J. Cole - procrastination (broke)

J. Cole reflects on procrastination, success, and staying true to his roots in this introspective track from Bvtman.

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Key Takeaways

Procrastination affects even successful artists like J. Cole.
Acceptance and facing one's truth are important themes.
Success can create a disconnect from past struggles and inspiration.
Artistic motivation often comes from personal challenges and hunger.
Despite wealth, maintaining authenticity and connection remains a challenge.

What the video covers

J. Cole opens with casual greetings and sets a conversational tone.
He discusses acceptance as a virtue and facing truth without regret.
Expresses hope to create meaningful lyrics that resonate with listeners.
Shares struggles with procrastination, especially in finishing his album.
Contrasts his current wealth with past hardships and the hunger of younger artists.
Reflects on how success can distance him from the struggles that once inspired his music.
Acknowledges the challenge of staying motivated despite financial security.
Mentions personal loss and changes in his close relationships.
Expresses a desire to connect with something real despite fame and fortune.
Overall, the lyrics reveal vulnerability and the complexity of artistic drive.

What is the central theme J. Cole discusses regarding his creative process and current life situation?

J. Cole discusses the challenge of maintaining his creative hunger and work ethic now that he is wealthy. He reflects on how his music might not resonate as deeply with listeners because he is far removed from the struggles of everyday people, unlike when he was 'closer to broke'.

How does J. Cole connect his past experience with procrastination to his current artistic endeavors?

J. Cole relates to the procrastination of tasks, specifically needing to finish his album, much like students writing last-minute papers. He questions how many more times he can endure the creative process of pulling ideas from 'that well' with the hope of them being fulfilling.

What does J. Cole imply about the impact of his financial success on his music's authenticity?

J. Cole suggests that his financial success has removed him from the struggles that once fueled his music, making him wonder if his work will still 'hit' like it did when he was 'closer to broke'. He feels a 'conundrum' about tapping into hunger when he no longer worries about basic needs.

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Yo. Hey yo, school. Hey yo, school. My nigga, what's good?

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Yes, sir.

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What's popping?

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I'm coming through. Hold up, hold up, stay right there. I'm coming through.

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Hold up.

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Man.

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Hell yeah.

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Can't believe I seen this nigga school.

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Uh.

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Don't you dare run from it. There's no boogie man, it ain't coming to hurt you. I think acceptance is somewhat of a virtue.

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To look your truth dead in the face without trying to escape the regret or disgrace. I write these words aimlessly, but not without hope that somehow I stumble on something that's dope, a clever little line, a thought to provoke.

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Myself and that listener digging for quotes. Hello.

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I don't even know if somebody going to hear this. Got so many songs they get lost in the endless folders of the hard drive.

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I wish I was more fearless.

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Cuz I just say fuck it and dump all the music for niggas that hate it and niggas that use it as fuel.

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To push them through long nights at school, writing that last minute paper for class that's due in the morning.

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And I still relate to that procrastination for tasks.

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Cuz I need to finish this album.

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But hell, how many more times can I sit in this wooden pail down in that well and pull it back up with the hope that it's filled?

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Plus it don't help that I'm rich now.

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So that means that I don't got to deal with stress of these creditors calling my cellular.

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Like that young rapper that don't got a deal.

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But do got the skill.

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And do got the will to make it no matter how long that it takes for labels to see.

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Or a song that'll break and the rest of the world to catch on that he's great.

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Uh.

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How do you tap into hunger when you don't got wonder about where your next meal is coming from?

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Maybe you feel my conundrum.

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Or maybe the real is.

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I'm so far removed from the struggles of everyday folks. My shit just ain't never going to hit like it hit.

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When a nigga was a little more closer to broke.

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Broke.

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Uh.

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But fuck it, the challenge be having me stoked.

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Throwing the towel and you got to be joking.

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And I push my salary up with these quotes.

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Now.

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I push the Lambo truck down in the ville.

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Hoping I connect with something that's real.

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Part of me wonders why I'm even still.

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Uh.

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Holding on to this place.

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My mama been gone and my partners are straight.

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Right?

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Right.

Topics:J. Coleprocrastinationhip hoprapintrospectionsuccessstrugglemotivationmusic creationBvtman

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