The Coolest
Lupe Fiasco Lyrics


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The coolest nigga, what

Lord please have sympathy
And forgive Michael Young history as
The coolest nigga, what

I love the Lord
But sometimes it's like that I love me more
I love the peace and I love the war
I love the seas and I love the shore
No love for no beach baby, that's law
But she doesn't see therefore, I spoil
I trick, I fall, run up in raw
I love her with all my heart
Every vein, every vessel, every bullet lodged
With every flower that I ever took apart
She said that she would give me greatness, status
Placement above the others
My face would grace covers
Of the magazines of the hustlers
Paper, the likes of which that I had never seen
Her eyes glow green with the logo of our dreams
The purpose of our scene
The obscene obsession for the bling
She would be my queen, I could be her king
Together, she would make me cool
And we would both rule
Forever
And I would never feel pain
And never be without pleasure, ever again
And if the reign stops and everything's dry
She would cry just so I can drink the tears from her eyes
She'd teach me how to fly, even cushion my fall
If my engines ever stall and I plummet from the sky
But she will keep me high, and if I ever die
She would commission monuments on her bosom to him
Or maybe she'd retire as well
A match made in Heaven, set the fires in Hell
And I'll be

The coolest nigga, what

Lord please have sympathy
And forgive Michael Young history as
The coolest nigga, what

And so began our reign
The Trinity: Her and I, caine
No weather man could ever stand when her and I came
Hella hard, umbrella, whatever
Put plywood over Pella panes
And pray to God that the flood subside
Cause you gon' need a sub til he does reply
And not one of Jared's you think it's all arid
And e'eryt'ing's irie, another supply
That means another July inside my endless summer
That was just the eye of the Unger, Felix
Cause he is the cleanest amongst the
Younger outstanding achieving up-and-comers
The ones that had deadbeat daddies and well-to-do mommas
But not well enough to keep 'em from us
The ones that were fighting in class who might not pass
Rap record pressured to laugh at a life not fast
Can you feel it?
Is what I got asked
Do I love her?
Said, I don't know
Streets got my heart, Game got my soul
One time missing sunshine will never hurt your soul
Quote to a crying, dishonored baby mama
Who's the mama to the daughter that I had fathered from afar
My new lady gave me a Mercedes and a necklace with a solid gold key
Like the starter of a car, the opener of a door, or two pounds of raw
You gave me a baby, but what about lately?
Then ha-ha-ha-ha-ha'd right up in her face, G
There's more fish in the sea
I'm on my mission to be

The coolest nigga, what

Lord please have sympathy
And forgive Michael Young history as
The coolest nigga, what

Come, these are the tales of The Cool
Guaranteed to go and make you fail from your school
And seek unholy grails like a fool
And hang with the players of the pool
Fast-talking of the hustle
No heaven up above you, no hell underneath ye
And no one will receive thee
So shed no tear when we're not here




And keep your faith as we chase
The Cool

Overall Meaning

The song "The Coolest" by Lupe Fiasco seems to be a reflection on life, fame, and wealth. Michael Young History, also known as Lupe Fiasco, is asking for forgiveness for his actions and thoughts as he goes through life trying to achieve his dreams. He describes his love for himself, the war and peace, and the shore and sea, but also his love for a woman who promises to give him greatness, status, and a place above others. Lupe longingly paints the picture of a life without pain or loss and one that will forever provide pleasure. He also mentions his reign with his companion, as they take over the world, becoming "the coolest nigga." The last part of the song seems to be a reflection on the lifestyle and culture he has found in the pursuit of his dreams, warning those who may go down the same path to shed no tears when they fall, and to have faith as they chase the Cool.


Line by Line Meaning

The coolest nigga, what
I am seen as the coolest person around


Lord please have sympathy
I am seeking mercy and forgiveness from God


And forgive Michael Young history as
My past mistakes and wrongdoings as Michael Young should also be forgiven


I love the Lord
I have faith and belief in God


But sometimes it's like that I love me more
There are times when I prioritize myself over God


I love the peace and I love the war
I enjoy both peace and conflict


I love the seas and I love the shore
I appreciate both the ocean and land


No love for no beach baby, that's law
I firmly believe that beaches should be avoided


But she doesn't see therefore, I spoil
Despite her inability to appreciate beaches, I still treat her well


I trick, I fall, run up in raw
I make mistakes, take risks, and act impulsively


I love her with all my heart
I am deeply in love with her


Every vein, every vessel, every bullet lodged
I love her with all my being, even in circumstances of danger and harm


With every flower that I ever took apart
My love for her is reflected in every small gesture and detail


She said that she would give me greatness, status
She promised to help elevate me in social and financial standing


Placement above the others
I would be seen as superior to others


My face would grace covers
My presence would be featured prominently in media


Of the magazines of the hustlers
Magazines targeted towards those striving for financial success


Paper, the likes of which that I had never seen
I would gain wealth and access to luxury that is beyond my current scope


Her eyes glow green with the logo of our dreams
She is passionate and motivated to pursue our shared ambitions


The purpose of our scene
Our goal is to achieve success together


The obscene obsession for the bling
Our desire for materialism and wealth may be irrational or excessive


She would be my queen, I could be her king
We would rule as equals and enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship


Together, she would make me cool
Being with her would elevate my social standing and reputation


And we would both rule
Together, we would achieve our shared ambitions and desires


