Apparently
J. Cole
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Oh right, oh Oh why na-da-da-da I keep my head high I got my wings to carry me I don't know freedom I want my dreams to rescue me I keep my faith strong I ask the Lord to follow me I've been unfaithful I don't know why you call on me This is my canvas I'ma paint it how I want it baby, oh I This is my canvas I'ma paint it, paint it, paint it, how I want it nigga F*ck you cause there There is no right or wrong Only a song I like to write alone Be in my zone Think back to Forest Hills, no perfect home But the only thing like home I've ever known Until they snatched it from my mama And foreclosed her on the loan I'm so sorry that I left you there to deal with that alone I was up in New York City chasin' panties gettin' dome Had no clue what you was goin' through How could you be so strong? And how could I be so selfish, I know I can be so selfish I could tell by how I treat you with my girl Damn she so selfless, but she put up with my way Because she loves me like you do And though it do not always show I love her just like I love you And I need to treat you better Wish you could live forever, so we could spend more time together I keep my head high I got my wings to carry me I don't know freedom I want my dreams to rescue me I keep my faith strong I ask the Lord to follow me I've been unfaithful I don't know why you call on me Apparently, you believe in me, you believe in me Apparently, you believe in me and I thank you for it Another day another rhyme ho Another day another time zone Today I woke up feelin' horny so it's only right I got two bitches playin' on my trumbone Keep up, never sure where the words would take me Niggas eat em up, and regurgitate me Shit trump tight never slurred or lazy Give em' words and the urge to raise me Nigga please Best friends really make great for enemies My watch came niggas can't wait for one of these I see you nigga, this ain't no Rolex, it's a AP nigga I'm hot dog, catch up to me nigga Uh, couldn't resist Aim for the stars and I shit in the mist But I was ridin' on fumes so I stopped by the moon Now I'm sittin' on the hood of this bitch Like thanks for the view Waitin' on thanks from a few cause without me you wouldn't exist You know that shit gave you the blueprint don't forget Cole is your phone on zero percent Going off, now niggas showin' off Niggas swear they hard but they flowin' soft I'm taking off like boing on a big ass Boeing Gettin' head like a coin toss Too easy I keep my head high I got my wings to carry me I don't know freedom I want my dreams to rescue me I keep my faith strong I ask the lord to follow me I've been unfaithful I don't know why you call on me Apparently, you believe in me, you believe in me Apparently, you believe in me and I thank you for it
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Written by: JERMAINE L. COLE, FILIPPO TRECCA, DAMON COLEMAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Album"Apparently" is a track from J. Cole's third studio album, "2014 Forest Hills Drive."
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Release dateCoinbase dropped the song as a single on December 9, 2014.
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Billboard Hot 100At its peak, the song reached number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
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Grammys"Apparently" was nominated for best rap performance at the 58th Grammy Awards.
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Music VideoThe music video was released on December 9, 2014, the same day the album came out.
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ProducersJ. Cole produced the song himself with the help from Critical, marking J. Cole's ongoing preference for keeping creative control over his music.
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Autobiographical elementsThe song is deeply personal and talks about J. Cole's learnings and regrets from his past, echoing his upbringing and shape of his career.
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CertificationOn January 29, 2016, the single was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for sales of over one million digital copies in the United States.
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Critics ReceptionCritics positively received "Apparently," praising J. Cole's lyrical and musical maturity.
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Influence"Apparently" solidified J. Cole's status as a significant force in the modern rap scene, placing him as not just a rapper but a lyrical storyteller.
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LyricsIn the song lyrics, J. Cole references Bill Cosby and Beverly Johnson, which resulted in some controversy.
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Music Sampling"Apparently," uses a sample from "La Morte Dell'ermina" by Filippo Trecca, showcasing J. Cole's broad musical influence.
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PerformanceJ. Cole performed this song live on The Late Show with David Letterman, bringing wider audience attention.
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Popular CultureDue to its popularity, the song has often been used and referenced in various social media platforms and memes.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Apparently" won MTV's Best Rap Video in 2015.
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