Power Trip
J Cole 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
"Power Trip" by J. Cole is a song about unrequited love and the power that it holds over the person experiencing it. The lyrics reflect the emotions of a man who is in love with a woman who doesn't feel the same way. The woman is constantly on his mind, and all he can do is sing love songs and drown his sorrows in alcohol. He admits to being infatuated with her since he was young, even to the point of fantasizing about marriage. However, his attempt to woo her through anonymous flowers instead of being straightforward is seen as weak ("coward shit"). He is now successful and signed to Jay-Z's label, but he still finds himself longing for her. He is jealous of her new man and feels like he missed his chance with her.
The chorus of the song simply states that the woman has him up all night with her constant presence in his thoughts. He feels like he's on a "power trip" because she has so much power over him, even though she isn't aware of it. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the hold she has over him.
Overall, "Power Trip" delves into the concept of unrequited love and the effect it can have on a person's well-being. The song also highlights the importance of being open and honest about one's feelings, as opposed to trying to win someone over through underhanded means.
Line by Line Meaning
Got me up all night
I cannot sleep because of my thoughts about her
All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
I can't stop thinking about her and expressing my love for her through music
Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
I'm drinking to numb my feelings of love, but it's not helping and I'm still up all night thinking of her
Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
My feelings of love are making me depressed and I can't sleep
Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to distract myself with love songs, but it's not working and I'm still up all night thinking of her
OK, back when I was sleepin’ in my mama crib
I'm reflecting on the past and where I came from
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I was living with my friend Mohammed, I had feelings for her
Payin’ seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
I was paying a lot for rent, but it was worth it because I was living with her
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent?
I didn't have a heater, but I made heat through my love for her, can I express myself?
Had a thing for you
I had feelings for her
Even wrote the song dreams for you
I wrote a song about my dreams for her
'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I had dreams of being with her forever and even thought about marrying her
Childish shit, you know childish shit
Looking back, my actions may have been immature
Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent her flowers anonymously because I was too scared to reveal my feelings
Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Now that I'm successful and signed to Jay-Z's label, I feel like I have power over women
Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I've come a long way and now I feel like I'm on top of the world in my hometown
The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get kicked out of clubs, but now I'm a VIP
Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
My life took unexpected turns, but now I'm doing well
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Now that I'm successful, I feel like I'm in charge and on top of the world
Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
Girls from my past are upset that they didn't end up with me now that I'm successful
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
Despite my success, my feelings for her have not changed
My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
I accidentally spilled my drink on myself while flirting with her
Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
I'm confessing my love for her and hoping that she feels the same way
Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
My feelings for her have lasted a long time and have not gone away
If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we ever have sex, it will be the longest sexual experience of my life
Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Love is powerful and addicting
Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
I'm feeling emotional and under the influence of love
She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She has control over me and is manipulating me
Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
My friends would disapprove of me being in a committed relationship at a club
Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
She is asking me for money
Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
She has a great body, but I question how she was able to afford college
I'm in your city and I'm wonderin' if you're home now
I'm thinking about her and wondering if she's home
Went and found a man, but I'm hopin' you alone now
She has a boyfriend, but I'm hoping she's single now
Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I feel like I missed my chance with her
I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
I used to go to the mall every day just to see her
Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
Usually, I'm good at flirting with women
But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
She has me stuttering and begging for her attention
For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
I need to get a hold of myself and stop acting so needy
Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
I'm considering just having sex with her and leaving her alone, but my feelings for her may prevent me from doing so
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luvrxyxn
Got me up all night
All I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night
Constant drinkin' and love songs
She got me up all night
Down and out with these love songs
She got me up all night
Drownin' out with these love songs
She got me up all night (Yeah)
All I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night (Yeah)
Constant drinkin' 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
Okay, back when I was sleeping in my mama crib
Or even back when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Paying seventeen hundred for the rent, money well-spent
No heater, but a nigga made heat, may I vent
Had a thing for ya, even wrote the song "Dreams" for ya
'Cause I had dreams for ya, thoughts of a ring for ya
Childish shit, you know child and 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 the city's my throne now, huh
The same clubs that I used to get tossed out
Life got Kriss Krossed, totally crossed out
'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Old chicks crying 'cause they know that they lost out
But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
My drink spill on me, while I fill on you, I'm sayin'
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 got to 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
Wife'ing in the club, man, my homies gon' disown a nigga
Like, give me 20 dollars, dollars
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're alone now
Can't help but feeling like I dropped the ball, cliché
I used to pop up on you at the mall each day
Now, typically I kick game, like East Bay
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 with 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 night)
All I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night (All night)
Constant drinkin' 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)
Drownin' out with these love songs
She got me up all night (Yeah)
All I'm singin' is love songs
She got me up all night (Yeah)
Constant drinkin' 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
Back when I was sleeping in my mama crib
@NerdNotezNazz
for real, this song is timeless. it will never get old for me. its a masterpiece
@paintballfntk
2 months late lmao, but i like j cole bc thats how alot of his music is, its not played out, its always good
@NerdNotezNazz
Bocintegra lol i heard it when it first came out, this is like the the one billionth and first time i heard it XD.
@masterchief3823
Same 🙄😂 on repeat
@zKaRiisMa
+NerdNotezNazz :(
@luciferiandread2709
SAME! I listen to it when im crushing
@user-do1ph3pc7o
Who Still Listening to this 2024?🔊🔥
@K4yLove
here!
@JDawgBeats
Ong
@Heaventrinityyy
😀