other side Of the railroad tracks, where them scarecrows at No brains on a nigga but they'll air your back
He reflects on his past self, and how growing up in a rough area made him act without thinking.

Fuck the man, Uncle Sam I won't sell your crack I won't fight your wars, I won't wear your hat I'mma pass your classes, I'mma learn your craft I'mma fuck your daughters, I'mma burn your flag
He won't succumb to societal pressures, and he will pursue his own path. He also has a rebellious attitude towards authority figures and government symbols.

They don't feel my pain They'll never feel my pain And they'll never play this shit on the radio
He feels misunderstood and that people can't relate to his struggles, and he expects mainstream media won't play his music.