High for Hours
J. Cole
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This is called being high as shit For hours That's the name of this song nigga, "High as Shit for Hours" Here we go, yeah American hypocrisy, oh let me count the ways They came here seeking freedom and they end up owning slaves Justified it using Christianity would say Religion don't mean shit, it's too much ego in the way That's why ISIS is a crisis But in reality this country do the same shit Take a life and call it righteous Remember when Bin Laden got killed, supposedly In a hotel lobby after a show Was noticing these white ladies watching CNN Covering the action They read the headline and then they all started clapping As if Lebron has just scored a basket at the buzzer I stood there for a second watch them high five each other For real? I though this was thou shalt not kill But police still letting off on niggas in the Ville Claiming that he reached for a gun They really think we dumb and got a death wish Now somebody's son is laying breathless When I was a little boy my father lived in Texas Pulled up in Toyota, drove that bitch like it was Lexus Put my bag in his trunk and headed off for Dallas Out their for the summer feeling just like I was Alice Lost in the wonder land where niggas still suffering Just like they was back home and that's wrong So now its f*ck the government, they see my niggas struggling And they don't give a f*ck at all and that's wrong, yeah The type of shit that make you wanna The type of shit that make you wanna let go The type of shit that make you wanna The type of shit that make you wanna let go I had a convo with the president, I paid to go and see him Thinking bout the things I said I'd say when I would see him Feeling nervous, sitting in a room full of white folks Thinking about the black man plight, think I might choke, nope Raised my hand and asked a man a question 'Does he see the struggles of his brothers in oppression? And if so, if you got all the power in the clout as the president What's keeping you from helping niggas out?' Well I didn't say nigga, but you catch my drift He look me in my eyes and spoke and he was rather swift He broke the issues down and showed me he was well aware I got the vibe he was sincere and that the brother cared But dawg you in the chair, what's the hold up? He said there's things that I wanna fix But you know this shit nigga, politics Don't stop fighting and don't stop believing You can make the world better for your kids before you leave it Change is slow, always has been, always will be But f*ck that, I'mma bust back, 'till they kill me Change is slow, always has been, always will be But f*ck that, I'mma bust back until they kill me You feel me? The type of shit that make you wanna (Aight third verse) The type of shit that make you wanna let go The type of shit that make you wanna The type of shit that make you wanna let go Here's a thought for my revolutionary heart Take a deeper look at history, it's there to pick apart See the people at the top, they get to do just what they want 'Til after while the people at the bottom finally get smart Then they start to holla revolution, tired of living here, destitution F*ck that looting, can you tell me what's the best solution? I used to think it was to over throw oppressors See, if we destroy the system that means we'll have less of greed But see, it's not that simple I got to thinking 'bout the history of human nature While this instrumental, play Then I realized something that made me wonder if revolution was really ever the way Before you trip and throw a fit over these words I say Think about this shit for second, you heard the way The children in abusive households grow up knocking girlfriends out cold That's called a cycle Abused becomes the abuser and that how life go So understand Look at the power, but you know what power does to man Corruption always leads us to the same shit again So when you talk about revolution dawg, I hear just what you saying What good is taking over, when we know what you gon' do The only real revolution happens right inside of you I said What good is taking over, when we know what you gon' do The only real revolution happens right inside of you, nigga The type of shit that make you wanna (High for hours nigga) The type of shit that make you wanna let go (Volume one) The type of shit that make you wanna The type of shit that make you wanna let go
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Written by: Jermaine Cole
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11 facts about this song
Release Date"High for Hours" is a single by J. Cole, officially released on January 16, 2017, not included on any of his studio albums.
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Unlisted TrackThe song was released freshly after his highly acclaimed album “4 Your Eyez Only” but surprisingly, it did not make it to the tracklist.
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Social CommentaryThe track addresses a plethora of social-political issues and entails J. Cole’s views on oppression, the government, and the concept of revolution.
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Meeting with President ObamaIn one verse, J. Cole recounts a conversation he had with then-President Obama, highlighting the realities of being a black president in the U.S.
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Throwback StyleThe song harkens back to J. Cole's mixtape roots, as it is more loose and reflective in structure compared to the storytelling approach of his recent studio albums.
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ProductionThe song is produced by Elite and Cam O'bi. The beat has a relaxing and contemplative feel which fits perfectly with the theme and context of the song.
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Popular TrackDespite not being part of any album, "High for Hours" has proved popular amongst J. Cole's fans. It has been streamed millions of times on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
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Reaction and ReviewsThe song witnessed overwhelmingly positive feedback from critics and fans alike for its powerful message and execution.
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Cover ArtThe cover art of the song features a time lapse image of the night sky with stars.
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SampleThe song samples the sound of a woman's voice singing "Baltimore Oriole," a jazz standard. The sample adds a layer of depth and nostalgia to the track.
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Lyrically Dense"High for Hours" is lyrically dense and contains some of J. Cole's most introspective lyrics, further enhancing his reputation as a thoughtful and socially conscious rapper.
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