Knock Knock
J. Cole · The Warm Up
Yea, huh,
Sometimes play the villan, sometimes play the hero
Sometimes I be dealer sometimes I be primo
Sometimes I be feeling, I got a big ego
Other times a nigga swim a round like Nemo
Uh, small fish in a big ass pond pushed around like
a mower on a big ass lawn
I get my weight up,
Inflat up and make these old niggas open the gate up
at the mansions that they laid up in
Like, "Hello my name is Cole" I'm walking right up in and well known
Don't give a fuck it you gon hate it man, hey fellow
Either you follow me or swallow me bitch
And I done hit to many hoes to ever pause that shit
Now since I just seen my face up in the XXL
A few chicks want to text let's chill-how obvious
Girls from all over the world is my hobby and I got
a chic who stay in DC like a lobbyist
My old chick from Rawley that I still like to parley with
Just to hear that accent, now come and get that back bent
The moans turn to screams I can feel her climaxing
Now if you faking that baby you need to try acting
Hollywood shit,
Had a nigga feeling like the milkman deliver that due to body good dick
Feeling like I got game that Karate could'ntkick,
Therefore I'm bagging things that you probably wouldn't get, what up!
I'm a talk until you tell me shut up
Huh, and we can walk the beach until the sun up
Huh, I ain't gon lie I'm trynna get some cut up!
Ay, so what up! Hey
You heard that huh?
Oh you ain't heard of me well I prefer that!
Uh, I text my number to you did you get that?
Huh, well when you lonely baby you can hit back
And I I'll fix that
Tell me is you with that, hey, ay tell me is you with that
Ay tell em is you with that
Yea, ay baby is you with that! Yea
Knock Knock
J. Cole's "Knock Knock" serves as a dynamic opening track on his 2013 album The Warm Up, establishing a tone of introspective urgency. Recorded during the height of his career, the song exemplifies his signature blend of conscious lyricism and melodic rap, characterized by a steady, driving beat that underscores themes of personal accountability and the weight of public expectation. Released alongside tracks like "Nothing Lasts Forever," the recording reflects Cole's evolution from his earlier mixtape era into a more polished studio sound, showcasing his ability to balance narrative storytelling with rhythmic precision. The song remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his commitment to addressing social and individual realities through his music while maintaining a distinct, grounded vocal style that has influenced a generation of artists.