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Does "Pretty Little Fears" reveal a lot more about 6LACK and J.Cole?

Updated: Jun 11, 2020

Most likely it does. Firstly we need to understand where the song is coming from. Pretty Little Fears can be found on 6LACK's album East Atlanta Love Letter .The album is the second studio album by 6LACK. It was released on 14th September 2018. According to Billboard:6LACK &J.Cole Let Their Guard Down in New 'Pretty Little Fears' Video ,it states that the tender clip finds 6LACK and the Dreamville frontman combating their relationship struggles in differing ways. The 26 year old hyphenate opens up about his relationship failures in a dialogue confronting his girl at the time,taking the extensive conversation from the school gym to the oceanside. Cole injects himself into the Matthew Dillon Cohen-directed visual shortly after the two-minute mark,vulnerably speaking on how his relationship has allowed him to thrive in life,even when making mistakes in the past. This shows 6LACK rapping about his love for his girlfriend. The fact that he is opening up about his relationship failures reveals a lot more about his character. He is tired of having failed relationships and for once he wants the relationship with his current girlfriend to work. This is why he said on the chorus: "Now I just wanna know Don't you sugarcoat I'll say it all if you want Now could you tell me like it is? Pretty little fears Music to my ears "

The title of the song Pretty Little Fears could be interpreted as 6LACK's fear of having another failed relationship. J.Cole rapping about his relationship also reveals a lot more about him.The use of the word, "vulnerably" means that he gave love a chance and has found the woman he loves so much. This allowed him to realize his true potential in life even when making mistakes in the past. No matter what happens in life,J.Cole never gives up on achieving his goals. No wonder a lot of people look up to him.

There are other interpretations concerning the meaning behind the song Pretty Little Fears. According to Soulbounce,it states that tackling vulnerability and insecurities,each one approaches their relationship struggles in their own way. The video is chock full of longing stares,electric chemistry and beautiful shots of the two artists spending time with their respective loves. However,according to song meaning +facts by SMF,it states that 6LACK raps mainly about a romantic affair between himself and a woman that didn't work out well. Cole,on the other hand,uses his to talk about the beautiful union between himself and his wife. This explains why the lyrics concerning J.Cole has so much descriptions and emotions concerning the woman he loves who happens to be his wife. According to Genius,it states that the emotional ballad is 6LACK's first collaboration with J.Cole and features both artists rapping to the women they love. This shows that the song Pretty Little Fears mainly focuses on the theme of love hence this is why Pretty Little Fears reveals a lot more about the rappers.

The song , Pretty Little Fears gained a lot of recognition after it was released. Firstly it was nominated a Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Performance. Secondly it went platinum on 5 June 2019 through (RIAA), Recording Industry Association of America. This shows that the rappers have gained a lot of success hence revealing that they are go-getters who worked hard to gain a lot of recognition.

In conclusion,Pretty Little Fears reveals a lot more about 6LACK and J.Cole as go-getters who work hard in the music industry. J.Cole shows his true love for his wife while 6LACK talks about his relationship failures and fears of having another failed relationship.

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