“Apparently” is a song written and produced by Grammy- nominated recording artist J. Cole, who first gained recognition in the music industry from his hit song “Workout”. The song can be found on the album 2014 Forest Hill Drive. Lyrically similar to his other songs, “Apparently” takes more of autobiographical approach. Most of J. Cole’s music tells stories about upsetting issues that makes people think and gives them different perspectives on life as a whole. Such songs that represent this pattern is “Fire Squad”, “Be Free”, and “Lost Ones”. However, though these themes are popular with his fan base, songs like “Before I’m gone” and “Cole Summer” have more of a personal/direct message. “Apparently” seems to follow this uncommon trend within
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Along in this stanza he reflects on the times at his childhood home 2014 Forest Hill Drive, a home physically far from perfect, until his mom defaulted on her loans, which caused the home he ever knew to become foreclosed. Uncertain of what his mom was going through, he explains and later apologizes that instead of being there to acknowledge his mother’s troubles, he was gladly indulging in women and chasing parties in New York City. Blaming himself for being selfish for chasing and enjoying his success, looking back on his life as an adult, he consequently is remorse about not being there for his loved ones. Fast forward in his life, now in a relationship, he is starting to notice that the way he treats his girlfriend is more robust and different in way compared to his relationship with his mother. Knowledgeable of this reality, he says, “And though it don’t always show I love her just like I love you” (verse 1 line 22), he reveals that although his past actions and relationships with others might suggest otherwise, however he wants her to know he loves her regardless of anything. Ending of the stanza, the persona knows that he needs to treat his mother better, doing so, he wishes she …show more content…
Those who are this forgettable can hurt or cause tense relations in those who felt they contributed in ways whether it was minor or major. Though reminiscing on the past can negatively limit what we do/say in life, positively at times of sorrow we can tap into our past for inspiration or entertainment. “Apparently” by J. Cole makes the reader recall decisions he/her might have felt uneasy about and explains, that at times it might seem too late, time is endless to make improvements to something. Overall, the song helps cope with guilt accumulated in life and teaches the listener to know that it’s never too late to overcome his/her
Along in this stanza he reflects on the times at his childhood home 2014 Forest Hill Drive, a home physically far from perfect, until his mom defaulted on her loans, which caused the home he ever knew to become foreclosed. Uncertain of what his mom was going through, he explains and later apologizes that instead of being there to acknowledge his mother’s troubles, he was gladly indulging in women and chasing parties in New York City. Blaming himself for being selfish for chasing and enjoying his success, looking back on his life as an adult, he consequently is remorse about not being there for his loved ones. Fast forward in his life, now in a relationship, he is starting to notice that the way he treats his girlfriend is more robust and different in way compared to his relationship with his mother. Knowledgeable of this reality, he says, “And though it don’t always show I love her just like I love you” (verse 1 line 22), he reveals that although his past actions and relationships with others might suggest otherwise, however he wants her to know he loves her regardless of anything. Ending of the stanza, the persona knows that he needs to treat his mother better, doing so, he wishes she …show more content…
Those who are this forgettable can hurt or cause tense relations in those who felt they contributed in ways whether it was minor or major. Though reminiscing on the past can negatively limit what we do/say in life, positively at times of sorrow we can tap into our past for inspiration or entertainment. “Apparently” by J. Cole makes the reader recall decisions he/her might have felt uneasy about and explains, that at times it might seem too late, time is endless to make improvements to something. Overall, the song helps cope with guilt accumulated in life and teaches the listener to know that it’s never too late to overcome his/her