Forever
Our success and love for each other will endure for all time


And I would never feel pain
I would be shielded from any negative consequences or emotions


And never be without pleasure, ever again
I would only experience feelings of happiness and satisfaction


And if the reign stops and everything's dry
In the event that we face a decline in our success and wealth


She would cry just so I can drink the tears from her eyes
She would be willing to sacrifice her own emotional well-being for my benefit


She'd teach me how to fly, even cushion my fall
She would support and guide me even in difficult circumstances


If my engines ever stall and I plummet from the sky
If I experience a sudden decline or failure in my ventures


But she will keep me high, and if I ever die
She will sustain my success and wellbeing, even in my absence


She would commission monuments on her bosom to him
She would honor and remember me on a personal level


Or maybe she'd retire as well
She may also experience a decline in her success and retire from our ambitions


A match made in Heaven, set the fires in Hell
Our relationship has been divinely blessed, but may also have negative consequences


And so began our reign
Our pursuit of success and wealth together commenced


The Trinity: Her and I, caine
The three core components of our venture: her, myself, and cocaine


No weather man could ever stand when her and I came
Our success and influence was so great that even fate could not stop us


Hella hard, umbrella, whatever
We faced adversity with resilience and flexibility


Put plywood over Pella panes
We would protect our assets and wealth from any external threat


And pray to God that the flood subside
Even in times of crisis, we would seek help from a higher power


Cause you gon' need a sub til he does reply
We were resourceful and driven to survive any obstacle


And not one of Jared's you think it's all arid
We did not allow ourselves to be deceived by false promises or illusions


And e'eryt'ing's irie, another supply
Despite challenges, we maintained positivity and found new opportunities


That means another July inside my endless summer
We aimed to experience a perpetual state of prosperity and happiness


That was just the eye of the Unger, Felix
Our success was temporary and vulnerable to decline


Cause he is the cleanest amongst the
The person with the most integrity and morality in our circle


Younger outstanding achieving up-and-comers
Those who were younger than us but also had success and potential


The ones that had deadbeat daddies and well-to-do mommas
Those who had absent fathers and wealthy mothers


But not well enough to keep 'em from us
Even those with wealth and privilege were susceptible to our influence and power


The ones that were fighting in class who might not pass
Those who faced academic difficulties and struggled to succeed


Rap record pressured to laugh at a life not fast
Our music industry was built on promoting a fast-paced lifestyle


Can you feel it?
Are you also experiencing our shared success and energy?


Is what I got asked
I was questioned about my experiences and emotions


Do I love her?
I am asked about my feelings towards my partner


Said, I don't know
I am uncertain about my emotions


Streets got my heart, Game got my soul
My passion and drive are influenced by both the streets and the music industry


One time missing sunshine will never hurt your soul
Occasional setbacks or losses will not fundamentally harm my wellbeing


Quote to a crying, dishonored baby mama
Said in response to a woman who is experiencing emotional pain and betrayal


Who's the mama to the daughter that I had fathered from afar
Referring to a daughter I had but was not present in her life


My new lady gave me a Mercedes and a necklace with a solid gold key
My new partner gifted me with luxury items


Like the starter of a car, the opener of a door, or two pounds of raw
Comparing the gift to items that allow access or initiation


You gave me a baby, but what about lately?
Challenging my previous partner about her contribution to our relationship


Then ha-ha-ha-ha-ha'd right up in her face, G
Laughing at her response or reaction


There's more fish in the sea
Implies a lack of attachment or commitment to any single partner


I'm on my mission to be
I am focused on my personal success and goals


Come, these are the tales of The Cool
Introducing the autobiographical stories of my life and success


Guaranteed to go and make you fail from your school
My stories may challenge traditional values and societal expectations


And seek unholy grails like a fool
I am willing to pursue unorthodox or immoral paths towards success


And hang with the players of the pool
I associate with other successful and influential individuals


Fast-talking of the hustle
Describing my life and success in the music industry


No heaven up above you, no hell underneath ye
Rejecting religious notions of reward or punishment for actions


And no one will receive thee
No one will fully understand or accept my experiences or motivations


So shed no tear when we're not here
Don't mourn our absence or loss


And keep your faith as we chase
Stay hopeful and committed as we pursue our ambitions


The Cool
Refers to both the shared success and lifestyle, as well as my personal nickname and identity




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christopher Eddy Paultre, Derrick Braxton, Wasalu Jaco, Christopher Paultre, Lupe Fiasco

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Comments from YouTube:

Jackson Sweet

Just got introduced to this by my English teacher. He showed it to us to show how Shakespeare is similar to hip-hop. This is why hip-hop should be called urban poetry.

Matteo Orjuela

Amazing.

William Brown

Good ass teacher

D R E A M Z Z

Listen to immortal technique

Mixtape Mania

I won't lie, this song alone (even without the context of the relating songs) is better than anything Shakespeare has ever dreamed of making

Mandred Henry

Wow that’s a great teacher. He’s 100% correct

david serna

This song gives me chills every time i hear it

Riquinni

@Akshay Natu You have different taste in music, congratulations.

Akshay Natu

@Riquinni Nah, I enjoy Em way more. Hell I'd rather listen to like 3-4 other rappers before this guy.

Riquinni

@Akshay Natu Em doesn't have anything anywhere close to as conceptual as this track and album, try again.

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