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COOKE
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Jul 24, 2026 updated
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Aaron Cole's song 'COOKE' is a motivational hip-hop track where he reflects on his drive to succeed in the music industry. He references Lenny Cooke, a former basketball prospect who didn't fulfill his potential, as a cautionary tale. Cole emphasizes hard work, perseverance, and gratitude for God's favor, while acknowledging the challenges and haters he faces. The lyrics convey a determination to provide for his family and achieve his dreams without becoming complacent.
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Yeah
I had to cook, I ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke
I am a vet, I give a TEC to any rook
I can't get comfortable even though that I really could
And we up so it's good like, oh
I had to cook, ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke
I am a vet, I give a TEC to any rook
I can't get comfortable even though that I really should
And we up so it's good like, whoa
This is what happen when talent gon' work hard
This is what happens when you been on top of the game
But you still gotta do more
People gon' hate on the boy
They been doin' it, I was rappin' my first bar
(Then what?)
But Kelly told me that I'm worth more
So I'm puttin' my foot on gas
All of this authored, I'm Ashe
You would think that I play for Boston the way that I'm reachin' the mass
(On God)
All of these dudes wanna shine
But nobody wantin' to grind
They lookin' at me, wonder, "How is he hot as July?"
My will not like other guys and I got a God
Who's favor different, it's odd
I just be throwin' the lobs
And if you not wit' me, then you can just skate on Rashad
'Cause I gotta get it for moms right
I gotta get it for pops
He told me, "Son you gonna pop"
So I had to reach all the dreams
Ain't even get a degree
I had to cook, I ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke
I am a vet, I give a TEC to any rook
I can't get comfortable even though that I really could
And we up so it's good like, oh
I had to cook, ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke
I am a vet, I give a TEC to any rook
I can't get comfortable even though that I really should
And we up so it's good like, whoa
Yeah, I'm not even where I'm supposed to be
All of this pain been the cost of my receipts
You think I'm winnin' just by lookin' at my streak
Came from the streets
I'm in love with the game
Been at it since a youngin'
I'm back up while y'all frontin'
We got it off of nothing
They worried 'bout the money
But I know the hunnids comin'
My future lookin' stunning
I work instead of stuntin'
I had to cook, I ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke
I am a vet, I give a TEC to any rook
I can't get comfortable even though that I really could
And we up so it's good like, oh
I had to cook, ain't wanna end up like Lenny Cooke