Ladies
J. Cole Feat. Lee Fields & The Expressions Lyrics


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Sophisticated lady
Sophisticated lady
Sophisticated lady
Sophisticated lady
Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah
She's a different lady with a different style
She stands tall and ready like the Eiffel Tower
She is hip to politics, but loves her jazz
She's got lots of rhythm, she's got lots of class
Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah
Oh, huh
She wears knee-length dresses with her high-high steppers
She's not no back-stabber, but she's sure a pleaser
She talks quiet and gentle, she acts very cool
She sticks close to her lover, she obeys God's rule (whoa)
Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady, yeah)
Sophisticated lady (oh)
Sophisticated lady (that's her name, that's her name)
Sophisticated lady (whoa, whoa)
Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yi, yi, yi, yi, yi, whoa, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh
She's the kind of person that you'd like to meet
'Cause she's always smilin' and she's always neat
She can start a fire in the coldest man
She's a hip slick sister known throughout the land, oh
Sophisticated lady (that's her name)
Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady)
Oh, well, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
Hoo, that's her name, yeah
Sophisticated lady (lady, lady)
Sophisticated lady (oh)
Sophisticated lady (ah, ah, ah)
Sophisticated lady (ooh, ooh)
Sophisticated lady (ooh)




Sophisticated lady
Sophisticated lady

Overall Meaning

The song "Sophisticated Lady" by J. Cole feat. Lee Fields and The Expressions is an ode to a woman who exudes style, intelligence, and grace. Throughout the song, J. Cole describes this woman who is admired by many and stands out in a crowd. Her name is well-known and she is known for her fashion sense, her love for politics and jazz music. She is also portrayed as someone who is faithful to her lover and follows God's rule.


The repeated phrase "Sophisticated Lady" emphasizes the admiration and respect that she commands from those around her. The line "She can start a fire in the coldest man" suggests that she has a magnetic energy and ability to bring life into those around her.


Line by Line Meaning

Sophisticated lady
The subject of the song is a woman who is refined and elegant.


Sophisticated lady
The woman is so impressive that it bears repeating.


Sophisticated lady
The woman is so impressive that it bears repeating.


Sophisticated lady
The woman is so impressive that it bears repeating.


Everybody knows how she got her name, yeah, yeah
The woman's reputation precedes her, and her name is widely known and recognized.


She's a different lady with a different style
The woman is unique and stands out from others with her own personal style and flair.


She stands tall and ready like the Eiffel Tower
The woman exudes confidence and poise, like the famous Parisian landmark.


She is hip to politics, but loves her jazz
The woman is knowledgeable about current events and politics, but also has a passion for jazz music.


She's got lots of rhythm, she's got lots of class
The woman has a great sense of rhythm and style, but also displays sophistication and refinement.


She wears knee-length dresses with her high-high steppers
The woman has a signature look, wearing dresses that hit at the knee and high heels.


She's not no back-stabber, but she's sure a pleaser
The woman is not one to betray others, but she does go out of her way to please those around her.


She talks quiet and gentle, she acts very cool
The woman speaks softly and calmly, and also behaves in a composed and unruffled manner.


She sticks close to her lover, she obeys God's rule (whoa)
The woman is loyal and devoted to her romantic partner, and also follows religious principles.


Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady, yeah)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (oh)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (that's her name, that's her name)
The woman is known by her title, which sums up her character traits.


Sophisticated lady (whoa, whoa)
The woman's impressive qualities are once again emphasized.


She's the kind of person that you'd like to meet
The woman is someone who others would like to know personally.


'Cause she's always smilin' and she's always neat
The woman is pleasant and well put-together, leaving a positive impression on others.


She can start a fire in the coldest man
The woman has the power to ignite passion and emotion in even the most unemotional person.


She's a hip slick sister known throughout the land, oh
The woman is a cool and successful woman who is recognized all over the country.


Sophisticated lady (that's her name)
The woman is known by her title, which sums up her character traits.


Sophisticated lady (sophisticated lady)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Oh, well, woo, woo, woo, woo, woo
This line is simply a vocalization and does not have a clear meaning.


Hoo, that's her name, yeah
The woman is known by her title, which sums up her character traits.


