PSYCHOTHERAPIST REACTS to J. Cole- 4 Your Eyez Only

The song is about the life of Cole's childhood friend, James McMillan Jr., who was killed at the age of 22. J. Cole wrote it for Nina, James McMillan Jr.'s daughter, to play to her when she's grown up and talk about her father's life along with his very rough childhood, struggles and a dangerous lifestyle that led to his life being taken. Both J. Cole and James want her to live a path different from her dad's as they don't want her to go through the same things James did. James was a real one, not for his life of crimes, violence and sex, but because he loved his daughter and was so proud to be her father.

ayooo 🤣🤣 i couldn’t stop laughing after he listened to 7 minutes of J cole and goes “but who’s jermaine?” 😭😭💀

I respect this man to the highest. This man is invited to then bbq. Protect this man at all cost. But you asked “ who’s Jermaine?” Never do that again. 😂💯‼️

first time i listened to this album i had my headphones on in the back of my high school spanish class and i’ll never forget nearly tearing up to this song and for whom the bell tolls. truly one of my favorite albums

We definitely need more J Cole on here.

this song is a perceived from the perspective of one J.Cole's close friends that ended up being caught in a life of crime but he wanted to provide for his daughter and start a family. this friend was unfortunately killed hence him writing a letter for Jermaine(J.Cole) from his friend(James) so his daughter can understand why things happen the way they happen to him The last verse where he says "although that means that I would never be brought into this world cause my daddy was so thrilled when he found him a white girl" is him talking about himself and how he would never be born if segregation still existed because his deceased father (black)found his mother (white) and that's how Jermaine was born

What I love most about this song is it vividly explains the cycle of ignorance and corruption locking away the young and misguided and when they have a moment of clarity of what really matters it’s too late the system deems them as unworthy of being members of society leaving them in a cycle of poverty

Omg finally. I been waiting for this song to get played. Thank you. Cole has so many songs that you could react too. Would love to hear your opinion on Friends by J. Cole

We really need more JCole here. Fun fact, at a young stage of his career his alias was "the therapist". Great video and reaction! Can we get a reaction for "Lost ones"?

Hey Tom! Love the vid. Just a quick explanation on this track. This is the last song on the album 4 Your Eyez Only. The album tell the story about a man who was brought up in a violent environment, dad was killed, and started a life of crime. He has a daughter at 19 and loved her so much. Each track of the album tells a story about a certain phase in his life leading up to this outro. In the first part of the track this man is talking to his daughter, describing his life, and telling her that if she ever hears this he would be dead. All the details you caught on to perfectly. The second oart of the track is J. Cole (Jermaine) talking to his friend’s daughter. The man in the first oart is J Cole’s friend and told him that if he dies Cole has to give his daughter the tape. So J Cole talks to his daughter and tells her that her father is a loving man and ends it up as you heard. I hope this puts things into perspective. Its a really well written and executed album, so try to give it a listen in order and it will give you a clear explanation of this track. Keep up the great work i love your content.

Proud of this man. He puts a great image to the young ones here in the ville

Oh wow, i didn’t see this one coming. This is one of my favorite songs of all time.

You were feelin this one!! No one paints pictures w/ words like Cole!

Just because you reacted to this, you gained one new subscriber. I don't know if this is a mental issue, but every now and then I turn this joint on and fall back and chill. Just a feeling.

As someone who likes to breakdown songs bar for bar, I love this and excited to dig into your channel

Just got done with therapy Tom! And let me say! I love your insight! I include your name and Channel in my therapy sessions! And my therapist definitely agrees with the advice you give me! Keep being yourself Tom! Your one in a million!

The first part of the song he was talking in the place of his friend who did die. He was telling his friends story through this song about his life and daughter. Then the last part of the song he was speaking through his own viewpoints. J Cole is Jermaine Cole. That’s why the point of view changed and you were confused. You should re-listen with this new information on your own time, it makes everything much more clear.

I'm a psychology grad and big time J. cole fan. This is amazing!....Can you please do "The Climb Back" - J. Cole !🔥🔥

gives me goosebumps every time i listen. the best emotional rap song of all time.

Your perspective on these songs help me get through alot thank you you much appreciated