Quotes and Lyrics by J. Cole

American Rappers

Quotes and Lyrics by J. Cole

Jermaine Lamarr Cole (born January 28, 1985) is an American rapper and record producer. Born on a military base in Germany and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Cole initially gained recognition as a rapper following the release of his debut mixtape, The Come Up, in early 2007. Intent on further pursuing a musical career, he went on to release two additional mixtapes, The Warm Up (2009) and Friday Night Lights (2010) both to critical acclaim, after signing to Jay-Z's Roc Nation imprint in 2009.

Plottin' my escape, this game rot a n*gga's faith
Got a couple M's hidin' in the safe
Imagination turned a Honda into Wraith
I was doin' eighty on the interstate

a m a r i, Album: The Off-Season

For what's money without happiness?
Or hard times without the people you love?
Though I'm not sure what's 'bout to happen next
I ask for strength from the Lord up above

Love Yourz, Album: 2014 Forest Hills Drive

It's beauty in the struggle, ugliness in the success
Hear my words or listen to my signal of distress

Love Yourz, Album: 2014 Forest Hills Drive

Everything come back around full circle
Why do lies sound pleasant, but the truth hurtful?
Everybody gotta cry once in a while
But how long will it take 'fore you smile?

The Climb Back, Album: The Fall Off

My n*ggas pick me up and we gon' light the city up as if the sun had the night shift

The Climb Back, Album: The Fall Off

Goin' live but we not on the 'Gram
This the land of supply and demand
Where my young n*ggas choppin' up grams
And them choppers won't pry from they hands
Packin' lead like they got a exam

Lion King on Ice, Album: The Fall Off

I got blood on my hands, I ain't gon' lie
I got mud on my shoes, I ain't gon' lie
I got real, real big plans, I ain't gon' lie
Got a whole lot to prove, I ain't gon' lie

Lion King on Ice, Album: The Fall Off

Circumnavigate the globe as the cash grows
Get a n*gga whacked like you get the grass mowed
I'm talkin' slick when I'm with the Big Slime
Could hit your b*tch, you could never hit mine

The London, Album: GØŁDMØÜFDÖG (by Young Thug)

Just put the Rollie right back on my wrist
This watch came from Drizzy, he gave me a gift
Back when the rap game was prayin' I'd diss
They act like two legends cannot coexist

MIDDLE CHILD, Album: The Off-Season

Pray for Tekashi, they want him to rot
I picture him inside a cell on a cot
’Flectin' on how he made it to the top
Wondering if it was worth it or not

a lot, Album: i am﹥i was (by 21 Savage)

I must say, by your songs I'm unimpressed, hey
But I love to see a Black man get paid
And plus, you havin' fun and I respect that
But have you ever thought about your impact?
These white kids love that you don't give a f*ck
'Cause that's exactly what's expected when your skin black

1985 - Intro to "The Fall Off", Album: KOD

2

I heard one of 'em diss me, I'm surprised
I ain't trippin', listen good to my reply
Come here lil' man, let me talk with ya
See if I can paint for you the large picture

1985 - Intro to "The Fall Off", Album: KOD

I feel like this: Whatever is in your path and in your heart, you need to do.

Heart Motivation

If I was to go to sleep before midnight, I would feel weird about myself, like I wasted a day. My most productive hours are between midnight and five.

My crew is foolless na we don't dance
All we do is stay two steps ahead
Make the hoes get loose like a noose neck instead
While these dudes beg for head

Dead Presidents 2, Album: Olympia 2012 - nach Vorrundenspiel gegen Argentinien

1

Ahead of my time, like I live my whole life backwards
I'm nothing like these hoe-like rappers
My whole life practice to be the one
What's it like to be Lebron
They calling you the saviour, so much pressure but you deal with it
The weight of the world on your shoulders, but you still lift it

Dead Presidents 2, Album: Olympia 2012 - nach Vorrundenspiel gegen Argentinien

1

Some n*ggas take they life for granted, wastin' time
Time is money my n*gga, I cannot waste a dime
Or a minute, too much business to handle to be sleepin'
Too much spinach to eat for n*ggas beefin'

Song for the Ville

1

Heaven knows I'm tryna hold on
So every night I pray and hope my life is prolonged
The journey seemed so long but hold up, don't take me up
I got big dreams n*gga, yall can't wake me up

Song for the Ville

1

Cause life is hard mentally and everything is meant to be
Sometimes I ask myself if I was gone who will remember me?
It's hard to tell ah-well, sit back and sip this Hennessey
Now lately it's been hard to tell my friends part from my enemies

Hold it down

2

If you shoot for the stars, I guess you aiming at me

Heartache

1

Baby you summertime fine, I'll let you get on top
I'll be the underline I'm-trynna get beside you like the number 9, dime
You fine as hell
I guess I met you for a reason only time could tell

In The Morning

1

Even through the joy I feel the pain
Even in the sun I feel the rain
Even when I'm high I feel the lows

Cheer Up

1

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Mentally been many places but I'm Brooklyn's own.

