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J. Cole Bas 6LACK Lyrics
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God has a plan for you
And all you've got to do is believe, believe, believe
Yeah
This shit gon' get hard, keep your head strong
If I quit now, then I'm dead wrong
Fightin' off this hunger for hours
The money might fade, but respect don't
Still gon' be me when success gone
I don't speak the language of cowards
I walk through the flame like I'm Teflon
I sucked up the pain and I kept goin'
Whole world know my name, bitch, my rep strong
We sold out in less than a hour
These words I still sang like I'm slept on
I sin, so I can't cast the next stone
Unless it's baguettes 'round my neck bone
Inside of my frame lies a power
You can't get this game from no TED Talk
I wanna know if they understand me
I put it all on A, ain't no plan B
Hopin' all this weight ain't gon' drown me
Fucked around, got grey hairs already
Runnin' up the stairs on a tower
Runnin' up these Ms by the hour
If I drop a gem, money showers
When you get your taste, they get sour
This shit gon' get hard, keep your head strong
(Just keep your head strong)
The money might fade, but respect don't
(The ultimate price is regret now)
Still gon' be me when success gone
(Still gon' be me, ah-ah-ah)
Big stepper, nigga, don't get stepped on
Waitin' my turn like grains of sand inside a hourglass
Mainly concerned back in the day with how long I would last
Make a few thousand dollars stack with every hour passed
I catch you playin' inside my lane and I'ma foul your ass
Put the whole game on top my back, don't need no chiropract'
They callin' me young PWC, I got my power back
Ain't fuckin' around, beefin' with me gon' get you hollered at
Niggas can't see me one-on-one, that's word to Kyla Pratt
You hittin' them weights, congratulations 'cause you built somethin'
You takin' a lot of boxin' lessons, but you still pussy
I see right through you niggas just like 2Pac hologram
Ain't doin' Coachella, bookin' me gon' be a lot of Ms
I'm feelin' myself, I'm buildin' my wealth up 'til it's towerin'
I put my tongue all in my bitch, she get to hollerin'
I ain't doin' no dirt no more, I stopped creepin' six years ago
Fun fuckin' them hoes until you realize that you is the ho
This shit gon' get hard, keep your head strong
If I quit now then I'm dead wrong
Fightin' off this hunger for hours
Big stepper, nigga, don't get stepped on
The money might fade, but respect don't
Still gon' be me when success gone
I don't speak the language of cowards
I walk through the flame like I'm Teflon
Can't be afraid of sunlight
Spotlights when it glows
All the pain you hold
Makes you worth your weight in gold
Can't be afraid of sunlight
Spotlights when it glows
All the pain you hold
Makes you worth your weight in gold
God has a plan for you
And all you've got to do is believe, believe, be-
The song "h u n g e r . o n . h i l l s i d e" by J. Cole feat. Bas is about the struggle to succeed and the determination it takes to persevere through difficult times. The chorus emphasizes that God has a plan for you and you must believe in order to see it through. The verses expound on this idea as J. Cole and Bas describe their personal battles with hunger and the pursuit of wealth, success and respect.
The first verse speaks specifically about the hunger to achieve success, and how it requires strength and perseverance. J. Cole warns against quitting, insisting that if he does, he will be "dead wrong". He compares himself to a "big stepper," someone who is not easily intimidated, and claims that he will remain himself even if his success fades. He proclaims that he walks through the flame like he's Teflon, meaning he is not easily affected by outside forces.
The second verse focuses on J. Cole's progress in the industry and his rise to fame. He speaks about overcoming pain and maintaining his fame and respect. Here, he is less concerned about the success of his music and more about the weight of his words and the power they carry. He acknowledges his flaws and sins, making it clear that he is not perfect, but believes that he has a power within him that sets him apart from others.
Overall, the song's message is one of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright now, alright now
Let's take a moment to believe in God's plan for us.
God has a plan for you
Believe in God's plan for your life.
And all you've got to do is believe, believe, believe
Truly believe in what God has planned for you.
This shit gon' get hard, keep your head strong
Life will get tough, but stay strong.
If I quit now, then I'm dead wrong
Giving up is not an option.
Fightin' off this hunger for hours
Struggling to succeed and overcome obstacles for a long time.
Big stepper, nigga, don't get stepped on
Be confident and assertive in your goals.
The money might fade, but respect don't
Money may come and go, but respect is earned and lasting.
Still gon' be me when success gone
Don't let success change who you are inside.
I don't speak the language of cowards
I refuse to communicate like those who lack courage.
I walk through the flame like I'm Teflon
I am resilient and can handle difficult situations.
Waitin' my turn like grains of sand inside a hourglass
Patiently waiting for my opportunity to succeed.
Mainly concerned back in the day with how long I would last
Focused on longevity and lasting success.
Make a few thousand dollars stack with every hour passed
Generating wealth through hard work and determination.
I catch you playin' inside my lane and I'ma foul your ass
I won't tolerate disrespect or competition in my field.
Put the whole game on top my back, don't need no chiropract'
Carrying the weight of my industry without assistance.
They callin' me young PWC, I got my power back
Being recognized as a promising, powerful figure in the industry.
Ain't fuckin' around, beefin' with me gon' get you hollered at
I won't tolerate any disrespect or attempts to undermine me.
Niggas can't see me one-on-one, that's word to Kyla Pratt
No one can compete with me one-on-one.
You hittin' them weights, congratulations 'cause you built somethin'
Acknowledging someone's hard work and progress in the gym.
You takin' a lot of boxin' lessons, but you still pussy
Simply taking lessons doesn't make someone tough or skilled.
I see right through you niggas just like 2Pac hologram
Seeing through someone's inauthenticity or dishonesty.
Ain't doin' Coachella, bookin' me gon' be a lot of Ms
Not performing at a festival doesn't diminish my worth as an artist.
I'm feelin' myself, I'm buildin' my wealth up 'til it's towerin'
Confident in my abilities and financial success.
I put my tongue all in my bitch, she get to hollerin'
Engaged in sexual activity with a passionate partner.
I ain't doin' no dirt no more, I stopped creepin' six years ago
Moving away from negative or harmful behavior.
Fun fuckin' them hoes until you realize that you is the ho
Realizing that indulging in multiple sexual partners can degrade oneself.
Can't be afraid of sunlight
Don't be afraid of attention or success.
Spotlights when it glows
Embrace the spotlight when it comes.
All the pain you hold
Despite the pain you may endure in life.
Makes you worth your weight in gold
Learning and growing through adversity holds value.
If I quit now then I'm dead wrong
Giving up is not an option.
Just keep your head strong
Stay strong and resilient.
The ultimate price is regret now
The price of giving up is a lifetime of regret.
Still gon' be me, ah-ah-ah
Despite success or failure, I will always remain true to myself.
Big stepper, nigga, don't get stepped on
Asserting my dominance in my field, while avoiding being taken advantage of.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Abbas Hamad, Jermaine Cole, Juniior Parker, Matthew Samuels, Michal Suski, Milos Angelov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@johnairhart769
The “now I know too much” bar when talking about diddy hits
@DW51380
He also made up with him and posted it. diddy got something on him
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@Solospeaking
They had a fight at the VMAs after party about Kendrick Lamar bars on the control song. Jay z and Diddy were hosting a party together and he confronts j Cole
@enchant3dt67
When he said "0:00 - 4:26" i felt that
@odell_is_my_father
i know right
@zenaidemeyer7944
right! 😭
@forwhytho9625
Hit my soul