Motiv8
J. Cole
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You really wanna know who Superman is? Watch this, pow! I like him I think he's pretty cool He's my idol I can't have no sympathy for f*ck niggas All this shit I've seen done made my blood thicker Spill promethazine inside a double cup Double up my cream, now that's a Double Stuff, yeah Please don't hit my phone if it ain't 'bout no commas Keep the peace like Dali Lama, big body Hummers Backin' out the parkin' spot and though the law be on him He exempt, Shawn Kemp, he keep that .40 on him Go! Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), mo- Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), moti-get money Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), mo- Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), moti-get money Too many times I swallowed my pride I'm crackin' a smile, I'm dyin' inside My demons are close, I'm tryin' to hide (Get Money) I'm poppin' a pill, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm Woah, suddenly, I feel like takin' a PJ Fly to D.R. on a weekday, eatin' ceviche With like half of a mili' inside of my briefcase A couple of freaks play And they don't speak ingles But the money is somethin' that they could comprende And I got bread like I'm Green Day I come around and their heads turn Used to like bitches with hair permed Now I like it "natural, actual, factual" Naps and shit, bougie, still do ratchet shit Not afraid to pass the clip Before I make the ratchet spit, blaow! Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), mo- Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), moti-get money Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), mo- Motivate (motivate), motivate (motivate) Motivate (motivate), moti-get money Too many times I swallowed my pride I'm crackin' a smile, I'm dyin' inside My demons are close, I'm tryin' to hide I'm poppin' a pill, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm feelin' alive, I'm feelin' alive I'm Get money Get money
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Written by: Jermaine Cole, Christopher Wallace, James Bedford, Roy Ayers, Kimberly Jones, Sylvia Striplin, JAMES BEDFORD JR., JERMAINE L. COLE, LAMON PORTER, SYLVIA DENISE STRIPLIN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Album Classification"Motiv8" is a track from J. Cole's fifth studio album, "KOD," which was released in 2018.
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Producer CredentialsIn addition to performing the song, J. Cole also produced the track, living up to his reputation of being a multi-talented artist.
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Lyric ThemesLyrically, "Motiv8" dwells on themes of money and success in the music industry, fostering inspiration among listeners to strive for their dreams.
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Song Title OriginThe song title "Motiv8" is a stylized spelling of the word 'motivate', further emphasizing the theme of inspiration running throughout the song.
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Music Sample"Motiv8" contains a sample from "Straighten It Out" by hip-hop duo Pete Rock & CL Smooth, asserting J. Cole's appreciation for classic hip-hop.
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Album Concept"KOD" has multiple meanings including 'Kids On Drugs' and 'King Overdosed', and "Motiv8" treats the topic of using fame and monetary success as a method to cope with trauma and pain.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Motiv8" still managed to debut at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart due to strong streaming numbers, demonstrating J. Cole's significant fan base.
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Song LengthThis track is one of J. Cole's shorter songs with a runtime of just 2 minutes and 14 seconds, but it still packs a hefty lyrical punch.
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Music VideoA music video for "Motiv8" was released that features an intense and energetic performance by J. Cole, complementing the aggressive undertones of the track.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised "Motiv8" for its energetic delivery and motivational lyrics. Some, however, criticized it for being repetitive.
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Live PerformancesJ. Cole included "Motiv8" in the setlist for his "KOD Tour," showcasing the song's infectious energy in a live setting.
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Notable LyricsLyrics like “Time will tell, who is on my side” caught listeners' attention for being particularly reflective.
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Creative ProcessLike the majority of his work, "Motiv8" was written, recorded, and produced in J. Cole's own home studio.
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Dance ChallengeFollowing the release of "KOD," fans created a dance challenge on social media for the song "Motiv8," showing the broad influence of the track.
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Critique of MaterialismAlthough the song celebrates monetary success, it also critiques the materialistic culture of the music industry.
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