That’s why I hit the Henny in this flask
With my foot pressed heavy on this gas

from J. Cole – Miss America Reprise Lyrics on Rap Genius

In the previous line cole says “damn the past sure hurt”, in these lines Cole is suggesting that thats why he drinks (Thats why I hit the henny in this flask), to escape (with my foot pressed heavy on this gas) the pain of the past and get away from these problems.

To help improve the meaning of these lyrics, visit "Miss America Reprise" by J. Cole Lyrics and leave a comment on the lyrics box