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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
J. Cole
J. Cole
Background Vocals
Charly Charles
Charly Charles
Lead Vocals
Norman Connors
Norman Connors
Sampled Artist
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Jermaine Cole
Jermaine Cole
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Chris Athens
Chris Athens
Mastering Engineer
J. Cole
J. Cole
Producer
Juro "Mez" Davis
Juro "Mez" Davis
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Can someone please turn off my mind
My thoughts are racing all the time
There is no reason or no rhyme
I'm trapped inside myself
[Verse 2]
A newborn baby has two primary modes of communication
Laughter, which says "I love this"
Or crying, which says "This frightens me, I'm in pain"
Life can bring much pain
There are many ways to deal with this pain
Choose wisely
[Verse 3]
At the bottom of the Hour Glass
Lies sand that represents the past
In which all of my demons rest
I'm calling out for help
[Verse 4]
There are many ways to deal with this pain
Choose wisely
[Verse 5]
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
(Choose wisely)
K-O-D
Written by: Carl Clay, J. Cole, Richard Clay, Wayne Garfield

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