Trouble Lyrics J. Cole

Trouble Lyrics by J. Cole is a Rap song in the voice of popular rapper J. Cole, featured in the album “Born Sinner (Deluxe Version)”. Music of this song produced by Ken Lewis while lyrics penned down by J. Cole. Trouble song lyrics reflects the struggles, temptations, and challenges of life, particularly for young men. The lyrics touch on themes of dealing with fake people, superficial relationships, and the pressures of fame. Cole contrasts the distractions of women, money, and violence with the desire to reach a better place, or the “promised land.” Ultimately, the song explores personal battles with external influences while staying grounded and focused. After released on June 18, 2013 accompanied by a music video, “Trouble” quickly gained popularity in United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea & India.

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1 Trouble Lyrics

2 Trouble (MV)

3 Famous Phrases with Explanation

4 Audio Credits

5 Share this:

6 Other Songs by the Singer

Trouble Lyrics

[Refrain]
(I said) Set it off on my left, set it off on my right
(I said) Liquor all on my breath, b!tches all in my sight
(I said) Real n!ggas tryna f*ck, f*ck n!ggas wanna fight
(I said) Gun shots into the air, but I ain’t scared for my life
(I said)

[Bridge]
Troubles of this, troubles of this world
Troubles of this, troubles of this world

[Verse 1]
Yeah, god flow
Paint a picture like a young Pablo, Picasso
N!ggas say “Live fast, die young,” so I drive slow
And pray I die old
In the drop with the top low
Met a bad b!tch from Chicago, my hat wasn’t cocked, yo
Kept it straight, shit, cause y’all know
And if not, you’ll learn how them n!ggas in the Chi go
I ain’t f*ck her, but I’m thinking ’bout it
My n!ggas say why you gotta think about it?
The b!tch want too much, hit my phone too much
If I gotta be frank about it
Ain’t worth the stress
First the text, then the draws, see first is sex
Then it’s calls cause the bird’s obsessed
Want flowers, cards, and the purses next
Nah, b!tch can’t get a dollar
Cole on Twitter, b!tch can’t get a follow
Can get a nut, heard “Can’t Get Enough”
Now she f*ck a n!gga thinking that she may have hit the lotto
No way, Jose
Could write a book called, “The Things Hoes Say”
Show a lot of love to my sisters though
But these b!tches so predictable
I’m in trouble

[Chorus]
Troubles of this, troubles of this world
Getting to the promised land
You don’t want problems, I promise, man
Troubles of this, troubles of this world
I take it to the promised land
You don’t want problems, I promise, man

[Refrain]
Set it off on my left, set it off on my right
(I said) Liquor all on my breath, b!tches all in my sight
(I said) Real n!ggas tryna f*ck, f*ck n!ggas wanna fight
(I said) Gun shots into the air, but I ain’t scared for my life
(I said)

[Verse 2]
And I’m going back to school
Only for the hoes and a class or two
Young bad b!tch made the pastor drool
Everybody sweat her like Catholic school
Sat next to her in the back of the class
Cheated off her test and I’m grabbing her as*
She like “Don’t you know this shit already?”
“N!gga, ain’t you rich already?”
Yeah, but I got dumb as shit
Hanging ’round these rappers ’cause they dumb as shit
But I’m back on track, jump shot wasn’t that good
Couldn’t sell crack but I rap good
That’s one stereotype
Know a lot of n!ggas that’ll marry your type
Bad b!tch with a degree, I let ’em scoop ya
I’m Koopa, I never been the Mario type
No saving hoes
I ain’t fooled cause a lot of cool b!tches that a n!gga went to school with is major hoes
And they mans don’t know, they mans don’t know, fo’ sho
Had a n!gga baby, little mans don’t know
Mama, was a freak, got it in on the low
12 years later when my song come on, he ask
“Mama, did you f*ck J. Cole?”
Whoa

Trouble (MV)

Famous Phrases with Explanation

1. “Liquor all on my breath, b!tches all in my sight” – Reflects a lifestyle of indulgence and distraction, where alcohol and women are prevalent but provide little real satisfaction or meaning.

2. “Real niggas tryna f*ck, f*ck n!ggas wanna fight” – This line captures the duality of life in certain circles—while some focus on pleasure or relationships, others are caught up in violence or conflict.

3. “Gun shots into the air, but I ain’t scared for my life” – Demonstrates a desensitization to violence, common in environments where danger is frequent, but there is a certain level of fearlessness or numbness that develops.

4. “Troubles of this, troubles of this world” – A simple but profound reflection on the universal challenges people face in the world, highlighting the difficulties and struggles everyone experiences.

5. “Yeah, god flow, paint a picture like a young Pablo, Picasso” – J. Cole compares his ability to craft lyrics and stories to the artistic genius of Pablo Picasso, signifying his confidence in his creative abilities.

6. “Live fast, die young, so I drive slow and pray I die old” – A commentary on the “live fast” mentality often seen in youth culture. J. Cole desires a long life and consciously tries to avoid recklessness.

7. “The b!tch want too much, hit my phone too much, if I gotta be frank about it” – Expresses frustration with someone who demands too much attention or emotional investment, representing the challenges of relationships in his life.

8. “Show a lot of love to my sisters though, but these b!tches so predictable” – He distinguishes between genuine respect for women and frustration with those who act in manipulative or superficial ways.

9. “Back on track, jump shot wasn’t that good, couldn’t sell crack but I rap good” – J. Cole reflects on his journey, acknowledging he wasn’t great at certain things like basketball or dealing drugs, but found his talent and purpose in rap.

10. “Know a lot of n!ggas that’ll marry your type, bad b!tch with a degree” – J. Cole points out that many men are attracted to educated, successful women, but he emphasizes that he won’t save or be involved with them if they have hidden flaws.

Audio Credits

Artist : J. Cole
Album : Born Sinner (Deluxe Version)
Lyricist : J. Cole
Music : Ken Lewis, J. Cole
Label : Columbia Records, Dreamville, Roc Nation

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