At an early age, Jenkins’ mother introduced him to contemporary soul greats such as Prince, Erykah Badu, Sade and Jill Scott, thus promoting her son’s musical sensibility. The young artist was charmed by the emotions carried out in this musical genre and later found hip-hop music to be another effective vehicle for these same feelings due its lyrical richness. As he grew older, his passion for music developed into an ever-increasing rap talent. This led him to enter a rap competition called "Who got Bars" during his sophomore year at the University of Oakwood in Huntsville, Alabama. When he was awarded second place, the prospect of a career in hip-hop crossed his mind and the chemistry he had forged with FreeNation throughout the competition inspired him to take his lyrical persuasions seriously.
In the Fall of 2012, Mick returned to Chicago and began attending YCA (Young Chicago Authors) a youth center where his first acapella verse caught the attention of local artist and leader of Chicago’s PIVOT Gang collective, Saba. Shortly after, the two collaborated on “Heaux” for Saba’s 2012 mixtape GETCOMFORTable.
In the spring of 2013 Mick Released a mixtape entitled Trees and Truths. It quickly became a local favorite, buoyed by acid jazz-influenced production, biblical allegory and lacerating lyricism. The project was by far his most lyrical body of work and caught the attention of Chicago’s incipient gatekeepers. A few months after its release, a collaboration with Chance The Rapper and Vic Mensa came in the form of a single entitled “Crossroads”, which was a summer hit.
In 2014, Mick received a lot of attention after the release of his single "Martyrs." This song juxtaposes harsh truths about our society with a catchy hook, creating a thought-provoking single with various underlying messages and subtle notions. "Martyrs" has led people such as Timbaland, among others, to reach out and praise Jenkins for his musical talent and intricate lyricism. Mick continued to find creative ways to convey his message and he released his project entitled The Waters, the project received positive reviews.
In 2015, Mick went on tour with Kirk Knight, Noname, and Saba. On August 21, 2015, Jenkins released his 9-track EP Wave which also received positive reception. Mick released his debut album The Healing Component in 2016.
Comfortable
Mick Jenkins Lyrics
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Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
Got your joint, it's in rotation, check the syncopation
Deep off in these waters, never needing no flotation
Devices, on this humble pie by the slices
Give it to 'em free, cause it's priceless
This your invitation, I'ma even welcome imitations
Smoking mirrors, I've been spitting rocks and ventilation
So, breathe motherfucker, just breathe
There's more than one trick up my sleeve
Tank tops can't hang, I ain't never even gang bang
Nigga just hang with the wrong folks
Got a little older, got a little wiser, put the reggie down that's the wrong smoke
Been around the world enough
To know that you will never get rich, if you the wrong broke
Can't live life through a song quote, man
I've been trying to show y'all me
I ain't been accepting nobody's gas and still got drive, nigga still on E
Nigga still gon' lie, and I still on G, tell your girlfriend not to feel on me
Or, maybe you should come and get your ho, bro
And usually we would have a whole bunch of ginger ale
But lately I'm been in these waters, like a slow bro
So, pardon my manners, this is more street etiquette
Know that I ain't going nowhere, if you believe otherwise
Then you niggas better peep rhetoric, I said
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
You ain't even gotta ask me, I'm classy
Pina colada with a blue Laffy Taffy
I'm rapping to save a life, get that Apache
Indian remy on a scalp coming out
Nigga just chilling on the couch in a blouse
Like Dave Chappelle be that nigga for life
I drip drip on the haters for real
Maybe write a rap book for the later appeal
Cause I still write poems on a little black
Thought More smoke and mirrors inside of the matchbox
More fancy images looking like mascots
My whole team got the city on the rise
And making the sun jealous, we dreaming new dimensions
And moving like black rebels, we cold we cold
We don't need no ice
I just wanna see your hands in the air and
The fans in the stands and my name hella bright
"Noname on the comeup"
Telefone never coming out, what's the hold up?
Where you been at? Where the print at?
We just wanna hear the truth and the music
Like honesty and honestly I'ma be
In the cut with a book reading prophecy
Before the sun goes down and the meaning of life becomes obsolete
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Go and take a hit of these roses
Go and get a sip of this water
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
We been in here, we ain't going nowhere
And we do it for the Free, you know that
Just vibe, just vibe, just vibe
We been in here, we ain't going nowhere
And we do it for the Free, you know that
Just vibe, just vibe, just vibe
In "Comfortable," Mick Jenkins sends a message of relaxation and self-care. He encourages listeners to take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and take a moment to be comfortable. Jenkins notes his own maturity and the changes he has made in his life. He denounces gang culture and reflects on how traveling the world has made him realize that being in the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to poverty. Jenkins also mentions his popularity and how he does not need people to gas him up, and while he enjoys the glamour and fancy clothing, poems and prophesies have more meaning to him. Finally, Jenkins encourages listeners to simply vibe and enjoy themselves, stress-free.
