Kod
J. Cole
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Go, go, go Go, go, go Go, go, go Go, go, go This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit Wow, niggas been crampin' my style Blowin' my high, they want a reply The number one question is, "How?" How does it feel now that you on? How much you worth? How big is your home? How come you won't get a few features? I think you should? How 'bout I don't? How 'bout you just get the f*ck off my dick? How 'bout you listen and never forget? Only gon' say this one time, then I'm dipped Niggas ain't worthy to be on my shit Haven't you heard? I'm as cold as the tip Tip of the iceberg that tipped the Titanic No tip-toein' 'round it, my shit is gigantic It's big as the fuckin' Atlantic, I'm lit, bitch This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit How I grew up, only few would've loved 'Member I got my first view of the blood I'm hangin' out and they shoot up the club My homie got pharmaceutical plug I smoke the drug and it run through my vein I think it's workin' it's numbin' the pain Don't give a f*ck and I'm somewhat insane Don't give a f*ck and I'm somewhat insane Yeah, at this shit daily, sipped so much Actavis I convinced Actavis that they should pay me If practice made perfect, I'm practice's baby If practice made perfect, I'm practice's baby Platinum wrist ridin' in back like Miss Daisy Platinum disc and I own masters, bitch, pay me Y'all niggas trappin' so lacksiyal daisy My nigga sell crack like it's back in the '80s Know a young nigga, he acting'so crazy He serve a few packs and he jack a Mercedes He shoot at the police, he clap at old ladies He don't give a f*ck if them crackers gon' hang him Bitches been askin', "Where have you done lately?" I stacked a few M's like my last name was Shady My life is too crazy, no actor could play me My life is too crazy, no actor could play me This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit This is what you call a flip Ten keys from a quarter brick Bentley from his mama's whip K.O.D., he hard as shit Power, greed Money, Molly, weed Percs, Xannys, lean, fame And the strongest drug of them all And the strongest drug of them all Love
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Written by: Jermaine Cole
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16 facts about this song
Track Details"KOD" is the title track of J. Cole’s fifth studio album, released in 2018. The song, like much of the album, talks about addiction, greed, and life troubles.
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Acronym ExplanationThe song's name "KOD" has three meanings, according to J. Cole: Kids on Drugs, King Overdosed, and Kill Our Demons. All three provide different perspectives on the theme of drug abuse.
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Chart PerformanceThe song debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming J. Cole's fifth top ten hit and his highest-debuting song at the time.
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Surprise ReleaseLike the rest of the album, “KOD” was released with barely any promotion or pre-release hype, surprising fans and critics alike.
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ProductionLike all of the tracks on the album, "KOD" was largely self-produced by J. Cole, showcasing his skills not just as a rapper, but as a music producer.
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Record BreakingThe release of "KOD" was so popular it reportedly broke the record for Spotify’s most opening day streams for an album in 2018 with 36.6 million streams in the U.S.
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ThemeThe whole album, including the title track, has been praised for exploring difficult and complex themes like addiction, mental health, and societal issues.
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Single SuccessDespite not being released as a single, "KOD" gained massive traction and continues to be one of the most popular tracks from the album.
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Instrumentation“KOD” features melancholic piano chords and piercing flutes, contrasted with deep bass and trap influences, demonstrating J. Cole's genre-blending abilities.
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Song DurationThe song is approximately 3 minutes 11 seconds long and is the second song on the KOD album.
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Grammy NominationThe album "KOD," including the title track, was nominated for the Best Rap Album at the 2018 Grammy Awards.
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Critic ReceptionCritics noted the track as a standout and praised J. Cole’s lyricism and the song's exploration of societal issues like addiction.
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Social CommentaryMany interpretations of "KOD" suggest it criticizes the glorification of drug use in hip-hop culture.
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Hidden MessageBackward parts in the intro of "KOD" have been interpreted as hidden messages when played in reverse, adding to the song's mystique.
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InfluencesThe song draws from several musical styles and influences including jazz, blues, and contemporary rap, reflecting J. Cole's diverse musical palette.
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ImpactJ. Cole's raw and honest approach in "KOD" sparked conversations about mental health, addiction, and personal struggles in the music industry and among fans.
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