Black Friday
J. Cole Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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Ten toes to the ground
Yeah
Let's get the proceedings proceeding this evening
No Promethazine I'm a king, no leaning
I got a better way to fight these demons
Fuck do you know 'bout my pain? blow
No Promethazine I'm a king, no leaning
I got a better way to fight them demons
Fuck do you know 'bout my pain?
If I quote it nigga, I wrote it nigga
Six head shots, I'll erode a nigga
Pop another clip and I'm reloaded nigga
Ain't no way around it, I'm the coldest nigga
Do a nigga dirty life's a coal, my nigga
Get you cleaned up then I fold you nigga
Shout out to the haters who promote a nigga
Flow hot, whip cold, I'm bipolar nigga
But I don't like to talk about a Rover nigga
Keep this shit a hundred, I just sold it nigga
Tired of police looking at me like I stole it nigga
Probably just gonna cop a lil Corolla nigga
Don't need a rollie on to know I'm getting older nigga
Dreamville going way up like a floater nigga
Couple hands out like I owe them niggas
Where was you when the Civic was getting towed my nigga?
No snakes in the grass cause I mowed it nigga
Fuck do you know 'bout my pain?
(Right there let me get that there)
Fuck do you know 'bout my dreams?
Nada
(If you really believe it, gotta talk about it
You heard about what happens when you talk about it
Niggas lookin' at you funny when they start to doubt it
Fucking up your energy when you start to doubt it too)
Rollercoaster ride
(Start to doubt it too)
How much do it cost?
(Start to doubt it)
If I take a ride, fuck around get lost
(Shoutout my nigga Ib)
Rollercoaster ride, how much do it cost?
(El Presidente and shit)
(He want me to talk my shit for y'all)
If I take a ride, fuck around get lost
Cole world you should stay off this dick
I sold out the Garden, I should play for the Knicks
Took a couple minutes and I sold out staples
A nigga getting cream like an old ass Laker
But I ain't coming to talk about all that paper
That's what they talk about when they ain't got shit to say
Can't understand why niggas never got shit to do
You know the saying, same shit nigga, different day
I never felt that, no way
Cause on the same day a nigga doing different shit
Spit different flows hit different chicks
Let my Brixton hoes feed me fish and chips
Why I do a lot of shows? I'm the shit, that's it
Got suicidal doors, I just slit my wrists
Never stingy with the hoes word to Cliff and Chris
So if I fuck six bitches I got six assists nigga
The flow sick as shit, catch ebola if you bit this shit
I never take, I invent the shit then flip the shit
Then lick the shit, and bit the shit back twice, I'm that nice, woo
What's the plan?
Cole keeps snapping like a Mustard jam
Got a middle finger for Uncle Sam
I done paid so much taxes I can fund Japan
But instead they make a young nigga fund the man
Same man that keep a young nigga under, damn
I just cocked back nigga and my gun don't jam
On a scale from one to ten I'm a hundred grand
It's Cole fuckin' world nigga
Dreamville in this motherfucker, Top Dawg in this motherfucker
"When you and K. Dot shit dropping?"
Bitch never, they can't handle two Black niggas this clever
But this February, bet shit get scary when I fuck around and drop
The song "Black Friday" by J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar is a powerful rap track that grapples with the themes of pain, dreams, and ambitions. The song kicks off with the rappers declaring their dominance with the lines "Ten toes to the ground," setting the tone for the rest of the song. This is followed by a series of lines that talk about the struggles and demons they face. J. Cole talks about his pain and how he has a better way of fighting his demons, while Kendrick Lamar asserts that if he quotes a line, he wrote it himself.
The second verse of the song is focused on J. Cole expounding on his current status in the music industry. He boasts about having sold out multiple venues and how he is getting paid for his music. However, he talks about how people always have something negative to say, and that they don't understand the hard work that goes into making music. He then goes on to talk about his sexual exploits, where he claims to have had sex with six different women and helped them in the process. The final lines see J. Cole and Kendrick Lamar coming together to proclaim their dominance and declaring that they will scare people when they drop their music.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah
Agreement or affirmation
Ten toes to the ground
Fully committed and grounded
Let's get the proceedings proceeding this evening
Start the show, it's time to get things going
No Promethazine I'm a king, no leaning
I don't need drugs, I am in control of myself
I got a better way to fight these demons
I have a better method to overcome my inner struggles
Fuck do you know 'bout my pain? blow
Who are you to understand my suffering?
If I quote it nigga, I wrote it nigga
I am the creator and author of my own work
Six head shots, I'll erode a nigga
I am capable of causing severe damage to my enemies
Pop another clip and I'm reloaded nigga
I am always prepared for whatever comes my way
Ain't no way around it, I'm the coldest nigga
I am the best at what I do, impossible to compete with
Do a nigga dirty life's a coal, my nigga
Life is tough and unfair, it can be ruthless
Get you cleaned up then I fold you nigga
I will help you, then defeat you
Shout out to the haters who promote a nigga
Thanks to those who try to bring me down, it only makes me stronger
Flow hot, whip cold, I'm bipolar nigga
My style is unpredictable, it can change at any moment
But I don't like to talk about a Rover nigga
I don't need to brag about my success
Keep this shit a hundred, I just sold it nigga
I'll be honest, I just made a lot of money
Tired of police looking at me like I stole it nigga
I'm sick of being stereotyped by law enforcement
Probably just gonna cop a lil Corolla nigga
I'm considering downsizing, less flashy cars
Don't need a rollie on to know I'm getting older nigga
I don't need material possessions to validate my life
Dreamville going way up like a floater nigga
My record label is becoming extremely popular and successful
Couple hands out like I owe them niggas
People are expecting things from me now that I'm famous
Where was you when the Civic was getting towed my nigga?
Why are you trying to be friends with me now when you didn't care before?
No snakes in the grass cause I mowed it nigga
I removed all the negative people from my life
fuck do you know 'bout my dreams?
You have no idea what my aspirations and goals are
Rollercoaster ride
Life is unpredictable
How much do it cost?
What is the price I'm going to pay?
If I take a ride, fuck around get lost
I might lose my way if I take a chance on something new
Got a middle finger for Uncle Sam
I'm not happy about how much taxes I need to pay
I done paid so much taxes I can fund Japan
I paid a lot of money in taxes, more than enough to help fund a country
But instead they make a young nigga fund the man
The system is designed to take from the poor and give to the rich
"When you and K. Dot shit dropping?"
When are you and Kendrick Lamar releasing music together?
Bitch never, they can't handle two Black niggas this clever
No, we're not collaborating, people couldn't handle our brilliance together
But this February, bet shit get scary when I fuck around and drop
I might surprise everyone and release music in February, watch out
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jermaine Cole
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IAmHipHop
I think this should be a Hymn for Hip-Hop!
@Mike-qj5mh
Nah Biggie's song Juicy. That first verse is practically the anthem.
@chiefstar9936
ha
@geofferythegiraffe1
I Am Hip-Hop iiiuuli
@robertcaban5306
there were so many before Juicy. although juicy is ONE of the hip hop anthems
@duronbryant9463
I Am Hip-Hop hell noooo you should pit jeru the damaja and dj premo for hymn
@j_y_286
"They tappin out before we even get a chance to miss them" - bruuh this aged like wine💀
@VenzyntRoleplay
exactly what i was thinking lol
@john._blazedrula
Kdot from the future dawg…
@mxqdee
Now we looking at competition as quick submission 🔥🔥