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.
Say You Love Me
J. Cole Lyrics
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Say I'm the one your eyes see
Tell me you need me
Deep down inside like I need you
You see I need you to see me through
I wanna hear you say darling, darling, I love you
(Say you love me) yeah, yeah (say you love me)
Say, just say you love me
(Say you love me, say you love me)
Through the rain and through the cold
Together we will never grow old
Sometimes the going will get a little tough
And I must admit living with me can be rough
But I, I need you to see me through
I get off when you say, baby, baby, baby, I love you
(Say) just say (say) just say you love me
Wanna hear you say
(Say) say, (say) you love me, oh
Ooh let me be, I wanna be your woman
Together we can make a stand, I know, I know
Let me take your trembling hand
Somewhere in God's country we'll settle on a piece of land
Because I need you to see me through
I just wanna hear you say, oh, baby, baby, baby I love you, I love you
Say, say you love me
Oh, just wanna hear you say, say, say
Say, say you love me
Say, say, say
Say, say, say
The lyrics to J. Cole's "Say You Love Me" are a plea for love and affirmation from a partner. The chorus calls for the partner to vocalize their love and need for the singer. The singer desires to be seen and heard, to have their partner know their worth in the relationship. The lyrics mention that the journey to love is not always easy, but they are still calling their partner out to be with them through the good and the bad times.
The lyric "Through the rain and through the cold, Together we will never grow old" signifies that the singer wants a love that lasts beyond the seasons and through all weather. "Living with me can be rough" might indicate that the singer has a complicated personality or emotional complexity that can prove tiring in a relationship. However, they still want their partner to be present with them through the tough times.
Overall, the song is a call for verbal expression of love, as the singer longs to be seen and valued by their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Say you love me
I want you to express your love for me
Say I'm the one your eyes see
Tell me that I am the person you see and admire
Tell me you need me
Let me know that you require me in your life
Deep down inside like I need you
Just like I need you, I want you to feel the same about me
You see I need you to see me through
I rely on you to help me overcome challenges and hardships
I wanna hear you say darling, darling, I love you
I desire to hear you say that you love me with a term of endearment
Through the rain and through the cold
Despite difficult weather or situations
Together we will never grow old
We will stay together forever
Sometimes the going will get a little tough
There may be hardships along the way
And I must admit living with me can be rough
I acknowledge that I may not be the easiest person to live with
But I, I need you to see me through
Despite my difficulties, I still require your support
I get off when you say, baby, baby, baby, I love you
It makes me feel good when you express your love for me with affectionate terms
Wanna hear you say
I want you to say
Through the rain and through the cold
Despite difficult weather or situations
Together we can make a stand, I know, I know
We can work together to make a difference and overcome obstacles
Let me take your trembling hand
Allow me to support you when you are scared or uncertain
Somewhere in God's country we'll settle on a piece of land
We will find a peaceful place to live together in God's land
Because I need you to see me through
I still require your support through tough times
I just wanna hear you say, oh, baby, baby, baby I love you, I love you
I simply want you to express your love for me with affection
Say, say you love me
I want you to express your love for me
Oh, just wanna hear you say, say, say
I simply want to hear you speak these words
Say, say you love me
I want you to express your love for me
Say, say, say
I want you to keep saying it
Say, say, say
I want you to keep saying it
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DEWAYNE JULIUS ROGERS
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