Power Trip
J.cole ft Miguel Lyrics
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All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, got me open all night uh huh, got me up all night hey
OK, back when I was sleepin’ in my mama crib
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Payin’ seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent? Had a thing for you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya, yeah
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
And we are we are we are, got me up all night
And we are we are we are (she got me)
And we are we are we are (she got me)
Got me up all night
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
Got me open all night hey
The song "Power Trip" is a collaboration between J. Cole and Miguel that was released on February 14, 2013. The song is about a complicated relationship that is causing the singer to stay up all night listening to love songs and drinking. J. Cole's verse begins by describing his past struggles with money and his early infatuation with the woman he addresses in the song. He reflects on his youthful attempts to win her over, including anonymous flowers and a song he wrote. J. Cole then shifts to describing his current situation, where he is a successful artist and feels "totally bossed out."
Throughout the song, J. Cole is obviously still very much in love with this woman, and his dedication to her is causing him to stay up all night thinking about her. Miguel's chorus adds to the theme of being under the spell of love; the repeated phrase "got me up all night" emphasizes the singer's preoccupation with his romantic feelings. The song's bridge features J. Cole addressing his crush directly, showing his vulnerability and expressing his earnest desire for her to reciprocate his feelings.
Overall, "Power Trip" is a catchy and relatable song about the all-consuming nature of love, and the lengths we'll go to be with the ones we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Got me up all night
I am unable to sleep at night
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
I keep singing romantic songs all night because she’s always on my mind
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
I drink all night to forget about her but end up singing love songs about her
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
I feel depressed and hopeless because of these love songs, she’s on my mind all night
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I try to ignore my feelings by drowning them out with love songs, but she’s still on my mind
OK, back when I was sleepin’ in my mama crib
I’m reminiscing about when I lived with my mom
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I was staying with Mohammed, I was thinking about her
Payin’ seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
I was paying a lot of rent but it was worth it
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent?
I didn’t have a heater, but I made my own heat (music) so can I speak my mind?
Had a thing for you
I had feelings for you
Even wrote the song dreams for you
I wrote a song about my dreams for us
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I had dreams of a future with you, including marriage
Childish shit, you know childish shit
I realize it was foolish to have those dreams
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent you flowers anonymously because I was too afraid to express how I really felt
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
I am now signed to Jay-Z and have become arrogant and controlling
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I have returned home and now feel like I am in charge
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get kicked out of these clubs, but now I have power and can enter them
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
My life got complicated and completely messed up
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Now that I have power, I feel like a boss and in control
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
My old flames regret breaking up with me because I am successful now
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
I still have feelings for you and think about you
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
I spilled my drink on myself, but I’m still thinking about you and wanting to be close to you
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want ya
I want to confess my love for you, do you believe me?
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
My infatuation with you seems to last forever
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we ever have sex, it will be an intense and unforgettable experience
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
I am addicted to love, it’s the most powerful feeling I have ever experienced
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
I am overwhelmed by my emotions and am acting impulsively
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She is controlling me and has me wrapped around her finger
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
Getting into a serious relationship in a club is against the bro code
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
She is asking for money to support her lifestyle
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
She is acting foolishly, how did she even get into college?
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
I am in your city and wonder if you are home so I can see you
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
I heard you found a new man, but I’m hoping you’re single again
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I feel like I missed my chance with you, it’s a common regret
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
I used to surprise you at the mall every day
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
I usually flirt easily and smoothly with women
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
You have me at a loss for words and I’m begging for your attention
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
I need to get myself together and stop being so emotional
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
I should just have sex with her and move on, but it’s not that simple
Got me open all night
I am unable to sleep because of my feelings
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I can’t stop singing about love, she’s always on my mind
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I drink to forget about her, but end up singing even more love songs
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night (all night)
I am feeling defeated and sad because of these love songs, she’s always on my mind
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I play love songs to distract myself, but she’s still on my mind
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
My mind is consumed with love songs about her, she keeps me up all night
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I drink and sing love songs to ease my pain, but she’s still on my mind
Down and out with these love songs, she got me open all night uh huh
These love songs have left me feeling vulnerable and emotional, she’s always on my mind
Got me open all night hey
I am unable to sleep because of my feelings for her
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kaylacharms9289
This is one of those songs you can never get tired of hearing.
@michaelseckman4936
***** gotta admit not the type of person i expected on this song
@kaylacharms9289
what do you mean?
@michaelseckman4936
not a 15-26 yr old lightskin...
@michaelmorgan2479
***** fr tho i never get his songs out of my head i always come back to them j cole is the best in my opinion i bought all 3 of his albums.
@kaylacharms9289
Same , I feel him and Kendrick Lamar are the only real rappers right now. Drake..eh hes gettin up there.
@foxmannor6969
she didn’t leave you on read. you left her speechless. goodnight kings.
@DivjotMahi
Somehow Chinese government is spitting fax now?! 👀
@devonmike7392
@@DivjotMahi Hehehe Maybe it's a change of heart mate
@brandondenver4331
Hate to be the bearer of bad news, but she probably did just ignore you. It happens. Accept it and move on to the next one.