Code
Jose James Lyrics
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Light the hurts that are open
Like the birds that are floating
Don't resist the need no-win
Light the way for tomorrows
Light the shame you can't swallow
Make or build take or follow
Light the place you go hoping
Hope the meaning of knowing
Know the meaning of coping
Cope to build the day s'posin
S'pose the place you got gone +
Code the building block zoning
Zone the twi like you holding
Hold it tight cuz we on it
This the only thing real +
This the only thing real +
Makes you drop what you stealing
Like your lips on my skin that
Make me holler + feel it
In a way I can't be mad
You're unstoppable female
You're the probable feeling
This the drop of the needle
This the top of my people
My intention is legal
My retention is lethal
Bump the shit while you rolling
Roll the shit til the morning
Morning come in it's own way
Like to live to the dawn +
Put away all the nonsense
Will you stay with me darlin'
Will you stay with me darlin'
Show you what I have dawning
Build your scream to a moan +
Like the place you was born in
I'm original soil +
People call me old soul +
Like the body you owning
Touch ya fill you with longing
Wanna do it the long way
3 o' clock like the song say
We could stay a bit longer
We could stay a bit longer
We have everything wanted
We have everything honest
Call you baby or mama
Call me sugar or honey
Live your life like you wanna
Live your life like you want it
Touch in all the right places
Touchin' on empty stages
Where my memory is ageless
Where desire is nameless
Don't forget who you came with
Lovely beautiful Angel
Just in case you was waiting
I done made all arrangements
Love the rain on my face when
Water teardrop I taste it
Slowly slowly we ain't in
Rush or hurry or pacing
Just the beauty created
Just a beautiful lady
Just a beautiful day to
Just a moment to say this
When the night becomes day +
When your life becomes weighty
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is
Don't forget what my name is...
The lyrics to Jose James' song "Code" are a beautiful meditation on the power of light, hope, and love. The song encourages us to light the words that are spoken, to acknowledge and address our hurts, and to trust in our need for connection and community. The idea of light is repeated throughout the song, both as a metaphor for hope and as a literal force that can illuminate paths and guide us through dark times.
The lyrics also touch on themes of shame, coping, and acceptance. The line "light the shame you can't swallow" is a powerful call to action, urging us to confront the parts of ourselves that we find difficult to accept. The idea of coping is linked to the need to build and create, to take control of our lives and make something of them.
The song concludes with an invitation to live our lives fully and authentically, to love and be loved, and to remember the importance of connection and community. The repetition of the phrase "don't forget what my name is" feels like a plea for recognition and understanding, a reminder that we are all connected and that our actions and relationships matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Light the words that are spoken
Illuminate the spoken words to bring attention to them
Light the hurts that are open
Shine a light on the wounds that are not yet healed
Like the birds that are floating
Like birds in flight, be aimless and free
Don't resist the need no-win
Don't fight the inevitable, embrace the present moment
Light the way for tomorrows
Provide guidance for the future
Light the shame you can't swallow
Expose and confront the shame that weighs you down
Make or build take or follow
Either create something from scratch or follow an existing structure
Beg or steal buy or borrow
Do whatever it takes to survive
Light the place you go hoping
Illuminate the places you visit with the hope or expectation of something happening
Hope the meaning of knowing
Find hope in understanding and knowledge
Know the meaning of coping
Understand how to handle difficult situations
Cope to build the day s'posin
Deal with challenges in order to make progress and achieve goals
S'pose the place you got gone
Assuming you've left where you were
Code the building block zoning
Use building blocks (foundational elements) to develop a structure or system
Zone the twi like you holding
Focus intensely on the task at hand
Hold it tight cuz we on it
Hold onto the task tightly because it is important and requires focus
This the only thing real
The present moment is the only thing that is truly real
Makes you drop what you stealing
The power of the present moment makes you let go of all distractions and focus solely on the task at hand
Like your lips on my skin that
Like the sensation of your lips on my skin
Make me holler + feel it
Evoke intense emotion and pleasure
In a way I can't be mad
It is impossible to be angry when experiencing such pleasure
You're unstoppable female
You are a powerful woman who cannot be stopped
You're the probable feeling
You are the most likely source of strong emotions
This the drop of the needle
This is the beginning or starting point
This the top of my people
This is the culmination of my community or society's achievements
My intention is legal
My motives and actions are honest and lawful
My retention is lethal
My memory is powerful and can be dangerous if used improperly
Bump the shit while you rolling
Enjoy the moment while it lasts
Roll the shit til the morning
Keep enjoying the moment without regard for time
Morning come in it's own way
Morning will arrive on its own time, regardless of our desires or efforts
Like to live to the dawn
Enjoy life until the morning arrives
Put away all the nonsense
Avoid irrelevant or unimportant distractions
Will you stay with me darlin'
Will you continue to be by my side?
Show you what I have dawning
Demonstrate what I am working on and what will soon unfold
Build your scream to a moan
Start with a scream and build it up to a pleasurable moan
Like the place you was born in
Like the place where you are from
I'm original soil
I am authentic and grounded
People call me old soul
People see me as wise beyond my years
Like the body you owning
Like the body that you possess and control
Touch ya fill you with longing
Touching you creates a strong sense of desire
Wanna do it the long way
Wanting to engage in a longer, more drawn-out experience
3 o' clock like the song say
Late at night, as referenced in the song
We could stay a bit longer
We could extend this experience further
We have everything wanted
We have everything we could desire in this moment
We have everything honest
We have everything we need and are being truthful
Call you baby or mama
Addressing someone with a term of endearment
Call me sugar or honey
Asking to be addressed with a term of endearment
Live your life like you wanna
Live your life freely, without constraint or regret
Touch in all the right places
Touching in a way that is pleasurable and satisfying
Touchin' on empty stages
Touching without any specific goal in mind
Where my memory is ageless
Where my memory is unaffected by the passage of time
Where desire is nameless
Where desire is not bound by language or conventions
Don't forget who you came with
Remember the person or people you arrived with
Lovely beautiful Angel
Addressing someone with a complimentary term
Just in case you was waiting
If you were waiting for me, I have arrived
I done made all arrangements
I have taken care of everything necessary
Love the rain on my face when
Enjoy the sensation of raindrops on my skin
Water teardrop I taste it
I can even taste the raindrops on my face
Slowly slowly we ain't in
Take things slowly, without rush or hurry
Rush or hurry or pacing
The opposite of taking things slowly
Just the beauty created
The beauty that we have formed and cultivated
Just a beautiful lady
A woman who is beautiful both inside and out
Just a beautiful day to
A day that is characterized by beauty and positivity
Just a moment to say this
A moment in which to express something important
When the night becomes day
When the darkness recedes and daylight arrives
When your life becomes weighty
When your life becomes heavy and difficult to bear
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is
Remember my name and who I am
Don't forget what my name is...
Remember my name and who I am
Writer(s): Steven Ellison, Jose James
Contributed by Jasmine E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David S.
Brutha on another frequency. Feel this heat! 🔥
Dee
I love this song.
HappyGo Lucky7
One of my favs!!!❤
Karen Schwartz
My spin instructor played this today for cooldown and I swore it was Me'shell Ndegeocello.
MotorCityMissy313
This song just makes you feel some type of way....
Veronica Marshall
<3 love this!!!
Rayhan Almadini
So good.
2882denise
pure fire OMG
Bart Berlee
just chillin'' Very nice!
yungred223
Fire!!