Verse 1) I'm in the zone, no time to slack Gotta stay focused, never look back But they say I'm crazy, they say I lack Understanding of the game, but I stay on track I'm a lyrical genius, my flow so tight Every word I spit, I ignite the mic But let me set the record straight, I don't smoke crack I'm just a real artist, breaking the facts (Verse 2) I'm on a mission, grinding day and night Putting in work, trying to reach new heights But they try to bring me down, they try to attack They don't understand the fire that I pack I'm a storyteller, painting pictures with words Every line I drop, you know it's absurd But don't get it twisted, I don't smoke crack I'm just a real artist, spitting nothing but facts (Bridge) I'm on my grind, never gonna stop I'm reaching for the top, I won't flop But don't believe the rumors, don't believe the lies I'm J. Cole, and I'll continue to rise (Outro) So remember my name, remember my flow I'm J. Cole, the realest you know But don't get it twisted, don't get it confused I'm just a real artist, not the one to abuse