Power Trip
J. Cole
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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 sleepin’ in my mama crib Even back then when I was up there in Mohammed crib Payin’ 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 f*ck it'd be the longest bust ever Love is a drug, like the strongest stuff ever and F*ck 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 f*ck 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
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Written by: HUBERT JR. LAWS, JERMAINE L. COLE
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Song's Release"Power Trip" was released as the lead single from J. Cole's second studio album, "Born Sinner," on February 14, 2013.
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CollaborationThe song features American singer Miguel, marking their second collaboration after "All I Want Is You" in 2010.
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Chart SuccessThe song peaked at number 19 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100, making it one of J. Cole's most commercially successful songs.
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Rap and R&B BlendIt's a fusion of rap and R&B, featuring a dreamy, atmospheric beat, melodic hooks, and lyrical storytelling.
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Recognition and Awards"Power Trip" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Platinum CertificationThe single received a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in October 2013, marking over 1 million copies sold.
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Autobiographical ContentJ. Cole often features stories from his life in his music. "Power Trip" is no exception, as the song narrates a love story based on his personal experiences.
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Video SuccessThe music video for "Power Trip" posted on J. Cole's official YouTube channel has garnered over 100 million views.
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Song's ThemeThe song talks about being in love with someone so deeply that it feels like a power trip. It's an emotional ballad about unrequited love and obsession.
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Innovative ApproachRather than releasing a regular radio single ahead of his album, J. Cole released "Power Trip," a nearly five-minute song with unconventional structure, showing his approach to success in the music industry.
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Critical AcclaimThe song earned positive reviews from most music critics, praising J. Cole's storytelling skills and the smooth combination of hip-hop and R&B.
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Cole's ProductionIn addition to performing, J. Cole also produced the song himself, showing his multifaceted skills as an artist.
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