Power Trip
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Got me up all night
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 sleepinโ€™ in my mama crib
Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Payinโ€™ 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

Overall Meaning

"Power Trip" is a song by J. Cole featuring American singer Miguel, released in 2013. The song is a reflection on the consequences of obsession and the effects of fame on personal relationships. J. Cole talks about his past relationship in the first verse, reflecting on how he wrote a song for a past love before becoming successful. He then sings the chorus where he realizes that he is still in love with her. The repeating hook, "she got me up all night," emphasizes his insomnia brought on by these feelings.


In the second verse, J. Cole describes the girl's power over him, which included keeping him up all night with her love. He feels powerless yet addicted to her. He then acknowledges that he has a girlfriend but there's still some unrequited feelings for his past love.


In the bridge, Miguel provides the infectious hook, "Would you believe me if I said I'm in love?" further emphasizing the obsession J. Cole has with this girl. The song's production is minimalist and soulful, with an 808 beat and a keyboard loop.


The song's music video was nominated at the BET awards, and it peaked at number 19 on the Hot 100.


Line by Line Meaning

Got me up all night
I can't sleep because I'm consumed by my feelings for this woman


All I'm singing is love songs, she got me up all night
All I can think about and express is my love for her, it's keeping me awake


Constant drinking and love songs, she got me up all night
I'm trying to drown out my feelings with alcohol but it's not working, my love for her keeps me up


Down and out with these love songs, she got me up all night
My emotions are overwhelming me, I feel defeated but I still can't stop thinking about her


Drown it out with these love songs, she got me up all night (yeah)
I'm trying to use music as a distraction but it's not working, she still has a hold on me


OK, back when I was sleepinโ€™ in my mama crib
I'm reminiscing about my humble beginnings


Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib
Even when I was living with my friend Mohammed


Payinโ€™ seventeen-hundred for the rent, money well spent
I had to pay a lot of money for 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 music that was hot, can I express my frustration?


Had a thing for you
I had feelings for you


Even wrote the song dreams for you
I even wrote a song for you, that's how much I cared


'Cause I had dreams for you, thoughts of a ring for you
I had aspirations for our future together, even wanted to marry you


Childish shit, you know childish shit
Looking back, I know it was immature


Anonymous flowers sent, you know coward shit
I sent you flowers secretly because I was too afraid to act on my feelings


Now a nigga signed to Hov, took a power trip
Now I'm successful and I have more confidence, but it's making me arrogant


Back home I'm grown now and this city's my throne now
I'm back home and I'm successful, I feel like I'm in charge now


The same clubs I used to get tossed out
I used to get kicked out of clubs but now I'm famous so they let me in


Life got crisscrossed, totally crossed out
My life has become complicated and chaotic


'Cause now I'm in this bitch and I'm totally bossed out
Because of my success, I'm in control now


Old chicks cryin' 'cause they know that they lost out
My ex-girlfriends are upset because they know they missed out on being with me


But I'm still on you, I'm still on you
But despite all of this, I'm still thinking about you


My drink spilled on me, while I feel on you, I'm saying
I spilled my drink on myself because I'm so focused on being close to you


Would you believe me if I said I'm in love? Baby, I want you to want me
I'm asking if you believe I'm truly in love with you, and I hope you feel the same way


Well this has gotta be the longest crush ever
My feelings for you have been going on for a long time


If I ever get to fuck it'd be the longest bust ever
If we ever have sex, it would be the most satisfying experience ever


Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and
Being in love is like being completely addicted to the strongest drug


Fuck it I'm on one, you feel me?
I'm feeling so good right now that I'm ready to take a risk and go for it


She on a power trip, she got me where she want a nigga
She's in control of the relationship and I'm willing to do whatever she wants


Wifin' in the club, man my homies' gon' disown a nigga
I'm trying to settle down in a place where people go to party and have fun, my friends would think I'm crazy


Like, give me 20 dolla', dolla'
I don't have enough money, can you give me some?


Ass stupid, how you get to college, college
Your butt is so attractive, it's distracting me from my thoughts


Can't help but feelin' like I dropped the ball, cliche
I feel like I messed up in our relationship, it's a common feeling


I used to pop up on you at the mall, each day
I used to see you every day, even at the mall


Now typically I kick game like Eastbay
Usually, I'm really smooth and confident when it comes to women


But you got a nigga freeze-framed yelling please play
But you're so beautiful and amazing that I can't even form coherent thoughts


For Pete's sake, homie pull it together
Come on, friend, get your act together


Just fuck her one time and be through it forever, but
Just sleep with her once and move on, but there's something holding me back


Got me open all night uh huh
I'm vulnerable and unable to sleep because of this woman


Got me up all night hey
She's keeping me awake all night long


And we are we are we are, got me up all night
Our relationship is consuming me and taking over my thoughts


And we are we are we are, all I'm singin' is love songs
I can only express my love for her through music


And we are we are we are (she got me)
She has complete control over me




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE

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@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, clichรฉ
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



All comments from YouTube:

@NerdNotezNazz

for real, this song is timeless. it will never get old for me. its a masterpieceย 

@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 ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜‚ on repeat

@zKaRiisMa

+NerdNotezNazz :(

@luciferiandread2709

SAME! I listen to it when im crushing

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