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Jermaine's Interlude by DJ Khaled (Ft. EARTHGANG & J. Cole)
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Hollywood JBWrited by
Doctur Dot & Johnny Venus & Piero Piccioni & Hollywood JB & J. ColeAbout
On “Jermaine’s Interlude” Cole delves into his feelings on the world and the rap industry. Having fallen into the industry trap before later finding himself, Cole advises others to stray from selling their soul for the art of the music. He also briefly touches on issues of police brutality and black...
Jermaine’s Interlude Lyrics
[Refrain: EARTHGANG]
Can't call it, can't call it
I never came from deep pockets
Why can't I make a deposit?
Can't call it, uh, can't call it
Yeah, can't call it, I can't call it
I never came from deep pockets
Why can't I make a deposit?
Can't call it, yeah, I can't call it
[Chorus: J. Cole]
Oh, I had so many days of crying
Oh, I had so many days of pain
Have you ever been as sad as I am?
Lord, I ask if anything would change?
I can see the future that we're heading
I would say it's better not to tell
If it's anything like this in Heaven
Maybe I'd be better off in hell
(Better off in hell)
[Verse: J. Cole]
Tables do turn and labels do burn
The second they ask you to sell your soul
Don't you do it, don't you fold, say "Fuck that shit" and be bold
Cause all them stories you told on records worth more than gold
And if you never go gold again, at least you would know
The end of your road was chose, by you and not companies
Who control our remote control, and hide the truth on my no
But don't mind me, I'm just high again
Smokin' weed to get by again
No, actually I'm lyin' 'cause smokin' ain't got me smilin'
And rhyming like I rhyme way back when I would play the violin
Thought that shit wasn't cool
Momma sorry, I just stopped tryin' it
Paid for your house in hopes there'd be no more reason for cryin'
That shows you how stupid I am 'cause niggas is out here dying
From police that flash the siren and pull up and just start firin'
Niggas murkin' each other in murky water, I try and swim
How the fuck do I look when I brag to you 'bout some diamond?
Said all that I could say, now I play with thoughts of retirement
[Chorus: J. Cole]
Oh, I had so many days of crying
Oh, I had so many days of pain
Have you ever been as sad as I am?
Lord, I ask if anything would change?
I can see the future that we're heading
I would say it's better not to tell
If it's anything like this in Heaven
Maybe I'd be better off in hell
(Better off in hell)
[Refrain: EARTHGANG]
Can't call it, can't call it
I never came from deep pockets
Why can't I make a deposit?
Can't call it, uh, can't call it
Yeah, can't call it, I can't call it
I never came from deep pockets
Why can't I make a deposit?
Can't call it, yeah, I can't call it
[Produced by Hollywood JB]
Jermaine’s Interlude Q&A
Who wrote Jermaine’s Interlude's ?
Jermaine’s Interlude was written by Doctur Dot & Johnny Venus & Piero Piccioni & Hollywood JB & J. Cole.
Who produced Jermaine’s Interlude's ?
Jermaine’s Interlude was produced by Hollywood JB.
When did DJ Khaled release Jermaine’s Interlude?
DJ Khaled released Jermaine’s Interlude on Fri Jul 29 2016.
Did DJ Khaled tease this collaboration before its release?
On July 6th, 2016, Khaled revealed that he had something in the works while previewing a few tracks from Major Key on Snapchat.
I’m not saying nothing, I’m just being honest. Fan love, I just got off the phone with J. Cole.
Who is Jermaine?
Jermaine is J. Cole’s first name—that’s what the “J” stands for.
Is J. Cole really thinking about retiring?
J. Cole, who hasn’t released an album since 2014’s Forest Hills Drive, isn’t exactly wild about the idea of fame.
Before he released Forest Hills Drive he spoke about the project to Complex:
I’m content if this is my last one, going out like this.
Cole has yet to confirm if he’s actually retiring...
What did DJ Khaled say about "Jermaine's Interlude"?
EarthGang tells Genius that this song was originally meant for their label Spillage Village until J. Cole stopped by the crib, smoked a blunt, and wrote the longest verse of that night.
Read more of the article here.
Is there any information behind the Piero Piccioni sample?
The sample by Piero Piccioni is titled “It’s Possible” from his 1974 LP Il Dio Sotto La Pelle. See the full annotation here.
Have Khaled and Cole worked together before?
Yes. In 2012, Cole joined Khaled for “They Ready” on Kiss The Ring. A year later Cole and his first signee to Dreamville, Bas joined Khaled for “Hell’s Kitchen" on Suffering From Success.
J. Cole rarely does features. How did Khaled get him to do this track?
I know Cole very well—he’s my friend, he always supports me, and I’m a big fan of him.
He doesn’t do features and when he does, it’s very rare. He was down when I reached out to him. He was like, “No doubt Khaled. I got love for you. And I love what you doing.” I sent him two records—I already knew...