Immortal
J. Cole
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Oh 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 Listen
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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.
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Chart Rankings"Immortal" debuted at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of J. Cole’s most successful tracks.
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Production TeamThe 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.
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Lyrics' Core MessageThe lyrics of "Immortal" talk about the struggles of growing up in the ghetto, offering insight into the life of African American youths in poverty.
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Critical RecognitionThe tracks and the entire album received positive reviews from critics.
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Top AlbumBillboard included "4 Your Eyez Only", the album that "Immortal" belongs to, in its list of the 50 Best Albums of 2016.
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Social Commentary"Immortal" can be seen as a social commentary, confronting racial inequality, poverty, and the realities of institutional racism.
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Metaphorical ImageryThe 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.
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Sound DesignThe 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.
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Personal ConnectionLike 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.
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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.
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AlbumThe 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.
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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.
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LyricsThe 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.
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ProductionJ. 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.
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ThemeThroughout 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.
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Music VideoDespite the song's success and positive reception from the fans, J. Cole has not released an official music video for "Immortal."
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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.
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ReceptionCritics 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.
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Personal ConnectionThe 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.
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Live PerformancesJ. 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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