Jay-Z - Where I’m From, Album: In My Lifetime, Vol. 1

If I wasn't a, eight-figure n*gga by the name of Jigga
Would you come around me or would you clown me
If I couldn't flow futuristic, would ya
Put your two lips on my wood and kiss it

Jay-Z - Can I Get A…, Album: Vol. 2… Hard Knock Life

I think relationships are broken up because of the media.

1

I love what I do, and when you love what you do, you want to be the best at it.

1

Ambition Motivation

Belief in oneself and knowing who you are, I mean, that's the foundation for everything great.

1

Great Works Self-Confidence

I'm from rags to riches n*ggas, i ain't dumb
I got 99 problems, but a b*tch ain't one

Jay-Z - 99 Problems

1

Psycho, I'm liable to go Michael, take your pick
Jackson, Tyson, Jordan, Game 6

Jay-Z - Niggas in Paris

If you're havin' girl problems, I feel bad for you, son
I got 99 problems, but a b*tch ain't one

Jay-Z - 99 Problems

I think that for me, as a UNC graduate, I value my education - I think everyone who's gone to that university values education.

Kenny Smith

North Carolina Charlotte

Michael: "Don't forget my North Carolina shorts!"
Daffy: "Your shorts? From college?"
Michael: "I wore them under my Chicago Bulls uniform every game."
Looney Tunes: "Eeeew."
Michael: "I washed them after every game."
Daffy: "Hahaha... sure!"

Daffy Duck in Space Jam

They say money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a flight to North Carolina - and that's pretty much the same thing.

A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.

Zeus in Hercules

11

Heart Heros Size

Anything is possible if you got enough nerve.

Ginny Weasley in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

18

Courage Motivation

If you go to sleep at night, you lay your head on the pillow and fall asleep. Where are you even just during this time? Nevertheless, you open your eyes again.

9

Yeah, this life I'm livin'
All the advice been tipped in
Gave me that grip, no slippin'
Out of my mind, went trippin'

Travis Scott - Praise God, Album: Donda

If life's a game of inches, then my dick has been the biggest

$uicideboy$ - Kill Yourself (Part III), Album: My Liver Will Handle What My Heart Can’t

1

She told me put my heart in the bag
And nobody gets hurt
Now I'm running from her love, I'm not fast
So I'm making it worse
Now I'm digging up a grave, from my past
I'm a whole different person
It's a gift and a curse
But I cannot reverse it

Juice WRLD - Robbery, Album: A Deathrace for Love

3

And if you ever need a friend then you got me
And in the end, when I die, would you watch me?
And if I try suicide, would you stop me?
Would you help me get a grip or would you drop me?

Lil Peep - Life is beautiful, Album: A Night at the Opera

4

They got money for the war, but can't feed the poor.

2Pac

17

It's a rodeo, go on and touch your toes
I'ma hit you from the back and that's as far as it goes
I done knocked 'em all down like some dominoes

Don Toliver - Had Enough, Album: Heaven Or Hell

Bury all your secrets in my skin
Come away with innocence
And leave me with my sins
Air around me feels just like a cage
Love is just a camouflage for what resembles rage

XXXTentacion - I’m Not Human

I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that.

22

Tolerance Kindness

She told me that I'm not enough
And she left me with a broken heart
She fooled me twice and it's all my fault
She cut too deep, now she left me scarred

Post Malone - I Fall Apart, Album: Stoney

2

All these punk motherf*ckers hitting my phone
You think we boys, I never seen you at one of my shows

Ghostemane - Venom, Album: Blackmage

I know you don't like me, you wanna fight me
You don't want no problems at your party, don't invite me
I don't worry 'bout you n*ggas, please stop talking 'bout me
Always talking 'bout me 'cause you looking for the clouty

6ix9ine - TROLLZ, Album: 693*

2

I can literally say antisemitic shit and they can't drop me. Now what?

Kanye West - October 2022, 9 days before being dropped by Adidas

Mistakes Adidas

The Wu is too slammin' for these Cold Killin' labels
Some ain't had hits since I seen Aunt Mabel
Be doin' artists in like Cain did Abel
Now they money's gettin' stuck to the gum under the table
That's what you get when you misuse what I invent
Your empire falls and you lose every cent

GZA - Protect Ya Neck, Album: Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)

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