Line by Line Meaning
Calm down, nigga, this golden
Relax, things are going well
Go and take a hit of these roses
Take it easy, slow down
Go and get a sip of this water
Satisfy your thirst
Let your seat back, relax, get comfortable
Relax and get comfortable
Get comfortable, get comfortable, get comfortable
Keep relaxing and getting comfortable
Got your joint, it's in rotation, check the syncopation
Pass the joint around, pay attention to the rhythm
Deep off in these waters, never needing no flotation
Completely immersed, no need for help
Devices, on this humble pie by the slices
Taking things one step at a time
Give it to 'em free, cause it's priceless
Sharing knowledge without expecting anything in return
This your invitation, I'ma even welcome imitations
Inviting others to join, even if they copy
Smoking mirrors, I've been spitting rocks and ventilation
Saying it like it is
So, breathe motherfucker, just breathe
Take a deep breath and relax
There's more than one trick up my sleeve
I have more skills than you might think
Tank tops can't hang, I ain't never even gang bang
I don't do what people expect me to do
Nigga just hang with the wrong folks
I've been with the wrong crowd
Got a little older, got a little wiser, put the reggie down that's the wrong smoke
I've learned to make better choices
Been around the world enough
I've seen a lot
To know that you will never get rich, if you the wrong broke
Being poor can hold you back
Can't live life through a song quote, man
You have to live your own life, not just repeat what others say
I've been trying to show y'all me
I want people to understand who I am
I ain't been accepting nobody's gas and still got drive, nigga still on E
I haven't been taking compliments, but I still have energy
Nigga still gon' lie, and I still on G, tell your girlfriend not to feel on me
People still deceive, don't touch me
Or, maybe you should come and get your ho, bro
You should take care of your own problems
And usually we would have a whole bunch of ginger ale
We normally have a lot of drinks
But lately I'm been in these waters, like a slow bro
I've been in a relaxed state lately
So, pardon my manners, this is more street etiquette
I apologize, this is how we do things where I'm from
Know that I ain't going nowhere, if you believe otherwise
I'm not leaving, don't worry
Then you niggas better peep rhetoric, I said
You should listen to what I'm saying
You ain't even gotta ask me, I'm classy
I'm sophisticated
Pina colada with a blue Laffy Taffy
I enjoy tropical drinks and candy
I'm rapping to save a life, get that Apache
My music has purpose
Indian remy on a scalp coming out
Hair extensions make me look good
Nigga just chilling on the couch in a blouse
I'm relaxed and comfortable
Like Dave Chappelle be that nigga for life
Dave Chappelle is funny and so am I
I drip drip on the haters for real
I show the haters who's boss
Maybe write a rap book for the later appeal
I might write a book on rapping
Cause I still write poems on a little black
I still write poetry on my phone
Thought More smoke and mirrors inside of the matchbox
I thought there was more to the situation
More fancy images looking like mascots
Appearances can be deceiving
My whole team got the city on the rise
My team is making progress
And making the sun jealous, we dreaming new dimensions
We are ambitious
And moving like black rebels, we cold we cold
We are rebellious and unemotional
We don't need no ice
We are strong enough without help
I just wanna see your hands in the air and
I want to see people enjoying themselves
The fans in the stands and my name hella bright
I want to be a successful artist
"Noname on the comeup"
Noname is becoming popular
Telefone never coming out, what's the hold up?
Why hasn't Noname released new music?
Where you been at? Where the print at?
Where has Noname been?
We just wanna hear the truth and the music
We want honesty in our music
Like honesty and honestly I'ma be
Honesty is important to me as an artist
In the cut with a book reading prophecy
I like to read books with messages
Before the sun goes down and the meaning of life becomes obsolete
We should learn the meaning of life before it's too late
We been in here, we ain't going nowhere
We're here to stay
And we do it for the Free, you know that
We make music for the love of it
Just vibe, just vibe, just vibe
Enjoy the music and relax
Lyrics © JL PUBLISHING GROUP, INC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Jayson Jenkins
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