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.
Power Trip ft. Miguel
J. Cole Lyrics
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All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, got me open all night uh huh, got me up all night hey
OK, back when I was sleepin' in my mama crib
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Payin' seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent? Had a thing for you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya, yeah
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Got me up all night
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
Got me open all night hey
"Power Trip" by J. Cole feat. Miguel is a song about love and infatuation. The song speaks about how the love of a woman has taken over the artist's life. The first verse talks about how the artist's thoughts and actions have been influenced by the woman he loves. He spends his nights singing love songs and drowning his sorrows with alcohol. The second verse describes how he has grown and become successful in his career despite his past struggles. However, his love for the woman still lingers and he can't seem to leave her alone. The chorus is an admission of his love for her and the effect it has on him.
The song is a reflection of the many emotions that come with love. The artist seems to be consumed by his feelings for the woman, and even though he has moved on with his life, he still can't forget her. The lyrics also highlight the power dynamic between the two. The woman seems to have control over the artist, and he is willing to do anything to be with her.
In general, the lyrics of "Power Trip" are a testament to the complexities of love and how it can consume a person's thoughts and emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
Got me up all night
I can't sleep because she's always on my mind
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
Love has consumed my thoughts and I can't stop singing about it
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
I'm trying to drown out my feelings with alcohol and more love songs
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
I'm feeling low and defeated while listening to these love songs that remind me of her
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to ignore my feelings by listening to more love songs
OK, back when I was sleepin’ in my mama crib
I was still living with my mom when I first met her
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I was living with my friend Mohammed
Payin’ seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
I didn't have a lot of money, but I still paid a lot for rent because it was worth it to be close to her
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent?
I didn't have a heater to keep me warm, but I made my own heat by rapping about my feelings for her
Had a thing for you
I was attracted to you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
I wrote a song about you and our future together
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I dreamed of a future with you and wanted to propose to you
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Looking back, my behavior was immature and naive
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent you flowers anonymously because I was too scared to reveal my true feelings
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
I've become successful and famous and it's gone to my head
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I've returned home as a successful person and feel like I'm in charge
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get kicked out of these clubs, but now I'm popular and they let me in
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
Things got complicated and messed up for a while
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
I'm successful and in control now
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
Women from my past are upset because they missed out on being with me now that I'm successful
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
I'm still in love with you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
I spilled my drink, but I'm still trying to make a move on you
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
I want you to know how much I love you and how much I want you in my life
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
My feelings for you have been going on for a long time
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we ever have sex, it will be the best experience of my life
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Love is addictive and powerful like a drug
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
I'm feeling confident and bold about my feelings for you
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She's in control of our relationship and I'm wrapped around her finger
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
My friends will be disappointed in me for settling down with someone in the club
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
Women are trying to take my money in the club
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
Women in the club are uneducated and foolish
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
I'm in town and curious if you're available to see me
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
I heard you have a boyfriend, but I'm hoping you're single now
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I feel like I messed up my chance with you, it's a common feeling
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
I used to try to run into you at the mall all the time
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
I'm usually good at flirting and impressing women
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
But you're making me nervous and I can't think of what to say
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
I need to calm down and act normal around her
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
I'm considering having sex with her just once and then moving on, but I'm not sure if that's a good idea
Got me open all night
My feelings for her are keeping me up all night
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
My love for her is all I can think about and it's keeping me up at night
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I'm trying to drink away my feelings while listening to love songs, but it's not working
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
These sad love songs are making me feel even worse and keeping me up at night
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to ignore my feelings by listening to more love songs
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I can't stop singing about love because she's always on my mind
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to numb my feelings with alcohol and music, but it's not working
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
These love songs are making me feel vulnerable and exposed, but I can't stop listening to them
Got me open all night hey
My love for her is keeping me awake and vulnerable all night long
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaylacharms9289
This is one of those songs you can never get tired of hearing.
@michaelseckman4936
***** gotta admit not the type of person i expected on this song
@kaylacharms9289
what do you mean?
@michaelseckman4936
not a 15-26 yr old lightskin...
@michaelmorgan2479
***** fr tho i never get his songs out of my head i always come back to them j cole is the best in my opinion i bought all 3 of his albums.
@kaylacharms9289
Same , I feel him and Kendrick Lamar are the only real rappers right now. Drake..eh hes gettin up there.
@foxmannor6969
she didn’t leave you on read. you left her speechless. goodnight kings.
@DivjotMahi
Somehow Chinese government is spitting fax now?! 👀
@devonmike7392
@@DivjotMahi Hehehe Maybe it's a change of heart mate
@brandondenver4331
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but she probably did just ignore you. It happens. Accept it and move on to the next one.