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.
Sparks Will Fly
J. Cole Lyrics
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Has been a little burnt out, we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too)
It may seem like our fire
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly (hey)
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too)
Baby, you deserve the whole enchilada
Gucci and Prada
Toast to the days when I didn't have a dollar
You stuck around even when the world frowned on me
Kicked me when I was down, and so they clowned on me
Down for me, my homie
You better believe, I know your home girl said you should leave
And know- know you was tired like the Michelin man
What if Gina would have listened to Pam?
Now they hate to see us last this long
When they get my album, probably pass this on
Thought they knew me well
Money can't buy you happiness, that's true as hell
The happiness can't buy your ass this new SL
I love you like the fat kid love cake and shit
I love you like the bad kid love breakin' shit
Ride or die chick fighting insecurities
Want a ring and my last name for securities
It may seem like our fire
Has been a little burnt, out we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly (hey)
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too)
It may seem like our fire
Has been a little burnt out, we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too) hey
I know my style ain't perfect
I know my smile ain't perfect
Nigga ain't perfect, it's true
Funny though, I'm perfect for you
All the drama seem worth it for you
She put up with the shit like she work at the zoo, true
Now what you crying for?
She says you ain't gon' settle down, what you lyin' for? (Lyin' for)
She want that old thing back
Things ain't the same, think we both seen that
Love is war, end up on the floor
But baby, you only lose when you don't swing back
I say those word hoping that
You fight for a nigga like I fight for you
Like I fight temptations every night for you
And though I slip, only girl in my life is you
It may seem like our fire
Has been a little burnt out, we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too)
It may seem like our fire
Has been a little burnt out, we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly
(And we fly too, and we, and we)
(And we fly too)
Feels as though our world's crashing down
We can't forget to breathe through this now
We live through the ups and the downs
It'll get better
It may seem like our fire
Has been a little burnt out, we're tired
We only need to stay close
In time, sparks will fly
The song "Sparks Will Fly" by J. Cole feat. Jhene Aiko talks about a couple whose relationship has been through a lot of trials, but despite it all, they're still together. The first and second verses talk about the trials and the love that the couple has for each other. The first verse talks about how their fire may have burned out a little, but they only need to stay close, and in time, sparks will fly again. The second verse talks about how the guy loves the girl so much and how they've been through a lot of ups and downs, but she stuck with him through it all. He wants to make her happy and give her everything she deserves.
The chorus talks about the spark that will come back in their relationship. No matter how hard things may get, they will stay close, and sparks will fly again. The last part of the chorus talks about how they will fly together despite the trials.
The bridge talks about how their world may be crashing down on them, but they need to remember to breathe through it all. There will be ups and downs but believing that it will get better is the key.
Overall, the song talks about the importance of staying close and loving each other through thick and thin, believing that things will get better, and most importantly, never giving up on each other.
Line by Line Meaning
It may seem like our fire
Even though it appears that our passion has dwindled
Has been a little burnt out we're tired
We have become a bit exhausted and feel less energetic
We only need to stay close
What's important is that we stay committed to each other
In time, sparks will fly
As long as we maintain our relationship and love, our passion will reignite eventually
(And we fly too, and we, and we
And we fly too)
Baby you deserve the whole enchilada
My love for you is so great that you deserve everything, like the whole enchilada
Gucci and Prada
High-end luxury items that you deserve
Toast to the days when I didn't have a dollar
Celebrating the times when we were less fortunate but still made it through together
You stuck around even when the world frowned on me
Despite adversity, you always supported me
Down for me, my homie
You were there for me through thick and thin, like a true friend
You better believe, I know your home girl said you should leave
Despite what others may say, I know you are committed to us
Know you was tired like the Michelin man
You were exhausted and overwhelmed like the Michelin Man, but you still kept going
What if Gina would have listened to Pam?
Referencing characters from the TV show Martin, asking what would have happened if Pam had listened and stopped supporting Gina
Now they hate to see us last this long
Others may not want us to succeed and may be envious of our lasting relationship
When they get my album, probably pass this on
When others hear my music, they may pass on the message of our love
Thought they knew me, well
Others may have thought they knew me and our relationship
Money can't buy you happiness that's true as hell
Despite wealth and material gain, true happiness comes from love and relationships
The happiness can't buy yo' ass this new SL
Material possessions cannot replace true happiness, like this new luxury vehicle
I love you like the fat kid loves cakes and shit
My love for you is deep and intense, like a fat child's love for sugary treats
I love you like the bad kid love breakin' shit
My love for you is passionate, like a troublemaker's love for causing chaos
Ride or die chick fighting insecurities
You are a loyal partner who fights against feelings of inadequacy and doubt
Want ring and my last name for securities
You want the commitment of marriage with me, in order to feel secure in our love and relationship
I know my style ain't perfect
I am aware that I have flaws
I know my smile ain't perfect
I understand that my physical appearance is not perfect
Nigga ain't perfect, it's true
I may not be perfect, but I am true to you
Funny though I'm perfect for you
Despite my imperfections, I am the perfect fit for you
All the drama seem worth it for you
The struggles we go through and overcome are worth it for you
She put up with the shit like she work at the zoo, true
You withstand and deal with difficulties with ease, like a zoo worker dealing with animal waste
Now what you crying for?
I do not understand why you are crying
She says you ain't gon' settle down, what you lyin' for?
You tell me you do not want to settle down, is that a lie?
She want that old thing back
You want our love to be like it used to be
Things ain't the same, think we both seen that
Our relationship has changed and we both know it
Love is war, end up on the floor
Love can be difficult and lead to arguments and fights
But baby you only lose when you don't swing back
You only lose in a fight if you do not fight back, so we must fight for our love
I say those word hoping that,
I say these things with the hope that
You fight for a nigga like I fight for you
I hope that you will fight for me with the same passion that I fight for you
Like I fight temptations every night for you
I use all of my willpower to resist temptation, just for you
And though I slip, only girl in my life is you
Even if I make mistakes, you are the only one I want and love
Feels as though our world's crashing down
It seems like everything is falling apart
We can't forget to breathe through this now
We must remember to stay calm and maintain perspective during this time
We live through the ups and the downs
We survive the highs and the lows of life together
It'll get better
Things will improve and become better
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Taiwo Hassan, Kehinde Hassan, Jermaine Lamarr Cole, Stacie Bollman, David Bollman, Kelly Bollman, Stephen Lee, Matt Osborn
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