J. Cole’s official music video for ‘Crooked Smile feat. TLC’. Click to listen to J. Cole on Spotify:
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Lyrics:
On my way, on my way, on my way down
On my way, on my way, on my way down
You’re the one that was tryna keep me way down
But like the sun, I know you know I found my way back ’round
[J. Cole:]
They tell me I should fix my grill cause I got money now
I ain’t gon’ sit around and front like I ain’t thought about it
A perfect smile is more appealing but it’s funny how
My shit is crooked look at how far I done got without it
I keep my twisted grill, just to show the kids it’s real
We ain’t picture perfect but we worth the picture still
I got smart, I got rich, and I got bitches still
And they all look like my eyebrows: thick as hell
Love yourself, girl, or nobody will
Though you’re a woman, I don’t know how you deal
With all the pressure to look impressive and go out in heels, I feel for you
Killing yourself to find a man that’ll kill for you
You wake up, put makeup on, stare in the mirror
But it’s clear that you can’t face what’s wrong, no need to fix
What God already put his paint brush on, your roommate yelling
“”Why you gotta take so long?”” What it’s like to have a crooked smile
This crooked smile
[Chorus 1]
[J. Cole:]
To all the women with the flaws, know it’s hard my darling
You wonder why you’re lonely and your man’s not calling
You keep falling victim cause you’re insecure
And when I tell you that you’re beautiful you can’t be sure
Cause he don’t seem to want you back and it’s got you asking
So all you see is what you lacking, not what you packing
Take it from a man that loves what you got
And baby girl you’re a star, don’t let ’em tell you you’re not
Now is it real? Eyebrows, fingernails, hair
Is it real? if it’s not, girl you don’t care
Cause what’s real is something that the eyes can’t see
That the hands can’t touch, that them broads can’t be, and that’s you
Never let ’em see you frown
And if you need a friend to pick you up, I’ll be around
And we can ride with the windows down, the music loud
I can tell you ain’t laughed in a while, but I wanna see that crooked smile
[Chorus 1]
[Chorus 2 – J. Cole (TLC):]
Crooked smile, we could style on ’em (back ’round)
Crooked smile, we could style on ’em
(You’re the one that was tryna keep me way down)
(But like the sun, I know you know I found my way back round…)
[J. Cole:]
We don’t look nothin’ like the people on the screen
You know the movie stars, picture perfect beauty queens
But we got dreams and we got the right to chase ’em
Look at the nation, that’s a crooked smile braces couldn’t even straighten
Seem like half the race is either on probation
Or in jail, wonder why we inhale
Cause we in hell already – I ask if my skin pale
Would I then sell like Eminem or Adele?
But one more time for the ‘Ville
And fuck all of that beef shit, nigga let’s make a mil’
Hey officer man, we don’t want nobody getting killed
Just open up that cell, let my brother out of jail
I got money for the bail now, well now
If you asking will I tell now? Hey, hell naw – I ain’t snitching cause
Man, they get them niggas stitches now
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12 years later still harddd
"No need to fix what God already put his paintbrush on" J Cole
Way ahead of his time not joking
No we ain’t picture perfect but we worth the picture still
For all the beautiful women from Syracuse new York we love yah
It's 2026 and im just starting to listen to J. COLE .IM ACTUALLY IM ASHAME OF MYSELF.THIS MAN IS BAD🎉🎉🎉
Good … Good 🙏💪
This was so entertaining.
How tf such a positive ass song get a dark ass music video like this
No need to be praised in Babylon when the message is for ZION , that is the reward.
I have to listen to this song with my eyes closed sometimes it’s deep . Tears still rolling
I hope it’s not real
Still makes me cry
Cole a real one fr
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Jcole brought out a little NWA feeling about cops rn watching that girl get carried out.
Yo that fucked up 😢
J. Cole is one of the most prolific, brilliant artists of our time……..he doesn't get enough credit!!!!
Anyone listening 2026
Possibly the saddest video i ever seen…heard it years ago but didnt realise its a real story
I love this song even though it makes me cry
This is one my favorite songs ever gr3iu e the shits good for ya !!!
Man, the video almost had me crying thinking about my boys
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You." – Isaiah 26:3 (NIV) Lord, I also pray a prayer of repentance. Forgive every sinful action, thought, habit, and desire that has separated them from You.
Wash away lust, pride, anger, addiction, fornication, pornography, masterbation homosexuality mlm Wlw porn anal lying, bitterness, and anything unholy. Create in them a clean heart and renew a right spirit within them. Help them turn away from old ways and walk in the purpose You have for their lives. Give them strength to resist temptation and courage to keep getting back up when they fall. Let Your mercy, peace, and love guide them into a new beginning with You.
In Jesus' name, Amen.
Here after the concert in Atlanta. 07/17/26
i graduated today, and this was the song i played for my ceremony🎓 Coleworld 4ever!
Free to leave and come as they please
Hesitant FILE REPORT SUE
Biased homosexuals complaining about HYGIENE
I cry everytime I see this video and listen to this song😕🙏🏽
July 2026 anyone
💔
He is the g.o.a.t
Your Tru Self
Free Your Mind Relieve Youtself Repent
Kill the noise
STOP THE VIOLENCE
Middle CHILDREN… 4RM DA VILLAGE ⚠️😍✌️👼😱💃👻🐍⚠️🇺🇲✨️💞⌨️
❤🎉MY 1LOVE🎉👻💃🫶💞🩰🇺🇲👩🍼✌️⚠️🐁📐💖👽😱👌☀️💘💜😎👼😤✨️🖲⌨️🐭🖱💘☀️🪤⚠️😍💗✌️💗👌💗👌💗👌🇺🇲💞👩🍼🥞🦫💖😱👻🐍💃👻
Where my 2026 listeners💙🙌🏾
Substance takes more than the users soul. Make a change for yourself, spread some love.
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2026
2026❤ anyone
Goat
I LOVE THIS SONG LYRICS AND COLE
You never know the decision you gonna take and where you will end up…thats why it best to stay grounded with a good heart every minutes
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