Intro Lyrics

Yeah
Still at it
Villematic

What a life we chose
I'm sending this out to those
Who fell down, but then rose
I'm hot, I'm hellbound
With these flows, Cole
And when my story's told
Let it be know I'd never fold
I took my time
I gave my soul

I watched you shine
But me I glow
So, I'm coming for what I'm owed
You know?

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The intro to Cole’s debut full-length sets the somber, reflective, yet boastful tone of the accompanying album perfectly.

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What did J. Cole say about "Intro"?
Genius Answer

In The Warm Up I had one and on Friday Night Lights I have these real personal intros when I’m talking and setting the scene. I think it’s important to set the mood and the tone of an album.

via Billboard.com

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Recorded At
Quad Studios (New York, NY)
Release Date
September 27, 2011
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