Immortal

J. Cole

About Immortal

"Immortal" is a song by American rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2016 from his fourth studio album, 4 Your Eyez Only.


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2016
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Now I was barely seventeen with a pocket full of hope
Screamin', dollar and a dream with my closet lookin' broke
And my nigga's lookin' clean, gettin' caught up with that dope
Have you ever served a fiend with a pocket full of soap?
Nigga I can tell you things that you probably shouldn't know
Have you ever heard the screams when the body hit the floor?
Flashbacks to the pain, wakin' up, cold sweats
Six o'clock in the mornin', gotta hit the BoFlex
Get my weight up on the block, keep watch for the cops
God they love to serve a nigga three hots and a cot
Nowadays crime pays like a part time job
And the drought got me prayin' for a car time vibe
Summer Rain come again
Numb the pain 'cause it's hard for a felon
In my mind I been cryin', know it's wrong but I'm sellin'
Eyes wellin' up with tears
Thinkin' 'bout my niggas dead in the dirt
Immortalized on this shirt

Real niggas don't die
Form with the plot
One-Seven-Forty-Five
Form at the plot
Real niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Hood niggas don't lie
Form on the plot
My niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Real niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Real niggas don't die
Real niggas don't die

Have you ever seen a fiend cook crack on the spoon?
Have you ever seen a nigga that was black on the moon?
Have you ever seen your brother go to prison as you cried?
Have you ever seen a motherfuckin' ribbon in the sky?
Nope, all I see is that C.R.E.A.M nigga, that green
I'm a black king, black jeans on my black queen
And her ass fat, too fat for a flat screen
I'm the type of nigga make the whole fuckin' trap lean
Kingpin nigga, put wings on a crack fiend
If they want a nigga, they gon' have to send a SWAT team
And I'm goin' out like Scarface in his last scene
A legend, what that mean?

Real niggas don't die
Form with the plot
One-Seven-Forty-Five
Form at the plot
Real niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Hood niggas don't lie
Form on the plot
My niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Real niggas don't die
Form on the plot
Real niggas don't die
Real niggas don't die

To die a young legend or live a long life unfulfilled
'Cause you wanna change the world
But while alive you never will
'Cause they only feel you after you gone, or I've been told
And now I'm caught between bein' heard and gettin' old
Damn, death creepin' in my thoughts lately
My one wish in this bitch make it quick if the Lord take me
I know nobody meant to live forever anyway
And so I hustle like my niggas in Virgini-A
They tellin' niggas sell dope, rap or go to NBA, in that order
It's that sort of thinkin' that been keepin' niggas chained
At the bottom and hanged
The strangest fruit that you ever seen, ripe with pain
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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: CARL E. MCCORMICK, JASMIN PENELOPE CHARLES, JERMAINE L. COLE, MARGAUX ALEXIS ROSELENA WHITNEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Spirit Music Group

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21 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Immortal" is track 2 on the critically acclaimed studio album "4 Your Eyez Only" by American rapper J. Cole, released in 2016.
Chart Rankings
"Immortal" debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of J. Cole’s most successful tracks.
Production Team
The song is produced by Cardiak, a renowned American record producer, and the rapper himself, J. Cole. This collaboration has contributed to the distinct sound of the track.
Lyrics' Core Message
The lyrics of "Immortal" talk about the struggles of growing up in the ghetto, offering insight into the life of African American youths in poverty.
Critical Recognition
The tracks and the entire album received positive reviews from critics.
Top Album
Billboard included "4 Your Eyez Only", the album that "Immortal" belongs to, in its list of the 50 Best Albums of 2016.
Social Commentary
"Immortal" can be seen as a social commentary, confronting racial inequality, poverty, and the realities of institutional racism.
Metaphorical Imagery
The song uses metaphorical imagery, especially in the refrain "Real niggas don't die", to express the idea of the immortality of one's legacy, even in the face of physical death.
Sound Design
The song features a catchy loop and a beat that draws heavily from boom-bap, giving it a classic hip-hop feel with a modern twist.
Personal Connection
Like most of J. Cole's songs, "Immortal" is deeply personal and reflective, highlighting his ability to transform personal experiences into catchy, thought-provoking hip-hop music.
Song Release
"Immortal" is a song by the American hip-hop artist J. Cole which was first released on December 9, 2016, as a part of his fourth studio album.
Album
The song is taken from J. Cole's 4th studio album, "4 Your Eyez Only." The album is considered one of the best of J. Cole's career and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
Genre
"Immortal" falls under the genre of hip hop. J. Cole is known for his narratively-driven structure and thought-provoking lyrical content that is present within this song.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Immortal" reflect on the realities, challenges, and struggles that J. Cole experienced growing up, speaking about the lifestyle choices made out of necessity by those living in poverty-stricken areas.
Production
J. Cole co-produced "Immortal" with other hip-hop producers, Cardiak and Frank Dukes. It features a minimalistic beat, allowing Cole's lyrics to stand out.
Theme
Throughout the song, the concept of immortality is explored not in the literal sense, but as a figure of speech referring to someone's legacy living on after their physical death through their influence and impact.
Music Video
Despite the song's success and positive reception from the fans, J. Cole has not released an official music video for "Immortal."
Chart Performance
"Immortal" became very popular among fans and reached number 11 on the US Billboard’s US Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles and number 7 in the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs.
Reception
Critics generally praised "Immortal" for its lyricism and insightful commentary on societal issues. They appreciated Cole’s authenticity and depth in discussing difficult topics like poverty, violence, and crime.
Personal Connection
The song, along with the entire album, was deeply personal to Cole. Through "Immortal", he shares a narrative of his life and the lives of people in similar situations, drawing from his experiences growing up in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Live Performances
J. Cole included "Immortal" in the setlist for his 4 Your Eyez Only Tour in 2017, where it was well received by his fans at concerts worldwide.

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