In 2012, J. Ivy followed up his album "HERE I AM" with the release of his book "HERE I AM: Then & Now," a compilation of the album's lyrics, stories regarding the inspiration for the album, and additional poetry. In January 2014 J. Ivy inked a book deal with Beyond Words Publishing, an imprint of Atria Books & Simon & Schuster, for the January 2015 release of his new book "Dear Father: Breaking the Cycle of Pain", which is based on J. Ivy's poem "Dear Father" (as seen on HBO Def Poetry).
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J. Ivy Lyrics
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I promise they love it (I promise I promise)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise on meeeee)
Blow smoke if you want it (blow some if you)
My niggas they love it (my niggas they love it)
She said that she love it (she said it she)
I told you I promise they love it (I told you I promise they)
I promise they love it (I’m geeeked)
This canik I’ll up it (this canik I’ll up)
I promise I’ll up it (Id rather not up)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise the love it (yeahhhuh)
Hurdle you niggas like Sidney McLaughlin
I’m ballin like often
I ballin no option
Hit the e-nail turn my brain into Cosmos and Wanda just want-a lil wish well then vamos
Fuck the opposition
They some helpless bitches
Pledge go do my dishes
Off a local potion
Moving locomotion
I don’t like commotion
Said she want me closin
I just got her open
Now we interwoven
Gotta keep a Trojan
Yeah I’m boastin
Insta postin
Big promotion
Some emotion
No devotion
She eroded
That’s corrosion
I’m free spoken
Bref stank big demotion (uh)
And now a nigga out here ghosting (I’m gone)
let the vibe ride coasting (we coastin)
I hate to be frank you can’t swim in my ocean lil Shawty cause that’s just the motion (That’s just the)
I all about peace (I’m all about)
Unless they want beef (he said some bout beef)
And then I want beef (so now I want beef)
And then they want peace (oh now y’all want peace)
Now I don’t want peace (no no no no peace)
Control alt delete (control alt de-)
It’s never been sweet
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise on meeee)
Blow smoke if you want it (blow smoke if you)
My niggas they love it (my niggas they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise on meeeee)
Lil shawty she hurt me (lil shawty she)
And I never hurt (and I never)
So it musta been worth (so it musta been)
Fuck on me heart in the dirt (fuck on me heart in the dirrrrrt)
Can we just change the subject, women and money and drugs yeah that’s perfect (perfect)
I inhale a xan (xanny)
13 drinks I can’t land (13 drinks I wont land)
Shot bullet through fan (pop)
Told that bitch I’m the man (told that bitch I'm the)
Thank you Aubrey I stan (Drizzy)
Nicotine in my hand (nicotine in my)
Buzz light star command (light year)
Hope I land in Japan (hope I land in Ja-)
Pretty nigga like Flacko (Flacko)
Hall and Oats smooth Avocado (Hall and Oats sooth Avocadoooo)
She calling me guapo (she callin me guap)
I just want the guap hoe (I just want the guap)
She wanted moscato (she wanted mosacto)
She drinks out the bottle (she drinks out the bottle)
She going full throttle (goin full throttle)
I swear she a model
I swear she a model
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise on meeee)
Blow smoke if you want it (blow smoke if you)
My niggas they love it (my niggas they)
I promise they love it (I promise they)
I promise they love it (I promise on eeeee)
The lyrics to J. Ivy's song "Promise" describe a carefree lifestyle of partying, drinking, and indulging in substances, all while being unapologetic about it. The artist repeatedly promises that those around him love this lifestyle and encourages others to participate by blowing smoke and drinking with him. The lyrics also suggest a certain level of aggression and bravado, with J. Ivy claiming to be a baller with no option but to succeed. However, at the same time, the lyrics also express a desire for peace while acknowledging a readiness to fight when necessary. The song itself has a lively beat, with the repeated promise serving as a catchy hook.
Overall, "Promise" portrays a somewhat hedonistic and wild lifestyle, but one that is embraced by those around the artist. The song suggests an unapologetic confidence in one's choices and a disregard for those who would judge or criticize.
Line by Line Meaning
I promise they love it
I assure you they will enjoy it
Blow smoke if you want it
Smoke if you desire
My niggas they love it
My friends enjoy it
She said that she love it
She expressed her enjoyment
I promise I’ll up it
I assure you I will escalate the situation
Hurdle you niggas like Sidney McLaughlin
I will overcome obstacles like track star Sidney McLaughlin
I’m ballin like often
I am playing basketball well like a professional
Some emotion
Feeling some emotion
No devotion
Not showing any loyalty
I’m free spoken
I speak freely without reservation
Control alt delete
Restarting or resetting
Can we just change the subject, women and money and drugs yeah that’s perfect
Let's talk about something else, like women, money, and drugs
I inhale a xan
I am taking a Xanax
Told that bitch I’m the man
I asserted my dominance as the alpha male
Nicotine in my hand
I am holding a cigarette
Hope I land in Japan
I hope to arrive in Japan
Pretty nigga like Flacko
I am a handsome man like rapper A$AP Rocky
Hall and Oats smooth Avocado
Smooth like the musical duo Hall & Oats, and fresh like an avocado
She calling me guapo
She is calling me handsome
I just want the guap hoe
I only want money, girl
She drinks out the bottle
She drinks straight from the bottle
She going full throttle
She is going all-out
I swear she a model
I guarantee she is a model
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jacob Martin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Scott G. Brown
GOOD VIBES! GREAT SOUNDS!
Tarrey Torae
This song is still so good to me! Awesome J. Ivy! This is so positive! You will always be my favorite poet!
Tarrey Torae
Very Inspiring! Great Affirmation! Thanks for creating this! Now in full rotation!
Jasmine B.
Very inspirational, keep doing what your doing. Love it
☆NiiRU☆
Never let me down Ivy. Thank you for all you've done.
acewiz 112988
Love this video keep up the good work bro the world need inspiration deliver gods message
S7NLEE
THIS IS THE BEST! I'm loving this joint, and right on time for today (2.1.12) and many years to come. You and your words never cease to amaze me brutha. Keep doing what you do Jay, your an inspiration to CHICAGO and beyond. | Luv
Victoria Appiagei
Dope music awesome Cool good Listen wow powerful poet
Soul Children Media
We promise to be the best! Great song J. Ivy!
michael burton
Love it! Good looking on the Youth!