Apparently

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About Apparently

"Apparently" is a song by North Carolina rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2014 as the lead single from his third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The song samples "La Morte Dell'ermina" by Filippo Trecca, and was produced by J. Cole. The song has since peaked at number 58 and 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts, respectively. The song was nominated for Best Rap Performance for the 2016 Grammys.


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2014
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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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J. Cole

Jermaine Lamar Cole (born January 28, 1985), better known by his stage name J. Cole, is a German-born American hip hop recording artist and record producer from Fayetteville, North Carolina. In 2009, he became the first artist to sign to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label. His long-awaited debut album titled Cole World: The Sideline Story was released on September 27, 2011. The album debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200, Top R&B Albums and Top Rap Albums chart, selling more than 217,000 in its first week sales. He received a nomination for Best New Artist at the 54th Grammy Awards. more »

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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."
Release date
Coinbase dropped the song as a single on December 9, 2014.
Billboard Hot 100
At its peak, the song reached number 58 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
Grammys
"Apparently" was nominated for best rap performance at the 58th Grammy Awards.
Music Video
The music video was released on December 9, 2014, the same day the album came out.
Producers
J. Cole produced the song himself with the help from Critical, marking J. Cole's ongoing preference for keeping creative control over his music.
Autobiographical elements
The song is deeply personal and talks about J. Cole's learnings and regrets from his past, echoing his upbringing and shape of his career.
Certification
On 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.
Critics Reception
Critics positively received "Apparently," praising J. Cole's lyrical and musical maturity.
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.
Lyrics
In the song lyrics, J. Cole references Bill Cosby and Beverly Johnson, which resulted in some controversy.
Music Sampling
"Apparently," uses a sample from "La Morte Dell'ermina" by Filippo Trecca, showcasing J. Cole's broad musical influence.
Performance
J. Cole performed this song live on The Late Show with David Letterman, bringing wider audience attention.
Popular Culture
Due to its popularity, the song has often been used and referenced in various social media platforms and memes.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Apparently" won MTV's Best Rap Video in 2015.

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