Sophisticated lady (lady, lady)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (oh)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (ah, ah, ah)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (ooh, ooh)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady (ooh)
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.


Sophisticated lady
The woman's impressive qualities are worth repeating once again.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chuck Jackson, Marvin Yancy, Natalie Cole

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Luke S.

[Verse 1]
When she talk she so closed-minded
All she wanna do is shop, she so clothes minded
Wanna cop the latest 'fore them other hoes find it
Material girl yet somehow I don't mind it
Probably 'cause she so fine it'll blow your mind
She black and Pocahontas, laid back and blow that chronic
Ass so fat, wanna tat my logo on it
So any other nigga that a tap will know it's mine
I put in work overtime
Let me cut, mow the lawn, guarantee I blow your mind
She tried to play me 'til she learned I wrote a rhyme
"That's that nigga from the Ville that I heard that Hova signed
The rap form Lebron, oh girl, that boy the bomb
No chain around his neck, but better watch out for the charm
You're not my daughter, um, but you can be my baby
Summertime, wintertime, anytime we looking for them ladies


[Chorus: J. Cole & Lee Fields (Sampled)]
Ladies, yeah
Ayy with your fat ass booty and your perty ass weave!
Beautiful ladies, yeah
Now I ain't tricking, but I got a couple tricks under my sleeve
Ladies, yeah
Now clap your hands one time if you know you look good
All you ladies, yeah
Now if you from the suburbs or the hood (Yeah, ayy, look)
Beautiful ladies


[Verse 2]
She said "I got a man", well, baby I don't give a fuck
See me I understand, and I ain't tryna split you up
Okay, give me your number and later I'ma hit you up
If you sleep I get you up, ride over and pick you up
If it's clean I'll lick you up, yeah, do you research
I'll rock that ass to sleep and have you sleeping in my t-shirt
Just came home from getting my South Beach on
You know I ran the streets like a dog without a leash on
She tryna get her freak on, come hop up on this ski jet
You scared of that water or you just scared to get your weave wet?
Barely got your feet wet, yes, I know where we headed
Tryna see you throw it back, let's check your reflexes
Good Lord, didn't know what I was in for
You could be my cuddy buddy, baby, what are friends for?
I speed up the tempo, them other niggas lazy
Can't fuck with nuttin' younger than the eighties
I'm grown and I'm looking for some ladies, ladies, yeah

[Chorus: J. Cole & Lee Fields (Sampled)]
Ladies, yeah
Ayy with your fat ass booty and your perty ass weave!
Beautiful ladies, yeah
Now I ain't tricking, but I got a couple tricks under my sleeve
Ladies, yeah
Now clap your hands one time if you know you look good
All you ladies, yeah
Now if you from the suburbs or the hood (Yeah, ayy, look)
Beautiful ladies

[Outro: Lee Fields & Ladies]
Hey girl, what's your name?
Oh wow, you look so nice
I know you man is satisfied
Ayy, young lady, what's your name?
Oh wow, I know your man is pleased
All the way down to his knees
And what's your name?
Tell me, I know yo man is worried
About where you are tonight, huh
Well ladies, all you ladies
All over the world
I want you to help me sing this, here we go
Ladies
Beautiful ladies
Oh
Ladies
All of you ladies
Beautiful ladies

(Genius)



All comments from YouTube:

Jason

This whole mixtape stayed in rotation at the gym in 09.

i Hyman

Cole did the sample justice...one of my favs on the warm up. Cole knows his history when it comes to music too! Nuff respect..

Steve Mulder

Im a huge Fields fan and I must say this is just brilliantly done... Kept the feel of the original..

xxExilexx1

I will bump Cole’s mixtapes til I’m dead

HOODcyclopedia™️

This is the cole era i like and truth be told only bc i was out in to him in 2010 but i was playing lloyd banks and nipsey hussle only during that era until

Michael Clayton

10 years already???....time waits for no one. I was playin this whole tape back then. Memories.

Gabby Jay

This shit timeless

SNAKE EYES

Gabby Jay FOR REAL THIS SONG WILL NEVER GET OLD

Silas Mufumba

this is real hip hop no fake shit

Cosmic Errata

Silas Mufumba Oh wow you look so nice!

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